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Elections have consequences; that’s what one former mayor currently running for mayor told the Rio Rancho Observer recently. Regardless of what he was referring to when he made that comment, he’s absolutely correct.
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What a night! Gym packed to see RR-CHS game
Sunday, February 7, 2010 12:12 AM MSTThe evening of Jan. 30 was a great time to be in the Cleveland High School gymnasium.
News Update
- Freeze means freeze: Lawmaker's bill cracks down on state hires
- Early voting starts Wednesday
- Water main break disrupts Chamisa Hills roadway
Editor’s Note: The Santa Fe New Mexican is providing coverage of the 2010 legislative session to the Rio Rancho Observer. Keep coming back to rrobserver.com for more updates.
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TOP STORIES
Mayoral candidates state their cases: Swisstack continues to build partnerships
Monday, February 8, 2010 2:38 PM MSTIn 2008, a familiar face returned to take the helm of Rio Rancho. Now that familiar face, Tom Swisstack, is seeking to stay in place.
Mayoral candidates state their cases: Owen would seek city ethics reform
Monday, February 8, 2010 2:38 PM MSTFormer Rio Rancho mayor Jim Owen (2002-06) hopes to take the reins of the city once again, feeling that the work he started in his first term has gone unfinished by the two mayors who have served since he lost to Kevin Jackson four years ago.
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| Preschool Expo 2010 | |
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| On January 30, 2010, Many of the local Preschools and activity providers will be in one location, the Cabezon Community Center located at 2305 Cabezon Blvd., Rio Rancho. To provide you with information on their programs and answer any questions you may have. Free to the public. |
| Become a Paralegal! | |
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| Get started as a paralegal. UNM Continuing Education is offering a Paralegal Certificate Course starting August 24 through October 19, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. For $2,100, you will attend 31 class sessions and get a comprehensive introduction to the legal system and basic concepts of paralegalism, including civil procedure, litigation, evidence, interviewing, law office management, ethics, Court rules and procedures. You will learn basic library and online research, in addition to legal analysis and legal writing skills. |
| Furball 2009 | |
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2009 Furball. Don’t miss the biggest and furriest fundraiser of the year benefiting New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal shelter, Watermelon Mountain Ranch. 4pm The Blessing of the Animals (free event) and 5:00pm the 2009 Furball festivities begin. Bid on luxury items in the live and silent auctions. Test your luck at the Lucky Duck Prize Pond. Bid on animal portraits of actual residents of the ranch painted by local artists in the first ever Animal Art Auction. National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, 1701 4th St. SW, 620-2294, www.wmranch.org. Tickets: $125. |
| 2009 Mayor's Gala | |
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| The 2009 Rio Rancho Mayor's Gala to benefit the Rio Rancho Community Foundation is a Masquarade theme - Le Carnivale! The evening will include dinner, dancing, music by the Bird of Paradise, live and silent aucitons and a cash drawing. Tickets are $150 and are available by calling 994-4112. Wear a mask and enjoy an evening to remember. |
| Sandoval County Civitan Club | |
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| Sandoval County Civitan Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Santa Ana Casino banquet room. Come join us! For more information contact Tony Cook at 898-6884 or Peggy Reade at 867-5651. |
