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Man Allegedly Beaten for Money Owed

Two men are wanted on warrants for allegedly beating a man over a debt and breaking his teeth with a rifle while a third...

Hundreds Attend Sheriff Billy Merrifield’s Memorial

Rio Arriba County's Top Law Enforcement Official Was Laid to Rest Thursday in Chimayó The mood was somber and the Edward Medina Gymnasium unusually quiet...

Pets of the Week 5/8/25

This bulldozer of love is everybody’s boyfriend, Bowie: the only thing bigger than his head is his heart. Bowie is 80 lbs. of pot...

Training Facility Dream Comes True

The Española Fire Department and Training Facility is officially open and ready to serve Northern New Mexico after a multi-year renovation and building project. A...

Top Students Recognized

Area high school students were honored Tuesday night during the annual Super Scholars Awards Banquet sponsored by Century Bank. The event was held at the...

Mayor, Councilor Disagree on Why Another Business Closes

The Española Del Taco location is officially closed as of April 27 and city leaders are in disagreement over what caused it. It’s the most...

El Vecino: Get Ready: May is Go Time

G arden plots are tilled, furrows are formed and the sun raising the soil temperature are all signals to gardeners that it is time to...

A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: Farmers Markets

The fertile lands among Northern New Mexico’s river valleys have been prime locations for agriculture for centuries. Native Americans have always fostered beans, corn...

A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: Ghost Ranch

For decades, the picturesque, red rock landscapes surrounding Abiquiú have captivated the imagination of artists. Fascinated with the area, Georgia O’Keeffe came to Ghost...

A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: O’Keeffe House

Travel 25 minutes or so northwest of Española on U.S. Highway 85, and you’ll come upon the village of Abiquiú, dotted with private homes...

A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: Fiber Arts Center

Striving to preserve one of the traditional art forms of the region, the Española Valley Fine Arts Center offers weaving classes employing traditional techniques...

Taos Couple Faces Felony Charges

A Taos couple is facing a felony charge of receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle after they were initially handcuffed and accused of shoplifting...

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