Special eclipse viewing at Rainbow Park Observatory
The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society opens Rainbow Park Observatory at 6 p.m. for a Supermoon total eclipse viewing. Moon enters partial penumbral shadow at 6:10 p.m., umbra begins 7:07, total eclipse 8:11 to 9:23, leaves umbra 10:27. Observatory at 300 Southern Blvd behind Rainbow Pool offers telescope views until about 11.
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CHS Reworks Traffic Flow After Home Games
Cleveland High School announces new traffic plan for football games starting this Friday against Eldorado. The main student lot will clear west and exit east after halftime. a school resource officer will guide cars via Paseo del Volcan while Laban Road access is restricted to the east gate and the drop-off lane.
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Westside to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Boulevard Improvements
City schedules a 11 am to noon ribbon cutting on Tuesday to celebrate Westside Boulevard upgrades. The ceremony marks completion of bridge expansion and approach work west of Golf Course Road, along with eastbound lane paving, top lift asphalt, signs and striping.
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Sandoval County Ranks High for Social Security Benefits
Smart Asset ranked New Mexico counties by average annual Social Security benefits. Sandoval County placed third in the state, with retirees receiving $17,306 yearly. The top ten counties listed include Los Alamos Lincoln Sandoval Torrance Catron Sierra Grant Bernalillo Santa Fe and Lea.
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Memorial honors line of duty deaths at veterans park
Rio Rancho Police Chief Michael Geier led a brief Friday ceremony at Veterans Monument Park to dedicate five granite plaques in the public safety memorial, joining plaques for Germaine Casey and Joe Harris Sr. He said more names would follow as the memorial expands.
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Ron Vigil
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Hayes
Bond for sewage plant on Sara fails
Rio Rancho officials vote 4 3 to issue a 25 million utility revenue bond to replace Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 on Sara Road but state law requires five votes. Opponents call the move too costly and unnecessary. Mayor Gregg Hull cast the deciding tie before the rule blocked issuance.
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Rio Rancho mayor's job description heads to March vote
Rio Rancho voters will decide if mayor duties should allow outside employment only with governing body permission and expanded leadership roles. City Council voted 4 to 2 to send the charter amendment to the March 1 municipal ballot.
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Mayors highlight growth in Rio Rancho and Bernalillo
At the State of the Cities luncheon in Sandoval County Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres outlined ongoing economic growth. Torres cited 40 new business licenses in 18 months and the Mountain West Brew Fest success. Hull noted 1,720 new jobs with firms adding positions and the arrival of Chick fil A, plus new retail and fast food. Housing expansion and a first assisted living center were also noted. PNM honored several local companies for energy efficiency at the event.
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Banned Books Week Sparks Reading Freedom Echo in Rio Rancho
Librarians in Rio Rancho join nationwide Banned Books Week celebrating the freedom to read. The event recalls a 2001 December book burning, including Harry Potter titles, which drew global media attention. City official Lynette Schurdevin notes Potter inspired more children to read. The ALA notes over 11,300 titles challenged in 33 years, with classics frequently reappearing on banned lists.
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