Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Friday, June 19, 2026
Ty's Take
Most days up here you see the slow work—a weaving class, a roping buckle earned, a bicycle shop doing right by the shelter animals, water rules that keep the trout coming back. That's the real rhythm of the valley, the stuff that holds us together across the land grants and up into Chama country. Then something sharp cuts through—a stabbing over an argument, a kid threatening over a phone—and you remember we're not separate from the rest of the world, just farther from it. The Lota Express coming this fall and the camps and the anniversary fundraisers matter because we keep showing up for each other. But we've got to keep our heads clear about what we're becoming, too.
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A local weaving workshop invites community members to create their own mug rug, a small functional mat designed to protect surfaces under cups and mugs. The hands-on class combines practical utility with traditional textile craftsmanship, allowing participants to bring homemade artistry into their...
Sports BriefsEspañola Valley Wrestlers Making Noise
Española Valley High School wrestlers competed strongly at the Heroes Conquest tournament in Socorro, with junior Jazlynn Maestas earning a second-place finish in the 15-and-under division and a third-place showing in the 18U category. Teammates Esmeralda Trivinio and Allysandra Sanchez also placed...
A 71-year-old Vallecitos resident has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly stabbing another man with a 3-inch knife during a graduation party at Mesa Vista High School in Ojo Caliente on Saturday. Prosecutors are reviewing whether to seek additional detention for Aron Martinez Jr....
Blake's Lotaburger has broken ground on a new location in Ohkay Owingeh, just north of Española city limits, with an expected opening in late October or early November. The franchise expansion marks another dining option for the area as construction continues on schedule.
Bicycle Shop Celebrates Anniversary With Fundraiser for Española Humane
Rob & Charlie's Bicycle Shop in Santa Fe is marking its anniversary with a community fundraiser benefiting the Española Humane Society on Saturday afternoon. The event will feature raffle prizes, food, and adoptable animals available for viewing, with all raffle proceeds supporting local animal...
A former University of New Mexico basketball star hosted a pop-up camp at Mesa Vista High School where local players including Española Valley guard Isaiah Dominguez trained under college-level instruction. The camp provided young athletes an opportunity to develop skills and learn from a...
Two young competitors from the area, 13-year-old Antonio Montoya of Medanales and Nataani Garduño of La Plata, won the New Mexico State Championship Team Roping Buckles after capturing the final rodeo of the season in Lovington. The victory caps a successful rodeo year for the talented pairing.
New Mexico's Department of Wildlife has established designated "Special Trout Waters" throughout the state to safeguard native trout populations and cultivate larger fish for anglers. The program, named after the state's celebrated chile varieties, aims to preserve fishing opportunities for future...
Teen Threatens to Kill If Phone Isn’t Returned
A teenager made threatening remarks to recover a confiscated phone, according to a recent entry in the Española Valley police blotter. Law enforcement agencies including Española Police and Rio Arriba County Sheriff's deputies continue responding to a range of incidents across the community.
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