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.
Articles for the ‘News’ Category
Mayor asks for clerk's resignation
Louie Valdez announced Monday that he has resigned as the town clerk of Peralta after Mayor Bryan Olguin requested that he step down from the position.
Three dogs quarantined after attack
A dog attack last Friday afternoon left one man with pieces of his scalp missing and three dogs impounded.
Statistics show violent crime on the downturn in county
(Editor's note: This the second of a two-part series on crime statistics in Valencia County. The issue of property crimes was addressed in last Saturday's News-Bulletin.)
Los Lunas Police Department achieves accreditation
Officials at the Los Lunas Police Department say their recent accreditation is a reflection of the positive work and team effort that puts them on par with only a handful of agencies in the state.
Pilot Club of Belen celebrates 65th anniversary at Harvey House
Service, commitment and reliability ― sounds more like an ad for a car or signing up for the military, doesn't it?
Village commends Wayne Ake for dedication as Bosque Farms mayor
Bosque Farms Village Council meetings don't usually draw a big crowd, but more than 60 residents and village employees were on hand last week to bid a fond farewell to out-going Mayor Wayne Ake.
Belen Schools to participate in Start Smart program to extend year
Belen elementary school principals are busy recruiting kindergartners for a validation study set to begin in the fall.
Police: LL woman threatens bank employee
Los Lunas police said a woman made a threat to a local bank teller Monday, telling the employee she had a weapon.
LL Main Street to receive sidewalks
Main Street in Los Lunas from Los Cerritos Road to Los Lentes Road will be getting new sidewalks on both sides of the street.
2011 VCHCC Matanza Program
Thumb through every page of this year’s Valencia County Hispano Chamber of Commerce Matanza Program, brought to you by the Valencia County News-Bulletin!
Grateful Glenn
Two-year-old Glenn Contreras-Mares rested comfortably in the arms of a Belen firefighter on a recent night at the local fire station.
City council to consider rate increase
On Monday, Belen residents will find out if they will be shelling out more money for water, sewer and garbage services.
Property crimes down in municipalities; up in county
(Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series on crime statistics in Valencia County. Read Wednesday's edition to learn about violent crimes in the county and in the municipalities.)
County Commission denies permit for auto repair shop
Bernardo and Patti Garcia can open a business in Tomé — just not the one they wanted.
Belen man charged with DWI after crashing into mobile home
A 30-year-old Belen man was airlifted to University of New Mexico Hospital after he crashed his pickup truck into a mobile home on Feb. 10 on Don Felipe Road.
City now owns Doodlebug train
After months of waiting, the Doodlebug, also known as the Santa Fe M-190, belongs to the city of Belen.
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.
Family continues search for missing teenager
Valencia County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the missing persons case of a 15-year-old Los Lunas Middle School student that failed to get on the school bus on Feb. 6.