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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The plan to develop a landfill on 31 Mile Road has been in the works since 2022, but it has recently faced backlash due to the lack of communication about the project with communities impacted by...

Prosecutors: No Bail for Couple

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 an incident they claimed was a case of self defense.Deputies arrested Delbert...

Board Puts Mesa Vista Superintendent on Leave

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

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...
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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.

Editorial Endorsement: Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

The editorial board endorses Republican Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. A lifelong Clovis-area rancher, farmer and state representative since 2019, Zamora brings bipartisan experience and strong knowledge of agriculture, water and conservation. His priorities include compensating Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire victims, creating jobs and addressing housing and infrastructure needs tied to Los Alamos National Laboratory’s expansion.

Obituaries

Alex Carrillo

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

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

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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Elkettes Soccer Team Makes History

Just two years removed from a winless season in which the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer team did not score, the Elkettes are...

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...

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...

Metal Detectors in Place at EVHS

Students at Española Valley High School are now passing through metal detectors as part of enhanced security measures implemented by Española Public Schools following...

Cross Country

McCurdy outside hitter J’nae Rivera (15) slams a spike against Oak Grove Classical in a wild match last week that the Bobcats won 3-2....

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.

Editorial Endorsement: Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

The editorial board endorses Republican Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. A lifelong Clovis-area rancher, farmer and state representative since 2019, Zamora brings bipartisan experience and strong knowledge of agriculture, water and conservation. His priorities include compensating Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire victims, creating jobs and addressing housing and infrastructure needs tied to Los Alamos National Laboratory’s expansion.

Prosecutors: No Bail for Couple

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

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!

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

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

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...