William Coburn

Cops Must Train to Detect Cannabis Impaired Driving

    Recreational marijuana usage may now be legal in New Mexico but driving while under the influence of cannabis still is not.     Captain Lorenzo...

County Audit Reveals IT Concerns

    Information Technology concerns loom over Rio Arriba County’s 2020 audit.     The audit was performed by Cordova CPAs LLC. The audit states the County...

Jemez Co-op Trustees Approve Audits for Poles and Meters

   Audits of poles and meters were the topics of discussion at the regular May 28 Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Board meeting.     The Coop’s...

Trash Authority Agrees to Buy Green Waste Burner

   After months of debate the North Central Solid Waste Authority voted  May 21 to purchase a new green waste burner.     The Authority General...

Rio Arriba County Boat Ramps Remain Open

    Statewide restrictions on boat ramps due to low water levels only have affected some areas at the lakes in Rio Arriba County.     On...

County, City Agree to Appoint Film Liaison

   Rio Arriba County and the City of Española have both passed resolutions endorsing Jeff Padilla’s appointment as liaison to the New Mexico Film...

Jemez Audit Shows $661,000 Lost in Uncollectable Bills

   Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative trustees talked about the Co-op’s annual audit and potential buyouts at its monthly board meeting.     Certified Professional Accountant Andrew...

Cumbres & Toltec RR Ready for July 1 Opening

   The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is slowly starting to recover after taking a hit during the pandemic.     The spring board meeting on...

Truchas Land Grant Wants Trash Authority to Pay old Lease

    North Central Solid Waste Authority may be forced to end its partnership with the Truchas Land Grant. The Authority operates the Cordova Transfer...

Nursing Center Catch 22 Frustrates County Manager

   A vetoed bill casts an uncertain future for an Española Nursing Home.     The people of Rio Arriba County voted by 71 percent for...

Several County Fires Burn Brush, Structures, Homes

  The Rio Fire and 140 Fire, both near Abiquiú, were contained Monday evening according to fire officials.     The Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator...

Ojo Sarco Recognized for Community Work

  The Ojo Sarco Community Center was recognized for its outstanding community service by Rio Arriba County commissioners during its March 30 meeting.     Carol...

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