Our View Father’s Day tribute from Rio Rancho readers
An editorial reflecting on fathers, their impact, and the meaning of Father’s Day. It recalls traditional roles, a TV reference from MASH, and notes the holiday’s origins in Spokane with Sonora Dodd and William Jackson Smart. The piece urges readers to express appreciation beyond gifts.
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Rio Rancho
Dad
Charles Emerson Winchester
Hawkeye Pierce
Spokane
Wash
Sonora Dodd
William Jackson Smart
Father’s Council
Community salute and a setback for homeowners
Thumbs up to children who tell their fathers they appreciate them today and to firefighters making a difference in the state by fighting fires and helping residents even off duty. Thumbs down to Albuquerque Academy and High Desert Investment for walking away from Mariposa homeowners.
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Albuquerque Academy
High Desert Investment
Mariposa
Community support helps Rio Rancho teens win Vans art contest
In a letter, Rio Rancho High School art teacher Matthew Lutz explains how RRHS students won Vans Custom Culture Grand Prize of 50000 and Journeys Local Attitude award of 5000 after community votes across schools churches businesses and media. Funds will support all Fine Arts at RRHS and be distributed this fall.
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Vans
Rio Rancho Observer
Albuquerque Journal
Governor's
Secretary of Education
U.S
Ben Ray Lujan
California
Southwest
Journeys
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho
New Mexico Poised For Big Money In 2010 Senate Race
National parties and super PACs shift funding toward New Mexico, targeting the Heinrich Wilson contest. GOP groups like NRSC and Crossroads raise ad buys, while Democrats such as Priorities USA Action and environmental groups pledge support. Libertarian Gary Johnson’s impact appears minor, with limited funds and a split vote expectation.
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Anta FE
King’s X
New Mexico
Barack Obama
U.S. Senate
Martin Heinrich
Heather Wilson
National
Republican Senatorial Committee
Wilson
Karl Rove
American Crossroads
Crossroads Gps
Restore Our Future Super Pac
American Future Fund
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
USA Action
Natural Resources Defense Council
Verde Voters
Citizens United U.S. Supreme Court
Gary Johnson
Republican Party
Johnson
National Party
Albuquerque
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Janice Arnold-Jones
Rio Rancho Observer Submissions Policy and Contacts
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 for guest pieces and 300 for letters. Submissions must include author name, city, and contact phone number. anonymous submissions are not considered. The paper may edit for clarity and space and may choose not to publish anything. Submit via email to rcarpenter rrobserver com or mail to 1594 Sara Rd Suite D Rio Rancho NM 87124 or fax to 892 5719. Questions call editor Rick Carpenter at 891 7163.
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