Rio Rancho schools adopt first random drug testing for athletes
An Observer commends Rio Rancho Public Schools for a district policy on random drug testing for student athletes while noting steroids are excluded due to cost. The editorial urges the board to consider steroid testing or a limited, periodic approach to strengthen deterrence and preserve athletic integrity.
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ASK Academy expands real world project learning program
Real world activities offer great experience and the ASK Academy plans to expand its pilot program using project based learning. The school seeks community partners to provide students with real life projects that benefit education and participating organizations. A Sandia National Laboratories scientist guided ninth grade science students last year in a five week project comparing two manufacturing methods and reporting findings.
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Guidelines for Submissions to Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 for opinions and 300 for letters. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone number for verification and may be edited for clarity AP style and space. Anonymous submissions are not considered.
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Rio Rancho shoppers deny GRT link to retail scene
Rick Mayer of Rio Rancho blasts Dawnn Robinson by arguing GRT has little impact on shopping habits. He says lack of a regional mall and big retailers in Rio Rancho drives residents to Albuquerque stores, blaming city leaders for not attracting major outlets.
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Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Rules of sport apply to courts in fair justice calls
The writer argues for mandatory minimum sentencing to ensure even rules in courts, likening fair application to football. He warns that lenient, inconsistent rulings invite flawed outcomes, vigilante justice, and social decay, urging citizens to contact legislators.
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Golf Fundraiser For St Felix Pantry At Sandia Resort
St Felix Pantry hosts a summer golf tournament at Sandia Golf and Resort to raise funds for feeding the hungry in New Mexico. The event combines scenery and socializing with charity, inviting golfers and supporters to join via stfelixpantry.org.
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Sandia Golf and Resort
New Mexico
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Negativism in Observer Column Sparks City Debate
The column critiques Renee Wilkins for opposing incoming Utilities Commission appointees with water and engineering expertise. It praises the mayor for upholding the oath and ordinance, questions the call to ignore rules, and argues the Utilities Commission needs technically skilled members while noting Planning and Zoning differ in requirements.
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