Melissa Vigil

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily...
  Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Library Events The Española Public Library will host a Halloween Get-Together from 4-6...

Animal Shelter Looks to Expand for Puppy Run

    It’s nearly impossible to say no to a puppy dog face, and that is precisely what the Espanola Valley Humane Society is using...

Changing the CommunityOne Healthy Person at a Time

    Seven families took part in a nine-month family fitness program at Espanola Hospital that focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing childhood obesity.    ...

Students Celebrate Learning at Private Abiquiú School

    La Puerta School for the Arts, Sciences and Agriculture hosted a Celebration of Learning Dec. 19 at Abiquiu’s Rural Events Center.     “We have...

New Car DealershipSet to Open July 1

    Bobby Martinez is bringing a Chrysler Dodge dealership back to the Española Valley, slated to open July 1 as a part of Desert...

Animal Cruelty Case Stumps Sheriff’s Office

    The Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal cruelty case involving Davis, a young pitbull mix who was dropped off May...

Study: College Provides 13 Percent Return to Taxpayers

    If you could buy stock in Northern New Mexico College, you’d probably want to, according to a study released earlier this month by...

Big Sister Honored for Dedication

    Rio Arriba County resident Guru Simran Kaur Khalsa was named the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico School-Based Big of the...

Entrepreneurs Get Boost from Youth Business Grant

    Six of Espanola’s young entrepreneurs have been given the opportunity to start a summer business, thanks to a grant from the Youth Business...

Financial Future Uncertain for Teen Center

    The future of the Española YMCA Teen Center is clouded with questions over funding for the 2013 fiscal year.     “Our future is dire...

Rio Arriba Seniors Net Thousands in Scholarships

    Seniors from Mesa Vista, Escalante, Pojoaque, Española Valley and McCurdy High Schools were among 68 students across the state who were awarded a...

Luck Of The Draw

    On the warm sunny afternoon of March 31, the Española Plaza’s gazebo was filled with balloons, Frito pies and music.     But the festive...

Pueblo Builds Boys/Girls Club Teen Center

    The Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys and Girls Club is ringing in the holiday season with a new Teen Center, complete with state-of-the-art equipment,...

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