Rio Rancho wrestlers dominate state with four champs at Santa Ana Star Center
Rio Rancho High and Cleveland High squared off in a tight 6A state tournament at Santa Ana Star Center. Rio Rancho led with four individual champions, including Orlando Gutierrez and Miguel Barreras, as head coach Mike Santos secured his third title in his first season’s wins. The Storm and Rams combined for 12 of the last 13 big school titles, with Corey Anderson’s team narrowly closing the gap.
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Orlando Gutierrez
Miguel Barreras
Storm
Corey Anderson
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Cleveland
Noah Mirabal
Trey Nicoley
Power line relocation aids Sandoval County landfill plan
The Sandoval County landfill near Iris and Idalia roads relocated power lines to the southeast edge to allow new cells. Work began six weeks ago and wraps up early next month with no disruption to Rio Rancho or west Albuquerque power. The $2 million plus county cost extends landfill life by about eight years, keeping the site open until at least 2029 and paving the way for a new facility on a 640 acre tract outside Rio Rancho, acquired from the state in 2013.
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Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Letters to the Editor
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Rio Rancho High seeks baseball field lights promised years ago
Greg Winter of Rio Rancho questions why Cleveland got lights while Rio Rancho did not and urges action so the senior and program are not disadvantaged. The Rio Rancho Public Schools notes design work is underway, power service extension from PNM is sought, and the press box completion is expected within three weeks barring delays.
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Enduring Truths on Race and Slavery in America
A reflective piece argues race remains a national fault line while praising Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a racist-free society. It asserts historic slavery figures, condemns modern exploitation, and calls for truthful storytelling, justice for all, and global leadership against trafficking.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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New Mexicans face higher electricity costs from EPA rules
A Rio Grande Foundation Beacon Hill Institute study argues EPA emissions rules will raise New Mexico electricity prices, threaten coal jobs, and add costs despite strong air quality. The piece notes three major rules, potential 2030 emissions cuts, and broader economic impacts amid high wind and solar mandates.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Rio Grande Foundation
Beacon Hill Institute
Suffolk University
PNM
Obama
American Lung Association
Santa Fe
Farmington
Albuquerque
Paul Gessing
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