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  • Police tight lipped about shooting

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:43 pm ET  

    Rio Rancho police are investigating a shooting that occurred last Friday night in the southern part of the city. Rio Rancho police spokesman John Francis said a 34-year old man was shot in the upper right torso in the parking lot of Federico’s Mexican Food, 1590 Deborah Rd. Full Story »

  • Hewlett-Packard open for business

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:43 pm ET  

    Less than a year after breaking ground, Hewlett-Packard is open for business in the City of Vision. Full Story »

  • City campaigning season under way

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:43 pm ET  

    Here’s a great opportunity for Rio Ranchoans who think they can do a better job running the city than present elected officials: Candidate packets are now available for the city of Rio Rancho’s March 2, 2010, municipal election. Full Story »

  • School board expresses need for accurate census

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:43 pm ET  

    Federal dollars for Rio Rancho Public Schools depend largely on accurate census information, which is a good reason for residents to fill out their 2010 Census forms, according to RRPS Superintendent Sue Cleveland. Full Story »

  • City all aglow

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    Snow flurries in the air and the mercury dipping below 20 aren’t the only signs that winter is approaching fast in Rio Rancho. Full Story »

  • Pickleball players say it's the real dill

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    For Risa Caldwell, pickleball is more than a game and more than a sport. Full Story »

  • 'Tis the season to get your ski gear ... locally

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    Mark Scott is a man steeped in the idea of community. Full Story »

  • Comedian Rodriguez at Star Casino Friday

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    One month before his 55th birthday, comedian Paul Rod-riguez has a new movie, a cause to fight for, and plans to direct a new comedy. Full Story »

  • Historic day for Rio Rancho

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    Hewlett-Packard will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning and 8:30 a.m. Full Story »

  • Turkey, dressing and cranberries served at ... McDonald's

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    While Rio Rancho is known throughout the state as a place to raise a family, there are still a lot of people living alone in the City of Vision. For folks who have no place to go and for people who don’t know how or don’t feel like cooking, Julian Garza opened the doors of his McDonald’s franchise off NM 528 and Southern for a Thanksgiving feast. Full Story »

  • Hewlett-Packard facility a reality

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    Wednesday is a day that has been circled on more than a few calendars in Rio Rancho. Full Story »

  • No changes made to school district's travel policy

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    There won’t be any changes to the Rio Rancho Public Schools travel policy after all. Full Story »

  • City looking at direct injection

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    Purchasing water rights can be expensive. So, the City of Rio Rancho has come up with a way to reduce the quantity of water rights purchased. Full Story »

  • City makes federal wish list

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    Observer staff writer While thousands of boys and girls are writing their wish lists to Santa, City of Rio Rancho officials are busy getting their own list ready. Full Story »

  • Commercial vehicle ban recommended by task force

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    Jose Montoya drives a truck for a living and when he isn’t on the road, he parks the truck at his home in southern Rio Rancho. Full Story »

  • Forty years for man involved in wrestler's death

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:41 pm ET  

    One of three men accused of killing Vincent Espinosa, a former Rio Rancho High School wrestler, in 2007 won’t have to worry about finding a Thanksgiving meal for the next 40 years. Full Story »

  • ASK not what your school can do for you ...

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:40 pm ET  

    Officially approved by the state’s Public Education Commission and Public Education Department, the new ASK Academy coming to Rio Rancho has a few items on its want list before the 2010-11 school year begins. Full Story »

  • Lupus is gone, passion to write replaces it

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:40 pm ET  

    Like many Rio Ranchoans, AC Katt moved here from back East because of her health. Full Story »

  • Turkey bowling

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:40 pm ET  

    RIO RANCHO OBSERVER '” GARY HERRON PHOTO Stapleton Elementary was the venue for the Turkey Bowl on Nov. 18. The event was part of the school’s CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) program, which is aimed at helping children learn to eat and be active in healthy ways. Above, Stapleton music teacher Bonnie Northup shows third grader Savannah Stewart how to throw a frozen turkey at bowling ... Full Story »

  • St. Felix Pantry, McDonald's offer holiday meal

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:40 pm ET  

    Every year for the past 16 years, Julian Garza’s McDonald’s at 1390 NM 528 has provided a holiday home for those who need one. Full Story »

  • Readers share their favorite holiday recipes

    The Observer – Wed Dec 9, 2:40 pm ET  

    The Rio Rancho Observer recently asked our city’s residents to submit their favorite holiday recipes for our special Thanksgiving Day edition. Full Story »

  • City focuses its vision on the future

    The Observer – Fri Dec 4, 5:41 pm ET  

    The City of Rio Rancho is in the midst of updating its long-range development plan for the city and several residents have already provided input for what they want the future to look like in the City of Vision. Full Story »

  • Presbyterian on the move

    The Observer – Fri Dec 4, 5:41 pm ET  

    Presbyterian Hospital is making progress on constructing the first comprehensive hospital in Rio Rancho. Full Story »

  • City lagging in revenue collections for first quarter

    The Observer – Fri Dec 4, 5:41 pm ET  

    For the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Sept. 30, the City of Rio Rancho is behind projected estimates for tax revenue by $200,000. Full Story »

  • Preparing for the worst

    The Observer – Fri Dec 4, 5:41 pm ET  

    Rio Rancho Observer '” Gary Herron Photos Rio Rancho was the scene of a mock emergency situation last week, when the 64th Civil Support Team, local New Mexico National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction support team responded to a call at a “storage facility” on Unser Boulevard. Major Troy Chadwell , deputy commander of the 64th Civil Support Team organized the exercise, which involved about 22 ... Full Story »

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