Rio Rancho PARCC testing ends with staff strain highlighted
RRPS wrapping up first PARCC testing phase reports mostly smooth results with minor bumps. District official Happy Miller says testing workload pushed coordinators to the breaking point and more computers are needed for next year, though state funding is uncertain.
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Making Rio Rancho a Business Friendly City
Daverin Robinson outlines priorities to boost Rio Rancho growth and services. He reports creating monthly mayor council work sessions and a new citizen staff committee, pursuing $6 million owed by the federal government for arsenic removal, hiring a federal advocate, expanding mental health coordination, adding firefighters and EMTs, and easing dog access in parks. He champions extending Broadmoor Boulevard to Paseo del Volcan and launching an economic development group plus a shop local campaign to attract jobs and investment.
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Rio Rancho forum weighs strong mayor vs city manager plan
A community forum hosted by Rio Rancho discusses whether adopting a strong mayor form would suit the city’s 1000 residents. Former Mayor Tom Swisstack and ex City Manager James Jimenez debate pros and cons at Rio Rancho Church of Christ, Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Renee Wilkins Leads Rio Rancho Group In City Affairs
Renee Wilkins serves as president of the Rio Rancho organization guiding city discussions on development projects and community initiatives aimed at improving local services and civic engagement.
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Misguided discipline hurts Rio Rancho schools and time in class
The piece critiques zero tolerance in Rio Rancho and cites US Education Department data linking high suspension rates to lower achievement. It argues punishments lack nuance, pressure students, and deform school climate, noting teachers push expulsions over conflict resolution while adults impose rigid rules that differ from real-world standards.
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