The priorities of this Republican legislator are … well … hmmm … questionable.
It’s a good thing Democrat Rickie Gonzales decided to run against her to represent NM House District 7 in #ValenciaCounty. He’ll show up, listen, and put Valencia County families first.
It’s a good thing Democrat Rickie Gonzales decided to run against her to represent NM House District 7 in #ValenciaCounty. He’ll show up, listen, and put Valencia County families first.
New Mexico state Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya (R-Los Lunas) used campaign funds to purchase airfare, hotel rooms and tickets to a college football game for herself and her husband in Ireland last August, according to campaign filings.
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New Mexico lawmaker’s use of campaign funds for college football game in Ireland draws criticism • Source New Mexico
NM Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya paid back her campaign account roughly $300 for her husband's ticket to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
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September 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
The priorities of this Republican legislator are … well … hmmm … questionable.
It’s a good thing Democrat Rickie Gonzales decided to run against her to represent NM House District 7 in #ValenciaCounty. He’ll show up, listen, and put Valencia County families first.
It’s a good thing Democrat Rickie Gonzales decided to run against her to represent NM House District 7 in #ValenciaCounty. He’ll show up, listen, and put Valencia County families first.
Yesterday over 60 people, some estimates as high as 80, gathered in #ValenciaCounty with organizers and @bluevalencianm.bsky.social to oppose Trump, Musk, and their harmful policies!!
March 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yesterday over 60 people, some estimates as high as 80, gathered in #ValenciaCounty with organizers and @bluevalencianm.bsky.social to oppose Trump, Musk, and their harmful policies!!
NEW MEXICO: “VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. — The work didn’t stop Monday morning for Valencia County fire crews as they responded to a brush fire with a structure near Los Lunas.” www.kob.com/news/top-new... - KOB 4
#NMFire #LosLunas #ValenciaCounty #Wildfires
#NMFire #LosLunas #ValenciaCounty #Wildfires
Another fire starts near Los Lunas
The work didn't stop Monday morning for Valencia County fire crews as they responded to a brush fire with a structure near Los Lunas.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
NEW MEXICO: “VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. — The work didn’t stop Monday morning for Valencia County fire crews as they responded to a brush fire with a structure near Los Lunas.” www.kob.com/news/top-new... - KOB 4
#NMFire #LosLunas #ValenciaCounty #Wildfires
#NMFire #LosLunas #ValenciaCounty #Wildfires
VCFD is supporting 2 #wildfire operations in NM currently.
The Cottonwood Wildland Crew is assisting with #PondFire in Socorro County and with #CayuseFire in Torrance County.
#ValenciaCounty
#NMFire
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The Cottonwood Wildland Crew is assisting with #PondFire in Socorro County and with #CayuseFire in Torrance County.
#ValenciaCounty
#NMFire
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March 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VCFD is supporting 2 #wildfire operations in NM currently.
The Cottonwood Wildland Crew is assisting with #PondFire in Socorro County and with #CayuseFire in Torrance County.
#ValenciaCounty
#NMFire
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The Cottonwood Wildland Crew is assisting with #PondFire in Socorro County and with #CayuseFire in Torrance County.
#ValenciaCounty
#NMFire
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Awarded with this stunning sunset tonight, and I can tell you it never gets old. New Mexico may be brown and drab this time of year, but our sunsets always make up for it. #sunsets#newmexico#tomehill#valenciacounty#iphone16promax.
December 18, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Awarded with this stunning sunset tonight, and I can tell you it never gets old. New Mexico may be brown and drab this time of year, but our sunsets always make up for it. #sunsets#newmexico#tomehill#valenciacounty#iphone16promax.
June 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Valencia County residents are raising alarms over proposed solar projects, fearing they'll ruin property values and disrupt their community—will their voices be heard?
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountySolar #LocalBenefit #CommunitySolar
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountySolar #LocalBenefit #CommunitySolar
Commissioners hear community-solar proposals amid neighbor opposition and vote on several overlay requests
Developers and county staff presented multiple community-solar overlay zone applications; residents raised concerns about visual impacts, notification and local benefit; after executive session the board approved some SFOZ requests and denied others and moved several zone-change items forward.
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May 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Valencia County residents are raising alarms over proposed solar projects, fearing they'll ruin property values and disrupt their community—will their voices be heard?
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountySolar #LocalBenefit #CommunitySolar
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountySolar #LocalBenefit #CommunitySolar
Residents in Valencia County are raising urgent safety concerns over the proposed Eastside extension, claiming it threatens their community's heritage and emergency access.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityInput #TransportationPlanning
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityInput #TransportationPlanning
Residents urge county to re-evaluate Eastside extension, citing safety and data concerns
Residents from neighborhoods east of Highway 47 urged Valencia County commissioners to reconsider proposed Eastside extension alignments, arguing designs create public-safety risks, rely on outdated population projections and threaten farmland and long-term residents.
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May 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Residents in Valencia County are raising urgent safety concerns over the proposed Eastside extension, claiming it threatens their community's heritage and emergency access.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityInput #TransportationPlanning
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityInput #TransportationPlanning
Valencia County just widened the eligibility for affordable housing programs, opening doors for more essential workers to find homes amid rising costs!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HousingAccess #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HousingAccess #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
Valencia County amends affordable-housing ordinance to widen eligibility to 150% of AMI
Commissioners approved an amendment that broadens eligibility for certain affordable-housing programs from 120% of area median income (AMI) to up to 150% AMI, sets specified affordability periods for resale, strengthens application evaluation and clarifies program administration; a local developer spoke in support during public comment.
citizenportal.ai
March 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Valencia County just widened the eligibility for affordable housing programs, opening doors for more essential workers to find homes amid rising costs!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HousingAccess #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HousingAccess #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
Valencia County's new hospital is on track to open this summer, promising an array of vital services and a commitment to expanding healthcare access for the community.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HealthcareAccess #ValenciaCountyHospital #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HealthcareAccess #ValenciaCountyHospital #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing
Valencia County hospital project on track for summer finish; operator outlines services and staffing plans
Contractor and prospective operator gave commissioners a construction and operations update: building enclosure and exterior work are nearly complete with construction projected to finish in July and equipment installation into August; the planned 11-bed hospital will include a full ER, two ORs, endoscopy suites, a helipad and roughly 100 staff, with payer contracting still under negotiation.
citizenportal.ai
March 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Valencia County's new hospital is on track to open this summer, promising an array of vital services and a commitment to expanding healthcare access for the community.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HealthcareAccess #ValenciaCountyHospital #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HealthcareAccess #ValenciaCountyHospital #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing
Valencia County just took a bold step to support a major Meta-affiliated project, pledging half of its state tax revenue to enhance public infrastructure!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment #ValenciaCountyEconomy #PublicFunding
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment #ValenciaCountyEconomy #PublicFunding
Valencia County approves ordinance to pledge state gross-receipts tax to Meta-affiliated data center
The county adopted an ordinance under the Local Economic Development Act to pledge 50% of state gross receipts/compensating tax from a qualifying Meta-affiliated construction project (Greater Kudu) to reimburse public infrastructure costs; the village of Los Lunas will act as fiscal agent; the ordinance passed unanimously and is recorded as 2026‑1.
citizenportal.ai
March 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Valencia County just took a bold step to support a major Meta-affiliated project, pledging half of its state tax revenue to enhance public infrastructure!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment #ValenciaCountyEconomy #PublicFunding
Get the details
#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment #ValenciaCountyEconomy #PublicFunding
Valencia County has taken a significant step towards improving behavioral health services by partnering with Cibola and Sandoval counties to secure over $750,000 in funding for crucial projects.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #TransitionalHousing #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #TransitionalHousing #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform
County approves MOU with Cibola and Sandoval to access Region 13 SB3 funding for detention center project
Valencia County approved a memorandum of understanding with Cibola and Sandoval counties to access SB3 Region 13 funding; the county submitted a $755,321 application for Valencia County Detention Center projects and agreed Cibola will act as lead fiscal agent for Region 13.
citizenportal.ai
February 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Valencia County has taken a significant step towards improving behavioral health services by partnering with Cibola and Sandoval counties to secure over $750,000 in funding for crucial projects.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #TransitionalHousing #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #TransitionalHousing #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform
Valencia County is taking decisive action to enhance wildfire safety by updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a $159,600 federal grant!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyWildfireProtection #CommunityResilience #DisasterMitigation
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyWildfireProtection #CommunityResilience #DisasterMitigation
Valencia County approves contract to update wildfire protection plan using federal grant
The commission approved a contract with SWCA Inc. to update Valencia County's Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant totaling $159,600 and in-kind county match; the project will take one year and support future mitigation funding.
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February 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Valencia County is taking decisive action to enhance wildfire safety by updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a $159,600 federal grant!
Learn more here
#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyWildfireProtection #CommunityResilience #DisasterMitigation
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyWildfireProtection #CommunityResilience #DisasterMitigation
Valencia County has selected three promising alternatives for the East Side Extension, aiming to improve connectivity while weighing environmental and community impacts.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #PublicInfrastructure #CitizenPortal #TrafficModelling
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #PublicInfrastructure #CitizenPortal #TrafficModelling
Commission picks alternatives 6, 7 and 12 for East Side Extension study
After reviewing 12 alignment options, Molson & Corbin and county staff will advance alternatives 6, 7 and 12 for traffic modeling and public comment as the commission seeks a preferred East Side Extension route connecting Los Lunas Boulevard to the Manzano Expressway.
citizenportal.ai
February 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Valencia County has selected three promising alternatives for the East Side Extension, aiming to improve connectivity while weighing environmental and community impacts.
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #PublicInfrastructure #CitizenPortal #TrafficModelling
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #PublicInfrastructure #CitizenPortal #TrafficModelling
Valencia County is set to transform the housing landscape with a new $1.8 million down-payment assistance program aimed at boosting home purchases for residents!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HomeBuyingAssistance #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HomeBuyingAssistance #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
Valencia County accepts $1.8M state housing grant, adopts down-payment program with revisions
The Valencia County Commission approved an intergovernmental agreement to accept $1.8 million from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and adopted a down-payment assistance program with manager-directed revisions to protect fund reuse and tie eligibility to the county ordinance.
citizenportal.ai
February 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Valencia County is set to transform the housing landscape with a new $1.8 million down-payment assistance program aimed at boosting home purchases for residents!
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HomeBuyingAssistance #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HomeBuyingAssistance #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment
Everythingâs gone pink. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #pinkmountainmajesty #sunset #sunsetlight #manzanomountains #desertlandscape #everythingsgonepink
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two blocks from my childhood home. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #manzanomountains #goldenhour #desertlandscape #whereimfrom
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two blocks from my childhood home. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #manzanomountains #goldenhour #desertlandscape #whereimfrom
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Prickly pear in bloom. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #pricklypear #pricklypearflower #pricklypearblossom #cactusflower #cactusinbloom #lookbutdonttouch
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Cholla in bloom. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #cholla #chollacactus #chollaflower #desertflower #cactusflower #lookbutdonttouch
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Sunset cholla. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #cholla #chollacactus #chollaflowers #cactusinbloom #sunset #goldenhour #goldenhourphotography #lookbutdonttouch
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
One of the old junipers in the front yard. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #juniper #juniperbark #peelingbark #colorfulbark #itsbarkisworsethanitsbite
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
One of the old junipers in the front yard. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #juniper #juniperbark #peelingbark #colorfulbark #itsbarkisworsethanitsbite
At the old county courthouse, doing probate stuff. #loslunas #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #usflag #redwhiteandblue #starsandstripes #mericaðºð¸ #newmexico #newmexicoflag #zia #ziaflag
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
At the old county courthouse, doing probate stuff. #loslunas #valenciacounty #newmexicoskies #usflag #redwhiteandblue #starsandstripes #mericaðºð¸ #newmexico #newmexicoflag #zia #ziaflag
Purple sage. #riocommunities #valenciacounty #purplesage #sagebrush #desertflowers #imnotsurewhatspecies
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
February 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM