Rio Rancho VA clinic opens after years of planning
The Northwest Metro Clinic on 1760 Grande Blvd opens grandly May 11 and starts serving veterans May 15. It offers primary care, optometry, dental, telemedicine, women’s and mental health services in a 10,000 square foot facility, managed by a registered nurse with a physician and other staff.
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Grande Blvd
Tom Swisstack
Drieke
New Mexico
Northwest Metro
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Cleveland coaches lauded for perfect season and community leader praised
Thumbs up to Kenny Henry and Tim Flores, Cleveland High School track and field coaches, for remaining undefeated this season. Also salutes Marge Haas for the Sandoval County Senior Program hours logged. Side note laments a cold case involving a February kidnapping and rape of a 13 year old.
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Tim Flores
Cleveland
Marge Haas
Sandoval County
Park n the Park Car Show Draws 250 Cars in Rio Rancho
The City of Rio Rancho hosted the 12th annual Park n the Park Car Show on April 28 drawing participants from as far as Colorado and Texas. Organizers praise Car Shows Unlimited, sponsors, volunteers, and city staff for a successful event with plans for a 13th edition next April.
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Car Shows Unlimited
Mother Nature
Colorado
Texas
Flash Denison
Mike
Mary Duda
Joan Plachinski
John
Karen Morelock
Deb
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New editor explains editorial process and history
A new editor details how editorials reflect the paper's collective stance rather than one person. He describes the board, the weight of the publisher's view, and the role of bylines and photos in expressing individual opinions. He also recounts 27 years in journalism including a stint for Senator Alan Simpson in the late 1980s.
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Lisher
Jim
U.S
Alan Simpson
Wyoming
Senate
Volun
Green light for red light tyranny in Las Cruces
Las Cruces officials approved red light camera enforcement amid citizen anger over fines and alleged abuse. Critics say city finances, not safety, drove the program, and national coverage amplified the city’s negative image while input was reportedly ignored and tickets collected without a public vote.
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Las Cruces
Rio Rancho Observer Submissions Guidelines
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with word limits of up to 500 for Guest Opinions and 300 for Letters. Submissions must include author name city and a verifiable contact phone. Anonymous submissions are not considered. The paper may edit for clarity AP style and space and reserves the right to publish or not publish. Contact details provided.
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Rrobserver
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
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