Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

Bosque Farms utility director fired for not attaining certification

Village attorney Mark Jarmie said the issue at hand was very straightforward and simple — Chavez simply didn’t have the necessary level of certification to operate the village wastewater plant.  Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Felina Martinez | News-Bulletin Staff Writer

New Los Lunas community development director

The village of Los Lunas has welcomed Alex Ochoa as its new community development director responsible for overseeing planning and zoning, economic development, code enforcement and animal control.   Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

Valencia County commission to consider hospital contract, builder, location at meeting next week

Next week, at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, the Valencia County Commission will convene for a special meeting to hopefully put the county hospital project on the final trajectory to reality.  Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

Chris Gillespie chosen as new mayor of Bosque Farms

“I’m just trying to get things done,” said Chris Gillespie, a 31-year resident of the village. Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Felina Martinez | News-Bulletin Staff Writer

Belen Library, Libros for Kids and more awarded STEM-based funding

Thirteen organizations with ties to Valencia County have been awarded funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects through Meta’s annual Community Action Grants program.   Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

RC council approves business manufacturing zone change

The final vote on the three requests came shortly after midnight after councilors heard from more than a dozen residents and spent a little more than two hours in executive session discussing the applications. Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Felina Martinez | News-Bulletin Staff Writer

Peralta exploring possibility of mill levy increase

Peralta officials will be holding a workshop next week to discuss a proposed mill levy increase.   Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

Gone but not forgotten: James Garley remembered for his service, his friendship & patriotism

“He was a hero to a lot of people,” Rosie says quietly, looking at the items in her living room that represent a lifetime of service and love. “He was my hero.”  Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Esteban Candelaria | Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer

Former LLPD sergeant resigns after accidentally shooting his gun; now works for APS

A former Los Lunas police sergeant who accidentally shot his gun while inside a police station was recently hired by Albuquerque Public Schools. Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor

Local artists paint benches to be auctioned this weekend

“One of the biggest parts of (the Friends’) mission is working with students and children. They are the future stewards of the environment.”  Read More