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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1976
Page
2
New Mexico farms sold 517 million dollars of agricultural products in 1974, up from 359 million in 1969. The Census Bureau reports 12,387 farms occupying about 61 percent of the state, with crops and hay totaling 158 million and livestock 359 million. The average farm size fell to 3,829 acres while per-acre value rose to 82 dollars.
A community gathering featured Mary Jones and Tony Rata on Hammond piano, with Halloween refreshments. The next monthly meeting is at Kay Woestman’s Vista Grande Apartments on November 11 at 7:30 p.m., with energy conservation talks by Gas Company of New Mexico and Public Service Company experts. The event includes an EOB workshop, free and open to the public, and inquiries can be made to 766-7255.
The Rio Rancho PTA urges voters to oppose Proposed Amendment 4 on the November 2 ballot. The group supports an elected school board over the proposed appointed board and recommends voting against Proposition 4.
On October 5 American Legion Post 118 presented honors to Rio Rancho. At the next meeting members are urged to bring canned goods for a food basket for a veteran’s family in serious need and to contribute monetary donations.
The Town of Cochiti Lake Parks and Recreation sponsors an amateur orienteering event at the Bland Canyon entrance five miles northwest of Cochiti Lake. It starts Saturday October 30 at 9 a.m. Open to all ages with minimal gear. Bring enthusiasm and old clothes to join the race.
Dance Theatre Albuquerque, New Mexico's only full time professional modern company, performs at Popejoy Hall November 27 at 8 15 p m and November 28 at 2 15 p m. The program features an Edward Steichen inspired world premiere and other works from ADT repertoire plus two new male dancers. Tickets range 5 00 4 25 and 3 50 with student and senior discounts of 1 00. Reservations and doors.
The University Women association invites all interested to a coffee meeting on November 6 at 10 a.m. at Four Hit Mobile Homes Community Center in Singing Arrow S.E. Miss Sallie Dunn of UNM Study Program will discuss education avenues offered. Dunn previously directed placement at St. John's University Santa Fe after completing her undergrad, and earned her M.A.
The New Mexico Retired Teachers Association announces its fall convention set for Thursday October 28 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Registration starts 8:30 a.m. with morning business reports and officer elections followed by a noon luncheon in the Plaza Hotel Ballroom. NRTA president Dr J Cloyd Miller to give the keynote. 2 p.m. breakouts cover community affairs living trusts NRTA insurance legislation and retirement education.
The New Mexico Arts Commission approved a $3000 grant to the Museum of New Mexico for completion of Photographic moves Contemporary Portraits from the Land of Enchantment. The documentary by Meridel Rubenstein will tour New Mexico and possibly neighboring states after a June exhibition at the museum. Rubenstein recently earned an MFA in Photography from the University of New Mexico and has taught on its faculty. The project also has support from the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and UNM committees.
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