NMIL to expand student tech lab with LEADS grant
Sandoval County NMIL receives 15000 from New Mexico Economic Department LEADS grant to support a new lab building on Sanchez classroom work. Former Intel staffer with film effects and animation experience will guide students from county high schools and colleges toward mobile app development 2D and 3D animation and game production. The program aims to turn lab projects into viable business ideas, boosting local entrepreneurship.
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University of New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University
Sanchez
Sandoval County
Rio Rancho names new city leaders after election runoff
Marlene Feuer swept into office at a public ceremony as Rio Rancho council members prepare for runoff votes between 35 and 45 days after the regular canvass. District 1 winner Owen led with 47 percent, while Bency won in District 6 with 43 percent. Road bond passed with 63 percent, funding High Resort Boulevard reconstruction and Sara Road millwork. Proposals to reform the city charter and salary raises for mayor and council were decided, with Proposition 38 failing 53 percent. Hull noted voter confusion over the changes and urged a citizen poll on salaries.
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Rio Rancho
City of
Feuer
Gregg Hull
Marlene
Owen
Hernandez
Club Rio Rancho
JoAnne Dudley
Hull
Bency
Sandoval
Clayton
Cris Balzano
Chris Vanden-Heuvel
High Resort Boulevard
Broadmoor Boulevard
NM 528
Mill
Sara Road
Southern Boulevard
From the Mayor’s Desk corrected dates and caregiver course notice
An observer erratum fixes two items from the Feb 28 issue. The 2016 legislative session ended Feb 18, not later. Also a course notice mis-stated the weekday. the Savvy Caregiver Program runs every Tuesday from March 8 to April 12.
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the Observer
Observer
Rio Rancho veteran Jay Block enters District 2 bid
Rio Rancho resident and 21 year Air Force veteran Jay Block announced a campaign for the District 2 county commission seat. The Republican emphasizes building a safe vibrant community, supports filming meetings for transparency, and cites experience with humanitarian missions in Afghanistan. He compares to current plans and notes incumbent Nora Scherzinger seeks re election.
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Rio Rancho
Jay Block
Block
Jonathan Silva
U.S. Air Force
Afghanistan
Black
Sandoval Economic Alliance
County Commission
Don Chapman
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion
UNM
Nora Scherzinger
Garbagni seeks re election as Sandoval County clerk
Eileen Garbagni announces plans to seek a second term as Sandoval County clerk a Democrat with over 30 years in the office. She cites modernization including electronic recordings credit card payments expanded voting centers in Rio Rancho and ongoing accessibility improvements. She urges supporters to visit her campaign site and Facebook page for more information.
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Eileen Moreno Garbagni
Sandoval
Garbagni
Bernalillo
Sandoval County
Rio Rancho
Miss Indian World pageant applications open for 2016
The Gathering of Nations invites single women aged 18 to 25 to apply for Miss Indian World 2016. Entries require an essay, two letters of recommendation, a current photo, and proof of tribal affiliation. Applications must be received by March 20 at 3301 Coors Road NW Albuquerque NM 87120 or faxed to 8390475. The talent segment begins April 28 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
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Indiandren
Coors Road
Albuquerque
N.M
Albuquerque Convention Center
Kiva
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