Rio Grande Sun

Espanola, New Mexico, United StatesEnglish

Serving the communities of northern New Mexico since 1956, this independent weekly newspaper is widely recognized for its aggressive investigative journalism and commitment to holding local government accountable. Its reporting frequently tackles complex regional issues, earning the publication numerous press association awards for its impact on public policy and community transparency.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEW MEXICO

Print media in the southwestern desert is characterized by a stark split between a dominant independent metropolitan daily and smaller rural papers managed by national publishing chains. The family-owned Albuquerque Journal stands as the primary statewide publication, holding the highest circulation and significant influence since its late nineteenth-century founding. Outside this central corridor, Gannett operates several key regional dailies like the Farmington Daily Times and the Carlsbad Current Argus. Alternative and collegiate print formats also maintain a historical presence in local journalism, represented by the student-run Daily Lobo and the alternative weekly Alibi. Paperboy indexes 33 New Mexico newspapers — browse the full directory below.