Residents urge Rio Rancho officials to keep NM 528 clean
Sheila Johnson writes to the Rio Rancho Observer criticizing irregular cleanup on NM 528 between Southern Boulevard and Sara Road. She thanks Public Works leaders Mike Dodrill and Daniel Morales, urges regular maintenance, and calls for citywide code enforcement and council action beyond district lines.
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Rio Rancho
Public Works Department
NM 528
Southern Boulevard
Sara Road
Mike Dodrill
Public Works
Daniel Morales
Balloon Fiesta welcomes visitors to Albuquerque skies
Our View editorial greets Balloon Fiesta participants, highlighting Albuquerque’s unique autumn welcome. The piece praises the 41st fiesta, notes the economic boost of up to 100 million dollars, and extols the Sandias and river valley setting while urging safety amid wind and equipment risks.
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Albuquerque
City of Vision
Sandias
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor. Submissions up to 500 words for guests and 300 words for letters. Include author name city and contact phone. The paper may edit for clarity AP style and space. Submissions may be published or not at editor's discretion.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Rcarpenter
Rrobserver
Sara Rd
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Rick Carpenter
Rio Rancho Park Above faces cost concerns and local impact
Citizens debate Rio Rancho's proposed A Park Above, questioning whether funds should support a single destination park or retrofit several existing neighborhood parks. Critics press for an economic study and broader public input before further money is spent.
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Rancho
Lakeland
Fla
Tom Swisstack
Tim Lewis
Rio Rancho
Lakeland-Orlando
Disney World
Universal Orlando
Fourth Annual Purple Ribbon Initiative kicks off in Rio Rancho
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Haven House. Community actions include purple ribbons and displays at offices schools and churches to show zero tolerance. A Purple Celebration is set for October 18 at Haynes Park from 5 30 to 7 30 p m with speakers refreshments and a candle lighting ceremony.
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Ctober
Haven House
Haynes Park
Havenhouseinc
Erance In
Rio Rancho
Correction: D'Arco Hall Named for Father Andrew D'Arco
The Sept 30 Observer corrects an error identifying D'Arco Hall. The hall is named after Father Andrew D'Arco. The Rio Rancho Observer lists contact options for error notices and outlines its corrections policy.
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the Observer
D’arco
Andrew D’arco
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