Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Ty's Take
The valley lost Douglas Jude Tafoya this week, and lost Andy and Diane Bustos before him, and welcomed Dylan Ethan Romero into it. That's the turn of things up here, the old names moving out and the new ones coming in, the same cycle that's been running through these land grants for centuries, just faster now. You see it at Bode's, hear it in the conversations after Mass, notice it in who shows up for the work that still needs doing. Northern celebrates its roots this week, and there's real meaning in that, because roots are what keep you grounded when everything else is shifting. The Chama country remembers its people, all of them.
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Rio Grande SUN
Celebrate Hispanic Week at Northern
Northern New Mexico College will host National Hispanic Week Celebrations on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., welcoming the public to join the campus community. The event reflects the college's commitment as a Hispanic-serving institution to support student success and bring people together to...
The Rio Grande Sun's police blotter provides readers with a snapshot of criminal activity across the Española Valley. Local law enforcement agencies including Española Police, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff's deputies, and State Police work daily to address these incidents.
Andy and Diane Bustos passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of commitment and partnership that began when they were teenage sweethearts. The couple is survived by family members who remember their lasting impact.
Family and friends mark the tenth anniversary remembrance of Dylan Ethan Romero with love and enduring memories. Though he is missed every day, those closest to him carry him in their hearts.
Douglas Jude Tafoya, born September 13, 1942, passed away on September 19, 2026, returning to his Creator in the early morning hours. His family grieves his loss while finding comfort in their faith and cherished memories of their beloved Doug.
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