17 Mar 1999
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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1999
Page
1
In Rio Rancho Section C readers see a brief prep note about Masons gathering. A separate item notes Cibola’s entry in the state boys basketball tournament with a mention of a manic weekend. Page B-1 covers more.
Officer Scott Van Amburg works at Rio Rancho High School under the High School Investigator Program to curb gang influence and drugs. He notes out of state gang members attend RRHS, counts a dozen represented groups, and stresses identification, law changes, and student cooperation as key to preventing violence and drug problems.
A wave of parent complaints alleges retaliation against students when parents oppose Rio Rancho Public Schools policy. Legislation drafts seek to bar coercion by board members and administrators, with civil liability for violations. The push faces technical issues and possible amendments as lawmakers consider First Amendment protections.
Rio Rancho based Horizon West Productions owners Phil and Grace Vardalos say city officials snubbed their bid to operate Channel 10, the public access cable channel, after months of discussion with several officials.
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe advances a Church of the Incarnation in northern Rio Rancho to relieve overflow at St. Thomas Aquinas. A temporary 1600 square foot facility will serve about 300 per Mass starting May, with a 6800 square foot permanent building planned to seat 1200. The 3 million project sits on 4 acres near NM 528 between Monterrey and Pasilla roads. a satellite mission is expected five years from now and land for a third parish, St John Vianney, is being sought.
Supervisor Gerard Hyatt coordinates a rotating team of seven aides to patrol and support campus safety across areas and times. Hyatt stresses his key role is safeguarding students and staff, while keeping specific operations confidential.
The Observer reports that the general obligation bond election results were not available by press time after Tuesday’s tabulation. Residents can call 892-8080 or visit observer-online.com for Friday’s published results.
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