Rio Rancho board approves bilingual seal on diplomas
Rio Rancho Public Schools will offer the Seal of Bilingualism Biliteracy on diplomas for seniors who meet language requirements. The program allows tribal language speakers to prove proficiency or students to earn four language credits with a C or better plus AP exam credit.
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Board of Education
California
New Mexico
New Mexico Public Education Department
Victoria Tafoya
ARPS
Tafoya
Coleman
Don Schlichte
Detention officers seek pay raise amid impasse in 2016 budget
The county approved a 1.5 percent raise for administrative staff earning $50,000 or less in fiscal 2016, while detention officers await a union-led decision. An impasse persists as negotiators seek a mediator. Officer turnover and long shifts raise safety concerns, with residents noting high housing costs and personal risk. The commission also set 2016 polling sites and dates. Jamie Silva-Steele reported UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center saw rising patient activity and reduced estimated uncompensated care from 6 million to 2.49 million this year.
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Patrick Trujillo
Fitzwater
Jamie Silva-Steele
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Silva Steele
Summit tackles transportation and mental health funding in county summit
Summit on infrastructure and public safety highlights rural access to medical services and road work. Lujan praises Paseo del Volcan project for jobs and growth while Walters urges mental health reform and jail reforms. County leaders back Stepping Up program to reduce incarceration of mentally ill and seek collaborative solutions.
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Enfrente
Lujan
Paseo del Volcan
Glenn Walters
Walters
New Mexico
County Commission
National Association of Counties
Elks push dictionary program for Rio Rancho third graders
Rio Rancho Elks Lodge 2500 partners with The Dictionary Project to present student dictionaries at all ten elementary schools this month. Each assembly highlights dictionary use and features sections on states presidents and the U.S. Constitution to inspire reading and writing. Donations support expansion to Sandoval County. send checks to BPOE 2500 Rio Rancho NM 87174 with Dictionary Project memo or contact secretary Robert Thurston at 892-1920.
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Elks Lodge 2500
Dictionary Project
Elks
U.S
Linda Rogers
Sandia Vista
The
Mary French
Charleston
S.C
Generos
Sandoval County
BPOE
P.O
Elks Lodge
Robert Thurston
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