Valencia County News

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

SODA junior wins spots at national research competitions

Gianna Nilvo finished her junior year strong at School of Dreams Academy after securing a spot at two national research competitions this year.

Valencia County News

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

Funding secured to begin Los Lunas I-25 corridor and bridge project

The village secured final funds just in time, as Jaramillo said they would have lost federal and state funding for the project if the new funding was not in place by the 2024 fiscal year which begins in July.

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor

Rio Communities to consider banning heavy industrial zoning

During last week’s meeting, the council agreed to publicize a proposed ordinance that would eliminate all heavy industrial (I-3) zoning within the city limits.

Valencia County News

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

Valencia County Sheriff’s Office attains accreditation

“It’s a standard of excellence. It shows our policies are up to date and meet the threshold that is set,” the lieutenant said. “We’re the only agency that has been able to do that time after time.

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Law and Order: Socorro Police blotter

April 18 An officer was provided with a CPS intake for a student getting a black eye at school....

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Wastewater work planned for Magdalena

The Magdalena Village Board of Trustees took another step at its last meeting to improve and...

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by: Posts by Gabrielle Porter, Albuquerque Journal Digital Editor

Socorro man victim in Red River shootout

Three people killed in a shootout during an annual event in Red River on Saturday — and three...

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Socorro Senior Center open

After months of delays, the Socorro Senior Center will re-open today, June 1, under the direction...

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NMED to begin Eagle Picher cleanup

The long-awaited cleanup of the property surrounding the Eagle Picher superfund site is slated to...

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by: Posts by Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor

Summer intern program teaches teens job skills

Socorro County’s Summer Internship Program is alive and well, with this year’s applications...

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by: Posts by Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor

Sunday house fire in Socorro

Multiple Socorro County fire departments responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon at the...

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by: Posts by Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor

Multiple fire departments battle Sunday house fire in Socorro

  Multiple Socorro County fire departments responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon...

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by: Posts by Cathy Cook | El Defensor Chieftain Editor

PHOTO GALLERY: Socorro High School Graduation

Socorro High School’s graduation ceremony was conducted Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Socorro...

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by: Posts by Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor

PHOTO GALLERY: Alamo Navajo graduation 2023

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Valencia County News

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Veteran of the Month: Matthew Carrasco

Matthew V. Carrasco attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Youngstown, Ohio, where he played... Read More

Valencia County News

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

Helping students join the workforce, secondary education

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation works with students, families, schools and various agencies and organizations to provide services to youth as young as 14 — the youngest a person can be to work in New Mexico with parental permission — up to adults of any age who want to work.

Valencia County News

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

Aida Nevarez Jurado honored as UNM-Valencia Campus valedictorian

“I want to be a good model for my children and show them, no matter the obstacles, we can still pursue our goals.” Read More

Valencia County News

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

Janelle Beyerl honored as Los Lunas Schools Teacher of the Year

LOS LUNAS — Desert View Elementary special education teacher Janelle Beyerl has been  recognized... Read More

Valencia County News

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

Christine Holder named Belen Teacher of the Year

“I know that every single one of them and all the other teachers here in the district, come every day and give their heart, their soul, their everything to support their students,” she said.

Valencia County News

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

New book about Daniel Fernandez; other Medal of Honor recipients

Shetter said the goal of the work is to give people an image “not of the teenage boy who just came out of boot camp, but the man he was on the day they gave him the (Congressional) Medal of Honor.

Valencia County News

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

Attempted carjacking closed down Meadow Lake Road

A man fired at least one shot in an unsuccessful attempt to stop a carjacking on Meadow Lake Road yesterday afternoon. Read More

Valencia County News

by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor and Felina Martinez | News-Bulletin Staff Writer

Man falls into sinkhole near Los Lunas river bridge; work continues

“It could have got so much worse,” said Felix Marquez about the night a sinkhole on the edge of N.M 6 in Los Lunas swallowed up his father who was riding a bike.