For the first time in its 31-year history, Rio Rancho Public Schools will have a new leader. The Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Robert W. Dodd as the district’s next superintendent during a meeting Wednesday, according to a district press release. Dodd, currently the director of school leadership and improvement for Montgomery County Public […]
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Rio Rancho school superintendent candidates meet the community, discuss their ideas
The three educators vying to be the next leader of Rio Rancho Public Schools took different approaches when introducing themselves to the community Monday evening. Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for the Bellevue (Washington) School District, billed herself as a native New Mexican with an understanding of the district’s need and a track record […]
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Candidates to helm Rio Rancho schools will appear at public event
The search for Rio Rancho Public Schools’ second-ever leader is nearing its final stages. The next step will be the candidates introducing themselves to the community. The Board of Education Tuesday selected three finalists as it looks to replace V. Sue Cleveland, the only superintendent RRPS has had: Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for […]
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Rio Rancho student earns scholarship for lab animal rescue business plan
A Rio Rancho student who plans to create a business rescuing and rehoming laboratory animals has won a $5,000 scholarship from U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union. Hannah Aranda is earning dual degrees in biology and psychology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in preclinical neuroscience and […]
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$120 million in cuts to New Mexico colleges, universities targeted DEI, energy
Restrictions to student aid and scaled back research grants could add up to double trouble for students and colleges in New Mexico next year, the state’s secretary of higher education warned legislators last Friday. The changes, some of which were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, include the scaling back of some repayment […]
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Nearly 400 more teachers to receive student loan forgiveness for teaching in high-need schools, subjects
Nearly 400 teachers working in New Mexico classrooms will receive student loan forgiveness this year through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, officials announced. The state awarded funding to 387 new teachers, adding to the 529 educators already receiving benefits through the program, which launched in 2013 to attract more teachers to the state. The […]
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What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students
The overwhelming approval of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond Tuesday means students across the district will learn in modernized buildings with improved safety features, expanded athletic facilities and new educational opportunities beginning next year. The measure passed with approximately 76% support, with 8,749 voting in favor and 2,738 against, according to unofficial results. […]
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What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students
Students across the Moriarty-Edgewood School District will learn in safer buildings with improved climate control and modern technology following voters’ approval Tuesday of a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies. The measures maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for residents, district officials said. For students at Edgewood Middle School, the […]
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Moriarty-Edgewood $20 million school bond passes, paving way for facility improvements
Voters in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District approved a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies Tuesday night, enabling the district to move forward with planned facility upgrades across its seven schools. The measures, which appeared on ballots in the Nov. 4 local election, will maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for […]
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Rio Rancho voters approve $80 million school bond for infrastructure, security improvements
Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond measure passed Tuesday night, securing funding for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The Nov. 4 ballot measure received voter approval, allowing the district to move forward with critical projects including HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, a new pre-K facility and the conversion of Rio […]