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Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Monday, June 01, 2026

Ty McDuffey

01 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Bail decisions and dropped charges tend to move fast through a small county—one day a name's in the system, the next day it's not, and the courthouse gossip fills in whatever the paperwork leaves blank. What matters more than the legal shuffling is that life keeps moving here, which is why the farmers market coming back June 1st matters just as much as who's walking free and who isn't. This time of year, people care about what's growing and what's being sold at Bode's and whether the high country roads are finally passable. The legal system has its rhythms; so does the land. Both run their course, and by summer most folks around here will be thinking about water, elk season, and whether the river's running high enough to matter.

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Velarde Won’t Be Held Without Bail

A 19-year-old Española man accused of a drive-by shooting will be released on bail after prosecutors withdrew their request to hold him without bond. Peter Santiago Velarde waived his preliminary hearing in the case, which involved a victim struck by two bullets.

Farmers Market Returns June 1

The Española Farmers Market kicks off its 33rd season on June 1, opening every Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October at its location on North Railroad Avenue. The weekly market offers residents a chance to connect with local farmers and community members.

Lewis Released From Jail, Charges Dropped

A Chimayó man has been released from jail and all charges dropped after a key witness failed to appear in court for an organized theft case. Felix Lewis was initially charged in April in connection with an alleged theft ring involving his wife.

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