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Arson Suspect Arrested in Connection to Los Lunas Fires

Wildfires · Los Lunas

Arson Suspect Arrested in Connection to Los Lunas Fires

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Arson suspect arrested in connection to Los Lunas fires31-year-old Jacob LeHair is charged with one count of arson and one count of criminal damage to property. LOS LUNAS, N.M. — Los Lunas police say they arrested a man for allegedly starting the Cotton 1 Fire. 31-year-old Jacob LeHair is charged with one count of arson and one count of criminal damage to property. Investigators say evidence from interviews and surveillance footage led them to L…See the Story

Few Breaks for Many Prep Basketball Athletes

Basketball · Los Lunas

Few Breaks for Many Prep Basketball Athletes

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Fireworks in Valencia County are a go despite dangers

Social Media · Valencia County

Fireworks in Valencia County are a go despite dangers

Fireworks season is upon us and while many community members have taken to social media calling for a ban on the use of all fireworks, the window to limit the use of the celebratory incendiaries has passed.Read Article

Chavezes celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Ron and Teresa (Sinclair) Chavez, of Belen, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 20. The couple was married in 1975 at the home of Ron’s parents and, eight yearsBelen, New Mexico · Belen Read Article

Otero chosen as a replacement on Los Lunas Board of Education

LOS LUNAS — Former Los Lunas Board of Education Member Frank A. Otero has been appointed to fill the District 1 board seat vacated by Justin Tulley earlier in June.Los Lunas · Los Lunas Read Article

John Wayne Barnett of Belen: New Mexico’s First Heart Transplant Recipient (Part II)

Last week’s edition of La Historia told of the first heart transplant operation performed in New Mexico.Belen, New Mexico · Belen Read Article

BSSA helps markswoman attend national rodeo

BelenBelen, New Mexico · Belen Read Article

Desert Willow Complex Fire: Homes destroyed, evacuations lifted

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Several homes have been destroyed and several firefighters were injured in the fire near Los Lunas.Evacuations · Los Lunas Read Article

Monumental firefight in Los Lunas; suppression

After a weekend of fear and flames, two bosque fires that destroyed nearly a dozen homes and displaced more than 1,300 residents are on the way to being under control.Los Lunas · Los Lunas Read Article

Wanda Erlene Alexander Wanda Erlene Alexander was born

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Wanda Erlene Alexander Wanda Erlene Alexander was born February 28, 1941, in Thatcher, Arizona. Wanda passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home in Bosque Farms, New Mexico where she was surrounded by her loving family and two dogs.…Bosque Farms · Bosque Farms Read Article

Animal shelter helping with pets displaced by fires

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Nonprofit is helping to free up space at Valencia County Animal ServicesValencia County · Valencia County Read Article