Our View The Rio Rancho grandchild scam hits home
An 89 year old Rio Rancho woman was scammed out of nearly 12000 by someone posing as her grandson. Officials warn the “grandchild scam” is prevalent and recovery chances are slim. The editorial urges vigilance and reporting to FI, FTC, AG, and police, noting scammers study private details to appear believable.
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Federal Trade Commission
Attorney General’s Office
Rebecca Branch
New Mexico
the Observer
Rio Rancho
Red Mountain Hosts Kids Event With Local Responders
Red Mountain Family Services of Rio Rancho invited police, firefighters and other responders to meet children in the office lot off Unser Boulevard. The event aimed to give kids a positive view of first responders and their work, a commendable community effort.
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Ed Mountain Family Services Inc
Rio Rancho
Chilren
Unser Boulevard
Red Mountain
Guidelines for Submissions to the Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines submission limits for guest opinions and letters. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone. anonymous entries are rejected. limit 500 words for guests 300 words for letters. one printed submission per month. the paper may edit for clarity AP style and space. submissions may be published in print or digital formats. contact details and address provided for verification. questions answered by the editor.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Imperfect history and the push to rewrite it
A reader argues history mixes shining moments and blemishes among Americans from Washington to Civil War figures. He cites media bans on Confederate symbols, debates over Native American conquest, and controversial depictions in film and currency, insisting many Americans contributed to freedom despite flaws.
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George Washington
Dukes of Hazzard
Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee
James Longstreet
CSA
United States
Adrian
Southwest
New Mexico
Don Juan de Offate Y Salazar
Po’Pay
Geronimo
Boy
Arrow
Andrew Jackson
Energy debate over renewables in New Mexico heats up
A letter argues wind and solar are not affordable or reliable compared with coal, natural gas, and nuclear. It warns of cost increases for ratepayers, urging careful consideration of PNM restructuring and the potential 7 to 14 percent rate hikes if renewables expand and San Juan Generating Station units shut down.
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Mexico
Balderas
Brookings Institute
PNM
PRC
San Juan
Independence Day Fireworks Noise Sparks Mixed Reflections
A July 4 scene prompts questions about sincere patriotism behind loud fireworks and the burden on veterans with PTSD, pets, and wildlife. Residents debate humane options, park bans, and the value of private displays versus municipal shows.
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