Observers urge action to curb Rio Rancho litter
An editorial calls on Rio Rancho and New Mexico residents to curb litter as spring arrives. It highlights wind driven trash, cigarette butt litter, and the work of Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful and New Mexico Clean & Beautiful. It promotes cleanups, a toll free line, and citizen reporting to reduce litter statewide.
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New Mexico Tourism Department
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Cleveland High School bowling team wins first state title
Thumbs up to Cleveland High School bowling team for earning the school's first-ever team state championship. also praise Santa Ana Star Center staff for volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters event and Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful for accepting大量 recyclables at its latest drive.
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Community Letter Complaints Spur Mixed Reactions and Vandalism Concerns
A Rio Rancho resident describes years of property vandalism totaling over 3000 dollars including egging and broken car windows. He warns of protecting his family and criticizes local press coverage and city leadership in a forthright letter.
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Donald B. Lemm
Say yes to chickens
Letters to the editor defend a proposed update to the city animal control ordinance allowing up to 12 hens with no roosters. Writers cite self sufficiency and preservation of rural urban character, praising local food supply and reduced energy reliance.
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Red-light cameras push for more cameras and tickets
A reader defends red-light cameras as a safety measure while driving east on NM 528, noting a vehicle illegally passes on the right during a light cycle. The commenter asserts support for cameras as a pro-family, pro-life safety measure, dismissing the idea they exist for money.
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Support local employers in Rio Rancho election voting
A reader condemns city purchases and voting station equipment for favoring AMD over Intel. They urge Rio Rancho to buy local, noting Intel’s prominence in Sandoval County and questioning laptop specs used by Automated Election Services. City spokesman confirms laptops are city-placed by a local firm and show mixed AMD and Intel chips.
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