Communities Voice Concern Over Landfill Study

The plan to develop a landfill on 31 Mile Road has been in the works since 2022, but it has recently faced backlash due...

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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...

NM Judge Orders Meta to Pay State $25B

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...

Man Accused of Impersonating Officer Charged With Shooting at Woman

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...
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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...

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...

El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor

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.

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Murphy Sisneros

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...
José Clovís Romero, 92, a lifelong resident of Embúdo, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on October 2, 2026, in Velarde, NM He was born on October 24, 1933, to Octaviano and Bersabé Romero. Clovís...

Marsha Williams (Scarbrough)

Marsha Williams (Scarborough) recently of North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord after her year and half battle with cancer. She was greeted by her son, parents, brothers and sister on September 29, 2026. Marsha...

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2 Teams Hope to Make Playoffs

Española Valley and Pojoaque Valley are still jockeying for playoff positions, while McCurdy is looking to survive one more game as the regular football...

Jury Finds Coyote Man Guilty

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...

Murphy Sisneros

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...

From Trout to catfish, NM Waters Deliver Strong Fishing Action

A look at fishing conditions across the state.

Vote In-Person on November 3

Election Day is next Tuesday Nov. 3 and Rio Arriba residents are being asked to cast their ballots for the next governor of New...

Eagles Boast Stability in New Season

In a college basketball era when high turnover is the norm at all levels of play, the Northern New Mexico College men’s program is...

Maestas, Archuleta Wed

Andy Maestas and Debra Archuleta were married on June 20, 2026, in front of 150 people at their American Legion Post 69 in Albuquerque....

José Clovís Romero

José Clovís Romero, 92, a lifelong resident of Embúdo, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on October 2, 2026, in Velarde, NM...

Marsha Williams (Scarbrough)

Marsha Williams (Scarborough) recently of North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord after her year and half battle with cancer. She was...

NM Judge Orders Meta to Pay State $25B

A New Mexico District judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for violating state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade...

Letter to the EditorA Quality Arts Education

My son went to high school nearly 300 miles from home. We live in Silver City. His school, New Mexico School for the Arts...

Man Accused of Impersonating Officer Charged With Shooting at Woman

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of impersonating an officer and trying to get a woman into his car in September and now...