Rio Grande Sun

06/08/2026

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Candidates Haaland and Hull Briefly Meet at New Mexico Broadcasters Meeting Uncategorized (Photo courtesy of Meraki Photography) Successful candidates from Tuesday's Primary Election in New Mexico's race for governor exchanged pleasantries Friday afternoon at the 75th annual New Mexico Broadcasters....

06/08/2026

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN A Rio Arriba County grand jury indicted a 48-year-old Santa Fe man for a drunk driving felony from 2024.The grand jury indicted Arnolfo Salcido Pavon on a single count of aggravated drunk driving sixth offense... https://bit.ly/4ukpMQE

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba County grand jury indicted a 48-year-old Santa Fe man for a drunk driving felony from 2024. The grand jury indicted Arnolfo Salcido Pavon on a single count of aggravated drunk driving sixth offense on May 21, following his initial arrest on Oct...

06/08/2026

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN An Española man, previously held as a danger to the community following a high-speed chase and a $79 shoplifting call, is now wanted on a bench warrant after failing to appear for a plea hearing.District Judge... https://bit.ly/4ojUQii

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN An Española man, previously held as a danger to the community following a high-speed chase and a $79 shoplifting call, is now wanted on a bench warrant after failing to appear for a plea hearing. District Judge Anastasia Martin filed the bench warrant May ...

06/07/2026

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06/07/2026

From a Press Release Los Alamos — Atomic City Transit (ACT) announces the expansion of trip-planning across Los Alamos and the region with the all-in-one “ACT MyCommute” app, which launched May 26.The launch of ACT MyCommute brings together real-time in... https://bit.ly/4xaJmBy

From a Press Release Los Alamos — Atomic City Transit (ACT) announces the expansion of trip-planning across Los Alamos and the region with the all-in-one “ACT MyCommute” app, which launched May 26. The launch of ACT MyCommute brings together real-time information from nearby public transit age...

06/07/2026

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN An Española man is facing charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and false imprisonment after he allegedly rubbed against his 17-year-old co-worker and kissed her on the lips after he followed her into ... https://bit.ly/4xw64ED

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN An Española man is facing charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and false imprisonment after he allegedly rubbed against his 17-year-old co-worker and kissed her on the lips after he followed her into a walk-in freezer. Los Alamos Magistrate Judge ...

06/06/2026

Gardening is a hands-in-the-soil intensive endeavor. Planting, transplanting and weeding all require that one gets his fingers and hands in the soil to accomplish the desired and necessary tasks. Alas, the task of manipulating soil is not without a cost... https://bit.ly/4g5o6Hb

Gardening is a hands-in-the-soil intensive endeavor. Planting, transplanting and weeding all require that one gets his fingers and hands in the soil to accomplish the desired and necessary tasks. Alas, the task of manipulating soil is not without a cost and involves encountering rosetas (sand burrs)...

06/06/2026

By Cadie Carrillo Special to the SUN Enrollment data from the New Mexico Public Education Department’s STARS enrollment system reveals significant shifts occurring across Rio Arriba County school districts over the last five years — trends that are resh... https://bit.ly/4vrK3Vl

By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN Enrollment data from the New Mexico Public Education Department’s STARS enrollment system reveals significant shifts occurring across Rio Arriba County school districts over the last five years — trends that are reshaping classrooms, staffing, funding and the ...

06/06/2026

From a Press Release MADRID, SPAIN — District 5 Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties, joined leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the ... https://bit.ly/4vD14w9

From a Press Release MADRID, SPAIN — District 5 Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties, joined leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Cató...

06/04/2026

The following results were reported by the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office. These are unofficial results, with all precincts fully reporting. District I County Commissioner Brandon Bustos 30%, 758 votes James J. Martinez 30%, 771 votes Barney Tru... https://bit.ly/4uekVk0

The following results were reported by the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office. These are unofficial results, with all precincts fully reporting. District I County Commissioner Brandon Bustos 30%, 758 votes James J. Martinez 30%, 771 votes Barney Trujillo 40%, 1,007 votes District II County Com...