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Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Saturday, July 18, 2026

Ty McDuffey

18 Jul 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

A rape case pleaded down to a lesser charge is the kind of story that leaves you wondering what happened in the room where the deal got made—what the victim heard, what the evidence really showed, what the system offered as the best available outcome. These are never clean resolutions up here, and they're never supposed to be. The courthouse handles what it can, the valley keeps its secrets, and life moves forward the way it always does, which is to say slowly and with scars that don't always show.

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Alleged Rape Case Pleaded Down

An Ohkay Owingeh man has pleaded guilty to assault after facing three counts of aggravated sexual abuse related to a 2019 incident. Ashkia Trujillo, 31, accepted the reduced charge in connection with the alleged rape of a woman.

Miyagishima out in New Mexico governor’s race, endorses GOP nominee Gregg Hull

A candidate in New Mexico's gubernatorial race has dropped out of the running and thrown support behind GOP nominee Gregg Hull. The announcement was made public on July 17 through a social media post.

Española Fiesta Grand Parade Winners 2026

Española's 2026 fiesta parade showcased community spirit with winners recognized across multiple categories. Notable honorees included an antique fire truck for best float and local organizations for business and political float divisions.

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