Robert Trapp

‘100 Kids about to Fight’ Just Rock-hunting Friends

    The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an...

County Negligent in Jail Management

    We shouldn’t have to publicly shame (if that’s possible) Rio Arriba County commissioners into taking action regarding conditions in the Rio Arriba County...

City Police Seek Well-Dressed Man in Dollar General Robbery

   Española City Police Department is investigating the Sept. 5 armed robbery of the Dollar General Store on Santa Clara Bridge Road.     Police Officer...

T-Mobile Robber Knew Where Deposit Money Was Kept

   Española City Police Officer Dustin Chavez responded to an armed robbery call Sept. 11 originating from the T-Mobile store on North Riverside Drive.   ...

Let’s Spend This CARE Act Money – Correctly

    The city of Española and Rio Arriba County on Sept. 1 received $1.2 million and $1.1 million respectively. Almost a month has passed...

Hotel Guest Needs Clean Towels, Calls 911

    The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an...

Masseuse Advises No Happy Endings

    The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an...

Give Suicide a Fair Discussion

    September is national suicide prevention month.     Suicide is a taboo topic and most people can’t hold an informed conversation about it.     Chances are,...

Bear Sightings Increase As They Ready for Winter

    Lyle Lovett sings, “If you see a bear take him out to lunch with you. Even though your friends may stop and stare.”   ...

Talking Is Good, Listening Is Better

    We’re not sure how productive a conversation regarding the Juan de Oñate statue in Alcalde between Rio Arriba County commissioners and County Manager...

Love Triangle Leads to Hernandez Man Getting Shot

  An Española man was arrested Aug. 16 after Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Cannon built a case against him for the shooting...

Man Chases Semi Trucks for Sexual Excitement

    The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an...

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