County DWI prevention program earns praise for results
Sandoval County’s 17 year old DWI and Prevention program in Bernalillo reports 93 percent of graduates avoid jail, with 75 percent completing the program. It offers free therapy, group and individual sessions, anger management, and substance abuse treatment for about 250 clients weekly. Staff promote designated driving, partner with a taxi service, and engage students with posters, TV spots, and DWI Awareness Day in Santa Fe. The initiative has tied attendance to reduced alcohol related fatalities and injuries, earning strong community support.
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Sandoval
State of
New Mexico
Bernalillo
Santa Ana Star Center
DWI
Santa Fe
John Sapien
Thumbs Up for Fireworks Display and Rain
Citizens praise the city for an outstanding fireworks show and for finally receiving needed rainfall. However some residents ignored ordinances and launched illegal fireworks despite safety officers nearby.
Views From Rio Rancho Question Council Competence
In a letter John Knapp criticizes Rio Rancho City Councilors Scott Clayton and Wilkins for poor priorities and secrecy. He condemns a 140,000 buyout of Jimenez as wasteful, warns against ousting him, and argues new leaders rely on experienced staff to govern.
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Rio Rancho
Scott
Clayton
Wilkins
Crum
Jimenez
Mark Scott
Observer
City council eyes a restrained city administrator pick
Kathleene Parker urges the council to hire an administrator focused on day to day operations and cost efficiency rather than political advocacy. She stresses the role serves residents and taxpayers, with voters ultimately in charge through referenda and elections.
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Los Alamos
Rio Rancho
Atomic City
Chamber
Kathleene Parker
Elimination of Mariposa PID urged to save community
Larry Rimer argues the Mariposa PID must be fully eliminated to rescue the development. He warns the PID's stigma and tax burden will destroy the community, distrusts the Albuquerque Academy, and urges real estate professionals to steer clients away until the issue is resolved. He questions Rio Rancho’s role and future impact.
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Mariposa
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque Academy
Public thank you to Rio Rancho public safety personnel
Larry and Phyllis Johnson express gratitude to Rio Rancho firefighters and police for protecting homes and lives during Colorado wildfires. They vow to thank public safety personnel whenever possible, praising dedicated local responders and urging appreciation for their service.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
Denver
Rio Rancho
Larry and
Phyllis Johnson
Parents face rude children and disrespect toward pregnant women
Editor laments a decline in parenting as a pregnant woman recounts an incident at a resort. While helping her toddler, she learned there were no towels and left after using her shirt. Two young girls mocked her by saying thanks for holding the door open, displaying entitlement and insensitivity.
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Dion's On High
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