The city Of Rio Rancho signed a resolution that authorized a budget adjustment to the recreation development fund for North Hills Open Space Lighting along the North Hills Arroyo Open Space on March 9. According to the resolution, The North Hills arroyo open space is a nearly one-mile trail near Cherry Road used by citizens for walking, biking, sports practices, picnicking and disc golf. Currently, several of the existing lights are inoperable. “The lack of trail lighting can impact recreation uses. Lighting extends trail accessibility allowing for more flexibility in times available for recreation during seasons with shortened sun exposure,”…
Author: Michaela Helean
Christine Ybarra’s husband Celestino has dealt with lupus for a while, but the past few emergencies with his health have been more stressful than usual. For them, the Mariposa Fire Station can’t open soon enough even though Celestino has survived both experiences. “He has had both of his lungs replaced because of the lupus and has had his fair share of health problems,” Christine said. After he had his lungs replaced, he had two instances where he was on the brink of death and had to wait longer than usual for medical help. In June 2020, Celestino had blown a mitral valve…
“Our babies are family members.” — Brenda Clubine Annette Imboden was walking her sister Brenda Clubine’s dogs like she has been for years when she saw a silver pit bull eight houses down running toward her and the dogs. “The dog charged us and started attacking,” Imboden said. The dogs tried hard to get away from the loose animal. Bella, a 35 pound heeler mix, was able to get loose and run away with her leash still attached to her. Max, the larger 80-pound Shiba Inu, stayed and fought the pit bull. “I was screaming, hitting and kicking. Doing anything…
