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CITY GETS LUCKY, WON’T LOST $6.5 MILLION LOAN

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SUN Staff Report 2/5/09     The city of Española received some good news about its water projects funding, just days after the state had revoked a...

Truchas Postmaster Brawls with Customer

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2/12/09     A woman who was allegedly battered by the Truchas postmaster had to be taken to Española Hospital Jan. 30, according to the Rio...

State Can’t Afford to Study Rail Runner Extension

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SUN Staff Report 3/5/09     The state House of Representatives passed a non-binding measure Feb. 26 that asks the state Highway Department to look into extending...

Bill Would Cut $238,000 from Española School’s Budget

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2/5/09     Legislators are still in the early stages of discussions on cutting school districts’ funding for the current and upcoming school years, but local...

Rodella Asks To Restore Land-Grant Rights

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2/19/09     If a bill pending in the state Senate is successful, heirs to the Tierra Amarilla Land Grant could be one small step closer...

Politicos Upset with State’s Role in Stimulus

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2/26/09     With more than $1.7 billion in federal stimulus money about to pour into New Mexico, everyone is wondering where to get in line.    ...

Belen Swarms Lady Sundevils

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3/12/09     Española Valley coach Ron Drake spent a long time talking to his team after the Lady Sundevils lost to Belen 65-45 March 6...

Fire Engulfs Chama Shop

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SUN Staff Report 2/12/09     Highway 84 was closed last night at the intersection with Highway 17 in Chama because of a structure fire at Kathy’s...

Scofflaws Evade Toothless Liquor Tax

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3/5/09     Almost half of Rio Arriba County’s alcohol retailers, including a store owned by a former County commissioner, have not been paying their liquor...

Free Spray/Neuter of Pit Bulls in County

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From a press release 2/19/09     The Española Valley Humane Society is offering free spay or neuter of pit bulls in Rio Arriba County.      Advance appointments...

Open-Government Reforms Await Hearing

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2/19/09     A raft of bills pending in the state legislature aims to increase public access to records.     “I think the climate seems to be...

Chamber to Host Annual Banquet

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From a press release 1/22/09     The Española Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet Jan. 24 at the Big Rock Casino in...
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