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County Commission Backtracks on PERA Benefits

The Rio Arriba County commissioners have adopted a new resolution correcting a previously adopted resolution regarding retirement contributions. County leaders said the resolution adopted Aug....

Abiquiú-area Dance Studio Overcomes Objections

Efforts by a neighboring couple and another man to delay and thwart a private dance studio near Abiquiú were rejected by the Rio Arriba...

Ramsey, McCoyWin Jemez Seats

There will be at least one new member on the 11-member Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative board as Richard Ramsey defeated Michael Toledo Jr. Monday...

Chama Water Cut for Acequias from Abiquiú South

Members of the Rio Chama Acequia Association are rotating irrigation schedules and utilizing a fraction of their traditional water rights in the lower Rio...

County Clears Last Hurdle for New Waste Station

The New Mexico Environment Department has approved a solid waste permit for a waste transfer station and recycling facility in Alcalde, providing a resolution...

State Official ConfrontedOver Medicaid Suspension

Residents raised their voices in a chorus of anger at a meeting July 10 over the pending loss of mental health, behavior management and...

Co-op Candidates Show Generational Divide

Two challengers from two very different generations are running for an open seat on the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative board that is already known...

County Agrees to Pay for Newspaper’s Lawsuit

Rio Arriba County and the Rio Grande SUN have reached an agreement for the County to pay all of the newspaper’s legal bills in...

County Could Boost Pay for Elected Officials

The Rio Arriba County commissioners have postponed action on a resolution that would provide 15 percent pay raises to all of the County’s elected...

Fireworks Allowed Despite Risks

Española Valley and Rio Arriba County residents will be able to ignite the Fourth of July holiday with traditional fireworks and barbecues, although local...

Borrowed $5 Million Would Go to Waste

After being denied a federal grant due to income guidelines and after foregoing state assistance, Rio Arriba County commissioners have approved selling up to...

Dismissal LetterGiven Up by County

Just weeks after the Rio Grande SUN filed a lawsuit against Rio Arriba County seeking the termination letter of the Abiquiú fire chief, and...

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