Rio Rancho Observer Call for community input and events
Our View urges Rio Rancho residents to submit letters to the editor and notices for Datebook and Rio Rancho Currents. Email ajones rrobserver.com or call 891-7172 to place events, photos, opinions, or informative gatherings in the Observer.
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Rio Rancho police join anniversary tribute for Karen Ferreira
The Rio Rancho Police Department participates in a remembrance marking the anniversary of Karen Ferreira's death caused by a drunk driver. The Rio Rancho High School wrestling team wins the Joe Vivian Classic for the ninth time in nine attempts. Four Rio Rancho High School students receive Martin Luther King Jr. scholarships.
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Harsh editorials on Rio Rancho life and public spirit
A reader defends voicing concerns in Your Views about local issues from Haiti to community trash cleanups. The letter laments staffing at Presbyterian, fading volunteer effort at Rivers Edge, and the social cost of indifference, urging civic action and personal accountability before eventual departure from Rio Rancho.
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Poor Planning Sparks Major Rider Backlash Over Street Work
A reader blasts the simultaneous work on Western Hills and Nicklaus Dr. for causing severe traffic disruption near Cabezon and Lincoln Middle School. The complainant says planners should have staged one street at a time to ease morning gridlock and highway bottlenecks for students and residents.
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Student requests facts about New Mexico for seventh grade report
Kelly Dodson of Queen of Peace School Mishawaka Indiana writes to the Rio Rancho Observer asking readers to send letters or postcards with interesting facts about their city and heritage to help her report on New Mexico. She quotes her assignment and provides a mailing address for responses to the editor.
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Be more considerate to those who return shopping carts
A reader complains about lazy and inconsiderate shoppers who leave carts in the lot. While driving, they struck a cart left beside an island with a light post, causing two dents and a 12 inch scratch. They urge responsible cart return and note they never leave a buggy in the lot.
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor up to 500 and 300 words respectively. Submissions must include author name city and a verifiable contact phone number. Anonymous pieces are not considered. Publication rights, editorial changes, and submission methods are outlined.
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