Sandoval County Redistricting 2022

School boards can have significant implications for our children’s education, which is why voters in Rio Rancho School District 1 deserve a serious discussion of the vastly contrasting positions of myself and my opponent. Yet Robyn Schmalz’s letter in last Sunday’s...

It’s no wonder that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently appointed Jason Bowie,serving as Deputy Chief of the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD), as Secretary ofthe New Mexico Department of Public Safety. To help prevent the violent incidents wehave seen around...

The Rio Rancho Observer in its Oct. 10 editorial and opinions page threw its policy out the window that banned publication of letters that tout or attack specific candidates for election. The attack came against Gary Tipp in a nonpartisan election for Rio Rancho...

By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary We are advised to consult our doctor if we have concerns about getting the COVID-19 vaccination. But what if your doctor is a politician who promotes misleading information about vaccines and masking? What if your doctor advocates not...

While Governor Lujan Grisham is Endorsed by the NEA, GOP Candidates Support Policies that Harm Educators Today, National Education Association-New Mexico (NEA-NM) endorsed Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for a second term, touting her moonshot investment in New...

A Dedicated Lifelong Educator Squares Off Against a Right Wing Extremist The following letter is Gary Tripp’s response to Brenner’s baseless accusations (click here to read selected Brenner tweets) that the Rio Rancho Public Schools are teaching critical race theory....