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Warrant Issued for Man After Shooting Near Hospital Friday
Police are searching for Jesus Roybal, 32, of Santa Fe, after a man was shot on April 19 near the Española Hospital. An arrest warrant has been issued for Roybal, charging him with one count each of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and shooting at or from a motor vehicle.
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.
Woman Won’t Talk to Son Because He Does ‘Bad Things’
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...
Fire Destroys San Pedro Home
Española firefighters spent several hours Monday morning trying to extinguish a house fire on South Riverside Drive that began in the early morning hours. They responded at 2 a.m. to a dwelling fire next to EZ-Way Laundromat in San Pedro. Deputy Fire Chief John Wickersham said a man had been staying there but he was in the hospital at the time of the fire. There were no injuries because no one was in the house or on the property at the time.
NM man accused of trying to light his home on fire with kids inside will stay in jail
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man who police say tried to light his house on fire while his children were inside will stay behind bars until his trial. Police say earlier this month, that Eric Rivera of Hernandez, New Mexico woke up angry and shouting at his mother who lives with him. Rivera’s three children were […]
RAALP Recovering after COVID
Brenda Martinez, director of the Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program, offers a frank assessment of where the small nonprofit was following the pandemic. “We were hit really hard,” she said. “Most nonprofits were of course, but what made it especially challenging for us is that our services depend on one-to-one, face-to-face interaction, and COVID made that impossible.”
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:
Wonders On Wheels To Roll Into Los Alamos Saturday
Wonders on Wheels is the mobile museum program of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs will be at the Farmers Market Saturday in Los Alamos. Courtesy/NMDCA. Wonders on Wheels will be at the Los Alamos Farmers Market 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 27 at 2132 Central Ave. Wonders...
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.
Possible Traffic Increase During UNM-LA Commencement
UNM-Los Alamos is hosting its 43rd Commencement Ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road. Graduates and their families will begin arriving at 4:30 p.m. Although there will be a police presence to help with traffic, UNM-LA would like the public to be aware...
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,...
Seven Los Alamos Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarships
SANTA FE – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that Seven Los Alamos Seniors and one from Albuquerque have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards. They are among approximately 770 distinguished high school seniors to receive the honor. “I applaud both Batelle and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation...
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.
Softball Recap: Los Alamos has no trouble against Espanola Valley
Los Alamos can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 20-6 margin over the Espanola Valley Sundevils. The victory was nothing new for Los Alamos as they're now sitting on nine straight. Kohynn Young and Jamie Cisneros...
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.
Roundup: Lady Sundevil Tennis Wins District Pool
Española tennis continued its historic run with fantastic performances at district pool play in Taos on April 19-20. This weekend, the Sundevils will go for a district title. The boys team finished second, and the girls team first in the four-team pool. Team coach Nancy Suazo said she could not recall an Española team ever winning a pool in this format.
Pets Of The Week: Meet Jito And Cheesepuff
Jito is a bit of a sour-patch kid, meaning he reels you in by being incredibly loving and inviting, but when he’s had enough, he’ll hiss so you can give him his space! Jito has been roaming the Española Humane’s offices for the past two weeks because the staff all adore him – they understand his boundaries (and could probably learn a thing or two from him about establishing their own). Staff give him all the love he’s willing to accept before he draws a line in the sand, and they respect his wishes. Jito is an 8 lb., 2-year-old tabby who will go to his forever home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He is a great cat who just needs someone who listens to him. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Courtesy/EH.
Shooting causes businesses, schools to go on lockdown
One man was shot in what is being described as an isolated incident around 10 a.m. Friday near the Española Hospital. The shots fired resulted in area doctors’ offices, schools and businesses going on lockdown for a short period of time as the Española City Police determined whether there was any further danger.
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