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Man facing charges for fraud scheme in Rio Arriba County - AOL.com
Man facing charges for fraud scheme in Rio Arriba County AOL.com
Published on 27 August 2025 | 5:39 am
New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime - MSN
New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime MSN
Published on 26 August 2025 | 8:24 pm
New Mexico man diagnosed with plague in state's 1st human case this year: Officials - ABC News
New Mexico man diagnosed with plague in state's 1st human case this year: Officials ABC News
Published on 26 August 2025 | 7:52 pm
New Mexico reports first plague case of 2025 - KOAT
New Mexico reports first plague case of 2025 KOAT
Published on 26 August 2025 | 3:15 pm
‘State of emergency’ declared in Española, Rio Arriba County - Alamogordo Daily News
‘State of emergency’ declared in Española, Rio Arriba County Alamogordo Daily News
Published on 16 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Watch: New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime - Straight Arrow News
Watch: New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime Straight Arrow News
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Steady on: Fall prevention program seeks Rio Arriba County seniors to participate - Santa Fe New Mexican
Steady on: Fall prevention program seeks Rio Arriba County seniors to participate Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime - Straight Arrow News
New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime Straight Arrow News
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Emergency declared in Española area due to crime - KOAT
Emergency declared in Española area due to crime KOAT
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Gov.'s "crime emergency" for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first - New Mexico Political Report
Gov.'s "crime emergency" for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first New Mexico Political Report
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Steady on: Fall prevention program seeks Rio Arriba County seniors to participate - yahoo.com
Steady on: Fall prevention program seeks Rio Arriba County seniors to participate yahoo.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor declares emergency in Española area due to crime - governor.state.nm.us
Governor declares emergency in Española area due to crime governor.state.nm.us
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor declares emergency in Española and Rio Arriba County over rise in crime - KRQE
Governor declares emergency in Española and Rio Arriba County over rise in crime KRQE
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in Española area due to crime - CBS News
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in Española area due to crime CBS News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba County - KOB.com
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba County KOB.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor declares emergency in Española and Rio Arriba County over rise in crime - yahoo.com
Governor declares emergency in Española and Rio Arriba County over rise in crime yahoo.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 11 - NM Fire Info
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 11 NM Fire Info
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 10 - NM Fire Info
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 10 NM Fire Info
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Forest Service in Hot Seat Over Laguna Fire - Rio Grande Sun
Forest Service in Hot Seat Over Laguna Fire Rio Grande Sun
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 6 - NM Fire Info
Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 6 NM Fire Info
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Thursday And Friday Livestock At Rio Arriba County Fair - Los Alamos Reporter
Thursday And Friday Livestock At Rio Arriba County Fair Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 3 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Wednesday At Rio Arriba County Fair - Los Alamos Reporter
Wednesday At Rio Arriba County Fair Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 2 August 2025 | 7:00 am
By the #s: Where the Laguna Fire spread after escaping ‘focus area’ - Source New Mexico
By the #s: Where the Laguna Fire spread after escaping ‘focus area’ Source New Mexico
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Aguilar Terminates Undersheriff - Rio Grande Sun
Aguilar Terminates Undersheriff Rio Grande Sun
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Supreme Court saves politico from recall over Rio Arriba Oñate statue dispute - New Mexico Political Report
Supreme Court saves politico from recall over Rio Arriba Oñate statue dispute New Mexico Political Report
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
6 Apply for the Top RACDC Job - Rio Grande Sun
6 Apply for the Top RACDC Job Rio Grande Sun
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba wildfire grows 5,000 acres larger; wet week predicted - Santa Fe New Mexican
Rio Arriba wildfire grows 5,000 acres larger; wet week predicted Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba wildfire grows 5,000 acres larger; wet week predicted - yahoo.com
Rio Arriba wildfire grows 5,000 acres larger; wet week predicted yahoo.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Laguna Wildfire Daily Update – July 12, 2025 - NM Fire Info
Laguna Wildfire Daily Update – July 12, 2025 NM Fire Info
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico Supreme Court dismisses recall petition against Rio Arriba County commissioner - Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico Supreme Court dismisses recall petition against Rio Arriba County commissioner Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:43 pm
Low-intensity Laguna Fire near Gallina grows to nearly 5,000 acres - Santa Fe New Mexican
Low-intensity Laguna Fire near Gallina grows to nearly 5,000 acres Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:04 am
Santa Fe National Forest to manage lighting-caused fire in Rio Arriba County - Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe National Forest to manage lighting-caused fire in Rio Arriba County Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 1 July 2025 | 2:48 am
Santa Fe National Forest to manage lighting-caused fire in Rio Arriba County - yahoo.com
Santa Fe National Forest to manage lighting-caused fire in Rio Arriba County yahoo.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor announces judicial appointment of Anastasia Martin - governor.state.nm.us
Governor announces judicial appointment of Anastasia Martin governor.state.nm.us
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former prosecutor tapped to be district judge, will hear cases in Rio Arriba County - Santa Fe New Mexican
Former prosecutor tapped to be district judge, will hear cases in Rio Arriba County Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Abiquiu Gathering Of Artisans This Weekend At Rio Arriba County Rural Event Center - Los Alamos Reporter
Abiquiu Gathering Of Artisans This Weekend At Rio Arriba County Rural Event Center Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
E911 Board Must Make Do With Less - Rio Grande Sun
E911 Board Must Make Do With Less Rio Grande Sun
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Big Bucks Paid Out to Interim Jail Admin - Rio Grande Sun
Big Bucks Paid Out to Interim Jail Admin Rio Grande Sun
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State withheld records in Rio Arriba sheriff death investigation - Santa Fe New Mexican
State withheld records in Rio Arriba sheriff death investigation Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Questions remain nearly 2 months after Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s death - KOB.com
Questions remain nearly 2 months after Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s death KOB.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
No details on how Rio Arriba sheriff ingested fentanyl in New Mexico State Police reports - Santa Fe New Mexican
No details on how Rio Arriba sheriff ingested fentanyl in New Mexico State Police reports Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
OPINION: A history of Rio Arriba County sheriffs - Albuquerque Journal
OPINION: A history of Rio Arriba County sheriffs Albuquerque Journal
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff hopes to change the department - KOAT
Rio Arriba County Sheriff hopes to change the department KOAT
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Medical Student Scholarships Made Available For Los Alamos And Rio Arriba Students - Los Alamos Daily Post
Medical Student Scholarships Made Available For Los Alamos And Rio Arriba Students Los Alamos Daily Post
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shooting Victim Sues County and Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office - Rio Grande Sun
Shooting Victim Sues County and Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office Rio Grande Sun
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man shot at 2023 statue protest in Española sues Rio Arriba County officials - Albuquerque Journal
Man shot at 2023 statue protest in Española sues Rio Arriba County officials Albuquerque Journal
Published on 17 May 2025 | 5:12 am
Report: Rio Arriba County Sheriff Merrifield died from fentanyl, alcohol overdose - Santa Fe New Mexican
Report: Rio Arriba County Sheriff Merrifield died from fentanyl, alcohol overdose Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:29 am
Report: Rio Arriba Co. sheriff’s cause of death determined to be fentanyl, alcohol - KRQE
Report: Rio Arriba Co. sheriff’s cause of death determined to be fentanyl, alcohol KRQE
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died of fentanyl, alcohol toxicity - yahoo.com
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died of fentanyl, alcohol toxicity yahoo.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff Billy Merrifield cause of death to be toxic effects of drugs & alcohol - KOAT
Sheriff Billy Merrifield cause of death to be toxic effects of drugs & alcohol KOAT
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
NMS Labs: Rio Arriba Co. sheriff’s cause of death determined to be fentanyl, alcohol - yahoo.com
NMS Labs: Rio Arriba Co. sheriff’s cause of death determined to be fentanyl, alcohol yahoo.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Report: Rio Arriba County Sheriff Merrifield died from fentanyl, alcohol overdose - yahoo.com
Report: Rio Arriba County Sheriff Merrifield died from fentanyl, alcohol overdose yahoo.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died of fentanyl, alcohol toxicity - Albuquerque Journal
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died of fentanyl, alcohol toxicity Albuquerque Journal
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s autopsy report released - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s autopsy report released KOB.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
NMiF examines AmeriCorps cuts; shooting survivor sues Rio Arriba county - UNM Newsroom
NMiF examines AmeriCorps cuts; shooting survivor sues Rio Arriba county UNM Newsroom
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lawsuit filed against Rio Arriba County leaders after Oñate protest shooting - KOB.com
Lawsuit filed against Rio Arriba County leaders after Oñate protest shooting KOB.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española? - Searchlight New Mexico
Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española? Searchlight New Mexico
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at the 2023 Oñate protest in Española? - Searchlight New Mexico
Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at the 2023 Oñate protest in Española? Searchlight New Mexico
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Indigenous man shot at 2023 Oñate statue protest sues Rio Arriba officials, alleging lack of protection - Santa Fe New Mexican
Indigenous man shot at 2023 Oñate statue protest sues Rio Arriba officials, alleging lack of protection Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hundreds Attend Sheriff Billy Merrifield's Memorial - Rio Grande Sun
Hundreds Attend Sheriff Billy Merrifield's Memorial Rio Grande Sun
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: Farmers Markets - Rio Grande Sun
A Guide to Rio Arriba Events and Activities: Farmers Markets Rio Grande Sun
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
911 Call Sheds Some Light on Sheriff’s Death - Rio Grande Sun
911 Call Sheds Some Light on Sheriff’s Death Rio Grande Sun
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County sheriff laid to rest - KRQE
Rio Arriba County sheriff laid to rest KRQE
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County sheriff Billy Merrifield laid to rest - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County sheriff Billy Merrifield laid to rest KOB.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hundreds attend memorial for Sheriff Billy Merrifield in Española - KOAT
Hundreds attend memorial for Sheriff Billy Merrifield in Española KOAT
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff Billy Merrifield Dies Unexpectedly - Rio Grande Sun
Sheriff Billy Merrifield Dies Unexpectedly Rio Grande Sun
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
911 call on Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s death released - KRQE
911 call on Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s death released KRQE
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Newly-released 911 call sheds light on moments Rio Arriba County sheriff was found dead - KOB.com
Newly-released 911 call sheds light on moments Rio Arriba County sheriff was found dead KOB.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
State Police: Rio Arriba sheriff was in 'minor crash' hours before death | News - Albuquerque Journal
State Police: Rio Arriba sheriff was in 'minor crash' hours before death | News Albuquerque Journal
Published on 24 April 2025 | 4:30 am
Death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff under investigation - KRQE
Death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff under investigation KRQE
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
NMSP Investigating Death Of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield - Los Alamos Reporter
NMSP Investigating Death Of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff death remains under investigation - KOAT
Rio Arriba County Sheriff death remains under investigation KOAT
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Friend of Rio Arriba sheriff reports helping him after crash hours before death - Santa Fe New Mexican
Friend of Rio Arriba sheriff reports helping him after crash hours before death Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New details emerge in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff - KOB.com
New details emerge in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff KOB.com
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
State Police: Rio Arriba sheriff was in 'minor crash' hours before death - yahoo.com
State Police: Rio Arriba sheriff was in 'minor crash' hours before death yahoo.com
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Foul play not believed to be suspected in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff, county manager says - Albuquerque Journal
Foul play not believed to be suspected in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff, county manager says Albuquerque Journal
Published on 22 April 2025 | 4:54 pm
Rio Arriba County commissioners appoint interim sheriff - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County commissioners appoint interim sheriff KOB.com
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico Sheriff Found Dead at Home - Police Magazine
New Mexico Sheriff Found Dead at Home Police Magazine
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Foul play not believed to be suspected in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff, county manager says - yahoo.com
Foul play not believed to be suspected in death of Rio Arriba County sheriff, county manager says yahoo.com
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County sheriff dies unexpectedly - KOAT
Rio Arriba County sheriff dies unexpectedly KOAT
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba appoints new sheriff a day after former dies - KOAT
Rio Arriba appoints new sheriff a day after former dies KOAT
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County appoints new sheriff; state police investigate Merrifield's death - Santa Fe New Mexican
Rio Arriba County appoints new sheriff; state police investigate Merrifield's death Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County appoints new sheriff; state police investigate Merrifield's death - yahoo.com
Rio Arriba County appoints new sheriff; state police investigate Merrifield's death yahoo.com
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County sheriff found dead - Albuquerque Journal
Rio Arriba County sheriff found dead Albuquerque Journal
Published on 21 April 2025 | 4:14 am
Rio Arriba County Mourns the Unexpected Death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield - 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News
Rio Arriba County Mourns the Unexpected Death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield dies unexpectedly; county provides no cause - Santa Fe New Mexican
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield dies unexpectedly; county provides no cause Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County Sheriff passes away - KRQE
Rio Arriba County Sheriff passes away KRQE
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County sheriff dies unexpectedly - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County sheriff dies unexpectedly KOB.com
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Fe Indian School boys basketball coach, assistant AD killed in car crash - ictnews.org
Santa Fe Indian School boys basketball coach, assistant AD killed in car crash ictnews.org
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
NMSP Investigates OIS Involving Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office And Ohkay Owingeh Police Department - Los Alamos Reporter
NMSP Investigates OIS Involving Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office And Ohkay Owingeh Police Department Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rio Arriba County issues burn ban - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County issues burn ban KOB.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New Mexico couple arrested after guns and narcotics seized - KOAT
New Mexico couple arrested after guns and narcotics seized KOAT
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Rio Arriba sheriff who went to prison sues Española Police Department - yahoo.com
Former Rio Arriba sheriff who went to prison sues Española Police Department yahoo.com
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rio Arriba county commissioner, school board member facing charges - KRQE
Rio Arriba county commissioner, school board member facing charges KRQE
Published on 28 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rio Arriba County commissioner faces charges after leaving scene of crash - KOB.com
Rio Arriba County commissioner faces charges after leaving scene of crash KOB.com
Published on 27 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest suspected scammer who showed up at victim’s home - yahoo.com
Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest suspected scammer who showed up at victim’s home yahoo.com
Published on 23 December 2024 | 8:00 am
New Mexico State Police Arrest Dangerous, Wanted Felon In Rio Arriba County - Los Alamos Reporter
New Mexico State Police Arrest Dangerous, Wanted Felon In Rio Arriba County Los Alamos Reporter
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rio Arriba deputies arrest suspected scammer - KOB.com
Rio Arriba deputies arrest suspected scammer KOB.com
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
RASO Shakes Down RACDC - Rio Grande Sun
RASO Shakes Down RACDC Rio Grande Sun
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Law enforcement find drugs in Rio Arriba County Jail during raid - KRQE
Law enforcement find drugs in Rio Arriba County Jail during raid KRQE
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am