New Mexico in the fall outshines New England's foliage
The author praises New Mexico in autumn for perfect weather, blue skies, and golden light. They revel in Santa Fe fiestas, the balloon Fiesta, the fair, Oktoberfest celebrations, and Dawn Patrol balloon launches, celebrating vivid colors, sounds, and scents while preferring New Mexico over the East Coast.
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New England
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Zorrobra
Pagan
Rio Rancho
Tropics
Back East
Grading systems defend their value amid praise and reform
A Rutgers sociology professor, Jackson Toby, argues that A through F grades provide essential feedback for students, parents, and society. He cautions that removing grades or praising all efforts robs learners of accurate performance signals and resilience, urging real standards and accountability in education.
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Jackson Toby
Rutgers University
Toby
Lue Tyler
Jitle Meaghan
Ending a baseball era and the World Series pause
The piece speculates the World Series being canceled signals a potential upheaval in baseball. It traces past shifts from 1904 to 1905 and notes a tense stalemate between owners and players. It warns of new leagues, rules, and sponsorships if the strike persists.
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Nule
Readers write on school traffic and safety at Lincoln Middle
Letters critique Mrs Gonzales actions over parking and street signs on Lema Road near Lincoln Middle School. Sue Salazar urges public cooperation and safety for 1600 students amid traffic woes. Robert Cook calls for public sex offender mug shots and stronger community protections. Plus thanks to United Way Day of Caring volunteers at Storehouse West.
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Lincoln Middle School
Lema Road
Gonzales
Albuquerque
Lincoln
United Way Day of Caring
Intal
Tammy Fae
Mike Miller
Force Base
Rio Rancho
Valies Corp
Michael Jakumin
Ted Jaramillo
John Fesser
John
Tammy
Mike
United Way
Rio Rancho Utilities
Intel and
Kirtland
Carol Nesbitt
Del Norte Gun Club Letter Discusses Noise Concerns
A Albuquerque letters to the editor section reports Del Norte Gun Club drawing complaints from the Rio Rancho School Board over noise and related issues. The piece notes community reactions and invites further reader input on public concern.
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del Norte
Albuquerque
Rio Rarichd School Board
Observer Action Line readers share comments
The Observer invites reader remarks on any issue via NEWS-Net at 867-4700 ext 2003. Callers may stay anonymous and comments may be edited for space.
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Community concerns raise town issues in Rio Rancho
Readers discuss a range of local topics from a foul odor near The Inn at Rio Rancho to sewer and parking lot safety at MLK. Citizens urge action on a wastewater problem, school crowding, bicycle lane rules, teacher unions, helmet laws, and sex education in schools.
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Rio Rancho
Unit 16
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