Thanksgiving thanks to Rio Rancho volunteers and leaders
Editorial urges gratitude for the mayor council school board and myriad volunteers who support Rio Rancho. It lists numerous committees and boards and thanks church groups, chambers, meals on wheels, and neighborhood associations. Encourages readers to personally thank and to volunteer time in return.
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Pentagon warns high school dropouts face shrinking military role
A new Defense Department report urges students not to rely on military service if education stalls. It notes 96 percent of recent recruits held diplomas and highlights improved test scores, arguing tech military needs educated personnel and trends away from dropouts.
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Rio Rancho eyes culture with a Clapton inspired pit stop
Local readers weigh in on bringing a performing arts center to Rio Rancho as a key city growth step. They cite Albuquerque’s Pit and Tingley venues, Clapton’s Phoenix show as a model for economic impact, traffic, and audience behavior.
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Readers Write Letters Express Campaign Reflections Rio Rancho
Voters of Rio Rancho gave Judy Vander star Russell a 500 vote win with a message advocating smaller government lower taxes and personal freedom. Rep Robert Perls pledges tough on crime term limits and tax cuts while pursuing bipartisan reform and cooperation with leaders in Santa Fe and Washington.
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Judy Vanderstar Russell
Santa Fe
Washington, D.C
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Rep
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Rebuttal on Rio Rancho school lunch charges
John May replies to the November 9 issue defending a district policy allowing two free lunches on the honor system. He argues parents must ensure proper lunches for their children and notes readers should check Letters page A-S for further details.
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Rio Rancho
Observer Action Line Comments Summary
The Observer prints reader remarks from the Action Line. Readers may call NEWS-Net at 867-4700 ext 2003 to share criticisms or comments. Anonymity is possible and edits may be made for space.
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Readers debate school meals and community priorities
Letters discuss whether schools should feed children, the value of parent responsibility, and handling child hunger. They note Intel discounts, questions about traffic timing on NM 528, local park maps, DPS facility needs, and a Rio Rancho outdoor arts center. An Opinion Survey asks about lottery tickets with 48 percent yes and 52 percent no.
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