Valencia County News-Bulletin

The Valencia County News-Bulletin is a weekly publication based in Belen, New Mexico, and has been serving the community since its founding in 1910. It ranks as the fifth largest newspaper in the state of New Mexico, boasting a circulation of 22,500 copies. The newspaper is part of Number 9 Media.

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Belen City Council approves planned 395-acre solar array

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Clara Garcia |Clara García

BELEN — More solar panels coming to the Hub City means more benefits to the community. The Belen City Council unanimously approved a special use overlay permit for a new solar array that is planned just south of Sun Ranch Solar on Rancho Cielo land, west of Interstate 25. The new, proposed solar farm, Star Light Energy Center, will be a 100 megawatt solar facility, with a 100 megawatt, four-hour storage facility.
Belen elementary students get free laptops courtesy of Adelante and DiverseIT

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Julia Dendinger

More than two dozen elementary students throughout Belen Consolidated Schools recently received free, brand new laptops to help in their academic journey. After classes were done for the day, students and their families stopped by Central Elementary to pick up their new device and learn the ins and outs of staying safe online. Fueled by pizza they listened as a trainer from DiverseIT went over how to manage passwords and avoid websites that may be malicious or inappropriate.
Steven Contreras retires as Belen Consolidated Schools athletic coordinator, again

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Mike Powers

BELEN — For a second time in an eight-year span, Steven Contreras is retiring as Belen Consolidated Schools athletic coordinator. This time it may stick. “I’m going to take care of some projects at home,” said Contreras. “Maybe do some traveling with my wife.”His wife, Melissa, is also retiring but from Los Lunas Schools. After 32 years in education, Contreras is ready to step away, taking fond memories with him.
Belen’s Scott, Los Lunas’ Castillo earn district POY honor

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Mike Powers

Post season awards for high school baseball and softball teams are starting to come in, with All-State selections on the horizon. Many Valencia County athletes were recognized with district honors. Belen’s Lorissa Scott, who will play at Eastern New Mexico University next season, was named both the softball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in District 5-4A. In addition, Scott earned All Academic status and was named All-Metro at second base by the Albuquerque Journal.
New Mexico Water hopes proposed increased fees will help expansion

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Julia Dendinger

RIO COMMUNITIES — Growth pays for growth. That’s the approach a private wastewater company is taking to handle the cost of expanding capacity at one of its local wastewater treatment plants in order to meet the demand for more than 200 new connections.
Jonny Gurule wins silver at U23 Pan Am Games

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Mike Powers

It was a redemption tour and a silver swan song all in one for Jonathan “Jonny” Gurule, of Los Lunas, at the U23 Pan American Games, an international wrestling tournament. Gurule, a state champion and 2021 Los Lunas High School graduate, earned a silver medal for USA Wrestling in Greco-Roman in April at 63 kg, 138 pounds, in Queretaro, Mexico. Flash back one year earlier, with Gurule flaming out at the same tournament in Rionegro, Columbia, losing both his matches. “I just didn’t perform right.
Bosque Farms councilors still to decide on ARPA funding

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Julia Dendinger

BOSQUE FARMS — The question of what to do with almost $200,000 in leftover federal funding is still bedeviling a local municipality. In January, Bosque Farms Village Clerk/Administrator Michael Limon informed village councilors there was still $188,000 available from the 2021 federal American Rescue Plan Act, which was enacted to help communities recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VHS football standout joins VUL Dragons

3 weeks ago | news-bulletin.com | Mike Powers

TOMÉ — It may be difficult to come home on weekends or Thanksgiving break, but defensive end Aiden Gonzalez, of Valencia, is eager to start his college football career at Virginia University of Lynchburg. Gonzalez has committed to make the 1,731 mile journey, swapping his VHS Jaguars gear for that of the VUL Dragons. “I’m feeling great, really excited to keep my athletic career going,” Gonzalez said following a ceremony at VHS.
New high school graduation requirements begin with next year’s freshmen

1 month ago | news-bulletin.com | Julia Dendinger

BELEN — While most students and parents are focused on wrapping up this school year, next year’s freshmen and their families need to be preparing for new graduation requirements. Legislation passed during the 2024 session changed the number of required credits to earn a high school diploma in New Mexico, and eliminated some previously required classes, such as Algebra II and New Mexico history.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day in Valencia County

1 month ago | news-bulletin.com | Julia Dendinger |Kenn Rodriguez

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