Emma Breysse

$2.17 Million in Stimulus Money = 5 Local hires

12/31/09     Five of the 18 jobs have been created from the city of Española’s four stimulus awards totaling $2.17 million have gone to Northern...

Albin Criticized Over Hiring in Finance Dept.

12/31/09     When Acting Española City Manager Veronica Albin reorganized the Finance Department in November, the city’s governing body apparently didn’t realize she was limiting...

Politicos Quiet as Filing Day Approaches

    Political alliances that have crossed and recrossed over decades of Española’s political scene may cross again in March.     Rumors have been flying since...

Tax Man Comes Knocking at City Hall

The city of Española owes the federal government late fees that may total tens of thousands of dollars on over five years of federal...

Transit Dist. Board Delays Decision on Director’s Raise

12/10/09     After a closed session held by the board of the North Central Regional Transit District, the District’s executive director will have to wait...

Board Chairman Faced No Opposition in Santa Cruz Irrigation District Election

12/10/09     Nearly 200 voting members of the Santa Cruz Irrigation District voted Dec. 9 to keep Board Chairman Kenny Salazar in his position for...

Money Saving Measure: City Hall Closed for One Week

12/10/09     The Española City Council went into closed session Nov. 30 after citing a potentially invalid reason for doing so, and may have taken...

Health Care Providers Wary of Cuts

    Española Valley health care providers are watching and waiting to see whether a proposed redesign of the state’s medical assistance programs is adopted...

Engineering Firm Awaits City Payment on $1 Million Contract

12/17/09     Despite signing a contract nine months ago with Wilson and Company, the city of Española was unable to pay the engineering firm for...

Public Panicked Over Proposed Health Care Cuts

    A proposed redesign of the state’s medical assistance programs may require low-income residents to pony up the price for nearly 30 services that...

Main Street To Be ‘A Little Santa Fe?’

12/10/09     The new year will bring a new plan and some new construction to Española’s Main Street area, but a vocal group of residents...

Commission Dismisses Complaint Filed Against Muni Judge Salazar

12/10/09      A former Española Municipal Court employee’s complaint against Judge Stephen Salazar was dismissed last month, but will still cost the city $20,000.     Current...

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