21 Articles in Central News
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor
Zone change request concerns Rio Communities residents
Harvey Yates III told the packed room and commissioners the company wants to develop an industrial park, not look for gas and oil.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor
World’s Largest Matanza to return after two-year pandemic hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the World’s Largest Matanza — the signature scholarship fundraiser for the Hispano Chamber of Valencia County — is back and ready to let the eager public sample traditional matanza foods.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor
VALENCIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARDS
The Valencia County Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award will now be known as the Jim Sloan Lifetime Achievement Award.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor
Tracy Armijo appointed newest member of the Belen City Council
“I’m all for bringing in new businesses to Belen, but also bringing job opportunities. I know there are a lot of youth who move away because of a lack of job opportunities.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Makayla Grijalva | News-Bulletin Staff Writer
Los Lunas Village Council approves plan for more housing
In its 18 year since adoption, Huning Ranch has been growing at a rate of about 110 homes per year. Los Senderos developers are anticipating about the same rate of growth with a spike in the early days of development.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Makayla Grijalva | News-Bulletin Staff Writer
Los Lunas Board of Education members at odds during meetings
“…my personal feeling is that Mr. Giron and Mr. Smith might have some resentment against us, but the reality of it is, the three of us had nothing to do with them being removed or put on suspension.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by Chieftain Staff Report
Law and Order: Socorro Police blotter
The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro Police Department Nov. 19 An officer...
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Valencia County News-Bulletin
Getting ready for fire season
New Mexico is still expected to have a dry, “La Niña” winter following the 2022 monsoon season... Read More
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by Cathy Cook | El Defensor Chieftain Editor
Fentanyl makes intervening in addiction even more difficult
The proliferation of fentanyl is the biggest challenge for the counselors, peer support workers...
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
Commission approves agreement with PHI
An agreement with PHI Air Medical reached by the county commission at its January 10 meeting means...
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
Calling for Arts Party volunteers
Dress the kids in play clothes and be prepared to dive into all sorts of arts-and-crafts projects,...
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
Village clerk recognized for 20 years of service
At its first meeting of the year, Magdalena’s Board of Trustees last week approved the hiring of a...
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor
Unknown noxious odor causes concern in Valencia County
“Right now, there’s no definitive answer. We are following up, looking for anything unusual but it’s dumbfounding because we can’t give answers.
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by Cathy Cook | El Defensor Chieftain Editor
Socorro’s Comic Con connection
For some vendors and at least one voice actor, Jim Burleson is the reason they keep coming back to...
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
SEC annual meeting important for everyone
Every spring Socorro Electric Cooperative holds its annual meeting to do business that will affect...
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor
REMEMBERING & HONORING MLK
“As I grew up, I really began to appreciate my ancestors, not just because they were Black,” he said. “I began to appreciate the people who stood up for righteousness.
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by Kristina G. Fisher, Associate Director, Think New Mexico
Predatory Lending Finally Ending in New Mexico
On January 1, 2023, we marked the end of four decades of predatory lending in New Mexico, thanks...
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor
Five interested in becoming Belen’s next city councilor
Belen Mayor Robert Noblin asked residents to send him letters of interest to fill the vacant seat on the city council after the death Councilor Yvette Padilla in December.
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor
Belen City Council approves its new comprehensive plan
“I do want to stress the comprehensive plan is a living document and, because of that, it’s always subject to change,” Tomita said.
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
El Defensor Chieftain
by: Posts by John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
Advocacy group pushes for 50-year water planning
With the legislative session underway this week, the nonprofit group Middle Rio Grande Water...
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
Valencia County News
by: Posts by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor
Additional conditions placed on county hospital project
Since the county is still in contract negotiations with CHC, the chairman didn’t comment much on the process, saying, “negotiations are ongoing, so that is a good thing.
Published: Thursday January 19 2023