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by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor

Top priority in Rio Communities is completing city hall multi-purpose complex; streetlights

The Rio Communities City Council unanimously approved its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, which includes everything from equipment, streetlights and beautification projects.

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by: Posts by Jesse Jones | News-Bulletin Staff Writer

Peralta looking to fund a new fire station; drainage plan

The Peralta Town Council recently approved its list of priorities for its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 through 2029 to get funding from the state Legislature.

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Kuhn Hotel to be demolished

“Though the Kuhn Hotel’s demolition may bid farewell to a historical icon, we look forward to witnessing the creative vision and thoughtful plans of the new property owners, as they write a new chapter for this cherished site,” said Belen Mayor Robert Noblin.

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

Decrease in ambulance service concerns local fire department personnel

“The fire department has a statutory requirement for fire protection,” said Valencia County Fire Chief Matt Propp. “We do EMS because it’s the right thing to do for the community, but it’s our legal obligation to have units for fire protection.

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

Appeal filed against Los Lunas Village Council for decision on apartment complex

Several property owners on Roberts Circle are appealing the Los Lunas Village Council’s decision to change the zoning of a property to allow for the construction of apartments on the street.

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

SODA representatives invited to Antigua and Barbuda as STEM ambassadors

Two School of Dreams Academy representatives were recently invited to Antigua and Barbuda, a sister-island country in the Caribbean, to help facilitate a STEM camp for Antiguan youth.

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

Hospital project ongoing; team signs NDA with potential provider

“We didn’t want to wait to hammer out details of the (CHC) contract, so we issued the Phase I (RFP) for design-build, and cooperated and coordinated to help incorporate (CHC’s) needs.

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Election Guide: Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

Meet the candidates for the upcoming Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District board of directors. Election Day for the MRGCD is Tuesday, Oct.

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

Chile is the spice of life for the Esquibel family

“That’s why we call ourselves the little store with a big heart, because we actually developed for the community and how people wanted us to be and we still listen to them, even to this day, and what makes me really proud is that we’re still here.

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2023 MRGCD Voting Information

Absentee ballots can be requested now for the Oct. 3 Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District board of directors election. Early voting begins on Monday, Sept.

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by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor

Local man still missing; search continues in Valencia County

It’s been one week since anyone has seen or spoken with Jack Williams, a 53-year-old Las Maravillas resident who went missing after wandering into the desert near the Manzano Mountains.

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by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor

Fighting for a ZIP code in Rio Communities

The current administration is once again requesting its own ZIP code, hoping to differentiate it from its neighboring city, Belen.