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Marijuana Grower Files Suit Against Village of Chama

A company seeking to build a hydroponic marijuana grow in Chama is suing the village for levying conditions on permits that are impossible for...

Chama Peak Land Alliance Brings Funding to Area

Chama Peak Land Alliance (CPLA) will receive $3 million for ecological forestry projects in the watersheds draining into Heron and El Vado Reservoir. These watersheds...

Judge Dismisses Complaint Against Special Prosecutor

The state Disciplinary Board has dismissed a complaint filed by activist Antonio DeVargas against special prosecutor Barbara Romo for her handling of perjury charges...

Effort to Recall Naranjo Moves Forward

A recall effort against Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo is moving forward after the judge assigned to the case retired on Jan. 20. The...

County Will Expand Access for Rodeo Youth

A buzz was in the air following the county meeting Feb. 7 at the Rio Arriba County Fairgrounds in Abiquiú. For perhaps the first time...

Oñate Protestor Files Lawsuit Against Alleged Shooter, Parents

The activist who was shot at a peaceful protest in September over the installation of the Don Juan de Oñate statue is suing the...

Locals Want More Access to Fairgrounds

Parents and families of local cowboys and cowgirls are seeking change — or to reverse changes — to the use of the Abiquiú Rio...

Group Says Access to Rodeo Grounds is Too Limited

A group of rodeo families is preparing to go before the Rio Arriba County Commission at Thursday’s meeting to discuss issues with the usage...

Perjury Indictments Against Commissioner Dismissed

A special prosecutor dismissed perjury indictments against former Rio Arriba County Manager Tomas Campos and County Commissioner Alex Naranjo, after they were brought by...

Petition for Recall Likely to Advance to Next Step

A petition for a recall election for Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo will likely move to the next step as the attorneys in...

Former Employee Sues Trash Authority after Co-Worker’s Death

A former North Central Solid Waste Trash Authority driver involved in an incident that left his co-worker dead, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against...

Longtime JMEC Board Member Naranjo Dies at 85

Nick Naranjo, a power player in Rio Arriba County politics and a longtime member of the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative board, died on Dec....

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