D.A.R.E. program expands with Rio Rancho changes and new lessons
An observer editorial reviews D A R E zeroes in on its mission to equip youth with skills to avoid drugs and violence. It notes the Rio Rancho Public School Board approved a modified D A R E program with Officer Chris Beck leading 10 week classes at Eagle Ridge and Lincoln middle schools and peers teaching at other sites. The program uses kept real and defines new acronym Define Assess Respond Evaluate while emphasizing personal responsibility and anti bullying.
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Los Angeles Police Department
D.A.R.E
Dare.com
Rio Rancho
Guidelines for submissions to Rio Rancho Observer
A notice outlining guest opinions and letters to the editor policies. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone, with word limits of 500 for guest opinions and 300 for letters. The newspaper may edit for clarity AP style and space and reserves the right to not publish or to omit submissions.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Letter on cow collisions and accountability in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho resident Terry Trujillo writes about a 2010 cow collision on Unser Boulevard near Progress Road and 10 similar crashes that year. He details contacting the New Mexico Livestock Board, alleges a King Ranch link, and claims a 2012 court dismissal without accountability. He urges residents to report incidents to identify cattle by brand and to enforce fence-out responsibilities.
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Rio Rancho
Unser Boulevard
Progress Road
NMLB
King Ranch
King Ranch Brothers
Terry Trujillo
Polygraph for Politicians Urged to Clean Up Honesty
A political commentary argues for polygraph testing of candidates to curb deceitful campaigning. The author insists honesty in politics is rare and urges voters to act, noting democracy hinges on informed choice and turnout.
Unlikely Consequences of Super PACs in 2012 Race
The piece analyzes how Super PACs amplify money in the 2012 presidential contest. It notes billionaires and large contributions dwarf dozens of small donors, with Colbert Stewart spoof illustrating opaque coordination. It compares Obama and Romney campaigns, outlines outside group impact, airtime costs, and suggests extending low cost ads to Super PACs.
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Jon Stewart
Colbert
Stewart
Guy Colbert
Obama
Romney
Karl Rove
Crossroads Gps
Republican Jewish Coalition
Israel
Koch Brothers
Times
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L.A. Times
Jay Miller
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