Amanda Martinez

Customers Get City Bills for Thousands

Some city of Española residents got a big surprise when they opened their water, sewer and trash utility bill this month. An error caused some...

Reichelt Outlines Her 100 Day Plan

Lauren Reichelt has a long list of plans for her first 100 days as city manager. While the plan is for her to be in...

Council OKS MOU Allowing Use of Emergency Declaration Funds

The Española City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management that will allow the...

City Gets $17.5M for Water Projects

The City of Española was awarded more than $17.5 million from the New Mexico Water Trust Board to complete three projects to improve the...

DOJ: City Violated Open Meetings Act

The City of Española violated the New Mexico Open Meetings Act due to the failure of the City Clerk’s Office to document the time...

8 People Displaced After Apartment Fire

An Española apartment complex caught on fire on Saturday morning, leaving eight people without housing. The fire occurred at La Vista Del Rio Apartments, located...

Council OKs Club Tropicana Liquor License

A company owned by Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil now owns the liquor license attached to Club Tropicana. The Española City Council approved the liquor...

Reichelt Named Española City Manager

Decision was tabled until Sept. 23, when her nomination was approved in a 7-1 vote After several months of searching and at least one failed...

National Guard Troops Coming to Española

The New Mexico National Guard will deploy to Española in the coming weeks to provide support to the city’s police department, as it faces...

Oñate Bridge to Remain Closed for Now

Those hoping for the Oñate Bridge to reopen, to relieve traffic congestion, will have to wait longer. The bridge will remain closed and a date...

Reichelt Nominated for City Manager Position

No Decision Made, as Discussion Gets Tabled Until the Sept. 23 Meeting The City of Española has been without a city manager for 111 days,...

Resolution to Help With City’s Money Troubles Rejected

The Española City Council rejected a resolution to seek support from the New Mexico Municipal League for the City’s ongoing financial troubles. The resolution sought...

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