Fiesta Council’s Finances Remain a Mystery

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The charitable organization that puts on the annual Fiesta del Valle de Española receives governmental funds and in-kind support, but financial records of the...

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Board Puts Mesa Vista Superintendent on Leave

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The Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted 4-1 Sunday night, during a special meeting, to place interim superintendent Dr. Esmeralda Valdez on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave pending assistance from the New Mexico Public Education...

Man Accused of Driving Through Crash Scene

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An Española man is facing a felony charge of child abuse after he allegedly barreled through a vehicle crash scene, hitting a police car, while his infant child crawled around on the passenger floorboard.Española City Police...

Los Alamos Man’s Sentence Suspended

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A Los Alamos man who kicked and punched Española police officers after an April 3 drunk driving arrest and was then held without bail as a danger to the community, received a suspended seven-and-a-half year sentence.David...

Pets of the Week

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Domino is only 3 months old and already a tiny legend at Española Humane. He arrived with a whole litter of homeless babies, but this little gentleman had a problem of his own: one ear was...
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Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame Measure Legislators’ Votes on Medical Malpractice Reform

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I keep hearing about how the Legislature “fixed” the medical malpractice law that’s sent doctors running like they’re in a theater fire. As my own doctor just told me about this year’s reform, “It was a...

Get The Information You Need to Vote on Judges Standing for Retention

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A 2024 survey by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that about 35 percent of adults report they or someone in their household has been part of a legal case in a local or state court.That means...

Support N.M.’s Public Colleges, Universities and a Specialty School

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In 2026, earning a certificate, two-year or four-year college degree is not a luxury — it’s an economic necessity. General Obligation Bond 3 will help many New Mexico students achieve their dreams, provide for their future...

Obituaries

Alex Carrillo

Obituaries
Alex Carrillo entered his eternal home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026, and to celebrate his son’s birthday. Born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on February 17, 1954, to Uvaldo and...

Lorence Martinez

Obituaries
Lorence Martinez, age 92, of Petaca, NM, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1934, to Eugenio and Fedelina Martinez.  She lived and spent most of her life in Petaca, NM,...

George F. Morse

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George Fischer Morse July 30, 1947 – September 19, 2026 A very unique person was the first-born son of William Morse and Thedora Doris Pulone. They named him George Fischer, a name chosen from the paternal side of...

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Prosecutors: No Bail for Couple

Cops Courts
Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a Velarde couple without bail after Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies charged them with armed robbery for...

Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame Measure Legislators’ Votes on Medical Malpractice Reform

Columnists
I keep hearing about how the Legislature “fixed” the medical malpractice law that’s sent doctors running like they’re in a theater fire. As my...

Blueberries, Cake and Goat Cheese — Oh My!

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Every year, my partner and I host a seafood boil: Lobsters, stone crabs, mussels, clams (when the price is right) potatoes and butter. Sticks...

Get The Information You Need to Vote on Judges Standing for Retention

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A 2024 survey by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that about 35 percent of adults report they or someone in their household has been...

Northern Briefs 10/22/26

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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...

Board Puts Mesa Vista Superintendent on Leave

Education
The Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted 4-1 Sunday night, during a special meeting, to place interim superintendent Dr. Esmeralda Valdez on...

Montoya’s Goal: Win the Conference Championship

Sports
Year one under coach Mandy Montoya was a success as the Northern New Mexico College women’s team reached the finals of the California Pacific...

Man Accused of Driving Through Crash Scene

Cops Courts
An Española man is facing a felony charge of child abuse after he allegedly barreled through a vehicle crash scene, hitting a police car,...

Los Alamos Man’s Sentence Suspended

Cops Courts
A Los Alamos man who kicked and punched Española police officers after an April 3 drunk driving arrest and was then held without bail...

Some Teams Looking Forward to Playoffs

Sports
It’s that time of year where the haves are starting to look forward to the playoffs and the have nots are trying to figure...

Pets of the Week

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Domino is only 3 months old and already a tiny legend at Española Humane. He arrived with a whole litter of homeless babies, but...

Tough Week for Prep Football

Sports
In a light week with just three local prep football teams playing, things did not go well, expect for Pojoaque Valley, which came up...
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