R. Braiden Trapp

Husband, Wife Collaborate to Support Gala

News
This article was originally printed in the February 9, 2012 edition.     Robert and Angelina Valdez are a good artistic team.     “I come up with...

Parents, Taxpayers Need Plan,Direction to Improve Schools

Editorials
    It’s frustrating to watch the several different sides square off in the fight to blame someone else for our schools’ recent report card....

Council Unclear on DirectionFor Choosing Temporary Judge

Editorials
    Espanola Municipal Judge Stephen Salazar has heard from the state Supreme Court and the message was clear. One justice said he came close...

Learning to Be A Dad. . . on the Fly

Community
Rex Davidson, executive director of Las Cumbres Community Services, smiled when he said there is no owner’s manual for single fathers.     Davidson then quickly...

Paying, PayingAnd Paying Again

Editorials
    The average home or business owner doesn’t need to take inventory of his utility bills to know Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is clearly...

Mixed Signals;Who AppointsTemporary Judge?

City
By R. Braiden Trapp SUN Managing Editor     When Municipal Court Judge Stephen Salazar goes before the state Supreme Court for sentencing July 18, the city...

Drug Overdose DeathRates Persist

Editorials
    Once again, we present to Rio Arriba County and Española Valley residents the most recent drug overdose death statistics for 2011. It’s cliche...

City LosesRiehl Asset

Editorials
    Library director Teddie Riehl will be sorely missed by many in the community for a variety of reasons.     Marilyn Reeves was almost a...

Library Director Resigns,Heads Home

City
   The librarian’s prayer begins “Lord help me encourage people to have a love for reading and to find a friend in their books.”    ...

Losing McCurdy BuildingsAn Historic Shame

Editorials
    McCurdy School’s celebration of 100 years will be interrupted by the doleful demolition of four of the school's historic buildings. The loss of...

Judge’s Legal BillVote Was Illegal

Editorials
    Española residents await their municipal judge’s fate, which will be dispensed July 18 by the state Supreme Court. Some of us are also...

Who’s Schooling Whom?

Editorials
    Chef Ron Marquez had a sweet deal, ensconced in Northern New Mexico College’s main administrative building. Low rent, captive customers, untrained palettes and...
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