# Rio Grande Sun Posts from Rio Grande Sun, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Northern Chile Cultivars — The Food We All Revere](https://riograndesun.com/northern-chile-cultivars-the-food-we-all-revere/) _2026-08-18 · News Staff_ The Northern landrace chile cultivars are beginning to appear at local Farmers Markets and street-side vendors. This is what many of us eagerly wait for every late summer. That mouthwatering aroma of the first roasting and the first taste of lightly, sweet, fruity flavor bursting with freshness is an unforgettable delight. Many of the Northern \[…\] The post Northern Chile Cultivars — The Food We… ## [Enjoying the Back to School Splash Bash](https://riograndesun.com/enjoying-the-back-to-school-splash-bash/) _2026-08-17 · News Staff_ By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer After reluctantly giving in to their guardian’s insistence that they wear sunscreen, Española students rushed to jump into the Ranchitos pool, shoot baskets with friends and practice their swim technique during the City of Española’s Splash Bash Aug. 4 at the Penny Garcia Roybal Aquatic Center. Dozens of families \[…\] The post Enjoying the Back to School Splash Bash… ## [Don’t Think That Machete is City-Issued](https://riograndesun.com/dont-think-that-machete-is-city-issued/) _2026-08-17 · News Staff_ 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 County Sheriff’s deputies or State Police \[…\] The post Don’t Think That… ## [Martinez Remembered as Ground Broken on College Amphitheater](https://riograndesun.com/martinez-remembered-as-ground-broken-on-college-amphitheater/) _2026-08-16 · News Staff_ By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Cameron Martinez will be honored for years to come at Northern New Mexico College, as the school began development of “Cameron’s Place,” a new outdoor amphitheater named in remembrance of him. Family, friends, community leaders and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham attended the Monday morning ribbon cutting at Northern. Martinez, \[…\] The post Martinez Remembered as Ground… ## [Ex-Officer Withdraws Guilty Plea](https://riograndesun.com/ex-officer-withdraws-guilty-plea/) _2026-08-16 · News Staff_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A former Ohkay Owingeh police officer who pleaded guilty in a case where he tipped off a suspected drug dealer, has withdrawn his guilty plea because the charge could have resulted in an appeal. Instead of sentencing Justin Aguino to an agreed-upon sentence of 0 to 15 months in \[…\] The post Ex-Officer Withdraws Guilty Plea appeared first on Rio Grande Sun… ## [Northern Briefs 8/13/26](https://riograndesun.com/northern-briefs-8-13-26/) _2026-08-15 · News Staff_ Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will show “The Sheep Detective” on Friday (8/14) as the Movie in the Afternoon, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Enjoy \[…\] The post Northern Briefs 8/13/26… ## [Pets of the Week](https://riograndesun.com/pets-of-the-week-19/) _2026-08-15 · News Staff_ A hopeless romantic with a heart as big as his ginormous ears, Lensky is both poet and playmate. Named for a character in the Santa Fe Opera’s production of “Eugene Onegin,” he’s earnest, loyal and full of youthful passion. This little Lensky may not write sonnets, but he’ll happily follow you everywhere, gaze at you \[…\] The post Pets of the Week appeared first on Rio Grande Sun . ## [Man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Rifle at Store Clerk Over Alcohol Dispute](https://riograndesun.com/man-arrested-after-allegedly-pointing-rifle-at-store-clerk-over-alcohol-dispute/) _2026-08-14 · News Staff_ By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Vallecitos man after he allegedly threatened a store clerk with a rifle after refusing to sell him alcohol. Deputy John Greene arrested Louie Torrez, 59, on July 9 after finding him just down the road from the store, he wrote in \[…\] The post Man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Rifle at Store Clerk Over… ## [Rio Arriba Jury Convicts Santa Fe Man of Domestic Battery, Fleeing and Assault Charges](https://riograndesun.com/rio-arriba-jury-convicts-santa-fe-man-of-domestic-battery-fleeing-and-assault-charges/) _2026-08-14 · News Staff_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba jury convicted a Santa Fe man guilty of misdemeanor battery charges after a five-day trial. Jurors convicted Jerdarious Raphealito, 26, on July 29, on four counts of battery against a household member and one count of resisting arrest. The battery against a household member and resisting \[…\] The post Rio Arriba Jury Convicts Santa Fe Man of… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ucd8xAiWAaKM) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Lucas Gomez-Lopez Sentenced to 21 Months on Immigration Charge After 2024 Santa Fe County Shooting](https://riograndesun.com/lucas-gomez-lopez-sentenced-to-21-months-on-immigration-charge-after-2024-santa-fe-county-shooting/) _2026-08-14 · News Staff_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Lucas Gomez-Lopez received a sentence of 21 months on an immigration charge after federal prosecutors took over his case from local prosecutors. Gomez-Lopez, 38, allegedly shot and killed Marcelino Herrera, 41, in an apparent case of self-defense on Aug. 18, 2024. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies initially charged him \[…\] The post Lucas Gomez-Lopez…