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Today's News

  • Economy, education major issues

    By Barry Massey
    The Associated Press

    SANTA FE — A plateful of problems, including a weak economy and struggling schools, await New Mexico’s lawmakers when they return to work for an election-year legislative session.

    The Legislature’s 30-day session convenes Tuesday against a potentially divisive political backdrop.

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  • County to review attorney proposals

    Jesus Lopez has been the attorney for San Miguel County for about 20 years, but two other firms are now pushing for that contract.  

    During last week’s San Miguel County Commission meeting, commissioners chose to move ahead with reviewing the three proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals the county put out.

    Lopez’s contract with the county expired at the end of 2013. The commission directed County Manager Les Montoya to offer Lopez an extension until a decision is made on which firm to hire.

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  • Looking Back - Jan. 20, 2014

    In 1964
    Wednesday, Jan. 22 — Nine Highlands University seniors have been selected for membership in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Ray Farmer, dean of students, has announced. They are Orlando Baca, Roger Callaway, Donna Lorene Dixon, Patricia Marie Gallegos, Donna Sue Keserich, William Lomas, Concha Madrid, Amado Manuel Padilla and Richard Rindone. Miss Gallegos, Miss Keserich and Mr. Callaway are from Las Vegas.

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  • Looking Ahead - News - Jan. 20, 2014

    R.H.S Blood drive
    Robertson High School will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 23, in Mike Marr Gym. To make an appointment or for more information, call Bryanna Duran at 426-6007 or Donna Ortiz at 429-4698.

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  • Weather - Jan. 20, 2014

    Monday
     Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10-15 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Mostly clear at night, with a low around 20. East wind 5-10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Tuesday
    Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5-15 mph. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 28.

    Wednesday
    Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 16.

    Thursday
    A 10 percent chance of snow showers.

    Sunrise ... Sunset
    7:08 a.m. to 5:16 p.m.

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  • Dept. seeks applicants for wildlife officers

    Submitted to the Optic
    The Department of Game and Fish is looking for qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers who protect and conserve the state’s wildlife.

    Recruitment is open now and will end Feb. 7 for this position. The Department has multiple positions statewide.

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  • Appointments being taken for child seat fitting event

    Submitted to the Optic

    The NMDOT, Safer New Mexico Now and the City of Las Vegas will hold a child safety seat fitting station on Jan. 29. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Las Vegas Fire Station #1, 604 Legion Drive.

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  • Noticias - Jan. 20, 2014

    Submit your calendar items and notices to mlopez@lasvegasoptic.com
    • The San Miguel Unit of the American Red Cross helps with any natural disaster and house fires. Persons interested in becoming a member are asked to contact Contact Connie Chavez at 425-6224. Meetings are held every third Thursday at 6 p.m. in Faith Hall.
    • The San Miguel County DWI Safe-Ride-Home Service operates from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rides are provided in the Las Vegas area from liquor establishments to your home, for service call 429-0336.

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  • Que Pasa - Jan. 20, 2014

    TODAY HOY
    • The Las Vegas Optic office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
    • City of Las Vegas Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All routes both commercial and residential will run as scheduled, but the transfer station/recycling center will be closed. For more information, call 426-3217.

    TUESDAY MARTES

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  • A man of peace

    Editor’s note: A version of this editorial appeared in the Jan. 21, 2013 Optic.

    On this holiday in which we remember a man who gave his life for “a more perfect union,” we should also remember how he acted. He was a man who lived in violent times, yet his response was peaceful.

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