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Airbnb opens replica ‘Up’ house for stays in Abiquiu
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Airbnb is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to New Mexico with the installation of its Up House, a real-life replica of Carl and Ellie’s home from the 2009 Disney/Pixar film “Up.” The detailed recreation of the animated home is located in Abiquiu and is open for stays starting in June. The […]
School District Hires Campos as New COO
The Española Public Schools has a new chief operating officer and while he may be new to the school district, he’s no stranger to Rio Arriba County. An undated letter was sent by Human Resources Specialist Nadine Gonzales to former Rio Arriba County manager Tomas Campos, offering him the position. She listed some contingencies of employment, which are:
Abiquiu Inn Launches Art Exhibition By Ruth Meaders
The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. Courtesy photo. The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. The show will run through May 31.
New Indigenous Language Grant program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is trying to preserve language through the new indigenous language grant. The grant is available to Santa Fe, Taos and Rio Arriba counties. Nonprofits, local government, indigenous communities and other eligible organizations of those counties are invited to propose projects that preserve, revitalize or promote […]
Two Inmates Die at RACDC
The year is not even half over yet and so far, there have been at least two deaths at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in which drugs appear to be a contributing factor. John John Martinez, 48, of Chimayó died on Jan. 22 while in custody at the jail in Tierra Amarilla. He’d been there since Nov. 19, when Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Deputies Anthony Vigil and Trevor Walker arrested him for allegedly beating a man, Michael Coriz, 56, of Chimayó, with a pick ax.
NMDOJ Issues Letter in OMA Violation Claim
Rio Arriba County Manager and former Española School Board president Jeremy Maestas is accused of violating the Open Meetings Act and now the New Mexico Department of Justice intends to investigate the claims. Current School Board Member Dale Salazar filed a complaint against the school board on Nov. 14,...
Answering the Calls
Dispatchers Celebrated During National Telecommunicators Week. First responders are often acknowledged for the work they do to keep the community safe. There is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, National Police Week, International Firefighters Day and National EMS Week, but it’s not often that we hear about the dispatchers that handle all the calls that go out to police, EMS and firefighters.
Española Hosts Senior Olympics
After the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in senior olympics cratered. Now, the attendance in Rio Arriba County is starting to come back. Though it was a chilly and windy morning, more than 50 seniors from around Rio Arriba came out to the senior olympics hosted at Española Valley High School on April 20.
Update On Police Activity Near Presbyterian Española Hospital
Update: The area around Presbyterian Española Hospital is now open and all lockdowns have been lifted. Rio Arriba County Emergency Services had issued an alert at 10:09 a.m. today of police activity in the area of Presbyterian Española Hospital at 1010 Spruce St. North Coronado Avenue was shut...
Woman Fleeing Traffic Stop Backs Into Patrol Vehicle
A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office sergeant’s patrol vehicle sustained damage after a woman with an outstanding warrant allegedly backed a stolen pickup truck into it as she fled a traffic stop. Sgt. Chris Gurule was on patrol at 11:16 p.m. April 3 in Hernandez when he saw...
Española Bond House Museum: Lowrider Culture Exhibit
Española Bond House Museum hosts Lowrider Culture Exhibit through June 29, 2024. Courtesy image. Cruise on over to the Bond House Museum of Española and check out the Lowrider Culture Exhibit. The collection is curated by the Lowrider Association of New Mexico and includes works from six artists:
Pets Of The Week: Meet Charming And Chicka
Charming wants to be someone’s prince, and he deserves to live in a castle: he was one of the 98 chihuahuas rescued from a hoarding case near Socorro. Española Humane opened its doors to as many as they could, and after vetting, major dental work, surgeries and big love, are now available for adoption. These dogs have lived a lifetime of neglect, and they are ready for laps and love in their own throne of a home. Española Humane are open to walk-in adopters.
POLL: Pick the April 25 Athlete of the Week
Note: Poll will still be visible due to web issues, but final results will be collected at 1 p.m. Baca led Escalante at the Fort Sumner track meet after a long bus ride, and came out strong. She finished fifth in the 100 meters and second in the 400 meters, as well as leading the team to second place in the 4x400 relay.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Begins May 6
Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility to start work May 6 on the DP Road Phase II Reconstruction project. The project on DP Road will start near the Los Alamos Fire Department Training Station on the west end to the end of the road entering TA-21.
Council Tentatively Oks Police Dept. FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos Police Deputy Chief Oliver Morris presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to County Council while Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, seated, listens, during Tuesday’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the police department’s approximately $15.4 million FY 2025 budget. Also, council tentatively approved two budget options: $325,677 for portable radios and $140,528 for an IPRA Analyst/Specialist. The third budget option, $149,455 for a management analyst position was place on the parking lot to be discussed later in the budget hearings. Screenshot/LADP.
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