Amanda Martinez

Council Votes to Keep Garcia as City Manager

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The motion to appoint the police chief passed 6-2 at the Jan. 12 meeting Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia is on double duty. The Española City...

More than $1.3M Paid in Settlements

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The city of Española signed off on eight settlement agreements in 2025, paying more than $1.3 million to 30 individuals. The bulk of these payments...

City Council Votes to Terminate Reichelt

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After 108 days in the position, Lauren Reichelt is no longer the Española city manager. The city council voted to terminate her employment during a...

New Coffee Spot is Brewing

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A drive-thru coffee shop known for its wide-ranging menu, fast service and energy drinks is coming to Española. 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee will open later...

Reichelt Terminated, Police Chief Named Temp. City Manager

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Española City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out. Española City councilors voted 5-3 at a special council meeting on Thursday, to fire her after just 108...

Vigil Hopes for 2nd Term, Sanchez is Off March Ballot

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Despite his announcement on Dec. 18, that he would run for mayor again, former Española mayor Javier Sanchez will not be on the ballot...

Assistant Chief Under Fire Again

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A shake-up into the oversight and goals of the City of Española’s Social Services Department occurred Monday, after City Manager Lauren Reichelt released a...

Former City Employee Sues Española Mayor

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A former city of Española employee is suing Mayor John Ramon Vigil in federal court, alleging he discriminated against her based on her gender...

Council Rejects Low Income Housing Resolution

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G.A. Haan Development LLC of Phoenix Wanted to Build 34 units on the city’s West Side The Española City Council rejected a resolution at its...

City Council Updates Animal Ordinances

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The Española City Council passed a comprehensive ordinance regulating the treatment of animals during the Dec. 9 meeting. According to the ordinance, it went...

Española City Council Updates Animal Ordinances

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The Española City Council passed a comprehensive ordinance regulating the treatment of animals during the Dec. 9 meeting. According to the ordinance, it went...

Representatives Speak Out About Skate Park Issues

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Representatives from the collective Valley Skates addressed the Española City Council on Thursday regarding the long-standing issues with the city’s only skate park. The skate...
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