Rio Rancho seeks funding for security and infrastructure upgrades
The measure would fund a state session with 300000 for the court system and 4 million for the Health Department. Sen. Craig Brandt cites Paseo del Volcan access and police and fire equipment as benefiting Rio Rancho, while leaders say Democrats delaying the session caused the special session.
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Health Department
Paseo del Volcan
Rio Rancho
Craig Brandt
Unser Boulevard
Cherry Road
Sandia Vista embraces therapy dog Lil' G in daily school life
Principal Gaarden brings Lil' G the therapy dog to Sandia Vista, where the animal greets visitors, assists students, and attends functions. Donations poured in this week with supporters sharing stories of the dog’s calming impact on special needs students and those who knew her.
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Gaarden
Sandia Vista
Lil’ S
Lil’ G
Lil' G Benefit Update and Dog Care Notes
Becky Talbott and Gaarden mention Lil' G and her impact on grandchildren. The fundraiser aim is to extend the dog’s life through May 22 and provide ongoing treatment if side effects stay minimal. Gaarden calls Lil' G a great employee who works for cheap, treats, and pats.
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Lil’ G
Becky Talbott
Gaarden
District weighs athlete drug testing policy in ARPS
The district reports 22 of 28 coaches favor a policy testing for up to 10 drugs including steroids and alcohol. Students would be tested by saliva swab with random selection. Positive results lead to a 20 day suspension, counseling, and potential lifetime ban after third violation. If approved, ARPS would be first metro district to test athletes.
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Cleveland
Brian Smith
ARPS
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Artesia
Carver
Veteran substitute teacher brings zest to Rio Rancho High
At 60, he works as a substitute at Independence and RRHS, where former student Christine Carson coaches the RhythA MetteS. He keeps students engaged with old newsreels, poetry, and daily humor, stressing the family role in learning and lifelong curiosity.
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Fey
Independence High School
Rio Rancho High School
Christine Carson
RRHS
Rhytha Mettes
Smith
Ann Marcelli
Marcelli
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