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Local student dies of H1N1
The New Mexico Department of Health announced Thursday that a 5-year-old girl from Rio Rancho and an infant from Roosevelt County died as a result of H1N1 influenza, also known as “swine” flu. The Department of Health also states that the children didn’t have chronic medical conditions.
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Seasonal flu shots to be available soon
As the fall season officially begins, ABQ Health Partners is ready to help community residents protect themselves from the seasonal flu, and is encouraging all residents to get vaccinated this year, including those without health insurance.
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City puts plans in place for lightning safety at events
The City of Rio Rancho now has guidelines in place to deal with the risk of lightning strikes at outdoor events.
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Police add another tool to fight drunk driving
People who have a few drinks better think twice before driving through the City of Vision.
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City is raising awareness of domestic violence
Thousands of people wore purple in Rio Rancho on Friday and it had nothing to do with the Colorado Rockies making the playoffs. It’s to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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Anti-Domestic Violence posters distributed in Rio Rancho
“Tell Someone The Violence Ends When The Silence Ends” is the headline of the poster that is being distributed to businesses throughout Rio Rancho as part of the Purple Ribbon Initiative.
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Students get a preview of Fiesta
Amy Melvin says when she wants something, she goes out and gets it.
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Mental illness awareness being raised
If you have cancer and don’t seek proper medical care, there is a high probability that your condition will worsen and you will eventually die. The same can be said for some forms of mental illness.
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Vesely honored for service to Balloon Fiesta
Kim Vesely got “pinned” this year.
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Victim gained strength at Haven House
The nightmares have stopped for Maria.
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Judge denies new trial for former city manager
Former Rio Rancho city manager Jim Palenick won’t be getting any money from the city anytime soon. Sandoval County District Court Judge George Eichwald denied Palenick’s request for a new trial and reaffirmed his previous decision in July that the former city manager was not due 10 months in back pay from the city.
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North Hills resident ready for streets to be fixed
Bump, bump, bump. That’s a common sound North Hills resident Jeff Varela hears on his way home. He hopes that tune will change soon.
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Mayor gets going on latest set of community meetings
Three Rio Rancho residents were able to have an intimate discussion with Mayor Tom Swisstack as the mayor kicked off his fall community meeting tour last Tuesday in District 1 at Maggie Cordova Elementary.
More of this story— Through Friday, Oct. 16, crews will be working on the east side of Unser Boulevard from Westside Boulevard to Cabezon Boulevard. The outside through lane will be closed during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each work day. The pedestrian path in this area will also be closed during construction.
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Rio Rancho Police need assistance solving auto burglaries
A promotion beckons for longtime Rio Rancho resident Terry Hibler, 57, to JCPenney’s home office in Plano, Texas, where he’ll be an operations manager overseeing the company’s call centers. He expects to be working in Plano in 90 days or so.
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Mayor says rough journey ahead
North Hills residents joined other involved Rio Ranchoans in attending Mayor Tom Swisstack’s community meeting in District 3 at Colinas del Norte Elementary on Tuesday.
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Digital billboards may appear in town
Several Rio Rancho residents listened to a presentation on digital advertising at the city’s Sign Ordinance Task Force public input meeting on Thursday.
More of this story— Through Friday, crews will be working on the east side of Unser Boulevard from Westside Boulevard to Cabezon Boulevard. The outside through lane will be closed during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each work day. The pedestrian path in this area will also be closed during construction.
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Artist loves not-so-idealic life
Don’t try to sell Wendell Unzicker on the ideal life of the artist. He knows better.
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Haven House contract extension deferred
Sandoval County Commiss-ioners will vote on approving a lease agreement between the county and Haven House during their meeting on Thursday.
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Teachers, school advocates say 'no' to budget cuts
Several teachers from Rio Rancho Public Schools joined teachers from across the state in Santa Fe last Friday to show their support for public education.
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Man who engaged in child pornography gets jail time
A Rio Rancho man doesn’t have to worry about making weekend plans for the next year. The State of New Mexico has made them for him.
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