Rio Rancho Observer looks back at 2011 achievements
An Observer editorial reviews Rio Rancho milestones of 2011 including Presbyter ian Rust Medical Center opening Premiere Cinemas Paseo del Volcan paving UNM teaching hospital City Center debut and Winterferst festival consolidation of holiday programs plus the city’s 30th birthday and 2012 wishes.
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Rio Rancho
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Albuquerque
City of Vision
West Side
Premiere Cinemas
Rio
City Center
Civic Center Drive
Rio Rancho Observer
Thumbs Up for Back to School and Local Plans
A column praises returning to classes this week while highlighting La Vida Siena proposal for a retirement community in Loma Colorado that could inject about 4 million dollars into the local economy. The piece also condemns two individuals who robbed the Jack-in-the-Box drive-thru.
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la Vida Siena
Loma Colorado
Letters to the Observer criticizes bullying handling in Rio Rancho Schools
A reader cites Sherri Carver's Rachel's Challenge effort and argues district bullying policies lack consistent enforcement. The letter cites KOAT interview with Superintendent Sue Cleveland about burdens and legal duties, urging firm, uniform investigation of harassment complaints beyond academic goals.
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Sherri Carver
Rio Rancho Public Schools
New Mexico
Rachel
Carver
Rio Rancho School Board
Koat-Tv
Sue Cleveland
Cleveland
New Mexico Centennial Notes and Corrected Dates
Two school posters from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs recount 66 years to statehood and 100 years after. Highlights include 1850 statehood near-miss, WIPP opened 1988 with 1998 clearance, Balloon Fiesta start in 1972 against 1973 listing, and the Grand Centennial Ball on Jan 6 to fund the Centennial Children’s Legacy Fund for statewide youth activities.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
State Department of Cultural Affairs
Dave Clary
Roswell
California
Clary
Zachary Taylor
New Mexico Territory
Texas
Albuquerque
International Balloon
Voices of soldiers echo from era to era and home
A.Piece reflecting on Ernie Pyles WWII writings and the contrast with modern war rhetoric. It argues that tactics shift little while homefront support, politics, and public mood shape outcomes. The writer notes Pyles legacy and the enduring split between soldiers abroad and Congress at home.
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Iraq
Ernie Pyle
France
Charlie
America
Obama
Congress
Bush
Albuquerque
Submission guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor. Submissions must include author name city and a verifiable contact phone or they will be rejected. Word limits are 500 for opinions and 300 for letters, with possible AP style edits.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Bbuck
Rrobserver
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Brad Buck
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