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By Jennifer Garcia

Insults Result in Man’s Beating

An Española jail guard resigned after he allegedly beat a handcuffed man so severely, he required 26 stitches to his face, after he called the officer a “little girl” and said he likes to wear wigs.

Cauliflower: A Versatile Vegetable

As we approach the spring planting season and the prospect of summer, I like to start thinking of new ways to cook the same old vegetables.

Man Said the Devil is Keeping Friend From Church

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

Mayordomo Threatened Over Ditch Schedule

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

McCurdy Student Headed to San Diego

Peyton Maestas, 10, of Española, an AVID student and fifth grader a McCurdy Charter School, has been chosen as a speaker for AVID Summer Institute 2026.

Pets of the Week 4/16/26

Willow is a tiny tabby adventurer wearing built-in mittens. With her extra-toed, polydactyl paws, every step is a soft, clumsy little march, every pounce a perfectly imperfect masterpiece. This tiny tot is discovering the world one mittened misstep at a time — then curling up like she’s worked a full day’s shift being adorable.

Northern Briefs 4/16/26

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.

Trujillo to Join NMSU Rodeo Team

Abiquiú resident and Los Alamos High School senior, Stetson Trujillo, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the New Mexico State University rodeo team this fall. Family, friends and coaches recently gathered to celebrate his achievement.

Martinez Charged With 2nd Degree Murder

Cypress Garcia was shot to death at Lotaburger in August 2022

Northern Briefs 03/26/26

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.

Pets of the Week 03/26/26

Saturn is a magical star-dusted snuggle-loving 2.5-year-old gal who’s been through more twists and turns than the rings of her namesake planet.

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