R. Braiden Trapp

We’ve Got to Do BetterConserving Water

    One day we will turn on a faucet in our home and nothing will come out but gurgle and a gasp of air....

Liquor Vendors Should HaveHelped SADD Students

    No one argues we have a serious alcohol problem here. Even the politicians in the county and city agree. They’re not going to...

Eat Some Great Chile andHelp Those Less Fortunate

    The San Porres de Martin soup kitchen is holding its annual Chile Cook off Saturday. You can’t beat this opportunity to taste some...

Senator for Earmark Reform;Stops Short of Newspaper Bailout

    Sen. Tom Udall visited the Rio Grande SUN April 6 following his town hall meeting. It’s not often you get to sit down...

Mayor Confused,Police Chief Silent

    The mayor of Española is confused. The Española city police chief won’t talk to us. What should the public do? Just trust they’re...

It’s A Big Deal

    Big Brothers and Big Sisters will hold its Bowl For Kids’ Sake event Saturday, in an effort to raise $10,000 locally for the...

Many Studies, No Action

    There’s one action you can count on when a project stalls or a tough decision faces a political body: form a committee and...

Chief Cruising Wrong Job Fair

    To each his own, when it comes to hiring practices but when we read Española police chief Julian Gonzales is cruising for new...

You Can’t Legislate Ethics

    So we have a city council code of conduct now that discourages councilors from meddling in city business by interacting with employees.     That’s...

Ben’s A Citizen Too

    Poor speaker of the house Ben Lujan just can’t catch a break. Fresh off a whipping at the roundhouse, he's now crossing swords...

DWI Council Needs HelpWith Post Prom Party

    If you’re seeking a simple way to make a difference in some teenagers’ lives, the Rio Arriba County DWI council has a suggestion....

Another Bite of the Apple

    Coronado Middle and High School teacher Crystal Gallegos is living proof good teaching doesn’t come with years of experience, continuing education and meeting...

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