Letters To Editor

Not Coming Back

   This is my first visit to your town. I was a visitor in Española for four weeks.     I am a white woman, fair...

Who Grants Forest ServicePolice Powers?

   In a March 6 meeting the National Forest Service was invited to attend with Rio Arriba County officials, sheriff and Northern New Mexico...

Get off Your Duffs

    Congratulations to the drama department at Northern New Mexico College for their production, “September Shoes.” It was done professionally and was  a delightful...

Explain ProposedElementary Closures

   The Española School Board has been evaluating the District’s elementary schools in a state effort to reduce District costs. As a result of...

He Did It,So Can You

   I have a message for the youth of Española. I was born and raised in Española.     My family, the Valencia’s, have been here...

Defending Phil Chacon

  It is unfortunate the way the media and public opinion has found Mr. Phillip F. Chacon guilty until proven innocent. Sadly, this same...

Help Non-profits,Even after You’re Dead

  A recent article about the plight of Northern New Mexico food banks (Rio Grande SUN, “Food Assistance Cutbacks,” Feb. 27, 2014 page A1),...

Celebrate History,Don’t Destroy It

  I wish to say, bravo, to Patricia Padilla, of Española, who has been so observing and willing to write about the lack of...

Defending Lucas Montoya

Editor:     It saddens me to hear that Mr. Lucas Montoya is being persecuted and objectified by the Valley of Española. I have had the...

Team Up Was Good Program

   Your editorial in the Feb. 13 issue of the Rio Grande SUN, “Focus on Academics,” was spot on. The real question is what...

Community Should Look Precious

 A couple of weeks ago, I was reading an article concerning two upcoming political candidates. This letter is not about them.     I was surprised...

One Bag Too Many

    Last Monday we received a pink slip. There was no job loss involved, thankfully. Just an everyday offense of overfilling our North Central...

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