Rio Rancho opens open-air planetarium and observatory
The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society celebrated the open-air Rainbow Park planetarium and Rainbow Park Observatory with community funding from City of Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, and local businesses. Key contributors include Melanie Templer, Walter Hiltbrunner heirs, John Sefick, Julian Garza, URI Construction, Green Angels Landscaping, K-Star Electric, Lafarge Concrete, and three Eagle Scout projects. The facility features zodiac benches, a sundial, and a future schedule of star-gazing events, camps, and teacher workshops.
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Local families host Swiss German and Brazilian exchange students in Rio Rancho
Four Rio Rancho families welcomed high school exchange students from Switzerland Germany and Brazil through the SHARE program for the 2018 16 school year. The regional director thanks host families schools and community and invites new hosts for the 2016 spring semester noting coordinators and staff will supervise.
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Colleges fail to align student skills with job market demands
John Hyde of NYIT and Amy Bravo argue in a guest column that about 70 percent of students doubt their readiness while under 40 percent of employers agree. Colleges should expand real-world training, internships, and leadership programs to boost career readiness and reduce the gap between education and work. NYIT, Alma College, and Purdue are cited as models.
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Rio Olympics Water Health Warning From Rio Rancho Commentator
Roy Slezak, former Rio Rancho city councilor, argues that Rio de Janeiro must relocate water events or delay the Games to protect global health. He notes sewage contamination and calls for a safe venue outside South America, warning of potential worldwide disease outbreaks and criticizing the IOC and local officials.
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