Rio Rancho weighs chickens and goats in new animal rules
An Observer editorial notes two proposed amendments to Rio Rancho animal regulations. One would allow up to five chickens in R-1 lots of half an acre with rear-yard enclosures, while the other would permit up to five pygmy or Nigerian dwarf goats in residential or agricultural districts. The council withdrew the measures for clarifications after debate over enforcement, noise, predators, and potential meat use.
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Dawnn Robinson
Cheryl Everett
Shelby Smith
Observer
Albuquerque
Marlene Feuer
Gregg Hull
Rio Rancho
Chuck Wilkins
Feuer
Brown views or maintained housing lots debate
Letter writers clash over Rio Rancho’s golf course and housing development. Barbara Dozzo argues the course should be saved for the city’s benefit, noting its pool, tennis courts, weddings, classes, food and entertainment. Jeff Z Pullen requests NM state items for a North Carolina student project, asking for postcards, maps, pictures or articles.
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Club Rio Rancho
Cleveland High ban on graduation honor cards sparks debate
Guest columnist Addison Himmelberger argues against CHS Principal Scott Affentranger’s ban on graduation cards. She recalls wearing multiple cards at CHS ceremonies, defends individual achievement and inclusivity, and urges honoring seniors with cards at the diploma moment instead of enforcing a tradition she views as unjust.
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Cleveland High School
CHS
Scott Affentranger
Affentranger
Cleveland
Juation
Star Center
Rio Rancho High School
Northern Boulevard
Suttons Law guides New Mexico higher ed budgeting decisions
The essay argues that New Mexico colleges cling to Suttons Law by raising tuition to cover budget gaps rather than trimming programs. It cites NMSU's rise from under 600 to about 4000 dollars per semester and questions affordability, enrollment, and whether self-education or alternative paths could replace degree routes. The piece reflects on personal experience as a former student and contemplates which colleges best provide credentialing for employment.
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Mitch Ohnstad
Willie Sutton
Sutton
New Mexico
New Mexico State University
NMSU
NMSA
Tamnes
Sonane Lam
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Addison Himmelberger
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