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Española's holiday light contest dimmed by legal questions

After promoting the contest — promising city utility fee credits as top prizes for winning displays — officials quietly backed off the idea when they began facing questions about whether

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Española appoints new city manager

Eric Lujan oversaw road projects for the state Department of Transportation.

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Mayor Appoints Eric Lujan as New City Manager

The Española City Council voted to appoint Eric Lujan as Española City Manager during the Sept. 28 meeting.

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City Council To Decide How to Use Opioid Settlement

Española City Council voted during the Aug. 8 meeting to hold a work session sometime soon to discuss how to use the opioid litigation settlement funds.

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City Council Discusses Opioid Settlement

Española City Council voted during the Aug. 8 meeting to hold a work session sometime soon to discuss how to use the opioid litigation settlement funds.

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Mayor Plans Reorganization to City's Finance Committee

Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil said he plans to reorganize the city s Finance Committee at the next Board of Finance meeting July 19.

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City Council Under Fire

Española City Council voted to continue City Manager Jordan Yutzy’s suspension with pay after a nearly three-hour executive session during the council meeting July 11.

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Downtown Action Team Announces Winners

The Downtown Action Team of Española announced the winners of the 2022 lighting contest that the team holds annually.

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Sanchez Unseats Montoya in District 40 and Herrera, Romero Hold On

Three moderate challengers contested three comparatively progressive incumbent state representatives in the valley for the June 7 Democratic primary.

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Some City Employees Get Big Pay Raises

Española Interim Police Chief Mizel Garcia started the job on April 1 with a salary of $115,003.20 — around a $33,000 increase from that of former police chief Roger Jimenez.

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