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Dulce Man Convicted of Rape, Molestation

A federal jury convicted a Dulce man of raping and molesting girl under age 12 and acquitted him on a charge of molesting a second girl under 12 following a multi-day trial in Albuquerque.

Prosecutors Want Chimayó Man Held

Prosecutors are asking a district judge to hold a Chimayó man without bail pending trial after New Mexico State Police officers charged him for fleeing from police in his car, following a domestic violence call.

Employee Shows Buns at McDonald’s

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

Coyote Man to be Held Without Bail

A district court judge ordered a Coyote man to be held without bail pending trial in a case where he allegedly backed into a police cruiser, pushed it 30 to 50 feet, then led police on a pursuit, “nearly” hitting a school bus as he allegedly fled.

Northern Briefs 3/19/26

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that...

Pets of the Week 3/19/26

Pinkie is petite, polished and positively precious. This 8-month-old, 7 lb. velvety Russian Blue beaut is soft as a cloud and sweet as pie...

Conditional Discharge Issued in Assault Case

A Hernandez man received a conditional discharge following four-and-a-half years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault against a household...

EPD Officer’s Memo Accuses Chief of Retaliation

An Española Police officer alleged in a memo addressed to city Human Resources Director Sally Baxter, that he is being retaliated against by Police Chief Mizel Garcia for reporting misconduct within the department and reprimanding officers for policy violations.

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Candidates File for County Seats

With the Española City election in the rear-view mirror, voters can now focus on the next election slated for June 2.

Milk Does a Body Good Unless You Get Hit With It

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

Moving Arts Celebrates Three Students Accepted to New Mexico School for the Arts

Moving Arts announces three outstanding students who have recently been accepted to the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA): Alessandra Romero, Mia Archuleta and Ixchel Dudek. Each of these young artists has been a dedicated member of the Moving Arts community for years and their acceptance marks a milestone in their creative journeys.

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