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Garcia Faces 2 Counts of First Degree Murder in Taos

Cops Courts October 1, 2026

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

The Smells and Fragrances of Fall

Community September 28, 2026

Moving Arts Show at Lensic Sells Out

Community September 8, 2026

News

Pets of the Week

NewsOctober 4, 2026

This is Buttons. He’s small as a button, cute as one too. A perfect size of 18 lbs. and a perfect gentleman at 6 years old, with a smile that takes up approximately three-quarters of his...

An Ohkay Owingeh man who crashed his car into another vehicle in Cordova, leaving two people with serious injuries, received the maximum sentence of three years under a plea deal.Christian Tapia, 25, previously pleaded guilty, May...

Dems Meet for Matanza

News October 2, 2026

(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

News October 1, 2026

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...

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Sports

Martinez Places 5th at Jamboree

Sports October 2, 2026

Elkettes Have Come a Long Way

Sports October 2, 2026

Bobcats Have Tough Week

Sports October 1, 2026

Sundevils Fall to Bloomfield

Sports October 1, 2026

Lady ’Devils Fall to Capital

Sports September 25, 2026

Full Football Schedule Ahead

Sports September 24, 2026

Lifestyle

Millionaire’s Shortbread is Gooey Goodness

Lifestyle September 20, 2026

‘Weird Side of Life’

Community August 11, 2026

Culinary ConfidentialSouthwest Stacked Cobb Salad

Lifestyle August 9, 2026

Culinary ConfidentialCherry Dessert Chimichangas

Lifestyle August 5, 2026

Culinary ConfidentialChili Rellenos Wontons With Hot Honey Soy Sauce

Lifestyle July 12, 2026

Culinary ConfidentialA 250-Year-Old Dessert Worth Celebrating

Lifestyle July 4, 2026

Opinion

Remembering Sheriff Naranjo

ColumnistsOctober 3, 2026

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

Columnists October 2, 2026

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.

Columnists October 1, 2026

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...

Obituaries

Andy and Diane Bustos

Obituaries October 5, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Andy and Diane Bustos on September 16, 2026. Andy was born on December 3, 1947, to Andres “Tito” and Lourdes Bustos, Diane was born on May 17,1952...

Dylan Ethan Romero

ObituariesOctober 5, 2026

Dylan Ethan Romero 10 Year Anniversary Remembering you is easy We do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away. We love you and miss you forver. Mom, Andy Donna Lee & Kathy Grandma & Grandpa Tia Amanda

Douglas Jude Tafoya

Obituaries October 5, 2026

DOUGLAS JUDE TAFOYA SEPTEMBER 13, 1942-SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Douglas (“Doug”) Jude Tafoya, who returned to our Most Sacred Creator in the early...