After a two-day trial, a Rio Arriba County jury found a Coyote man guilty of aggravated fleeing and aggravated assault on an officer in an incident where, while driving in reverse, he pushed a police cruiser...
Election Day is next Tuesday Nov. 3 and Rio Arriba residents are being asked to cast their ballots for the next governor of New Mexico and other state seats. They are also being asked to choose...
A New Mexico District judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for violating state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.The state was entitled to closer to $220 billion, First Judicial District...
Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of impersonating an officer and trying to get a woman into his car in September and now they are trying to get him held without bail pending trial, after...
My son went to high school nearly 300 miles from home. We live in Silver City. His school, New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), is in Santa Fe. Getting him there and back stretched our...
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...
With New Mexico facing severe challenges in crime, education, poverty, economic freedom and healthcare, El Rito Media compares gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. The editorial criticizes Haaland’s progressive policies and refusal to debate, while highlighting Hull’s record as Rio Rancho mayor and proposals for tax, regulatory, education and malpractice reform before endorsing him for governor.
Barbara Martinez aka Law, Perragilo
Where do you start with pain like this?
Writing this hoping to reveal the brief life of this beautiful woman many knew throughout her life.
Barbara was my first born at an early age....
4th Memorial Anniversary
Forever in our hearts
Elmer N. Sanchez II
Four years have passed since we said goodbye, yet your presence remains woven into every part of our lives. We find you in the quiet beauty of the...
Murphy Sisneros, age 74, of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, passed peacefully at his home on October 16, 2026. Born on August 23, 1952.
Murphy lived a life filled with creativity, dedication, and love. He was the son...
Stay tuned
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss the latest news!
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is poised to retain New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat after the Associated Press called Tuesday’s election, with Lujan leading Republican challenger Larry Marker 69.4% to 30.6% of votes counted. Lujan, first elected in 2020, declared victory and pledged to continue working on affordability, food insecurity and health care.
Barbara Martinez aka Law, Perragilo
Where do you start with pain like this?
Writing this hoping to reveal the brief life of this beautiful woman many...
4th Memorial Anniversary
Forever in our hearts
Elmer N. Sanchez II
Four years have passed since we said goodbye, yet your presence remains woven into every part...
Española Valley and Pojoaque Valley are still jockeying for playoff positions, while McCurdy is looking to survive one more game as the regular football...