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RR sees its first National Day of Prayer breakfast
Rio Rancho City Councilor Karissa Culbreath smiles as Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block leads a prayer for government during the National Day of Prayer breakfast Thursday at Rio Rancho Church of Christ. Carl Knauf photo.
In 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the National Day of Prayer. Sixty-nine years later, Rio Rancho saw its first National Day of Prayer breakfast.
The event took place at the Rio Rancho Church of Christ on Thursday, and plenty of attendees promptly made the 7 a.m. start. Members representing over 10 churches walked through the front doors with smiles and an apparent sense of comfort.
Letter to the editor: Legislators should look to the future
Story by Submitted | Apr 4, 2021 | Letters, Opinion |
Editor:
Last week’s Observer provided a valuable service by publishing two opinion pieces and a feature article asking lawmakers of both parties to briefly share their views on the recent legislative session and their hopes for next year’s 30-day session.
The Democratic legislators highlighted the session’s accomplishments in areas of significant need for Sandoval County and New Mexico, including education, health and small business. These Democratic lawmakers are looking forward to the next 30-day session with the goals of curbing predatory lending, promoting health and accomplishing tax reform.