Pleasant turnout in Sandoval County primary election
The Sandoval County turnout reached 32 percent with 22 769 votes cast of 70 248 eligible, aided by early and absentee voting. The Observer notes the presidential primary likely drew more interest and commends voters and the Bureau of Elections for a smooth process despite glitches while urging clearer vote-progress updates on the website before the general election.
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Sandoval County
Chavez
Rio Rancho
Bureau of Elections
Recreation Guide highlights Sandoval County treasures
The Rio Rancho Observer highlights the just released 016 edition of the Sandoval County Recreation Guide. It showcases year round outdoor activities from camping and hiking to hunting and kayaking plus Jeep tours and hot springs in the Jemez Mountains. A calendar features Pork & Brew BBQ State Championships and Taste of Rio Rancho.
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Sandoval County
Knights thank Walmart and community for Special Olympics fundraiser
Geoff Stamp and Knights of Columbus Council 6696 thank Walmart stores on Southern and Unser, Cottonwood, and Meadowlark Lane NM 528, plus local Smiths, for hosting a two weekend fundraiser. The drive raised 15077.71 for the Rio Rancho Special Olympics program and the community’s generosity.
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Knights of Columbus
Walmart
Southern
Unser Boulevards
Cottonwood
Smiths
Meadowlark Lane
Rio Rancho
Muhammad Ali Remembered as The Greatest Boxer Ever
A tribute recalling Cassius Clay later Muhammad Ali, the brash showman and historic boxer who would KO foes, sparked media sensation, refused the draft as a conscientious objector, faced stripping of his title, and then returned to reclaim world championship glory.
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Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali
Kentucky
Canada
Ali
Storyteller Michael Swickard Reflects On Craft And Debut Novel
In a personal column Swickard explains his love of storytelling, how caring for his uncle inspired Hideaway Hills, and how memories from Lincoln County shaped his New Mexico set trilogy. He recalls an old coffee shop tale where humor meets tragedy and notes publishing the first book after years of writing.
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Hideaway Hills
Hollywood
Comcast
Lincoln County
New Mexico
The
Sierra
Ruling narrows interpretation of home covenants on pets
New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled in March that a subdivision covenant restricting animals should be read narrowly and that chickens kept as pets in Eldorado yards fall under household pets if reasonably viewed as such. The decision cautions HOA boards to avoid expanding covenants by implication and to keep language precise for property use.
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New Mexico Court of Appeals
Eldorado
Santa Fe-area
HOA
New Mexico
Viewpoints letters invite diverse community dialogue
The publication welcomes guest viewpoints from all perspectives to foster spirited yet respectful discussion on shared challenges. Staff emphasize rational exchange and invite submissions from readers across the spectrum.
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