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Aguilar Terminates Undersheriff

County
Sheriff cites ‘personnel’ reasons, also puts lieutenant on leave, pending an investigation It’s been three months since Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield’s death and...

Campaign Aims to Bring Awareness About Opioid Crisis

County
Lupe Sanchez’s struggle with addiction began at 11 when her sister introduced her to cocaine. By 14, she was using Percocet, oxycodone and smoked...

Bound Woman Found After Breaking, Entering Call

Cops Courts
Española City Police are investigating a case that began as a breaking and entering call but escalated when police found a woman bound to...

Trinity Site 80th Anniversary Commemoration

News
White Sands Missile Range, N.M.  —  On July 16, 2025, White Sands Missile Range will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Site test,...

Woman Accused of Fighting With Officers

Cops Courts
An Española woman is facing a felony charge of battery on a peace officer after she allegedly fought with police officers arresting her for...

Woman Arrested After Year-Long Investigation

Cops Courts
An Alcalde woman has been released from custody after being found not medically fit to spend any time in the Rio Arriba County Detention...

Pets of the Week 7/17/25

News
Tux is a trip! At just 10 months old, this long-haired heartthrob is already stealing the show (and the feather wand): he’s personality plus...

N.M. Supreme Court Strikes Down Recall

County
A recall petition against Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo, brought by the late activist Antonio “Ike” DeVargas, has been struck down by the...

7 of 8 Councilors Call for Mayor to Step Down or Resign

City
Seven of the eight Española City Council members either asked Mayor John Ramon Vigil to resign or “step aside” during the July 8 council...

County Ready in Case of Evacuations

County
The Laguna Fire took a turn on Sunday, prompting Rio Arriba County officials to designate the Rural Events Center in Abiquiú as an evacuation...

Board Tables School Closure Decision For Now

Education
Following a spirited discussion at a special board meeting on July 8, the Española Public Schools Board postponed decisions regarding school closures in the...

Emergency Declared as 2 City Wells Shut Down for Pump Repairs

City
The Española City Council convened for an emergency meeting on Monday to address water pressure issues occurring on the city’s West Side. Two wells on...
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