Retirement Archives - Valencia County News-Bulletin

Dr. Madden retires after 38 years

by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor | Dec 29, 2022 | News | 0

“I just found, this is where I belong. I didn’t know I was a small town guy till I moved to one. It has been so rewarding and I’m so grateful to the community and my patients.”

Peralta fire chief, John Dear, retires

by Makayla Grijalva | Aug 4, 2022 | News | 0

John Dear has been volunteering with the department since 1988, and has served as chief for the past 27 years, beginning his tenure prior to the incorporation of the town in 2007

Letteney retires from UNM-Valencia after 27 years

by Julia M. Dendinger | News-Bulletin Assistant Editor | Jun 23, 2022 | Education, News | 0

“She’s a force — a force for good, a force for the community. She inspires us to be our best selves.” – Cynthia Rooney, chancellor, UNM-Los Alamos campus

Jolly is celebrated for his long music teaching career

by Makayla Grijalva | Jun 23, 2022 | Education, News | 0

“I love teaching and I love teaching kids,” Jolly said. “I’m going to miss this in a lot of ways. It’s just in some respects that now is the right time for me to stop.”

Armstrong files bill to exempt Social Security from income tax

by Valencia County News-Bulletin | Feb 3, 2022 | News | 0

SANTA FE — A Valencia County state representative is co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the tax...

Gurule retiring as Los Lunas police chief

by Clara Garcia | News-Bulletin Editor | Jan 27, 2022 | News, Top Stories | 0

LOS LUNAS — Naithan Gurule always wanted to either be a police officer or a school teacher.

As he prepares to turn in his badge on Friday after 20 years of service as a police officer, and retiring as chief of police in Los Lunas, Gurule’s dream of making an impact in the lives of youth is soon to become a reality.