Flora Vista News

Charges against a 39-year-old Flora Vista man accused of kidnapping an ex-girlfriend, beating and holding her against her will for seven days, were dismissed in Aztec Magistrate Court on Thursday.

A 39-year-old Flora Vista man was charged Thursday with kidnapping an ex-girlfriend to force the woman to sign a statement requesting pending domestic violence charges be dismissed, authorities said.

After reaffirming that excess trash and unsightly junk throughout the unincorporated areas remains a top concern with residents, San Juan County is hosting community meetings this week to identify solutions.

A Flora Vista man facing up to 30 years in prison if convicted of fraud and embezzlement waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday in Aztec Magistrate Court.

Dusty Brixner watches Chad Taylor catch some air as they ride their dirt bikes in memory of their friend Josh Bell who died one year ago at Quarter Mile in Flora Vista on Sunday.

A Flora Vista man facing up to 30 years in prison if convicted of fraud and embezzlement waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday in Aztec Magistrate Court.

San Juan Count deputies say a vandal responsible for $100,000 in damage to 10 oil wells is probably familiar with oil fields.

Issues of concern to people who live in the west: property rights, water rights, endangered species, livestock grazing, energy production, wilderness and western agriculture.

ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS AGREED TO LOOK INTO COMPLAINTS ABOUT OFFICERS NOT USING THEIR BELT RECORDERS REGULARLY.

An Aztec bicyclist was dragged 118 feet after being struck by a vehicle Monday. Allan Carter, 59, was riding his TREK mountain bike heading west on County Road 5030 in Flora Vista at about noon.

This 31-square-mile city could grow significantly into San Juan County if proposed annexations eventually are approved.

A highlight of any motorcycle rally is the opportunity to show off a bit. And it wouldn't take a lot of motorcycle experience to see why the bike dubbed "best in show" took the title at the third annual Salute Our Troops bike rally held at Four Corners Harley-Davidson this weekend.

Citing septic tanks as the top cause of ground water contamination in New Mexico, the state environment secretary Thursday called for weaning New Mexicans off the self-contained sewage systems.