R. Braiden Trapp

School Board Needs Public Input

    Española School District parents better wake up, shape up and get their act together. The school Board is offering an opportunity to parents...

‘Doctors’ Not the Problem

    The letters received defending Northern New Mexico College’s mission and people require a little clarification. Northern has been the subject of an ongoing...

Two Invoices, One Alice

    The Española city council and the chamber of commerce continue to enjoy the duplicitous role of Alice Lucero. It could be rhetorically asked...

Incoming!

    Before Rio Arriba County commissioners even called the election official, Angela “Spence” Pacheco ran into her future home, the district attorney’s office, and...

Northern President ‘Misstates’Employees’ Number, Qualifications, Status

    In his rush to make our little Northern New Mexico College a university, president Jose Griego cut a few corners and “misstated” some...

Española NurseOne of the Good Guys (Gals)

    Brenda Romero has been a shining example of a loyal employee with great work ethic, dedication and the drive to go far beyond...

City Should Save Money,Lobbyist Superfluous

    It’s a lean year at the Roundhouse and the city of Española should encourage councilors and staff to do the heavy lifting as...

When A Verbal Contract Will Do

    What began as a simple request about Mesa Vista School District hiring an investigator became a battle of hide the goofs. And the...

Endorsements for State and Local Races

    Rio Arriba County lost true representation when U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici decided to not run for another term. That was bad but what’s...

General Obligation Bonds and Constitutional Amendments

It’s general election time and when you step into the voting booth you’re going to have your hands full. There are a lot of...

RTD Tax Too Much for Lower Income Residents

    The North Central Regional Transit District is trying to take a step toward financial independence by asking Rio Arriba County voters to condone...

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