14 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1988
Page
1
Survival competition draws rugged participants to mountain routes as supporters describe a harsh test of endurance and grit. Organizers promote a difficult course with steep climbs and rugged terrain across remote hill country.
The school page presents a range of student activities. It covers clubs athletics performances and upcoming gatherings. Readers learn about achievements schedules and deadlines across grade levels and departments.
USDA will distribute butter flour and milk today from 9 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm at the Rio Rancho City Auditorium. Recipients need income proof and two address proofs and must bring their own sacks. Post office hours change with Rio Rancho open weekdays 9 am to 3 30 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm Alameda branch 9132 4th St NW open 9 am to 5 pm weekdays closed Saturdays. Rio Rancho Events Committee will meet Sept 19 at 7 30 pm at The Inn to plan a Christmas parade and light show. public welcome.
Partly cloudy with afternoon isolated thunderstorms across area. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Highs in the low 80s and lows around mid-50s. Precipitation since month start is 1.23 inches with a monthly variance of 0.85. total since Jan 1 is 11.14 inches with a 5.25 variance. Information compiled by the National Weather Service Albuquerque.
Arts and entertainment section covers features and a complete television listing guide for Rio Rancho Paradise Hills Corralis and Bernalillo. Includes a 10 item community calendar and notes Olympic events.
A 15 year old Rio Rancho boy was arrested on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of 28 year old Bill Norton after a car and foot chase Sunday. Norton died at UNM Hospital from a chest wound. Norton’s wife and infant daughter survived. The juvenile’s name has not been released. Funeral services are pending.
Area schools face crowded facilities as enrollment climbs beyond capacity. Portable classrooms now dot every campus. Rio Rancho Elementary, Cibola, Puesta del Sol and others report higher current figures, with principals noting both coping strategies and strains on quality.
Sandoval County debates a one eighth cent gross receipts tax to fund indigent and mental health care. A 14 page report from a county committee led by Joanne McGlothlin recommends short and long term steps, including a joint powers agreement with Bernalillo County and a jail mental health staff expansion.
State Senator Dennis Chavez and Mayor Grover Nash criticize slow progress on installing 340000 dollars worth of NM 528 street lights. Jetcon Inc. awarded contract with mid- December completion target. project spans Sara Road to Leon Grande Boulevard. multiple future lighting plans cited.
James A. Kruger, president and CEO of United New Mexico Bank in Rio Rancho, will resign to become president and CEO of the Bank of Santa Fe, effective Oct. 1. He has held local leadership roles and plans to move his family next spring after his son graduates high school.
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