Early college program eyed by ARPS officials
An editorial lauds the UNM West Rio Rancho Public Schools proposed early college plan for ARPS high schools while flagging many key questions. It notes dual enrollment exists but counts as high school electives, urges careful planning for AP impact, eligibility, staffing, and credit transfer before a 2016 17 start.
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UNM West
Arps Board of Education
UNM
City Center
Sue Cleveland
Rio Rancho Hosts First Germaine Casey Invitational Motorcycle Contest
Rio Rancho welcomes dozens of visiting officers for a two day motorcycle competition in the Intel south parking lot along NM 528. Officers compete solo, in pairs and as teams through cone marked courses. Public may view for free and entry fees benefit Special Olympics.
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City of Vision
Germaine Casey
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Bush
Intel
Special Olympics
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Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Observer
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Critics link to Koch money in eco policy model debate
A reader letter questions Paul Gossing's Feb 25 op ed on New Mexicans and clean air, accusing Beacon Hill Institute of biased funding ties and research aims. The letter cites Guardian documents alleging BHI promised funders, including the Kochs, favorable results before research. It advocates cautious energy policy critique and student civic action in Rio Rancho.
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Paul Gossing
Beacon Hill Institute
BHI
The
Guardian
Koch Brothers
EPA
Kochs
New Mexico
Rio Rancho Shop Local push gains momentum across community
A coordinated campaign in Rio Rancho promotes local shopping to protect jobs, tax revenue, and services. Led by Councilor Dawnn Robinson and partners, the effort uses signs and events, including a March 28–29 Home and Remodeling Show at Santa Ana Star Center, to boost awareness and involvement.
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Rio Rancho
Dawnn Robinson
Sandoval County
Kiwanis Club
Buymorancho.com
Santa Ana Star Center
Noranchohomeshow.com
Remembering Alamogordo High School protest of 1968
A former student recalls a 1968 Alamogordo High School protest over textbook quality and classroom use. He describes front lawn demonstrations, doors padlocked to reporters, media attention, and how the episode influenced his own education and future plans.
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New Mexico
Alamogordo High School
Michael
Snowbirds offer Rio Rancho bold winter business idea
Columnist Jean Pratschner argues Rio Rancho could tap a large winter RV tourist market by welcoming snowbirds. She cites towns from Deming to Blythe with thriving RV parks, noting visitors spend on lodging, dining, and services, bringing outside money and jobs.
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Rio Rancho
California
Deming
Tucson
T Or C
Lordsburg
Willcox
Blythe
India
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