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It won’t be the same as past elections, but voting in Española March 7 can be done

2/23/06     Voters have their work cut out for them in this year's March 7 Española municipal elections.     Because six candidates were kicked off the...

Only 8.7 Percent of All Voters Chose Sheriff Winner

6/10/10     Majority rule, as it often plays out in Rio Arriba County, is a misnomer.     Take the case of the newly elected County sheriff,...

Politico Hired to Run Troubled Oñate Center

1/5/06     A well-connected Northern New Mexico politician has been hired as director of Rio Arriba County's troubled Oñate Center in Alcalde.     Former County assessor...

Norteños Celebrate with Guns

1/5/06     Being outside as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve in the Española Valley is a hazard to your health.     "It sounded...

County Contractor Earns $94,862

1/12/06     Mary Louise Martinez, a contractor currently serving as the Rio Arriba County comptroller, was paid $94,862.50 between September 2004 and December 2005.     When...

McCurdy Students Get Chance to Learn Trade

From a press release 1/5/06     Nine McCurdy students received a Telecommunications Builder I certification last semester after passing a class offered at McCurdy School this...

Local Residents Finish Basic Military Training

From a press release 1/26/06     Air Force Airman Victoria M. Joseph recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio,...

City, County Clerks Certify Vote Machines

3/2/06     The Española Valley's top two elections officials are hopeful that voters can overcome confusion when they head to the polls March 7.     Española...

Trojans, Leopards Renew Rivalry

1/5/06     Since the beginning of the current basketball season, Mesa Vista coach Eddie Campos has been stressing his team's need to learn good man-to-man...

Rio Arriba Politicians Back Archuleta Campaign

1/12/06     Former city councilor Floyd Archuleta declared his candidacy for mayor of Española with much fanfare Jan. 7.     With a mariachi band blaring in...

Attorney Got $227k from Rio Arriba in 12 Months

2/23/06     During a 12-month period between 2004 and 2005, Rio Arriba County paid private attorney Ted Trujillo $227,804.64 in legal fees.     The County is...

Feds Seek Volunteers

From a press release 3/2/06     The Santa Fe National Forest Site Steward Program will host a spring training class April 8-9 at the Museum of...

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