There are few leaders who have the ability to transform vision into reality and Española Mayor Javier Sanchez is one of those rare individuals.

    America is in dire need of competent politicians who are committed to serving the interests of the country not just their unquenchable thirst for power and greed.

    When I moved to Española last year I wanted to find a way to meet people and be part of the community. When I joined the volunteer army of “kitchen angels” at St. Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen I discovered how many good people live here.

    Rio Arriba County commissioners went to voters in 2019 and asked them to approve a $6 million bond issue for a recreation center. Voters overwhelmingly approved the bond, foolishly thinking that would buy them a rec center.

    I live in Rio Rancho but grew up in Española. My maternal grandfather, J.W. Owens, owned a grocery store and then a department store managed by my father, Dave Rarick, in operation for over 40 years (located on the vacant property across from the Y). I am contacting you as someone who mi…

    This letter is a response to Cherri Foytlin’s letter in last week’s Rio Grande SUN titled “New City Signs Deny Dignity.”