R. Braiden Trapp

Trying to Make SenseOf Homophobic Controversy

A little clarification, some defense and an apology or two are in order regarding the story about Coyote photographer Douglas Johnson’s accusations of homophobia...

Judge Strikes BlowTo Open Records Fights

    Good news, Jemez Mountain School District taxpayers! You are only required to reimburse the SUN for $5,000 of our $23,000 legal bill in...

Rule Changes Bad Idea

    It seems inevitable that if there’s a group of citizens who want more openness in government, there has to be a group that...

Read the Fine Print

    Alice’s trip through Wonderland got a little goofier this week when a company for which she helped secure a lease, in the then...

Probation Violation LoopholesNeed to Be Closed

    Listening over the past two weeks to judicial candidates for district court positions, a few things are clear and every candidate agrees. The...

Show Us the Money

    Like a host on the old 1960s game show, Española city councilor Dennis Salazar asks the $800,000 question: Where did that money go?    ...

Junk Yard Dog or Journalism

    Several of us in the newsroom pondered Saturday what a junk yard dog of a newspaper would be. Is that a compliment or...

Non-Profit Head Accused of Nepotism, Misspending

6/3/10     Discouraged by a board not willing to address her concerns, Hands Across Cultures president Marcelina Martinez resigned May 3, citing problems with the...

State, Santa Fe County Endorsements

    Diane Denish faces no competition in the June primary. On the republican side five are fighting for the opportunity to face Denish in...

Rio Arriba County Endorsements

    Kudos to Carl Trujillo for running against entrenched state representative Ben Lujan. Every time you drive to Santa Fe and have to stop...

Valley Trio Fights Juvenile Diabetes Together

8/31/06     Even those with a high tolerance for pain will have a hard time imagining pricking your finger repeatedly throughout the day, coupled with...

State Races Needed Challengers

In the race for commissioner of public lands, Rio Arribans have only one choice: Ray Powell. Powell has an extensive education and background to...

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