Remembering the Declaration on America's Birthday
An Observer editorial recalls the Declaration of Independence as the founding document of the United States. It urges Rio Ranchoans to honor freedoms, celebrate with barbecues and fireworks, and reflect on self evident truths and governance by consent.
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America
England
Lafayette
Cornwallis
Yorktown
France
United States
George Pershing
Col
Charles Stanton
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Rio Rancho Observer
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Viewpoints: Storehouse West thanks supporters after crisis
Georgiana Eugle executive director of Storehouse West thanks the community for support after a May food drive set a record and a June vandalism incident prompted overwhelming donations of food money and in-kind assistance from local residents and groups.
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Observer
Storehouse West
Georgiana Eugle
Top 10 driver tips for Rio Rancho police and motorists
A driver offers ten safety tips for courteous driving in Rio Rancho. Emphasized rules include obeying speed limits, waiting turns, signaling before lane changes, stopping at red lights, and avoiding risky passing. The caller urges better behavior to create a safer, nicer community.
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Rio Rancho
Quantum Rd
Academy and Rio Rancho clash over Mariposa PID integrity
The Rio Rancho Governing Body accuses Albuquerque Academy High Desert of deception over the Mariposa Development PID. They warn land owners, builders, and the City of Rio Rancho about potential drastic tax increases and long term liabilities if the Academy abandons its commitments.
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Rio Rancho
Albuquerque Academy
High Desert
Albuquerque Academy Board of Trustees
Mariposa
City of
Academy
New Mexico
Declaration of Independence sets tone for universal truths
A reflection on America's founding, Lafayette’s role, and the enduring meanings of liberty. It notes how the Declaration justified universal truths, honors Lafayette and Washington, and links Revolutionary ideals to future freedoms in Europe and beyond. The piece also references Patriots Day and the Boston Marathon as enduring reminders of liberty.
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Anta FE
Lafayette
George Washington
France
Europe
Washington
Dave Clary
Roswell
New England
Samuel Morrison
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