City of Rio Rancho backs tougher yet balanced juvenile program
An editorial urges Rio Rancho to fund and support the CITY JUST program balancing discipline with rehabilitation for youths. It criticizes current state methods, notes a town hall on Restoring Justice, and calls for swift action by city officials and public safety to implement earlier intervention and accountability.
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Rio Rancho
State Children, Youth and Families Department
Cy&f
Heather Wilson
Lincoln Middle School
Just Program
Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety
No TV Week Challenge Wins in a TV Free Household
A Rio Rancho family undertakes a no TV week during National Children's Book Week. The narrator explains TV as an addictive habit, details each family member's limited viewing, and notes the effort to replace screen time with activities like puzzles, reading, and baking while aiming to finish homework on schedule.
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MTV
CNN
Geraldo
Rio Rancho
P.G. Wodehouse
Sally Jessy
Richard Bey
Ricki Lake
Nickelodeon
Letterman
Leno
Daddy
Property tax reform urged by NM residents group
A reader appeals for organized resistance to higher New Mexico residential property taxes. James Kinkel invites volunteers to form state wide action with existing groups like Citizens for Property Tax Justice, citing impacts on seniors and low income families. A separate note laments drug deaths and denounces drug use.
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Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Santa Fe
Taos
Citizens For
New Mexico
James Kinkel
P.O
Corrales
Observer Action Line invites weekly opinions and comments
Due to a phone system change readers may register opinions on the survey question of the week and leave comments on other issues by calling 343-2175. Enter 1 for the survey, 2 to record a message. Comments will appear in next week's Observer and may be edited for space. Anonymity is allowed.
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Reader quotes reflect local concerns and opinions
Voices question cable service timing, express frustration with water purchases and officials, debate livestock noise, liquor laws, veteran flag displays, and school district seating policies. Residents in Rio Rancho and Sandoval County weigh civic issues and action.
Opinion survey asks if tax bills are fair and correct
This week's poll asks residents whether they are satisfied with the fairness and accuracy of their tax bills. Among respondents, 59 percent answered yes and 41 percent answered no.
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Montes Serrano
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