Garcia Faces 2 Counts of First Degree Murder in Taos

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The man accused of killing another man outside a laundromat in Ohkay Owingeh in 2025 has been charged in Taos County with two counts...

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Raises Removed From City Agenda

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A proposed pay increase for Española Police Department non-officer employees was removed from the City Council meeting agenda on Sept. 22, despite its recommendation for approval by the Finance Committee.The positions include detention employees, administrative records...

Garcia Faces 2 Counts of First Degree Murder in Taos

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The man accused of killing another man outside a laundromat in Ohkay Owingeh in 2025 has been charged in Taos County with two counts of first degree murder. The charges are related to two El Prado...

The Smells and Fragrances of Fall

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Fall is upon us and many of the accompanying smells and fragrances make it so memorable.Nothing smells like the clean, freshly-washed, ozone-tinged fresh air after a brisk rain shower. The rain cleanses the air of dust,...

Police Blotter: Driver Has a Bottle of Wine To Go at Walmart

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The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily...
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The PRC Works for the Public. The Public Should Have a Voice.

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I served on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. I know its work can be complicated. But the basic idea behind the PRC is very simple.The PRC regulates public utilities for the public.That means New Mexicans...

Amendment 4: Legislative Cash Grab, not Reform

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By Paul Gessing This November New Mexico voters will be vote on a constitutional amendment to pay each of the State’s 112 legislators an annual salary of just under $68,000 annually with that rate to rise with...

Acts of Kindness Aren’t All That Define Altruism

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Is altruism dead? Can we do things for the sake of others without taking ourselves into account? Is there such a thing as a completely unselfish act? Striving to produce a better world or even simply...

Obituaries

Leopoldo Trujillo

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Leopoldo Trujillo (88) passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday September 10, 2026. Leopoldo was born on April 3, 1938, to Maria and Nestor Trujillo. He shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved Dora,...

David Marquez

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David J. Marquez was accepted into his Eternal Father’s presence on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He had family at his bedside when he made the final transition, after a period of declining health. He was born...

Elizabeth Baca

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Elizabeth Liz Baca August 20, 1951 – September 10, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Baca, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Liz was a beloved daughter,...

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Bobcats Have Tough Week

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It was a rough week for the McCurdy football team, which was down to 13 players, causing Bobcats Athletic Director Robert Nevarez to forfeit...

Former Chama Super. Sues District

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Former Chama Valley Independent Schools superintendent Anthony Casados, and his two children who also worked there, are suing the school district under the state’s...

Raises Removed From City Agenda

City
A proposed pay increase for Española Police Department non-officer employees was removed from the City Council meeting agenda on Sept. 22, despite its recommendation...

Sundevils Fall to Bloomfield

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Facing the two-time defending Class 4A state football champions was never going to be an easy task, but Española Valley High School came out...

Garcia Faces 2 Counts of First Degree Murder in Taos

Cops Courts
The man accused of killing another man outside a laundromat in Ohkay Owingeh in 2025 has been charged in Taos County with two counts...

The PRC Works for the Public. The Public Should Have a Voice.

Columnists
I served on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. I know its work can be complicated. But the basic idea behind the PRC is...

The Smells and Fragrances of Fall

Community
Fall is upon us and many of the accompanying smells and fragrances make it so memorable.Nothing smells like the clean, freshly-washed, ozone-tinged fresh air...

Police Blotter: Driver Has a Bottle of Wine To Go at Walmart

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

Prosecutors Ask for No Bail

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Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial on a charge of unlawful taking of vehicle. He’s accused of...

Woman Indicted, Accused of Kicking Deputies

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A Rio Arriba grand jury indicted a Zuni woman on six charges after a stop to check on a couple turned into a warrant...

Lady ’Devils Fall to Capital

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(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) The Española Valley High School Lady Sundevils congratulate the Capital High School Lady Jaguars after their 3-1 victory...

Northern Briefs 9/24/26

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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 that...
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