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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Bayard Man

Prosecutors dropped a charge of possession of a controlled substance against a Bayard man, Dec. 16, after he completed a treatment program. New Mexico State...

Dixon Woman Pleads Down to Drunk Driving

A woman who crashed her car with two passengers, while drunk, has pleaded down to drunk driving, while prosecutors dropped a charge of child...

Pets of the Week 1/22/26

Molly is an almost-grown kitten with whispering whiskers and a heart full of gentle charm. At around 10 months old, this brown-and-white tabby is...

‘Really Good Mac and Cheese’ Causes Fight at KFC

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

Prosecutors Want to Push Out Murder Trial Date

Prosecutors are seeking to push out the trial date for a Chimayó man who’s been charged with first degree murder for a Dec. 29,...

Early Morning Shooting Leaves 1 Man Dead

The gunshot victim died on the way to an Albuquerque hospital Española Police were investigating a shooting Friday morning that occurred on Calle de Pajarito.  The...

Council Votes to Keep Garcia as City Manager

The motion to appoint the police chief passed 6-2 at the Jan. 12 meeting Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia is on double duty. The Española City...

More than $1.3M Paid in Settlements

The city of Española signed off on eight settlement agreements in 2025, paying more than $1.3 million to 30 individuals. The bulk of these payments...

Legislation Tackles Chronic Shortage of Health Care Providers

SANTA FE — Rep. Joseph Sanchez, D-Alcalde, has introduced legislation to tackle New Mexico’s chronic shortage of health care providers. The Medical Recruitment Provider Trust...

2026 Legislative Session Begins in Santa Fe

State lawmakers convened in Santa Fe on Tuesday, transforming the Roundhouse into a hive of activity as the 30 day legislative session began. The session...

Senator Jim Townsend Appointed to Senate Judiciary Committee

On Tuesday, Senator Jim Townsend announced his appointment to the Senate Judiciary Committee, effective immediately. Townsend previously served on the House Judiciary Committee and brings...

Northern Briefs 1/22/26

   Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication...

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