Garley appointed to Belen Board of Ed
The Belen Board of Education selected a new member to fill the seat left vacant after long-time school board member Adrian Pino resigned last month.
Concerns raised about VDS patients
Two area counselors who made the transition from Valencia Counseling Services to Valle del Sol New Mexico earlier this year say the situation at the Los Lunas mental health facility is short-changing clients and delivering poor care.
McCarthy wins LLHS project bid
The Los Lunas Board of Education awarded the $24 million contract to build Phase II of Los Lunas High School to McCarthy Building Companies.
Strained VC budget taxes all services
One Valencia County administrator is calling the county's stagnant budget a "perfect storm."
BCS board: Delay needed in evaluations
Belen Board of Education recently approved a resolution against New Mexico Public Education Department policy changes they say places an undue burden on district educators.
Council votes to sell village water rights
The Los Lunas Village Council approved the sale of 256.31 acre-feet of pre-1907 water rights, even though some residents were against the sale.
Food pantry gets a new Belen home
After searching for nearly three years, the Belen Area Food Pantry is slated to get a new home.
Belen, LL to appeal NMAA redistricting
Administrators from Belen and Los Lunas schools expect the New Mexico Activities Association to place the three Valencia County high schools into a district with schools from Doña Ana County in the association's new alignment scheme.
New burn ordinance proposed
Every year, Valencia County Fire Chief Steven Gonzales warns residents and farmers about the dangers of open burning.
Teachers, staff protest against policy changes
Valencia County teachers and their supporters took their opposition curbside last week against state-mandated education policy changes as part of "Take It Back" rallies across New Mexico.
Commission to hold public hearing on late-term abortion ban ordinance
On a 3-2 vote, Valencia County commissioners pushed a proposed late term abortion ordinance forward for public hearing Wednesday evening.
Saving sheltered animals
Local teenagers were out on Los Lunas Main Street Saturday, with hand-painted signs asking for donations and encouraging people to adopt pets from the Valencia County Animal Shelter.
Rabid dog discovered at VC shelter
There has been one case of rabies confirmed in a 6-month-old dog at the Valencia County Animal Shelter.
Big reward now offered in Calico case
After 25 years of wondering what happened to her stepsister, Michele Doel is hopeful that a reward will get someone's attention and start talking.
BF grinder pumps poop out
It rolls down hill and, sometimes, it hits the fan. And no matter how you try to avoid it, it's a fact of life.
CB overtime more than city reported
Records show the city of Belen paid thousands of dollars to cover employee wages for the privately sponsored, poorly attended, expensively priced Celebrate Belen's Country and Americana Music Festival in August.
Art show and conversation about community on Saturday
Many Valencia County residents face challenges when it comes to obtaining affordable health care, earning a living wage and putting enough food on the table.
Conejo Transfer Station to reopen Friday
It’s been a rough week for Valencia County residents trying to get rid of their trash. Since last Tuesday, Conejo Transfer Station has suffered intermittent closures due to mechanical problems.
Skeet-shoot fee leads to pulling of LLHS contract
Construction of Los Lunas High School was halted when district officials learned the contractor, McCarthy Building Companies, paid a $125 skeet shoot entry fee for a district administrator evaluating the proposals.