Nick Wilkinson

Arrests Likely in Vote-Buying Probe

3/16/06     Special agents for the state Attorney General's Office are wrapping up their investigation into alleged vote-buying during the Española city election cycle.     "We...

Modern Campaigns Here to Stay

4/6/06     Española city politics entered the 21st century during the last election cycle.     When then-city councilor Joseph Maestas hired the Soltari consulting firm out...

City Pays Tribute to Officer

3/16/06     In one of the final city council meetings of the Mayor Richard Lucero administration, elected officials were on their best behavior.     For a...

City Pays Ex-Councilor’s Unlicensed Business

3/30/06     Four days before this month's municipal election, the city of Española paid $3,289 to the company of an outgoing city councilor.     The city...

Council Plans to Resurrect Lodgers Tax Board

3/23/06     The city of Española may finally get a lodgers tax board. The board is required for a municipality to legally spend lodgers tax...

Española Election Fallout Felt at City Hall

3/16/06     The new administration at Española city hall isn't wasting much time, but it may be tripping over itself from exuberance with newfound power.    ...

City Wants to Increase Size of Local Skate Park

3/30/06     The city of Española applied for a $373,000 state grant to expand a skate park at North Railroad Avenue and Vietnam Veterans Memorial...

Campaign Conducted Illegal Fundraiser Raffle

3/16/06     A $100-a-ticket raffle to raise funds for Floyd Archuleta's mayoral campaign violated state law, state officials confirmed.     Campaign treasurers held the fundraiser at...

Udall Explains Medicare Mess

3/30/06     U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., was in Española Monday to warn senior citizens about a May 15 deadline to enroll in a Medicare...

Campaigns Submit More Finance Reports

3/9/06     The two factions vying for control of the Española city council submitted another round of campaign finance information last week.     The city has...

House Cleaning Begins

3/30/06     Heads were rolling Tuesday night at the first Española city council meeting under new Mayor Joseph Maestas.     Planning Director Marvin Vigil, Personnel Director...

City Employees File Complaint over Delayed Contract

3/9/06     The battle between the city of Española and the union representing many of its employees has entered a new phase.     Local 1188 filed...

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