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State Pushes School District To Name the Date for a Bond

6/25/09     Española School District administrators knew their late audits would serve as a handicap when they went before a state school-funding council June 18...

Explosion Costly to County

7/9/09     The Brazos Canyon fire explosion was a tragedy that not only ended a life but also ended up costing Rio Arriba County over...

Dozens Apply To Be New Trash Manager

6/11/09     North Central Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors is considering seven applicants to replace Authority Manager Joseph Lewandowski.     The finalists, all of whom...

Just More SUN Gossip

Editor:     I’d like to first applaud the Rio Grande SUN for its constant efforts to keep the workings of government transparent. Without your work,...

City Attorney Candidate Drops Out of Contention

SUN Staff Report 7/2/09     Española Mayor Joseph Maestas’ latest choice for city attorney has withdrawn her name from consideration.     The appointment of Shawna Jo Maloy,...

Can They All Fit Under One Roof?

6/11/09     A popular youth dance program may be looking for a new home as soon as next fall due to the Española Military Academy’s...

Life-Size Jesus Artwork To Visit City

SUN Staff Report 6/18/09     A piece of early Spanish-colonial religious art will visit Española Friday when a celebrated corn-stalk Christ is put on display at...

Presents for First-Time Moms

6/4/09     The party had all the usual trappings of a baby shower — a group of women, cupcakes, a stack of tiny clothes and...

County Should Pass TougherAnimal Control Ordinance

    It’s hard out there for an animal control officer.     The two hardy souls who take on that task for Rio Arriba County are...

Northern Pueblos Arts Fest Cancelled

SUN Staff Report 7/9/09     The Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s annual Arts and Crafts Show has been cancelled for what may be the first time...

County Divvies Up Spoils

7/2/09     Rio Arriba County returned $181,671 to the state June 3 from the defunct Lybrook Volunteer Fire Department, County records show.     County Fire Marshal...

Firework Enthusiasts Walk a Fine Line in County

7/2/09     It is alright to buy fireworks in the city of Española, but you might want to leave city limits to shoot them off.    ...