# wheeler (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wheeler. Page: Feed: --- ## [Northern Briefs 8/20/26](https://riograndesun.com/northern-briefs-8-20-26/) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 Join Española Public Library staff for a guided painting class Friday (8/21), inspired by the cactus painting featured in the TV series, “Dark Winds.” The class begins \[…\] The post Northern Briefs 8/20/26… ## [Charges Dropped Against Man in Fatal ’25 Wreck](https://riograndesun.com/charges-dropped-against-man-in-fatal-25-wreck/) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN One day after a New Mexico State Police officer charged a Medanales man with involuntary manslaughter for fatally striking a pedestrian Nov. 10, 2025 on State Road 68 near the Ohkay Casino, prosecutors dismissed the charge without prejudice. Since the charge against Sean Dixon, 21, was dismissed without prejudice, \[…\] The post Charges Dropped Against Man… ## [Murder Case on Pause](https://riograndesun.com/murder-case-on-pause/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN After allegedly fatally shooting his neighbor in 2023 following an argument, then being transferred to the Los Lunas prison because his health was in “significant decline,” Ray Martinez’s murder case is on pause after his competency was raised. His case was set to go to trial in October 2025 \[…\] The post Murder Case on Pause appeared first on Rio Grande… ## [La Fonda Del Sol Becomes First New Mexico Restaurant to Earn Mexican Cuisine’s Sello M Award](https://riograndesun.com/la-fonda-del-sol-becomes-first-new-mexico-restaurant-to-earn-mexican-cuisines-sello-m-award/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Award recognizes excellence and authenticity in cuisine Through tears, Lupita Maldonado told the crowd gathered at La Fonda Del Sol on Aug. 14 that despite the challenges she and her husband, JR Maldonado, faced operating their restaurant, they’ve connected with diners because of the love they put into their \[…\] The post La Fonda Del Sol Becomes First New Mexico… ## [Española Schools to Keep Interim Superintendent Through 2026-27 as District Review Begins](https://riograndesun.com/espanola-schools-to-keep-interim-superintendent-through-2026-27-as-district-review-begins/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN Española Public Schools interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego Sanchez will remain at the helm through the 2026-27 school year, as the District begins a $216,010 examination of its finances and operations and prepares for another superintendent search next spring. The Board of Education announced it would postpone hiring a \[…\] The post Española Schools to Keep… ## [Karen Layla Martinez](https://riograndesun.com/karen-layla-martinez/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Garcia · Rio Grande Sun_ It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Karen Layla Martinez on July 30th, 2026. Karen was a loving wife, a cherished daughter, grandmother and a treasured aunt. Above all she was loved. Her sudden passing has left an immeasurable void in our hearts while we struggle to understand this \[…\] The post Karen Layla Martinez appeared first on Rio Grande Sun . ## [City Settles Lawsuit With Local Woman](https://riograndesun.com/city-settles-lawsuit-with-local-woman/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN The City of Española settled a lawsuit for $99,000, alleging it censored and retaliated against one of its critics, who runs a Facebook group. The city settled the lawsuit Aug. 7 with Cynthia Lentini, after she accused city officials of retaliating against her for criticizing them in 2023 and \[…\] The post City Settles Lawsuit With Local Woman appeared… ## [What is the Cost of Looking Away?](https://riograndesun.com/what-is-the-cost-of-looking-away/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ Every community has its complaints. We talk about corruption. Favoritism. Nepotism. Toxic workplaces. Retaliation. Political division. We shake our heads and wonder why nothing ever seems to change. But there is a question we rarely ask ourselves: What role do I play? Not just elected officials. Not just government employees or organizational leaders. Every one \[…\] The post What is the Cost of… ## [Andreita Romero](https://riograndesun.com/andreita-romero/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Garcia · Rio Grande Sun_ Andreita Romero, 95 a longtime resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on August 10th, 2026. Andreita was born on May 26th, 1931, to Frank and Debari Rodriquez. She loved serving her community as a manager at both Lotaburger and Dandy Burgers. She is survived by her sister Alice Wheeler (Tony), daughter Diana Bustos (Andy), daughter \[…\] The post Andreita Romero appeared first on Rio Grande Sun . ## [Albert (Bert) Freddie Vigil Jr.](https://riograndesun.com/albert-bert-freddie-vigil-jr/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Garcia · Rio Grande Sun_ Albert (Bert) Freddie Vigil Jr, of Chimayo was called home, by our Lord God on August 10, 2026. Bert had a profound love for his family or as Bert would say, “Amor”, which meant Bert he would protect his loved ones at all costs. Bert was an avid outdoors man who loved the wilderness, this \[…\] The post Albert (Bert) Freddie Vigil Jr. appeared first on Rio Grande Sun . ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8SZBtrp2hN8t) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Party in Power Has the Greatest Opportunity for Corruption](https://riograndesun.com/party-in-power-has-the-greatest-opportunity-for-corruption/) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Big black headlines, usually reserved for natural disasters or political upsets, announced, “Sheryl Williams Stapleton found guilty on all counts.” We could see it coming. When the best defense your lawyer can come up with is that you stole from your co-defendant and not taxpayers, you’re in big trouble. Many \[…\] The post Party in Power Has the Greatest Opportunity… ## [Northern Chile Cultivars — The Food We All Revere](https://riograndesun.com/northern-chile-cultivars-the-food-we-all-revere/) _2026-08-18 · News Staff · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/z1Lz48AzSIC4) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [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 · Rio Grande Sun_ 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…