Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEP’s inception in 1998. Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]
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Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes
Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEP’s inception in 1998. Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]
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EVCA Partners with Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Resources for Students
Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]
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Adult and Child Escape Safely from Burning Vehicle
At approximately 10:45 p.m. Sept. 11, Torrance County and Moriarty fire departments were dispatched to a vehicle fire at mile marker 30 on Highway 41. According to an alert from the Moriarty Fire Department, a sedan was pulled off to the side of the road fully engulfed in flames when they arrived, and an adult […]
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Letter to the Editor: SAVE Act is necessary to ensure that only citizens vote
Submitted by Beth Dowling, Rio Rancho As U.S. citizens are becoming more aware and concerned about the dangers of unlawful, noncitizen ballots being cast in the upcoming election, Congress is reviewing and updating current federal law concerning citizen voting, and what can be done to change it “with the times” to make sure only lawful […]
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Commissioners OK additional water money for Carñuel wastewater project
Residents of the Carñuel area continue to see local officials working to improve their water situation. Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to spend almost $578,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money toward a wastewater project in the East Mountains community. The commission in 2021 approved $3.85 million for the project, though bids for the […]
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Commissioners OK additional water money for Carñuel wastewater project
Residents of the Carñuel area continue to see local officials working to improve their water situation. Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to spend almost $578,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money toward a wastewater project in the East Mountains community. The commission in 2021 approved $3.85 million for the project, though bids for the […]
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Son of Late Bernalillo Councilor Appointed to Complete Father’s Term
The Bernalillo Town Council unanimously approved Gerred Prairie as the town’s newest councilor during its Sept. 9 meeting. In an emotional ceremony, Municipal Judge Geoffrey Rinaldi swore him in as his family gathered around to support him. Gerred is the son of Dale Prairie, who died unexpectedly Aug. 23 after serving 23 years on the […]
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Sandoval County honors victims of 9/11
Once again, Rio Rancho will show it will never forget the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Dozens of volunteers, including Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, woke up early on Sept. 10 to help with its annual “planting” of 2,996 American flags at Vista Verde Memorial Park to honor those who died in the terrorist […]
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Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office hosting Voter Registration Day celebration
The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day with its annual Voter Registration Day event. The event is set for Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square, located at 415 Silver Ave SW. According to the county, the registration day event “focuses on empowering every eligible […]