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RTD Hub on Wet Soil

This article was originally printed in the July 14, 2011 edition.     The site of the new North Central Regional Transit District hub in Española...

Ex-City Manager Named in Suit

This article was originally printed in the July 14, 2011 edition.     The city of Española is counter-suing an engineering firm with personal ties to...

New Law Cracks Down on Enablers

This article was originally printed in the July 14, 2011 edition.     City councilors approved a measure aimed at making it easier to crack down...

No Such Thing as a Free Ride

This article was originally printed in the July 14, 2011 edition.     Hop onto one of North Central Regional Transit District’s blue buses and you...

City Double-Dips on Travel Bills

    Six city of Española employees and elected officials were paid a per diem on top of their already paid-for hotel rooms to attend...

As Furloughs Begin, City Hall Set to Get a Little Lonelier

This article was originally printed in the July 14, 2011 edition.     With the Española Fiesta winding down, the reality of furloughs for all city...

Trash Authority at Crossroads as County Threatens Split

    Rio Arriba County is threatening to dissolve its partnership with the city of Española to operate the North Central Solid Waste Authority if...

City Boss Pushed Purchasing Violation

    Española City Manager James Lujan played a central role in the city breaking its own procurement policy to re-stucco the exterior of City...

Highway Department Demands Do-Over

    Late to work today because of traffic coming into and out of Española?     That’s because the state Highway Department is making the contractor...

Saving San Pedro

    The century-old adobe San Pedro Church is undergoing some major repairs in an effort to preserve it.     The Catholic church was built in...

City’s Long-Absent MainStreet Program Officially Axed by IRS

    Despite numerous attempts to revive Española’s downtown area, it remains virtually lifeless except for a few lone stores, and the IRS recently revoked...

Co-op Tries to Connect Local Food, Consumers

    A little known group in Española is working to bring fresh, locally grown food to Valley residents.     A group called the Española Community...

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