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Cash-Strapped City Goes on Hiring Spree

City
    The city of Española could fill all but two of its long-time management vacancies by July 1, provided the City Council approves Mayor...

Man Acquitted in Shooting of Child Picks Up His Guns

Cops Courts
    The Cordova man, who last month was acquitted of a felony child abuse charge for fatally shooting his toddler son, picked up his...

City Threatens To Fire Workers Named in Embezzlement Probe

News
    Three city of Española employees named in an embezzlement investigation are now facing termination.     Financial specialist Trudy Gallegos, 34, finance director Josie Lujan,...

State Plans To Allow Mining To Continue at Controversial Velarde Site

County
    Despite opposition by Velarde residents and Rio Arriba County commissioners, the State Land Office will likely issue a new lease that will allow...

Police Blotter: Man Chased Through Park by Imaginary Truck

Cops Courts
    Española Police, Okhay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies and State Police responded to the following calls: Children Mess With Fuse Box Monday, June...

State’s Traffic Campaign Heavy on Marketing, Skimpy on Funding for Cops

News
    Thanks to limited manpower and lopsided funding, summer drivers may encounter TV star Erik Estrada’s face more than those of actual New Mexico...

Two Suspects Arrested in Chimayó Arson/Burglaries

News
    Two suspects accused of robbing and then burning two Chimayó homes were arrested last week, according to court documents and State Police.     Kenneth...

Politicos’ Wives Vacation on Taxpayer Dime

News
    Española School Board member Leonard Valerio had predicted last October when Board members were planning a trip to the National School Board Association...

Former Española Cop Named in Another Brutality Lawsuit Filed Against City

City
    An Española woman has filed what is at least the fourth lawsuit against former Española Police officer Bobby Wright and the city of...

Financial Scandal Probed at City Hall

News
    State Police are investigating financial irregularities in the city of Española’s Finance Department.     Acting City Manager Veronica Albin said she filed a complaint...

Investigation Re-Opened into Whether El Paragua Owner Received Special Treatment from State Highway Department

News
    A Rio Grande SUN article has led the state Highway Department to re-open an investigation into whether El Paragua Restaurant owner Luis Atencio...

Police Blotter: Unwelcome Stranger Smokes Crack in Man’s Yard

Cops Courts
    Española Police, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies and State Police responded to the following calls: No Shirt, No Service Monday, May...
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