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State Plans To Allow Mining To Continue at Controversial Velarde Site

    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

    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...

Hospital May Bring Back Third Ambulance

    Española Hospital plans to bring back a third ambulance to service Rio Arriba County. But when that will happen is anyone’s guess.     “Right...

Española Quietly Passes Ban on Calling and Driving

    Drivers will soon face fines of up to $100 if caught using a mobile phone while driving within Española city limits.     With no...

Pueblo Lt. Gov. Indicted in Fatal Crash

    Pojoaque Pueblo Lt. Gov. Linda Diaz was indicted June 10 in federal court for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident that killed...

Cash-Strapped City Goes on Hiring Spree

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

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

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