Today's News

Maridel Acosta, who has served as Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s chief executive officer for two years, is leaving the post.

The hospital formally announced Acosta’s impending departure late Thursday, saying a search for a full-time chief executive is under way. Board and Medical Staff leaders are involved in the interview process and final selection, the hospital said in a news release.

Three Las Vegas Police Department recruits who entered the state Law Enforcement Academy in July graduated Nov. 29, and one of them was presented with a commendation last week for winning the academy’s physical fitness award — only the third Las Vegas police recruit to do so.

Eric A. Esquibel, Anthony Madrid and Michael Ortega are now certified police officers.
Chief Christian Montaño introduced the officers to the City Council last week.

ALBUQUERQUE  (AP) — A peanut butter plant shuttered by a widespread salmonella outbreak has been given the go ahead to start harvesting a bumper crop of prized eastern New Mexico Valencia peanuts next week under an agreement that ends a tense, monthslong standoff with federal regulators.

A consent decree filed in federal court Friday says Sunland Inc. can reopen its plant in Portales if it hires an independent expert to develop a sanitation plan, which then must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Safe Ride extended during holidays

The San Miguel County Safe Ride Home Service will extend its hours of operation during the holidays. Days of operation will include Dec. 26 through Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.. Service will still operate Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.  Services are provided from any liquor establishment to your home in the Las Vegas area.  Call 505-429-0336 for a ride.