Last year’s second place in the New Mexico Chile Taste Off has led to something even better for local shoppers with the opening of the Bustamante Farms produce store in Lemitar on Saturday.

If you’re looking for a road trip and a hamburger, San Antonio, New Mexico, needs to be added to your bucket list. Why? Because it’s the home of two famous green chile cheeseburgers, the Bosque Del Apache, the Quebradas Backcountry Byway, and more.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. In their first and perhaps only debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris described the state of the country in distinctly different ways. As the two traded jabs, some old false and

FIREWORKS – At midnight on July 1, police were called to a residence on State Highway 1 regarding firework explosions. The officer located vehicles with fireworks and contacted three individuals at the scene. No one was arrested, although one…

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are hosting Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Venus Park, 181 N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The nonprofit has promoted

While he’s only been involved with glass blowing for three years, Richard Richards has already gained a reputation for his work glasswork flowers and the marbles that are becoming his passion.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An undercover investigation has found that two horse owners were gambling on races at the Downs of Albuquerque.It is not clear if they were betting on their own horses; however, the 15 ponies owned between the two have been suspended indefinity from racing in any races in

Fifty-five acres along Interstate 25, two miles north of Socorro is undergoing a transformation that has been years in the making.

For the second year in a row, youth access to alcohol and e-cig use in Socorro County has declined. That’s according to the Socorro County’s Community Survey and the Strategies for Success Student Survey.

Scheduled water outage for Sept. 11 Wednesday, 11 September 2024 05:31 gallupsun DUB-L-EE has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new 10-inch waterline along the streets of Second Street between Green Avenue and Logan Avenue. One waterline tie-in will be performed on Second Street at the

The total combined taxable values for 2024 reached over three hundred million, Julie Griego, county assessor, announced at the Socorro County meeting last week.

One of the most popular venues in New Mexico challenges rival teams and lifts up our Lobos – and now it's getting national recognition.

The Concho Hills Ranch's real-life experience of Western heritage is why owners Tim and Marilyn Norris have been recognized by True West Magazine as the 2024 reader's choice Best of the West Heritage Guest Ranch.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is gearing up for the 20th anniversary of its Polar Express train ride this year.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center will conduct a study to determine if a new hospital building will be needed to suit the county’s future health care needs. The Gila Regional board of trustees approved a contract with Albuquerque architecture firm Dekker — formerly Dekker Perich

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After a nearly two-decade long legal battle, Judge Roscoe Woods of the Seventh Judicial District Court filed a final order in the San Agustin Plains water court case. Read moreJudge Woods files final order in San Agustin water battle

“So as Gene Hackman said in the movie Hoosiers…the team and I have been getting to know each other the last month and a half. And thus far, it’s been really good,… Read moreLotrich reacquainting himself with Socorro

The Socorro Warriors hit the football field for a sunrise practice on Friday. The Warriors open their season on the road against Roberston on Aug. 23.

An Arizona man has been identified as the victim in an active homicide investigation in the Glenwood area of Catron County.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A new statewide water conservation campaign features Silver City and several of its residents talking about the need to protect its resources. Water Can’t Wait is a project of the Water Foundation, a California-based nonprofit organization working for solutions to water management issues. Jake

It was little more than a year ago when the City of Socorro’s past and future coincided as two electric vehicle charging stations were constructed near the city’s historic plaza.

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Election Day is coming soon so the FBI stopped by to explain what they're doing to address election and voting interference.

Average bill to go up by $1.22

Groundwork Studio, Adaapta, and the New Mexico Environment Department Brownfields Program, presented four former BIA property concept diagrams to members of the Magdalena community on July 19 and at the Alamo Chapter house on August 8.

Assistant Director for New Mexico Operations of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Trish Henning, Pd.D., had exciting news for Socorro County Commiss… Read moreExpansion on track at NRAO

PERJURY – Shawn Still, 60, of Socorro, was charged with four counts of perjury during a trial on June 13 at the Socorro County Courthouse.

With voters approving a $25 million general obligation bond in last month’s mail-in special election, Silver Consolidated Schools is now pursuing additional funding from the state for a new school building at Cliff. The district has submitted a letter of intent to the Public School Capital Outlay Council, according to

Seeing a need and having the desire to market their farm-fresh produce and homemade health products, the Vasti and Rudy Flores family started the Datil Mini Market on Thursdays along Highway 60 two years ago.

A Smith's grocery store had a fire early Wednesday morning. No one was reported injured. Read moreAFR investigating fire at Smith's on Lomas

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Grant County artists got the chance to show off not only their works but also their workspaces this weekend during the Silver City Art Association’s Red Dot Studio Tour. Twenty artists from Silver City to Arenas Valley to Bayard participated in the weekend event

By 2025, rural electric cooperatives in New Mexico must have at least 40% renewable energy. By 2030, the utilities must have at least 50% renewables. And by 2050,… Read morePRC proposes renewable energy rules for rural electric co-ops

The dance contest at Saturday’s Carnitas Musica y Mas Fiesta might not have brought out a big crowd, but the headlining acts later that evening definitely did. Even with the offer of plaques and cash prizes in several categories, only a handful of people took part in the contest. But

The Highway 60 Socorro Alignment study stakeholders meeting met online last week to discuss the pending project within the city limits of Socorro.

The Catron County Sheriff's Office announced an active homicide investigation in the Glenwood area.

The number of individuals not paying their property taxes in Socorro County is staggering.

On July 22 Catron County deputies reported on Facebook to be on the lookout for six male subjects who fled on foot during a traffic stop on US Highway 180.

After the start of every fiscal year, the City of Socorro considers and approves budget resolutions to help identify sources of additional revenue earmarked for specific purposes.

From The Deming Headlight New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the university. According to a report by The Santa Fe New Mexican,

A head-on collision on Highway 60, 12 miles west of Magdalena, resulted in two driver fatalities and one passenger in critical condition today.

Starting Jan. 1, residents in Bernalillo County, outside of city limits, will see an increase in their trash recycling collection fees.

Donald Trump is persisting in saying he won the 2020 election and he's taking no responsibility for what unfolded at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His comments came at the presidential debate Tuesday, when he was asked about the day when his supporters stormed the Capitol to block the

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Eleven Grant County entities are listed as having active concerns on the New Mexico Environment Department’s Enforcement Watch website, but many of those violations pertain to matters of administration and recordkeeping, rather than water safety. One business, Faywood Hot Springs, appeared on the Enforcement

Tuesday night was Vice President Kamala Harris' first time debating as the presidential nominee, and facing off against Trump.

Tri-State’s Senior Government Relations Advisor Vince Martinez took an opportunity last week to update Socorro County Commissioners on the company’s status of lea… Read moreTri-State gives county operations update

A week after Socorro Electric Co-operative announced it planned to file a claim pursuant to the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, its general manager has stepped down.

A judge on Wednesday will sentence a man convicted of fatally shooting the father of his girlfriend's daughter.

Five months after the train derailment in Socorro on March 25, an accident report has been made available by the Department of Transportation. Read moreCity harvests $240,000 in landfill fees for corn disposal

The Socorro Sheriff’s Department recovered dozens of fentanyl pills, methadone, and synthetic urine from a truck involved in the head-on collision that caused two… Read moreFentanyl found in Hwy 60 collision

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The town of Hurley will go without a town clerk for a while longer, after the Town Council failed to take a vote on hiring its deputy clerk for the position during a special meeting Tuesday evening. Prior to the meeting, the council held

Several projects in the metro got another step closer to breaking ground and creating more homes in Albuquerque.

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By The Daily Press Staff A social media post this week asked about the history of the building on Pope Street at College Avenue that was the longtime location of Life Quest — and is the soon-to-be home of the Silver City Food Co-op. As it turns out, after renovation

BATTERY – Ricardo R. Rael, was arrested and taken to the Socorro Detention Center on July 6 after an incident at 200 South, 5th Space, in Socorro. An officer was called to the scene in reference to a female victim being beat up by Rael at 7:0…

Monday the Jones Law Firm of Santa Fe served notice to Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker and City Clerk Polo Pineda it planned to file a claim pursuant to the New Mexico Civil Rights Act on behalf of the Socorro Electric Cooperative.

After cancelling its 5 p.m. meeting on July 23 due to a lack of a quorum, Socorro County Board of Commissioners rescheduled its meeting to 9 a.m. July 30.

By The Daily Press Staff The Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair returns this month, and once again the Daily Press is recruiting area high school students to work as reporters at the newspaper’s fair bureau. “The fair highlights our county’s young people and the industries that built this place from its

Wednesday will be an unseasonably warm day, with some isolated mountain storms and maybe a stray shower or two in the metro.

Socorro Electric Cooperative (SEC) General Manager Joseph Herrera resigned Monday from his position to pursue other interests. He has been with the co-op for 13 years.

Main Stream New Mexico, a campaign of the Interstate Stream Commission Water Planning Program, was set up at the Bureau of Geology building at New Mexico Tech on Tuesday to gather public input on regional water planning.

News - On September 9th, 2024, APD was dispatched to the area of Richmond Dr. NE and Candelaria Blvd. in reference to a man shooting at another man.

Since breaking ground in February, construction of much-needed housing for the county’s low-income and special-needs residents has been proceeding on schedule. Jeff Curry, Director of Development for JL Gray Construction, said he expects the …

Former Los Alamos National Laboratory director Charles McMillan died in a head-on collision Sept. 6 near East Gate Drive in Los Alamos. He was 69.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are hosting Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Venus Park, 181 N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The nonprofit has promoted

Posted inCity Hall Big (Empty) Lot by City Desk ABQ 12 hours agoSeptember 9, 2024 By Damon Scott It’s known as a dilapidated part of the city, but it wasn’t always so. Today the stretch of San Mateo Boulevard near Gibson Boulevard to Copper Avenue — like much of the

This week's Pet of the week is this year-and-a-half old gentleman named Aros. He is a shepherd mix canine that is neutered and current on rabies shots, and dewormer. He's a little shy at first but warms up easily and loves taking walks. He has a kennel mate and sister

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observe a moment of silence during a 9/11 memorial observance ceremony for employees Tuesday at the Pentagon. Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD U.S. Department of Defense News:

Grants Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Maes takes the plunge during a dunk tank fundraiser for Operation Wounded Warrior. Thanks to the incredible turnout from the community, the event raised $1,515 for the cause. Chief Maes and his team happily braved the cold water for a good cause, as community…

City councilors are being asked this week to decide whether to advertise a public hearing about amending the water rate ordinance that went into effect on July 1. The …

In the summer of 2008, Hurricane Dolly made landfall in South Texas, the remnants of which caused a river in Ruidoso to rise far above its banks, culminating in a powerful flood that killed one man, stranded hundreds and destroyed nine bridges. Soon after, former President George W. Bush approved

GRANTS, N.M. – A packed crowd of community members gathered on September 5 for the monthly Coffee with the Managers, where local government officials provided updates on upcoming events, infrastructure developments, and pressing challenges facing the area. The event, featuring City of Grants…

System: Hyper-Reach, replacing the existing Code Red system for public safety alertsLaunch Date: Expected to be fully operational by the end of…

The Village of Milan Police Department would like to thank the Grants Pirates football team for the privilege of inviting us to present the team as they took the field at Friday’s game!

COUNTY News: Los Alamos County is exploring options to continue wastewater surveillance for public health following BioBot Analytic’s decision to end its free services. The County was part of the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) since February 2022, monitoring SARS-CoV-2 through BioBot. After losing its CDC contract in 2023,

By GEORGE MORSE Sports and Outdoors Los Alamos Daily As the days get a little shorter and mornings seem a bit cooler it will soon be time to hop in your truck or car and cruise through our beautiful mountains as the aspen trees turn golden. Fall is arguably the

Wendy Gordge, Lead Interpretive Ranger at El Morro National MonumentIt was an improbable journey. In charge of the expedition was a young naval Lieutenant, operating far from any ocean. His job was to blaze a new wagon route through the bone-dry deserts of the southwest. Ahead was a landscape,…

Frances Smith Odom passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2:15 am in Gallup, NM. Frances lived a long and full life, having…

Not a parking spot available at 'The Nest' this past Friday as popular rival Santa Fe Indian School. The Hawks did not disappoint the spirited home crowd as they ran away with the game by a 52-0 margin.The Hawks will host another home game this Thursday against Hatch Valley (2-1)

Friday, Sept. 13, kicks off the 40th annual Four Corners Old Car Club Car Collector Weekend in Farmington. Events will run through Sunday, Sept. 15. The ‘Cruise In’ will start at 6:30 p.m. at the East Main Sonic, 3820 E. Main St. there is no fee to participate. Organizers invite

By HALLIE HARRIS Daily Press Correspondent Grant County’s “landlocked” municipality may finally have an opportunity to grow, thanks to an offer made Monday by one of Bayard’s founding families. After a closed session at the Bayard City Council meeting Monday, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments Executive Director Priscilla Lucero

State environment and health agencies are starting blood testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in Clovis on Thursday, the first of two rounds of testing. Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances, called PFAS, are a class of manmade chemicals used in the manufacture of everything from rugs to cookware, and many more everyday goods. The chemicals

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001: “The heinous terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, forever

With 14 states now banning abortion and some abortion fund providers and abortion clinics in other states reporting donor fatigue, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said New Mexico is in a better place than most. Lujan Grisham and others took questions from the media on Thursday during the groundbreaking for the

VERDIE RAPER March 8,1929 – Aug. 31, 2024 With deep sadness the family of Verdie Raper announces his death. He was born in Eureka, Utah, raised in Victor, Colorado and met the love of his life, Catherine Huber, in Silver City, New Mexico. He is survived by his children, Trina

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDH) and the New Mexico Livestock Board, is recommending that horse owners vaccinate their animals to protect them from West Nile virus (WNV) as well as Eastern and Western equine encephalitis.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump touted policy proposals and traded barbs Tuesday during a presidential debate packed with promises to revive America’s economy and riddled with Trump’s falsehoods about abortion, the 2020 election results and immigration. The debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted

NM State takes on Fresno State on Sept. 14 in its first road contestLAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State Aggies (1-1) and (RV/RV) Liberty Flames (2-0) met for a late-night broadcast from inside Aggie Memorial Stadium, with kickoff coming at 8:25 PM MT on ESPN2. A 21-point fourth quarter

A Republican proposal pending before the U.S. Congress would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rescind its pending rule related to management of wildlife refuges. The Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources discussed a bill on Tuesday that would require the

Danny Jaques, owner of Space Camp Products, described his lemonade as "a little bit tart, not too sweet," as he and All Saints Catholic School…

FARMINGTON – With a 2-0 start to the season, the Bloomfield High football team finds itself atop the latest New Mexico Class 4A coaches poll as well as the latest Maxpreps rankings. Bloomfield received all but one of 13 first-place votes in the latest coaches poll. After opening the season

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Beginning-of-the-year assessments at Cobre High School gave Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education members reasons to get excited during their regular meeting held Monday evening. Principal Cory Gropp, in his first year at Cobre High, presented the board with test scores for reading and

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture News: The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) for the September installment of the Native Narratives Speaker Series for a discussion on the importance of Native language and culture. Here, Now and Always, Native Narratives Speaker Series will

Get ready for the 2024 Tour de Acoma, one of New Mexico’s most scenic and exhilarating cycling events! Held on September 15, 2024, this race takes riders on 100, 50, and 25-mile routes across the stunning landscapes of the Acoma Pueblo Reservation. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a casual…

Elks Lodge News: The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 is hosting the 2024 Annual Elks Charity Golf Tournament starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos Golf Course followed by a luncheon and other festivities at the Elks Lodge at 1601 Trinity Drive. This will be one

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent At Tuesday’s work session, the Grant County Commission heard a presentation about a community forestry project, awarded personnel for training that saved a life in Mimbres and heard several department reports before discussing topics for Thursday’s regular meeting. Looming large in that discussion was

Daily Postcard: View from a pedestrian gate Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve’s main entrance. Valles Caldera has one vehicular entrance and seven trailhead entrances. The vehicular entrance is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for

A windmill tower stands tall on West Hobson Road in southwest Roswell at sunset on Sunday night.

In the summer of 2008, Hurricane Dolly made landfall in South Texas, the remnants of which caused a river in Ruidoso to rise far above its banks, culminating in a powerful flood that killed one man, stranded hundreds and destroyed nine bridges. Soon after, former President George W. Bush approved

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ninfa Florinda Torres, age 82, beloved daughter of Simon and Domitila Hidalgo. Ninfa peacefully went home to Our…

One day after a carjacking followed by a series of police shootings abruptly ended a popular New Mexico cultural celebration, local officials say there’s no indication the violence was directly connected to the controversial event. Santa Fe Police and at least one Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputy shot at Justin

A judge this week will decide the future of a controversial monument that sat at the center of New Mexico’s state capital for 152 years, until protesters tore it down during the wave of social unrest four years ago. The Soldier’s Monument, also known as the Obelisk, was built on

At Tuesday’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers David Hampton and Jody Benson representing election workers and the League of Women Voters accept a Proclamation from Councilor Suzie Havemann, center, designating September as Voter Registration Month and Sept. 17 as Voter Registration Day in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Drawing ClassSaturday, Sept. 14, 2024 @ 3pm to 5pm @ the Double Six Gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. 505-287-7311Ongoing Book Talk MeetingFirst Wednesday at 1 p.…

Delfina Anzures Hicks, 93, passed away peacefully on September 1st in Casa Grande, Arizona, with her Arizona family by her side. She was born on January 15,…

Writing an obituary is never an easy task, but it is an important way to honor the life of a loved one who has passed away. If you are tasked with writing an obituary for a family member or friend, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Here

For the first anniversary of the attacks in New York City in 2002, two bright columns of light were shot up into the sky from where the Twin Towers once stood. The ‘Tribute in Light’ then became an annual installation run by the Municipal Art Society of New York. On

GRANTS, N.M. – Continental Divide is now accepting applications for its annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour essay contest for two high school juniors to win…

A recent uptick in off-roading by trucks and other vehicles in the Rio Grande near Belen has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the local irrigation district to issue a warning to the public: stop, or face further consequences. The Rio Grande is currently drying between Albuquerque and

The rate of chronic absenteeism in New Mexico schools dropped in the last school year, but the state continues to report some of the highest rates in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic. Missing at least 10% of school days in an academic year, or 18 days in a 180-day

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Join us for the exciting Tour de Acoma on Sept. 15, at Sky City Casino Hotel. Tour de Acoma is a 100, 50, and 25mile cycling event covering distinct and breathtaking scenery on the Acoma Pueblo Reservation.100 Mile: Start Time – 7 am 50 Mile: Start Time – 8 am

A judge this week will decide the future of a controversial monument that sat at the center of New Mexico’s state capital for 152 years, until protesters tore it down during the wave of social unrest four years ago. The Soldier’s Monument, also known as the Obelisk, was built on

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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has launched a new TV ad targeting far-left Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez in the New Mexico 2nd Congressional District (NM-02) race. The ad focuses on Vasquez’s past comments regarding defunding the police, a controversial issue that has been central to political debates across the

SANTA FE – Mariana Padilla has been named New Mexico’s new Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. Padilla replaces Arsenio Romero, who resigned Aug. 28 after about a year and a half on the job. New Mexico State University officials announced in August

As an engineer, wastewater operator, water planner and Bosque bicyclist, Elizabeth Anderson has been up close and personal with New Mexico’s water. Now, she’s overseeing all of it. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Anderson to lead the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer on Aug. 20, making her the

It was an often unruly and arguably a somewhat unproductive 90 minute plus presidential debate last night but it did check off just about evey major issue facing the electorate. In short, there is no need for any more debates. VP Harris reintroduced herself, often effectively, and President Trump did

GRANTS, NM – Grants, New Mexico is a little more beautiful since muralists James Emory and his younger brother Blake went to work. They are telling the story of the Grants people with their paintbrushes.James is also a resident of the Cibola area. His love for the town and its

A School of Engineering graduate student’s work in energy storage has received a significant boost, thanks to a prestigious fellowship she recently received.

By DIANE DENISH Corner to Corner © 2024 New Mexico News Services The policy debate in the presidential election has a new focus: removing taxes on tips for tipped wage earners. Both candidates announced their proposals to eliminate taxes on tips in Nevada, which has the highest workforce percentage of

A student at the Roswell Jobs Corps Center was arrested Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl on campus.

Meow Wolf's new Houston exhibit is set to open Oct. 31, featuring an otherworldly radio station and a cowboy dive bar and grill.

After being canceled during the pandemic, the downtown Santa Fe Pickup shuttle resumed fixed route service in early September.

The draft is subject to a 45-day objection period. Opponents have questioned the line's impact on environmental and cultural resources.

The debate in the battleground state of Pennsylvania is the first and possibly only showdown between Harris and Trump.

Mariana Padilla will be the fifth public education secretary to serve in Lujan Grisham's Cabinet since 2019.

District 3 city councilors organized the event, which they said was "only the beginning" — meant to kick off a series of talks.

Lucas Gomez-Lopez, 36, has been accused of murder in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Marcelino Herrera off a highway outside Española.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia “has now received shipments of these ballistic missiles and will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine, against Ukrainians.”

Santa Fe County will embark on a 2.3-mile extension of a water line and construction of water station for residents south of the city.

You may know who Ansel Adams is – but if the name isn't familiar, his work just might be – and one woman believes she found a gold mine.

Harris’ needling prompted Trump to launch into the sort of freewheeling personal attacks and digressions that his advisers and supporters have tried to steer him away from.

Advocates and officials agree, hearing from the public moves the needle

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed the director of the New Mexico Children's Cabinet as the state's new education secretary.

Mariana Padilla is the fifth appointee to the post under the Lujan Grisham administration

Gun violence in New Mexico: a view from the state’s top trauma center

Formulaic prattle about candidates going to extremes has been debasing campaigns for decades.

The Line Fire has threatened thousands of homes and commercial structures as it burns along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest just east of Los Angeles.

If you're a Meow Wolf fan, you may want to spend Halloween in Houston this year as that's when and where their newest exhibit will open.

Forecasters warned that hurricane-force winds and a dangerous storm surge would begin to be felt in Louisiana on Wednesday ahead of a likely afternoon or evening landfall.

Bernalillo County commissioners voted 3-1 to increase residential solid waste fees by 6.5% Tuesday night. Low income and very low income fees would only be increa… Read moreHow much will your trash collection fees increase by?

Police arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing a friend during an argument while four-wheeling at Montessa Park.

The Bernalillo County Commission appointed Thomas De Pree to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Tuesday with a 3-1 vote, filling a vacant… Read moreBernalillo County Commission fills vacancies in air quality, water quality boards

Pigs squealed like a discordant church choir as young New Mexico 4-H Club members and Future Farmers of America kids worked to put a last-minute shine on their swine. Read moreSwine that shine, goats galore: New Mexico's ag youth put the (live)stock in the State Fair

For those who haven’t yet been to Expo New Mexico for the State Fair, Wednesday is Dollar Day and the cheapest way to get in. For just a $1 admission (cash only),… Read moreWednesday's Fair fun: Dollar prices, chance to explore higher ed options

SANTA FE — With Election Day approaching, outside groups have been pumping hefty sums of money into New Mexico legislative races.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed two earthquakes struck Tuesday morning on the west side of the Albuquerque metro.

An earthquake and aftershock were felt Tuesday morning in western Bernalillo County

ALBUQUERQUE (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Metro Volleyball Championship kicks off tonight with Pool Play and the Rio Rancho high schools are looking to make some waves a… Read more2024 Metro Volleyball Championship preview

The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2024 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

Get your grunge look on and get ready for Tuesday because many of us in New Mexico are forecast to go back to the 90s.

Israel said Tuesday a criminal investigation has been launched into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle who was taking part in a demonstration against settlements.

The annual New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge took place Monday and they crowned new champions.

A judge on Tuesday sentenced Jonathan Matthew Lujan to 15 years in prison in a 2023 drunken-driving crash that killed a Santa Fe man and injured two others.

BREAKING NEWS - City worker finds unresponsive person in Montessa Park. APD finds that victim is dead from possible gunshot wound. Investigation ongoing.

Police are looking for two suspects each accused of pulling out a gun on employees during an alleged robbery last month.

Parents say they fought back their own fears to encourage their children to return Tuesday and felt relieved when the school day was over.

A hearing starts Wednesday to consider the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s 2025 renewable energy plan.

An Albuquerque man and woman are accused of causing over $100,000 in damages while burglarizing several businesses over the past couple of months.

Ethel Rosenberg, along with her husband, Julius, was put to death in 1953 after being convicted of conspiring to steal secrets about the atomic bomb for the Russians.

The Albuquerque Isotopes are already down to their final homestand of the season, which kicks off Tuesday and goes through Sunday.

Coffee and conversation are the ultimate pair and you can get both Tuesday at "Coffee with a Cop" with the Albuquerque Police Department.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham didn’t have to look far to find her fifth public education secretary since taking office in 2019.

City of Albuquerque employees found a dead body in Southeast Albuquerque Tuesday morning, Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said.

Gov. announces $46 million in new funding for rural health care providers Tuesday, 10 September 2024 06:33 gallupsun SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sept. 9 that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to

Gov. appoints Mariana Padilla as secretary of public education department Tuesday, 10 September 2024 11:24 gallupsun SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sept. 10 the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department.Padilla has served as the Director of the New

The European Union’s Court of Justice upheld a lower court’s decision on Tuesday.

Confirmed by Volcano Discovery, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in Rio Rancho at around 9:30 am Sept. 10. Read moreLevel 2.5 quake felt in Rio Rancho

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Many in New Mexico spotted a strange object in the sky on Tuesday morning. The object in the sky is a high-altitude balloon launched by World View. Advertisement The balloon is part of the company's Stratolite balloon system. The balloon is filled with helium and a super-pressure

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Albuquerque – Earlier today, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department were called out to the 700 block of Nashville Avenue SW about a suspicious device. BCSO and the Albuquerque Police Department EOD unit worked to make the area safe for residents. BCSO and APD were able to safely destroy the suspicious

Police have started a homicide investigation near Montessa Park in southeast Albuquerque.According to Albuquerque Police, a person was found dead in the area of the park on Tuesday morning. The person was found by city workers. Advertisement Police haven't released information on how the person died. This is a developing

About 75 volunteers lined Vista Verde Memorial Park at dawn Tuesday morning to begin the annual tradition of planting nearly 3,000 American flags on the cemetery'… Read moreA commitment to never forget

A poignant phrase will likely echo Wednesday at the World Trade Center when 9/11 victims relatives remember loved ones lost in the 2001 attacks. The words ‘I never got to meet you’ are the sound of generational change at ground zero. Relative…

An Española man will be held in jail until trial in multiple cases after he allegedly burglarized a house while on bail, for allegedly breaking a police officer’s pinky as he was being handcuffed for jaywalking, and dislocated a Walmart employee’s arm while she engaged in a tug-of-war to ret…

Downtown streets that had been closed for the investigation before 11 a.m. Sunday finally reopened around 5 a.m. Monday.

HED News: ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) has announced the annual Pathway to College and Career Day at the New Mexico State Fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Main Street area of the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds. Pathway to College and Career Day

Two New Mexico lawmakers are among more than 60 congressional Democrats calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to revise a must-pass federal farm bill that slashes …

A recent uptick in off-roading by trucks and other vehicles in the Rio Grande near Belen has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the local irrigation district to issue a warning to the public: stop, or face further consequences. The Rio Grande is currently drying between Albuquerque and

The state has dismissed its murder case against 38-year-old Zachary Babitz in the death and carjacking of Gordon Wilson, 83.

Former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs opened the County Council meeting this evening by honoring the memory of former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan: Before we begin tonight’s meeting, let’s take a moment to remember former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan, who died tragically Friday morning

The University of New Mexico-Gallup has recently installed a new statue on its campus as part of the New Mexico Arts program, Art in Public Places.

For a limited time, Roswell Animal Services is offering pet owners low-cost vouchers for spaying or neutering their dogs and cats.

Vasquez and MLGHow important is abortion to Democratic hopes in New Mexico this fall? So important that even Rep. Gabe Vasquez shed his usual caution and showed up for the groundbreaking of a new $10 million reproductive health center in Las Cruces hosted by Gov. Lujan Grisham, one of the

Lawmakers this year replenished the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, which pays for expansions for Medicaid providers.

LAS CRUCES – Mesilla Valley Community of Hope staff are working to trade shopping carts used by unhoused citizens with other means of transporting their belongings, but so far the substitutes are less than durable. Community of Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers various services to unhoused community members

Oregon counties have eased into the state’s new approach to addressing fentanyl overdoses and drug addiction. In its first four days, eight people in Oregon’s largest county agreed to participate in a deflection program intended to steer drug users away from courts and jail and into treatment or other recovery

It can be scary to be in the hospital, especially when you're a kid. But, there's a group of dedicated people who help ease those fears.

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Health Council announces the launch of a comprehensive Health Care Quality and Accessibility Survey, aimed at gathering information and input regarding the health and well-being of the community. Invitations to take the survey will be mailed to all Los Alamos County residents the week

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Frontier Food Hub’s first-ever Salsa Showdown on Saturday was deemed a success, with more than a dozen entries in the contest and a winner who will see her salsa commercially produced and marketed across the state. But even more than that was the

Carlo Mora-Monge has been a significant contributor to the College of Business' mission of aiding students and faculty in achieving their highest potential for over 20 years.

DeSean Liggins, 21, is charged with a slew of felonies, including attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

More research into ways to reduce forever chemicals in the food supply will be conducted in Maine through millions of dollars in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week. Three of the ten institutions awarded grants will focus their work in Maine. The Mi’kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy

State Fair News: ALBUQUERQUE – Sept. 11 is the much anticipated “Dollar Day” at the New Mexico State Fair. On Dollar Day, for just a buck per person, fairgoers can enjoy all that the State Fair has to offer in the form of live entertainment, one-of-a-kind spectaculars and unique New

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in a highly anticipated and potentially consequential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia — just over two months after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance precipitated his exit from the race. The debate, to be hosted by ABC

Police allege south-side Speedway attendant Diego Reyes-Andrade, 33, fired shots during a fight with a customer Friday night.

WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from a five-week recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is already unlawful — to a stopgap funding bill that is already teeing up a battle with the Senate and White House. The GOP

Elk moving from a ponderosa pine forest out into one of Valles Caldera National Preserve’s large valles. Between 2,500 and 3,000 elk occupy the park. Courtesy/NPS NPS News: JEMEZ SPRINGS — The 2024 elk hunting season is underway in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Hunters who received a draw from New

On Monday, Arsenio Romero made his case to staff, students and the community for the leadership of New Mexico State University, the first of five candidates to appear in person and by video conference this week to make statements and answer questions about their qualifications and vision for the job.

CARLSBAD — A motorcycle accident when he was 19 years old left Dustin Berg physically paralyzed. But it has not dampened his spirit for outdoor and recreational adventures.

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent This past Saturday, the Silver City Public Library partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. More than 15 children attended to help commemorate Smokey and his contribution to helping keep wild areas safe from forest fires and to teach

New Mexico has been ranked 46th in WalletHub’s 2024 Happiest States in America report, indicating significant challenges in emotional, physical, and social well-being. One of the most concerning statistics is that the state has the highest rate of divorce in the nation, with a separation and divorce rate 1.7 times

Los Alamos County Councilor Melenee Hand presents a National Clean Up Day in Los Alamos Proclamation to Environmental Services Management Analyst Joshua Levings during the Council meeting this evening at the Municipal Building. Courtesy/LAC Read More

EAA Chapter 691 News: EAA Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting a Young Eagles Rally, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 21 at the Los Alamos Airport. They will be giving free airplane rides to kids 8-17 years old. Beginning Wednesday evening, parents can register online for the rally by

A new land swap deal could help the New Mexico state government's efforts to boost public safety and the city's efforts to develop the Rail Trail.

One of the most popular stations at the Dragonfly Festival on Saturday was the large pool filled with fish. This boy got some help detangling his catch from the net by…

Courtesy/LAC COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) is notifying the public that all users of the Citizen Self Service Portal, which includes planning, business licenses, land use and building permitting, will need to create new accounts, even if they previously had one. This update is part

Current Commissioner James Ellison is among the 13 candidates being considered for a new term on the Public Regulation Commission that begins next year.

The three-year, nearly $500,000 grant will help UNM linguistics professors, and a U.K.-based colleague, build on research.

The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Country Club.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Law enforcement was able to disarm a suspicious package in Albuquerque.The response was at an address on Nashville Avenue SW. That road was closed on Monday, Sept. 9 during the police activity. Advertisement The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and Albuquerque police bomb squad were called to the

The politics of a presidential election are swirling around the event.

Studio project also on Bernalillo County Commission agenda

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump will take center stage for the second presidential debate in Pennsylvania Tuesday, Sept. 10. New Mexicans spoke on concerns they believe are impacting the state. KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff weighs in

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A traffic stop led Bernalillo County deputies to make a drug trafficking arrest and impound a vehicle.The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said James Guest was inside the vehicle and had arrest warrants. The warrants were for trafficking controlled substances and being a felon in possession of a

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new housing project is soon to be underway in the international district of Albuquerque. The new apartments will be developed from one of the vacant towers on San Mateo Boulevard and Central Avenue. Near the intersection, two vacant buildings, once used as offices and banks, are

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was a somber day for loved ones and the Albuquerque community as they all said goodbye to police officer Bianca Quintana. "She was the rock that they depended on, and I know it was her diligence and her respect and admiration for her colleagues that measure

The goal of the program is to encourage people, even those in small apartments, to grow food or flowers for themselves.

The Palace Modern seeks to offer the privacy of Airbnb with the luxury and structure of a hotel a block from the Plaza.

The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Site north of Española is by far the largest such site in New Mexico with estimates of more than 100,000 petroglyphs.

Senator only member of Congress on Time 100 list

SANTA FE, N.M. — Police arrested a suspect after a gas station shooting over the weekend. Santa Fe police officers went to a Speedway Gas Station at 5741 Airport Road for a person being shot at. It happened just after midnight early Sunday morning, Sept. 8. Advertisement Your neighborhood: Local

‘Not included’ in plan for mitigating 20th-century leak

It's the largest death toll in such an attack since the beginning of the war in Gaza 11 months ago.

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe police said Justin Jimenez barreled through several barricades in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee. When he began to approach the fiesta at a high rate of speed, officers opened fire."We just ducked down, and it was chaotic because we were looking for all the

Businesswoman and author Thelma Domenici, the sister of the late Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., died Sunday in her home in Albuquerque with friends and family by her side. She was 96.

Employees of Public Service Company of New Mexico will be volunteering across the state Thursday in an effort the state's largest electricity provider designated as it…

Taos Ski Valley has received recertification as a B Corporation as well as its highest B Impact Assessment score yet.

New Mexico's real estate market appears to be heating up, according to a recent report, with both more home sales and higher prices that have led to the median sale pr…

In an order dated Friday, Idaho Second District Judge John C. Judge said he was concerned about defendant Bryan Kohberger’s ability to receive a fair trial.

It’s 32 going on 13 for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.

The warrant affidavit quotes a text message that police say Couch sent to a woman 30 minutes before he opened fire Saturday on Interstate 75.

It’s a little early for Halloween, but some bats are already making waves in Albuquerque.

Sage's friendliness and excellent food took me by the hand and sat me in the corner with a pastry while they managed everyday life.

Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is looking for a man wanted for an August homicide in the area of Valencia and Anderson in Southeast Albuquerque.

In the upcoming issue of Enchanted Homes, we will showcase the “Artful Home,” featuring a tour of the art compound of the legendary Taos artist Thom Wheeler on Kit Carson

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving officers with the Santa Fe Police Department and deputies with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.New Mexico State Police say the events that led to multiple shootings involving officers began early Sunday morning when the owner of

A pedestrian is in critical condition after a vehicle struck them Sept. 8. Read morePedestrian in critical condition after 528 crash

PED awarded $60 million federal grant to improve literacy outcomes Monday, 09 September 2024 10:45 gallupsun SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department announced on Sept. 9 that it will receive nearly $60 million in federal grant funds over the next five years to develop and implement evidence-based

The Justice Department and a coalition of states contend Google built and maintains a monopoly over online advertising.

Last school year saw notable gains in student attendance statewide Monday, 09 September 2024 10:33 gallupsun SANTA FE — Data for the 2023–2024 school year reveals a significant drop in New Mexico's chronic absenteeism rate, which has decreased to 32.8%—a 6.42% reduction from the previous year."We will continue to build

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is rejecting a proposal Speaker Mike Johnson has put forward that links continued government funding for six months with a measure to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

RIO RANCHO (Sept. 7, 2024) -- Community members, public works, first responder, Mayor Gregg Hull and Councilman Bob Tyler himself were all in attendance on Saturd… Read moreBig turn out for Councilman Bob Tyler Meet 'n' Greet

The remote Duck Valley reservation that straddles Nevada and Idaho has battled toxic contaminants on its land for decades.

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a woman found in a vehicle hidden by a grove of trees on U.S. Highway 84/64.

Today's court deadline requiring the New Mexico Project to report to the state who gives the PAC money and how they spend it will come and go without any compliance as the group appeals the decision to a higher court. That's the word from businessman and politico Jeff Apodaca who

Ace Kivett says this is the last thing he expected to see in downtown Santa Fe Sunday. "First thing I heard was there were shots fired right down here kind of by like right where the plaza is," Kivett said. Advertisement Kivett telling KOAT the officer-involved shooting which caused the

The Santa Fe Police Department has seen a slight decrease in crime overall in the first seven months of 2024 with particular declines in homicides, arson cases and burglaries.

One day after a carjacking followed by a series of police shootings abruptly ended a popular New Mexico cultural celebration, local officials say there’s no indication the violence was directly connected to the controversial event. Santa Fe Police and at least one Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputy shot at Justin

Final day of Fiesta shattered by violence and chaos as police say a reckless driver in a stolen vehicle prompted four shootings by officers in the downtown area.

For decades, the Historical/Hysterical Parade has showcased Santa Fe's humor — especially in election years — and its connections to the past.

Elk bugling across the mountains and valleys makes fall a memorable season to visit Carson National Forest's 101,794-acre Valle Vidal unit.

SANTA FE, N.M. — A suspect is in custody after police were involved in a shooting incident Sunday near Santa Fe Plaza.A spokesman for Santa Fe police confirms the incident occurred near Washington Avenue and East Palace Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. No officers were injured. Advertisement Krystel Lucero, the

Residents of Rio Rancho in the area of Parr Road and Rosewood Drive sheltered in place around 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Read moreResidents sheltered in place for gun incident Friday

A lawsuit arguing the city has a historic preservation duty to put the Soldiers' Monument back up goes to trial this week.

A handful of candidates who supported an old law criminalizing abortion are on the ballot in what could be close contests.

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

How do you know if an artificial intelligence system is so powerful that it poses a security danger and shouldn’t be unleashed without careful oversight? For regulator…

During the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair, taking place in Window Rock, Arizona, Republicans came out in full force to support 45th President Donald Trump, New Mexico’s U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici, who is challenging Martin Heinrich, and other Republicans with a float and signs at the parade. Many Republicans

A man was sentenced on Thursday to five years of probation for shooting at a vehicle that contained his wife and their child.

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Six-year-old Dray Pacheco was "over the moon" recently as he entered his new space-themed bedroom courtesy of Make-A-Wish New Mexico. With planet decals on the walls a…

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2025 enjoyed their first event at the welcome reception at the Roswell County Club. Classes for the nine-month prog…

Santa Fe Community College will offer College Ready, a five-part course, to help student parents prepare to go to college.

More than two months after Hurricane Beryl, the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair…

Roswell City Councilor Juliana Halvorson is shown taking photographs of local animal lovers and advocates who gathered Saturday morning to "Walk for Shelter Animals." …

Officials from nine southern European Union countries have pledged to work together to develop more water-saving technologies in agriculture as the prospect of worseni…

Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens. The recommendations were issued by the Scandinavian country’s public health agenc…

Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs. That means parents face a dizzying array of choices.

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