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.)
Articles for the ‘La Vida’ Category
SODA 2013 Seniors: Cade Garcia named SODA’s valedictorian
Cade Garcia is the first valedictorian in the first graduating class of the School of Dreams Academy, and he is proud to represent his school so well.
Friends of Whitfield announces its essay contest winners
The Friends of Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area held their first student essay contest, and honored the winners at the annual business meeting.
La Merced kindergartners publish book
One white hardback book stands out amongst the dozens lined along the shelves of Nancy Baca's kindergarten class at La Merced Elementary School.
Rio Communities Municipal Election
In its first municipal election, Rio Communities residents will soon go to the polls to elect their first mayor, city council and municipal judge.
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.)
A not-so-typical Vegas wedding trip
She didn't catch my eye because she had her large breasts exposed, hanging out of her pirate outfit and covered by small red sequined pasties.
Roundup in Gallup — Belen bound
(La Historia del Rio Abajo is a regular column about Valencia County history written by members of the Valencia County Historical Society.
The good, the bad and the ugly of customer service
For some time now, I've been wanting to rant and rave about the good and the bad customer service I've noticed in and around Valencia County.
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.
The Rio Grande’s history is vast
Have you ever wondered what the Rio Grande looked like to the first Spanish explorers?
Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse
Arena dust swirled up into the air as a gust of spring wind blew off the dry mesa.
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.
The road to recovery
It's raining the day Edward Davis goes to Starbucks in Los Lunas. While there, he talks about what's going on in his life right now.
Expressing your chi
At the end of a busy work week as a nurse, Anita Smith's pastime makes her feel relaxed, free and even re-energized.
A place to play, ponder and protect
Some of nature's most beautiful creatures can be seen at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in New Mexico and the eighth largest refuge in the United Sates.
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.
Honing the horn
A calming, cool echo of a horn can be heard in a certain Los Lunas neighborhood on any given afternoon.
Learning a trade; focusing on the future
This classroom doesn't contain row after row of desks and chairs in front of a chalkboard.