UNM-VC VALEDICTORIANS

Clara Garcia-News-Bulletin photo: Ashley Cook, left, and Nickelette Hernandez, right, both of Los Lunas, were named co-valedictorians of the 2012 graduation class at the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus.

In a graduating class, there is usually only one person who takes top honors. But this year, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus was lucky enough to name two valedictorians.

Moya resigns from Peralta Town Council

Ginger Shoemaker New councilor

Peralta Mayor Bryan Olguin appointed Ginger Shoemaker as the newest town councilor Wednesday night following the departure of Lorenzo "Sonny" Moya who resigned from his post last month.

Life’s lessons and legacy

News-Bulletin file photo: Retired District Court Judge John Pope was known to preside over his courtroom without wearing shoes. Pope is recovering at home after suffering nerve damage caused by his alcoholism.

When retired District Court Judge John Pope was forced to step down in March, he wasn't ready to end his nearly 20-year career on the bench.

Levi Chavez murder trial postponed

The July trial of ex-Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez, who is charged with killing his wife, Tera, with his department-issued service weapon in 2007, has been vacated after his attorney said he needs more time to prepare.

Democratic candidates talk issues

Nearly 100 people packed into the Thome Dominguez de Mendoza Community Center in Tomé to hear from this year's Democratic primary candidates. From the Legislature to the county assessor, candidates were each asked two questions and given two minutes to answer.

Gallegos remembered as public servant

Nestor Gallegos 1931-2012

He has been called an institution by some. Most public employees across the state probably don't realize that a man from the small community of Belen had a hand in creating and guiding the retirement system they will eventually rely upon.

BF to consider moratorium on businesses

Bosque Farms village councilors are considering authorizing an ordinance that would establish a moratorium on issuing any and all commercial business licenses after they heard a tattoo shop is interested in opening in the village.

BF, Peralta wastewater plan in works

Village of Bosque Farms councilors unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding Thursday that moves the municipality one step closer to providing wastewater treatment for a neighboring town.


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