Senseless violence sparks debate on life value in society
An Observer editorial condemns a fatal stabbing in Albuquerque and urges reflection on the value of life. It cites two arrests in the killing of 24 year old Rio Rancho resident Michael Checkley after a September 19 street dispute and questions societal reliance on numbers while calling for greater respect for human life.
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Rio Rancho
Michael Checkley
Checkley
Albuquerque
Heroes and goats in Rio Rancho community roundup
Thumbs up to Jay Hart and the parks and recreation department for hosting the NMRPA conference in Rio Rancho last week. Rams of Rio Rancho win Homecoming football 35 14 over the Ostate Knights. Thumbs down to the senseless killing of a Rio Rancho man who was a valuable community member.
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Jay Hart
Parks and Recreation Department
NMRPA
Rio Rancho
Rams
Ostate Knights
Vox clamantis in deserto fades from Observer page
A longtime Rio Rancho reader critiques the Observer's opinion section noting Vox clamantis in deserto and Vox populi have dwindled since 1995. He recalls past writers like Gordon Parker Puglisi and Stripling, laments staffing churn, and recalls publishing letters over nine years. The editor invites letters to the Editor.
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Vox Populi
Vox Clamantis
Deserto
Harry Gordon
Kathleene Parker
al Puglisi
Duke Stripling
The
Rio Rancho Observer
Andy Jones
Bob Harpley
Fat Lady
Ted Sturgeon
Star Trek
Rio Rancho
Bond D support from UNM LA executive director urging Sandoval County vote
Dr Cedric Page executive director of UNM Los Alamos appeals to Sandoval County voters to support General Obligation Bond D in the November general election. He notes $155.2 million for state colleges and universities including $750,000 for UNM LA labs renovations and STEM upgrades. Absentee voting Oct 5 30 and early voting Oct 16 30 ahead of Nov 2 election.
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Unm-La
Sandoval County
Bernalillo
UNMLA
Anniversary recalls Kennedy assassination debates and lone gunman theory
The Warren Commission's findings face ongoing skepticism after decades of disputed investigations. A 1979 House panel suggested two gunmen and a possible conspiracy, while many Americans doubt the official narrative. The piece notes the era's rash of political violence and lingering questions about the FBI and Warren Commission.
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Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King Jr
Jack Ruby
Medgar Evers
Malcolm X
George Wallace
Gerald Ford
U.S. House Select Committee
House Committee
FBI
Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
Guidance on Submissions for Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with limits of 500 and 300 words respectively. Submissions must include author name, city, and a contact phone number. anonymous entries are rejected. The paper may edit for clarity AP style and space and may choose not to publish any submission.
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Ussuons
Sara
Suite D
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