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On behalf of the City Council, Administration, and Staff, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome you and to invite you to let us know how we can be of service. Española is quickly becoming the city at the center of it all in northern New Mexico. Rich in culture and history (Española was the first Capitol City in America), the city is also leading the way into the future on major issues including transportation, water planning, and more. Seated in the beautiful Española Valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Jemez Mountains, Española is a wonderful place to work, play, and to call home. Relax and enjoy your visit to our site, and let us know if we can be of help to you. We invite you to visit us and see just why there is so much to love about Española!
Mayor of the City of Española, Alice A. Lucero
Operation Christmas Cheer a Big Success
Operation Christmas Cheer had a glorious first year in the Española Valley. Over 450 toys were collected through community partnerships and through donations from local businesses and the LANL Community Programs Office. These toys were provided to the Library/Recreation reading program, CYFD, the YMCA, the Santa Cruz Boys & Girls Club, and to other children in the Española Valley. The original goal of Operation Christmas Cheer was to provide toys to families who might not have a Christmas this year due to economic hardship. The program quickly snowballed into providing not just toys, but a holiday activity with free refreshments, door prizes, puppet shows and music to the children.
Pictured at right is Mayor Alice Lucero greeting Santa Helper (and Public Works employee) Vernon McCall at the 17 December celebration at the Lucero Center.
Candidate List for 2012 Municipal Election Posted
The candidate list for the 6 March 2012 Regular Municipal Election is posted in the Residents section of this website. You may also click here for a direct link to that candidate list.
Free Computer Classes at the Library
The Española Public Library and Fast Forward New Mexico is partnering with the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce to bring the following free computer classes:
• INTERNET TOOLS FOR BUSINESS: REDUCING COSTS
Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• INTERNET TOOLS FOR BUSINESS: INCREASING SALES
Wednesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 2 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 2 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MARKETING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOOLS
Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MARKETING: PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS
Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For more information please visit the Española Public Library at 313 North Paseo De Oñate
To register call (505) 747-6087 or go to www.FastForwardNM.org
Visit the Plaza de Española!
The Plaza de Española is the historical and cultural center of the city. Within easy walking distance are four attractions that serve to teach and demonstrate our heritage. The Mision Museum y Convento is a replica of the original mission built by the Spanish at the nearby San Gabriel settlement in 1598. The history of the area from ancient times is depicted on reredos (altar screens) produced by the finest regional artists (see image on right).
The Bond House Museum is a circa 1910 home listed on both the National and New Mexico Register of Historic Places. In addition to historic photographs and artifacts it is used to display the works of various local artists.
The Veteran’s Wall was completed in 2003 to honor the over 2,000 men and women from northern New Mexico who have served honorably in the military. The memorial includes a reflecting pool and the "Walk of Honor" and is adorned with over 100 rose bushes.
The Plaza Fountain is characteristic of fountains found in different areas throughout Spain. The arches over the fountain represent the architecture found at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. These designs celebrate the Spanish influence in northern New Mexico.
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