Today's News

“We succeeded beyond my wildest expectations,” said Emelie Olson, organizer of the Solar Homes Tour on Feb. 7.

“Over 100 people visited each of the three houses during the tour, far more than any of us expected.” 

Most of these visitors apparently attended all three houses, each of which conducted their tours somewhat differently. At Linda Halouzka’s house, she showed people around her house and yard informally.

The City Council is expected to decide this week whether to reduce the downtown portion of Grand Avenue from four lanes to two.

Merchants groups are pushing for two lanes, while some leaders on Las Vegas’ west side are pushing to keep it four, contending that slower traffic means more motorists would use New Mexico Avenue instead.

Meanwhile, an official warns that the city could lose $1.2 million in federal funds if a decision isn’t made soon.

In big numbers, northern New Mexico voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed tax increase to pay for capital improvements and new buildings for Luna Community College.

Meanwhile, Board of Trustees member Tony Valdez, an investigator with the district attorney’s office, who represents parts of Las Vegas, defeated his two rivals, Marsha Archuleta and Tommy Ortiz, with 44 percent of the vote. Archuleta came in second with 33 percent, followed by Ortiz with 22 percent.

In-school detention at Robertson High School has become a “dumping ground,” and changes should be made, a top official says.

Rick Romero, superintendent of the Las Vegas City Schools, said he wants to seek the input from teachers and administrators to make the program more effective, possibly instituting a Saturday school.

“We seriously need to evaluate how the program is used and how it can be used,” Romero said.