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County Disagrees with State Law; May Mix Special, General Election

    The Rio Arriba County Commission intends to give restaurants in the County a chance at selling alcohol, even if the County has to...

Police Brutality, Excessive ForceAlleged in Tort Claims Against City

    The following tort claims, or threats to sue, have been filed in July with the city of Española:     The family of a pedestrian...

Borrego Issued Checks as Needed

In the middle of winter 2008, Kathy Borrego went to Las Vegas, Nev., and spent money like it didn’t matter.     On a single day,...

City to Increase Patrols

    The Española Police Department announced it will increase traffic enforcement through the remainder of August and September.     A statement from officer Joe Griego,...

DWI Charges Refiled Against Fired State Cop

    A fired State Police agent facing a charge of aggravated driving under the influence is in danger of having his certification suspended.     Abraham...

Zoning Commission Turns Cook Away in City Sign Fight

    The Española Planning and Zoning Commission has engaged in another round of hot potato with the city council, passing the question of the...

Law Enforcement Agents Not Sure Who Has Pot Case

    An accidental fire June 29 led several police agencies to a huge marijuana bust east of Tierra Amarilla, but so far they have...

Coyote Fire Dept. Receives $100K Grant

    The Coyote Fire Department was awarded more than $100,000 from the state last week to buy a new vehicle for fighting wildland fires.    ...

Man Indicted for Rape

    An Española man faces over 31 years in prison after being indicted Aug. 12 on child rape charges.     A Rio Arriba County Grand...

Pumice Mine May Yield Income

    The city of Española may have found a way to transform its pumice mine off 31 Mile Road from a money pit into...

Back to His Old Stomping Grounds;Old Water Foreman Returns to City

    Former water services director Marvin Martinez will return to the city of Española Aug. 23 as public works director.     The job was offered...

$10.6 Million Broadband Grant Awarded

    Two major broadband internet projects in Northern New Mexico, including one aimed at improving connectivity in the city of Española and the southern...

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