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Molestation Trial Postponed until June

SUN Staff Report 12/18/08     The molestation trial of Dennis Kirkwood has been rescheduled for next June in state District Court, according to the office of...

Board president Says He’s Running

12/11/08     Politicians eyeing a spot on one of Rio Arriba County’s five school boards: mark your calendars for Dec. 16.     Two seats are up...

Española Councilor Appointed to Northern’s Board

12/4/08     Española City Councilor Alfred Herrera has been singled out by Gov. Bill Richardson to fill one of two seats on Northern New Mexico...

911 Center Salaries

   12/11/08 The Española/Rio Arriba 911 Center is the creation of several governmental entities. The city of Española acts as the Center’s fiscal agent, while...

Nuisance Ordinance Delayed

12/4/08     The Rio Arriba County Planning and Zoning Department has asked the County Commission not to vote on a new nuisance ordinance, citing concerns...

School Board Finally Signs Contract with Firm

SUN Staff Report 12/4/08     One year and $23,596 after the Santa Fe-based law firm Scheuer, Yost and Patterson started working for the Mesa Vista School...

Alleged Rapist Faces Trial

12/11/08     The trial of a Medanales man accused of repeatedly raping and molesting his step-granddaughter over a four-year period is set for this week...

New West Side Development Approved

SUN Staff Report 12/18/08     The Española Planning and Zoning Commission approved John Rodriguez’s application for a new 18,000-square-foot retail development on the city’s west side.    ...

Ex-Appeals Court Judge Applies for City Vacancy

12/18/08     In a faltering economy, even lawyers are out looking for jobs.     The city of Española has received six applications for its vacant city...

Water Rate Hike, Engineering Services To Be Discussed at City Council Meeting

12/18/08     The city of Española is trying to push through major water-related initiatives as it heads into the holiday season.     As early as Thursday...

English Classes Taught by Web Site after Teacher Suspended

12/18/08     When Mesa Vista Middle and High School lost an English teacher earlier this school year and the school was unable to hire a...

Drug Overdoses Suspected in Deaths

12/11/08     Two Española Valley natives died Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 of suspected drug overdoses, according to the state Office of the Medical Investigator.    ...

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