City of Rio Rancho to host free household hazardous waste event
The city will hold a free Household Hazardous Waste program on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star Center parking lot. Residents must show Rio Rancho residency proof. Accepted items include motor oil gasoline cleaners and batteries. not accepted are tires appliances biohazard and electronics. For details call 896-8389 or visit ci.rio-rancho.nm.us.
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EPA
Rio Rancho
Epa.gov
Santa Ana Star Center
Civic Center Circle
Rio-Rancho
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with length limits of 500 words for guest opinions and 300 words for letters. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone number for verification. Anonymous submissions are not considered.
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Readers vent on Unser and 17th Avenue detour complaints
A Rio Rancho editor writes about a five month detour past Rust Medical Center noting a missing first block completion and extra seven miles round trip costing about $40 monthly in gas. He urges faster work and expresses concern for city council health and election turnout amid District races.
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Unser
17Th Avenue
Rust Medical Center
Southern Boulevard
Rio Rancho
Cattle Drive of the Century marks Lea County centennial events
Lea County launches New Mexico Centennial with the Pitchfork Ranch cattle drive from Lea County to Carlsbad. The 100 head longhorns branded with a Zia sun symbol travel 80 miles over three days May 9 to 11, with chuckwagon dinners and performances by Michael Murphy and other stars. Pricing ranges from 75 to 1,800 dollars. spots are limited and trail boss Bert Madera is reachable at 575-390-2861.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Lea County
Michael Murphy
Bert Madera
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Westernheritagemuseumcomplex.com
Pitchforkcattle. Com
Lea County Centennial Committee
Western Heritage Museum
Chuck Franco
Rio Rancho Students Prepare for High Stakes Standards Test
Rio Rancho Public Schools starts the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment with over 10 000 students facing the chance to earn a diploma through reading and math passing grades. The guide offers tips for sleep, breakfast, instruction, and test strategy to reduce stress and boost performance.
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Rio Rancho Public Schools
New Mexico
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