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Man Sues City, Police After Alleged Beating

Former City Councilor Phillip Chacon is accused of attacking Eric Mendonca but was not arrested. He later allegedly ran over Mendonca. A man who was...

Longtime JMEC Board Member Naranjo Dies at 85

Nick Naranjo, a power player in Rio Arriba County politics and a longtime member of the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative board, died on Dec....

Apartment Investor Sues Fellow Buyers

One of the five investors who purchased the La Vista Del Rio apartment complex in Española is suing his fellow buyers after the deed...

Local Santa Claus Doing Good

While some enjoy collecting stamps or teacups, Españolan Brad Lounsbury, 69, has a rather unique collection: he collects Santa Claus apparel. It comes with the...

Maestas out — Salazar Wins School Board Seat

Española School Board President and County Manager Jeremy Maestas was voted off the Española School Board Tuesday night. He was defeated by Dale Salazar. Unofficial...

Eight Españolans Arrested in Bust; Explosives and Fully Automatic Weapons Found

The Española City Police, with help from the New Mexico State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, Tactical Team and federal partners, arrested eight people...

Media Veteran Joins the SUN

Frank Leto, a veteran media executive, has joined El Rito Media, LLC., as general manager and chief revenue office at both of the company’s...

Meet the Women Behind BlueZone

There are many hidden gems in the Española Valley, but certainly one of the brightest and bluest is the Blue Zone Café and its...

Whipping up Dreams at Ken’z Cuisine

Ever since he was a youth, Ken Varela, originally from Ojo Caliente, NM, dreamt of confecting delicious cuisine, having his own restaurant and serving...

Española School Board Voting Kicks Off with Early Voting

Early voting for the Española Public School District School Board election began Tuesday and will continue until Nov. 4 at several locations. The regular local...

Espanola Hospital Patient Uses Wet Sheet as “Whipping Device”

A healthcare worker was nearly strangled with a wet sheet on Sept. 30 at the Española Hospital, after a man who was being treated...

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