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No Bail for Abiquiú Man Accused of Kidnapping, Beating Girlfriend

An Abiquiú man is being held without bail after he allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend, beat her with his fists and a gun and then...

Man Pleads Down Charges After Victim Dies

A Santa Cruz man pleaded down to drug possession charges in a case where he, and four others, were initially charged with kidnapping, after...

Former City Councilor Robert Seeds Dies at 72

Long time Espanola politician Robert Seeds, 72, died on Dec. 13 from unlisted causes. He served on the Española City Council four times, between 1984–1992,...

Pets of the Week 01/01/26

Oakley is just weeks away from being officially “paw-roled” from the Paws in the Pen program — the Española Animal Shelter’s extra-special partnership with...

Española Humane Offers Fee-Waived Puppy Adoptions

Española Humane is offering fee-waived puppy adoptions through Jan. 4, helping young dogs find homes while the shelter continues recovery work following recent roof...

If You’re Going to Fight, Don’t Block the Dollar General Door

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

Albuquerque Man Accused of Killing While on Parole Will Be Held Without Bail

A man who allegedly killed again while on parole for a 2009 homicide, has been ordered to be held without bail pending trial. District Judge...

Revisiting the Top 10 Rio Grande SUN Stories of 2025

As the year draws to a close, the Rio Grande SUN is reflecting on the stories that have shaped Española and Rio Arriba County.  These...

Former City Employee Sues Española Mayor

A former city of Española employee is suing Mayor John Ramon Vigil in federal court, alleging he discriminated against her based on her gender...

Sundevil Cheerleaders Dazzle at Pride of Questa

While basketball has hit mid-season with just a few more games before diving into district games, the spirit competitions began and it turned out...

City of Lovington Sets up ‘Baby Boxes’

LOVINGTON — After the first of the year, the city of Lovington can count itself among the many cities with Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Lovington’s...

EVHS Track Named After Naranjo

For a quarter-century, Española Valley track and field athletes were guided by the patient hand of coach Lawrence Naranjo. And now, 15 years after he...