LL Schools receive an unqualified 2011-12 audit
Los Lunas Schools received another top audit rating this year for the annual report required by the state. The Los Lunas Board of Education approved the 2011-12 audit release at its meeting last week.
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Resources to be available online
It's official, the new centrally located Valencia County resource database has a home on the Share New Mexico website.
Mother, daughter share holiday bond
Decorating for Christmas is a unique exercise in city planning for Alicia Torrez and her 21-year-old daughter, Ariel Jaramillo.
First off-road training course for youth set up at LL River Park
Anyone under the age of 18 who wants to drive an all-terrain or off-highway vehicle on federal or state lands must be safety certified and accompanied by an adult.
A collaboration of heritage and hearts
The tall, leafy hollyhock plant with richly pigmented blooms spiraling up its spear-shaped stalk are a common sight around New Mexico, and add a particular charm to the traditional adobe houses and historic haciendas.
LL Schools sends message in sequestration resolution
Fallout from the debt-ceiling budget deal made by the White House with Congressional leaders last year is about to devastate the public school system.
CRUISING ROUTE 66
Cruising in a glossy vintage car decked out in shiny chrome and colorful paint is the hobby of the Cruz'n South Route 66 Car Club, a member of the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs.
LL Schools give list of improvements
Los Lunas Schools is busy implementing changes, improvements and getting schools' technologically up-to-date across the district.
LL teacher leaving career for the Navy
Being an educator has been the most rewarding career for Sundance Elementary School sixth-grade teacher Aletha Grugan-Redd, but she can't afford to stay.
County resource database list needed
There are many free services and resources for families that many people don't even know about.
Nicolas Otero chosen to illustrate Rudolf Anaya’s book
Local artist Nicolas Otero, a resident of Los Lunas, was chosen to illustrate the latest children's book, "How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico," by the acclaimed New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya, who wrote "Bless Me Ultima."
Tomé girl recovers after three brain surgeries; only one seizure
After three major brain surgeries, 12-year-old Alicia "Memmrie" Jacquez, of Tomé, appears to be seizure-free, with only one pre-seizure episode her doctors said could be expected.
Active expression
The art of the spiritual message and joyous expressions of reverence are what the dancers of Living Waters Pentecostal Church are all about.
School kids learn about animal abuse
Furry, fuzzy, cute and cuddly puppies and kittens are fun to have, but they grow up, and owning them is a lifetime commitment.
Sundance and Ann Parish elementary school students learn with iPads
The classroom is engaged and relatively quiet except for the murmur of students reading out loud to themselves while recording every word.
Village council approves ICIP; five priorities
Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plans, better known as wish lists, don't mix well with economic recession, but the top five priorities on the village of Los Lunas list seem more like necessities.
LL family gets into the ‘spirit’ of the season
Holidays hold a particular fascination for Abner Fernandez, especially Halloween.
Los Lunas can purchase water credits
Los Lunas village councilors passed an amendment to an ordinance that updates water rights credit compensation.
Unsung Heroes: Cecilia ‘CeCe’ Aragon and Patti Bucklew
Raising money for the Belen Art League Gallery is a labor of love for Cecilia "CeCe" Aragon and Patti Bucklew.
Unsung Hero: Jim Schnitzler
Jim Schnitzler enjoys running for a cause, combining his favorite sport with raising money to help war veterans and youth service organizations.