RR resident encourages voters to support the road bond
I would like to share my opinion about the upcoming road bond on March 3, 2020. As I attend public...
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
I would like to share my opinion about the upcoming road bond on March 3, 2020. As I attend public...
Read MoreEditor: Are we to assume from the political cartoon in the Jan. 19 issue that someone who condones assassination is more electable than someone who has been unable to prevent the decline of the coal mining industry? Many people...
Read MoreEditor: The Rio Rancho Art Commission has seven dedicated art commissioners representing each of your council districts. We are an advisory body to the city council, making recommendations to enhance and promote the arts in Rio...
Read MoreJan 29, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Although I don’t often make movie recommendations — except to a handful of friends and...
Read MoreEditor: When discussion of the Second Amendment comes up, it seems an interesting aspect of that amendment is seldom talked about, and that is one of the intents of that amendment is, I believe, to give American citizens equal...
Read MoreJan 28, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Recent economic data indicates that job creation and wages are continuing their upward climb...
Read MoreEditor: In 2018, the state House, in a 48-19 vote, and the Senate, in a 30-4 vote, passed a bill to require a very small fee of pet-food companies who sold products in New Mexico earmarked to provide spay and neuter services to...
Read MoreJan 26, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
In 2016 Rio Rancho joined the ranks of New Mexico cities enacting an ethics ordinance to put...
Read MoreJan 25, 2020 | Editorials, Opinion | 0
It’s that time again, when political arguments become even fiercer and more venomous, and accusations are thicker than pigeons around a pile of spilled popcorn. Yes, it’s an election year. With city elections...
Read MoreJan 23, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Last month I wrote about the new itemized deduction rules and charitable donations. Hopefully,...
Read MoreJan 22, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide” (2019) by Karen...
Read MoreJan 21, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Several months ago, while shopping at Smith’s, I ran into an old friend for whom I have the...
Read MoreJan 9, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Jonny is a fourth-grader in a small, rural school in New Mexico. His teacher lacks any form of teacher’s license. It’s common for long-term substitutes to teach for an entire year or more in this school....
Read MoreJan 8, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Mayor Gregg Hull: This project “would be uniquely Rio Rancho.” City Councilor Bob...
Read MoreEditor: Your cartoon making fun of Greta Thunberg in the Dec. 29 edition was totally inappropriate and insulting. This young woman has done more to bring awareness of the climate crisis than any other single individual. To deny...
Read MoreJan 7, 2020 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
It’s been more than a half-century since I was a “bagger” at a grocery store,...
Read MoreJan 5, 2020 | Editorials, Opinion | 0
We are all familiar with the phrase “New year, new me.” This phrase is usually followed up with a New Year’s resolution. This may be cliché, but it’s a time-honored tradition. Here at the Observer, we...
Read MoreDec 31, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Last month I started my column with a passing comment about household budgeting for gifts this...
Read MoreDec 27, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Tara Westover’s memoir “Educated” (2018) was published nearly two years ago and...
Read MoreDec 17, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
The end of the year always inspires at Sandoval Economic Alliance to reflect on what has been...
Read MoreEditor: While out Christmas shopping this past week in Rio Rancho, I noticed a truly scenic photo opportunity of Sandia Peak. However, with the camera poised for the shot, I noticed a plastic bag blowing in the breeze while...
Read MoreEditor: I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance I received on Nov. 23 from Rio Rancho High School students volunteering with The Big Event in clearing my yard and garden bed of weeds. I especially want to thank Mr....
Read MoreDec 16, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
The City of Rio Rancho’s refusal to provide public information has reached a new low. On...
Read MoreDec 16, 2019 | Editorials, Opinion | 0
The Observer has instituted a new policy regarding letters to the editor about individual candidates. We now consider them political advertising and charge to publish them. We know some people will be angry over this. Please let...
Read MoreEditor: I would like to take this time to say “thank you” to everyone who made the 2019 NMAA Class 6A state championship game a successful event. Led by Vince Metzgar, athletic director at Rio Rancho High School who...
Read MoreEditor: According to Stephen Montoya’s article “Jail’s digital visitation offers more contact, less complication,” the Sandoval County Detention Center is the latest jail to risk rehabilitation and safety...
Read MoreDec 7, 2019 | Editorials, Opinion | 0
There have been some big sports events in the City of Vision in recent years, but, arguably, none bigger than last Saturday’s Class 6A championship football game, the first time the city’s schools squared off for...
Read MoreDec 5, 2019 | Editorials, Opinion | 0
The Big Event is a project Rio Rancho High School has organized for the past 12 years. In doing so, they have cleaned hundreds of Rio Rancho residents’ yards. The Observer loves that the students, faculty and staff at RRHS...
Read MoreDec 3, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
On a recent doctor visit, I conversationally mentioned that I had just joined a local health...
Read MoreDec 3, 2019 | Guest Columns, Opinion | 0
Hello, Rio Rancho. Some of you already know me, as I grew up here. It is great being able to play...
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