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Marijuana Grower Files Suit Against Village of Chama

A company seeking to build a hydroponic marijuana grow in Chama is suing the village for levying conditions on permits that are impossible for...

Man Gets 2.5-year Sentence For Killing Motocyclist in 2021

An Ohkay Owingeh man who pleaded guilty to a federal charge of involuntary manslaughter for killing a motorcyclist in 2021 due to drinking, pot...

Infant’s Death Still Under Investigation

Española police are still investigating the 2023 death of a 9-month-old girl on Kiva Lane after an autopsy report declared her cause and manner...

Judge Dismisses Complaint Against Special Prosecutor

The state Disciplinary Board has dismissed a complaint filed by activist Antonio DeVargas against special prosecutor Barbara Romo for her handling of perjury charges...

Jury Finds Martinez Guilty in Mother’s Death

A Rio Arriba County jury found a 46-year-old Española man guilty of murder and rape on Feb. 15 for the beating death of his...

Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Baby’s Death

A 28-year-old Española man will spend at least 30 years in prison after a judge sentenced him, Feb. 1, following a jury conviction of...

Effort to Recall Naranjo Moves Forward

A recall effort against Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo is moving forward after the judge assigned to the case retired on Jan. 20. The...

Former Coach Accused Of Attacking Parent

A former Española assistant basketball coach has been charged in Santa Fe for allegedly attacking a parent following a game as three families have...

Dulce Man Faces One Charge of Sexual Abuse

A federal jury convicted a Dulce man on one count of aggravated sexual abuse, and acquitted him on a second count of the same,...

Oñate Protestor Files Lawsuit Against Alleged Shooter, Parents

The activist who was shot at a peaceful protest in September over the installation of the Don Juan de Oñate statue is suing the...

Parents File Lawsuit Against Former Teacher

A former Chama Valley Independent Schools fifth-grade teacher has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor battery for allegedly hitting students, 11 months after...

Traffic Stop Results in Lawsuit after Car Was ID’d as Stolen

Adult, 12-year-old were taken out of the car and allegedly held at gunpoint by an EPD sergeant A 12-year-old girl held at gunpoint and handcuffed,...

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