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Median issue in Peralta is still raised
Peralta residents repeated their stance of disapproval on the proposed roadway improvements along N.M. 47 at an all day meeting with the New Mexico Department of Transportation last week.
Six apply to fill judicial vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission released the names of the applicants for the judicial vacancy on the 13th Judicial District Court in Los Lunas.
Locey pleads not guilty to trespassing
A 29-year-old Belen man pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges last Tuesday after Belen High School officials said he tried to gain access to the girl's bathroom on the campus in February.
Driver arrested, charged with DWI
The owner of a local gas station will likely have to pick up the tab for damages to his car wash after a 48-year-old Pueblitos man slammed into the blower and timer of the wash before hitting a light pole on March 24.
Fire destroys DiCamillo home
A fire destroyed a house on the west mesa early Thursday morning in a blaze that started in the master bathroom of the home near Mesa Alta and Viento Road.
Judge denies temporary restraining order against Belen police officer
A temporary restraining order against a Belen police officer alleging he threatened a Tomé man was dismissed in Valencia County District Court.
Ditch Bank Bandits Fishing Derby
Bandits could be seen roaming the ditches this weekend at the Los Lunas River Park.
Former teacher takes plea deal in juvenile case
The former Belen Middle School teacher arrested in connection with trying to lure a 15-year-old girl into having alcoholic drinks with him last year pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Federal lawsuit filed against Bosque Farms
No court date has been set in a federal lawsuit that alleges Bosque Farms police officers illegally searched a vehicle during a traffic stop in February 2010.
LLHS football field vandalized, turf missing
Los Lunas Schools officials are trying to figure out who took a section of artificial turf from the Los Lunas High School football field over the weekend.
VHS hazing suspect asks count to be dismissed
District Court Judge Richard Knowles delayed a decision Wednesday that could quash a grand jury indictment of one suspect accused in the 2010 sexual hazing of a Valencia High School student.
Peralta council doesn't want medians on 47
State and local officials are looking for a middle ground after a spat over whether a N.M. 47 road project should feature raised medians throughout the town of Peralta.
Family survives early morning fire in Belen
Burned rubble is all that is left of a mobile home that caught fire in the early morning hours Monday near Lopez and Mesa roads.
Belen man arrested and charged after high-speed chase with police
A 23-year-old Belen man was arrested Friday after he led police on a high-speed chase of speeds of up to 100 mph.
Dogs thrown from moving van in Los Lunas
Animal Humane New Mexico is asking for the public's help to find the person or persons responsible for throwing three dogs out of a moving vehicle on March 13 along N.M. 6, just west of Walmart.
Judges Knowles, Jewell to fill in until governor appointment
There won't be a delay in Valencia County District Court cases after Judge John W. Pope resigned and retired from the bench last week, according to Jamie Goldberg, executive officer of the 13th Judicial District Court.
Belen man charged with copper wire theft
A 46-year-old Belen man was arrested after police said he stole $5,200 worth of steel and copper wiring from a local construction company on the south end of town.
Neighbors organize to deter crime in Belen
Both officials and community members are optimistic about an effort to keep a local neighborhood safe after a double homicide took place in Belen in January.
Investigation into shooting continues
New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 25-year-old man wounded after he was shot twice by a Valencia County sheriff's deputy at a residence in Los Chavez.