Rio Rancho students win big at New Mexico State Fair cooking
An Observer editorial highlights 34 Rio Rancho High School culinary arts students led by Fama Finley-Lara and Michelle Ouderkirk who earned top honors including Sky Twitchell’s Best of Show green chile chicken casserole. The piece praises life skills gained, from following recipes to leadership, resilience, and potential careers in cooking.
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Rio Rancho
Fama
Michelle Ouderkirk
Sky Twitchell
Chris Berber
Norman Gomez
Andrew Burlingame
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Editor notes shift to letters on election in Observer
Billy Corbett of Rio Rancho criticizes Democrats in New Mexico for tax raises and supports Tea Party ideals. He questions Tim Lewis on tax statements and endorses reducing state spending while noting Jack Thomas’s stance.
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New Mexico
Jack Thomas
Tim Lewis
U.S
Thomas
Lewis
Billy Corbett
Rio Rancho
Democrats blamed for many past policy moves and road repairs
A letter argues Democrats bear responsibility for bailouts, stimulus, healthcare reform, and bank regulation while urging voters to reject future bond issues. It cites higher property taxes, aging Rio Rancho streets, and hospital access issues, urging a no vote to curb government spending. It also references local road concerns on Spring Road and Meadowlark Lane and calls for spending restraint ahead of elections.
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Rio Rancho
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Presbyterian Hospital
Sky isnt falling yet Rio Rancho budget fears grow
Rio Rancho Public Schools faces potential state and federal funding cuts as Santa Fe considers 2 percent to 4 percent reductions and $4 million in federal stimulus income may vanish. With salaries 88 percent of the budget and limited fixed-cost cuts, districts may face layoffs or program cuts if funding does not rebound. Richard Bruce, RRPS Chief Operations Officer, warns of looming belt-tightening and urges community input to elected officials.
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Rio Rancho
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