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More than $1.3M Paid in Settlements

The city of Española signed off on eight settlement agreements in 2025, paying more than $1.3 million to 30 individuals. The bulk of these payments...

City Council Votes to Terminate Reichelt

After 108 days in the position, Lauren Reichelt is no longer the Española city manager. The city council voted to terminate her employment during a...

New Coffee Spot is Brewing

A drive-thru coffee shop known for its wide-ranging menu, fast service and energy drinks is coming to Española. 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee will open later...

Reichelt Terminated, Police Chief Named Temp. City Manager

Española City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out. Española City councilors voted 5-3 at a special council meeting on Thursday, to fire her after just 108...

Vigil Hopes for 2nd Term, Sanchez is Off March Ballot

Despite his announcement on Dec. 18, that he would run for mayor again, former Española mayor Javier Sanchez will not be on the ballot...

Assistant Chief Under Fire Again

A shake-up into the oversight and goals of the City of Española’s Social Services Department occurred Monday, after City Manager Lauren Reichelt released a...
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Former City Councilor Robert Seeds Dies at 72

Long time Espanola politician Robert Seeds, 72, died on Dec. 13 from unlisted causes. He served on the Española City Council four times, between 1984–1992,...

Former City Employee Sues Española Mayor

A former city of Española employee is suing Mayor John Ramon Vigil in federal court, alleging he discriminated against her based on her gender...

Council Rejects Low Income Housing Resolution

G.A. Haan Development LLC of Phoenix Wanted to Build 34 units on the city’s West Side The Española City Council rejected a resolution at its...

City Council Updates Animal Ordinances

The Española City Council passed a comprehensive ordinance regulating the treatment of animals during the Dec. 9 meeting. According to the ordinance, it went...

Shop With a Cop

(Photo Courtesy Joan Medina) The annual Shop With a Cop event was held Sunday at Walmart with the Española City Police Department, Rio Arriba County...

Española City Council Updates Animal Ordinances

The Española City Council passed a comprehensive ordinance regulating the treatment of animals during the Dec. 9 meeting. According to the ordinance, it went...
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