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One Man Accused of Attacking, Slashing Jail Guard With Scissors

A Medanales man being held without bail for allegedly burning down his father’s house, then stealing a firefighter’s pickup truck responding to the fire,...

New Coffee Spot is Brewing

A drive-thru coffee shop known for its wide-ranging menu, fast service and energy drinks is coming to Española. 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee will open later...

Serial Drunk Driving Offender Pleads Guilty to Fourth Offense

A serial drunk driving offender pleaded guilty to a single charge of drunk driving fourth offense on Dec. 4, with a sentence set at...

Prosecutors Want Man Accused of Shooting at Cars at Santa Cruz Country Store to be Held Without Bail

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial after he allegedly shot at cars in the Santa Cruz Country...

Man Says ‘Girlfriend’ Tried to Cut His Throat With a Hacksaw

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

Reichelt Terminated, Police Chief Named Temp. City Manager

Española City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out. Española City councilors voted 5-3 at a special council meeting on Thursday, to fire her after just 108...

Ojo Sarco Man Wanted on Warrant

A 57-year-old Ojo Sarco man is wanted on a state-wide warrant with a $1,000 bond, after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing...

Meals With Wheels: Curry Spices up This Chicken Soup

T he wind was howling, the weather was miserable and my partner and I were feeling stuffed up and uninspired. Fortunately, she was feeling inspired...

Pets of the Week 1/8/26

Harry is an 8-year-old orange tabby who arrived with a broken body but an unbroken heart. Found injured by a kind stranger, he was...

Woman’s Competency to be Determined

Charges in Abiquiú case dismissed A North Carolina woman who was arrested in Abiquiú, then released after prosecutors dismissed charges against her, and before New...

Vigil Hopes for 2nd Term, Sanchez is Off March Ballot

Despite his announcement on Dec. 18, that he would run for mayor again, former Española mayor Javier Sanchez will not be on the ballot...

Homeless Couple Faces Breaking and Entering Charges

Española City Police officers arrested a homeless couple for breaking and entering a house to stay out of the cold, after the officers went...

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