Jeff Tucker

County Dems Elect New Leaders, Downplay Split

    In a show of unity belying reports of a generational split within their party, Rio Arriba County Democrats have elected a new chair...

Railroad Moves to Make Old Road a ‘Scenic Byway’

    Two scenic railroads are on the same track seeking the historic designation of a scenic byway along the original route of the Denver...

Private Drive Disowned by County

    In a rare reversal, the Rio Arriba County commissioners have disowned a road in Cañones that some neighbors said is essential and had...

County Oil and Gas Leases Net Millions in Feds’ Sale

    Two energy developers scooped up the bulk of oil and natural gas leases in Rio Arriba County at the federal Bureau of Land...

Abiquiú Clinic Looks To Switch Locations, Expand and Improve

    A request for a special-use permit to construct a larger, $2.5 million health clinic in Abiquiú has met with little resistance.     The Rio...

County Opens $2.5 Million, Green Alcalde Building

    Rio Arriba County leaders have unveiled the County’s new fleet maintenance facility, the first completed portion of a multi-million-dollar project at the County’s...

Door-to-Door Trash Pickup Stirs Renewed Debate

    The chairman of the Rio Arriba County commission has proposed ending door-to-door trash collection for rural areas of the County, while the other...

Museum Bigwigs Look at O’Keeffe House

    Much like her world-famous artwork, the Abiquiú home of Georgia O’Keeffe doesn’t insist upon itself, nestled among trees in the adobe village overlooking...

Velarde to Get Community Center

    Velarde residents learned last week that Rio Arriba County leaders plan to build a state-of-the-art fire station and community center for the town...

Suit Claims Co-op Caused Las Conchas Fire

    A host of insurance companies are suing Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative for damages  from the 2011 Las Conchas fire, claiming the Co-op was...

County Retirement Benefits Could See Significant Boost

    The Rio Arriba County commissioners have approved a measure increasing the amount County employees must contribute to their retirement plans, while the commission...

Feds Mull Aid for New Water Tank

    The federal Bureau of Land Management is considering assisting a proposal to construct a 100,000-gallon water tank on public lands adjacent to Chimayó...

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