Northern Briefs

State Sells Seedlings On the Cheap

From a press release 7/9/09     The State Forestry Division’s fall seedling sale began Monday.     Over 110,000 seedlings representing 56 species are available for public purchase.    ...

Local Fund Gives Three Scholarships

From a press release 5/21/09     Mesa Vista High School senior Mariano Trujillo received a $2,000 scholarship April 29 from the Sparx and Lorenzo Antonio Foundation,...

Dire Warnings Prove Hollow

6/11/09     In the run-up to the Española School District’s tax increase election, District administrators said if the tax was not approved by voters, employees...

Cops, Rainbow Family Clash

7/2/09     So far, one major violent episode has rocked the gathering of “Rainbow Family” participants who are congregating in Santa Fe National Forest for...

Beware of Bears Fire Restrictions

From a press release 5/21/09     Fishing, hiking and camping season is here, and the state Game and Fish Department is reminding everyone to be aware...

Water Plan Meeting Set for Abiquiú

From a press release 6/4/09     A public meeting to discuss the state water plan is scheduled for Wednesday (6/3) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at...

Mining Likely To Continue at Controversial Velarde Mine

6/18/09     Despite opposition by Velarde residents and Rio Arriba County commissioners, the State Land Office will likely issue a new lease that will allow...

Lawyer Didn’t Mean To Threaten County

SUN Staff Report 6/11/09     The inclusion of Rio Arriba County in a tort letter notifying the County of an intended lawsuit for inmate sexual assaults...

Snake Event at Center

From a press release 6/11/09     The Wildlife Center will hold an educational program called, “The Snakes of New Mexico,” by Tom Wyant Saturday at 10...

Deputy Bonds Out Of Santa Fe Jail

SUN Staff Report 6/4/09     A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy who was charged with multiple felonies after allegedly robbing a Santa Fe pharmacy of prescription...

Narcan Can’t Save Man

SUN Staff Report 7/2/09     Three shots of Narcan weren’t enough to revive a Cordova man whose family suspected he had overdosed on drugs, according to...

‘Chips’ Star To Bring Anti-DWI Message

From a press release 5/21/09     “Ponch” is coming to Española to tell New Mexicans not to drive drunk this summer.     Erik Estrada, who played Ponch...

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