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Lack of Money Affecting Authority’s Projects

County
    North Central Solid Waste Authority officials are struggling to complete several key projects, after learning Rio Arriba County officials may have difficulty providing...

Plume Clean-Up Efforts Murky

County
    State and federal scientists have yet to determine if the clean-up efforts of a chemical spill in Española is working as planned.     New...

Commissioners Blast County Road Maintenance Efforts

County
    Some Rio Arriba County leaders are questioning the efficiency of the department headed by County Commissioner Danny Garcia’s nephew, Public Works Director Napoleon...

Property Trash Liens Disputed

News
    An area businessman is speaking out against a process he believes is cutting into the profits he makes from flipping foreclosed homes.     Dale...

Northern Official Placed on Leave

News
    Northern New Mexico College officials placed a high-ranking administrator on leave while they look into his on-the-clock behavior.     Outgoing College President Nancy Barceló...

Commissioner Wants Leave Policy Reevaluated

Community
    Rio Arriba County leaders are exploring the policy that governs mandatory time off County employees take when the offices close after the Christmas...

New Emergency Manager Named

News
    Rio Arriba County leaders named a permanent replacement about five months after Rio Arriba County emergency manager Mateo DeVargas stepped down.     County management...

County Worker Arrested for Aggravated DWI

News
    A top-ranking and politically connected Rio Arriba County employee resigned after being arrested, Oct. 1.     Former County public information officer Carlos Trujillo submitted...

City, Pueblo at Odds Over Lines

News
    City of Española leaders are refusing to pay a $1 million demand imposed by Santa Clara Pueblo officials, who allege the city’s utility...

$40,000 Restrooms in Works

News
    Children playing at La Arbolera Community Center playground won’t have to compete with the seniors visiting the site to use the restroom.     Rio...

Velarde Fire Dept. Still Dysfunctional

News
    Rio Arriba County officials are looking to replace a volunteer fire chief who abruptly quit rather than deal with a volunteer he considers...

Funding Sought for Growing County Jail Inmate Population

County
    New Mexico Association of County officials discussed plans, Aug. 27, to seek additional funding from the state to support state inmates housed in...
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