Postponement on recycling plant hearing denied   (July 4)
A citizen's request to reschedule a public hearing item in front of the county commission next Wednesday was denied on a 3-1 vote at this week's county commission meeting.

Udall honors veterans, on hand for Fred Luna Senior Center dedication   (July 4)
Tuesday was a special day at the Fred Luna Senior Center as dancing, music and food ensued in recognition of our veterans, and in celebration of the senior center's brand new building addition.

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Long-time News-Bulletin editor Sandy Battin announces retirement   (July 4)
After more than four decades in the news business, Valencia County News-Bulletin editor Sandy Battin has announced her retirement. Battin has served as editor at the News-Bulletin for more than 14 years.

Garcia named editor of VCNB   (July 4)
The Valencia County News-Bulletin saw the changing of the guard this week with the announcement that Clara Garcia has been named editor of the paper following Sandy Battin's retirement.

korean veteran receives medal   (July 1)
After more than 50 years, veteran receives honors

Belen schools back to its original start date   (July 1)
The Belen Consolidated School District rescinded a letter Monday that told its 180-day employees last week that school would start a week early on Aug. 12.

Ham radio operators communicate with world   (July 1)
At 17 years old, Phil Shaw of Tierra Grande already has a sprawling network of contacts around the world.

Belen to receive $3 million in stimulous funding for overpass elevators   (July 1)
The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced last week that Belen would receive $3 million in stimulus funds that will be used for its rail transit service.

Senator tours Belen with city officials, talks to local citizens about issues   (July 1)
United States Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) toured the city of Belen Monday and spoke to residents on a trip meant to give people a chance to voice concerns about issues that face both the state and the nation.

Man dies in head-on crash, local family still in hospital   (July 1)
A two-vehicle accident left one man dead and three others severely injured Saturday night.

Jarales groups give $1,500 worth of scholorships to local students   (July 1)
By putting their collective heads together and combining efforts, two groups from southern Valencia County have made the future brighter for three county students.

Los Lunas schools presenting plan for Bosque Farms Elementary   (July 1)
Los Lunas Schools Superintendent Bernard Saiz reported that he and the assistant of finance and operations for the district, Mario Guggino, would be reporting to the Public School Capital Outlay Committee (PSCOC) in Farmington in regard to the fate of the planned remodel of Bosque Farms Elementary.

Local governments to receive more than $620,000 for road improvements   (July 1)
The New Mexico State Transportation Commission approved $621,382.66 in Local Government Road Fund to four different areas in Valencia County to improve city and county roads.

Peralta planning for new town hall, renovation in the works   (July 1)
The Town of Peralta may have a new town hall in as little as three months if everything goes as planned.