Editorials

Not Neighborly

Just before his three fellow-commissioners shot down the Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico’s request for a variance, Commissioner Richard Beaudoin let loose the...

Animal Shelter’s BarkingPays off in Spay/Neuter Count

We’re slowly getting it. After years of dogged (no pun intended) determination and herculean effort on the part of the Española Valley Humane Society,...

Stop Superintendent Now

    First, staff at the Rio Grande SUN would like a big thank you from the Española School Board. If it weren’t for the...

City Redistricting MustProceed Immediately

    To redistrict or not to redistrict, that was the question. A year after Espanola city councilors yawned at the prospect, they’re slowly awakening...

Valley’s Blood DonorsRock United Blood Services

Thank you, local blood donors. You’re all fantastic. You did a phenomenal job in 2011 and especially the drive Nov. 4.     We had 30...

Perennial Book Bungle

    It’s a perennial problem, one the Española School District denies, teachers covertly acknowledge and students suffer: lack of textbooks. The District’s inability to...

Public Expects, DeservesMore from Judicial System

    An in-depth look at District Attorney Angela Pacheco’s office by News Editor Lou Mattei doesn’t tell informed Rio Arribans anything new but confirms...

Governor Has FiveGreat PRC Candidates

    Gov. Susana Martinez has made a Hurculean effort whittling down the list of 90 applicants who want to fill Jerome Block Jr.’s position...

Domestic Violence Housing ProjectDeserves Community’s Support

    It’s ironic, sad and terribly frustrating that during domestic violence awareness month residents on Fairview Lane have decided to take a stand against...

Message DeliveredLoud and Clear

    No support from administration. Lack of communication. Rotation of principals at will. Proper instruction supplies withheld. Those are the talking points in Sombrillo...

Weak SentenceNot A Good DealFor the Public

    In Rio Arriba County one doesn’t need to look too far for a catalyst for indignant rage. We’ve just concluded a marathon preliminary...

Alice’s AdventuresIn Roswell

    Our most recent trip down the rabbit hole to Wonderland had Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alfredo Montoya sitting in front of the Española...

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