Northern Briefs

DNA Found on Victim Probed

3/18/10     A Chama man serving a life sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend insists DNA evidence found under the victim’s fingernails may prove him innocent...

Delays Hit City’s Plan to Extend Sewer Line to Pueblo

11/29/07     A proposed sewer line extension to the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo is at a standstill because of changes in the plans for the project...

Fire Destroys Home Near Abiquiú Lake

SUN Staff Report 11/22/07     A fire scorched a mobile home Nov. 17 in a subdivision west of Abiquiú, Abiquiú Volunteer Fire Chief Anthony Vigil said.    ...

Mold Forces Española Firefighters to Seek Refuge in La Joya Fire Station

12/6/07     Two separate air-quality sampling companies have found high levels of mold in Española City Hall, the Española/Rio Arriba 911 Center and the Fire...

AG Says Academy Broke Meetings Law

SUN Staff Report 11/22/07     The Española Military Academy violated the state Open Meetings Act in May after it failed to provide adequate notice of a...

Chase Ends with Obscenities

11/29/07     An Ojo Caliente man accused of stealing less than $1,000 worth of tools allegedly assaulted two State Police officers Nov. 19 after leading...

City Moves Ahead with McCurdy Road Plans Despite Lack of Funds

3/18/10     The city of Española has begun designing a plan to widen and modernize North McCurdy Road by using a $150,000 grant from the...

Blue Sky Bids $486K on Firehouse

11/22/07     The Lindrith Volunteer Fire Department is one step closer to a new firehouse after an Española-based contractor bid on the construction project.     The...

Court Record Rules Changed

From a press release 3/18/10     Under new judicial rules adopted Feb. 24, court records throughout New Mexico are presumed to be public and can be...

New, Old and the Heir to Face Off in PRC Race

12/6/07     In an unexpected turn of events, Española Mayor Joseph Maestas announced Tuesday he would not run for United States Rep. Tom Udall's (D-NM)...

Elkettes Surprise Top Seed in State Quarterfinals

11/22/07     There are key moments during a volleyball match that stand out in a coach's mind.     "We have to win this point," Pojoaque coach...

SUN Fights Two Cases For Release Of Records

SUN Staff Report 3/18/10     The Rio Grande SUN is currently fighting for the release of pubic records with two separate government entities in state District...

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