Belen Stitchers
With a sewing needle in hand, the Belen Stitchers splash colors of bright thread into their linen canvases.
Articles for the ‘La Vida’ Category
The road to recovery
(Editor's note: This is the first 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.)
Turning the tables
For decades now, people have been asking the deejay to turn it up or put a record on.
‘The Last Stand,’ filmed in Belen, was action packed
With all of the Hollywood bells and whistles, there it was, shining on the big screen.
Though silent, he speaks
(La Historia del Rio Abajo is a column about Valencia County history written by members of the Valencia County Historical Society. Dr. Matt Baca, the author of this month’s column,…[Read more]
‘Mind Games’
Increasing the level of contentment in your life is simple science, says counselor and author Joan Leslie Woodruff, and her new book, "Mind Games," published by AuthorHouse, will show you how.
Elvis tribute artist, Justin Shandor, rocked the Hard Rock
He's a hound dog, a heart breaker, a hunka' hunka' burnin' love — no, he's not Elvis Presely, but he just might be the next best thing.
Many notable people left legacies in county
ï‚«Rupert A. "Len" Leonard Jr. USAF, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), of Los Lunas, died on Jan. 2.
Deaths that appeared in the News-Bulletin in 2012
Ruben T. Abeyta Adoracion Abrams Paul A. Abrams Vivian Jean Adams Debbie Gordon Adee Kathlynn Adee Reuben R. Aguilar Jr. Florence Aguirre David Larry Alter Claudette P. Amestoy Jon Anderson…[Read more]
Belen’s native son, Keith Sanchez, is back with a new band and a new purpose
On a brisk, December afternoon in Nob Hill, pale winter sunlight illuminates musician Keith Sanchez, brightening his already warm presence as he explains his musical journey from the Southwest to El Salvador and back again.
'Rock of Ages' dirtier than necessary, but still fun
If every rose has its thorn, it shouldn't be surprising that the Broadway hit "Rock of Ages" is a bit tough to handle.
Fighting for equality
When Leroy Bogan earned his bachelor's degree he still wasn't allowed to set foot on the campus of the Texas college of his choice.
Valencia County’s Newest and Cutest Residents
As we celebrate the New Year, we also welcome the babies who were born in 2012 to our community.
Preserving Traditions
The art of weaving is becoming a rare skill in the Pueblo of Isleta, but is as vital to the community's cultural heritage and preservation as the traditional clothing that require the intricately woven red, white and green belts, hair and leg ties.
The life and legacy of Tibo J. Chavez Sr.
(La Historia del Rio Abajo is a regular column about Valencia County history written by members of the Valencia County Historical Society. The author of this month’s column is the…[Read more]
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.
Promises of big skies and bigger opportunities
It really all started in Socorro County.
Creating Christmas ornaments is a family-filled event
Snow might not be falling outside, but the spirit of Christmas is in the air.