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Rio del Oso Bridge Issue Snarls Traffic
Travelers in the Chili area got an unpleasant surprise the evening of May 8 when they tried to cross the Rio del Oso bridge, only to find that traffic was being rerouted. Motorists were asked to either go through Ojo Caliente or El Rito, depending on which end of the bridge they were on. A New Mexico Department of Transportation press release said NMDOT inspectors identified damage compromising the integrity of the bridge.
Nighttime Blast Rocks Residents
Firefighters responded to a fire call in Medanales on May 7 after a big explosion was heard in the area around 10:30 p.m. Some residents said the blast was so strong that it shook the windows to their homes. Initially, first responders thought it was a house fire, but once they arrived at the scene on Paloma Drive and County Road 142, they realized there was a large fire behind a house and a tree was on fire. An older couple was out of the house but were having trouble breathing. According to E-911 logs, no one else was in the house or hurt. The cause of the fire appeared to be a propane tank that blew up. The fire was knocked down and though the fire marshal was called and scheduled to arrive on May 8, the call was canceled because only the shed was damaged.
‘FBI Agent’ Asks Deputy Where She Can Buy a Gun
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. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba...
Have Your Say About Homeless at City Townhall
As the City of Española makes plans to continue its efforts to seek solutions, City Manager Eric Lujan, along with other city staff will be hosting a town hall meeting in regard to the unhoused population in the community. They will be discussing the proposal of two different city...
Area Students at The Top of Their Graduating Classes
Educators and students from seven area schools gathered May 8 at the Ohkay Casino ballroom to celebrate the achievements of this year’s super scholars. The annual awards ceremony was sponsored by Century Bank, the Ohkay Hotel Casino and the Rio Grande SUN and featured District 5 Sen. Leo Jaramillo as the keynote speaker. He took the stage and spoke to the audience of educators, students and their families about growing up in Española and graduating from Española Valley High School. He shared with them memories of his first job at Sonic and how through that job, he was able to help his family pay a bill or two.
Dogs found in trash bag north of Española will soon be available for adoption
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A northern New Mexico animal shelter is stepping in to help after a disturbing find over the weekend when someone found a trash bag full of puppies on the side of the road. “It’s pretty disappointing that someone would put them in a trash bag,” said Mattie Allen, Director of Communications at […]
Pets Of The Week: Meet Peach And Vida
Peach is summertime sweetness, a social gal that will jump at the chance for love and affection. Fur is often found on the front panel of her kennel because she spends so much time there looking for the limelight. Let 9 lb., 2-year-old Peach be your peach – she goes home spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy. in Española. Courtesy/EH.
Movie armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie weapons armorer is appealing her conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” according to court documents released Tuesday. A defense attorney filed the shortly worded appeal notice as Hannah Gutierrez-Reed serves an 18-month sentence at a New Mexico penitentiary for women. Her attorneys have 30 days to submit detailed arguments. Prosecutors blame Gutierrez-Reed for unwittingly bringing live ammunition onto the set of “Rust,” where it was expressly prohibited, and for failing to follow basic gun-safety protocols. A jury convicted her in state court in March. Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer of the film, was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when the gun went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
Giuseppe Of Española Shelter Is Leading ‘Favorite Shelter Dog Makeover’ In Dirty Dogs Contest 2024
Giuseppe’s arrival to a shelter in Española is a heartbreaking testament to neglect. Five pounds of matted fur covered up a host of health issues and rendered him unable to walk. Once groomed, Giuseppe could finally get the dedicated medical care and foster support he needed. Now this senior pup is living out his golden years in the comfort of a loving home. Giuseppe is getting the most votes and the shelter will receive $10,000 if it wins the Dirty Dogs Contest. People can vote for their favorite dirty dog once a day through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Vote here. Courtesy/WAHL.
LAHS Students Educate Board About School Of Choice
From left, Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students Mairen Hoch, Lauran Norman, Dylan Pacheco and Mariana Medina present to the School Board the merits of the School of Choice (SOC) program during Tuesday night’s meeting. SOC, according to agenda documents, is an alternate program within LAHS intended to reach students who have a strong desire to learn and to graduate but who are failing their core classes. Typically, these are students who work hard, participate well and are creative but struggle with homework and tests. Most SOC students have high academic ability but have outside factors that affect their ability to complete work after school. SOC classes focus more on concepts rather than details, and the curriculum is based on in-class debate, discussion and projects. Learning is done in the classroom using interactive, student-centered methods. Courtesy photo.
POLL: Pick the May 16 Athlete of the Week
Note: Poll will still be visible due to web issues, but final results will be collected at 1 p.m. Kaydence Arrey / Olivia Suazo, Española Valley Tennis. The new pair finished fourth at the girls doubles competition, making it all the way to the semifinals, and giving good fights in the semifinals and in the third-place match. In the team tournament, thought they played on different doubles teams, they both made the most of their matches, helping the team advance to the semifinals and give a good battle against Albuquerque Academy.
Los Alamos planning emergency preparedness exercise for May 22
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The county and the national lab are planning a joint emergency preparedness exercise. The event will be on Wednesday, May 22. The exercise will start at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately five hours, the county says. During that time, the public may see emergency vehicles on roads and workers in […]
American Heritage Girls & Trail Life Troop NM-1412 Express Gratitude To Community For Generous Support
From American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troop NM-1412:. American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troop NM-1412 wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for its support this past weekend at our fundraiser event. We also want to thank Smith’s in Los Alamos and White Rock and Metzger’s...
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