Cops Courts

Man Calls 911, Gets Arrested on Warrant

A 46-year-old Dixon man was arrested by Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies for an outstanding magistrate court warrant for a 2022 shooting case, after...

Ojo Caliente Man Faces Fraud, Drug, Shoplifting Charges

A 35-year-old Ojo Caliente man is facing charges of shoplifting, fraud and possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly went to Walmart on...

RASO Administrators Visit Washington, D.C.

Three administrators from the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office recently visited Washington, D.C. to attend the National Sheriff’s Conference and while they were there,...

Caller Says ‘Big Lady’ at Park and Ride is ‘Scary’

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

Crime briefs 2/6/25

Walgreens Manager Threatened   Española City Police officers charged a Medanales man, on Jan. 3, for possession of suspected drugs after he allegedly threatened an employee...

Suspected Shoplifter Faces More Charges After Escaping Patrol Vehicle

A Medanales man accused of shoplifting, then escaping from a police car while the officer who arrested him chased another man, is facing one...

Nephew Accused of Trying to Hit Uncle With a Pitchfork

A Medanales man suspected of drinking allegedly tried to hit his uncle with a pitchfork and threatened to stab him with a knife on...

Woman Accused of Violating Restraining Order

A Velarde woman has been bound over to district court on a charge of aggravated stalking and criminal trespass after going to her mother’s...

Man Dies After Crash Near Cañones Bridge

A Santa Fe man died after his truck crashed near the Cañones Bridge and appeared to have rolled down the side of a hill. Rio...

Truchas Woman Pulling ‘Power Lines’ Bites Deputy

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

Dulce Man Accused of Beating and Strangling Partner, Held Without Bail

A Dulce man will be held without bail pending trial, as he prepares to plead guilty, after he was arraigned on federal charges for...

Arraignment Held in Alleged December Stabbing Case

A 30-year-old Medanales man was set to be arraigned for allegedly stabbing a man who confronted him for driving too closely with his high...

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