New Mexico Department of Justice sues feds over Epstein files

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

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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...

Garcia Richard is Dems’ Choice for Lieutenant Governor

Alex RossEl Rito Mediaaross@elritomedia.com The Democratic Party of New Mexico chose Stephanie Garcia Richard to be the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 General Election.Final results released July 30 showed Garcia Richard garnered...

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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 week. American Legion The American Legion members of Post 17 will...

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Roxy has the gentle disposition of a woodland creature and the general silhouette of someone who has never encountered a snack she didn’t feel morally obligated to investigate. One eye went all-in on blue; the other...
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By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Two days after the Children, Youth and Families department assured the public that it was successfully addressing its high caseloads and recruiting new foster families, a story broke that the state agency...

The Rail Runner is a Costly, Environmentally Harmful Boondoggle

By Paul Gessing The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that...

Washington Insiders Take Care of Themselves First

By Martin Zamora Every year, New Mexico families sit down at the kitchen table and do the math. Groceries cost more. Gas costs more. The bills keep coming, and the paycheck doesn’t stretch the way it used...

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

Garcia Richard is Dems’ Choice for Lieutenant Governor

Alex RossEl Rito Mediaaross@elritomedia.com The Democratic Party of New Mexico chose Stephanie Garcia Richard to be the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov....

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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...

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Roxy has the gentle disposition of a woodland creature and the general silhouette of someone who has never encountered a snack she didn’t feel...

New Mexico Department of Justice sues feds over Epstein files

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

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By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Two days after the Children, Youth and Families department assured the public that it was successfully addressing its high caseloads...

The Rail Runner is a Costly, Environmentally Harmful Boondoggle

By Paul Gessing The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was...

Washington Insiders Take Care of Themselves First

By Martin Zamora Every year, New Mexico families sit down at the kitchen table and do the math. Groceries cost more. Gas costs more. The...

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