Sandoval County, SEA enter new funding contract
Sandoval Economic Alliance has amended its contract with the county. SEA is a...
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Month: June 2020
Longtime Rio Rancho coach, administrator Latham played for Bill Gentry
Bill Gentry’s distinct Texas drawl and Fedora hat were unmistakable personal trademarks...
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Letter to the editor: Pearce takes a play out of Trump’s playbook; ‘we deserve better’
Editor: After reading Mr. Steve Pearce’s commentary (Observer, June 21), all I can say is,...
Read MoreOur View: Patience is the key this school year
As Rio Rancho Public Schools wrestles with all the details, many yet unknown, that go into the re-opening of its schools, administrators and staffers, as well as the five-member school board, are confronting difficult,...
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RRPS plans for greater output of info
Walmart might not be the only place where you’ll find a welcoming greeter. Rio Rancho Public...
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RR minority entrepreneurs tell of experience
Three minority-owned business owners in Rio Rancho said they feel supported by the community,...
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Couple accused of a crime spree in Sandoval County still at large
Sandoval County, NM – On June 25, 2020, the Sandoval County “Street Crimes &...
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Construction of landmark park ongoing
Construction of the first phase of Campus Park, planned as an iconic outdoor event venue, is...
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Nagel on Finances: Plan for future of business as the economy reopens
The economy is opening up, ever so slowly, with retail stores and restaurants returning to limited...
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Store promotes health, stress relief with teas & more
After recovering from life-threatening health problems, a local woman from California opened a...
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Ellos Pasaron por Aqui: Oñate, exiled then and exiled now
Editor’s note: In light of the mayhem in Albuquerque last week surrounding the Oñate statue...
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New law allows PPP loan forgiveness, more repayment time
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, signed into law on June 5, changes the Paycheck...
Read MoreUNM addresses eating disorders at expanded clinic
People living with eating disorders often present with a complex picture of interrelated medical and psychiatric conditions. The University of New Mexico’s newly expanded Eating Disorders Clinic will offer patients access...
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Affordable housing complex planned
A 240-unit affordable housing community is moving into Rio Rancho along US 550, according to a...
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Are kittens being quietly euthanized?
Editor: Where are the kittens? We have just passed through the traditional “kitten...
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Late city administrator remembered as caring and tough
A past manager for the City of Rio Rancho, Ralph “Bud” Bentley, 69, passed away June...
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From My Book Shelf to Yours: Only white people can be considered racist
Robin DiAngelo’s “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk...
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Fear of the different creates an uncivilized society
Editor: Mississippi is not the only state where the Peckerwood tree grows. Yankees can get pretty...
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NM farmers serve fresh produce to seniors
When senior citizens are no longer able to eat meals at senior centers because of COVID-19,...
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COVID leads county to decrease 4-H funds
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our economy, Sandoval County is faced with cutting or...
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Clerk awaits direction for general election
In a primary election unlike any other, due to COVID-19, over half the votes cast in Sandoval...
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RRPS looks at technical classes: District plans 15 CTE courses for ’20-21
The popularity of career-technical education in Rio Rancho Public Schools is not to be disputed:...
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RRPS looks at fever-check devices: Temperature-check tablets cost $159K
Big Brother may not be watching you, but he’ll know what your body temperature is....
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Nonprofits make changes to keep serving in pandemic
Life.Church Rio Rancho Life.Church Rio Rancho, part of a Christian church with 34 sites in 10...
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Woman survives severe shock
There’s no doubt that Larry Tafoya saved his wife Carly’s life when she was...
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Voyage to the bottom of the sea: RR native to view dive
It’s history in the making: An ambitious, four-phase program of dives into the Pacific Ocean...
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Local legislators discuss expectations of special session
The New Mexico Legislature is gathering June 18 for a special session to rewrite the general fund...
Read MoreGuest column: Demanding social justice
There is a video circulating on social media of a beautiful little girl, her smiling face aglow in pride, proclaiming “Daddy changed the world.” It is both uplifting and heart-breaking. The little girl is at one of...
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Johnson emerged as top candidate from field of three finalists
Come June 30, Sandoval County Manager Dianne Maes will retire, and Wayne Johnson will step into...
Read MoreSafeWise proclaims City of Vision as fifth-safest in NM
Rio Rancho is the fifth-safest city in New Mexico, according to SafeWise, an independent review website. Last year, SafeWise rated Rio Rancho as the fourth-safest city. The ratings are based on U.S. Census population numbers and...
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