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Comprehensive local news coverage for Valencia County, New Mexico. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, Peralta, Rio Communities, and surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities.
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KRQE revisits deadly Los Lunas police shooting after video release
Government

KRQE revisits deadly Los Lunas police shooting after video release

Video from the April 24 Los Lunas shooting shows the stop on Manzano Road, the move to Sierra Vista Drive, and the moment Jesus Munoz Duran was shot.

Marcus Williams2m read
Belen drug bust nets fentanyl, guns, cash, two arrests
Government

Belen drug bust nets fentanyl, guns, cash, two arrests

A Belen search turned up 212 grams of fentanyl, 16 grams of meth and three guns, showing how drugs and weapons are still moving together in Valencia County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Los Lunas partners with schools for Route 66 centennial celebration
Community

Los Lunas partners with schools for Route 66 centennial celebration

Los Lunas tied its Route 66 centennial celebration to local schools, aiming to turn heritage pride into visitor spending and a stronger tourism brand.

Marcus Williams2m read
Valencia County gains certification to transport patients to hospitals
Healthcare

Valencia County gains certification to transport patients to hospitals

Valencia County fire crews can now take emergency patients to hospitals and bill for the ride, a change that could reshape ambulance response from Los Lunas to Rio Communities.

Lisa Park2m read
Valencia County resource directory connects residents to local services
Government

Valencia County resource directory connects residents to local services

One county page can point you to housing help, bills, food, senior services, and youth support before you waste another call.

James Thompson5m read
Los Lunas museum blends history, genealogy and community events
Community

Los Lunas museum blends history, genealogy and community events

A free Main Street museum gives Los Lunas families a place to tour exhibits, trace family lines and catch community programming under one roof.

Sarah Chen5m read
Unofficial primary results show early Valencia County voting trends in key races
Government

Unofficial primary results show early Valencia County voting trends in key races

Early returns put Celia Dittmaier behind two challengers as Valencia County’s assessor race, commission contests and magistrate seats began shaping the county’s next power map.

James Thompson2m read
Belen to host free All American Celebration at Eagle Park
Community

Belen to host free All American Celebration at Eagle Park

Belen’s free June 27 celebration will fill Eagle Park with live music, food trucks and a 9 p.m. drone show capped by fireworks.

Marcus Williams2m read
Belen mourns former lieutenant governor Casey Luna, racing legend, at 95
Government

Belen mourns former lieutenant governor Casey Luna, racing legend, at 95

Casey Luna’s death in Belen closed a chapter that tied local speedways, car dealerships and state power together. The former lieutenant governor was 95.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bosque Farms library kicks off June reading, crafts and family events
Community

Bosque Farms library kicks off June reading, crafts and family events

Bosque Farms Public Library opened summer reading to ages 0 to 199, with free weekly story times, crafts and presenters built for families.

Marcus Williams2m read
Los Lunas Tigers previewed for 2026 season, new coach and 5A move
Education

Los Lunas Tigers previewed for 2026 season, new coach and 5A move

Los Lunas enters 2026 with a new coach, a return to 5A and real pressure to turn a reset into another playoff run and bigger Friday-night stakes.

Marcus Williams5m read
Valencia County updates zoning to allow child care, multigenerational housing
Government

Valencia County updates zoning to allow child care, multigenerational housing

Valencia County will soon let more child care open by right and make room for second kitchens in single-family homes, a shift aimed at neighborhood care and multigenerational living.

Marcus Williams2m read
KOAT tracks Valencia County primary election results in live hub
Government

KOAT tracks Valencia County primary election results in live hub

Thirty-two candidates crowded Valencia County’s primary, with six sheriff hopefuls and a live KOAT hub showing how fast county power was being sorted out.

James Thompson2m read
Valencia County first responders airlift one after two UTV crashes
Healthcare

Valencia County first responders airlift one after two UTV crashes

Two UTV crashes in Valencia County sent one person by air ambulance, underscoring how quickly off-road incidents can turn into technical rescues.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Belen’s Harvey House museum preserves Valencia County’s railroad legacy
Community

Belen’s Harvey House museum preserves Valencia County’s railroad legacy

Belen’s Harvey House is more than a museum. It still draws people downtown, keeps rail history visible, and anchors Valencia County’s civic identity.

Lisa Park5m read
Victoria Morgan named 2026 Los Lunas Teacher of the Year
Education

Victoria Morgan named 2026 Los Lunas Teacher of the Year

Victoria Morgan’s honor at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary tied a district award to a full-circle story, and to Los Lunas’ effort to keep strong teachers in local classrooms.

Lisa Park2m read
Valencia County summer guide maps pools, camps and family outings
Community

Valencia County summer guide maps pools, camps and family outings

Local pools, camps and day programs can keep Valencia County kids busy without the Albuquerque drive, and several of the best-value spots fill fast.

Sarah Chen5m read
Acequias still shape daily life across Valencia County
Community

Acequias still shape daily life across Valencia County

Acequias still decide who can farm, landscape, and plan ahead in Valencia County, where canal schedules and maintenance remain household-level infrastructure.

Lisa Park4m read
Valencia County sheriff race heads to Montano-Rowland showdown
Government

Valencia County sheriff race heads to Montano-Rowland showdown

Montano and Rowland moved toward a November sheriff showdown as Valencia County’s narrow commission and assessor races stayed in play for the final canvass.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rio Communities boy returns home after two heart transplants, months away
Healthcare

Rio Communities boy returns home after two heart transplants, months away

Hunter Rael rolled back into Rio Communities after two heart transplants and months in Denver, escorted by riders and the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office. His family still must return for follow-up care.

Lisa Park2m read
Valencia County packed with concerts, art, clubs and scholarship golf event
Community

Valencia County packed with concerts, art, clubs and scholarship golf event

Free concerts, art, scholarships and a veterans run pack Valencia County’s early-June calendar with low-cost ways to save money and support local causes.

Marcus Williams5m read
Officer-involved shooting in Veguita leaves suspect dead, no threat to public
Community

Officer-involved shooting in Veguita leaves suspect dead, no threat to public

A 911 call to 23 Peralta Place in Veguita ended with one man dead and no injuries to officers or neighbors. State police say the case is now with investigators.

Sarah Chen2m read
Valencia County Hospital set to open this fall after years of planning
Healthcare

Valencia County Hospital set to open this fall after years of planning

A 15-bed hospital in Los Lunas is slated to open this fall, aiming to keep emergency and inpatient care closer to home for 80,000 New Mexicans.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Valencia County revives Meadow Lake, El Cerro Mission community gardens
Community

Valencia County revives Meadow Lake, El Cerro Mission community gardens

East-side families could soon see fresh produce and hands-on garden learning return to Meadow Lake and El Cerro Mission, where county land and water will back VCAN volunteers.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bosque gymnast qualifies for USA Gymnastics Western Championships
Community

Bosque gymnast qualifies for USA Gymnastics Western Championships

Bosque’s Leandra Alguire earned a spot at the Western Championships after placing in the top seven at Region 3 in Kansas City, a leap from rural Valencia County to Boise.

Marcus Williams2m read
Los Lunas 13-year-old wins national boxing title at Silver Gloves
Community

Los Lunas 13-year-old wins national boxing title at Silver Gloves

A 13-year-old from Los Lunas turned a doctor’s warning into a national boxing title, winning Silver Gloves with a sharp jab and years of discipline.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rio Communities pitches low taxes, growth potential to attract business
Business

Rio Communities pitches low taxes, growth potential to attract business

Rio Communities is betting that low taxes and highway traffic will turn a small commuter town into a business hub. The real test is whether that pitch brings jobs, retail and everyday services.

Sarah Chen5m read
Valencia County probate judge race guide explains early voting, registration
Government

Valencia County probate judge race guide explains early voting, registration

Same-day voter registration is open in Los Lunas and across Valencia County, while the probate judge race asks who can handle estates with speed, clarity and less conflict.

James Thompson5m read
Bosque Farms boxer Kat Lindenmuth eyes quick return after Denmark draw
Community

Bosque Farms boxer Kat Lindenmuth eyes quick return after Denmark draw

Kat Lindenmuth left Denmark with a majority draw, not a setback, and the Bosque Farms boxer is already targeting a return later this summer.

Sarah Chen2m read