Gang presence reported in Taylor Ranch
Albuquerque police Lieutenant Paul Chavez reports multiple gangs show presence in Taylor Ranch but no territorial control. Over 200 gang members exist with activity focused on property crime and tagging by crews PSK and PHOK. Schools such as Cibola LBJ and Cottonwood Mall noted as lower risk and zero tolerance helps deter gang influence.
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Kirsty Arias
Taylor Ranch
Paul Chavez
Albuquerque
Chavez
18Th Street
West Side Locos
West Gate Locos
West Central Kings
PSK
PHOK
Cibola High School
LBJ
State outlines grad requirements and district control
A New Mexico official explained at a Rio Rancho session that state benchmarks set minimum standards while individual districts may adopt higher curriculums. Third, fifth, and eighth grade tests plus a state writing exam are required, yet performance levels remain district responsibility. Parents voiced concerns over testing impacts and district discretion. Steve van Horn urged ongoing community involvement. Please see Grad page A-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genie Blair Ryan
New Mexico
Kaplan
Steve van Horn
Citizen Advisory Panel
Arecap
Gateway North project gains pace in Rio Rancho site
AMREP Southwest vice president Mark Lautman says Gateway North on NM 528 between Sara Road and 19th Avenue is finally moving after years of idle land. Foundations rise for Village Inn Schlotzsky’s and Sun River Office Complex while the Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and First State Bank facilities proceed. AMREP plans include a hotel and restaurant allocation, with earlier slow sales misperceived by some staff.
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Kirsty Arias
Gateway North
NM 528
Sara Road
19Th Avenue
Rio Rancho
Amrep Southwest
Mark Lautman
Village Inn
Schlotzskys and
the Sun
AMREP
Bikes piling up at Rio Rancho DPS garage sale planned
The Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety reports more than 100 unclaimed bikes in various brands and conditions. Owners may claim by providing serial numbers or distinguishing marks. unclaimed bikes will be sold at auction after January 10.
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Mary Beth King
Rio Rancho
Jim Franklin
Franklin
Wrage
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Hillside
Arroyo de Deportes
High Resort Boulevard
Greg Shade
Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation Department
Shade
Buell
Tateway
Tns
DPS
Sun
LO Prc
FHP of New Mexico, Inc
EACTH
Hlee
LO -Prc
PosRain
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