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Valencia County, New Mexico
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About Valencia, NM

Population
Approximately 76,688 residents
County Seat
Los Lunas, New Mexico
Coverage Area
1,068 square miles in central New Mexico

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Belen Police Reintroduce Modernized DARE Curriculum, Train Officers for Schools
Education

Belen Police Reintroduce Modernized DARE Curriculum, Train Officers for Schools

Belen Police launched a modernized DARE program this winter at Dennis Chavez and Rio Grande elementaries — a 10-week course costing $500 per offering, Deputy Chief Mario Vallejos said.

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Valencia County Selects Alternatives 6, 7 and 12 for East Side Extension
Government

Valencia County Selects Alternatives 6, 7 and 12 for East Side Extension

Valencia County Commission on Feb. 18 directed consultant Molzen Corbin to model alternatives 6, 7 and 12 for an East Side Extension from Los Lunas Boulevard at N.M. 47 to the Manzano Expressway.

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Corniche Capital Announces 400,000-Square-Foot Build-to-Suit Industrial Space in Los Lunas
Business

Corniche Capital Announces 400,000-Square-Foot Build-to-Suit Industrial Space in Los Lunas

Corniche Capital announced availability of up to 400,000 sq. ft. of build-to-suit industrial space at 1300 Desert Willow Road in Los Morros Business Park, Los Lunas.

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NMDOT, Los Lunas, Valencia County Adjust Traffic, Pedestrian Access on NM 6
Government

NMDOT, Los Lunas, Valencia County Adjust Traffic, Pedestrian Access on NM 6

NMDOT crews and Village of Los Lunas officials are assessing a safety issue on Main Street (N.M. 6) near the Rio Grande, where about 40% of passing vehicles do not stop in town.

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Valencia County Historical Society Elects Officers, Honors Volunteers at Belen Harvey House
Community

Valencia County Historical Society Elects Officers, Honors Volunteers at Belen Harvey House

VCHS elected Richard Melzer president at the Belen Harvey House and presented the Rio Abajo Award to the family of former superintendent John Aragon.

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Valencia County Geologists Analyze Sediments to Reconstruct Local Earthquake History
Community

Valencia County Geologists Analyze Sediments to Reconstruct Local Earthquake History

Geologists trace sediments in the Rio Grande Rift and estimate the Hubbel Spring Fault last ruptured about 12,000 years ago, with recurrence every 12,000-25,000 years.

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Valencia County declares no-burn day amid 60-day ban, wildfire risks
Government

Valencia County declares no-burn day amid 60-day ban, wildfire risks

Valencia County declared a NO‑BURN day listing March 6, 2026 on its Alert Center and directs residents to the Burn/No Burn Line at (505) 500-8679 during a 60-day burn ban.

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How to Use New Mexico Rail Runner from Belen and Los Lunas
Community

How to Use New Mexico Rail Runner from Belen and Los Lunas

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express links Belen and Los Lunas to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, offering Valencia County riders a fast, predictable rail option for commutes, events and regional trips.

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Where to Find Valencia County Offices, Emergency Contacts and Online Services
Government

Where to Find Valencia County Offices, Emergency Contacts and Online Services

Find Valencia County offices, emergency contacts and how to access core online services for Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, Peralta, Rio Communities and unincorporated areas in one practical guide.

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Free Manufacturing and Innovation Expo in Los Lunas March 6
Business

Free Manufacturing and Innovation Expo in Los Lunas March 6

Los Lunas will host a free Central New Mexico Manufacturing & Innovation Expo March 6, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Train Station auditorium with workforce, export and logistics resources.

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Crash Shuts Northbound I-25 Near Los Lunas, Causing Heavy Delays
Community

Crash Shuts Northbound I-25 Near Los Lunas, Causing Heavy Delays

NMRoads and local media report northbound I-25 is closed at mile marker 203 just north of the Los Lunas exit after a crash early March 5, creating heavy delays.

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Valencia County Democrats Host Drive-Thru Petition Signing Feb. 27 to Help Candidates
Government

Valencia County Democrats Host Drive-Thru Petition Signing Feb. 27 to Help Candidates

Democratic Party of Valencia County ran a drive-thru petition signing Feb. 27 to make it easier for residents to sign nominating petitions for local and state candidates.

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Rio Communities Again Without Municipal Judge After Victor L. Williams Resigns
Government

Rio Communities Again Without Municipal Judge After Victor L. Williams Resigns

Rio Communities is again without a municipal judge after Judge Victor L. Williams submitted a letter of resignation that the city disclosed to elected officials, leaving the council to confront an appointment deadline.

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Valencia County Commission holds special meeting Friday 5 p.m. in Los Lunas
Government

Valencia County Commission holds special meeting Friday 5 p.m. in Los Lunas

Valencia County Commission meets at 5 p.m. Friday, March 6, for a special session at the county administration building in Los Lunas, listed on a March 5 draft-agenda roundup.

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Valencia County voters attend multiple candidate forums; GOP forum Feb. 24
Government

Valencia County voters attend multiple candidate forums; GOP forum Feb. 24

Multiple candidate forums drew Valencia County voters in the last week of February, including a Republican forum advertised for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Calvary Ch.

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Los Lunas Resident Rorik Rivenburgh Runs for Valencia County Magistrate Div. 3
Government

Los Lunas Resident Rorik Rivenburgh Runs for Valencia County Magistrate Div. 3

Rorik Rivenburgh launched a Democratic campaign for Valencia County Magistrate Judge Div. 3 in a Feb. 24 party post and the party posted filing details for March 10 at 444 Luna Ave., Los Lunas.

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Valencia County Noticias March 5: events, public notices and upcoming activities
Community

Valencia County Noticias March 5: events, public notices and upcoming activities

News-Bulletin’s March 5 “Noticias” roundup lists community notices and includes a posted "SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025 VALENCIA COUNTY FAIR" with Aug. 16–23, 2025 programming; confirm 2026 dates.

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Rio Communities Posts Planning and Zoning Agenda for March 5 Meeting
Government

Rio Communities Posts Planning and Zoning Agenda for March 5 Meeting

Rio Communities posted a Planning & Zoning agenda (Agenda (177 KB)) on Mar. 2 for a meeting set March 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 360 Rio Communities Blvd.

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Valencia County Sheriff's Office Files Civil Suit Against Thomas Wayne Rodriguez
Government

Valencia County Sheriff's Office Files Civil Suit Against Thomas Wayne Rodriguez

Valencia County Sheriff's Office filed a civil case against Thomas Wayne Rodriguez in Valencia County District Court, case D-1314-CV-2026-00257, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Valencia County Clerk Accepts June Primary Filings March 10, Write-Ins March 17
Government

Valencia County Clerk Accepts June Primary Filings March 10, Write-Ins March 17

The Valencia County Clerk will accept regular candidate filings 9 a.m.–5 p.m. March 10 at 444 Luna Ave., Los Lunas, with write-in filings during the same hours March 17.

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Multiple departments extinguished large building fire on Meadowlake Road in Valencia County
Community

Multiple departments extinguished large building fire on Meadowlake Road in Valencia County

Multiple fire departments extinguished a large building fire on Meadowlake Road; Valencia County crews said the structure’s use of railroad ties and telephone poles made firefighting difficult.

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How to Access Valencia County Online Services and Who to Contact
Government

How to Access Valencia County Online Services and Who to Contact

Valencia County’s online portal centralizes property tax payments, public-record requests, commission agendas and voter information — here’s exactly where to go and which county office to contact.

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Bosque Farms Council Names Erica De Smet Mayor Pro Tem Amid Contention
Government

Bosque Farms Council Names Erica De Smet Mayor Pro Tem Amid Contention

Bosque Farms council picked Erica De Smet as mayor pro tem during a long, at-times contentious first meeting on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Dennis Chavez Elementary Earns National ESEA Recognition for Student Improvement
Education

Dennis Chavez Elementary Earns National ESEA Recognition for Student Improvement

Dennis Chavez Elementary in Belen earned national ESEA recognition for measurable student improvement, the News-Bulletin reported Feb. 26, 2026.

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Belen High Promotes Shenoa Branch to Permanent Head Volleyball Coach
Education

Belen High Promotes Shenoa Branch to Permanent Head Volleyball Coach

Belen High removed the "interim" tag from Shenoa Branch and named her permanent head volleyball coach for the Eagles on Feb. 26, 2026, after she stepped in mid-season.

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Los Lunas Council Agenda Seeks 12-Month Extension for MAP Funding
Government

Los Lunas Council Agenda Seeks 12-Month Extension for MAP Funding

Los Lunas posted its Feb. 26 council packet today, Feb. 23, 2026, including Resolution 26-03 asking the council to approve a 12-month extension for Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) funding.

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Belen second, Los Lunas fifth as Valencia High crowned two individual champions
Education

Belen second, Los Lunas fifth as Valencia High crowned two individual champions

Valencia County wrestlers returned south Saturday night from Rio Rancho with Belen taking second in the boys 1A-4A race, Los Lunas scoring a top-five 5A finish and Valencia High producing two individual state champions.

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16 Los Lunas inmates earn high school, CDL certifications and associate degree
Education

16 Los Lunas inmates earn high school, CDL certifications and associate degree

Sixteen people at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas completed educational and vocational programs, earning high school equivalencies, commercial driver certifications, NM EDGE certificates and an associate degree.

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Los Lunas Schools names Stephen Johnston new LLHS head football coach
Education

Los Lunas Schools names Stephen Johnston new LLHS head football coach

Los Lunas Schools on Feb. 25, 2026 named Stephen Johnston as the new head football coach at Los Lunas High School, replacing Greg Henington.

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