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El Vecino: New Year’s Resolutions and Aspirations

The aroma and flavor of the horno-roasted chicos on Christmas Eve prepared and served by Carmen, El Vecino’s wife, still vividly lingers in his...

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Lighting Mother’s House on Fire Twice

Prosecutors dismissed two charges of arson against a Santa Cruz man, who’s accused of lighting his mother’s house on fire and then returning to...

Woman Arrested for Failure to Appear in Child Abuse Case

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Española woman on a warrant, Jan. 7, for failure to appear for a status conference on three...

Charges Against Woman in Alleged Drug Deal Dismissed

Prosecutors dismissed drug charges against a 37-year-old Ohkay Owingeh woman after Española police officers alleged they witnessed a hand-to-hand drug transaction. The woman’s boyfriend, also...

Pets of the Week 1/15/26

This puffy puppy didn’t just show up cute, he showed up gifted. Stanford looks like he’s quietly solving a riddle while napping, then aces...

New Year’s Drinks Result in Man’s Arrest for Kidnapping

Española City Police officers charged a man who is on probation, with first degree kidnapping, false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...

Leyba Pleads Guilty to Criminal Trespass

After New Mexico State Police officers charged a Canjilon woman with aggravated burglary for allegedly breaking into her dead mother’s house and trying to...

Charges Against Martinez Dismissed

Prosecutors have dismissed charges brought by New Mexico State Police officers against an Española man, arrested on a charge of felon in possession of...

Police Investigate Shooting Friday Morning

Española Police were investigating a shooting Friday morning that occurred in Pajarito. Police Chief Mizel Garcia said one man was shot in the neck...

Police Blotter: That’s Not Santa Claus Dancing on the Storage Unit Rooftop

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

Chimayó Man Pleads to Lesser Charges in Father’s Beating Case

A Chimayó man who allegedly beat his 89-year-old father so severely, he sent him to the intensive care unit, then fought with deputies trying...

City Council Votes to Terminate Reichelt

After 108 days in the position, Lauren Reichelt is no longer the Española city manager. The city council voted to terminate her employment during a...

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