Rio Grande Sun

01/13/2026

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial after he allegedly shot at cars in the Santa Cruz Country Store parking lot on Dec. 27. https://bit.ly/49zmcts

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial after he allegedly shot at cars in the Santa Cruz Country Store parking lot on Dec. 27.

01/11/2026

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. https://bit.ly/4qk8KB9

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

01/10/2026

Española City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out. https://bit.ly/49xkR6M

Española City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out.

01/10/2026

A 57-year-old Ojo Sarco man is wanted on a state-wide warrant with a $1,000 bond, after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing in a case where he is charged with misdemeanor battery of a household member. https://bit.ly/4qnjE9m

A 57-year-old Ojo Sarco man is wanted on a state-wide warrant with a $1,000 bond, after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing in a case where he is

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Harry is an 8-year-old orange tabby who arrived with a broken body but an unbroken heart. Found injured by a kind stranger, he was lovingly pieced back together by the Española Animal Shelter’s medical team. He lost one eye and… https://bit.ly/4bqGFmW

Harry is an 8-year-old orange tabby who arrived with a broken body but an unbroken heart. Found injured by a kind stranger, he was lovingly pieced back together by the

01/08/2026

When a Class 2A boys basketball team knocks off a high-level 5A school like Mesa Vista recently did to Hobbs, it invites plenty of scrutiny and expectations. https://bit.ly/4pqCmv9

When a Class 2A boys basketball team knocks off a high-level 5A school like Mesa Vista recently did to Hobbs, it invites plenty of scrutiny and expectations.

01/08/2026

A shake-up into the oversight and goals of the City of Española’s Social Services Department occurred Monday, after City Manager Lauren Reichelt released a memo formulating her plans for the city’s jail diversion program objectives. https://bit.ly/452VbgL

A shake-up into the oversight and goals of the City of Española’s Social Services Department occurred Monday, after City Manager Lauren Reichelt released a memo formulating her plans for the

01/08/2026

Although a new year has begun with lofty expectations for local athletes and teams, this also is a good time to look back on the sports year that was 2025, which had some extreme highs and some excruciating lows. https://bit.ly/44Yv8HB

Although a new year has begun with lofty expectations for local athletes and teams, this also is a good time to look back on the sports year that was 2025,

01/08/2026

With a strong record and a roster of young go-getters, it’s no surprise that Mesa Vista was selected as the No. 1 seed for the girls side of the annual three-day Northern Rio Grande Tournament that begins Thursday at Española… https://bit.ly/4svaUzj

With a strong record and a roster of young go-getters, it’s no surprise that Mesa Vista was selected as the No. 1 seed for the girls side of the annual

01/08/2026

It was a relatively light schedule as the local basketball teams cruised through the New Year’s period in preparation for the spring semester and the downhill rush to district play. https://bit.ly/455EykG

It was a relatively light schedule as the local basketball teams cruised through the New Year’s period in preparation for the spring semester and the downhill rush to district play.

01/07/2026

We hope you had a good holiday season! We’re back on our regular Wednesday sale schedule. Pick up your copy today!