San Miguel News

Las Vegas Optic

by: Abe Streep for ProPublica

The U.S. needs wildland firefighters more than ever, but the federal government Is losing them

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Nella Domenici makes campaign stop in Mora

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Vanessa Maciel

Community comes together two years after fire changed their lives

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Vanessa Maciel

New Alta Vista owners visit local educational institutions

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Las Vegas Optic reports

Art sale and silent auction will benefit Las Vegas Arts Council

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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Foundation resumes Community Impact Award program

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Ryan Lowery

Drug task force arrests cocaine trafficking suspect following raid on Vegas home

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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Jail Log 4/12/2024

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Ryan Lowery

Ribera man charged with murder in Rio Rancho shooting

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Several vocalists to take the stage during jazz band concert

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Local group aims to educate community ahead of primary election

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Education summit to be held at Highlands April 19-20

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

New Alta Vista owners visit local educational institutions

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Heerea Rikhraj, New Mexico In Depth

Growing New Mexico maternity care deserts bring long drives, increased worry

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Vanessa Maciel

New Alta Vista owners meet with community

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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Community Calendar 3/17/2023

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Beth Urech

Beth speaks for herself: Back to Back (but not Bach)

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Beth Urech

Beth speaks for herself: Fall Festival of Music in Las Vegas

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Las Vegas Optic reports

Community Foundation awards first relief grants

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Las Vegas Optic reports

San Miguel County property tax deadline extended

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

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by: Las Vegas Optic reports

Fire victims eligible for emergency loans

Published: April 25, 2024 11:04AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Abe Streep for ProPublica

The U.S. needs wildland firefighters more than ever, but the federal government Is losing them

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Nella Domenici makes campaign stop in Mora

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Community comes together two years after fire changed their lives

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Las Vegas Optic reports

FUMC to host meet and greet for new pastor July 8

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Hundreds to take part in pilgrimage to Chimayo

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Back to its roots: Las Vegas Jewish Community buys back, re-opens Temple Montefiore

Published: April 25, 2024 11:05AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Ryan Lowery

Drug task force arrests cocaine trafficking suspect following raid on Vegas home

Multiple law enforcement agencies and agents with the Region IV Narcotics Task Force raided a home in the 700 block of Taos Street on April 4 while serving a search warrant in an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Las Vegas Optic reports

NMHU ranked among top 100 most affordable colleges nationally

New Mexico Highlands University has been ranked No. 28 nationally among the 100 Most Affordable Online Colleges for 2024 by College Consensus. NMHU is the only public college or university in New Mexico to be ranked for Online Affordability.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Several vocalists to take the stage during jazz band concert

Classic rock ‘n’ roll tunes as well as tunes by jazz and Latin music greats will be part of the peculiar mix of genres to be presented by the New Mexico Highlands University jazz band at its upcoming concert.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

A local political group is offering the community a chance to learn more about the Democratic candidates set to appear on the June 4 primary election ballot.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Education summit to be held at Highlands April 19-20

A free opportunity to gain insight into local education and learn more about grant programs that can help boost teaching in the area is set to take place during a two-day event on the New Mexico Highlands University campus this weekend.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Robertson High School to present a musical version of “The Wizard of Oz”

To mark the 85th anniversary of the MGM film “The Wizard of Oz,” Robertson High School theatre students are set to perform a stage version of the tale that pays homage to the movie, complete with a black-and-white Kansas and a technicolor Land of Oz.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Vanessa Maciel

Show choir makes comeback with Broadway-style performance

A university show choir that has been on hiatus for four years is making a comeback, and there is hope that its return will bring with it more theatre and musicals at New Mexico Highlands University.

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Emily Withnall

Grassroots New Mexico organizations collaborate on environmental solutions

On April 6, the second anniversary of the Hermit’s Peak Fire, 68 community organizers from San Miguel and Mora Counties, Albuquerque, and beyond, gathered on the United World College campus to collaborate and share resources for building climate...

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Las Vegas Optic reports

The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting two hiring fairs at the end of April and beginning of May for full-time Claims Office staff. The hiring fairs will help fill full-time positions to support the important mission of processing...

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM

Las Vegas Optic

by: Sherry Goodyear

Luna launches Padres y Madres Academy

Luna Community College is excited to announce the launch of the Padres Y Madres Academy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering parents and guardians with essential skills to support their students’ educational journey. The Parents’ Academy...

Published: April 18, 2024 12:00AM