by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Socorro Consolidated School Board voted on June 27 to offer Aubrey Tucker the position of interim superintendent, two days after voting to rescind Ron Hendrix's contract.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
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 … Read moreSelf-taught local glasswork artist fine tunes his skills
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
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by: Vanessa Maciel
Pilgrims starting from three different locations – North Costilla, Estancia and Bernal – will take part in the Pilgrimages for Vocations to Chimayo event. The three groups will converge at the Santuario de Chimayo on June 10. Pilgrims starting from three different locations – North Costilla, Estancia and Bernal –
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
Anchorum Health Foundation makes investment in Las Vegas
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Anchorum Health Foundation is proud to announce a $25 million investment over the next five years in five community foundations across northern New Mexico. This investment acknowledges the vital role community foundations play
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Community Calendar 3/17/2023
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by: Curtis Bennally
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Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Is the formation of an electric utility still viable for the City of Socorro? A recent feasibility study presented to the council last week says it is. However, it will depend heavily on the right financing options, wholesale power supply cos…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Silver City Daily Press
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Julian Paras
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For years, Locker 505 has provided shoes, pants, and other necessities for school children. However, they are expecting thousands of kids who need different items this year and are asking for the community's help throughout the school year. "It's very obvious that the need is statewide. It's
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:08AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
State Forestry Division offers hazard tree assistance
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Forestry Division is working with the USDA Forest Service to help mitigate potential hazards from trees that could damage roads, structures, or powerlines on private lands within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon fire area. “Our priority is to ensure the safety
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
From left, Alta Vista Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer Robert Nelson, Java Medical Group Chief Executive Officer Bappa Mukherji,Java Medical Group Chief Operations Officer Martha Henley and Dava Health, Inc., Board of Directors Secretary Brett Henley visit Luna Community College on Feb. 27. The hospital's top-level executives toured the campus,
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Socorro city leaders approved a working document meant to improve the long-range capital planning and budgeting of the city’s infrastructure. Last week, the city approved $11 million in capital improvements to the city in 2025 as part of its …
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Wanda Moeller | Publisher
The residents of Lincoln County were on the minds of Socorro County Board of Commissioners when it met last week.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Russell Huffman Asst. Editor El Defensor Chieftain
Visitors to the Socorro Senior Citizen's Center last week got a chance to learn and play the sport of cornhole as the center works toward establishing new and fun activities for its clients.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Juno Ogle
Silver Schools heads off cyberattack
The Silver Consolidated School District was the target of a cybersecurity incident last week, but Superintendent William Hawkins said no student or staff data was compromised. “This incident appears to have been what I would call a pre-ransomware attack,” Hawkins said. Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware,
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
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by: El Defensor Chieftain
May Sheriff’s Blotter
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Jail Log 7/26/2024
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 16 and July 22, 2024: Charles Sena, Murder (Open Count), Trafficking Controlled Substances (Possession With Intent) (Narcotic or Meth)
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
Makani Nakasone, left, and Jane Lumsden pose in front of Semilla Natural Foods on Monday, July 1. Lumsden’s youngest daughter, Nakasone is set to take over the shop by the end of July following her mother’s retirement. Makani Nakasone, left, and Jane Lumsden pose in front of Semilla Natural Foods
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: El Defensor Chieftain
Socorro Police Blotter
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by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Tabletop drill participants were asked to imagine an emergency scenario in which a train collided with a minivan on Otero and Chaparral Road.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Juno Ogle
Work session focuses on downtown issues
Community members joined with Silver City town councilors and officials last week to discuss a variety of ideas for stemming issues that have been aggravating businesses and visitors in the downtown area for months. Above all, however, a council member joined the mayor in asking the community for patience. The
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
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by: Faith Egbuonu
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a series of public safety town halls in Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Espanola. The first public safety town hall will be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center on Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. With
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:08AM
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POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Chad P Padilla, 32, of Socorro, was arrested on a warrant as well as being charged with a controlled substance after an incident reported at 4 p.m. on May 17 on Arroyo Drive. As the officer approached Pa…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: David Edward Albright
Damp, overcast weather would not thwart the crowds from lining Main Street Friday morning for the 2024 Connie Mack World Series Parade. The hourlong parade began shortly after 10 a.m., with enthusiastic parents, supporters and players capturing photos galore. The Farmington Fire Department honor guard and ladder engine opened the
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: El Defensor Chieftain
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by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
An update on the Eagle Picher Carefree Battery superfund site is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 18 at Socorro City Hall. The EPA, in cooperation with the New Mexico Environment Department, will update the community on the site’s soil and ground…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
The total combined taxable values for 2024 reached over three hundred million, Julie Griego, county assessor, announced at the Socorro County meeting last week.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Debra Mayeux
A Farmington woman who was investigated by the Region II Narcotics Task Force has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tasheena Hoskie, 42, allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase between New Mexico and Arizona on July 12, leading to “the seizure of over half a kilogram
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
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by: Wanda Moeller | Publisher
Ten days ago, the New Mexico Supreme Court rejected Socorro Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) proposed rate increase of $1.2 million proposed in 2018 for five years.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
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. Read moreCatron County Sheriff impounds five vehicles, 21 people
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
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by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
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 … Read moreMain Stream New Mexico seeks community input
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Debra Mayeux
A Farmington man accused of choking his girlfriend and attacking the woman’s 15-year-old daughter will remain in jail until his trial. District Judge Curtis Gurley ordered Peter Wilcox, 35, to stay in the San Juan County Detention Center after an hourlong hearing Friday to determine his conditions of release. Wilcox
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: T.J. Wilham
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A former state corrections department physician whose throat was cut, and he was stabbed several times by an inmate, is now suing the state claiming guards were unable to get him help because doors would not open.The doctor, Rajeesh Sharma, who was working at the Central New
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Julian Paras
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County is facing a lawsuit and is being accused of withholding information from the public regarding Metropolitan Detention Center records. "Don't we want to know that everybody is being treated equally? Don't we know if there are bad apples that they can be found and rooted
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
The Las Vegas Jewish Community, a local, nonprofit organization, helped spearhead the fundraising effort to buy the building back. The effort involved many phone calls, Nancy Terr said, as well as a GoFundMe page. The fundraising began in mid-August 2022. The Las Vegas Jewish Community, a local, nonprofit organization, helped
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
Fire victims eligible for emergency loans
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) has announced a series of measures designed to provide financial assistance and relief to communities impacted by fires in New Mexico. “For some members and employees of DNCU, these fires have hit home, literally” explained Chuck Valenti, CEO/President of DNCU. “When fires interrupt our lives
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Marika Renee Driver was fishing with her kids in San Acacia on June 1 when she thought she heard small barks. “Then my kids started yelling puppies,” Driver said. Her kids found a litter of six puppies that appeared to be part Chihuahua. Next…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police are responding to a wanted person barricaded at a motel in Albuquerque.Police said the suspect is at the Loma Verde Motel at the 7500 block of Central Avenue. Advertisement Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsThe Albuquerque Police Department also said its SWAT unit
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Julian Paras
CEDAR CREST, N.M. — A local thrift store is now picking up pieces left behind from a devastating crash Friday morning."It wasn't a shock; it was sad more than anything," John Ross said. Advertisement He is the co-executive director for Talking Talons Youth Leadership. The group's store, Talking Talons Thrift
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Breana Albizu
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Whether you like it cold or hot, it's all food you can find pretty quickly. Especially if you live in Rio Rancho. And we're not talking restaurants. But rather, food trucks. They've been popping up around town since May. Advertisement "We have a variety of food
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Faith Egbuonu
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Joe Biden announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming 2024 presidential election while endorsing, Vice President Kamala Harris, in his announcement via 'X' formerly known as Twitter on Sunday, July 21. KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff weighs in on the impact of the
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court ruled today that the state Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has the power to set rates different from those proposed by a rural electric cooperative. In a unanimous opinion, the Court upheld the Commission…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – Friday, 7:57 p.m. Couple of games in the books for the opening night contests. The Dallas Tigers scored five times in the top of the sixth inning, overcoming a four-run deficit to beat the Acadiana Cajuns by a final of 10-9 at the Sports Complex. Jailen Watkins drove
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
The historic building that once housed the Salome General store, which supplied ranchers and miners with a variety of goods at the turn of the century in Magdalena, is being brought back to life.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jo Lutz
By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The Grant County Commission held their regular meeting last Thursday, followed Monday morning by a short emergency meeting — each with a focus on an elemental public emergency. Thursday’s meeting brought public commenters with complaints about junk-covered properties like the one that caught fire
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Silver City Daily Press,Source New Mexico
By AUSTIN FISHER, PATRICK LOHMANN and DANIELLE PROKOP Source New Mexico Closed-door disagreements about the special legislative session on crime spilled into public view Monday, with the governor and top legislative leaders hosting dueling press conferences blaming each other for an impasse just days before lawmakers are set to convene.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Bernalillo County jail is investigating another inmate being wrongfully released from a facility. It's the third time it has happened in July.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 News Advertisement The Metropolitan Detention Center said it incorrectly released Desiree Sanchez, 44, on Wednesday, July 24.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
Smoke from the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire picked up in the late afternoon on Tuesday, April 26. Smoke from the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire picked up in the late afternoon on Tuesday, April 26. The Las Vegas NM Community Foundation has awarded its first emergency relief grants in the wake
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
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 Marke… Read moreDatil Mini Market offers fresh produce
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Beth Urech
Contrafact Esther Moses Andre Garcia Nuthmann Franz Vote Contrafact Forgive me if you find my title cheeky or even confusing, but I couldn’t resist. The last time I wrote about music, I entitled my column “Bach is Back.” Today you’ll learn about two new musical events happening “back to back”
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Silver Consolidated Schools is correcting informational graphics about the tax implications of an upcoming special bond election — but not soon enough to avert a tense town hall meeting Monday, where a man was ultimately removed from the building after belligerently speaking about
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Socorro School’s superintendent, Ron Hendrix, expressed shock at the notice of his termination on Monday.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
The City of Socorro is owed almost $200,000 in debt it hasn’t managed to collect. Last week, Socorro City Council agreed to charge-off uncollectable utility and ambulance accounts it hasn’t been able to collect for the past four years. A tota…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Only 22% of Socorro County’s eligible voters went to the ballot box on Tuesday with 2,006 ballots cast. The local voting rate matched the statewide with 230,436 voters out of the 1,011,360 eligible or 22% voting in New Mexico. In local electi…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: CHASE WOODRUFF
A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in February sued to block the merger between grocery giant Kroger,
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
SANTA FE, N.M. — Police recovered several vehicles and took people into custody in Santa Fe.Police are at the McDonald's near Cerrillos Road. A patrol team with the Santa Fe Police Department responded on Thursday, July 25. Advertisement Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsPolice found three stolen
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
SANTA FE, N.M. — Old Man Gloom is set to burn for the 100th time at Zozobra this year. To celebrate the special centennial moment, there is something new being added to the show. As screams and groans are heard at Fort Marcy Park, thousands of drones will align near
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Debra Mayeux
A young man learning to drive had a frightening experience this week, when his car was struck by a semitrailer in an alleged incident of road rage. The youth was driving with his mother about 3:25 p.m. July 24 on County Road 3000 when a Farmington man driving a semitrailer
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
With four Socorro County commissioners present, the board voted unanimously to offer the Socorro County manager position to Andrew Lotrich at their meeting last week. Commissioner Glenn Duggins was not in attendance for the vote. “We had some…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Leah Romero
LAS CRUCES – Hundreds of Southern New Mexicans packed into the Las Cruces Convention Center Thursday evening for over five hours of public discussion on public safety. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held the first in a series of town halls to hear from community members that live in
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
A grant from the New Mexico Human Services Department may help Las Vegas and its surrounding communities ease their healthcare provider shortage by attracting more physicians to the area. The residency planning grant is aimed at helping the area establish residency training programs for physicians. Such programs could help bring
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Herds of feral horses in New Mexico may be in danger and neighbors to the iconic beasts of the southwest are concerned.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Visitors to the Socorro Senior Citizen’s Center last week got a chance to learn and play the sport of cornhole as the center works toward establishing new and fun activities for its clients. “We’re trying some new activities to see what you k…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Juno Ogle
DA: State must fund facilities for treatment
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff As New Mexico’s legislators convene in the Roundhouse today for the start of a special session called by the governor to address public safety issues, some in southwest New Mexico say that more treatment options for behavioral health and other issues should be the
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Wanda Moeller | Publisher
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… Read moreCo-op claims city violated NM Civil Rights Act
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Andrew Lotrich will start his new position as county manager on July 10.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
Eight Socorro County cadets took part in the Civil Air Patrol's annual summer encampment on the campus of New Mexico Tech. The program is designed to give cadets a better understanding of the military experience and to educate them about the …
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Kenneth Dunklee, 38, of Socorro was sentenced last week to 273 years in prison for sexual crimes against a child and incest.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
FUMC to host meet and greet for new pastor July 8
Rev Joe Marshall is newly appointed to serve as the Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Las Vegas. The church is part of the New Mexico Annual Conference and Albuquerque District. Joe and his wife Anna live in Albuquerque and their three adult children and four grandchildren are scattered
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
Silver and gold miner Clyde Norman struck it rich in the mid-1920s, but it wasn't precious metals that put money in his pocket – it was pies made from dried apples.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Silver City Daily Press
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Faith Egbuonu
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: New Mexico's Homeless Coalition point-in-time count report shows an increase in homelessness over a three-year span in Albuquerque. The point-in-time count report reveals 1,152 people experienced homelessness in 2021 compared to 1,311 in 2022—a 13.8% increase from the year before. In 2023, the report revealed
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
The historic Eagle Guest Ranch is the heart of Datil, New Mexico, and its owners, Blaine and Jacquie Atwood, are famous for their steaks and home-style hospitality.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Valencia County News-Bulletin
Catron County Commision will have it’s regular meeting at 9 a.m. on June 12 held at the Catron County Fair building at 75 The Lane, Reserve, NM. According to the Catron County release, following the business meeting at 12:30 p.m. there will …
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
One local business owner believes Socorro has the potential to become a popular tourist destination. The drawing factor? Aliens. With the completion of the mural dedicated to Lonnie Zamora on his California Street storefront, Joe Torres hopes…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Juno Ogle
WNMU regents laud Shepard’s performance
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents gave President Joseph Shepard a top rating and a full financial bonus in his annual performance evaluation presented at the board’s regular meeting Monday morning. Praise from the regents came in light of what each called
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: El Defensor Chieftain
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Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jessica Carranza Pino | Editor
Catron County Commissioners invited U.S. Fish and Wildlife, for a discussion last Wednesday on wolf predidation to clarify when it’s legal to kill Mexican wolves, drawing in over 100 locals to the hours long meeting.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Jaeden Day
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Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
SANTA FE, N.M. — Police detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a dog in Santa Fe. The shooting happened on Tuesday evening, July 23.The Santa Fe Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Hickox Street. Police officers arrived to find a woman and her dog shot. Advertisement Your
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:07AM
by: Russell Huffman | Assistant Editor
Master saddle maker and leather craftsman Tony Perille is keeping the West alive one stitch at a time. The Pie Town saddle maker has become a true artist whose creations have a year-long waiting list.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Wanda Moeller | Publisher
Fifty-five acres along Interstate 25, two miles north of Socorro is undergoing a transformation that has been years in the making. Read moreEagle Picher cleanup still a work in progress
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Wanda Moeller | Publisher
While the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled against Socorro Electric Cooperative (SEC) in its case against the Public Regulations Commission (PRC), Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker said he hopes the Supreme Court will drop the fines leveled against th…
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – A pair of wrestlers representing Bloomfield High School took part in the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Wrestling Nationals last weekend in Fargo, North Dakota. Hunter Samora and Gunner Samora, wrestling for New Mexico, each won a pair of matches in the event, which featured more
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Beth Urech
The NMHU Jazz Ensemble during a rehearsal. Dr. Jessie Wenchieh Lo Kathleen Wilson Dr. André García-Nuthmann The Linda Vista Community Chorus during a rehearsal. Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m., NMHU Music Presents “Una Serenata de Canciones.” We are delighted to welcome three gifted musicians: Dr. Kathleen Wilson, soprano; Dr.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
San Miguel County property tax deadline extended
As wildfires require New Mexicans to evacuate their homes, the Taxation and Revenue Department has approved a three-month extension for payment of 2021 property taxes in San Miguel County. Payment of the second half of 2021 property taxes would normally be due April 10, 2022, although taxpayers had until May
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Alx Lee
With two weeks left in summer break, the halls of Kirtland Central High School were filled the sounds of woodwind and brass instruments ringing through with the occasional drum cadence. The KCHS Band Camp has started because of the dedication of two seniors who are serving as this year’s drum
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
SHOPLIFTING – Leroy Gallegos, 34, of Socorro, was arrested for two counts each of an outstanding warrant, shoplifting and criminal trespass after an incident at W… Read moreSocorro Police Report
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Juno Ogle
Phone policies, enforcement delay Cobre handbooks
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Discussions about student cell phone use in the Cobre Consolidated Schools dominated the Board of Education’s meeting Monday night, and while district administrators encouraged no change in the policy, the board voted to approve only the elementary-level student/parent handbook, postponing approval of handbooks for
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Staff Report
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing over $71 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Nogal Canyon Bridge along …
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:04AM
by: Alx Lee
Schools within the Central Consolidated School District are expected to welcome students back to school on Aug. 6, so the Tri-City Record sat down with Superintendent Steve Carlson to reflect on the past year and identify district priorities for the new school year. As of July 26, there is an
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:05AM
by: Michael Hodock
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Michael Hodock
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Associated Press
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Rt. 66 Arts Alliance continues its summer tradition of community art displays, encouraging youth and adult emerging artists to showcase their talents. This summer’s exhibit is on display at the East Mt. Library in
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
Talking Talons is a well-known thrift shop in Cedar Crest. The owner says the driver caused thousands of dollars of damage.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:22AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Police say they arrested a 17-year-old male for shooting a security guard Friday afternoon at Coronado Mall.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:41PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 01:10AM
by: Mesha Begay
We are learning more about a day last month when Albuquerque police officers shot and killed a man on the West Side.
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:24AM
by: Damon Scott
Neighborhood works toward housing, social service solutions for those experiencing homelessness
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:38PM
by: City Desk staff report
Shooting happens in plain daylight interrupting Friday afternoon shopping
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:52PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:34AM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Police: One hospitalized after I-25 crash near Glorieta
Traffic was diverted onto N.M. 50 from Interstate 25 Friday after a crash that involved multiple vehicles.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:15PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:29PM
by: Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer
Aug. 7 is the first day of school for most Albuquerque Public Schools students and Superintendent Gabriella Blakey has a message for them. Read moreStudent absenteeism remains stubbornly high at APS
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:51PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:57PM
by: newsdesk
BREAKING NEWS - At around 12:55PM, shots rang out at Coronado Mall near the Footlocker. Reportedly, a security guard was shot. Their condition is unknown.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:04PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:22PM
by: Elizabeth McCall
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:13PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:06PM
by: City Desk staff report
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:54PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:26PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Police: Sonic employee shot in the head is in critical condition
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:49PM
by: Colleen Heild / Journal Investigative Reporter
A new state Supreme Court ruling linked to "good time" credits will knock five years off the time that Sergio Almanza spends in prison for killing a 7-year-old bo… Read moreDA frustrated as court ruling would reduce prison time for killer in River of Lights case
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:53PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center says it is taking steps to improve its booking and discharge processes after a third inmate was mistakenly rel… Read moreBernalillo County jail says it's beefing up processes after third mistaken release
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:38PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:06PM
by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer
Albuquerque police released videos and gave a play-by-play account of an officer fatally shooting a man wielding what turned out to be a BB gun last month on the … Read morePolice detail fatal shooting of man holding BB gun on West Side
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:28PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:19PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Recovery from the June flooding of the Rio Chama is a slow effort, and some Medanales residents are still affected.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:58AM
by: By Margaret O'Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Report: Training, data needed to limit use of restraint and seclusion in schools
Advocates called for data collection and training for school personnel to report — and curb — use of restraint and seclusion.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:19AM
by: Matthew Narvaiz / Journal Staff Writer
A gallon of gas is averaging $3.17 in Albuquerque this week.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:04PM
by: Cathy Cook / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexico is one step closer to using $675 million in federal dollars to get high speed internet to more people across the state. Read moreNew Mexico is a step closer to breaking ground on $675 million in broadband projects
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:56PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:07PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Old Man Gloom will soon meet his fiery fate but soon he will have a new arch nemesis as the current Fire Dancer is passing the torch.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:41PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
There's a local man who's been skyrocketing to stardom, simply by making videos about New Mexico's unique culture.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:07PM
by: Source NM
Hundreds of additional attendees packed the Las Cruces Convention Center forcing venue to open additional space
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:41PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:45PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to appear Sunday on CBS' Face the Nation, her second appearance this year.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:40PM
by: UNM Health
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:22PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:32PM
by: Sean Reider and Lucas Peerman / Journal Staff Writers
Take a look at the athletes who have ties to New Mexico ahead of the opening ceremonies on Friday
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:00AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:00PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
Priscilla "PC" Ulibarri founded PC's Restaurant and Lounge, a south-side eatery that's become a staple for locals, in 1986.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:53PM
by: By John Leicester and Megan Janetsky Associated Press
Widespread travel disruptions triggered by what French officials said were coordinated arson attacks on high-speed rail lines and rains in Paris had dampened the mood ahead of the ceremony's start on Friday evening.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:32PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 10:02AM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
State police charge Chamisal man in shooting that killed brother, teen girl
Manuel Laurencio Martinez, 76, told officers an argument with his brother and the girl "escalated from verbal to physical," documents say.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:31AM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has granted a motion allowing the First Judicial District Court to rule on former Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's request for a ne…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:28PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The bond would fund more than 50 road-paving projects citywide if it passes, including on Cerrillos and Airport roads.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:15PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:34PM
by: By Alanna Durkin Richer, María Verza and Christopher Sherman Associated Press
A U.S. law enforcement official says a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who has eluded authorities for decades was duped into flying into the U.S., where he was arrested in Texas alongside a son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 10:11AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:34AM
by: By Gabrielle Porter gporter@sfnewmexican.com
U.S. Army Private First Class Manuel Trujillo, who died in a prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines, was buried Friday.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:55PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:45PM
by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer
A 17-year-old boy is accused of shooting a security guard in the leg during a confrontation at Coronado Center on Friday afternoon in Northeast Albuquerque.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:20PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:00PM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
Supreme Court ruling restores day-for-day 'good time' credit for inmates convicted of DWI homicide
The ruling overturns a decision by a judge in Bernalillo County that involved a 2016 law change reclassifying DWI homicide to a second-degree felony.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:16AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held the first of three town hall meetings on public safety. The first one was Thursday in Las Cruces.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:45PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
Officials hope the new communications center will help bolster the county's recruitment and retention efforts at the 911 center.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:15PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:39PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Rich monsoon moisture returns Friday to New Mexico as we may see showers and storms with those heavy downpours.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:16PM
by: Cormac Dodd The New Mexican
The North Central Regional Transit District will soon restore some bus routes and extend service hours in Taos, Española, Red River and Chimay…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 10:02AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:01AM
by: SARAH PARVINI - AP Technology Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over art…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 07:21AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:22AM
by: THOMAS ADAMSON and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER - Associated Press
French officials says high-speed lines have been hit by arson attacks that heavily disrupted traffic hours before the opening of the high-risk Olympics opening ceremony. Rail operator SNCF said lines in the west, north and east of France were…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:20AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:50PM
by: By Thomas Adamson and Jeffrey Schaeffer Associated Press
French officials condemned the attacks as “criminal actions,” though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the Games.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:25AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:50AM
by: gallupsun
City plans for Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial parade Friday, 26 July 2024 08:51 gallupsun Public safety is a top priority for City of Gallup staff as the community prepares for hosting the 102nd Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. City staff are working closely with partners in law enforcement and the Inter-Tribal organization to
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:51AM
by: JAMES POLLARD, JULIE WATSON and STEPHEN SMITH - Associated Press
Wood pellet production has skyrocketed across the U.S. South to feed the European Union’s push for renewable energy to replace fossil fuels. But many people who live near manufacturing plants believe they make air dustier and residents sicker…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:58AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
Data indicates Vice President Kamala Harris could excite the Democratic base around the issue of abortion in a way that President Joe Biden struggled to get the message across. Harris, the presumptive nominee for the Democratic ticket for president, has been the voice for reproductive rights under the Biden administration.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:03AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:51AM
by: Susan Dunlap
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held the first of three planned public safety town hall meetings in Las Cruces on Thursday to promote her special session legislative agenda despite Democrats in the legislature saying her bills have substantive issues. Lujan Grisham took the stage flanked by Doña Ana District Attorney Gerald
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 05:31AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is investigating an inadvertent inmate release from the facility. The 44-year-old inmate, Desiree Sanchez, was released on Wednesday, July 24. She was being held on a preventative detention hold related to armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charges.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:18AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Courtesy/SALA SALA News: SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced this week’s lineup of events, featuring new movie releases, engaging community forums and classic film screenings. Here’s what’s happening:
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government is suing Bernalillo County, alleging officials are withholding public records from the community.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:45AM
by: Mesha Begay
A third inmate, 44-year-old Desiree Sanchez, has been mistakenly released this month from the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:28AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:14AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Courtesy image SALA News: The Oppenheimer Festival 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of the powerful and evocative documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico”, as a featured highlight of this year’s festival. This documentary sheds light on the untold story of the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear bomb
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
Four-H and FFA students make great memories and gain a great deal of knowledge by taking part in competitions such as the Chaves County 4-H &a…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
The Tanques Wildfire has burned 2,745 acres approximately 27 miles north of Cuba. Courtesy/SFNF SFNF News: The Tanques Wildfire is burning on the northwest corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) in the Cuba Ranger District, approximately 27 miles north of Cuba.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Director of TWP Sebastian Africano and SFNF Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez shake hands after signing two collaborative agreements. Courtesy/SFNF SFNF News: SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) signs two separate agreements with Fort Collins, Colo., based “Trees, Water and People” (TWP) to build upon successful collaborations between
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News: Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos invites the community to a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sunday, July 28, at Karen McLaughlin Hall of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Dr., to benefit fire and flood victims
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Leah Romero
LAS CRUCES – Hundreds of Southern New Mexicans packed into the Las Cruces Convention Center Thursday evening for over five hours of public discussion on public safety. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held the first in a series of town halls to hear from community members that live in
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested by authorities in Texas. Zambada has been a leader of the powerful cartel for decades alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:31AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:22PM
by: Alex Brown, Stateline
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Dr. Denise Montoya LANL Foundation News: SANTA FE — The LANL Foundation announces changes to its Board of Directors following elections conducted by the Board. After years of dedicated service, Kathryn Harris Tijerina has passed the leadership baton to Dr. Denise Montoya, who will now serve as Chair of the
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos Health Council News: Dr. Celeste Raffin is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician who practiced for 30 years in Emergency Departments in California and Utah. She recently joined the Los Alamos County Health Council in order to help advocate and advise on health-related matters in the community. Dr. Raffin
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ariana Figueroa
WASHINGTON — A conservative group and a group of Republican state parties Thursday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of improperly assuming control of Biden campaign funds after he withdrew from the race. The complaint is asking the FEC’s six-person commission — split
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Austin Fisher
More than a week after a contentious special legislative session, New Mexico’s governor still has not signed the single piece of legislation lawmakers sent to her desk. As part of a wide ranging five-hour-long town hall meeting in Las Cruces on Thursday night, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham talked about House
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Project addresses traffic flow at College Lane Elementary Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s all about timing, they say. And a change in the timing of a project to improve traffic flow at College Lane Elementary means different parts of the work will be done at different times. Doug Young, assistant superintendent for
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Congressional News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón. This funding was made possible
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
New local business, Pi Pizzeria offers a variety of delicious, handcrafted pizzas. Courtesy/Chamber CHAMBER News: Pi Pizzeria, a new venture by local entrepreneur Erin Gentry, a graduate of the 2024 Los Alamos Business Accelerator. Pi Pizzeria premiered its pizzas at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market, selling out completely before noon.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
As the new school year approaches, Alexander Hang, RN, and his team aim to ensure that children return to classrooms without the threat of preventable diseases. Hang is the unit director at The University of New Mexico Southwest Mesa Center for Family & Community Health, which will host a free
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
The Family YMCA News: The Family YMCA’s Annual Golf Classic raises funds to support youth programs and scholarships. The Y’s 15th Golf Classic will be held Friday, Aug. 9 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start/scramble at the Los Alamos Golf Course. The Y’s tournament is a favorite among golfers because
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline
A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in February sued to block the merger between grocery giant Kroger,
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Gayle Louise Campbell March 16, 1937 – July 12, 2024 In loving memory of Gayle Louise Campbell, whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire us forever. Gayle Louise
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department has issued a reminder for pet owners to exercise extra caution during the hot summer months. With temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees through August, pets are at increased risk of heat-related dangers. The Humane Society of the United States offers several guidelines to ensure
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
A new shelter is one New Mexico community is hoping they’ll get a helping hand with the final stages of a landscape project.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:54AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:56AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
LATA News: ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has given PanTeXas Deterrence LLC (PXD) notice to proceed with the Pantex Plant’s Management and Operations (M&O) contract in Amarillo, Texas. Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc (LATA), one of three small business subcontractors named on
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
NM tax-free weekend on Aug. 2-4 Azure Michell /News-Sun Back-to-school shopping is all the buzz with tax-free weekend’s upcoming arrival. At 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2, shops will welcome customers looking to score items free of tax. This event will end on the following Sunday, Aug. 4. Tax-free weekend is placed
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
LAPS News: Members of the Los Alamos Public School Board (LAPS) may attend the LAPS Welcome Back Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Sullivan Field. A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Austin Fisher
At a mock people’s trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Santa Fe Plaza on Wednesday night, pro-Palestinian activists imagined what it would look like for authorities to hold him accountable, rather than inviting him to speak in Congress. The street theater production coincided with mass protests against
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Daily Postcard: View of the sun setting Monday over Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools in the nation according to new “Best Graduate School” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The media company ranks medical schools into two categories: Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Primary
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico residents are bracing for a rise in their gas bills following the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s recent approval of a rate increase for New Mexico Gas Co. The decision, part of a settlement agreement, will see the average residential bill—based on usage of 53 therms per month—increase
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
It's the end of an era for Southwest Airlines. Company leaders announced Thursday they are getting rid of their open-seating policy.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:23AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Members of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission advanced a proposal that would repeal Roswell’s current cannabis ordinance and its cannab…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
From the Office of the Governor: SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraged by U.S. District Judge James Browning’s decision on Monday that preliminarily upheld the state’s Waiting Period Act. “The judge’s decision confirms that New Mexico’s waiting period is likely constitutional and allows it to remain in
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday afternoon, a day after he vowed to Congress that he wants “total victory” in the deadly Gaza war. Harris said she and Netanyahu had a “constructive” meeting and that she
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
By ALLEN MCQUISTON Jemez Insurance Agency Serving Los Alamos Since 1963 Homeowner’s insurance covers the cost of any damage caused by a tree falling onto your home, whereas auto insurance will cover the cost of damage from a falling tree onto a personal vehicle, if you have physical damage coverage
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
By JOHN BUCHSER Chair Northern Group of Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Over the last 10 years, new designs of wire for high voltage power lines have resulted in an over 85% capacity increase as compared to older wire design. This wire can be used to replace older wire at
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
School supply giveaway slated for Saturday
School-age youth will have the chance to receive some free school supplies this weekend.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
The City of Albuquerque's land use hearing officer is recommending the city council deny an appeal from concerned residents in northeast Albuquerque.
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:27AM
by: Robert Zamora Photo
The skate community had some extra work this week because of the mischief of a few. UFO Skate Collective organizer Tori Hornick shared their g…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
‘You Have to Draw the Line in the Sand Somewhere’
Village councilors have made the final decision to keep Corrales’ 1 house, 1 acre rule in place. The decision was…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
A heated discussion erupted at the village council meeting on July 9 regarding possible changes to the noise ordinance spurred…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
A controversial plan to create an Arts and Culture District within the village continues to get pushback. The formation of…
Published: Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
A popular radio host said the questions he submitted in advance of the interview were "not that hard" and "easily answerable."
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:02AM
by: By Gabrielle Porter gporter@sfnewmexican.com
Officials say she is important to efforts to save the species, but conservationists say it's punishment for the wild-born female.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:15PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 06:05AM
by: By Margie Mason and Robin McDowell The Associated Press
As daily temperatures hit record highs across much of the South, a federal judge has taken an unusual step, challenging the treatment of mostly Black incarcerated workers in the fields.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:06PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:00AM
by: By Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo The Associated Press
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption and abuse in the prison system.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:00AM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
Hundreds of artists showcasing their works also compete for prizes and cash awards in various categories.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 04:10AM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
The governor has until Aug. 7 to take action on the only bill passed during last week's special legislative session.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:07PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
U.S. wildlife authorities say an exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf will be held in captivity with a potential mate through the 2025 breeding season. Authorities confirmed on Thursday the decision in hopes of aiding the recovery of the species. The wolf nicknamed Asha captured the public imagination after she
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:16PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:51PM
by: Mesha Begay
For more than a year, residents in the International District have had to search far and wide for fresh produce.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:32PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 08:52PM
by: Mesha Begay
Housing New Mexico is a quasi-governmental agency which runs more than 40 programs across the state to help provide affordable housing opportunities.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:01PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The proposals will be on the agenda for next week's City Council Finance Committee meeting and full City Council meeting.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 11:45AM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Public Education Department to provide free 'digital citizenship' training
The online safety sessions will be funded by a $453,000 grant that resulted from a Google settlement with the state.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:15PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:03PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Woman survives apparent road rage shooting in Santa Fe
The victim was treated for gunshot wounds after what was described as a road rage shooting Tuesday. Police said her dog was killed.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:30PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:01PM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Santa Fe school board gives initial OK to new phone policy
The new policy would require that devices be turned off and out of sight during class time with a few exceptions.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:19AM
by: By Milan Simonich
The superintendent of Bluewater Lake State Park was in just the right position to pull a suicidal woman from a frigid reservoir.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 01:41AM
by: Rodd Cayton
Parties abandoned hearing, pursue mediation instead
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:27PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:28PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
The North Central Regional Transit District will use a $7.5 million grant to improve its headquarters in Española.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:45PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:53AM
by: The New Mexican
Gregor has been convicted of sexually assaulting children in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba County, and has been sentenced to nearly 200 years.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:30PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:03PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services recognized a Questa man who has dedicated decades of his life to honoring fellow veterans.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:05PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – Around 11:45AM, the Albuquerque Police Department was in the area of Coors and Central RD NW when they recognized a possible wanted subject on a bicycle. The suspect began to flee going south on Coors on his bicycle with an APD unit following. The suspect on the bicycle
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:24PM
by: Luis Sánchez Saturno The New Mexican
Rachel Campos-Murray helps her daughter Julia Murray, 2, smell one of the flowers at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Tuesday.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:24PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 03:30AM
by: By Chris Patrick Morgan Special to the SUN
Moving Arts Española needs a new space.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:01PM
A section of Unser Boulevard will be widened next year. Read moreSpring 2025 start anticipated for Unser widening project
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:30PM
by: By Jennifer Garcia jgarcia@riograndesun.com Managing Editor
West Side Plan Includes New Townhomes and a Grocery Store
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:01PM
by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer
A state watchdog group filed a lawsuit against Bernalillo County on Wednesday, alleging public records violations for withholding video and other records from the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:48PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:58PM
by: Cathy Cook / Journal Staff Writer
Federal dollars are headed to New Mexico for pollution cleanup and environmental workforce development. Water projects across the state could also get a funding boost from legislation that passed the House of Representatives Tuesday.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:15PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:51PM
Santa Fe National Forest announced Thursday that lightning caused the Tanques Wildfire in the northwest corner of the Cuba Ranger District, around 25 miles north … Read moreSanta Fe National Forest Manages lightning-caused Tanques Fire
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:34PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is hosting a series of town halls on public safety around the state, beginning Thursday in Las Cruces.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:41PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:41PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
The City of Gallup announced their safety plans for the annual Intertribal Ceremonial parades happening next month already.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:28PM
by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer
The Bernalillo County jail mistakenly released an armed robbery suspect on Wednesday — the third erroneous release of an inmate in the past month.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:02PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:43PM
by: Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that state law allows inmates convicted of homicide by vehicle to earn good-time credits that can reduce the time they spend in prison by half.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 05:49PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:51PM
by: Nakayla Mcclelland / Journal Staff Writer
For the first time since its founding more than 50 years ago, Southwest Airlines will move from an open-boarding system to assigned seating.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:23PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:43PM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
New Mexico Democrats weighed in on President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid while also voicing support for Vice President Kamala Harris replacing him a…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:56AM
by: Connor Currier
Board follows creation of Behavioral Health Authority
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:20PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:16PM
For the past several years, Rio Rancho parents Patricia and Anthony Dimas have hosted an annual toy drive in honor of their son. This year makes seven. Read moreChild's legacy lives on with annual toy drive
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:45PM
Wayne Johnson has been the rock for Sandoval County since stepping into the role of county manager in July 2020. Read moreJohnson will continue to lead Sandoval County
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 01:09PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
A New Mexico man will stay in prison and serve out his sentence for killing a 12-year-old more than a decade ago.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:27PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:25PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for July 26 Thursday, 25 July 2024 19:29 gallupsun Murphy Builders will be conducting a new water line tie-in on July 26. This construction will require a road closure on Cliff Drive from Nizhoni Boulevard to La Coma Road. The Gallup Water Department said there would also
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 07:29PM
by: John Miller
Public service work, jobs performed under the watchful eye of society, can often feel like an endurance challenge, and there was an unmistakab…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:01AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:18AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
One teenager is dead and a second one injured in a Sunday crash on U.S. 285.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:54AM
by: Matthew Narvaiz / Journal Staff Writer
The three-year grant will help fund more than 400 pre-apprentices in the state, among other areas.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 07:13PM
by: Megan Gleason / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexicans can expect to see their gas bills get slightly more expensive later this year.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:09PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:43PM
by: By Trân Nguyen Associated Press
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in local hands.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:45AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:20PM
by: By David Koenig AP Airlines Writer
Southwest also plans to offer redeye flights for the first time.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:37AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 05:49AM
by: Associated Press
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:18PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:27PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
A man accused of breaking into at least two homes and attacking people inside is now accused of a third burglary.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:32PM
Police Blotter: Caller Wants Fire Department to Fill Their Pool
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.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for July 25 Thursday, 25 July 2024 07:27 gallupsun A scheduled water outage that will affect part of Chaco Drive will take place on July 25 from 9 am to 4 pm. The outage will affect City of Gallup residents in the following area: 3600 block of
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 07:27AM
by: Susan Dunlap
Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced on Sunday her intention to replace President Joe Biden as the presidential Democratic nominee, received immediate support from a few reproductive rights groups and picked up a third endorsement from a reproductive rights group on Wednesday. The reproductive rights group, Reproductive Freedom for All,
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:51PM
by: Nicole Maxwell
About 200 people from tribal governors to legislators to advocates and teachers gathered at Bishop’s Lodge to discuss Early Childhood Education’s future in New Mexico Wednesday. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out a plan that includes better compensation for educators at all levels and better access to afterschool and summer
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:03AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:15PM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Abiquiú Man Pleads Not Guilty, Released from Jail
An Abiquiú man was released from jail a week after pleading not guilty, June 24, in two separate cases of alleged theft that happened two years apart.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: (Courtesy photo)
A Chevrolet Blazer caught on fire the afternoon of July 17 near the Dreamcatcher Cinema. It’s unclear what started the fire, but no one was hurt, according to Española Fire Assistant Chief John Wickersham. He said the fire occurred in Santa Fe County, but Española Fire was first on scene
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
Four years ago, King was stolen from the shelter. But a few weeks ago? This regal royal turned up at the doorstep via a Good Samaritan. Staff knew it was him immediately, because nobody could forget his highness, and he never forgot his name (and of course we also confirmed
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: By Jennifer Garcia jgarcia@riograndesun.com Managing Editor
Española lost another business Monday morning when Dee Dee’s Finest Beef Jerky on North Railroad Avenue closed its doors for good.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: By Jennifer Garcia jgarcia@riograndesun.com Managing Editor
General Manager Leo Marquez Asks County for $600,000 to Close Books on Fiscal Year 2024
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: By Jennifer Garcia jgarcia@riograndesun.com Managing Editor
Another Inmate Death Reported at Rio Arriba County Detention Center
Another inmate died while in the custody of the Rio Arriba County Detention Center on July 9, but what caused his death is a mystery.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Submitted
Nineteen exhibitors competed in the 2024 Chaves County 4H & FFA Market Goat Show. The goats were divided into four classes and were distributed by weight. Several …
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 16 and July 22, 2024: Charles Sena, Murder (Open Count), Trafficking Controlled Substances (Possession With Intent) (Narcotic or Meth)
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
With a last in the nation ranking in the performance of its public schools, New Mexico is desperate for solutions. But one that repeatedly comes up is not cutting the mustard next door in Arizona and could have important lessons for New Mexico. From ProPublica:In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is not ruling out calling lawmakers back to Santa Fe for another special session focused on public safety.
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
In a controversial move, New Mexico Democrat Reps. Gabe Vasquez, Melanie Stansbury, and Teresa Leger Fernandez, along with Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, boycotted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats’ presumptive nominee for president, also chose not to attend,
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jennifer Shutt
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection during a prime-time address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, saying now is the time to turn over power to the next generation. “I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an inflection point — one
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Sandra Jaramillo For The New Mexican
Thanks to a very good friend, Mary Anne Ryan, my confidence in the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society was restored this month.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:50PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:03AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
The city’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting started with a full room on Tuesday. Many people were there to speak against increasing the number of residences wi…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
Housing continues to be unaffordable for many renters and homeowners across the state, according to a report released this week by the New Mexico authority tackling the housing crisis. The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, which also announced its rebranding Wednesday to become Housing New Mexico, detailed the findings of
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
Jackie Romero, 2024 Reina de Las Vegas Jackie Romero, 2024 Reina de Las Vegas The cancellation of this year’s Fiestas de Las Vegas may have deprived the 2024 Reina from a formal introduction to the city, but it has done nothing to dampen her busy royal schedule. Jackie Romero, 19,
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos News: The next quarterly gather of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Attendance is increasing at each quarterly gathering and that is wonderful for supporting local non-profits!
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Alice T. Kane OSI News: SANTA FE — The Santa Fe District Court ruled July 23 that it would not require State Farm and Casualty Company (“State Farm”) to comply with the provision of the New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance’s Amended Emergency Order that sought
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Market Swine Show of the Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair was held Tuesday morning. The show had 66 market swine and 15 prospect pigs. Gaston Munson of Valley Rasca…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Sibi Arasu and Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Climate scientists say the record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second consecutive day and that the worldwide temperature could rise yet more th…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Gabriel Myers, Submitted to the Optic
James Branch was honored this week by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association for winning more than 400 career games. James Branch was honored this week by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association for winning more than 400 career games. Robertson’s James Branch has been a fixture on
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann, Source NM
A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight
The medals awarded to soldiers who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre will be subjected to a review, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The department said the review’s purpose is “to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation’s highest military honor.” The move
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
The next phase of improvements to Little Walnut Road will get underway in about a month, thanks to a bid awarded by the Silver City Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council voted to award phase four of the Little Walnut project to Deming Excavating Inc. for $2.9 million,
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Terri Harber Photo
People are shown making their way up the stairs leading to the water slide on Tuesday at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center's outdoor pool. The outdoor pool wil…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The delivery was delayed somewhat, but Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit with a baby shower-themed opening Wednesday. The completion of the project, funded by $2 million in capital outlay from the state, was delayed somewhat by plan
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
An internal poll conducted by the Tarrance Group for former Representative Yvette Herrell (R) and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) shows Herrell leading incumbent Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) within the margin of error. The poll, conducted from July 11-14 among 400 likely voters, reports Herrell ahead with 48% compared
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Vistas de Las Vegas, a city-wide mural project sponsored by Main Street de Las Vegas, the City of Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Arts Council, celebrates the arts, culture, and history of
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Leah Romero
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first public safety town hall is tonight in Las Cruces, but some members of the public are seemingly unaware of the community discussion. The town hall was announced by the governor’s office Monday, four days after the hours-long special legislative session called by
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
An image of the Acequia Madre de Las Vegas, which runs from the Gallinas River, crosses Valencia Street and flows under Bridge Street. The acequia’s president, Steve Lucero, and its mayordomo, Gilbert Ulibarri, recently submitted an application to the city’s Design and Review Board to continue a project to lay
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
As any long-time inhabitant of the Land of Enchantment can tell you, county fairs have spanned generations and been a huge part of the culture of rural New Mexico sinc…
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
Members of the public and public officials alike flowed into the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon to give their input on how the state’s regional water planning should be restructured. The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission has conducted a series of open houses in
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — Members of two U.S. House panels examined allegations of sexual assault, bullying and retaliation at the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education-operated Haskell Indian Nations University during a hearing this week. Haskell, a Lawrence, Kansas, school that is the only four-year college operated by the bureau, has come under
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
Actor/director Jake Aune leads local students in a rehearsal for Friday evening’s production of “Treasure Island” at Ilfeld Auditorium. Actor/director Jake Aune leads local students in a rehearsal for Friday evening’s production of “Treasure Island” at Ilfeld Auditorium. A strong showing for auditions early this week produced more than 50
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: The New Mexican
Luren Bellucci started volunteering with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society quite a few years ago, and was later hired with the behavior department. She …
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:35PM
by: The New Mexican
Pet Calendar, July 25
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:40PM
by: The New Mexican
People, dogs invited to Railyard movie night
A free showing of Best in Show is set around sunset at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Railyard Park Performance Green, and people with well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited t…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:45PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
A resource fair helps some in Española's growing homeless population as city officials announce another effort to shutter an encampment.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:17AM
by: By Matthew Brown, Amy Beth Hanson and Mead Gruver The Associated Press
The type of explosion this week is less common and understood, and potentially more hazardous since they happen without warning.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:09PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:54AM
by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out her vision and crowdsourced ideas on how to improve access to early childhood resources.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:30PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 05:05PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
With longtime Zozobra Fire Dancer Helene Luna stepping down in 2026, the search is on for her successor.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:30PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:51AM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The ice arena has been closed since June 14 due to problems with the compressors that keep the ice frozen.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:15PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:25PM
by: By Geoffrey Plant The Taos News
Andrew Gonzales was appointed interim town manager by Mayor Pascual Maestas in April 2022 and selected Gonzales to continue in the role in August 2022.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 05:06PM
by: By Gabrielle Porter gporter@sfnewmexican.com
Hazy shade of summer? Wildfire smoke settles over Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico
Visibility from the haze dropped as low as four miles Tuesday in the Angel Fire area, and no major rainstorms are in sight.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:31AM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
The decision ignites a sharp rebuke from the Republican Party of New Mexico and some challengers in the November general election.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:46AM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Katrina Quintana, 28, is wanted on criminal charges including attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault and larceny.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:29AM
by: Damon Scott
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:04PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:13PM
by: Rodd Cayton
The facility will offer space for extreme sports, pickleball and tournaments
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:32PM
by: Compiled by Pamela Beach
See what's going on in and around Santa Fe this weekend.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 09:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:04AM
by: New Mexico In Depth
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 06:00PM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Taos Finance Director Lupe Martinez will serve as interim town manager after Town Manager Andrew Gonzales abruptly resigned Tuesday night (Jul…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:20PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
This week on Voices of Taos
This week on the Voices of Taos podcast, Taos News Editor John Miller talks with local teens Angelina Burns Diaz and Carlos Miller about suici…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:20PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Ostensibly, the most important matter before the Village of Taos Ski Valley Council last week was the approval of its annual budget, the final…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:20PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Taos Central Dispatch is asking county residents to to join its Community Safety Initiative by registering keyholders, household members or em…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:20PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 10:58AM
by: Emery Veilleux
Dark sky advocates, local astronomers and lovers of Taos’ natural environment are pushing for updates to the nearly 20-year-old lighting ordin…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:20PM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 02:08PM
by: Associated Press
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:30PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:33PM
Santa Fe police have issued an arrest warrant for a Rio Rancho woman tied to car jackings there. Read moreSanta Fe police search for Rio Rancho woman tied to car jacking
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:52PM
by: Margaret O'Hara, The New Mexican
Pop quiz: What number is both a prime number and a factor of 56? If a store owner purchased 12 times as many small posters as large posters an…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:32PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: By Carolyn Thompson The Associated Press
Matar appeared in federal court in Buffalo, where he pleaded not guilty to providing material support to terrorists and other charges.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 02:46PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:55AM
Tops stories from taosnews.com
1. Sheriff's office seeks person of interest in fatal Ranchos shooting Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera said his office is seeking a person of …
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:32PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from July 15-21. Animals currently in care: 72 Total intakes year-to-dat…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:32PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: By Eric Tucker The Associated Press
That word comes from FBI Director Christopher Wray during testimony Wednesday before Congress.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:51PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:54AM
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from July 17-21. July 17 8:24 p.m. Suspicio…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:32PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: Danielle Prokop, Austin Fisher and Patrick Lohman, Source NM
The special session is a wrap after five hours. The New Mexico Senate gaveled out just before 5 p.m. Thursday in a 25-13 vote mostly along par…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:19PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: By Kevin McGill The Associated Press
The immediate implications of Wednesday’s 9-7 ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals were unclear.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:39PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:54AM
Sniffles, sneezes, coughs and colds. Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the free immunization clinics offered t… Read moreFree immunizations offered ahead of first day of school
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 02:29PM
by: By Sibi Arasu and Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Preliminary data released Wednesday by Copernicus shows the global average temperature Monday was 17.15 degrees Celsius, which beats Sunday's record by 0.06 degrees Celsius.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 01:54PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:55AM
Another chapter was recently written in the ongoing battle between the United Health Professionals of New Mexico, a union representing nurses and other health pro… Read moreLabor Board says union reps can access Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 01:11PM
The New Mexico Department of Health launched a new marketing campaign Monday to attract health care professionals to the state.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:30PM
Victoria Romo, 36, of Albuquerque, was summoned July 19 for trafficking fentanyl and tampering with evidence in Bernalillo.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 01:00PM
by: By Ellen Knickmeyer, Farnoush Amiri and Ashraf Khalil Associated Press
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted his appearance and thousands of protesters amassed around the Capitol Wednesday to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it created.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:59PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:30AM
by: Emery Veilleux
Between the geraniums and the santos, and after a decade’s respite, Juliet’s Revival consignment store has returned to Taos, offering its home…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:18AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: John Miller
There are at least two certainties of life in Taos: Cracked windshields and flat tires, and this morning, Thursday (July 25), Big O Tires open…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:17AM
Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:51AM
by: Hannah Grover
For generations, the Zuni people were able to grow food in the New Mexico desert through what Pueblo of Zuni Gov. Arden Kucate described as “adaptive irrigation techniques and careful stewardship of our water and lands.” Then, in the early 19th century, this way of life was threatened as settlers
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:01PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for July 24 Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:27 gallupsun A scheduled water outage that will affects part of Zia Drive will take place on July 24 from 9 am to 4 am on July 25. The outage will affect City of Gallup residents in the following area:
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 05:27AM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: July 24 by The Paper staff July 24, 2024July 22, 2024 Vandals last week filled an Old Town fountain surrounding a statue of Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes with dish soap, causing mountains of suds. Luckily, the soap used is tough on grease, but gentle
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, July 22, 2024 03:41PM
by: Associated Press
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Cervantes and MLGAfter a dramatic defeat of her crime agenda at last week's special legislative session MLG is doubling down on that agenda and taking her case to the public in a series of town hall meetings. The first one will be in the backyard of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Silver City Daily Press,Source New Mexico
By AUSTIN FISHER Source New Mexico President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce around Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket. New Mexico’s presidential delegates will
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
The Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair is underway at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 2500 SE Main St., with youngsters from around the area proudly putting thei…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
There are loads of options available for families searching for fulfilling (and often fun) after-school activities for children as many local campuses begin instructio…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico ranks as the second most at-risk state for youth in 2024, only led by Louisiana, according to a new report from WalletHub. The state faces significant challenges, including the highest percentage of youth without a high school diploma and high rates of disconnected youth—those neither working nor in
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Associated Press
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
Nina Leacock, head of school at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA), is leading the academy into its second year of existen…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
A California man who allegedly collided with several vehicles during a high-speed chase in Roswell has pleaded not guilty to nearly a dozen criminal counts.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Source NM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By Patrick Lohmann A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Alex Ross Photo
Clear sky and desert east of Lake Arthur on the afternoon of July 9.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead near the Tijeras exit on I-40. BCSO spokesperson Jayme Fuller said that at 2:30 p.m. July 23, deputies responded to reports of
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair had a great turnout at the Dairy Goat Show. Thirty-seven goats were shown in eight classes as well as showing as dams, daughters an…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Torrance County Animal Shelter had to close the doors of its Community Animal Food Pantry due to a lack of food for local pets. The pantry serves low-income families who need assistance feeding their
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Press Release
NTU Recognizes Jonathan Chinana for Innovation in Technology
Crownpoint, NM Navajo Technical University is pleased to recognize Jonathan Chinana from Cuba, NM, for his outstanding contributions to developing an affordable Kibble Balance based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This innovative device is crucial in measuring mass, and Mr.…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Cibola Citizen Staff
This past week, the City of Grants celebrated Christmas in July at Grants Memorial Park. Family members and friends of those buried at the park were invited by…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Reporter
The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is under new leadership and is actively working to promote business prosperity and healthy communities in the area. Despite recent challenges and leadership changes, the Chamber remains committed to its mission of advocating for local businesses and…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
GRANTS -- Nancy’s Appliances on First Street was another casualty of the recent flood. The appliance store has reopened, but cleaning is still necessary to restore the store to its former condition. Other store owners along First Street had similar experiences. Setting between First and Second…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Nmsu Athletics
NM State Embarks on New Chapter as Member of Conference USA
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State Aggies are embarking on a new chapter as they officially begin their affiliation with Conference USA on Saturday, July 1.This move comes after the initial announcement was made nearly two years ago, signifying the end of their nearly 20year association with…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Kathy Baca Saucedo was born on May 8, 1956, in Clovis, New Mexico to Nick and Mela Baca. She passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024, in Gallup, New Mexico. She was…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
GRANTS, NM – Among the books about the famous historic “Mother Road”, Route 66, the photographic journey documented by artist Sondra Diepen is a jewel.Diepen did not begin as a photographer but originally studied drawing as a kid. When she attended college, she decided to take art during her 2nd…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Reporter
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) released graduation rate data for the class of 2023 on July 11, presenting a mixed picture of the state’s educational progress.While PED focused on the 95.77 percent graduation rate for seniors who qualified as Career Technical Education (CTE)…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jones Becomes The 35th Aggie Drafted Since 2000
ARLINGTON, Texas – Keith Jones II was drafted by the Texas Rangers in round nine with the 285th overall pick in the MLB Draft on July 15. Jones becomes the first Aggie drafted by the Rangers in program history and the ninth Aggie to be drafted in the first ten
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Press Release
In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Albuquerque Isotopes today announced a MANNY RAMÍREZ Mariachis adult jersey giveaway to the first 3,000 fans 16 & older for Home Run Derby X on Friday, August 23 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.This specialty navy and orange…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Dolly was born in Pitcher Oklahoma in May 19, 1940. She came to Grants New Mexico during the Mining boom with her family. Grants became her home when she met…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Press Release
The new GCCS academic awards travelling trophies for Best Gains in Math, Best Gains in ELA, and Best Gains in Science are now on display at the District office and they look absolutely fabulous!Students can help their schools win and keep one or more of them for a year next
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Community Announcement
Gardening Classes Series Cibola County Cooperative/NMSUMonday July 29th, 2024Fruit and Vegetable Canning ClassPlease call to register for classes at 505.287.9266. All classes will be held at 515 W. High St. Grants, NM 87020.
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Arrests Made in June Grants Police Department
June 1Alyssa Natalie Ivins, 2/3/1991: Drunk or Disorderly Ty Todd Tom, 5/17/1995: Agg Driving While Under Influence of Intox Liquor Calijah Laughing, 4/23/2001…
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
This is Gandalf. He is a 2-yearold male Anatolian Shepherd that has a cryptorchid toes as well as a stifle frozen/possible hip problem. He's neutered, chipped, with all current rabies and vaccinations. He's sweet with other dogs and is ready for a home
Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: newsdesk
News - Around 4:00 PM, BCSO deputies and NMSP officers responded to a semi-tractor trailer on fire on the side of the road on westbound I-40.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:23PM
by: newsdesk
BREAKING NEWS - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office was called near the 175 eastbound exit on I-40 in reference to an unresponsive person on the side of the road. The 175 exit is the Tijeras/Cedar Crest exit.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:18PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:25PM
by: +5By Mead Gruver, Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown The Associated Press
Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety
The eruption damaged the boardwalk but no injuries have been reported.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:51PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 01:58AM
by: Guest commentary
Opinion by Diane Denish, Netherwood Park neighborhood
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:24PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:26PM
by: Source NM
‘She will get the job done,’ congresswoman says
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 07:44PM
by: Connor Currier
Rapid hire event will be held on Friday
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:01PM
by: Elizabeth McCall
The store’s shuttering has left residents without affordable options, but who might take the building over is still unclear
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 08:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 08:26PM
by: Submitted
The Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair kicked off the 2024 livestock shows with the rabbit show on Monday morning. Judge Skylar Starrett from Hobbs sorted through high-qu…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 05:45PM
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:45PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 05:58PM
by: Alex Ross Photo
White Sands National Park on July 7.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 05:39PM
by: Rick Romancito, for the Taos News
William “Buck” Johnston is nurturing links within Taos Valley's small regional farming community and hopes those connections will bear fruit —…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
Hunting for wild mushrooms is a little like detective work: You must be observant, make use of all five senses and draw on any knowledge you’v…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Officials are striving to address dozens of compliance issues at the Taos Regional Landfill after the New Mexico Environment Department slappe…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
The New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate adjourned Thursday without taking action on the crime bills that they were called to Santa Fe to consider.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:03AM
A large crowd of Sandoval County, Rio Rancho and New Mexico leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the brand new Sandoval County Public Safety Building.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 03:00PM
by: gallupsun
July 23 nighttime water outage Tuesday, 23 July 2024 14:16 gallupsun Murphy Builders, Inc. will be conducting two new water line tie-ins the night of July 23. This work is anticipated to require a wide area water outage to the following businesses and residents: McKinley County Sheriff's Office Gallup Fire
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 02:16PM
It was a youthful evening at the July 23 School Board meeting as Rio Rancho High School students filed into the conference room, followed by administrators and parents, to be celebrated for their efforts in making the Vision 2024conference a …
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 02:58PM
Sheila Baca, 37, of Los Lunas, was arrested July 22 for larceny and animal cruelty at Pet Paradise on Quantum Road.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:24AM
It’s time again for the Sandoval County Fair.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:45PM
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is warning people about the spread of misinformation regarding the upcoming general election.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:30AM
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:59AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:55AM
by: The Health Care Corner - Brought to you by Holy Cross Medical Center
In 1936, local patron of the arts and philanthropist, Mabel Dodge Luhan, donated a house on La Posta Road that became the first location of Ho…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:26AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:57AM
by: Scott Gerdes
New Community Health Worker Program at UNM-Taos: A Game Changer in Public Health
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:36AM
Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:55AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
As two boys, "Moe" and "Pistol," splashed and practiced cannonball dives Thursday afternoon at an irrigation reservoir a few miles southwest of Dexter, Charlie Lewis w…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:21AM
by: Lisa Jimenez
By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent This Saturday at the Silver City Museum Annex, award-winning author Charmayne Samuelson will discuss her bestselling biography of Spencer MacCallum, the celebrated anthropologist credited with discovering the famed Mata Ortiz potter Juan Quezada and helping to make Mata Ortiz an international sensation. On the
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
New Mexico Democrats U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and Sen. Martin Heinrich joined a growing chorus on Friday within their own party calling on President Joe Biden to end his…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:16AM
Joseph Parra, 31, is charged with reckless abuse of a child resulting in death, for the death of his five-month-old son, Apollo Parra.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: The Independent staff
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is accepting applications for the state’s Supplemental New Solar Market Development Tax Credit program. The program is for New Mexico taxpayers who were denied a solar tax
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
MLG paused a day before giving a full-throated endorsement of the presidential candidacy of VP Kamala Harris but it did come late Monday morning. She posted her support on X, joining dozens of other Governors and congressional representatives and prompting renewed speculation that MLG could be out of New Mexico
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
A resolution that allows city officials to use economic development funds to enhance infrastructure at Roswell Air Center was approved Wednesday during a special meeti…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:17AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday leaving questions about what happens to the ballot now. Rules were already in place for a candidate not making it to the general election ballot, University of New Mexico law professor Maryam Ahranjani said. “It's not like even though the act
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 02:59AM
by: Terri Harber Photo
The mural decorating the Roswell Job Corps Center, 57 G St., at the Roswell Air Center, shows that the universe is filled with career opportunities for young humans an…
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:15AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Saturday’s Gala in the Garden was a chance not just to raise funds for the mission of The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, but also to highlight the success of entrepreneurs providing food to the community. Saturday’s gala was sold out of
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
One woman is dead, and a motorist is in custody following a Sunday morning deadly hit-and-run accident in downtown Roswell.
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:55AM
by: Ryan Lowery
Roy Clements Las Vegas police responded to a robbery at the Love’s Travel Stop on North Grand Avenue around 3 a.m. Monday and found two employees bleeding from gunshot wounds. Roy Clements Following an hourslong manhunt, officers with the Las Vegas Police Department arrested 35-year-old Roy E. Clements on charges
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Boaters are urged to use caution and be aware of debris in the water SANTA FE, NM – Significant... Read More
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 05:00AM
by: Michael Hodock
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has called a special Town Council meeting to discuss hiring a police force. Currently, the town has no police officers. At the meeting, the mayor plans to request approval to update
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: Aaron MartinezEl Paso Times
FBI agents have linked a man and a woman to the deadly Salt wildfire near Ruidoso, New Mexico, court documents states.
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 01:14PM
Updated: Monday, July 22, 2024 05:05PM
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer.
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 02:51PM
Retired Rio Rancho Police Officer John Francis passed away July 15 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. For the past couple of weeks, he was in hospice care and was only given a few weeks to live.
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 10:29AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 05:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
Hello fellow political junkies! Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called a special session on July 18 to tackle public safety issues ranging from criminal competency reform to making medians safer. The special session was criticized by Senate and House Democrats who said that the governor’s proposed legislation needed more time for
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 03:37PM
by: Nicole Maxwell
New Mexico leaders responded to President Joe Biden’s announcement Sunday that he was no longer seeking re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement shortly after the announcement referring to Biden’s leadership as strong and resolute. “His stellar record includes guiding
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 05:29PM
Updated: Monday, July 22, 2024 08:06PM
by: Connor Currier, The Independent
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Of the two primary water wells for the Town of Estancia, one is not producing as much water as the town needs. According to Mayor Nathan Dial, it’s not the critical situation it was last
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
by: Source NM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. This story originally appeared in Source NM, an independent, nonprofit news organization that shines a light on governments, policies and public officials in New Mexico. We publish it here with permission as a part of
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
The New Mexico Department of Health has launched a multi-state campaign aimed at attracting pro-abortion and “gender-affirming” healthcare professionals to New Mexico, per a report from the Santa Fe New Mexican. “Every day we’re looking for ways to try to attract more people to New Mexico to meet the health
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
by: Connor Currier
All five members of the congressional delegation endorsed Harris
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 04:36PM
Updated: Monday, July 22, 2024 04:46PM
The 2024-25 school year is inching closer, and The Chill Zone is helping parents and students get ready by handing out free school supplies.
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 03:01PM
by: Joe Monahan
Joe Biden probably wouldn't have laid an egg in New Mexico in November but his withdrawal from the presidential race has enlarged the comfort zone for the state's Democrats who were starting to tear each other apart as the debate raged on over whether Biden should go or stay. His
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
After black smoke could be seen to the west from miles away in Rio Rancho Monday morning, Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue confirmed July 22 that an RV caught fire.
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 10:15AM
by: Elizabeth McCall
Most calls come from two areas of town
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 06:25PM
by: Rodd Cayton
None of the remains are on display or used for research
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 10:23PM
Updated: Monday, July 22, 2024 10:25PM
by: Piñon Post
In a new ruling, a New Mexico judge has upheld the state’s new anti-gun law forcing citizens to wait seven days before purchasing a firearm. The decision, handed down by the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico’s James O. Browning, denied a motion for a temporary
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
by: Connor Currier
Secretary of State warns sharing false information
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 10:12PM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The United States Postal Service announced Sarah Earnest as the new Moriarty Postmaster. Earnest began her postal career in nearby Estancia as a part-time clerk in 2018. Since then, she served as an acting supervisor
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Roosevelt County received notice that BNSF will be closing the railroad crossing at US 60/84 and... Read More
Published: Monday, July 22, 2024 12:00AM
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election…
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:53PM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 05:00AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Española Man’s Federal Prison Sentence To Be Determined in October
An Española man will spend an undetermined amount of time in federal prison after pleading guilty on July 11 to drug possession.
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: By Drew Garnett Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service
Elevating the community
Here in Chaves County, we have a rich and beautiful community of people. The NMSU Chaves County Master Gardeners (CCMGs) are based on community outreach and education.…
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has appointed Tony Logoteta as the organization’s president in addition to his current title as chief operating officer.
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Lisa Rathke The Associated Press
Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont, Joe’s Brook Farm in Barnet was flooded again by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. This time it w…
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
On Sunday, Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race despite for weeks insisting he would remain the Democrats’ nominee. He quickly endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris. New Mexico Democrats responded with a pretty similar message: They want Kamala Harris, Biden’s choice. New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez wrote
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: Daily Record staff
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Published: Saturday, July 20, 2024 05:59PM
by: Piñon Post
When considering areas with significant rodent issues, many might think of New York City and its well-known pizza-eating rats. However, according to recent data from Yelp, New York doesn’t even rank in the top five most rodent-infested places in the U.S. Yelp, a website that features crowd-sourced business reviews, analyzed
Published: Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:00AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
The U.S. Senator and congressman each said Joe Biden should step aside for a new candidate. Meanwhile, another of the state's representatives backed Biden.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 04:59PM
Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2024 05:27AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Saturday, July 20, 2024 05:00AM
The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau has confirmed that a “boil water advisory” is required for the North Ranchos De Placitas W&SD Water System in Sandoval County.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:39AM
United States Sen. Martin Heinrich called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential campaign Friday morning.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 11:55AM
by: Staff report
The Town of Taos is urging residents to remain vigilant after law enforcement received multiple reports of fire hydrant vandalism earlier this week.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 09:38AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Nearly two dozen area businesses were recognized as “Best of Chaves County” by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC). The event drew 360 …
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Teri Harber Photo
A ceremony on Wednesday morning marked the official opening of four pickleball courts next to the Roswell Adult Center, 807 N. Missouri Ave. Carolyn Mitchell — standin…
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
SANTA FE — Five hours and no action on her crime-related agenda.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 08:00AM
by: Elise Kaplan
An internal investigation found he violated two department policies
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:14AM
by: Piñon Post
On Thursday, the New Mexico Legislature convened a special session called by Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to address public safety measures. The session aimed to consider eight bills related to criminal competency standards, mental health treatment, crime reporting, pedestrian safety, gun violence, drug overdoses, and wildfire relief. In the
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
New Mexico receives $72 million to replace Nogal Canyon Bridges
The New Mexico Congressional delegation announced significant funding toward the replacement of the Nogal Canyon Bridge along a section of Interstate 25 in Socorro County.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
On Friday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, after weeks of criticism for a limp statement on Biden’s cognitive decline, finally threw the octogenarian Democrat to the wolves and called for him to drop out of the presidential race after being a fervent supporter. He wrote, “While the decision to withdraw from the
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
On Friday, Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, a significant shift following his previous, more reserved statements regarding Biden’s cognitive abilities and political future. Heinrich praised Biden’s accomplishments, stating, “Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished presidents in modern history.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
The two issues passed were only a fraction of what Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had on her special session agenda.
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 01:13AM
Updated: Friday, July 19, 2024 03:29PM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 05:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
An attempt to apprehend a man accused of kidnapping and sex crimes against children touched off a high-speed police pursuit Wednesday that ended with the suspect crash…
Published: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Rodd Cayton
Just ahead of the school year, the district’s board went over future benchmarks
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:19PM
The approval of a $4 million public safety bond for new Fire and Police Department equipment has allowed Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue to acquire new equipment, including two custom-built fire engines that were officially put into service July 17.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 04:03PM
by: Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd / Journal Staff Writers
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda hit a legislative brick wall.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 03:21PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
The annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is set to take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 03:45PM
by: Capital & Main
According to James Kenney, the Environment Department secretary, the two lawyers in his office already have 79 oil and gas air quality investigations on their plates, comprising 70% of their caseload. Furthermore, he said 15% of New Mexico’s oil production is already happening under federal consent decrees after companies were
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 06:01AM
Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2024 04:37AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 05:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
“We’re asking lawmakers to do right by New Mexico, to do right by all of our cities and counties and to create the kind of opportunities for us to get help to the people who need that help,” Lujan Grisham said.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2024 04:36AM
by: By Jennifer Garcia jgarcia@riograndesun.com Managing Editor
‘What Are You Looking at Baboso?’ Comment, Staring Allegedly Starts Fight at Fiesta Saturday
A fight on July 13 at the Española Fiesta, that allegedly began because one man was staring at another, ended with both of them being arrested and charged with battery and public affray.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Christina Stock Photo
Locals may think that this part of Roswell — the railroad district on the east side of town — looks rather bleak. However, for location scouts in the film industry, th…
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
Undeterred by opposition from lawmakers within her own party, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a proclamation Wednesday calling lawmakers back to Santa Fe for a spec…
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ryan Lowery
Robert Rudichar A Colorado man is headed to prison for shooting at Las Vegas Police Department officers in the summer of 2023. Robert Rudichar Robert James Rudichar, 44, in March pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer; a Las Vegas district court judge last week
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Renters and homeowners who live in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties or on the Mescalero Apache Reservation and whose primary residence is uninhabitable…
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
Cute & Sassy Boutique in Las Vegas was one of 10 local businesses awarded RDC micro grants. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Cute & Sassy Boutique in Las Vegas was one of 10 local businesses awarded RDC micro
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
The Justo building, which is the offices of the Café Justo Co-op, in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico. The group includes growers and board members. Frank Beurskens is standing second from the left and Jan Beurskens is at the far right. The Justo building, which is the offices of the Café
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
MLG had some carrot and some stick for New Mexico's legislature as she signed the proclamation calling for a special session starting at noon today that has been strongly opposed by a variety of Democratic Party interest groups. She corralled leading law enforcement officials as well as a number of
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
Woman found dead outside Hobby Lobby
A 55-year-old woman was found dead late Tuesday in a vehicle outside of the Roswell Mall.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A San Miguel County man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing his brother following a dispute on their family’s property Monday night. Charles Sena, 45, of Gonzales Ranch, faces a charge
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
Materials on display stolen from UFO museum
Some artifacts from the alleged 1947 UFO crash were recently reported stolen from the International UFO Museum and Research Center.
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ed Williams
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
Las Vegas teen Theo Williamson was recently selected to attend UWC ISAK Japan located in Karuizawa, a small town northwest of Tokyo. Theo Williamson Las Vegas teen Theo Williamson was recently selected to attend UWC ISAK Japan located in Karuizawa, a small town northwest of Tokyo. Sixteen-year-old Theo Williamson will
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00AM
Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera said his office is seeking a person of interest in a fatal shooting that took place June 23 on West Romero Road in Ranchos de
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:45PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
Celebrating the spirit of competition beneath the stars, Picuris Pueblo is hosting its third-annual Night Fishing Derby on July 27 at Thu-Tha Lake. The event will run from 2 p.m.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:45PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from July 10-14. July 10 11:07 a.m. Disorderly Conduct, Taos Food Coop
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:45PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:31AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
The Taos County Commission voted to postpone a decision on the major multi-use development proposed for Upper Las Colonias Tuesday morning (July 16) after receiving a letter from Taos Pueblo
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: Jesse Anthony Guerrero, for the Taos News
For the last four consecutive summers, Taos has seen extensive construction along Paseo del Pueblo — the main thoroughfare through town. But as repairs have moved into the heart of
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: Cathy Cook / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexico's Republican delegates are energized by the Republican National Convention, which began only a few days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 03:46PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
A congressional delegation announced this month that Taos Pueblo, The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) and Bernalillo County will altogether receive $39 million from the American …
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Johnny Rodelo, Taos County DWI Program director, wants to turn the county's annual Alcohol Awareness Day into a major community event that highlights the dangers of America's most commonly …
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
As the Aug. 12 start to the new school year approaches, the New Mexico Public Education Department has released its annual summary of graduation rates across the state. Taos Municipal
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:16PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Taos Fiestas will start Friday (July 19) as scheduled, according to Don Francisco Trujillo, president of the Fiestas de Taos Council. Instead of its anticipated return to Taos Plaza, however,
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 04:31PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:02AM
Rio Rancho Police Chief Stewart Steele was all smiles in the crowded lobby of Premiere Cinema Tuesday evening.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:10AM
Wonders on Wheels is headed to Rio Rancho packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 01:08PM
United States Sen. Martin Heinrich engaged in a dynamic AI “fireside” chat with a group of small-business owners at the WESST Enterprise Center. The event followed an AI literacy session led by AI & You founder and CEO Susan Gonzales, foc…
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:51AM
New Mexico Community Trust announced Tuesday the recipients of the second annual Saving for Success Award Program in New Mexico.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 08:00AM
Sloane Vogel, 43, of Rio Rancho, was arrested July 16 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at O'Reilly's Auto Parts on Southern Boulevard.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 02:52PM
by: Hannah Grover
For most of his life, Paul Pino believed his community had dodged the bullet when it came to nuclear fallout. It wasn’t until he’d retired from teaching high school history that he learned that his home, Carrizozo, had in fact experienced radiation fallout on a July morning in 1945. Then
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2024 08:37PM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 05:00AM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: July 17 by The Paper staff July 17, 2024July 15, 2024
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, July 15, 2024 02:49PM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue honor guards stood watch as several dozen attendees paid tribute during a ceremony honoring four first responders who lost their lives in the line
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said employees and patients at Memorial Medical Center alleged denial of essential medical care.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
The money chase in the state's two high-profile congressional races this year remains static. After the filing of the latest FEC reports the Democratic incumbents continue to hold 2 to 1 cash on hand advantages over their Republican rivals. Nella Domenici, who made a fortune in the finance industry, raised
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
City Council approved a ballot question, that if passed by voters in November, would raise municipal gross receipt tax rates to generate $11 million of revenue per year.
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
On Wednesday, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held a press conference to announce her call for the special session she has proclaimed to begin at noon on Thursday. Despite vast opposition from her own party on her five crime-related bills that would increase penalties for felons in possession of firearms
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Mary Lopez was born on June 27, 1931, in Espanola NM., to Octaviano and Susie Valdez. She was raised by Roman and Uba Aragon. She passed away on July 14, 2024…
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
On Tuesday, during a meeting of the Legislative Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee, multiple members of the public came out in opposition to Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s so-called “crime” agenda she plans for her upcoming special session, which she has set to begin Thursday. Members of the public, almost
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
by: Renato Costa
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pushing forward with a special legislative session focused on crime, despite opposition from within her party and traditional allies who question the effectiveness of her proposed measures. The governor issued a proclamation authorizing nine issues for legislative debate during the special session, starting Thursday at
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00AM
Cool off this summer with our High Country Living Issue of Enchanted Homes. When the mercury rises, we all head to higher climes for the warm (not hot) days and
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 02:49PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:01AM
by: Cathy Cook / Journal Staff Writer
Sen. Marin Heinrich hosted a roundtable Monday with child care providers and community leaders at the Social Enterprise Center in the South Valley, and according to roundtable participants low wages are driving workers out of the field.
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 06:15PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Edgewood officials are holding the second public meeting to update the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be facilitated by the town’s consultant, Consensus Planning, and includes a presentation on the planning process to date,
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 05:00AM
E3 Volleyball New Mexico, a club based in Rio Rancho, hosted a fundraising event July 13 for two coaches who were in a deadly car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver.
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 02:43PM
by: Joe Monahan
Lunch at the MansionWhen legislators turn down a free lunch, you know things are bad. Look at that photo courtesy of the Alligators. It appears that only one lawmaker bothered to accept MLG's invitation to lunch at the Guv's Mansion Monday as she desperately tried to hammer out an agreement
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
According to a report from Punchbowl News, Republican former Congresswoman Yvette Herrell has raised a massive sum for her bid to reclaim New Mexico’s Second District from Democrat hands. The outlet wrote that she “raised $802,000 in the second quarter of 2024. Herrell is running in a rematch of her
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
With just a few days to go until the start of a special session to address public safety, the Democratic leaders of both the House and Senate held a press conference detailing their thoughts on the proposed special session. “We're not afraid of hard work. We're also not afraid of
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 01:02AM
Austin Munson-Weber, 28, of Rio Rancho, has a warrant out for his arrest for deprivation of property, battery against a household member, aggravated assault against a household member and two counts of aggravated battery against a household m…
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 11:28AM
by: Gregory Hollister
On Monday morning, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham visited a problematic area in downtown Albuquerque to highlight the need for the upcoming special legislative session aimed at addressing public safety and mental health issues. Governor Lujan Grisham criticized some legislators for canceling critical meetings, lunches, and hearings ahead of the special
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00AM
by: Cathy Cook / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing for more federal dollars to increase screening technology at U.S. borders and staffing in Customs and Border Protection in an effort to reduce the amount of fentanyl traveling through the U.S.-Mexico border.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 06:30PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Dona Ana County in April 2024.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 02:25PM
The Bernalillo Farmer's Market opened for business June 21, and its weekly market will continue from 4-7 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 25 at Rotary Park in Bernalillo.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 11:04AM
Desiree Gonzales, 31, of Rio Rancho, was arrested July 11 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery near the Starbucks at NM 528 and Coffee Lane.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:18AM
Three local fire rescue departments have combined forces to form a Regional Swift water rescue team that is currently working in Ruidoso.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 01:03PM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 05:00AM
Vehicle owners can now register with the Motor Vehicle Division if they have drivers or regular passengers with communication disorders so that the information can be made available to law enforcement in the event of a traffic stop or other e…
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:45AM
by: Capital & Main
By Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main After a man from Pakistan crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to request asylum in February, immigration officials sent him to a detention center in New Mexico where he was the only Urdu speaker. He found solace in a program created during the pandemic that allowed
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, July 15, 2024 05:44AM
Dominic Molina, 21, of Albuquerque, was arrested July 5 for receiving stolen property and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 2200 block of Solara Loop.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:28PM
This week, legislators will travel from all over the state to gather in the Roundhouse once again in 2024 to discuss public safety initiatives.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 01:30PM
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:08PM
by: By Eddie Campos
This second article on organic equivalent gardening makes use of the timing of planting certain crops that can still sprout and reach maturity in the time left in the season.
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Piñon Post
Diane Cox, A Democrat Party of New Mexico official from Albuquerque who sits on the Party’s State Central Committee, posted an article from The Atlantic titled “Trump is planning for a landslide win” on her Facebook post after 45th President Donald Trump narrowly missed a fatal head wound at a
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Three days before a special legislative session is set to begin, Democratic leaders from both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature voiced “deep concerns” on Monday regarding Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s five proposals, per the Santa Fe New Mexican. This announcement follows a coalition of advocacy organizations, behavioral health providers,
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
It's pro forma for politicians to immediately condemn instances of political violence but it is essential they do so if that violence is not to be accepted as the norm. A danger is that the intermittent chaos and shock caused by such events moves into the realm of something more
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Sunday, July 14, 2024 05:00AM
by: Staff reports
Readers can find full Trump shooting coverage in the Las Cruces Sun-News' updated and expanded Nation & World Extra section of Sunday's eNewspaper.
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2024 04:00PM
More than 3,200 people charged with crimes since 2017 in New Mexico have been released back to the community after being found incompetent to stand trial, according to an analysis fueling Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s call for a special sessi…
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2024 05:00AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
2 Chimayó Women Indicted on Gasoline Theft Charges
Two Chimayó women were indicted in February, then arrested last week, on charges of theft from the gas station at the Camel Rock casino in Tesuque.
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2024 04:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:03AM
by: Piñon Post
As Joe Biden remains committed to running as the Democrat presidential presumptive nominee, Democrats are increasingly worried that his candidacy is transforming the political landscape, turning states like New Mexico into competitive battlegrounds. Local officials, down-ballot Democrats, and party strategists have voiced concerns that states Biden won easily in 2020—such
Published: Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Saturday, July 13, 2024 05:00AM
by: Renato Costa
After a failed attempt on 45th President Donald Trump’s life at a Pennsylvania rally by a now-deceased assassin, who left at least one rallygoer deceased and one in critical condition, New Mexico state Sen. Moe Maestas (D-Albuquerque) commented on a post about the attempted murder by joking about former President
Published: Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:00AM
A shooting Saturday at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination.
Published: Saturday, July 13, 2024 07:25PM
by: Piñon Post
Nella Domenici is making waves as she strives to become the first Republican to win a Senate seat in New Mexico in over two decades. Her campaign has announced a record-breaking $2.9 million fundraising haul for the April-June second quarter of 2024, which they claim is “the largest fundraising quarter
Published: Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
A bipartisan group of representatives including New Mexico’s Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bill aiming to curb or eliminate the illegal fentanyl trade at U.S. border crossings this week. Vasquez, a Democrat, represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes the U.S. Border with Mexico. The Stop Fentanyl at the
Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 06:02AM
Updated: Friday, July 12, 2024 08:28AM
Ronald Jackson was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Wednesday by Third Judicial District Judge Richard Jacquez.
Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00AM
by: Hannah Grover
As the San Juan Generating Station closed in 2022, the Central Consolidated School District noted a significant increase in homelessness among its students. At the peak, the district noted a 700 percent increase in homelessness. Now the school district is among the groups calling for the Public Service Company of
Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, July 12, 2024 08:30AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 05:00AM
Las Cruces City Council could approve a resolution on Monday that would ask voters to consider a ballot question that, if passed in the November election, would raise gross receipt tax rates.
Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00AM
by: Tierna Unruh-Enos
A Corrales property owner asked the village to vary its 1-acre plot size requirement, and the request was granted. Now, village administrators worry there may be future lawsuits from those who were denied a similar request. At the May 15 meeting of the village Planning and Zoning Commission, Corrales property…
Published: Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00AM
This photo, taken June 21, shows how high the Gallinas River flowed during the flooding event that has led to a water shortage in the City of Las Vegas. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This photo, taken June
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted to the Optic
On Friday June 21, 2024, several hours of excessive rainfall occurred over the City of Las Vegas and surrounding area, prompting flash flood warnings by the National Weather Service, and soon, many areas in the city began to experience widespread flooding, areas that had never flooded before. Excessive amounts of
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico
As the U.S. Forest Service plans to greatly increase prescribed burns to protect communities from devastating wildfires, a government report prompted by the state’s biggest-ever fire found “gaps in some key areas” in the federal agency’s strategy. In June 2022, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, a Democrat from Las Vegas,
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Jessica Onsurez
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Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 05:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
Heaven Rose Archuleta, 13, a rising seventh grader at West Las Vegas Middle School, holds the certificate she was given after winning first place for her creative lecture during an Educators Rising national competition in Washington, D.C. on July 1. Heaven Rose Archuleta, 13, a rising seventh grader at West
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
A sample of works to be shown in “Local Color 2” at Gallery 140, starting July 12. A sample of works to be shown in “Local Color 2” at Gallery 140, starting July 12. A colorful new art show put on by the Las Vegas Arts Council continues a season
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ryan Lowery
Johan Neaman A Las Vegas man is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when he crashed his motorcycle in an alleyway behind a Plaza business. Johan Neaman Following a brief manhunt along the Gallinas River, police on June 25 arrested 46-year-old Johan R. Neaman on charges
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
The House passed a bill that opponents of the bill, including all three members of New Mexico’s delegation, say would suppress voting. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 221-198 party line vote. The bill seeks to require proof of
Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2024 05:22PM
by: Ari Levin
By Ari Levin Football season is under way! For the first time, this year the New Mexico Activities Association is allowing a limited number of full-contact practices in helmets and pads over the offseason. Roughly 160 prospective Bulldogs, according to athletic director Brian Taylor, are working through the hot summer
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:24PM
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Dona Ana County last month.
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 08:35AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 08:36AM
by: Hannah Grover
New Energy Economy and other environmental advocates renewed a call for a member of the Water Quality Control Commission to recuse herself from hearing a proposed water reuse rule that centers largely around produced water, a byproduct of oil and gas production. Krista McWilliams, a member of the WQCC, is
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 06:01AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:08AM
by: PRESS RELEASE
From PRESS RELEASE Midland, Texas — Chevron U.S.A. Inc. on July 8 announced a donation of $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in response to the South Fork fire and the Salt fire near the village of Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Reservation in south-central New Mexico. “Through our
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:30PM
by: PRESS RELEASE
From Artesia Chamber of Commerce
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:21PM
by: Mike Smith
By Mike Smith | El Rito Media Former Carlsbad High School head football coach Oliver Soukup has a new job with New Mexico Military Institute’s college football team. He was hired June 18 replacing former Bronco football coach Kurt Taufa’asau who resigned in May to become the new head coach
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:55PM
by: NM News Exchange
By Phil Scherer | Las Vegas Optic LAS VEGAS — New Mexico sports fans will see at least two names they recognize when they turn on the Olympic Games later this month. Former University of New Mexico track and cross country star Weiti Kelati will be representing the United States
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 01:00PM
by: Ari Levin
First Day EDDY COUNTY REPUBLICANS — The Republican Party of Eddy County will have the Thursday night meting at 5:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Artesia HQ at 106 S. Roselawn. Finger foods provided. Ben Luna will be speaking on the #SaveourChildren initiative. TRINITY CHURCH — Crystal River Concert!
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:33PM
by: Adrian Hedden
By Adrian Hedden | Carlsbad Current-Argus More than half the oil and gas facilities recently inspected in the Permian Basin were likely in violation of state and federal air pollution rules after a joint operation by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Environmental Protection Agency. Seventy-five of the
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 03:00PM
by: Mike Smith
By Mike Smith | Artesia Daily Press A large amount of extra revenue awaits Eddy County government based on tax collections for May of 2024, according to the Eddy County Finance Department. The County collected $7.2 million in oil and gas tax revenue collections in May based on business activity
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:53PM
by: Ari Levin
By Ari Levin The Artesia juniors little league all-stars won the state tournament, and will now play in the regional tournament. Team manager Donovan Garcia lost his voice in the excitement as Artesia defeated Silver City’s Copper Little League in the championship 18-2. The team has ties to the past:
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:27PM
by: Adrian Hedden
By Adrian Hedden | Carlsbad Current-Argus A coalition of mental health groups sided with Republicans in opposing policy proposals by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for a special session the governor called for July 18. The governor announced the session earlier this year as targeting “public safety” on the heels of
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 03:05PM
by: Susan Dunlap
A group of 41 organizations and individuals want Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to halt plans to hold a special legislative session which is scheduled to start next week. Lujan Grisham announced a special session scheduled for July 18 to address public safety after the legislature did not pass a slew
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:06AM
by: NM Political Report
Posted inNews Heinrich Lauds Two Years of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act by NM Political Report July 10, 2024July 12, 2024
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:03AM
Updated: Friday, July 12, 2024 11:59AM
by: Andy Lyman
Posted inNews Questions for a Congresswoman by Andy Lyman July 10, 2024July 10, 2024
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 03:09PM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: July 10 by The Paper staff July 10, 2024July 11, 2024
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:55AM
Two Las Cruces teenagers were involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on July 4.
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act seeks to require proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, but opponents say it would make voting more difficult for American citizens. The bill was heard during Monday’s House Rules Committee meeting where it was passed on a party
Published: Tuesday, July 09, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 09, 2024 02:17PM
by: Capital & Main
by Mark Olalde, Capital & Main and ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Unplugged:Will Taxpayers Foot the Oil Industry’s Cleanup Bill? Unplugged oil and gas wells accelerate climate change, threaten public
Published: Monday, July 08, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, July 08, 2024 03:26AM
by: Nicole Maxwell
Hello fellow political junkies! It’s good to be back after almost three months. Aside from the fireworks last week both in the sky and on Capitol Hill, the biggest upcoming legislative/political event in New Mexico is the special legislative session scheduled to begin on July 18 and expected to last
Published: Monday, July 08, 2024 04:00PM
Updated: Monday, July 08, 2024 03:46AM
by: Nakayla Mcclelland / Journal Staff Writer
Graciela Rodriguez was 4 years old when her father brought home a small screwdriver for her to use. She was fascinated with the tool and disappeared into her bedroom to play with it.
Published: Friday, July 05, 2024 03:44PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Ari Levin
By Ari Levin A rainbow shone over Jaycee Park as a drizzle let up just before the start of the game. That may have symbolized good things to come for Artesia Little League as they battled for a spot in the state tournament. Behind a complete-game shoutout from Jett Baca
Published: Friday, July 05, 2024 12:09PM
by: Alaina Mencinger / Journal Staff Writer
Bringing schools into the 21st century: Statewide broadband network for schools launches
Stretched out, the fiber delivered to schools around New Mexico could reach from Albuquerque to Houston.
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 05:25PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
In New Mexico, certain high schools stand out for their exceptional educators, according to a ranking.
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 08:00AM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
The 2024 New Mexico State Senior Olympics were held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on June 12-16. The following residents from Las Vegas, New Mexico participated in the state events. In the age groups from 75 to 90 years of age. Pictured from left to right Martina Romero received a
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ryan Lowery
Content Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse that may be triggering and upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised. A former Las Vegas City Schools teacher is once again facing criminal charges for allegedly raping one of his students on multiple occasions. San Miguel County prosecutors initially charged
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Revealing a trend among New Mexico’s counties, the Roosevelt County Commission officially adopted... Read More
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting July 8, 2024 Board Room 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in... Read More
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
Sunrise colored gold by nearby wildfires, Eagle Nest State Lake Park, New Mexico Sunrise colored gold by nearby wildfires, Eagle Nest State Lake Park, New Mexico New Mexico State Parks presented a revised proposed fee schedule after receiving pushback from an earlier plan in the spring. An earlier proposal to
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
The Roosevelt County Road Department will begin work on South Roosevelt Road P, from SRR 10 to SRR... Read More
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
A sign on the Serf Theatre in Las Vegas currently reads “We Rise, We Heal, We Overcome.” The Fiestas de Las Vegas were forced to cancel due to the ongoing water crisis and flooding the community is currently enduring. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
Edward Martinez, who served as president of Luna Community College for the past three years, has been ousted as the institution’s leader after its Board of Trustees chose not to renew his contract recently. During a special meeting on Thursday, June 27, the trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Carol
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Guest commentary
Submitted by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Published: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 10:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 05, 2024 03:06PM
Are you wondering where the state's top high schools are located?
Published: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 12:00PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: July 3 by The Paper staff July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
Published: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 12:03AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 03:49PM
by: City Desk ABQ
Posted inCity Hall ABQ Advocates, Officials Weigh in on Supreme Court Decision on Homelessness by City Desk ABQ July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
Published: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 12:03AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 03:15PM
by: Hannah Grover
Mario Atencio’s family never received a notification that 1,100 barrels of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—had spilled on their allotment in February 2019 near Counselor, New Mexico in the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation, near Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It wasn’t until later that the
Published: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 06:43AM
by: Hannah Grover
Heading through eastern New Mexico, dairy cattle can be seen in farms beside the highway while flashing lights illuminate the wind farms at night. Large sprinklers irrigate the crop circles where, in the spring, the endangered lesser prairie chickens may venture out of the brush onto the fields to dance
Published: Monday, July 01, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2024 08:18PM
by: Hannah Grover
As the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision of 2023 unfold, New Mexico water advocates are pushing for increased protections of waterways that are no longer protected under the Clean Water Act. Advocates from groups like Trout Unlimited and Amigos Bravos partnered with EcoFlight to help a group
Published: Sunday, June 30, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 02, 2024 08:33PM
by: Susan Dunlap
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the high court overturned another long-standing precedent on Friday that could undue both recent reproductive rights court wins and further erode environmental protections. The court decided Lober Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce, two
Published: Saturday, June 29, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2024 03:49PM
by: Hannah Grover
New Mexico has joined the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge, a national partnership effort to conserve and restore freshwater resources. President Joe Biden announced the challenge in April as part of the Earth Week celebrations. The goal is to “protect, restore, and reconnect 8 million acres of wetlands and 100,000
Published: Friday, June 28, 2024 06:04AM
Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:32PM
by: Hannah Grover
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission denied a group of legislators' request to intervene in a case involving new generation and energy storage assets for the state’s largest utility. The legislators also asked the regulators to reconsider a final order issued in the case. The legislators argued that the Public
Published: Friday, June 28, 2024 06:03AM
Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:34PM
by: Susan Dunlap
The Supreme Court punted on Thursday on a second abortion decision it heard this term, leaving open the question of whether a federal law that protects abortion care in emergency rooms preempts state abortion bans. The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Idaho v. U.S. on Thursday, sending the case back to
Published: Friday, June 28, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:44PM
by: Alaina Mencinger / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission members unanimously rejected motions to rehear a case decried by some state lawmakers and a school district in northwest New Mexico.
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024 06:50PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
by: Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has scrapped a proposal for debate at next month’s special session that was intended to expand court-supervised outpatient treatment for people with mental illness.
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024 06:41PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
Heaven Rose Archuleta, a student at West Las Vegas Middle School, developed and presented a creative lecture – a TED Talk – all about teachers’ salaries for an Educators Rising state conference in Albuquerque {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Submitted to the Optic
Jesse C. Montoya began his young adult life enlisting in the US Army. After an honorable discharge from the Army, Montoya returned home to Las Vegas, NM and met the love of his life, Evelyn. Mr. and Mrs. Montoya married in Las Vegas in 1987. They had two children, a
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:00AM
This photo, taken on June 21, shows the Gallinas River flowing very high under the Bridge leading onto Bridge Street in Las Vegas. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This photo, taken on June 21, shows the Gallinas River
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said at a Planned Parenthood space for LGBTQ youth in Albuquerque that if President Joe Biden wins a second term, he will continue the work he’s already doing to protect access to reproductive healthcare. Becerra visited Albuquerque as part of a multi-state
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 05:05PM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: June 26 by The Paper staff June 26, 2024June 26, 2024
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:03AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:13AM
by: Megan Gleason / Journal Staff Writer
The special legislative session is less than a month away, but lawmakers are still voicing the same sentiment: Nobody’s on the same page.
Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 03:33PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Due to the ongoing water crisis caused by flooding related to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fires, the City of Las Vegas announced Tuesday morning that it has canceled this year’s Fiestas de Las
Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that it will hear oral arguments in a case over whether Tennessee and Kentucky anti-transgender laws violate the Constitution. Tennessee enacted a law in 2023 that bans gender-affirming healthcare for youth under 18. Three teenagers who have begun gender-affirming healthcare in Tennessee, along
Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 02:44AM
by: Megan Gleason and Alaina Mencinger / Journal Staff Writers
SANTA FE — Policymakers are scattered around the state in their hometowns as they await a special session next month and the 60-day legislative session next year. But that doesn’t mean work isn’t being done.
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024 07:30PM
Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00AM
This photo, taken June 21, shows how high the Gallinas River flowed during the flooding event that has led to a water shortage in the City of Las Vegas. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This photo, taken June
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
A recent report by KFF, a foundation that provides health policy analysis, found mental health issues on the rise and disparities in mental health treatment in the U.S. for people of color. The report found that death by suicide, as well as increased drug overdoses rose during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, June 24, 2024 02:33AM
Elijah Martinez {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A Mora County man is behind bars after being arrested for allegedly murdering Nathan Romero after breaking into his home in San Miguel County early Friday morning. Elijah Martinez Elijah Martinez,
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ryan Lowery
Jason Smith A Las Vegas man is charged with murder after allegedly shooting his brother on the porch of his home. Jason Smith Prosecutors charged 31-year-old Jason C. Smith with first-degree murder after his brother, 29-year-old Justin Eric Smith, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the chest outside
Published: Friday, June 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: Hannah Grover
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that two fish species found in New Mexico do not meet the criteria for listing them as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. WildEarth Guardians petitioned the federal agency to list the Rio Grande chub and the Rio Grande sucker. “New
Published: Friday, June 21, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, June 21, 2024 02:01AM
by: Hannah Grover
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a proposed settlement that would have ended the more-than decade-long dispute between Texas and New Mexico over water from the Rio Grande. The court denied the agreement because the proposed consent decree was not supported by the federal government and would
Published: Friday, June 21, 2024 04:13PM
This photo, taken around 5 p.m. June 21, shows the flooding and dangerous driving conditions on 8th Street in Las Vegas. This photo, taken on June 21, shows the Gallinas River flowing very high under the Bridge leading onto Bridge Street in Las Vegas {{description}} Email notifications are only sent
Published: Friday, June 21, 2024 12:00AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
A majority of New Mexicans believe that New Mexico’s abortion laws should be less restrictive or should remain about the same as they are now. Similarly, over 60 percent say that abortion should always be legal or should be legal most of the time. New Mexico abortion laws are among
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:25AM
by: Vanessa Maciel
The Smooth Riders perform during the Melodic Major Club’s award ceremony at the New Mexico Highlands University student union ballroom. The Smooth Riders perform during the Melodic Major Club’s award ceremony at the New Mexico Highlands University student union ballroom. Two clubs at New Mexico Highlands University would not exist
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
{{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. For the third year in a row, New Mexico ranked last in the country in child well-being, according to the annual Kids Count data book, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann, Source NM
An undated, provided photo of Betty Lou Greenhaw, Jane Cummings and Chris Cummings, who all died in a flood stemming from the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire in July 2022. Despite the federal government taking responsibility for the wildfire, its lawyers are seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on their
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ryan Lowery
A Mora County jury on June 6 acquitted a Guadalupita man of all charges related to the death of a passenger in a truck that overturned after it was swept away by floodwaters. Following a three-day trial, jurors found 32-year-old John G. Vasquez not guilty for the August 2022 death
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
by: Las Vegas Optic reports
After six years of leading Main Street de Las Vegas, Executive Director Michael Peranteau announced he will retire on June 30, 2024. It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Main Street’s Board of Directors announces his departure. “It has been such an honor to lead this
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ed Williams
Published: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
Incumbent U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich starts the general election for his second reelection campaign ahead by seven points over his Republican challenger. According to a poll by Public Policy Polling commissioned by NM Political Report, Heinrich leads Republican Nella Domenici, a former hedge fund executive and daughter of long-term former
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:21PM
by: The Paper staff
Posted inNews Weak in Review: June 19 by The Paper staff June 19, 2024June 18, 2024
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:03AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:19PM
by: Joshua Bowling
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:00AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
President Joe Biden leads former president Donald Trump in the race for New Mexico’s five electoral seats, according to a poll commissioned by NM Political Report. The poll, which took place on June 13 and 14 and was conducted by Public Policy Polling, showed 48 percent of New Mexico voters
Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 04:59PM
by: Susan Dunlap
Food insecurity is on the rise as state benefits have decreased and the future of federal benefits have an uncertain future. Sonya Warwick, director of communications and events for the Albuquerque-based Roadrunner Foodbank, told NM Political Report that there are multiple reasons why the food bank is seeing an increase
Published: Monday, June 17, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, June 17, 2024 05:03AM
by: Susan Dunlap
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Texas-based Christian group trying to restrict access to abortion medication on Thursday. The case, FDA v. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, lacked standing, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said in the unanimous opinion. That means that the Christian doctors did not demonstrate
Published: Friday, June 14, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, June 14, 2024 02:47PM
by: Susan Dunlap
In the month of March 2024 alone, 1,650 clinician-provided abortions took place in New Mexico, according to the reproductive research organization, the Guttmacher Institute. Prior to the Dobbs decision, in which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, New Mexico abortion clinics averaged about 3,000 abortions a year. The
Published: Friday, June 14, 2024 06:01AM
Updated: Friday, June 14, 2024 06:15PM
by: Guest commentary
Submitted by Joaquin Baca, District 2 City Councilor
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2024 09:34PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 03, 2024 02:16PM
by: City Desk ABQ
Posted inNews This Bites: New Ankle-Biting Mosquito May Suck ABQ’s Summer Fun by City Desk ABQ June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2024 09:19AM
by: Hannah Grover
The program administrator for New Mexico’s community solar program released guidance Thursday for waitlisted projects. The new guidelines follow a petition from several developers who have projects on the waitlist, which led to an order from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission that provided some instructions on the selection of
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 05:31AM
by: Searchlight New Mexico
By Alicia Inez Guzmán, Searchlight New Mexico Last fall, the international community rose up in defense of the Pacific Ocean. Seafood and salt purveyors, public policy professors, scientists and environmentalists, all lambasted Japan’s release of radioactive wastewater from the disastrously damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the sea. At the
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:08PM
by: Alicia Inez Guzmán
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00AM
by: Susan Dunlap
New Mexico continues to rank at the bottom of the country for child well-being, with a score of 50th and also at the bottom for childhood education, according to the new KIDS Count Data Book. The Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Data Book is an annual assessment of child
Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 04:55AM
by: Susan Dunlap
The estate of an inmate at Otero County Jail, who according to the complaint, died by suicide last year, is suing the Otero County Commission due to negligent care, inhumane conditions and constitutional rights violations at the jail. The inmate, Jacob Gutierrez, died by suicide in June 2023, according to
Published: Monday, June 10, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, June 10, 2024 04:41AM
by: Susan Dunlap
A representative from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office outlined on Thursday the bills the governor’s office will back during the upcoming special session, but the proposals upset legislators in the Court, Corrections and Justice Interim Committee on both sides of the aisle. Earlier this year, Lujan Grisham said she would
Published: Friday, June 07, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, June 07, 2024 05:34AM
by: Hannah Grover
Residents of the Mountain View neighborhood in the South Valley of Albuquerque have filed a complaint with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding environmental justice and air pollution in minority and low-income communities. The South Valley of Albuquerque is in an unincorporated area of Bernalillo County, but abuts the city
Published: Thursday, June 06, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, June 06, 2024 10:10PM
by: Susan Dunlap
With nearly 53 percent of the precincts reporting as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, most of the legislative candidates endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico appear to have won. With former President Donald Trump making another bid for the White House, two new U.S. Supreme Court decisions pending that could
Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 06:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 07:23PM
by: Molly Montgomery
Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Luna County’s two contested races in the 2024 primary election were both close calls Tuesday. Democrats favored Linda S. Alvarez over Andrew Simon Her...
Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 12:00AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
Incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won their New Mexico primaries, leading a primary with extremely low turnout. Both Biden and Trump have locked up their respective party’s nominations ahead of New Mexico’s primary. Still, both received just 84 percent of the vote, as of 11 p.m.
Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 06:01AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 06:04AM
by: Matthew Reichbach
Every legislative seat is up for grabs in 2024, which means all incumbents who sought reelection had to face the voters. Most did not face primary opponents, or easily defeated their primary opponents. However, several lost or faced close races. Embattled state Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto, the subject of accusations of
Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 05:53AM
by: Capital & Main
By Elliott Woods, Capital & Main After a century and a half of oil and gas production in the United States, the nonprofit environmental watchdog Climate Tracker published a sobering report in 2020: Some 2.6 million unplugged onshore wells lay scattered across the country. Plugging all those derelict holes, from
Published: Tuesday, June 04, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2024 02:57AM
by: Martha Pskowski, The Water Desk
With another hot summer looming, Mexico is behind on its water deliveries to the United States, leading to water cutbacks in South Texas. A little-known federal agency has hit a roadblock in its efforts to get Mexico to comply.
Published: Monday, June 03, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Monday, June 03, 2024 01:09AM
by: Hannah Grover
Researchers from Purdue University published a study in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicating that a small fish that is only found in New Mexico may actually be two different species. This could have implications for the efforts to protect and conserve this unique animal.
Published: Monday, June 03, 2024 06:01AM
Updated: Monday, June 03, 2024 01:10AM
by: Hannah Grover
The Center for Biological Diversity says that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is not taking the steps necessary to protect an endangered mouse living in the Lincoln National Forest from cattle grazing. The wildlife advocacy group, along with the Maricopa Audubon Society, is pressuring the federal government to end
Published: Sunday, June 02, 2024 06:10AM
by: Guest commentary
Submitted by Ashley Long, president of the NM Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Published: Friday, May 31, 2024 09:33PM
Updated: Friday, May 31, 2024 09:35PM
by: Guest commentary
Submitted by Leonardo Castañeda, policy advocate at the ACLU of New Mexico
Published: Friday, May 31, 2024 05:00PM
by: Hannah Grover
State regulators moved forward with approving the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s application for new solar and battery storage despite concerns that there are not enough new energy projects in the Central Consolidated School District to replace property tax revenue lost when the San Juan Generating Station closed. On
Published: Friday, May 31, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Friday, May 31, 2024 01:22AM
by: Searchlight New Mexico
by Susanna Space, Searchlight New Mexico One Wednesday morning in April, Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo sat in a federal courtroom, watching with concern as a man was arraigned for making a death threat against her. “Stupid little bitch, get suicidal,” he had growled into her voicemail. “’Cause I
Published: Thursday, May 30, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2024 02:03AM
by: Hannah Grover
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the criteria for landowners to nominate private lands adjacent to public lands that can be sold or exchanged under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act. Under the law, landowners who have parcels adjacent to federal lands in 12 western states, including New Mexico,
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 06:03AM
Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 03:12AM
by: Susan Dunlap
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury secured $8.3 million for childhood development and youth services in the 1st congressional district through federal community project funding. Stansbury, a Democrat, announced this funding during a press conference at Youth Development, Inc., one of the funding recipients, along with several Tribal leaders and a representative
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 01:40PM
by: Susanna Space
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00AM
by: KFF Health News
By Rae Ellen Bichell The federal government in 2020 and 2023 changed who it said could safely donate organs and blood, reducing the restrictions on men who have had sex with another man. But the FDA’s restrictions on donated tissue, a catchall term encompassing everything from a person’s eyes to
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 06:03AM
Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 09:25AM
by: Capital & Main
By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main Over the past month, in public meetings stretching from the Navajo Nation to Albuquerque, public officials and company representatives unveiled a picture of a new hydrogen energy industry being built in the northwest corner of New Mexico. The presentations reveal hydrogen production, transportation, power
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 06:05AM
Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 09:25AM
by: Joshua Bowling
Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Molly Montgomery
Published: Thursday, May 09, 2024 12:00AM
by: Ed Williams
Published: Friday, May 03, 2024 12:00AM
by: Alicia Inez Guzmán
Published: Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:00AM