Remembering Maj Phyllis Pesky A Rio Rancho teacher and Air Force pilot
The Observer mourns Maj Phyllis Pesky a former Rio Rancho High School teacher known as Miss Berlin who served in the U S Air Force and died at 45 in a Kabul helicopter crash during Operation Freedom's Sentinel. She was connected to RAHS and later assigned to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The community extends condolences to her family and friends.
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Colorado Springs
Sandoval County eyes mental health progress after summit
County leaders tribal reps and lawmakers met at the Sandoval County Collaboration Summit to discuss five topics including mental health. They noted the lack of local centers and the overreliance on jails for treatment, signaling steps toward broader county mental and behavioral health efforts.
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Criminal Justice and Public Safety Group
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County
Sandoval
Glenn Walters
New Mexico
Walters
County Commission
Walter
National Association of Counties
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor but limits guest opinions to 500 words and letters to 300 words. Submissions must include name, city, and a verification phone number. anonymous entries are not accepted. One printed submission per month. The paper may edit for clarity and space and may choose not to publish.
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Tea Party clash cited in Rio Rancho letter to the Observer
In a letter to the Observer, a critic attacks Renee Wilkins and the local TEA Party led by her as adding to the disharmony in Rio Rancho. The writer lambasts the party's influence on politics, cites U.S. House Republican paralysis, and calls for better governance by the city council and manager.
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Chuck Wilkins
Renee Wilkins
Party of No
America
Rio Rancho
City election urges cohesive six member city council change
Ray A. Collins urges Rio Rancho voters to replace or reform the six member city council. He argues current disputes and party lines hinder governance and calls for ballots in districts 1 4 6 and amendments to the city charter to enable a more functional leadership for the next 24 months.
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Gregg Hull
Journalism echoes through years from ink to blogs
A veteran journalist reflects on changes in technology and platforms while stressing that the core purpose remains to deliver quality information. He recalls starting as a photographer at the NMSU student newspaper in 1967 and later working across roles as photographer cartoonist and columnist. The panel at New Mexico State University highlighted journalism as a learning lab and watchdog for student government.
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Air Force School of Photography
New Mexico State University
NMSU
Bob Woodward
Carl Bernstein
Washington Post
Richard Nixon
St Felix Pantry and St Pius partner to raise funds
Community groups St Felix Pantry and St Pius partner to raise funds to fight hunger as fall fairs and harvest festivals begin. The piece notes cooler nights and colorful autumn leaves, mentioning local festivals and craft fairs.
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St. Felix Pantry
St. Pius
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