Valencia County commissioner Frank Pando has announced that he will seek re-election to the commission. “Having been involved in county and city government for the past 18 years, 15 years planning and zoning, three years...

Belen As the walls of a Belen landmark are torn down, memories and stories flow through the community. Many lives were impacted by the dedicated people working within the walls of the building at 520 N. Main Street that served...

The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office will receive a grant through the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission and the STOP Violence Against Women Law Enforcement Grant Program. “I am pleased that my office is...

Belen A man who was about to be arraigned Friday morning in magistrate court in Belen reportedly fled custody wearing handcuffs on one wrist. Belen Police Lieutenant Dan Robb said Raymond Silva, 22, of Belen, was waiting to be...

Two scientists with the state’s Environment Department say it would be very unusual if any sewage got into a pipe used by residents near the Rio Grande Utility sewer plant in Tomé. Like all such plants throughout the...

Los Lunas The Los Lunas Village Council approved a zone change and a final plat Thursday that will put two businesses a step closer to beginning the building process. A zone change was approved for Consuelo Baca, who’d...

Here’s a listing of other candidates who’ll be running in Valencia County as well as in other portions of the state. Information was garnered from the web site of the Secretary of State. Names are shown in the order...

Los Lunas A former correctional officer at the county jail has filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell Corrections, claiming she was the victim of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. Terreanne Julian, who...

State Rep. Kandy Cordova (D-Dist. 7) was guaranteed a free ticket back to Santa Fe Tuesday when no on efrom either party filed to run against her. Joining Cordova in having a sure thing when no one turned up in the county...

Belen NEWS-BULLETIN A mobile home was destroyed Monday afternoon when a fire swept through the abandoned building, leaving only a charred pile of debris. Valencia County Deputy Fire Marshal Charles Eaton said, “It looks...

Belen Belen police are asking the public to help identify a man who they say robbed a local businessman at gunpoint Monday morning. William Payne, owner of Kustom Trophy in Belen, was opening up his shop Monday morning when he...

Historic Tomé-Adelino association to meet The Historic Tomé-Adelino Neighborhood Association will hold their March meeting on Sunday, March 17, at 5 p.m. at the Tomé Adelino Fire Station. The public is welcome to attend. The...