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Navajo Woman Walks For Missing, Murdered Indigenous People

In the wee hours of June 15, 2021, Ella Mae Begay vanished from her home on the Navajo Nation, near Sweetwater, Arizona. She was...

Blotter: ‘Vagrants’ Gather to Watch Walgreens Fight Night

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration...

50-Year-Old Dandy Burger Under New Ownership

Españolans now have a Buddy in the burger business.  Dandy Burger has come under new ownership.  The New Mexican burger restaurant — an Española staple for...

Harmful Algae Blooming Earlier at Abiquiu Lake

Updated on July 11 Officials at Abiquiu Lake have warned about blooms of harmful blue-green algae taking place in area reservoirs earlier in the season,...

New Murals Line Española

A collaboration of artists, business owners, and community leaders came together to create two new murals in Española, which were dedicated to the community...

County Recount Coming Between Naranjo and Archuleta

A vote recount will take place next week for the June 7 primary election in the race for Rio Arriba County Commissioner in District...

‘It’s Been Nothing But Crisis’: Chama Businesses Frustrated with Water and Trash Services

After struggling through a week without running water, the Village of Chama had flowing faucets again on June 27.  Higinio Martinez, a musician and longtime...

First Train of the Season Departs Chama

With a cloud of hissing steam and the unmistakable peals of the whistle, the first train of the year crept out of the Chama...

Finance Director No Longer With City

On Thursday, the Rio Grande SUN received an anonymous tip that Jessica Ortiz was fired from her position as finance director with the city...

Ronchetti Holds Event in Española

With an inflatable bounce house and a free hot dog cart, Republican candidate for governor Mark Ronchetti appeared at Española’s Valdez Park on June...

Commercial Trash Pickup Suspended in Rio Arriba County Amid Crisis at Solid Waste Authority

Story was updated on June 30.     After weeks of widespread delays and frustration, commercial trash pickup in Rio Arriba County has been suspended, North...

Must-Attend Local Fourth of July Events

Celebrate Independence Day this weekend with one of these Northern N.M. family-friendly events:  July 3- Star Spangled Celebration (Ohkay Hotel Casino- 68 NM-291, Ohkay Owingeh,...

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