Governor visits Maggie Cordova Elementary as A-F grades roll out
Governor Susana Martinez and Education Secretary Hanna Skandera visit Maggie Cordova Elementary in Rio Rancho where the school earned an A in preliminary state grades. They present the A-F system as a better performance measure than AYP, noting growth, college readiness, parental involvement, and activity participation as key factors. Martinez also promotes a $5 million budget proposal for struggling schools as final grades are expected this summer.
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Maggie Cordova
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Heroic Rio Rancho figure retires as Cibola AD
Rio Rancho resident Phil Schroer retires after decades guiding Cibola High School athletics. City bold on meat procurement relief joins local praise. State education department earns thumbs down for a flawed school grades release last week.
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Phil Schroer
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Rio Rancho Bond Proposal Promises No New Taxes
Harry Gordon urges Rio Rancho voters to oppose a $50 million school district bond for February. He argues the plan spends heavily on facilities and maintenance rather than academics, noting prior large costs and comparing to UNM's $93 million medical center. He questions prioritizing athletics, parking, and admin projects over classroom funding.
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Cleveland High School
University of New Mexico
New Medical Center
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Former tourism director Cerletti a Santa Fe legend
Former New Mexico Tourism Department Secretary Michael Cerletti known for reviving aging hotels and shaping landmark properties across Santa Fe and Albuquerque. His career included La Posada de Santa Fe, La Posada de Albuquerque, the St. Francis Hotel, Rancho Encantado, and leadership at NMSU. He battled brain cancer for two years, often wearing a shirt that read I am Michael and here s the deal.
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California
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New Mexico State University
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Mickey
Our Agricultural University
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Fidel
el Fidel Hotel
Don Gaspar and
Water Streets
Santa
Baldy the Quiet Outlaw Becomes New Mexico Legend
In a Centennial reflection New Mexico contrasts Baldy Russell with Billy the Kid. Baldy, real name Jim Mitchell, avoided law trouble and earned quiet fame as a local figure. The piece notes Baldy’s era, the flood that washed Billy’s grave, and tourism’s impact on regional history.
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Billy the Kid
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Chamber of Commerce
Federal Cemetery
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Billy
Walter Noble Burns
Carrizozo
Baldy Russell
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Baldy
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Mitchell
Texas
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Slim
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