Relayers Offer Gift of Hope at Relay For Life
George Oppenheimer attends the Relay For Life each year to honor his battle with prostate cancer and the memory of his wife who died of breast cancer. On opening night a local volunteer, Roseanne Bianco, joined him for the first lap around the track during the survivor and caregiver tribute.
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George Oppenheimer
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Life of Rio Rancho
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Emails reveal council dispute over budget work session details
Public records show heated exchanges between Councilor Chuck Wilkins and city manager James Jimenez ahead of his retirement. June 21 email quotes Wilkins as very disappointed with a June 20 economic development session that resembled a presentation, not a council discussion, amid debates on waiving impact fees.
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Chuck Wilkins
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His die cast passion spans 170000 toy vehicles
Rio Rancho resident Jim Gallegos has about 170000 Matchbox and Hot Wheels items, plus helicopters and forklifts, stored in a two story home. He began collecting in 1963 and aims to have one of everything with an estimated $15000 prized piece. He catalogs every item and notes the global hobby includes about 10000 serious collectors.
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