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Inmate With ‘Attitude’ Allegedly Hits, Spits on Guard

A Rio Arriba County Detention Center officer who allegedly tried to de-escalate a situation with an inmate who “had an attitude,” ended up struggling...

Charges Against Man Dismissed

Prosecutors dismissed charges against an Ojo Sarco man whom an Española police officer initially arrested for refusing to talk to medics. Prosecutors dismissed the charges...

Shots Fired Call Results in Charges

One man is off the hook and another is facing a March trial date following shots fired during an argument at a house in...

Pets of the Week

Walter is a 1-year-old sugarcube shepherd-mix powered by joy, zoomies and a whole lot of heart. He lives for people, praise and being wherever...

Fraud and Embezzlement Charges Against Former RASO Deputy Dropped

A special prosecutor dropped charges of fraud and embezzlement against former Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy Trevor Walker, who was accused of cashing garnishment...

Northern Briefs 2/12/26

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...

Ranchos de Taos Man Found Not Competent to Stand Trial

A Ranchos de Taos man has been committed to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas after he was found not competent...

Drinking Four Loko Seems to Make Man a Bit Loco

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

Clemente P. Salazar 9.15.1949 – 2.3.2026

Clemente Presiliano Salazar, born on September 15, 1949, in Chamita, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in the same beloved town.

Ruth Naomi Dunn

Ruth Naomi Dunn age 89, a beloved sister and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.

Stephen David Gutierrez

Steven David Gutierrez, 46, a lifelong resident of Hernandez unexpectedly went to be with our Lord on January 30th 2026.

Patrick Brennan

Patrick William Brennan, a beloved father to three and longtime resident of Northern New Mexico, passed away in Marin County California on January 15th, 2026, at the age of 79, after a long illness.