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Hernandez Cell Tower: Not in My Backyard
On April 18, 2024, RA County Commissioner Alex Naranjo presented to the community of Hernandez a proposal to bring broadband Internet access to our area. This is by way of a Broadband tower, about 70 feet tall in the immediate vicinity of the Hernandez Community Center. Also via a commercial enterprise company named Ethos Broadband; a division of a company named Sacred Wind Communications located in Yatahey (Gallup), New Mexico.
‘He was let down’: Murder victim’s family says accused shooter should’ve been in jail
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a dozen charges accusing him of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a teenage girl were not enough to keep Kevin Martinez behind bars. While out, awaiting trial in that case, the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office said he shot and killed his neighbor. The neighbor’s family and First Judicial District Attorney spoke to KRQE about what they call repeated failures of the state’s justice system.
Woman Claims Her Roommate is in the Wrong Body
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...
Civil suit settled in shooting of Native American activist at protest of Spanish conquistador statue
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit seeking damages from three relatives in the shooting of a Native American activist in northern New Mexico amid confrontations about a statue of a Spanish conquistador and aborted plans to reinstall it in public, according to court documents published Tuesday.
Española shelter dog competing in national makeover contest
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – He came into a northern New Mexico animal shelter sick with pounds of matted fur. Now, this dog’s impressive transformation is now catching national attention and could even help the shelter that rescued him win a major payday. “We think he had been kept inside of some type of small kennel or […]
Cell Tower Plan Has Resistance
A community meeting held April 18 and hosted by Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo, to discuss a proposed cell tower in Hernandez, drew about 100 community members. The meeting was held so he and other county officials could hear from the public regarding the tower permit application submitted by Commnet Wireless, LLC, to place a new cell tower on Private Drive 1526.
Española Humane to the Rescue
Staff Helps House 11 of 98 Dogs Removed from Socorro County. A dire situation for nearly 100 Chihuahuas had a happy ending thanks to the team at Española Humane Society, who helped rescue and nurse some of them back to health and find them new homes. Española Humane Director...
Española shelter dog named as finalist in national makeover contest
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico shelter dog is now a finalists in the 13th Annual WahlPets Dirty Dogs Contest. The contest is a shelter dog makeover contest highlight the before and after makeover pictures and stories of the dogs. Guiseppe arrived at to Española Humane with five pounds of matted hair. The amount of […]
Española Doubles Pair Wins District Title
Kaydence Arrey and Olivia Suazo had hardly ever played together as a pair. But team coach Nancy Suazo opted to put the two sophomores together for the individual tournament. The decision paid off. The two took down everyone in their path to win a district tennis championship at the individual tournaments in Taos on May 2-4.
McCurdy's Team Spirit Helps Them Win First Round at State
When McCurdy took the field in advance of their state tournament game, many players were suddenly sporting blonde spots in their hair. In some cases, their entire head had gone blonde. One player’s idea had turned into a full team bonding exercise. Leading up to the tournament, they went to...
Moving Arts Española gets the Hopkins Award for Excellence in Ethical Practice 2024
The New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards, presented by Central New Mexico Community College, showcase those who work to make New Mexico a better place to work and live. The awards are in their 25th year of recognizing businesses, non-profits, and individuals who foster ethical business culture. One of 2024’s...
Pojoaque Junior Breaks School Discus Record
Pojoaque Valley High School’s Mikayla Calabaza set a school record in the discus throw at the Larry Baca Memorial Invitational in Los Alamos on May 4. Calabaza’s final throw sailed 130 feet, 6 inches, to take first place at the meet. She will look to keep up her strong performance at Friday’s district championship in Taos, and the following week at the state championships.
Mother’s Day Is Sunday & It’s Not Too Late If Unprepared
Gillian Sutton, owner of Flowers by Gillian is ready for the busiest week of the year. Her first love was houseplants and evolved into a whole floral experience. She began in the plant department at Safeway in Los Alamos, which later evolved to include fresh cut flowers. Sutton has been in the business of flowers, for over 35 years.
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