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Las Vegas-based Rudolph Construction was the low bidder for a roofing project for the city’s housing authority, and the City Council even approved the company for the job.

But the contractor lost the project because he hadn’t met the 10-day requirement for a payment and performance bond. So the council this week decided to go with Goodrich Roofing Co., which bid the project at $246,000 to Rudolph’s $215,000, officials said.

The authority seeks to replace the roofs of 21 buildings.

CLEVELAND — It may not be the biggest summer festival in northern New Mexico, but it holds its own — with its own unique feature.

The Cleveland Millfest celebrated its 20th year this Labor Day weekend, with plenty of music and dance, food, arts and crafts, and a turnout estimated in the thousands.

The mill itself — which is put into operation once a year for the Cleveland Millfest — gives this particular festival its own unique identity.

The state police received a bomb threat targeted toward Memorial Middle School around 8 p.m. Wednesday, an official said this morning.

Rick Romero, superintendent of the Las Vegas City Schools, said the state police told him about the call. He said he understood that the voice sounded like it was that of a “young adult.” Romero met with state and local police officials soon afterward.

Romero said he called a staff member to be stationed at the middle school throughout the night and do hourly walk-throughs.

Two area residents have been convicted of drug trafficking, according to the district attorney’s office.

Demetrio Esquibel and Marvin Archuleta, both 21, were recently sentenced to prison in two separate cases. Both cases were before District Judge Abigail Aragon for final sentencing after the pair had pleaded guilty, prosecutors said.