Garcia Faces 2 Counts of First Degree Murder in Taos

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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Dems Meet for Matanza

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland shakes hands with a constituent, as Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo (right) looks on, during the Democratic Party of Rio Arriba County matanza. The...

Flooding Expected for Northern NM

Another round of rain moved into Northern New Mexico Monday afternoon and is expected to stay until Wednesday.The return onset of moisture has resulted in an active flood advisory for the Española Valley, with the potential...

Former Chama Super. Sues District

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 whistleblower act.The three-count lawsuit filed Sept. 15 by Anthony and Carlos Casados...

Raises Removed From City Agenda

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...
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I learned only recently that lawyer and one-time Río Arriba County sheriff, Benny Naranjo, had died. I promptly thought of a chance conversation, an impactful visit that I had with Benny one night years ago as...

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 have been dedicated to providing courteous, reliable and affordable service to all...

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

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...

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Leopoldo Trujillo

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

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

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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Max Sentence for Man in Crash

An Ohkay Owingeh man who crashed his car into another vehicle in Cordova, leaving two people with serious injuries, received the maximum sentence of...

Remembering Sheriff Naranjo

I learned only recently that lawyer and one-time Río Arriba County sheriff, Benny Naranjo, had died. I promptly thought of a chance conversation, an...

Dems Meet for Matanza

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland shakes hands with a constituent, as Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo (right)...

Martinez Places 5th at Jamboree

A notable cross country performance highlights the recent events in the local sports world as Española Valley High School senior Elijah Martinez blistered through...

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...

Elkettes Have Come a Long Way

What a change has come over the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer program.Just two seasons ago, the Elkettes were shut out for the...

Flooding Expected for Northern NM

Another round of rain moved into Northern New Mexico Monday afternoon and is expected to stay until Wednesday.The return onset of moisture has resulted...

Bobcats Have Tough Week

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

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

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

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

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