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Carol Massegee says she always liked photography. But when she got serious about it a year and a half ago, she started down a path she didn't expect.
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Legislators reflect on 30-day session
As the 30-day legislative session came to a close last Thursday, it did so with only 73 bills making it through for consideration by the governor.
Three dogs quarantined after attack
A dog attack last Friday afternoon left one man with pieces of his scalp missing and three dogs impounded.
County Commission denies permit for auto repair shop
Bernardo and Patti Garcia can open a business in Tomé — just not the one they wanted.
Dental may be added to indigent fund
Looking to provide more medical care for residents, county commissioners have asked staff to explore the possibility of adding dental to the services already covered by the county's indigent care fund.
Gay couple denied marriage license
Los Lunas couple Jarrod Scarbrough and Les Sewell weren't the only ones unable to get a marriage license in Valencia County yesterday.
County manager resigns
After five years at the helm, the Valencia County manager has announced his resignation from the county's top position.
Restraining order against county commissioner dismissed
A district court special commissioner ruled Friday that he would not issue a restraining order against a county commissioner.
County amends personnel policy to remove campaign restrictions
Thanks to a 5-0 vote by the Valencia County commissioners, the community may see more county employees making bids for elected office in the near future.
Baldonado sponsors bill to allow matanza exception
The state's $5 billion budget passed out of the House and over to the Senate earlier this week.
Chavez withdraws bill that would define marriage
Just more than a week after being called a hypocrite, a Valencia County legislator withdrew what some groups say was a discriminatory "super-DOMA" piece of legislation.
Valencia County legislators request state funding for local projects
With the end of the session just around the corner, local legislators are still hoping to bring home a small part of the capital outlay pie.
Annual Valentine Tea at Belen Art League Sunday
It most likely won't be mad, but hats are definitely welcome at the Belen Art League's ninth annual Valentine Tea on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Judge dismisses Andersen recall application
Nearly 30 Valencia County residents gathered in a courtroom last Friday to see if one man would be successful in initiating a recall election of a county commissioner.
VIA close to settlement with homeowners group
A lawsuit pitting a new homeowners association against one of the oldest companies in Valencia County recently took another small step towards completion.
BF well dedicated to the late Jim Vaughan
When a faucet is turned and water flows, no one is surprised. But few people stop to think just what it took to get the water in the pipes.
UNM-VC to hold annual gala to raise money for student scholarships
It is probably one of the few events in Valencia County where evening attire is required.
County commission questions treasurer on audit findings
Although county commissioners have yet to accept the most recent audit findings, there was some lively discussion about the findings at last week's meeting. The discussion left one public official feeling like she was being publicly attacked.
Andersen recall case goes to judge
One county resident's attempt to get a county commissioner ousted from her seat will go before a district court judge Friday morning.
Commission shoots down solar facility
In an unanimous vote Wednesday morning, county commissioners overturned a conditional use request for a solar facility in El Cerro.