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Your Guide for the Upcoming Rio Arriba County Election

The SUN reached out to candidates to ask about their running for the upcoming county election. Below, you will find their comments. The SUN...

Eight Españolans Arrested in Bust; Explosives and Fully Automatic Weapons Found

The Española City Police, with help from the New Mexico State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, Tactical Team and federal partners, arrested eight people...

County Resident Files Complaint to Begin Recall Process of Commission Chairman Naranjo

Rio Arriba County resident Antonio DeVargas is putting the heat on County Commission Chairman Alex Naranjo. DeVargas filed a complaint Oct. 11 to begin the...

Friday the 13th’s Calavera Art Exhibit a Big Hit

On Friday, the 13th of October, the heightened mood at the Calavera-themed inaugural art exhibit at the new Apple Valley Café at 1226 Railroad...

TA Land Grant Elects President

The Tierra Amarilla Land Grant elected a president and vice-president for the board of trustees. Steven Polaco from Ensenada, New Mexico will serve as the...

Media Veteran Joins the SUN

Frank Leto, a veteran media executive, has joined El Rito Media, LLC., as general manager and chief revenue office at both of the company’s...

Protest Shooter to Remain in Jail

Witnesses took the stand on Friday to recount the events leading up to a shooting on Sept. 28 at the Rio Arriba County Complex...

Meet the Women Behind BlueZone

There are many hidden gems in the Española Valley, but certainly one of the brightest and bluest is the Blue Zone Café and its...

Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial

The 23-year-old man accused of shooting Spokane, Washington activist Jacob Johns at a protest over the reinstallation of the Don Juan de Oñate statue...

Correction — Oct. 12, 2023 Issue

In our most recent issue — in our editorial on page A6, we wrote that Dale Salazar is on Española's City Council, when he's...

Whipping up Dreams at Ken’z Cuisine

Ever since he was a youth, Ken Varela, originally from Ojo Caliente, NM, dreamt of confecting delicious cuisine, having his own restaurant and serving...

Gunshot Victim’s Attorney: ‘This is a Hate Crime’

As Jacob Johns continues his long recovery after being shot in the chest during a protest on Sept. 28 at the Rio Arriba County...

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