School of Rock Program Shines at Cleveland High School
Keith Abrahamson started the School of Rock in 2010 to offer a pop and rock outlet beyond concert bands and choirs. The afterschool program forms bands or solo acts, rehearses 30 minutes per act, and receives performance feedback to boost focus, stage presence, and collaboration.
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Guidelines to Submissions for Rio Rancho Observer Letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions with length limits. Submissions must include name city and phone, can be up to 500 words for guest opinions or 300 for letters, and may be edited for clarity AP style and space. Contact editor to submit by email mail fax or phone.
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Un aerated pond poses mosquito danger near golf course
Letter writer Jackie Moseley of Rio Rancho warns that removing aeration from the north course pond creates stagnant water and public health risk. She recalls her mother Alwilda Cheney dying of West Nile virus in 2003 and urges the city to drain the pond and inform nearby residents.
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Alwilda Cheney
Lakeview Circle
Open government and taxes debate in a wary essay
A terse critique argues voluntary taxation is a myth and government power trends toward secrecy and control. It cites 1913 income tax origins, inflation, and Ayn Rand to warn that citizens lose rights as leaders expand authority. The piece urges open media as a check on state power and ends with a marginal contact.
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Ayn Rand
Lincoln
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New Mexico Caregivers Recognized for Aging Population Talks
New Mexico marks Older Americans Month with calls to reframe aging from a Silver Tsunami to opportunity. Gov. Martinez backs Savvy Caregiver program expansion to aid caregivers and emphasize statewide resources. ADRC offers support, with 1-800-432-2080 and online at imaging.state.am.us, while Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter promotes volunteer training for local delivery. Gino Rinaldi, aging secretary, urges dialogue and appreciation for seniors across communities.
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New Mexico
AARP
Aging and Disability Resource Center
ADRC
State
Susana Martinez
Alzheimer’s Association
Lordsburg
Clayton
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho High reflects on four years of growth and memory
A Rio Rancho High School senior recounts transferring from Albuquerque, excelling in AP courses and NHS, lettering in track and volleyball, and cherishing memories from RRHS Stadium during a 13 0 season. She thanks parents and teachers, seals her diploma May 18 at the Star Center, and moves toward the University of Oklahoma.
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Ren
Rio Rancho
West Side
Albuquerque
City of Vision
RRHS
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
National Honor Society
Rio Rancho Stadium
Star Center
University of Oklahoma
Rio Rancho High
John
Melissa
Ms. Catlin and Shep
Ms. Keeney
NHS
Ms. Connolly
Manzanares
Carpenter
Miller
Ploskanka
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