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Sparks Fly over District Residency

    An Española School Board member accused a fellow Board member of wrongdoing, just moments after admitting she sold the trailer that tied her...

Ex-Magistrate Judge Wins Commisson Race

    Voters overwhelming elected political strongman Alex Naranjo Tuesday (6/4), to the Rio Arriba County Commission District Two seat currently held by Democrats for...

Railroad Officials Approve Budgets

    The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission approved two new budgets for the 2014/2015 fiscal year.     The Commission approved a $4,247,447 operating budget...

Dollar Store Gets Green Light for Velarde Location

    If everything goes according to plan, Velarde residents won’t have to drive the 15 miles to Española for household goods and other personal...

Background Checks Reveal Few Run-Ins With Legal System

    Some of the candidates seeking Rio Arriba County’s top law enforcement position have instances of questionable behavior in their backgrounds.     Out of the...

Woman Banned from Group After Panic Attack

    A Rio Arriba County woman said when she walked into Española’s Inside Out Recovery Program she was hoping to get help with her...

County Looks to Address, Fix Homeless Problem

    Rio Arriba County officials are looking to establish an affordable housing ordinance that will make it much easier for the County to work...

Officials Mull Ways to Cut Jail Spending

    Rio Arriba County lawmakers are discussing ways to reduce the amount of money spent on housing those who commit crimes within the County.    ...

Sheriff’s Office Plans to Exchange Old Firearms

    Because of a resolution voted on unanimously by the Rio Arriba County Commission, Sheriff Tommy Rodella was granted permission to dispose of several...

Co-op, Tribes Approve Easement Policy

    The Jemez Mountain Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees approved a policy May 30 to help guide the Co-op through future tribal easement negotiations.    ...

Lodgers Tax Benefits County Nonprofits

    Local nonprofits received a financial boost from a special tax meant to help attract visitors to the area.     Rio Arriba County Commissioners approved...

Election, Canvassing Hit Snags

    Rio Arriba County’s Election canvass got off to a slow, confusing start June 9 at the Tierra Amarilla County Commission Chambers.     But nearly...

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