R. Braiden Trapp

A Little Patience, Please

    The North Central Solid Waste Authority is living life between a rock and a hard place. The consortium of Rio Arriba County, city...

Tax Cuts Weren’t Really Cuts,More of A Tax Shuffle

Quietly during Gov. Bill Richardson’s reign at the Roundhouse, we’ve sat back and watched many fees and taxes go up that don’t hit all...

Endorsements for Governor,Congressman and Secretary of State

    Regardless of who you would like to be the next governor, the staunchest of either party must agree, both Diane Denish and Susana...

Endorsements forFour State Offices

    Incumbent state auditor Hector Balderas is challenged by republican Errol Chavez. Chavez is a solid guy. He worked a lot of dangerous years...

Five Constitution AmendmentsOn Ballot Nov. 2

    Five amendments to the state constitution are before voters Nov. 2. Constitution amendments are put on the general election ballot every other year...

Cat’s Tale SpansThree Weeks, 1,063 Miles

   There is no limit to what a few people can do if they put their minds to it and are united in their...

General ObligationBond Endorsements

    Four General Obligation Bonds face voters Nov. 2. All are separate bonds and must be approved by voters to go into effect next...

Booming Silence from ResidentsCuts Us out of Air Force Meetings

    Our governmental leaders have been predictably silent as citizens all over the rest of Northern New Mexico hold rallies and bombard the United...

County Moves into New Century;Posts Meeting Agendas Online

    Rio Arriba County took a bold step last week and set up the inaugural electronic commission meeting agenda, with resolutions, addendum and vouchers...

United Way Funds ManyBadly Needed Valley Nonprofits

    United Way of Northern New Mexico began its 2011 campaign Sept. 12. For the next three months our United Way will be seeking...

Get Pink, Española Valley

    October is upon us and that means everyone must get pink. The Rio Grande SUN is pushing a PINK business challenge and 23...

Steamed, Not Roasted

    It helps to have the votes going into a fiery meeting. But Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative General Manager Wayne Sowell didn’t sound like...

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