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Some residents to get trash punch-cards

    Getting rid of trash and other debris just got a little cheaper for some Rio Arriba County residents.     The North Central Solid Waste...

Staff votes no confidence in Northern

    It’s official. The faculty at Northern New Mexico College followed the Student Senate’s lead, voting no confidence in the school’s top officials.     The...

Pueblo to house donated incinerator

    The North Central Solid Waste Authority entered into an agreement, April 17, that allows the company continued access to the Ohkay Owingeh Transfer...

One drops out of assessor’s race

    After assessing her financial and family situation, Democratic Primary candidate Lisa Martinez dropped out of the Rio Arriba County Assessor’s race March 27.    ...

Horses need a home

    A local nonprofit is struggling to feed several horses after getting booted off a Northern New Mexico ranch.     Monero Mustang’s founder Sandi Claypool...

Governor interviewing judge candidates

    It’s been nearly six weeks since a judge occupied the courtroom left vacant after Rio Arriba County magistrate court Judge Alex Naranjo retired...

Sheriff’s military fleet continues to grow

    The Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office acquired a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, two turtleback Humvees — officially known as High Mobility Multi-purpose...

High price for Los Niños renovation

    The Española School Board learned during its April 2 meeting that the long-awaited kindergarten renovation project at Los Niños Kindergarten could cost much...

Student Senate has no confidence in Northern

    Dissent and discontent is brewing among Northern New Mexico College’s students and faculty because they say the current administration’s policies and procedures are...

Former deputy’s lawsuit settled

    The Rio Arriba County Commission settled a lawsuit on Dec. 31, 2013 that paid a former County employee and political foe of Rio...

Medication management program designed to help seniors

    Misusing medication is one of the leading causes of emergency room visits by area senior citizens, said Rio Arriba County Health and Human...

Shortfall leaves District scrambling

    The Española Board of Education got some bad news late last year and as a result, it must devise a plan to absorb...

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