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Alleged Shooter Arrested During Traffic Stop
The man accused of shooting at another man, resulting in the lockdown of businesses, schools and the Española Hospital on April 19, was arrested on Friday in Pojoaque after about a week on the run. Pojoaque Tribal Police arrested Jesus Roybal, 32, of Santa Fe, during a routine traffic...
Workers Surprised to Learn U-Haul is Stolen
Two men out delivering furniture on April 24 seemed to be confused when they were pulled over by an Española City Police officer because they were driving a stolen U-Haul truck. EPD Sgt. Cody Martinez was on patrol around 12:42 p.m. on Railroad Avenue when he received a FLOCK...
Pets Of The Week: Meet Bun Buns & Jito
Bun Buns is a big Mastiff marshmallow wrinklepiglet of love. She’s 8 years old and 108 lbs. of weighted blanket – this big beaut could laze around all day on the couch or a spot of sun, and sniff the afternoon away in the yard. She would like it best if she were to be the queen of the castle without anyone else to steal her thunder. Bun Buns is heartworm positive, but has started treatments and Española Humane will continue treatment at no cost to her adopter. Española Humane is open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy. in Española. Visit Española Humane here. Courtesy/EH.
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 […]
Married Woman’s Lover Moves in While She’s Out of Town
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...
Letters to the editor 5/1/24
The Lujan home in San Pedro, which burned last week was an important landmark in the Valley. As a child, I remember Mr. Lujan seeming to work everywhere, always lending a hand; Mrs. Lujan herding their flock of children. I like many in the Valley went to school with them. They were good people.
Special-Ed Student Thrives on Baseball Team
Arcenio Martinez, a Life Skills student at Española Valley High School, has made enormous progress both on and off the field. While his baseball skills have improved, being a part of the Sundevils junior varsity team has helped him flourish socially. “He’s a lot more outspoken,” said his mother,...
Chandler: Proposed ‘East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area’ Is A Mixed Bag
The proposed “East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area” is a mixed bag. bit.ly/losalamosmra for info. MRA for short. Council will be holding a hearing and may adopt a resolution creating this district on May 7: if you live or own residential property in the area bounded by Canyon and Central, 15th and 4th streets, I suggest that you attend and protect your vital interests. Why do I care about this? Gentrification. But first some background.
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:
OpEd: Apartment Scams Alive In Los Alamos & It’s Ugly
Apartments or first housing in LA has always cycled with what Administration is in office. As a retired long time landlord, Courtright Apartments or for some old former tenants, Co-Zi Manor apartments, I can state equitably I’ve seen the evolution of the available rentals in LA. In 1965, the...
We Need Solutions But Addiction is Complicated
Gov. Lujan Grisham is calling for a special session to address the public safety issues plaguing our state. The best way she can accomplish her goal of making New Mexico safer is to tackle the growing opioid epidemic here in this state. In Española, we have seen firsthand for generations...
New Mexico students engineer glove to help Parkinson’s disease patients
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Students from Española Valley High School and Northern New Mexico College are applying their engineering skills to improve the lives of patients living with Parkinson’s disease. Under the direction of the Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Northern New Mexico College Dr. Steve Cox, Española Valley High teachers and STEM students have […]
Demolition Underway On Former Metzger’s Gas Station
Scene of the former Metzger’s Gas Station being demolished Wednesday afternoon at 1399 Diamond Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. View Wednesday morning of demolition getting underway on the former Metzger’s gas station, Morning Glory Baking Company and Anderson Pharmacy on Diamond Drive across the street from Los Alamos High School. Russell Ross purchased both buildings in the fall of 2023 with the plan to demolish the buildings and prepare the property for resale. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com.
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