Peralta News

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After hearing from half a dozen very adamant Meadow Lake residents about the extension of Fence Line Road, the county commission voted 5-0 to accept the update to the Valencia County Mobility Plan.

Beginning July 1, Bosque Farms Police will be making their presence known in the Town of Peralta.

Alberta Marie Jaramillo Rivera, 59, left this world to be with God in Heaven surrounded by her loving family Friday, June 13, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M.  

She was born March 21, 1949. Alberta lived with her surviving family: her husband, Lawrence, and children: Peter, Paul, Jennifer, Andrei, Katy, Mykal and Armando.  

She is also survived by her parents of Socorro, N.M., Tony and Gloria Jaramillo Sr., sister, M.J. Wilde, of Albuquerque; brothers: Tony Jaramillo Jr. and wife, Gloria; Gary Jaramillo; Noah Jaramillo and wife, Rebecca, of Socorro; Jonathan Jaramillo and wife, Teresa, of Connecticut; and Stuart Jaramillo and wife, Monique, of Albuquerque.  She is also survived by many loving nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts and wonderful lifetime friends.  

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Bosque Farms police officers may soon be patrolling the streets of Peralta. The Peralta Town Council voted 3-0 Wednesday to sign a joint powers agreement with Bosque Farms to provide police services after ...

Presented by Warehouse 21 & New Mexico Jazz Workshop Date: June 26, 2008 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Place: Warehouse 21 Location: 1614 Paseo de Peralta, SFNM 87501 Price: FREE and open to emerging musicians from ...

Nick Mangan's working drawing for 2008 SITE Santa Fe. Nadine Robinson's rendering for Tri-Christus, a site-specific installation.

Editor's note: 'This month in Guam history' is a weekly feature and the result of a partnership between the Pacific Daily News and the Guam Museum.

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Even before he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a lifetime achievement award at the 1999 Grammy awards, Bo Diddley called Valencia County home at least for a few years.

Peralta An alternative means of providing law enforcement to the new Town of Peralta was presented by Sheriff Rene Rivera Wednesday.

Shirley E. Goret, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at her home in Socorro, N.M.  

She was born July 21, 1937, in Parkersburg, W.V., to John and Clara (Sellers) McAtee.  She is survived by her son, William Goret and wife, Mary, of Socorro; mother, Clara McAtee, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; brothers: Bill and Richard McAtee, both of Parkersburg; sister, Edna Mae McAtee, of Parkersburg; granddaughter, Liza Goret-Sanchez; and great grandchildren: Anisha Vargas and Andrew Armijo.   Read more

Aurelia L. Apodaca, 80, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born July 7, 1927 in Santa Rita, N.M. to Jesus and Espiridiona (Aragon) Lopez. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Manuel and Alberto Lopez; and sister, Josephine Peralta.  

She is survived by her children: Alvin Apodaca and wife, Edena of Los Lunas, N.M.; Gary Apodaca and wife, Clara of Socorro, N.M.; Anthony Apodaca of Albuquerque; Eva Chavez and husband, Rudy of Socorro; Olga Needy and husband, Jim of Socorro; Petra Torres and husband, Andy of Albuquerque; Rose Marie Apodaca and husband, Johnny of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Margaret Trujillo of Socorro; grandchildren: Michelle Mintz and husband, Ralph; Louis Chavez; Dawn Minnick; Alysia Torres and Takres; Crystal DaSilva and husband, Lee; Verna Apodaca; Alvin Apodaca Jr.; Rebecca Apodaca; Stephanie Apodaca; Stephanie Sarate and husband, Tommy; Michelle Gonzales; Tim Gonzales and wife, Paula; Melanie Gutierrez and husband, Leroy; Heather Richardson and husband, Chris; James Foster Jr. and wife, Denise; Dominic Loe; Amanda Gonzales and husband, Juan; Cassandra Trujillo and Angel; and Andrew Trujillo; great grandchildren: Devon & Jordyn; April; John; Justin; Joshua; Kathryn; Katlin; Kyle; Ceara; Gavin; Garrick; Adrianna; Austin; Aspen; Alyssa; Juan Carlos; and Angel; a great great granddaughter, Danette Minnick; and two beloved companions, Blackie and Spot.   Read more

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The early works of Mala Breuer are on display this month. Reception 5-7 pm Friday; through May 31. via Santa Fe Reporter

“We really need to set up an office space”

Peralta Peralta's new town government will soon have a home at least a temporary one and the municipality is discussing an agreement for full police protection with the Village of Bosque Farms. via Valencia County News

Model Ana Gaby Peralta and actor Pedro Moctezuma have welcomed their first child together, son Gabriel , today, Thursday, April 24th, by cesarean. via Celebrity Babies

Rita P. Tafoya, 92, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at her home in Socorro, N.M. surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 8, 1915, to Max and Teresita (Tafoya) Peralta in Kelly, N.M.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George A. Tafoya; son, Frank Tafoya; grandchildren: Phillip Tafoya, Tommy Tafoya, Marty Soto and Diedre Tafoya. She is survived by her children: Mike Tafoya and wife, Sadie of Albuquerque, N.M.; Ted Tafoya and wife, Ann of Santa Rosa, N.M.; David Tafoya and wife, Rosemary of Albuquerque; George Tafoya Jr. and wife, Pam of Albuquerque; Joe Tafoya and Robert Tafoya, both of Albuquerque; Corine Aragon and husband, Benito of Albuquerque; Ernestine Gonzales and husband, Marco of Socorro; and Mary Soto and husband, Angel of San Antonio, N.M.; sister, Angelica Tafoya of Magdalena, N.M.; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grand-children. Read more

“That project has been eliminated as the result of conversations with people last fall”

Making the most of what we have, looking to the future There are hundreds of miles of roadways in Valencia County. via Valencia County News

“The ponds might not have to be as big”

Peralta The time may be nearing to closing "the gap." That was the message brought to the Peralta Town Council Wednesday by Debbie Bauman of the State Department of Transportation. via Valencia County News