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Photography Show at Belen Art League
In 2010, the Belen Art League wanted to bring a few more people through its doors and thought photography might be one way to do it, says CeCe Aragon, a BAL volunteer.
Anew on Main has something different for the eclectic shopper
All women are special, says Anew on Main owner Margie Rende, who with her husband, Jim, opened the consignment and re-sale shop in Belen last August.
Free Falling
The sensation of flight has intrigued humans since the Greek tale of Icarus, who escaped Crete with wings made of wax that failed him when he flew too close to the sun.
Tomé Art Gallery’s first spring Kitchen Show
Not so long ago the mugs we drank from, the plates we ate from, the aprons we wore to cook in and the dishes we used to serve from were all made by human hands.
Gonzales named Los Lunas’ new fire marshal
It was fate that drew new Los Lunas Fire Marshal Jason Gonzales to fire fighting more than 10 years ago.
Court to School program teaches students about dangers of alcohol
With prom season just this past weekend and graduation just around the corner, Belen High School brought something a little out of the ordinary to campus April 15 to help dissuade students from making risky decisions, such as underage drinking and driving under the influence.
Women are beautiful in all shapes and sizes
All women are beautiful. Some women know it. Most don't. And others are uncertain but willing to learn.
Camino Real Winery in Tomé has enchanting vino and scenery
Valencia County's new and only wine tasting room, Camino Real Winery, is nothing to whine about.
Passionate Pilgrimage
There is a somber hush along the path to the crosses in the predawn hours of Good Friday as the shadowy figures of the day's first pilgrims slowly ascend Tomé Hill.
Police warn of springtime crime waves
As the weather warms up in Valencia County, so goes up certain types of crime.
Louie Aragon to close up shop after 44 years
It's been 44 years since Louie Aragon bought his barber shop from Joe Leo Romero and settled in to have a long and illustrious career along Belen's Main Street.
Arsenal of experience at Casa Bonita Salon
Spring is known for being a time of transformation and rebirth. Luckily for area residents, that transformation isn't just for the birds, thanks to Casa Bonita Salon, at 351 Courthouse Road, Suite D, in Los Lunas, where everyday is a chance to be a more beautiful version of yourself.
A piper’s pride
The proud, mournful sound of a bagpipe is heard playing from a stereo in bagpiper Victor Hale's Veguita home, beneath the squawks and chirps of his and his wife Victoria's exotic birds.
Valencia Community Garden
Spring has sprung early for the Valencia Community Garden, and beginning Saturday, March 9, the soil at the Tomé garden site will find itself being tilled and turned in preparation for the first delicate seeds of the season.
Euthanasia rates at county animal shelter are at an all-time low
It may seem like there has been a recent rash of animal abuse cases in the county, but Valencia County Animal Control Director Erik Tanner says animal abuse is always a problem and that recent media exposure has only brought the issue to light.
Crown Boutique offers unique and stylish items at new store
You don't have to have a king's ransom to feel like a queen at Crown Boutique in Los Lunas, where none of the trendy styles, fun accessories and gifts are more than $60.
EXPLORING BOUNDARIES
For artist Deborah Jojola, print making is an ancestral connection to drawing on stone.
BAL annual Valentine’s Tea
It's hats, hearts and hot tea at the Belen Art League Valentines Tea Party, Sunday, Feb. 10.
Big Brothers Big Sisters coming to Valencia County
The nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters, is coming to Valencia County to offer their school-based mentoring program in area schools.