ABQjournal West News http://www.abqjournal.com/west/ ABQjournal West News en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:00 +0100 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:00 +0100 Sandia Prep Names New Headmaster http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21234126west11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> The associate head of Connecticut&#39;s Hotchkiss School was named the new headmaster for Sandia Prep on Friday. <!--indent--><!--endind--> &#39;The Little Engine that Could&#39; Celebrates 25 Years http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2123424west11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> The little hospital that could turned 25 this year. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Our Soldiers Will Be Missed This Thanksgiving http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2123317riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> We&#39;ve all seen the footage of returning troops at the Sunport coming home from war. Waiting for them is a special group of people waving American flags, saluting and cheering as the troops walk through the terminal. The welcoming group is not necessarily relatives, but loyal Americans grateful for what their fighting soldiers do and don&#39;t think the soldiers&#39; return should go unnoticed. <!--indent--><!--endind--> RR School Cuts Mean Classes Will Be Bigger http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21233139riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> A Rio Rancho school district official says the biggest impact of state budget cuts will be felt in the classroom as teachers grapple with larger class sizes. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Small Businesses Lament Tough Times http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21233118riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Lt. Gov. Diane Denish got an earful this week as Rio Rancho small business owners shared the nitty-gritty realities of coping with today&#39;s bleak economy. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Holiday Events Feature Bikes, Horses http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21233055riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Equestrians and bikers will be out on the road Sunday in two separate events aimed at spreading holiday cheer to young children and teens. <!--indent--><!--endind--> When&#39;s Best To Plant Perennials? http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21233045riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Q. I had found several perennial plants on sale this past weekend. The weather being so cold, I haven&#39;t planted them yet. Will they be OK until the weather is a little more forgiving? <!--indent--><!--endind--> Suspect Arrested in 8-Month-Old Homicide http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21234137west11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> In March, forensics experts found some blood on Christopher Sanchez&#39;s boots. Eight months later, they identified the blood as Luis Maldonado&#39;s. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Medical Plaza Plans Move Forward http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21233129riorancho11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> An Albuquerque-based developer plans to build a $50 million medical office and retail complex on a 20-acre site on the west side of Unser, opposite the location where Presbyterian Healthcare Services is building its Rio Rancho hospital. <!--indent--><!--endind--> $1.5M in State Money Frozen Because of Budget Shortfall http://www.abqjournal.com/west/21234148west11-21-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> A few years ago, Susan and Al Unser Sr. came up with a plan to convert an old building into an education center where middle school children could learn about NASA and space. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Tip: West Mesa Victim Was in Denver http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191220405223west11-19-09.htm Good Hand: Casino Protects Against Flu http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191211514707riorancho11-19-09.htm Sgt. Charged in DWI; Other in Fight Probe http://www.abqjournal.com/west/19121214717riorancho11-19-09.htm Residents Appeal Cement Decision http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191220525248west11-19-09.htm Bowling for Turkeys http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191211414682riorancho11-19-09.htm CVS Nears Completion on West Side http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191220165213west11-19-09.htm Did Rivalry Cost Rams, Cougars? http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191213564829riorancho11-19-09.htm Casino Protects Against Flu http://www.abqjournal.com/west/19122105258west11-19-09.htm Audiobooks Now Downloadable http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191213224779riorancho11-19-09.htm CVS Pharmacy Almost Finished http://www.abqjournal.com/west/191212234741riorancho11-19-09.htm Parents: School Indifferent to Bullying http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14234531riorancho11-14-09.htm Ex-Attorney, 13th Judicial District Judge Dies http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14234435riorancho11-14-09.htm Celebration Marks Return of Sandhill Cranes http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14225650west11-14-09.htm Fuss Persists Over Going Green http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14225717west11-14-09.htm Testing, Testing: Are You Ready for SAT? http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14225639west11-14-09.htm City Receives $65K Tool To Fight Graffiti http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14234519riorancho11-14-09.htm Fertilize Now for Great Spring Lawn http://www.abqjournal.com/west/14225626west11-14-09.htm Full Bellies for Better Thinking http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1423457riorancho11-14-09.htm Woman&#39;s Home Was &#39;Deplorable&#39; http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1422572west11-14-09.htm Quail Ranch Faces Obstacles http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122342138129west11-12-09.htm Hospital Seeks New Funding http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122319536789riorancho11-12-09.htm Free Grief Support Group Offered for Kids http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122319156749riorancho11-12-09.htm Work on Hospital Slated Soon http://www.abqjournal.com/west/12234238118west11-12-09.htm Grief Support Offered for Kids http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122341528104west11-12-09.htm Turkey, Football and Presbyterian http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122319276761riorancho11-12-09.htm Storm Look To Enjoy State http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122321476893riorancho11-12-09.htm Mediation Workshop Offered http://www.abqjournal.com/west/122320506836riorancho11-12-09.htm Humidify Your Plants and House http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703322west11-07-09.htm 3rd Suspect Arrested in Drive-By Shooting http://www.abqjournal.com/west/070344west11-07-09.htm Meetings Address Transit Concerns http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703342west11-07-09.htm Church Brings Congregation Outdoors http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703332west11-07-09.htm If Halloween Is Fading, Day of the Dead Is Rising http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703743riorancho11-07-09.htm City To Make Temporary Road Repairs http://www.abqjournal.com/west/070384riorancho11-07-09.htm &#39;Handicap&#39; Parker Nearly Crushes Officer http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703354west11-07-09.htm Desalination Could Boost Growth in Rio Rancho, But Not Easily http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703814riorancho11-07-09.htm Many in Crowd Concerned About the Cost of Becoming Independent http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703415west11-07-09.htm Main Street Project To Name Contractor http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703753riorancho11-07-09.htm Sandia Prep Head Stepping Down http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703425west11-07-09.htm Tax Bill Protests in County Skyrocket http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703825riorancho11-07-09.htm monumental growth http://www.abqjournal.com/west/05232192050west11-05-09.htm A little help with conversation http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348323708riorancho11-05-09.htm Mistake Leads To Suspect&#39;s $1M Bond http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348113684riorancho11-05-09.htm S. Valley Split To Be Discussed at Forum http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052321372075west11-05-09.htm RR Burglaries Up 33 Percent http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348223697riorancho11-05-09.htm English Learners Gain Confidence http://www.abqjournal.com/west/05232222105west11-05-09.htm Workshop Slated for Job Seekers http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348393717riorancho11-05-09.htm Storm a Veteran Bunch http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052349103748riorancho11-05-09.htm Park May Use Treated Wastewater http://www.abqjournal.com/west/310207riorancho10-31-09.htm Some Candy Little Ghosts Won&#39;t Touch http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101849west10-31-09.htm Decoration Destination http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101946riorancho10-31-09.htm It&#39;s Not Too Late To Get Bulbs Planted http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101839west10-31-09.htm Councilor Keeping Project Alive http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3102022riorancho10-31-09.htm Statue&#39;s Condition at Issue http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101924west10-31-09.htm MESA Club takes off http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101859west10-31-09.htm Projects Affected by Funding Freeze http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101956riorancho10-31-09.htm Dia de los Muertos Parade Lives On http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101913west10-31-09.htm Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101935west10-31-09.htm Rio Rancho Goes Purple for Violence Campaign http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354415676riorancho10-29-09.htm Unser Extension Bill Gets Sponsor http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292337244610west10-29-09.htm West Side May Get Hit With Snow Today http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292337554647west10-29-09.htm Schools&#39; Electricity Use Cut by Half http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354545689riorancho10-29-09.htm Celebrity Surprise http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354295663riorancho10-29-09.htm Officials pick dramatic sculpture for new fire station http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292339344679west10-29-09.htm Close Watch on Halloween http://www.abqjournal.com/west/29235545701riorancho10-29-09.htm Examination of 1930s Socialite at Esther Bone http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292355245711riorancho10-29-09.htm Doctor Visits Surge With Flu http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240659west10-24-09.htm Kids Urged To Walk, Bike to School http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401458riorancho10-24-09.htm Always Important: the Right Tools for the Job http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401449riorancho10-24-09.htm Forensic Class Teaches How Real Police Investigations Are Done http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240648west10-24-09.htm Prepare Trees for Wintertime http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401437riorancho10-24-09.htm 2 Dead in 2 Crashes on Opposite Ends of City http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240627west10-24-09.htm N. Valley Odor Control Station in the Works http://www.abqjournal.com/west/24079west10-24-09.htm Bariatric Surgery Returning to City http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240638west10-24-09.htm