Vote Early to Avoid Election Day Rush in New Mexico
Our view urges voters to cast ballots early for the November general election.With five state constitutional amendments and three bond questions on the ballot, turnout could be high and lines long. Early voting is available 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday at Meadowlark Senior Center Rio Rancho City Hall and the SOuthern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority office.
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Beware of ghosts and goblins Halloween safety reminder
Parents rush home on Halloween to pass out candy and supervise young children while drivers focus on the road. The CDC notes fatal accidents rise fourfold as trick or treaters cross streets and misjudge traffic. Stay vigilant and keep Halloween safe.
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Heroes and goats in a community round up
A lively note applauds Rio Rancho and Cleveland high schools for a competitive volleyball match and praises schools that teach healthy living. It also condemns people who feed pigeons but neglect cleanup, urging civic responsibility.
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Rio Rancho Council Cuts Building Fees Amid Budget Fears
Rio Rancho moves to halve residential and drop commercial impact fees to zero to spur construction. Critics warn long term costs for roads parks and emergency services may outpace lost revenue with city expected to incur up to one million in deficits. Taxpayer Dave Bagley criticizes four councilors for prioritizing developers over residents.
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Caution on decorative contact lenses for Halloween
New Mexico ophthalmology group warns against nonprescription decorative contact lenses sold in stores or online. Optometrists urge eye exams and licensed prescriptions to prevent infections injuries and possible blindness among teens and young adults.
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Obama voter urges progressives to back Obama
Doug Long argues Romney would roll back women rights and equal pay, while Obama deserves support for continued progress. He warns many will be affected by the election, urges fellow progressives to vote for Obama.
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Romney endorsement mystery in final debate puzzles observers
Jeffrey Paul of Albuquerque questions Mitt Romney's apparent endorsement of Obama’s foreign policy in the final debate. He notes Romney agreed with Obama on drones Israel and human rights while accusing Obama of failures and flip flopping on key positions.
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Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with limits of 500 words for opinions and 300 words for letters. Submissions must include name, city, and a verification phone number. Anonymous pieces won’t be considered. The editor may edit for clarity and space and may choose not to publish any submission. Submit via email to rcarpenter rrobserver.com or by mail to 1594 Sara Rd Suite D Rio Rancho NM 87124 or by fax 892-5719. For questions call editor Rick Carpenter at 891-7163.
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The Rio Rancho Observer apologizes for errors and provides methods to notify corrections. Readers may contact staff via numbers in the page 4 staff box or leave a message at 891-7163 or email rcarpenter rrobserver.com with factual corrections and dates for timely updates.
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