Cops Courts

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...

Man Arrested After Alleged Rape at Española Party

A 24-year-old Española man is facing six felony charges in the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman during a party at his house on...

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 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...

Neighbors’ Noise With a Bucket and a Steel Bar Bothers Caller

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

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...

Man Busted With Guns, Ammo

A 37-year-old Española man was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after police were dispatched to his house on Taos Lane because he allegedly...

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...

Holy Whiskey Batman, That Guy on the Sidewalk is Drunk

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

Officer Who Ran Over Woman Won’t Face Any Charges

The Española City Police officer who hit a woman crossing the street with his patrol vehicle on Dec. 29 will not face any charges. Officer...

Man With Gun ODs in Court, is Arrested

After a man collapsed at the Española Magistrate Court on Jan. 18, he was arrested and now faces a third-degree felony for being a...

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