Yes for education Rio Rancho voters urged to fund district
An editorial urges a yes vote in the Rio Rancho bond and mill levy referendum to relieve overcrowding. It notes previous strong support in 1994 and 1997, cites new facilities planned a new elementary school and an eighth ninth grade academy, and highlights the need for community and teacher commitment alongside funds. It questions administration plans but treats education as the core duty.
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Rio Rancho
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Theft of Sign Theft Raises Rio Rancho Bond Debate
Residents complain as supporters and opponents of the Rio Rancho Public Schools bond election report campaign signs uprooted or stolen. The piece urges respect for the democratic process, notes illegal activity if proven, and condemns juvenile behavior regardless of side.
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Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Super Bowl Spotlight Lifts Fans Beyond The Game
The annual spectacle draws billions watchers worldwide with lavish ads and hype. Rams face Titans in a matchup that stunned odds makers as Kurt Warner rises from Hy Vee grocery shelves to NFL MVP fame, symbolizing the game’s broader cultural pull.
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Super Bowl memories and mixed food nostalgia
The writer recalls past Super Bowl wager antics with Broncos and Packers gear, notes Faith Hill performing the anthem while Madonna declined, and recalls Whitney Houston singing during the Gulf War. They joke about party foods, joke about a Kansas native bringing a muddy black bean dish, and ponder who is playing the game.
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Rio Rancho Education Bond Vote Endorsement Appears Strong
A pair of letters urge Rio Rancho voters to back the February 1 2000 school bond and mill levy. Proponents argue no tax increase, substantial school and city growth benefits, and expanded facilities including technology. Critics warn taxes rise with reassessments and call for planning and accountability.
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Community letter questions school bond funding and taxes
Cliff Sievert argues against school bond issues citing tax impact, growth costs, and unclear Santa Fe funding decisions. He criticizes Harper and Walker for lack of planning and demands solid figures before voting.
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Observer Action Line readers weigh in on bonds and taxes
Readers urge yes or no on local school and senior center bonds, discuss taxes and property values, complain of political misrepresentations, urge prudent spending, and call for voter participation in Rio Rancho and surrounding areas. Voices cite education’s link to home values and crime reduction, while opposing excessive bond issues and tax hikes.
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