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Councilor Calls City Assessment ‘Gossip Based’

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Multiple Española City Councilors openly disagreed with the findings in a $20,000 organizational assessment of the city, presented at the Jan. 27 council meeting. The...

3 Mayoral Hopefuls Share Plans if Elected

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The Española Municipal election is scheduled for March 3. The roles of mayor, one councilor from each of the four districts and the municipal...

Social Media Post Claims ICE in Española Over Weekend

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Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducting operations in Española over the weekend quickly circulated on social media, causing a stir in the community. A...

Chief Says ICE Is ‘Not Currently’ in City

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Is Immigrations and Custom Enforcement currently in Española or aren’t they? That’s a question on the minds of many in light of the recent...

NCSWA Wants City Off Board

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Letter delivered to city hall on Jan. 20 gives notice of upcoming meeting and action It was nearly two years ago that Española City Councilor Peggy Sue...

Council Votes to Keep Garcia as City Manager

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The motion to appoint the police chief passed 6-2 at the Jan. 12 meeting Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia is on double duty. The Española City...

More than $1.3M Paid in Settlements

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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