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By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Prosecutors dropped a request to hold a 19-year-old Española man without bail after he waived a preliminary hearing in an alleged drive-by shooting case that left one man with two bullet...

Farmers Market Returns June 1

From a Press Release The Española Farmers Market will open for the season June 1 and will continue from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday through the end of October at 1005 N. Railroad Ave (off...

Lewis Released From Jail, Charges Dropped

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Chimayó man was released from jail and charges against him were dropped, in a case where prosecutors alleged he and his wife were behind an organized theft ring, after an...

Alcalde Man Pleads Guilty to 3 Felonies

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN An Alcalde man who threatened two other men with a gun as they tried to help his ex-girlfriend move out of his house, and was then ordered held without bail pending...
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District 41 includes portions of Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties.

New Mexico Can’t Afford Permitting Paralysis

By Patrick M. BrennerSouthwest Public Policy Institute President Donald Trump has made restoring affordability a national priority, and early signs show that approach is working. In the housing market, mortgage rates are easing, affordability is improving, and...

Follow the Money, if You Can Find It

By Marjorie ChildressNew Mexico In Depth Earlier this week I wrote about two dark money groups trying to influence several primary races. Accountable New Mexico and New Chapter New Mexico are examples of pop-up groups — organizations...

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Julia Garcia

August 11,1955 - January 11, 2026
Deluvina Geneva Martinez, a lifelong resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born September 9, 1962, in Leadville, Colorado, to Aquilino and Dolores Baca.

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Northern Briefs 5/28/26

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...

Velarde Won’t Be Held Without Bail

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Prosecutors dropped a request to hold a 19-year-old Española man without bail after he waived a preliminary hearing in...

Farmers Market Returns June 1

From a Press Release The Española Farmers Market will open for the season June 1 and will continue from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every...

Lewis Released From Jail, Charges Dropped

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Chimayó man was released from jail and charges against him were dropped, in a case where prosecutors alleged...

Alcalde Man Pleads Guilty to 3 Felonies

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN An Alcalde man who threatened two other men with a gun as they tried to help his ex-girlfriend move...

Senior Center Reopens

SUN Staff Report The Beatrice Martinez Senior Center has reopened after being closed for almost two weeks due to a gas leak discovered by the...

Holy Cross Catholic School Set to Close

By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN After more than seven decades of serving families in Northern New Mexico, Holy Cross Catholic School in Santa Cruz...

Railroad Delays Opening

From a Press Release CHAMA, N.M. & ANTONITO, CO — The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS) announced that it will postpone the start of...

Walmart Cash Register Allegedly Pried Open

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN After a Chimayó man allegedly pried open a Walmart cash register and stole $1,820, before raising a chisel...

United Way Announces Executive Director Transition

From a Press Release LOS ALAMOS — Following its Donor Appreciation Dinner, United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) announced that its Board of Directors...

Tom Wright: New Mexico Rep. Susan Herrera angers candidates for District 41, Rio Arriba County Sheriff

District 41 includes portions of Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties.

You Want Pepper Spray With That Chimi?

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