Fire causes brief closure of highway   (May 7)
A two-acre grass fire along N.M. Highway 314 in Los Chavez closed down the northbound lane for almost four hours on Monday.

Candlelight vigil honors victims of DWI   (May 7)
As the sun sank slowly on the horizon, casting a soft golden glow, people gathered at the gazebo at Daniel Fernandez Park to remember and honor loved ones lost or injured by drunk drivers.

Detectives say death of officer's wife suspicious   (May 7)
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Los Lunas arboretum open free to the public   (May 7)
The largest botanical collection of oak species and Chihuahuan Desert native hardwoods in the United States lies right in Valencia County's own backyard. On Saturday, May 10, the public will once again be invited to the Arboretum Tomé's annual spring open house.

BF council considering tax increase   (May 3)
With a $90,000 budget shortfall projected in next year's Bosque Farms budget and decline of gross receipts revenues over the past several months, the village council is considering increasing taxes — both property and gross receipts.

Commission allots funds for fulltime firefighters   (May 3)
After an hour- and-a-half of crunching numbers Wednesday evening, the county commissioners asked staff to add three additional expenditures to the preliminary 2008-09 fiscal year budget.

Judge to decide soon on county hospital contract   (May 3)
A lawsuit filed by nine county residents nearly a year ago took another step towards possible resolution Tuesday morning. District Judge Camille Martinez-Olguin heard arguments from attorneys on whether or not a proposed contract between the county and Valencia Health Commons (VHC) for the transference of mill levy funds for a proposed hospital was proper.

Formal grand opening held for new district courthouse   (May 3)
It was standing room only Friday afternoon as elected officials from around the county, and judges representing the 13th Judicial District, gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of the 13th Judicial District Courthouse in Los Lunas.

Odor forces high school evacuation   (May 3)
Students at Los Lunas High School got an unexpected day off from school when students and staff began smelling an odor of gas early Thursday morning. School officials were forced to evacuate the school, and ultimately sent students home for the day.

New Pilot Club of Los Lunas looking for members   (May 3)
For more than 60 years the Pilot Club of Belen has been the only chartered Pilot Club in Valencia County, but that is about to change if Rhona Baca Espinoza has anything to say about it.

Special Olympians are winners, even if they don't run too fast   (April 30)
The sun was high, and the colors were bright. There were orange Rio Rancho Rockets, purple Manzano Monarchs, gold Belen-Los Lunas Cobras and maroon Valencia Valiant Vikings. While not everyone was winner, everyone was a fan and supporter.

Village works to ease impact of work at N.M. 314 and Main   (April 30)
Work on the second phase of interceptor improvements for the Los Lunas sewer system is set to begin at the end of May and will affect residents who use N.M. 314.

Resolution supporting hospital passed by city   (April 30)
City Hall was filled with residents voicing their support for a hospital in Valencia County and supporting a resolution promoting healthy living that was brought before the council for approval.

Year-round calendar idea tabled for this fall at Desert View   (April 30)
Parents and staff at Desert View Elementary School who were worried about the proposed plan to change the school to a year-round calendar will have more of their say heard as the Los Lunas School Board decided to table approval of the "balanced calendar" at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22.

With her life unraveling after her husband died, a former dog breeder learned a difficult lesson   (April 30)
She knew what she did was wrong, and she knew that she had to be punished. Now Joy Herbain just wants other people to learn from her mistakes.

Father and son shot, recovering at hospital   (April 30)
A father and son are recovering from gunshot wounds in an Albuquerque hospital this week as detectives are investigating what led up to the shooting.

'Beauty and the Beast' production benefits heart transplant student   (April 30)
The stage in the fine arts auditorium at Belen High School is bustling with action as students prepare for their second performance of the year, Beauty and the Beast.