From the Las Vegas Optic A chance encounter with a Las Vegas police officer led to felony charges of battery on a peace officer for a Montezuma man. While responding to a harassment call in the 2300 block of North Gonzales Street, an officer with LVPD noticed a man running through the backyard of the…
From the Las Vegas Optic Every Labor Day weekend, the sleepy village of Wagon Mound comes alive with concerts, dancing, rodeos, mud bogging, and of course, the Bean Day barbecue. This year marked the 108th time revelers gathered in Wagon Mound. The four-day event kicked off Friday night with the cleaning of the beans, followed…
From the Las Vegas Optic A two-day employment event is coming to Luna Community College on Thursday, Sept. 13, and Friday Sept. 14. The events are hosted by the Northern Area Local Workforce Development Board. Both events will take place in the auditorium at Luna Community College, according to Rock Ulibarri, the director of adult…
From AP News LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Dr. Douglas Thal has always been fascinated by golden eagles. He grew up on his family’s ranch in Golondrinas, where for hours he would watch the majestic birds of prey that resided in large nests built on the ledges of sandstone cliffs. “They’ve been there as long…
From the Las Vegas Optic A Las Vegas man is now awaiting a trial date to face charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, a third degree felony, after he allegedly attempted to hit a Las Vegas police officer with his vehicle. Officers with the Las Vegas Police Department arrested Jack Herrera, 37, of…
From the Idaho Business Review Imagine your guests having so much fun they don’t want to leave. The key to reaching this pinnacle of event planning is booking great entertainment. Searching for the right entertainer can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. With a little research and planning,…
From the Las Vegas Optic The New Mexico Public Education Department released its letter grades for school districts and sites across the state on Aug. 16. No site within Mora Schools district earned higher than a C, with Mora Elementary falling from a B to an F. Holman Elementary received a C, down from a…
From the las Vegas Optic U.S. Senate candidate Mick Rich made a stop in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon to address a small group of people at the San Miguel County GOP Headquarters on Bridge Street. The event was touted as a discussion on combating opioid abuse and overdose fatalities; however, neither topic was discussed.…
From the Las Vegas Optic Since 1909, the village of Wagon Mound has been celebrating its agricultural heritage and the crop that was once the pride of the local farming community: the pinto bean. Nowadays, few beans are grown in the area, but the village of Wagon Mound honors its past every Labor Day weekend…
From the Las Vegas Optic When it opened in the early 1920s, the El Fidel Hotel offered travelers more than just an affordable, comfortable place to sleep. Guests could sit down to eat breakfast or lunch, grab a drink at the bar, or gather with friends in a comfortable setting. Soon, travelers and Las Vegas…
