Editorial Opinion: Help our children in New Mexico schooling
The piece laments the state education funding formula and bureaucratic rules as harming Rio Rancho and 87 of 89 districts. It argues state officials avoid responsibility while locals demand better conditions, noting APS benefits from waivers and politicized funding that harms students statewide.
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Eleanor Ortiz
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State Department of Eduction
Maverick Rio Rancho
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Rio Rancho
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Terry Hibler
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New Mexico
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Artesia
Cowboys on the Prowl: Rio Rancho purse theft shocks elderly woman
A group of teenage boys pulled up in a car and grabbed a 78 year old woman’s purse in broad daylight. The victim, who wears hearing aids, was left shaken but not seriously injured. Police have not yet caught the assailants.
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Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Grammar Police Gripes Highlight Editorial Clarity
Readers critique phrasing in a recent editorial on juvenile death by own action and gun control. The letter by K B argues the word sadly misdescribes children, urging a rewrite to remove misreading and preserve factual tone.
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Ewspaper
K.B
Observer
The View From Here in Grammar Debate
A humorous column rails at language misuse and punctuation debates. It notes confusion over is versus its and suggests readers should lighten up about editorial errors while acknowledging critics. The piece lampoons letters about phrases like in regard to and in regards.
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Observer
Readers debate unsigned political literature policy
Letter writer supports unsigned campaign material, cites Supreme Court and Rio Rancho stance, pledges to read unsigned pieces skeptically. Mentions The Observer policy and thanks. References two suspects Van derstar Russell and Sherrod, and questions Richardson's ability to distinguish partisans at meetings.
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Supreme Court
Rio Rancho
the Observer
Raymond B.A. Wood
Partisan clashes over Richardson meetings ignite eye sight claims
The discourse centers on Congressman Bill Richardson and confrontations at public meetings. Debates allege blurred partisan lines, with Delores Sherrod and Judy Vanderstar Russell disputed as to who challenges the congressman. The exchange questions identity, motives, and public access to meetings.
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Iam
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Delores Sherrod
Tody Vanderstar Russell
Paradise Hills traffic fears grow with new growth west
Growth to the west of Paradise Hills prompts warnings that Paradise Boulevard and Irving will soon overflow. Desarrollo Las Ventanas would house 18,000 people, Black Ranch twice that, increasing east west traffic. Experts favor linking Unser with a western Paseo del Nome extension to relieve congestion.
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Paradise Hills
Rio Rancho
Paradise Boulevard
Irving
Las Ventanas
Black Ranch
Unser
Paseo del Nome
Pasco
Rio Grande
Rio Rancho VFW honors supporters of Buddy Poppy drive
Rio Rancho Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5890 and its auxiliary thank the community for generosity during the Buddy Poppy drive held over Memorial Day weekend. They credit local managers for allowing poppy sales and extend best wishes to all who showed patriotic support for U S servicemen.
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Rio Rancho
United States
Anthony J. Eckel
Observer Action Line Remarks Published with edits
The Observer records reader comments on the Action Line service. Messages may be edited for space and anonymous submissions are possible by calling NEWS-Net at 867-4700 ext. 2003.
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Observer
Space
News-Net
Rio Rancho Budget Debates Fuel Tea Party Callouts
Community voices critique city and state spending highlighting DPS budget share, youth programs, taxes on Intel, and traffic concerns. Critics urge tax fairness, summer activities for children, and restraint on campaigns and unsigned materials. Local figures oppose excessive spending and advocate reforms.
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Rio Rancho
Denver
Opinion Survey on water conservation and impact fees
The News-Net asks readers if Rio Rancho should impose water conservation measures and impact fees. The poll shows 48 percent support and 88 percent oppose, with respondent voices gathered via the newspaper line.
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Alegate
Rio Rancho
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