Nick Wilkinson

‘Cagney and Lacy’

10/27/05     In Española, the job of code enforcement is not for the weak of heart or stomach.     Each Monday through Thursday, the city's two...

Unheeded Pay Plan Holds Up Union Talks

10/20/05     The union that represents Española municipal employees last month declared an impasse in its negotiations for a new contract with the city. Union...

Fingerpointing over 911 System

10/13/05     At least 10 years and thousands of dollars later, Rio Arriba County's 911 service has little to show for a comprehensive addressing project...

Years Later, City Plans Waste Plant Upgrades

10/27/05     The city of Española is moving forward with plans to expand its wastewater treatment plant, City Manager Jim Romero said.     An expansion is...

City Explores Selling Unused Mine

10/20/05     Rather than comply with state mining regulations that would cost an estimated $50,000, the city of Española may instead try to sell its...

Home Heating Costs Worry Residents

11/3/05     Brace yourself for high natural gas prices this winter.     That was the message delivered by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) officials...

Union, City Call In Federal Mediator

11/10/05     Federal mediator David Martinez arrived at city hall Nov. 4 to begin mediating a labor dispute over a new contract for municipal employees.    ...

Why Did So Many File?

11/10/05     There were more bankruptcy filings from Rio Arriba County in October than in the previous four months combined.     Bankruptcy lawyers said the spike...

Radio Meters Wrecked

11/10/05     Some city residents are tampering with the high-tech radio transmitters the city of Española installed in March, city employee Carl Archuleta said.     The...

Helping Four-Legged Friends

11/10/05     For some, rescuing animals from the aftermath of catastrophe is almost as important as rescuing people.     Gretchen Yost, a veterinarian at the Cottonwood...

Candidates for Española Mayor Begin Campaigns

11/3/05     Former Española city councilors Floyd Archuleta and Patrick Trujillo are each planning to run for mayor in next year's municipal election.     The posts...

Central Health Center Plans Take Another Step

11/3/05     A land swap between the city of Española and Rio Arriba County is one step closer to fruition after an Oct. 26 council...

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