Congratulations to Rio Rancho grads Class of 2016
The Observer congratulates Rio Rancho High Cleveland High Independence High Cyber Academy and The ASK Academy graduates of 2016. It notes milestones of schooling, urges pursuing college or work, stresses civic involvement and voting, and thanks teachers and families as graduates savor their diplomas and plan safe celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho High
Cleveland High
Independence High
Cyber Academy
ASK Academy
Rio Rancho
Observer letter skewed by Wilkins on travel pay and mayoral aims
Wylie Dougherty asserts Renee Wilkins misleads Rio Rancho residents in the Observer op-ed of May 8. He claims her critique of travel reimbursement as pay is inaccurate and deflects from Chuck Hull's mayoral ambitions while praising budget controls and meeting facilitation as standard practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Renee Wilkins
Rio Rancho Tea Party
Renee
Chuck
City of
Rio Rancho
D.C
Hull
Voices on Liberty and Safety Amid Primary Debates
A reader argues the rush to reassure safety undermines Liberty and cites a bank privacy incident as proof of overregulation. They reference Benjamin Franklin and a Viewpoint by Michael Swickard while noting the looming primary and a five-tribe political divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Swickard
America
North 9 rent sale spurs Browne threat to close Club Rio Rancho
Browne owner of Club Rio Rancho warns he may close the 27 hole course if unable to sell the North 9 holes for residential development. He disputes NNNA blame while accusing the venture of rushing zoning changes and relying on a heavy mortgage to fund the distressed property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Club Rio Rancho
North Nine Neighborhood Association
NNNA
Southwest Capital Bank
To Class of 2016 Keep on learning
A graduation speech fragment reflects on lifelong learning and the evolving meaning of being educated. The speaker recalls 1968 high school graduation advice about leading tomorrow and notes personal milestones since birth in 1950. It hints at career beginnings after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
May Wall of Honor honors veterans and mothers in town
The May observances include National Day of Prayer and holidays honoring service members. Cinco de Mayo is clarified as not Mexico Independence Day, with Battle of Puebla on May 5 1862 noted. Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and a Mayoral proclamation of St Felix Pantry Day are highlighted along with reflections on motherhood and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Puebla
United States
Public Officials Face Scrutiny Over Domestic Violence Case
Citizens in Sandoval County and Rio Rancho seek transparent updates on multiple embarrassments involving elected officials. The piece notes domestic violence allegations against Sandoval County District Commissioner James Dominguez and criticizes perceived delays and dismissals in the judicial process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancho
Sandoval County
Rio Rancho
James Dominguez
Mr. Dominguez
Viewpoints policy on submissions and dialogue acceptance
The Observer publishes guest viewpoints as submitted without fact check or correction. They reflect the author beliefs and do not indicate staff endorsement. The aim is a spirited respectful community dialogue and submissions from all perspectives are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Observer
Trick
the Party
Benjamin Franklin
CIA
Swickard
Collins’ Corne
Ray Collins
Richard Kostelanetz
Pantry
Vuul
Gregg Hull
St. Felix
Jack Bunting
St. Felix Pantry
Sandoval
Richard
Lee
Mest
Larry Ross
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!