Communities Voice Concern Over Landfill Study

The plan to develop a landfill on 31 Mile Road has been in the works since 2022, but it has recently faced backlash due...

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Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of impersonating an officer and trying to get a woman into his car in September and now they are trying to get him held without bail pending trial, after...

Man Faces Felony Charge for Stolen Phone

Española City Police officers charged an Española man with felony larceny between $500 and $2,500, after he allegedly stole a phone from a gas station clerk, who left it in an aisle while stocking.Sgt. Francisco Lovato...

A Tale of Two Fiesta Council Meetings

Members of the nonprofit that ran Española’s annual fiesta voluntarily dissolved the organization on Oct. 14, but some who were directly involved have conflicting versions of what occurred during the final meeting.Fiesta del Valle de Española...
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My son went to high school nearly 300 miles from home. We live in Silver City. His school, New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), is in Santa Fe. Getting him there and back stretched our...

Preparing for a Changing Wildfire Landscape

The Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative (NORA) has been a part of our Northern New Mexico community for nearly 80 years. Since 1948, we have been dedicated to providing courteous, reliable and affordable service to all...

El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor

With New Mexico facing severe challenges in crime, education, poverty, economic freedom and healthcare, El Rito Media compares gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. The editorial criticizes Haaland’s progressive policies and refusal to debate, while highlighting Hull’s record as Rio Rancho mayor and proposals for tax, regulatory, education and malpractice reform before endorsing him for governor.

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José Clovís Romero

José Clovís Romero, 92, a lifelong resident of Embúdo, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on October 2, 2026, in Velarde, NM He was born on October 24, 1933, to Octaviano and Bersabé Romero. Clovís...
Marsha Williams (Scarborough) recently of North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord after her year and half battle with cancer. She was greeted by her son, parents, brothers and sister on September 29, 2026. Marsha...

Hestle Davis

Hestle “Bud” Davis was born in Olustee, Oklahoma in 1931 and moved to Espanola, New Mexico in the early 1940s where he attended and graduated from McCurdy High in 1951. He joined the Navy in June...

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José Clovís Romero

José Clovís Romero, 92, a lifelong resident of Embúdo, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on October 2, 2026, in Velarde, NM...

Marsha Williams (Scarbrough)

Marsha Williams (Scarborough) recently of North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord after her year and half battle with cancer. She was...

NM Judge Orders Meta to Pay State $25B

A New Mexico District judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for violating state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade...

Letter to the EditorA Quality Arts Education

My son went to high school nearly 300 miles from home. We live in Silver City. His school, New Mexico School for the Arts...

Man Accused of Impersonating Officer Charged With Shooting at Woman

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of impersonating an officer and trying to get a woman into his car in September and now...

Hestle Davis

Hestle “Bud” Davis was born in Olustee, Oklahoma in 1931 and moved to Espanola, New Mexico in the early 1940s where he attended and...

Edna Mariz Inez Garcia

Edna Maria Inez Garcia died peacefully on September 30, 2026, in Los Lunas, New Mexico where she lived with her daughter. She was born...

Man Faces Felony Charge for Stolen Phone

Española City Police officers charged an Española man with felony larceny between $500 and $2,500, after he allegedly stole a phone from a gas...

Pets of the Week 10/29/26

Vinny is a big-hearted boy with a face made for smooches. At 2 years old, Vinny is a squishy-faced teddy bear, professional people lover,...

Dora Cruz

In loving Memory May 9, 1950 -June 8, 2026 Dora Mae Cruz 76, was born on May 9, 1950, a lifelong resident of Ohkay Owingeh, NM.  Dora...