Opinion

Council Unclear on DirectionFor Choosing Temporary Judge

    Espanola Municipal Judge Stephen Salazar has heard from the state Supreme Court and the message was clear. One justice said he came close...

Parents, Taxpayers Need Plan,Direction to Improve Schools

    It’s frustrating to watch the several different sides square off in the fight to blame someone else for our schools’ recent report card....

Not A Sinner

  I have to take issue with Harold Morgan’s assertion that I’m a “sinner” for stating that, “New Mexico doesn’t attract business.”     I said...

Lost A Professional

 So once again Española, and the community it serves, has lost a competent professional. I refer to the loss of Teddie Riehl as Director...

Great Work, Arts Guy, Gal

   Great article on public art in the July 12 issue of the Rio Grande Sun arts section. (It was an) interesting piece of...

Paying, PayingAnd Paying Again

    The average home or business owner doesn’t need to take inventory of his utility bills to know Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is clearly...

Helping Hungry People

Editor:     This is in reference to (Rio Grande SUN, “Forget Kindergarten; Dixon Seniors. . ., June 28, 2012, page A5). The Carnelian Center food...

Drug Overdose DeathRates Persist

    Once again, we present to Rio Arriba County and Española Valley residents the most recent drug overdose death statistics for 2011. It’s cliche...

Judge Should Hold Hearing

    Judge Sheri Raphaelson ruled without a hearing. The First Judicial District court judges have adopted this procedure without legislative approval nor public input....

We Need Heather

    It’s unbelievable that Española and the rest of Northern New Mexico is all about politics. They don’t care about our economy.     I am...

City LosesRiehl Asset

    Library director Teddie Riehl will be sorely missed by many in the community for a variety of reasons.     Marilyn Reeves was almost a...

Good Work UnrecognizedBy Few Stumps

  The thing that former Mayor Richard Lucero did that did not set well with me was to appoint an X-ray technician as the...

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