... city was on the minds of many people who turned out this week to speak against the idea.         About 150 people attended a forum Thursday night at Rio Grande High, and most opposed the idea of incorporating the area.         A common theme was concern about the financial impact incorporation would ...
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... South Valley residents?     Those looking for answers will have a chance to hear the pros and cons of incorporating during a town forum tonight at Rio Grande High School.     Supporters claim the move would give residents more autonomy and say in their government. Opponents believe splitting from the ...
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... said.     A motive for the shooting, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., had not been determined.     Roger Valenzuela said his nephew graduated from Rio Grande High School and was not involved with any gangs.     Several of John Valenzuela's friends and family members had gathered near the site of the ...
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... Valley schools were locked down for about three hours Tuesday afternoon, trapping many students inside long after the school day had ended.     Rio Grande High School, Ernie Pyle Middle School and Kit Carson Elementary School were all locked down, although students had already been released from Kit ...
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... high school because teachers made her read books that had nothing to do with her heritage.         Now, Sosa-Provencio is a language arts teacher at Rio Grande High School. She talked about her struggles during the rally.         "Until teachers honor what kids bring to the classroom in way of their ...
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 Former Coach Cleared of Sex Charges By Scott Sandlin Journal Staff Writer           Former Rio Grande High School girls basketball coach Daniel Simmons III was acquitted Friday in record time of sex abuse charges involving a onetime player.         The player came forward ...
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... do this ... for a living.'"         The lesson took hold, and Chaves' three sons — Mario, Gian and Christopher — graduated from Rio Grande High, a predominantly Hispanic school better known in recent years for dropouts and infighting than for its success stories.         In New Mexico ...
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... ."         His son Gian Chaves, meanwhile, always knew he would go to a university after high school, but when he began discussing his plans with a Rio Grande High adviser, he was told that perhaps he should consider a junior college because it would be cheaper and easier.         Gian, who had a 3.5 ...
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Friday, October 09, 2009 2 Students Charged in Selling Drugs By Rozanna M. Martinez Journal Staff Writer        A Rio Grande High School student was arrested this week after he allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover officer in the school parking lot.     Another student who was allegedly selling drugs ...
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Friday, October 09, 2009 2 Students Charged in Selling Drugs By Rozanna M. Martinez Journal Staff Writer        A Rio Grande High School student was arrested this week after he allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover officer in the school parking lot.     Another student who was allegedly selling drugs ...
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