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Police Blotter: Even Fido Disagrees With Owner’s Driving

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

Man Faces Charges for Beating Nieces, Nephews and Breaking His Grandmother’s Cellphone

Cops Courts
A Santa Cruz man is facing child abuse charges for allegedly beating his three nieces and nephews, including pushing one into a running fan. New...

OMI Reports Reveal Sheriff’s Cause of Death

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Rio Arriba Sheriff Billy Merrifield died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and alcohol, according to autopsy and toxicology reports released on May 15. Merrifield,...

Police Union Questions Whereabouts of $400K

City
The Española Police Union brought a long list of grievances and concerns to the City Council during its meeting on May 13. Police Officer and...

Shooting Victim Sues County and Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office

County
The Native American activist shot during the 2023 protest over the placement of the Juan de Oñate statue at the Rio Arriba County complex...

Father’s Charges Dropped After Infant Overdoses on Fentanyl

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Child abuse charges against a man accused of allowing his infant child to overdose on fentanyl before the child was revived have been dropped...

Pets of the Week 05/22/25

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Dove is a gentle wisp of a pup with a heart full of hope and a nose for sniffy strolls. Shy and soft as...

Memo Claims Ex-Finance Director Called Transport Officer After Nephew was Arrested

City
A memo recently released by the Española Police Department reveals a former City of Española finance director contacted a police officer directly to inquire...

Northern Briefs 5/15/25

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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 that week.   Library...

Lightning, Winds Create 900-acre Wildfire in Gila

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SILVER CITY — A fire in the northern Gila National Forest was sparked and driven by weather conditions on May 4, then Mother Nature...

Pets of the Week 05/15/25

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Enchanté, Monsieur! With his dazzling blue eyes and elegant Siamese features, Monsieur is every bit the charming French gentleman his name suggests. This one-year-old...

Mora Man Accused of Doing Drugs in McDonald’s Parking Lot

Cops Courts
Española City Police officers arrested a Mora man after he was reported to be doing drugs in the McDonald’s parking lot. Officer Francisco Lovato charged...
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