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Española Girls Doubles Team Takes Fourth at State
Olivia Suazo and Kaydence Arrey had just two practices together. They had never played together as a doubles pair, but they would do so at the district tournament and then at the state tennis tournament. The decision by Española Valley Coach Nancy Suazo paid off, as the pair took fourth...
Step Up Gallery: ‘OFF-GRID, Women Of The Mesa’ May 23
“OFF-GRID, Women of the Mesa: Figurative Oil Paintings of Empowered Women” by Beverly Branch opens Thursday, May 23 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Nearly 40 large oil paintings of women and their families, who choose to live unconnected to the power grid on the mesa west of Pilar and Taos, will be on display until June 25.
Cell Tower Plan Has Resistance
A community meeting held April 18 and hosted by Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo, to discuss a proposed cell tower in Hernandez, drew about 100 community members. The meeting was held so he and other county officials could hear from the public regarding the tower permit application submitted by Commnet Wireless, LLC, to place a new cell tower on Private Drive 1526.
Los Alamos High School Native American Students Honored During 2024 Sash Ceremony
Ten LAHS Native American seniors were honored Wednesday evening during the 5th Sash Ceremony. Students received hand-woven sashes created by Cris Velarde Students receiving sashes, pictured with Josett Monette, Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, left, and Cris Velarde, Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache, fourth from right, include, left to right, Dayna Reano, Carlissa Epperson, Seneca Tsoodle, Jared Muzzie, Siena Rolfe, Malachi Laskie, Angelina Ulibarri, David Gonzales, Jimmy Wilson and Benjamin Catron Romero. Courtesy/LAPS.
Fr. Glenn: Consequences Of No Consequences
Ah, warmer weather cometh, and with it the perennial onslaught of protests. Right now the cause de jour continues to be the conflict in Gaza with protests on the various college campuses and in some cities. Who woulda’ thunk that in such we’d be witnessing calls even for beheadings of campus officials here in the U.S., with terms like “intifada” and “jihad” tossed around casually, the tossers obviously not fully realizing the implications. Certainly young protesters love to utilize hyperbolic lingo, but mobs are known to take hyperbole and run with it. Might we see another Kent State type event if protests become more violent? Or, conversely, an anarchic takeover of large areas as in Portland a few years ago?
Junie B Finds Forever Home In White Rock
Junie B (Mama) living the good life in the Happiest Small Town in the USA – White Rock. Courtesy photo. It has just been announced that Junie B (Mama) has agreed to be adopted in the Happiest Small Town in the USA – White Rock. “Mama” was received...
New Support Group At Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center
The community is invited to join the newly formed Visually Impaired and Hearing-Impaired Support group. The group will meet at the Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center (BESC), 1101 Bathtub Row. Details:. Meeting Date: May 16, (3rd Thursday of the month) Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Conference room of the main level.
Española Humane to the Rescue
Staff Helps House 11 of 98 Dogs Removed from Socorro County. A dire situation for nearly 100 Chihuahuas had a happy ending thanks to the team at Española Humane Society, who helped rescue and nurse some of them back to health and find them new homes. Española Humane Director...
Letter To The Letter: About The Importance Of Symbolism And Freedom Of Expression
This is a response to Walter Tuzel’s letter (link), with whom I agree about the importance of symbolism and freedom of expression. It is crucial, however, to differentiate between the original symbols of Buddhism, depicted as either a 90-degree left-facing swastika or a 90-degree right-facing swastika, which holds significance in various Buddhist subcultures.
Woman Claims Her Roommate is in the Wrong Body
The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba...
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