Northern Briefs

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...

A Turkey’s Final Moments

11/22/07     Twelve-year-old Stephanie Sand stood outside a turkey pen practicing breathing exercises to calm herself. The Camino de Paz student was instructed by her...

Española Teachers Reject Incentive Bonus Program

11/29/07     A controversial program offering $3,000 bonuses to teachers who increase student achievement has polarized the potential recipients.     The Española School District is the...

Suspects In Armed Robbery Spree Caught

11/22/07     Española Police believe a man arrested by Rio Rancho Police Nov. 14 is the same man responsible for robbing four Española businesses with...

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...

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...

Gallup Too Tough For Sundevils

12/6/07     The Española Valley Sundevils opened their season with a 72-62 loss to the Gallup Bengals Nov. 27 in Gallup.     The Bengals, a Class...

Governments Slow To Recognize E-Mails as Public Records

3/18/10     Government records don’t have to be on paper to be public.     It’s been well established in New Mexico that public entities have to...

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