The road to recovery
(Editor's note: This is the fifth of a year-long monthly series about how alcohol and drug addiction effects the community and how those affected work to achieve a better life.)
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Commission OKs dollar store in LC
A requested zone change for a Dollar General in Los Chavez got the green light from county commissioners on a 4-0 vote last week, but there were a few stipulations.
Gophers flood ‘The Farm’
Thanks to pesky gophers, residents off of Park Place Drive in Bosque Farms woke up to a hell of a morning Monday.
VSWCD mill levy passes; de Cherif and Moya re-elected
One candidate was literally jumping for joy while it was smiles all around for everyone else Tuesday evening after the results of the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District election were announced.
LLHS student is state’s Doodle 4 Google winner; competing for $30K scholarship
Sam Martin's classmates cheered him on like a rock star last week.
Bosque Farms clothing store changes to used car lot
Business at Bosque Farms could be called challenging, at the least.
Eagle’s tennis double team plays in first round at state tournament
The afternoon was a mix of sunshine and clouds, interspersed with a few raindrops, as the Belen High School boys tennis doubles team squeezed in one final practice Tuesday before heading to state tournament play.
County track and field teams get ready for district and state meets
Last weekend was busy for county track and field teams, as they traveled across the state for their penultimate meet before district competition begins.
County finds itself with tight budget
County officials and commissioners are in a tough spot as they plan for the next fiscal year.
VSWCD election set for Tuesday
If you haven't received your absentee ballot for the upcoming Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District election, don't worry — the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 7.
The road to recovery
(Editor's note: This is the fourth of a year-long monthly series about how alcohol and drug addiction effects the community and how those affected work to achieve a better life.)
Bosque Farms village council approves permit for assisted living facility
On an unanimous vote, Bosque Farms village councilors approved a special use permit for an assisted living community on Bosque Farms Boulevard last month. The three-unit facility will be a Bee Hive Homes franchise.
Belen family safe after Boston marathon attack
The race clock was at 4:09.44 when the first explosion ripped through the crowd gathered near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday.
Commission approves a six-month moratorium in Tomé-Adelino
On a 4-0 vote last week, Valencia County commissioners enacted an immediate six-month moratorium on commercial development along a 4.5 mile stretch through the heart of the Tomé-Adelino area.
Youths to go without food to help raise awareness
The small cloth bundle isn't even the size of a baseball. Tied off with a brown ribbon, the tan package is filled with 2.97 ounces of rice and beans — the amount of food many people in the world eat in one day.
UNM-VC students present fourth annual Leading Edge Film Festival
In the beginning, it was lights, camera, action. Now it's time to push play on the fourth annual Leading Edge Film Festival.
County approves Tome-Adelino moratorium
On a 4-0 vote, the Valencia County Commissioners enacted a six-month moratorium on development along a 4.5 mile stretch through the heart of Tomé and Adelino. The moratorium halts the…[Read more]
Valencia Jags compete at Kirby Tailwind Collegiate, RR invite, at UNM
The Valencia High Jaguars track coaches took their teams to the Don Kirby Tailwind Collegiate and Rio Rancho High School Invitational at the University of New Mexico this weekend for a number of reasons.
AMR begins service in Valencia County
By now Valencia County residents have probably noticed the new ambulances on the streets.
PRC allows for second ambulance company
By Julia M. Dendinger News-Bulletin Staff Writer jdendinger@news-bulletin.com The Valencia County fire chief was late to Wednesday’s commission meeting, but he came bearing good news. After spending all day in…[Read more]