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Employee Mixes Toxic Chemical Cocktail at Giant

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

Pets of the Week 04/24/25

London is a dreamy 5-month-old dilute tortie, with the moon in her eyes and fur kissed by stardust sparkled greys and creams. A little...

EPS Superintendent Submits Resignation

He just took the helm of the Española Public Schools in July but soon the district will be searching for a new superintendent, as...

Truchas Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Father

New Mexico State Police arrested an 18-year-old Truchas man Sunday on a charge of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting his father in the chest...

Homeless Encampment Disbanded

Staff at the Española Pathways Shelter has fully dismantled a tent encampment in the parking lot, eliminating a fire hazard and relocating dozens of...

Gov Squashes Hopes for Lowrider License Plate

Those hoping to support the lowriding community with a “Lowrider Capital of the World” specialty license plate are out of luck. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham...

Sheriff Billy Merrifield Dies Unexpectedly

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN Shockwaves rippled through Rio Arriba County Sunday morning after Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead at his home. The...

Wraps Make the Perfect, Easy, On-the-Go Lunch

N ow that we’re years beyond the pandemic and offices and schools are going back to in-person attendance, one question dominates my morning routine: What...

Reintroduction of Legislation to Protect Chaco Canyon Heralded

The reintroduction by New Mexico’s entire federal delegation of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act sparked widespread praise on Thursday, April 10, from...

Judge Orders Shooter Jailed Until He Turns 21

Daniel Martinez will stay incarcerated until he turns 21 after a jury found him guilty of shooting at or from a motor vehicle causing...

48-Year-Old Man Faces Charges After Driving 15-year-Old Girlfriend From Probation Hearing

New Mexico State Police officers charged a 48-year-old Chimayó man for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and resisting arrest after he allegedly...

Pets of the Week 4/17/25

Digga Tulip — 47% dog, 53% wrinkle. Each wrinkle tells a story. Most of them are about snacks. She’s basically a 38 lb. croissant...

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