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Lumberton Water Users Under Boil Order after Filter System Clogged

   The unincorporated village of Lumberton has been declared a state of emergency by Rio Arriba County due to lack of clean running water,...

Rio Arriba County Deputy Dies in Motorcycle Crash

   A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy died about 5 p.m., April 25 when he apparently lost control of his 2021 Harley Davidson Street...

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...

Chama Stuck for Another Year with State Police Contract

  Caught by a 180-day notice clause, rather than the standard 30, Chama Village Councilors voted during their May 26 regular meeting to maintain...

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...

New Director and a ‘Summer Celebration’

From Press Release     The New Mexico Wildlife Center will host on May 29 a “Start of Summer Celebration.”  The day’s activities include guided tours,...

Poppy Sales to ‘Honor the Fallen’

    American Legion Auxiliary Francisco J. Cordova Unit 17, in Española, will distribute red crepe paper poppies on May 28, National Poppy Day.     The...

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...

Norteños to Represent in State High School/Junior High School Rodeo Competition

    Several Northern New Mexico athletes anxiously await the May 27-31 New Mexico High School/Junior High School Rodeo Association’s state finals rodeo in Lovington.   ...

County Manager Rejects Four-Month Transition Contract

By William Coburn SUN Staff Writer     County Manager Tomas Campos rejected on Monday a four month extension of his employment with the County.     County Attorney...

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...

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