March 24, 2026
News
EPD Officer’s Memo Accuses Chief of Retaliation
An Española Police officer alleged in a memo addressed to city Human Resources Director Sally Baxter, that he is being retaliated against by Police Chief Mizel Garcia for reporting misconduct within the department and reprimanding officers for policy violations.
Moving Arts Celebrates Three Students Accepted to New Mexico School for the Arts
Moving Arts announces three outstanding students who have recently been accepted to the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA): Alessandra Romero, Mia Archuleta and Ixchel Dudek. Each of these young artists has been a dedicated member of the Moving Arts community for years and their acceptance marks a milestone in their creative journeys.
Governor Vetoes Funding for Lowrider Museum Study
Efforts to open a lowrider museum in Española faced a setback after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a line item veto on March 11, for $500,000 that was promised for efforts to get the museum created.
Man Convicted of Rape, Molestation
A federal jury convicted a Dulce man of raping and molesting girl under age 12 and acquitted him on a charge of molesting a second girl under 12 following a multi-day trial in Albuquerque.
Conditional Discharge in Assault Case
A Hernandez man received a conditional discharge following four-and-a-half years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault against a household member and child abuse, for beating his girlfriend while she was with her infant child.
String of Robberies Nets 3-Year Sentence
An Española man will spend three years and eight months in prison for a string of armed robberies in November 2024 involving a gun.
Segovia Pleads Guilty in Stabbing Case
A man who stabbed his co-worker five times with a knife in December 2023, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated battery.
Library Activities
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Candidates File for County Seats
With the Española City election in the rear-view mirror, voters can now focus on the next election slated for June 2.
Milk Does a Body Good Unless You Get Hit With It
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 throughout the Española Valley.