Cops Courts

Accused Rapist Released, To Be on Electronic Monitoring

   Before First Judicial District Judge Jason Lidyard began Sigfredo Martinez’s May 20 arraignment on multiple rape charges he asked defense and prosecuting attorneys...

Man Stopped for DWI Tells Cop He ‘Smokes Pot All Day”

    Española Police Officer Monica Salazar arrested an Española man on April 20, for driving under the influence, after he failed a Standardized Field...

Homeless Hitchhiker Wants to Wear Woman’s Skin

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

County, City Agree to Appoint Film Liaison

   Rio Arriba County and the City of Española have both passed resolutions endorsing Jeff Padilla’s appointment as liaison to the New Mexico Film...

Man Arrested for Beating Girlfriend

    An Española man was arrested on April 9, after he allegedly beat his girlfriend, in a jealous rage, while driving down North Riverside...

Man Requests Welfare Check on ‘Imposter’ Parents

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

Drinking Partner Fears Friend Hit by Car, But Just Passed Out

   A night of heavy drinking resulted in a couple of friends engaging in a fist fight and the belief that a third friend...

Charges Against Hungry Denny’s Diner Dropped

   Charges were dropped April 28 against an Española woman involved in an altercation with city police at Denny’s in February.     Maria Torres-Jaquez, 27,...

Santo Nino Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting

    A Santo Niño man died in front of his home the morning of April 30, suffering at least one gunshot to the chest.   ...

Espanola Middle School Student Celebrates 4/20

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

Stolen Handgun Taken from Emergency Room Patient

    A man being treated at the Española Hospital attempted to flee after he was discovered to be in possession of a gun.     Española...

During Traffic Stop, Officer Learns of Man’s Warrants

    While on routine patrol on State Road 74 in Chamita, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Mayers came up behind a white...

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