By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN
Española Public Schools interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego Sanchez will remain at the helm through the 2026-27 school year,...
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN
One day after a New Mexico State Police officer charged a Medanales man with involuntary manslaughter for fatally striking a pedestrian Nov. 10, 2025 on State Road 68 near the Ohkay...
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN
After allegedly fatally shooting his neighbor in 2023 following an argument, then being transferred to the Los Lunas prison because his health was in “significant decline,” Ray Martinez’s murder case is...
By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer
Award recognizes excellence and authenticity in cuisine
Through tears, Lupita Maldonado told the crowd gathered at La Fonda Del Sol on Aug. 14 that despite the challenges she and her husband,...
By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN
Española Public Schools interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego Sanchez will remain at the helm through the 2026-27 school year, as the District begins a $216,010 examination of its finances and operations...
Every community has its complaints. We talk about corruption. Favoritism. Nepotism. Toxic workplaces. Retaliation. Political division. We shake our heads and wonder why nothing ever seems to change.But there is a question we rarely ask ourselves:...
By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote
Big black headlines, usually reserved for natural disasters or political upsets, announced, “Sheryl Williams Stapleton found guilty on all counts.”We could see it coming. When the best defense your lawyer can come...
Cal ThomasTribune Content Agency
“We are the United States of America and there is nothing we can’t do if we do it together.” — President Joe BidenI am not in the habit of favorably quoting the former...
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Karen Layla Martinez on July 30th, 2026.
Karen was a loving wife, a cherished daughter, grandmother and a treasured aunt. Above all she was...
Andreita Romero, 95 a longtime resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on August 10th, 2026.
Andreita was born on May 26th, 1931, to Frank and Debari Rodriquez. She loved serving her community as a manager at both...
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By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN
One day after a New Mexico State Police officer charged a Medanales man with involuntary manslaughter for fatally striking...
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN
After allegedly fatally shooting his neighbor in 2023 following an argument, then being transferred to the Los Lunas prison...
By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer
Award recognizes excellence and authenticity in cuisine
Through tears, Lupita Maldonado told the crowd gathered at La Fonda Del...
By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN
Española Public Schools interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego Sanchez will remain at the helm through the 2026-27 school year,...
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN
The City of Española settled a lawsuit for $99,000, alleging it censored and retaliated against one of its critics,...
Every community has its complaints. We talk about corruption. Favoritism. Nepotism. Toxic workplaces. Retaliation. Political division. We shake our heads and wonder why nothing...
By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote
Big black headlines, usually reserved for natural disasters or political upsets, announced, “Sheryl Williams Stapleton found guilty on all counts.”We...
