New Mexico News

Las Vegas Optic

by: Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico

What comes next?: Residents worry about long-term future of Las Vegas

Residents of the New Mexico city downriver of the biggest fire in state history have been drinking bottled water and eating off paper plates for several months now, an effort to preserve the city’s dwindling clean water supply.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:19AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Ryan Lowery

Long-delayed murder trial set to begin Monday

The trial of a man accused of killing 71-year-old William “Skip” Smith Jr. in the summer of 2019 is set to begin next week, following multiple delays in the case.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:18AM

Las Vegas Optic

City of Las Vegas applies for emergency funding for water solutions

At its regular meeting Wednesday night, the City of Las Vegas approved applications for funding that may allow them to take the next steps toward solving the current water crisis.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:17AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Ryan Lowery

Man accused of child abuse rearrested hours after posting bond

A San Miguel County man jailed following accusations that he abused his mother and allowed his children to live in unsanitary conditions was rearrested just hours after being released from jail, court records show.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:15AM

Las Vegas Optic

Man arrested for stealing company vehicle, credit card

A Santa Fe man was arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly stealing a company vehicle and attempting to use a company credit card for personal purchases, according to court records filed this week.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:13AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Emily Withnall, NMHU

Rosemarie Montoya earns NMHU Spirit Award

When the Hermits Peak Fire started, Rosemarie Montoya, a Highlands University alumna and long-time agent with State Farm, began working with the many community members who lost property.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:11AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Staci Matlock, NMFWRI Communications Coordinator

Institute hosts area high school students for STEM Showdown at Storrie Lake

More than 150 students from five Northern New Mexico high schools learned about archery, water quality and forest fires from natural resource professionals last week during a STEM Showdown at Storrie Lake.

Published: Thursday September 22 2022 10:04AM