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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1998
Page
3
The 1964 GOP nomination speech sparked the line Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice and Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. Barry Goldwater died at 89, praised as a pivotal political figure and father of modern conservatism by foes and friends alike.
A columnist muses on the strange spellings of players names in the Far West Regional Youth Soccer Tournament program at the Santa Ana complex. He contrasts authentic Gaelic forms with phonetic spellings, argues about American naming traditions, and warns editors will face hard proofreading of oddly spelled names.
Amputee climber Tom Whittaker reached Everest summit via Hillary route, using a high tech prosthetic. The Prescott College educator, who lost his leg in a 1979 car crash, has guided disabled people on extreme trips and teaches in Arizona. He emphasized acceptance of his imperfect body and brain.
A Rio Rancho reader denounces a pattern of broken promises from politicians, incomplete homebuyer information, and agenda mismanagement. They criticize the mayor’s stance shifts after election, a complacent council, and a City Department of Development that dictates plans, while calling out the district six council member and road projects in Enchanted Hills. The letter laments unmet promises for River's Edge park, High Resort housing, and a supposed destination resort.
Local residents urge brighter future for Rio Rancho while criticizing city leadership and campaign promises. Citizens warn against puppetry in council, note alleged bar-buddy alliances with department heads, and reference a lawsuit by Rio Rancho Citizens for Fair Zoning amid Enchanted Hills protests.
The Observer Action Line collects reader comments on local topics. Edits tighten remarks about school hiring, Fire Department leadership, crime, traffic, and budget decisions. This week's question asks if Teen Court prevents juvenile crime and other readers respond with varied views.
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