Albuquerque – Around 7 PM, a suspicious device was observed near Central Ave and 2nd St, and authorities were dispatched to the area. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded, and they evacuated businesses in the area. As of this publication, the nature of the suspicious device is unknown. Authorities

New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the passing of former Senator Bill B. O'Neill, acknowledging his contributions to juvenile justice reform and his legacy as a writer and legislator.

Socorro County Board of Commissions had a reorganization meeting on January 14 in which they established resolutions on appointments and meeting rules.

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Saying Silver City is not like other communities, Mayor Ken Ladner broke a tie vote of the Town Council on Tuesday night, nixing a proposal for a citizens advisory board for the Silver City Police Department. A notice of intent to adopt an ordinance establishing a citizens advisory board brought

Almost four years after the Community Solar Act became law in New Mexico, Grant County could potentially see its first project under construction later this year. The solar farm, which will be constructed by Pluma LLC, an Albuquerque construction company, will be located on 160 acres of land leased from

UNM men's basketball head coach, Eric Olen, and his family were welcomed officially to the Lobo Nation Tuesday afternoon.

The former U.S. Army Reserve center in Silver Heights could become transitional housing for students and their families in the Silver Consolidated School District after the Silver City Town Council took an initial vote at its meeting Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the town is willing

At last week’s City of Socorro meeting, Mayor Ravi Bhasker announced he would prepare documents to formally request from the New Mexico Department of Transportati… Read moreMayor prepares to cut off county

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker proposed the purchase of a property to develop a recreational water park.

Catron County’s Magistrate Judge, Hon. Susan E. Griffin has been temporarily suspended without pay effective immediately according to an order from the Supreme Court of New Mexico dated February 5.

Some 65 people now face criminal charges after completion of a four-month-long joint law enforcement effort that targeted retail theft in Roswell.

The County Livestock Loss Authority had their first meeting since the State Ethics Commission settlement last week at the Socorro County Annex I.

Councilor SanchezThe ABQ mayoral field continues to grow as does uncertainty over how many candidates will make the November ballot. One of them could be westside ABQ City Councilor Louie Sanchez who has announced an exploratory run but not yet an official candidacy. He has put up a website seeking

Lobbyist spending includes ski passes and flowers for lawmakers, as well as outings at some of Santa Fe's swankiest spots.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Farmington man. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 1:56 a.m. March 30 to County Road 3149 in response to a shooting, according to the Sheriff’s Office incident log. San Juan County Sheriff’s Public Information Manager Rebekah Click confirmed the

AZTEC – Aztec Speedway opened its 73rd season of live dirt track racing with the Thaw Brawl on Friday and Saturday. Despite chilly weather on Friday, there was no shortage of quality racing. Josh Cain of Rio Rancho took the first checkered flag, winning the Stock Car feature, followed by

San Juan County is looking for a new business to come into the area and occupy part of the San Juan County Industrial Park.

Stephen Wells is a geologist by profession, but after becoming president of one of the state’s most prestigious universities, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, he became a financial sleuth.

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Eight people spoke up during public comment at the Socorro County Commission meeting last Tuesday, concerned that their roads were going to be removed from the county road maintenance list.

The Aztec City Commission held its second monthly meeting March 25 and received public support for City Manager Jeff Blackburn, who faces an evaluation review. Aztec business owners John Faverino and Randy Hodges spoke in favor of Blackburn. Aztec Mayor Mike Padilla said business Item B, resolution for payment to

The city council and mayor heard a presentation by Jason Everett last week at their regular meeting regarding fire and emergency services.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two bills into law that will give local governments more ways to access money to aid in disaster recovery and emergency response. One will allow the use of property tax bonds to fix infrastructure damaged by floodwaters, and the other will change a funding

The San Juan County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to hold homicide suspect Matthew Sandoval until his trial. The expedited motion was entered March 31 during Sandoval’s first appearance in Farmington Magistrate Court, when Defense Attorney Victor Titus stated he would represent Sandoval. Sandoval, 40, was charged with first-degree

Rebecca Dow (R), recently elected as the State Representative for District 38, has felt welcomed by the residents of Socorro County. As she explores the area, she has taken the time to meet and connect with community members, listening to the…

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Thirty volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday morning to clean up trash and make updates to Otero Park, Sandbar Park and Bosque Park.

Every weekday, two friends meet at the Finley gym. Margie Montoya and Amalia Aragon believe their morning chats and workouts provide a great start to the day.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the cause of death of a Mexican gray wolf who left the experimental population area this month and traveled north of Interstate 40 in New Mexico. The wolf, dubbed Ella by school children, was found dead on Sunday near Mount Taylor. While

As travelers continue to seek out unique experiences, the Travel & Adventure Shows have become a vital opportunity for destinations like Farmington to showcase their offerings. The shows are a vibrant gathering where travel enthusiasts meet, mingle and get inspired for their next big adventure. Attendees pay an admission fee

By JUSTIN SCHATZ Daily Press Correspondent Three new species of minerals, discovered near Cookes Peak, have been named raydemarkite, virgilluethite and stunorthropite, in honor of prominent New Mexican geologists Ramon S. DeMark, Virgil W. Lueth and Stuart A. Northrop. According to Senior Mineral Museum Curator John Rakovan, findings like these

After experiencing multiple relocations throughout the years, the Socorro Friends of the Library (FOL) has proudly established a permanent home for their beloved bookstore in a spacious new building.

As wildfires grow in intensity and destroy communities across the West, electric utilities have come under more intense scrutiny. During windy, dry weather, electric infrastructure can spark wildfires. This was seen in 2022 when a tree fell on power lines near Ruidoso, leading to the fatal McBride Fire. Now utilities

On Thursday, March 13, a crowd gathered at the Socorro County Annex Building to celebrate the opening of the region’s new America’s Job Center office. Guests were… Read moreAmerica’s Job Center offers help to jobseekers

At approximately 8:40 a.m. on February 13, Socorro County Fire Departments were dispatched to Hwy 116 in northern Socorro County in reference to a train derailment. The main concern of the seven-car derailment being three cars bearing sulfuric acid.

In 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave a bombshell announcement when she said she wanted to redo the state fairgrounds.

Socorro Electric Cooperative (SEC) held a members update meeting at Magdalena Schools on Thursday night, drawing in 50 attendees. Manuel Gonzales, SEC’s CEO, led a discussion on the Magdalena 69KV project, power outages and fiber.

Socorro County settled two million dollars in a lawsuit for the alleged civil and constitutional rights violation of Jessie Chavez, an inmate at the Socorro Count… Read moreCounty pays $2 million to inmate

COLORADO SPRINGS – New Mexico Highlands University sophomore Ivan Smith was voted to the 2024-25 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic First Team in an announcement by the league office Thursday. The First Team and Player of the Year awards are voted on by the conference's sports information directors. To be

Fifteen-year-old Taylor McQueen and her quarter horse, Pickles, shared a unique bond she fears she will never have again.

LAS VEGAS — Following a decade of renovations and millions of dollars invested into the Plaza and Castañeda hotels, Allan Affeldt is placing them up for sale, he told the Optic.

A Farmington woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stabbing her husband to death, while he was in their bed. Heather Fernandez-Hoefer, 51, is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The charges are in connection to the 2020 death of Robert Hoefer, 49, of Farmington. Farmington Police were called

Texas sculptor Curtis Frederick on March 24 installed his sculpture “Water Dancing” in front of the Aztec Senior-Community Center. Frederick spoke with Tri-City Record on Friday while driving home to Rockwall, Texas. Frederick said his sculpture is made out of the steel edging he uses in his landscape business. To

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Despite having four possible action items on the agenda for its special meeting Wednesday, the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education adjourned after discussion in a closed session that lasted more than three and a half hours. Three board members — President Gabrielle Begay,

Socorro County experienced an outage of cell phone and internet service on February 12.

As dawn broke on Saturday morning, a spirited group of 33 runners assembled on a mesa along the Quebradas Byway. They prepared to navigate 33 miles of rocky terrain, with stretches of sandy arroyos and ridgelines.

SANTA FE – A court on Monday blocked the release of any public records that show the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, but said other images and documents can be disclosed. A representative for the Hackman family estate had urged a New Mexico judge to seal

Socorro High School for many years has been one of New Mexico’s outstanding Class 3A football programs.

Organizers for the Roswell-Chaves County MatanzaFest have announced the event will be held in combination with the Roswell Hispano Chamber of …

On Saturday, members of the Fire Departments from Midway, North Socorro County, Magdalena, the Very Large Array (VLA), and Pie Town met at the Magdalena Fire Station for an auto extrication training exercise. This collaborative effort focused…

Magdalena School board voted not to renew Superintendent Dr. Glenn Haven’s contract on January 20. In a 3-2 vote, Board President Lynn Major, board members Rachel Montoya and Sharon Harris were against the renewal, with Kelby Stephens and Bre…

I guess it’s still a thing. I got a call last week from a friend in Santa Fe who said that after all this time of avoiding it, she had come down with a real nasty bout of COVID-19. Although it’s not progressed to the intubation point, she con…

At the March 11 Socorro County meeting, Julie Griego, county assessor, recommended that veterans check their notice values, scheduled to be mailed out on April 1,… Read moreVeterans, elected officials and county roads discussed at meeting

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With memories of a close call in the Rico Fire two years ago still fresh in their minds, residents of Pinos Altos are taking steps to mitigate the threat of wildfire to their homes and community. More than 60 residents met Thursday evening at

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent With the federal government mired in tumultuous change and legislative polarization, the Grant County Water Commission’s regional water project offers a welcome example of how local government, in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan Inc., is working to secure water resources for residents and commercial interests here

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker told Socorro County Manager Andy Lotrich that there was no room for negotiation regarding the City’s request for the county to fund sal… Read moreMayor rejects county offer

Last year I kept having these accidents. I accidentally traded two goats for five, somehow brought home a miniature donkey in a minivan, and said yes to another cat with super sad eyes. Two pigs showed up at my house on their own; I could see…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A study to determine whether a new hospital building will be needed to serve Grant County’s needs in the future has raised more questions than answers, but Gila Regional Medical Center is now looking at finance options, the CEO said. Hospital CEO Robert Whitaker

He was a longtime supporter of the Santa Fe Film Festival and served as its honorary chairman in 2010.

New Mexico Tech released the following statement in response to an article concerning its former president, Stephen Wells, filing a whistleblower lawsuit in which he alleges the university’s mismanagement of funds caused the loss of millions …

During the City Council meeting on Monday, five students from Socorro were honored for their outstanding achievements in promoting bus safety with their impactful posters, that earned them first place in a recent competition.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Silver Consolidated School District received the highest opinions that can be given for an audit for fiscal year 2024, its auditor reported during the work session of Monday night’s meeting of the Board of Education. The district will not be able to use

The 100% Socorro family service directory is now available in print. This free resource guide provides information about various services available in Socorro County, aiming to help families easily access the support they need.

On January 10th, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to 6 Sylvia Road in Polvadera to investigate a homicide. Sheriff Lee Armijo confirmed Socorro Sheriff’s office responded to the shooting.

The banking status of Socorro City was discussed in last week’s meeting.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Concerns about patient privacy, the lack of behavioral health care, and recruiting and retaining staff were among those voiced Monday evening at a town hall meeting on Gila Regional Medical Center. Sixteen people from the small crowd that gathered at the Grant County Administration

On December 10, three board members of the County Livestock Loss Authority reached an agreement following a civil action under the Governmental Conduct Act initiated by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission (NMSEC).

Stargazers can expect at least four interesting astronomical events in April – from a pink, full micromoon to a "celestial smiley face" alignment.

In the early hours of February 28, Trisha Lopez was awakened by her six-month-old puppy barking. When she and her husband, Alvaro Lopez, went outside to investiga… Read moreHIGH FIRE RISK: Structure fires continue

New Mexico Voices for Children has released a new fact sheet revealing that 24 rural counties in New Mexico have 30% or more residents enrolled in Medicaid.

Daniel Rufenacht of Magdalena was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter last week after a three-day jury trial.

It’s been a year and some change since ground broke on a new affordable housing project in Socorro. According to El Camino Real Housing Authority Executive Direct… Read moreHousing applications open: Vista de Socorro slated to open in May

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker reported on his meeting with the new Socorro Electric Co-op CEO, Manuel Gonzales, at the City meeting last Tuesday.

The biggest state political news so far this week has probably been an apparent arson fire at the Republican headquarters in Albuquerque early Sunday morning.

The program gave 100 community college students raising children $400 a month for a year as part of a study of guaranteed income.

Deputies with the Catron County Sheriff's Office answer calls of livestock and animal depredation from Mexican wolves "at least every other day, sometimes multiple times a day," according to Sheriff Keith Hughes."They leave them [livestock and pets] laying. A lot of times, they don't even eat them," Hughes added. "It's

It's round two for the prosecution and defense in the trial of former Albuquerque police office Kenneth Skeens.

News - April 1, 2025, at 3:15 pm, police are negotiating with a barricaded man near Louisiana Blvd SE and Gibson Blvd SE. Drivers should avoid the area.

The fire chief in Rio Arriba County has issued a burn ban until further notice due to high wind gusts forecast to increase the risk of wildfires.

The Justice Department says the temporary duty assignments began Tuesday and will rotate every 90 days in field offices, including in Albuquerque.

The city of Albuquerque has agreed to pay $2.5 million to a man who was permanently disabled after being shot by an officer during a schizoaffective episode. Read moreCity to pay $2.5 million to man who Albuquerque officer shot during schizoaffective episode

More than 1,500 people have signed up to attend the protest this weekend, but organizers expect more to show up in person.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Backed by a $2 million grant, University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center professor Eric Bartee's research raises the hope that certain viruses can actually trigger an immune response to cancer.The treatment is called oncolytic therapy, a type of immune therapy. To make it more effective in

Foundation for Open Government says it's suing to "put an end to NMCD's secretive and illegal practices that harm transparency and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars."

Gas prices were stable across most of New Mexico and in Santa Fe last week, with the average price of a gallon of unleaded fuel increasing by only 1 cent statewide and remaining the same in the City Different.

Near the end of last month’s meeting of the Chaves County Commissioners, the topic turned to nuisance properties.

An alleged arson at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters was denounced by elected officials across the political spectrum Sunday but has also spawned public…

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is demanding more information on how artificial intelligence is being used to examine government data kept by federal agencies. Read moreNew Mexico congresswoman pushes for more information on AI use on government data

A U.S. citizen was caught trying to smuggle a large amount of methamphetamine across the border in his buttocks last weekend at an El Paso checkpoint. Read moreBorder authorities find methamphetamine where the sun don't shine

The Girls Coffee House is reflecting on one month of serving coffee and quesadillas in Southeast Albuquerque. Read moreTeen-led coffee shop 'patched together' by community and family

The cause of death is under investigation.

A story on Page A-1 of the Saturday, March 29, 2025, edition about juvenile justice legislation during the recent legislative session incorrectly reported state Sen. Nichole Tobiassen, R-Albuquerque, did not respond to requests for comment. Tobiassen did not receive text messages sent to a p…

COCHITI LAKE, N.M. — The body of a teen boy was recovered after a weekend rescue was unsuccessful at Cochiti Lake. Deputies worked with park rangers and rescue crews responding to the 16-year-old drowning. He was last seen with a friend, who was able to make it to shore, according

We're showing our Love 4 Pets with Jibbit from Española Humane and Zimmer and Reece from Albuquerque city shelters.

We live in a desert. So why are you spending a fortune irrigating your yards?

The forecasted gusts will increase the risk of brush and wildfires, county Fire Chief Enrico Trujillo said.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Opening statements in the trial for a former Albuquerque police officer accused of excessive force began at the Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Police body camera footage from APD captured 29-year-old Kenneth Skeens and two other officers arresting Matthew McManus, 53,

Prosecutors told jurors Tuesday that former Albuquerque police officer Kenneth Skeens illegally arrested a mentally disabled man as he tried to purchase a bicycle… Read moreTestimony begins in trial of former APD officer accused of illegally arresting disabled man

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health. The cuts include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff and senior leaders, leaving the

First responders worked five hours to get the climber down — a process that involved a series of rigging systems, drones and infrared tech.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the cuts will have a "devastating impact" on infectious disease research and response in New Mexico.

The city of Albuquerque is cracking down on rentable e-scooters strewn across sidewalks even as vendors say they’re not being given time to retrieve them. Read more'Honeymoon phase' ends for rentable e-scooters with sidewalk seizures

Prosecutors in Lincoln County are seeking to confine a former Ruidoso school employee charged with 22 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children and related… Read moreProsecutors seek to hold Ruidoso man accused of child sexual abuse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Lobo Nation officially met its new men’s basketball leader on Thursday as Eric Olen was introduced as the next head coach of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team. With a nod to the program’s proud tradition and a focus on future success, Olen promised to

SANTA FE, N.M. — "These bills provide critical tools for our municipalities to recover from devastating floods and strengthen our emergency services," Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said of two pieces of legislation she signed Monday.Effective immediately, Senate Bill 383 allows cities and towns to issue bonds for flood recovery financed

More than 2,000 Comcast customers were without internet service as far north as Tesuque and as far south as La Cienega Tuesday afternoon.

The late Democratic state senator looked out for underdogs, and he wrote novels, poems and a play about his experiences.

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — With no significant precipitation here since last November, water conservation is especially important this spring, just in time for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's water restrictions to go into effect.From April 1 to Oct. 31, sprinkler and spray irrigation are banned from 11 a.m.

The Albuquerque Isotopes are kicking off their first homestand of the 2025 season Tuesday night against the Salt Lake Bees.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller wants to use millions in opioid settlement money to fund services for people struggling with addiction.

A popular Albuquerque Instagram account recently claimed the city’s first In-N-Out would break ground before July.

New Mexico on Tuesday joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration in Rhode Island federal court challenging billions in lost funding to state health departments — including about $60 million to New Mexico. The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Service last week announced it was pulling $11

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police have released details of two encounters in late February in which officers fatally shot allegedly armed individuals who were threatening to shoot them, an Albuquerque Police Department news release said.Officers responded to a 911 call at 1 p.m. Feb. 23, in which a woman said her

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that shut down westbound Gibson Boulevard in southeast Albuquerque.

After about a decade on the run, a man will be in a courtroom facing charges for a 2014 murder in southwest Albuquerque.

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is expanding its scholarship program to support students of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell with a new Airframe and Powerp…

A bill to allow flood-ravaged communities to enact a temporary local option gross receipts tax and issue revenue bonds to repair municipal infrastructure is among the …

Strong winds are expected across New Mexico, leading to blowing dust and high fire danger.West winds between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening. Advertisement >>>WEATHER RESOURCES: Current Conditions | Interactive Radar | School Closings | uLocal Damaging winds

The earthquake that rocked the country Friday is compounding the humanitarian crisis caused by a bloody civil war.

The Roswell Police and Fire departments are highly interested in having more drones to obtain information to add to their responses for many situations — some potentia…

This military vehicle has been facing the intersection of East Second Street and North Garden Avenue for many years. It stands outside of the Discount City USA Army-Na…

Necessary work on the first residence funded by the statewide Rehab-2-Rental (R-2-R) landlord program will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Friday.

A suspect in a nearly six-year-old shooting in south Roswell that left one man dead will remain detained at least until the conclusion of his eventual trial.

Some of the people apprehended in Roswell, Santa Fe and Albuquerque by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month have been deported, according to fe…

Roswell Police have formally charged a man in a nearly six-year-old homicide that claimed the life of one man.

The 356,454 New Mexico voters not registered as Democrats or Republicans could soon have a chance to play a role in selecting the nominees of those parties.

CORONA, N.M. — A vast cattle ranch near Corona, New Mexico, may not seem like a place where a basketball dream was born, but it is. Corona High School sophomore Harper Dunn moved there from Albuquerque during the pandemic to live with her grandparents so she could continue in-person learning.Her

City councilors ultimately approved an emergency ordinance that would levy an additional three-eighths of 1% to the current gross receipts tax (GRT) after listening to…

The Roswell City Council has called for a special meeting on Friday afternoon to hold a public hearing and to vote on whether to approve an emergency ordinance that wo…

This mural of happy children representing different backgrounds and holding hands is sometimes blocked by a large truck. Though faded, and with some paint chipped off …

Working vehicles were the focus of Touch a Truck, hosted on Saturday by the Roswell Public Library. North Pennsylvania Avenue was blocked off in front of the library s…

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4. Bondi made the announcement on Tuesday. Mangione, 26, faces separate federal and state murder

JEMEZ — The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced April 1 that the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Jemez Ranger District is in the proc… Read moreGilman Tunnels, other Jemez sites near re-opening

SANTA FE, N.M. — Once again, the New Mexico Department of Health is warning of potential health risks from dust storms caused by high winds forecast for Tuesday. The highest risk would be for infants, the elderly, people with chronic respiratory ailments, people with heart or lung disease, and pregnant

Glen Smith, 75, was a fixture in Santa Fe's arts and antiques worlds before he was struck and killed by a city worker last week.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for much of New Mexico today and this evening.

High winds and an increase in fire danger are expected for the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including Rio Rancho, beginning at noon Tuesday and lasting into the evening. Read moreHigh winds, increased fire danger expected for Middle Rio Grande Valley

A dust storm advisory is now in effect Tuesday for some of the major parts of New Mexico.

In the coming month, two new businesses are expected to bring their signature burgers and coffee brands to Taos. Whataburger is slated to open…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 25 and March 31, 2025: Joelouis Rivera, APO Arrest Order, Conspiracy to Commit Possession of Stolen Vehicles, Possession of Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) (Two Counts), Contributing to

It's a new day for the Lobo Men's Basketball team. Less than a week after the departure of Head Coach Richard Pitino to Xavier, the Lobos have officially introduced new coach Eric Olen.Olen comes to Albuquerque after spending twelve years at the University of California San Diego, where he took

General admission, Park and Ride, and hospitality program tickets for the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be available at 9 a.m. Friday, April 4. The 53rd Balloon Fiesta runs from Oct. 4-12.

The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence. A spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said the joint drills involve navy, air ground and rocket forces. The exercises are meant to be a “severe warning

A Pojoaque man, arrested in Kentucky in January, is being held without bail in federal detention after being indicted on a charge of aggravated sexual abuse.

In this week's Healthy Living segment, UNM Health shows you how “Lifeguard” does more than transport patients.

Matthew Sandoval is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after police say he shot and killed Patricia Madrid.

It often takes the work of a very dedicated teacher to make sure they keep going. KOB 4 met one of those teachers in Los Lunas Middle School.

A family of four is without a home after a fire tore through their northwest Albuquerque apartment complex.

For the staff at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, teaching students both English and Spanish goes beyond the classroom.

A windy Tuesday could make for power outages around New Mexico.

Torrez's office "is part of a multistate case against Amazon," the CNN report said. "The company had a representative invited to the AGA's South Africa trip."

Courtesy/WCC WCC News: ALBUQUERQUE — The Mexican gray wolf who just last week was located north of Interstate 40 near Mount Taylor in New Mexico was found dead Sunday, March 30, 2025. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has indicated that the cause of Ella’s death is under investigation. She

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Senior Appreciation Night. Courtesy/YMCA YMCA News: For more than 40 years, Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) has provided graduating Los Alamos High School seniors with a fun, safe, and alcohol-free way to celebrate. What makes this event truly special is that it is entirely volunteer-run and funded solely by community donations—there

LAMC News: Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School are very pleased to once again offer the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple

The camp of Deb Haaland is sharpening their knives as Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman prepares his entry into the Dem gubernatorial race. A campaign spokesman issues this warning to their rival:Sam has never been vetted. He's about to be. His work as a defense lawyer is damaging, especially

U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and 28 Senate Democrats in urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a Special Counsel to thoroughly

SALA News: SALA Los Alamos Event Center unveils its action-packed April lineup, featuring an exciting mix of classic films, interactive events, and community workshops. Designed to entertain, inspire, and bring people together, this month’s offerings promise something for everyone. April’s Must-See Films Include:

LAHS EcoClub News: EcoClub is hosting its annual Thrift Sale this Saturday, April 5! EcoClub is holding this event to provide an alternative to fast fashion, an industry that produces mass amounts of cheap, poor quality, and trendy clothing at the expense of ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability. Come

By ROBERT DRYJA Los Alamos Lizards are remarkable in many ways. On one hand all the species are similar, based on the length of their tails. Half to three-fourths of their total length is in their tail. Their tail appears more as a continuation of their central body section. It

In a show of complete shamelessness, New Mexico Democrats are blaming the victims — the New Mexico Republican Party and GOP officials — for being the target of a violent arson attack that blew up the entranceway to the Albuquerque headquarters. Rather than condemning the political violence outright, Democrats are

A sign that spring has sprung, as a New Mexico locust tree (Robinia neomexicana) at the sunken garden at Cahoon Park on Sunday.

Courtesy photo PEEC News: Experience the beauty of a moonrise hike hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, on the Kwage Mesa Trail. This free event offers an opportunity to hike under the glow of the rising moon, while learning about

Tuesday is set to bring strong winds, heightened fire danger and blowing dust, with possible rain and snow later this week.

District Judge Matthew Wilson’s order prohibits the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the state Office of the Medical Investigator from releasing images of the couple’s dead bodies.

Daily Postcard: This tropical visitor, a Tufted Flycatcher was spotted by Dana Parsons Thursday night at Young Park in Las Cruces and was still being seen four days later. This is the first time this species has ever been recorded in New Mexico, and is rarely seen north of the

NMAL News: SANTA FE — Incoming Artistic Director Emily Rankin is excited to announce NMAL’s 2025 Season featuring five engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Bike America by Mike Lew (May 1–18), the premiere of local playwright Dale Dunn’s A Subtle Kind of Murder (June 5-22), Cowboy Mouth by

Autism Awareness Month Lovington group hits the ground running with Light It Up Blue Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Stepping into April and Autism Awareness month, L.A.C.E.S., Lovington Autism Center for Education and Services, laced up their shoes and hit the ground running Saturday. Hosting its 12th annual event, Light

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., as part of its scheduled Regular Session. The hearing will consider adoption of Ordinance 02-367, relating to distracted driving,

This machine made music, not meat. Courtesy/nostri-imago A recreation of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, now at the Henry Ford Museum. Photo by Andrew Balet By ANNE EWBANK Gastro Obscura Even in 1878, readers of The New York Graphic should have known better than to trust a fantastical-sounding article published on April

NMDP News: SANTA FE — Following the news that former New Mexico Sen. Bill O’Neill (D-Albuquerque) has passed away, House Democrats issued the following statement: “Senator Bill O’Neill was a dedicated servant leader, a talented writer, a generous friend, and a fierce champion for justice. Throughout his tenure in the

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. This meeting is open to the public. Click here to access the complete agenda packet. Read More

The sudden deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy got national attention. They were at the center of a legal battle.

Dems say the New Mexico GOP has had close ties in recent years "with violent extremism" and has a history of political violence.

A Navy veteran and former Roswell city council candidate will be taking the reins of the local Democratic Party.

The main courtroom in the Grant County Magistrate Court in Bayard has been dedicated to Judge Y.B. Morales, the community’s first magistrate judge. Family, friends, members of the community, active and retired judges, and previous co-workers — nearly 60 people — filled the courtroom during a ceremony last month to

UNM News: Join us, as well welcome Dr. Cassandra Cerros for our next virtual session of the Imagine Autism Lunch & Learn Series 12-1 p.m., April 11, 2025. Digital devices and social media are integral parts of daily life for most people and can be important sources of access, productivity,

Investigators recovered fire making materials at the Republican Party headquarters, but they still haven't determined the official cause.

STATE News: SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two pieces of legislation Friday, March 28, addressing municipal flood recovery and emergency medical services funding. Senate Bill 383, which contains an emergency clause making it effective immediately, allows municipalities to issue flood recovery revenue bonds to rebuild,

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury STATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The New Mexico Congressional Delegation continues its fight to protect federal workers in the state by demanding transparency from the Trump Administration regarding the illegal purging of federal workers. Read the full letter here. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) led a letter

By JOHN PAWLAK Los Alamos Scores of movies have echoed a common plot; the destruction of the human race by the onset of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Thinking machines roam the streets, wiping out the last vestiges of human civilization and replacing it with artificial life forms that over time will

In the North Campus neighborhood, the streets were full of bicyclists commuting to and from the University of New Mexico Thursday afternoon. As they approached a four-way stop, some hesitated, some skidded to a halt, and others blew right thr…

You've seen the city's sweepers, trucks and snow plows, but have you ever wondered what goes into driving them?

City plans for the neighborhood call for it to be sustainable and walkable with diversity, equity and inclusion elements.

A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake for French politics.

Rayna Dineen, Reading Quest's founder and executive director, has worked in education for 45 years and loves teaching.

By Kevin Hendricks A controversial proposal to establish an Arts and Culture District (ACD) in Corrales was voted down by the Village Council on March 25. The 4-2 decision came after months of debate and public opposition to the plan, which was spearheaded by Corrales MainStreet. The ACD Economic Development…

Conservation groups, several of which celebrated Ella’s northward journey last week, were quick to lament her death.

COCHITI LAKE — A teen was declared dead after being pulled from the waters of Cochiti Lake March 29. Read moreCounty confirms teen pulled from Cochiti Lake, pronounced dead

A local basketball-focused school will stay put as plans for its relocation have been halted by a funding issue. The space it was going to is now on the market.

SANTA FE — Former New Mexico legislator Bill O’Neill, an Albuquerque Democrat who pushed to make it easier for released inmates to land jobs and was fond of reading his Roundhouse-inspired poetry to colleagues, died Monday after a battle with…

A New Mexico credit union that operates branches throughout the northern half of the state, including Santa Fe, is partnering with a nonprofit organization on a program that will lead to the planting of trees in urban areas.

Palestinians held funerals for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza. Their bodies and mangled ambulances were found buried in an impromptu mass grave, apparently plowed over by Israeli military bulldozers. The Palestinian Red Crescent says the slain workers and their vehicles were clearly marked

The new site will be headquartered in the former Head Start building following a 2023 fire at the old post office.

The survey is designed to help prepare for the needs of the state’s aging population in such areas as health care and housing.

"Senator Bill O'Neill lived a life many of us only dream of living," wrote House Speaker Javier Martínez.

One man was in the throes of a depressive episode. Another was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood. Both were armed with guns. Both were killed by police.

Testimony is expected to begin Tuesday in the retrial of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of illegally arresting a disabled man attempting to purchase a bicycle at a Target store in 2022.

SANTA FE — For years, New Mexico governors have been able to kill bills without explanation by simply declining to sign them.

The global gym franchise is taking up space on the corner of Coors and Paseo Del Norte.

A court ruling barring far-right politician Marine Le Pen from office for five years has reverberated across France and Europe.

Albuquerque – On March 27th, 2025, we got information there was a shooting near the Sandia Innovation Parkway Office Center. This incident ironically and suspiciously happened just a few hours after, Albuquerque Police Department and Sandia Laboratories held a press conference to tout a volunteer partnership to create an innovative

Lujan Grisham said the bills, among the first signed since the end of the session, are "critical tools" for local governments.

Allan Affeldt, who fully restored both The Plaza Hotel and the Castañeda Hotel, said both properties are debt-free and profitable.

The U.S. Army says three of the soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in an armored vehicle that was pulled from a swampy area in Lithuania early Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — For once, things are working out for Wile E. Coyote.

For those of us who want to align our investments with our values, there is a solution: sustainable investing, or ESG.

"We are a close-knit team, and this profound tragedy will be deeply felt throughout our staff and the ... community," a spokesperson wrote.

A man has pleaded guilty to a charge in the killing of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, a beloved Taos Pueblo artist.

SFCC's controlled agriculture program has an open house April 26, and the college has events throughout National Community College Month.

The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah.

A federal judge deemed some of the claims were "unripe" and there wasn't sufficient evidence the Air Force intended to spread contamination.

Some employees at public land agencies are returning not with a bang but with an email, some whiplash and a lot of confusion. Nationwide, federal agencies are scrambling to rehire employees terminated by the swift actions of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. From the CDC to the National Nuclear

RIO RANCHO — Construction has taken over the Unser Boulevard corridor and it might be difficult for residents to know which construction is which with big talk ar… Read moreSSCAFCA nears end of flood control project along Unser

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School is gearing up for next week’s student performances of “The SpongeBob Musical” as part of the school’s annual spring musical. Read moreRio Rancho HS set to perform 'The SpongeBob Musical'

Measures that stalled in previous years finally passed this year. Others fell short, including a tax hike on oil and gas.

Starting on June 20, police in New Mexico will no longer have the authority to determine whether to issue a public alert for a missing person suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive decline. Instead, the decision to issue a “Silver Alert” will be up to whoever is reporting the

Discover Taos' vibrant art scene in the new 2025-2026 Taos Gallery Guide - Our biggest ever!

Mortgage company Rocket Cos. is buying competitor Mr. Cooper in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion, just weeks after acquiring real estate listing company Redfin.

SANTA FE — State education agencies announce that registration is open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free initiative designed to serve 15,000 students from incoming kindergarteners to outgoing eighth graders with focused reading instruction in small groups with trained literacy inst…

COUNTY News: Standby electric linemen from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have restored power that that affected about 585 customers this evening on Barranca. The outage was caused by an underground fault on Los Pueblos. When the fault occurred, a breaker simultaneously malfunctioned, causing the outage to

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

CNN ScreenshotAttorney General Raúl Torres is seen regularly before TV cameras promoting lawsuits against corporate interests but now he finds himself ensnared by those same interests. CNN explored Torres' acceptance of a lavish trip to South Africa (video here) along with other attorneys general, both Democrats and Republicans, and that

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded

News - AFR responded to two fires in Albuquerque on March 30, 2025. One was at an abandoned building, the other at the ABQ GOP Headquarters.

No one put a human face on war like Ernie Pyle. Raised in Indiana, he settled in New Mexico but left safety behind for combat zones.

The entryway of the Republican Party of New Mexico's Albuquerque headquarters was scorched early Sunday morning; no one was injured.

While some welcome Trump's increased support for domestic forestry, others worry about whether the industry can build enough capacity.

Olen led the program's transition to Division I and broke through with 30 wins this season and reached the NCAA Tournament, losing to Michigan in the first round.

A unanimous court Sunday refused to hear a last-minute attempt by the state’s Democratic attorney general to stop Musk from handing over the checks to two voters, a ruling that came just minutes before the planned start of the rally.

The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service academy.

The prime minister of Greenland is pushing back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territory.

The amount of springtime sea ice in the Arctic set a record low this month, continuing a trend of shrinking ice at the top of the world, scientists announced this week.

Early Sunday morning, a shocking act of arson targeted the Republican Party of New Mexico’s (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque, leaving the building’s entryway destroyed and defaced with hateful graffiti reading “ICE=KKK.” This brazen and deliberate attack, driven by hatred and intolerance, is a direct assault on our values, freedoms, and

The stock market, which rumbled into 2025 like a long-distance runner getting its second wind, now seems to be out of breath. Three straight weeks of declines have sha…

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TUCUMCARI — It’s been one year since New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was shot to death trying to help a stranded motorist. On Saturday, March 15, his famil…

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Ex…

RIO RANCHO — Amid reported uncertainty for the future of a longtime entitlement program, the Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday transferred tens of thousands o… Read moreRio Rancho Governing Board redirects entitlement program funding amid uncertainty

Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford told investors Friday in a federal regulatory filing that the automaker is “well-positioned” to get through the economic and p…

At a Saturday town hall in Santa Fe where U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-CD-3) called for followers to “agitate” against Republicans, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Trump administration in general, she is now trying to save face following the firebombing of the Republican Party of New

News - On Mar 29, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to an injured hiker near Embudito Trailhead, with crews contacting the hiker and initiating rescue.

A Taos Pueblo man accused of killing his girlfriend by running her over outside their home on the pueblo after a night of drinking in 2021 ple…

Laurie Schotz, the executive director of the Southwest District of Kiwanis, died March 18, in Lubbock, Texas, after a short illness.

RIO RANCHO — “Don’t let Donald Trump steal from our kids. Support the Department of Education.” Read moreTeachers union protests order to close DOE

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho residents will see an increase in their water bills for the next five years.

For hours, they fought hard and, with the ding of the bell, dropped like flies — bested by words most people won't hear in a lifetime. It ended in dramatic fashion as two eighth graders, barely tall enough to see over the microphone, went bac…

CORRALES — The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority broke ground March 26 on a project geared toward keeping the Rio Grande clean.

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.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s brief meeting of the Grant County Commission featured a presentation on the uses of aerial footage for counties at the request of County Assessor Misty Trujillo, who wants to use this service to more easily assess property values. Mimbres resident Paul Foreman also

By JIM ARWOOD Daily Press Correspondent How I wish I belonged to an ancient culture — sharing my adventures by carving symbols into a rock. Or that I lived as an explorer traveling through uncharted territories — proclaiming the news of my conquests by engraving them in the face of

A team member for Taos Ski Valley Inc. died in a skiing accident at the resort Wednesday afternoon (March 26), a spokesperson for the corporat…

RIO RANCHO — Cherry Road re-opened March 28 after a sinkhole closed it March 23.

The Taos High School varsity golf team is looking for students to fill out its roster for a late start for the 2025 spring season.

Front page of the March 27, 1885 Las Vegas Optic Front page of the March 27, 1885 Las Vegas Optic The coming census of the United States will bring to this nation a new sense of its dignity and its greatness, and it ought to renew the popular devotion to

Bruce Holmes, Taryn Schlosser and Jefferey Martinez during a jazz band rehearsal at the New Mexico Highlands University band hall. The band is set to perform Thursday at 6 p.m. at Ilfeld Auditorium. Bruce Holmes, Taryn Schlosser and Jefferey Martinez during a jazz band rehearsal at the New Mexico Highlands

BERNALILLO — The Sandoval County Treasurer’s office has molded two more young minds for the community during the second year of its Junior Treasurer program.

It’s a wrinklepiglet wonderland over at the Española Humane Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe! Fresh from a loving foster home and ready to steal hearts, Hilda is the cutest combo of a boxery upside-down grin, wiggly piglet body, and the most wrinkled brow you’ve ever seen. Add in some

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.” But the judge declined Wednesday to order t…

Businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance productivity, improve security, and reduce costs. One technology that has gained momentous traction i…

The wildfire burning Thursday in western North Carolina is now the “highest priority fire in the U.S,” the state Forest Service said as millions of residents across th…

SILVER CITY — On March 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “The Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” seeking to rapidly expand do…

There may be times that you walk in the door from a long day of work and find that there is nothing in the refrigerator or maybe the food in the refrigerator is just a…

BOSTON — Everyone remembers the frantic calls.

Albuquerque’s International District, long referred to as the “War Zone” and more recently as “Zombie Land,” has gained fresh national attention after a viral YouTube video exposed the harsh realities of crime, drugs, and homelessness in the area. YouTuber Nick Johnson, known for his “Unboxing America” channel with over 1.1

DE FOREST, Wisconsin — Farmers need a tool kit to improve sustainability in animal agriculture because methane from livestock is often targeted by those concerned abou…

(Reuters) — Three Intel board members will not stand for reelection at its 2025 annual meeting, the chipmaker said in a regulatory filing on Thursday, amid a historic …

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Michelle Miller, known online as “The Farm Babe,” gave an entertaining and engaging presentation at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce’s Rise with Roswell 2025 Agricultur…

Minivans and pickups provide less protection for back seat passengers than is common for front seats, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety discovered after updat…

Police in Las Vegas arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man after stopping a truck that’d been reported stolen. During searches, deputies found two handguns without serial numbers, along with cocaine and methamphetamine, according to court documents. Deputies with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested 24-year-old

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools held its annual art show March 25 at the RRPS district offices to celebrate the many talented elementary school students.

Exterior view of the Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas. Allan Affeldt, who has owned the property since 2014, announced Thursday he will be putting it up for sale. Exterior view of the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Allan Affeldt, who has owned the property since 2014, announced Thursday he will

Regarding the gondola, some village residents and other members of the public who recreate in the ski valley had expressed concern the new tra…

RIO RANCHO — The ASK Academy anticipates breaking ground later this year on a new building that will house a cafeteria, multipurpose space for the community, and a never-before-seen gym for the school.

Marietta Fambro, a Town of Taos councilor, has officially announced her run for mayor of Taos. “What drives me is my experience and knowledge …

At the regular Village of Taos Ski Valley council meeting March 21, se veral Taos County residents spoke in opposition to a proposed ordinance…

A 31-year-old Chimayó man was charged with child abuse, possession of a controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm after he and a 17-year-old girl were reportedly sleeping in his car, March 3, in the Del Norte Credit Union parking lot.

It’s been just a little more than two years since the Chimayó Post Office burnt down and it appears that the long process to find a new location and reopen it has finally come to an end.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque will welcome participants and spectators to the New Mexico State Spanish Spelling Bee, a yearly contest where culture and ambition intersect, on April 26.

A change to the City of Española’s ad hoc committee to address the homelessness issues in the community is already off to a difficult start.

The Roswell Animal Services facility at 705 E. McGaffey St. will resume normal operations in full capacity on Friday, March 28.

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover When Edgewood Animal Control Officer James Salyers cited an individual for a barking dog, a judge informed him that the town’s ordinance was inadequate to address such situations. The Town Commission approved changes to the ordinance on a unanimous vote

In response to the controversial pallet home village proposal, Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil will change the membership and name of his ad hoc committee he created to address homelessness.

These photographs show JR and Jean Romero’s property in Cañoncito de las Manuelitas before and after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. These photographs show JR and Jean Romero’s property in Cañoncito de las Manuelitas before and after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Esmerejildo (JR) Romero said he and his wife,

In a bold move to safeguard America’s elections, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening voting requirements and ensuring that only legal citizens can cast ballots, a commonsense measure that most Americans agree with. The order mandates that states require proof of citizenship for voter registration and

United World College dance students. From left, Izabella Mabaya, Amani Johnson, Olayenni Elenitoba-Johnson and Kiyora Kaneda. United World College dance students. From left, Izabella Mabaya, Amani Johnson, Olayenni Elenitoba-Johnson and Kiyora Kaneda. The community is invited to enjoy several dance performances at United World College this Saturday, and at least

Española Public Schools and McCurdy Charter Schools are urging voters to renew the SB9 2 Mill Levy.

Española Humane will break ground on a new 7,010-square-foot animal clinic at 2125 El Llano Road on Thursday (3/20), marking a significant expansion for the organization, which has served Northern New Mexico since 1992.

LAS VEGAS — A recent state investigation into chemical concerns at New Mexico Highlands University resulted in 10 citations and $43,393 in penalties.

Rehearsals are in full swing at the Roswell Community Little Theatre. Friday is the premiere of "The Explorers Club," a wickedly funny comedy. Pictured from left to ri…

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Michael Hodock For two weekends (March 29-30 and April 5-6), embark on an epic journey as the Fourth Annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival (NMRCF) transforms the Wildlife West Nature Park (87 North Frontage Rd.) in Edgewood into a land where knights

According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), every nine seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury.

District Judge Jason Lidyard bound over a Taos man on a charge of first-degree murder and ordered him to be held without bail pending trial, following hearings last week.

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. From the publisher If you are reading this issue of The Independent at home, there is a good chance it arrived by mail. We’re making a big investment in this paper and it changes how you get your news. Since its first issue

Our wrap on the '25 state legislative session was bumped earlier this week because of our coverage of the mass shooting in Las Cruces. Here's that report.It was finally a legislative session steeped more in the everyday realities of the state.The behavioral health bill, the tax code revision that eliminated

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working

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This week on " Voices of Taos," Sports Editor Blynn Beltran talks with Taos Cheer coach Lisa Abeyta-Valerio and team captains Alexis Etzel an…

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled state courts can order fines for contempt payable to a third party, such as the New Mexico State Bar Fo…

1. Council contemplates Taos film office The Town of Taos has been tossing around the idea of incorporating a regional film office into its De…

From April 8 – 11, a trial will be held in 8th Judicial District Court for a dispute involving access to a piece of the Outward Link Trail ju…

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. From the publisher If you are reading this issue of The Independent at home, there is a good chance it arrived by mail. We’re making a big investment in this paper and it changes how you get your news. Since its first issue

Town and Country Chevrolet of Taos is moving its wheels a hop, skip and a jump down the street to a new location later this year. Ground recen…

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 19 – 23, 2025. March 19 6:43 a.m…

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. From the publisher If you are reading this issue of The Independent at home, there is a good chance it arrived by mail. We’re making a big investment in this paper and it changes how you get your news. Since its first issue

Monica Lyn Silvers, a local veterinarian who operated a mobile vet clinic called Creature Comforts Affordable Pet Care, died Feb. 26. She was …

Some employees at public land agencies are returning not with a bang but with an email, some whiplash and a lot of confusion. Nationwide, fede…

Should Taos call "cut" on a film office? At least one local citizen who commented at the Taos Town Council's regular meeting Tuesday (March 2…

Data from the 2023 – 24 NMVistas report card shows schools in Taos Municipal Schools District fell short of state averages, while demonstratin…

A wave of lifeguard shortages is sweeping its way across public swimming pools in the U.S., and it's already hit the Taos Aquatic Center at th…

Ray Drew Gallery presents Northern New Mexico Devotional Show 2025, including 14 regional artists April 1-25. Many of the traditional artists learned their craft from family members or mentors who have taught them the traditions of the art by using all-natural materials and pigments. The exhibition will include one of

RIO RANCHO — The way Jackie Rodriguez sees it, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has found its "forever home."

Artist Peter Lopez at work. Lopez passed away March 14 at the age of 84. Artist Peter Lopez at work. Lopez passed away March 14 at the age of 84. The Las Vegas community bids farewell to award-winning santero Peter Lopez; and although he has passed on, his vision lives

Lee Kolosna says some old-school hikers might find this piece of advice heretical, but the number-one item he recommends people bring on a hike is a smartphone with a portable

Amid the controversy over Taos Ski Valley Inc.'s proposed base-to-base gondola and other improvements, one component of the resort's master development plan update has received relatively little …

New Mexico’s alcohol industry is raising a glass to a proposed liquor tax hike — because it’s so slight, most drinkers won’t even feel it. A m…

New Mexico health officials reported one additional measles case in Lea County, bringing the total outbreak to 43 cases in the state. All reported infections are in the state’s southeastern

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City of Grants Projects Director Nadine Jiron update meeting took place on March 20. She discussed the near completion and significant progress that each of…

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Editor San Miguel County entities received more than $50 million in Capital Outlay funding at the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, with $40 million going toward the new Forensic Unit at New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas. The Forensic Unit, which has room for 116 individuals deemed

On Monday, March 3, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its Mexican wolf count as of December 31, 2024. The Service estimates that there are at least 286 Mexican wolves running wild in Arizona and New Mexico. That’s in addition to close to 350 wolves held in captivity.The Service

Meddie ValdezWith heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Meddie Valdez on March 19, 2025, at the age of 69. A cherished husband, father, grandfather…

This week’s Pet of the Week is Scar, a mellow, loving dog who thrives in a crate, is absolutely food driven, and adores cuddling. He's the perfect mix of calm and affectionate, always ready for a treat or a snuggle.

Jabang played for United Head Coach Dennis Sanchez in Las Vegas(March 19, 2025) Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United is thrilled to announce the transfer…

SANTA FE — A bill to raise the top oil and gas royalty rate on New Mexico state lands has passed both chambers of the state Legislature and is now on its way to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for final approval.Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Cibola Sen. George Muñoz

As Tax Day approaches on April 15, a new WalletHub report ranks New Mexico dead last in the nation for taxpayer return on investment (ROI), raising serious questions about how effectively state government uses public funds. The annual study from WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using 29 metrics across five

GRANTS, N.M. — With the 2024–2025 academic year nearing its final months, data shared with the Cibola Citizen reveals that Grants Cibola County Schools are making modest but measurable gains in student performance across the district.From kindergarten to high school, proficiency rates in reading…

Todd Ernest RangelTodd Ernest Rangel, born on November 27, 1980, in the vibrant town of Gallup, New Mexico, departed this world on March 22, 2025, leaving…

The March 19 Grants City Council Meeting lasted nearly three hours, beginning with comments from the public.The first speaker, Carol Peterson, addressed the council. She recognized the cleanliness of the city and said that it is the cleanest it has been in years. She emphasized the importance of…

SANTA FE — New Mexicans will be able to earn a high school equivalency credential at no cost under legislation that was approved by the state Senate and concurred in the House on Saturday, March 22.House Bill 167, sponsored by Reps. Joy Garratt and E. Diane Torres-Velásquez and Sen. Nicole…

The Roswell Public Library invites the community to participate in an exciting, hands-on three-day event billed as the "Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge." Starting at 1…

Connie SmithConnie Smith of Winton, CA passed peacefully on March 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born October 1, 1954, in McAlester OK.She is…

FedEx is offering customers a new way to return products.

is embarking on a special series to honor the brave men and women from our community who served during World War II.As time marches on, it becomes ever more important to preserve the stories of those who defended freedom and democracy during one of history’s most pivotal moments.If you are

Treasure Coast residents awoke Monday to find a series of mysterious, milky streaks across the sky.

An ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico has grown to include 369 cases of the serious and potentially deadly virus.

Garcia RichardThe spring winds are kicking up and the legislative session is over, reliable signs encouraging next year's political hopefuls to come out of hibernation. The latest to emerge is State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard who announced for the '26 Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor and made no secret

New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy “DAIRYLAND DONKEY BASKETBALL SHOW” at the Original Port of the Pirates Gym at Grants High School on…

MARCH 23Kyrie Irving, Athlete (33)MARCH 24Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Dancer (39)MARCH 25Elton John, Singer (78)MARCH 26Jonathan Groff, Actor (40)MARCH 27Jessie J,…

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of Health are advising residents statewide about potential health risks associated with dust storms, with particular emphasis for those living in Doña Ana and Luna Counties.A combination of weather conditions, natural environment…

Law Enforcement Responds to Possible Threat Near SchoolsOn March 25, Grants Police, Milan Police, and Cibola Sheriff’s Office were alerted to an indirect threat involving comments about school shootings made by an unknown male near Riverwalk Park.The incident was reported by Grants Cibola County…

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Phyllis Searle Hamilton, born September 3, 1927 in Topeka Kansas, died at the age of 97 on March 4, 2025 at home in Edgewood, NM. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Maxey (Wayne), Elizabeth Hamilton, Catharine Roelfs (Greg), one grandson and two

GRANTS, N.M. – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two landmark pieces of legislation aimed at improving the lives of New Mexico’s veterans—both of which carry the enduring imprint of the late Representative Eliseo “Lee” Alcon.In a press event held Thursday in Santa Fe, the governor signed…

Bluewater Lake Sees Strong Trout ActivityFishing at Bluewater Lake has been productive in recent days, particularly for anglers targeting trout.On March 15,…

SANTA FE — The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session ended under a cloud of controversy, political dysfunction, and unresolved public safety concerns.For Cibola County, this session was both consequential and frustrating—marked by an unprecedented political crisis, multiple stalled or unfinished…

More than 20 people were displaced from their homes after a fire destroyed a Northwest Albuquerque apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.

GALLUP — Zonnie Gorman remembers the first time she saw an old photo of a group of young, sleek, clean-cut Navajo men — men who would go on to become the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. The “Original 29” was a group that included her…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 18 and March 24, 2025: Yvonne Archuleta, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony). Kenneth Pacheco, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Orlando Marquez, Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.08) (First Offense), Open

Representatives with Rio Rancho and Bernalillo public schools are unsure what repercussions President Donald Trump’s executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education will have on their districts.

A bipartisan pair of Florida U.S. House members introduced a bill Monday to remove the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the Department of Homeland Security and elevate it to an independent Cabinet-level agency. Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Republican Byron Donalds filed the bill Monday, with Moskowitz saying divorcing FEMA from

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution team will be performing hydro excavation work today on Union Street to locate an existing water main line. The work will take place on Union Street, from Bernal Street to Sapello Street, with a road closure in effect from 8:30 a.m. to approximately

Joshua Corbin Editor A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in late 2024 after shooting and killing his uncle was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, but his actual prison stay will likely be much shorter. Joshua Corbin Joshua Corbin, now 44, was arrested

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools said Monday it will ask the New Mexico Public Education Department for more school buses after a study the agency ordered found that the district is transporting thousands of its students efficiently des…

An Albuquerque man is wanted on a warrant out of Española Magistrate Court for allegedly stalking and harassing a 13-year-old girl and her family online.

By KAVA DANN Daily Press Staff The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective partnered with Future Forge Makerspace to hold the fourth “Mending Our Ways” on Saturday morning, an event scheduled every other month that features free mending services and lessons for the community. The collective, a nonprofit organization with a

On March 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will end funding for New Mexico’s Regional Farm to Food Bank Program, which connects local farmers, ranchers and food producers to the state’s food bank network to provide access to locally grown and culturally rooted foods. The termination of

Portales, NM – March 25, 2025 – The ENMU Department of Music presents the opera “L’Elisir... Read More

PUBLIC NOTICE ROOSEVELT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS **PUBLIC NOTICE** Smithco. Construction Inc... Read More

LAS VEGAS — The federal government’s decision to cut funding for a program that connected food banks to local food producers could have a big impact on farmers and ran…

A lot of feedback on our Monday blog exploring that mass shooting in Las Cruces Friday where three young men were killed and 15 other people suffered gunshot wounds. Here's a special edition of Reader Vox Populi. . . John Ortega, mayor of the Village of Questa in northern New

The only adult thus far charged in connection with Friday night’s mass shooting at Las Cruces’ Young Park had previously faced serious criminal charges in Texas — including smuggling offenses that prosecutors say point to his danger to the public. Court documents from El Paso County show that 20-year-old Tomas

The Roswell Public Library asked city officials if they were amenable to waiving replacement fees for books and other items people borrowed that were damaged as a resu…

RIO RANCHO — The second and final phase of Campus Park is expected to be substantially completed by mid-April, helping to bring to fruition a project years in the making to develop the up-and-coming area of City Center.

Over 480,000 New Mexicans receive SNAP benefits. Food bank leaders worry potential cuts to the food assistance program would rapidly increase the need for their services.

In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of a failed special session last year in which lawmakers shunned her proposals. This year, House and Senate Democrats said they would prioritize

Before the political bloodletting gets out of hand after the real blood spilled Friday night at a public park in Las Cruces that left 3 young people dead and numerous others wounded, let's focus on the most salient fact of the mass shooting being ignored by the Governor and most

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Patrick Lohmann, Austin Fisher, Julia Goldberg, Leah Romero and Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Patrick Lohmann, Austin Fisher, Julia Goldberg, Leah Romero and Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of

Albuquerque faces federal cuts to small business aid, risking growth and jobs for minority entrepreneurs.

An executive order banning mineral mining on approximately 2,500 acres of state trust land in the Upper Pecos Watershed will remain in place through 2045 and takes eff…

The Chaves County Commissioners showed their appreciation to longtime employee Jim "Jimmy" Hickman, who is retiring after 29 years working at the county by declaring M…

Following a tragic mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, where three individuals were killed and 15 others injured, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed deep frustration over the limited public safety legislation passed during the recent 60-day legislative session. ​ In a press conference held in the Cabinet Room,

Additional cases of measles have been reported by health officials in New Mexico and Texas, bringing the total number of cases in an ongoing outbreak of the virus to 351.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday excoriated lawmakers for not passing bills dealing with juvenile crime during this year’s 60-day session, saying she would likely call the Legislature back for a special session in the wake o…

Portales, NM – March 21, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University is set to launch a one-of-a-kind... Read More

By Kevin Hendricks Two Sandoval County groups combined forces on March 13 to hold a peaceful protest outside the Tesla…

President Donald Trump is reportedly advancing a proposal to establish a military-controlled buffer zone along the U.S.-Mexico border, with a specific focus on New Mexico. The concept would effectively convert part of the border in New Mexico into a militarized zone, where soldiers could detain migrants who cross into the

Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we…

By Kevin Hendricks Cindy Nava made history in November when she was elected to the New Mexico state legislature, becoming…

The “Housing 101” workshop is a program of the Las Vegas Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Initiative. The “Housing 101” workshop is a program of the Las Vegas Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Initiative. The Las Vegas NM Community Foundation (LVNMCF) is hosting a special “Housing 101” workshop presented by Jenn Lopez,

A Las Vegas man already facing charges for allegedly driving on a revoked license while speeding through Las Vegas now faces a felony charge following a similar incident in Mora County. Deputies with the Mora Sheriff’s Office arrested 54-year-old Lewis J. Padilla earlier this month and charged him with a

COCHITI — The Cochiti Fire Department confirmed nine people were sent to the hospital from a multiple vehicle pile-up March 18 on NM Highway 16. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue assisted with the incident.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law an overhaul of New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish, but struck from the bill a provision making it harder to remove Game Commission members.

SANTA FE — With the 60-day legislative session entering its final days, lawmakers signed off Thursday on a $10.8 billion spending plan and a $1.2 billion package of public works projects.

RIO RANCHO — A young man was arrested as a person of interest in a March 19 shooting in Northern Meadows. There were no injuries reported, but damage was done to a vehicle.

Front page of the March 16, 1966 issue of the Optic. Front page of the March 16, 1966 issue of the Optic. After an hour’s hard battle during which the friends of Col. R. E. Twitchell for delegate to the national convention rallied around him with such apparent force that

Jan. 12

Hello Rio Rancho! March, aka the season of winds, has just passed, and boy is it annoying. Just the other day, I was running off my emotions and, just when I felt empowered, a plastic bag flew in my face. Katy Perry once asked the question, “…

SANTA FE — Some New Mexico lobbyists say a bill headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk is a targeted, logistical nightmare, but backers say more transparency from individuals who work to influence legislators is long overdue.

Aside from a whipping wind and the threat of late-season snow in the air, there was little to distinguish Jeff Cochran's day from any other Tuesday morning (March 18) as

Governor begins filling out WNMU board: Some two months after all but one of Western New Mexico University’s regents stepped down amid a scandal over allegations of improper spending at the school, the state Senate voted unanimously to confirm a former one of its own to the board: Steven Neville.

Meg Sandoval awaits compensation for the losses she suffered due to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Before the fire, she lived in a mobile home on her family’s land in Rociada. Meg Sandoval awaits compensation for the losses she suffered due to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Before the fire,

Jan. 5

Some legislative committees are done meeting for this session, while others are scrambling to hear a final list of bills that hope to make it through the floors. Here’s a recap of Wednesday and some key bills to watch out for on Thursday, March 20.

The Roundhouse a comforting cocoon for the 112 lawmakers replete with fawning staffers, lobbyists and citizens kissing up to them as their favorite legislation hangs in the balance. But outside of that comfort zone fresh polling shows a political storm rages over governance of New Mexico as well as the

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Andrea Vasquez Walmart Pharmacy recently announced the expansion of its delivery services nationwide, including the Walmart Supercenter in Edgewood. Same-day pharmacy delivery is a more convenient and faster service that allows customers to receive prescription medications and groceries directly to their homes.

BERNALILLO — A request for a motion is the beginning of changes to the Sandoval County noise code.

For as long as she can remember, Koko Caf e owner Laine Overley has loved to bake and cook — so much so that in high school, she used to

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from March 10-16. Animals currently in care: 55 Total intakes this week: 4 Adoptions and transfers this week:

Former Town of Taos Manager Richard Bellis's lawsuit against the Town of Taos, which seeks to recoup pay he says he is owed by the municipality, is still in rough

At 4:30 a.m. the Taos Municipal School District bus drivers are starting their day, beginning their pre-dawn, pre-ride inspections at quarter after five. By 6 a.m. the drivers are on

In the midst of dismal snowpack, early acequia cleanings and the void left by fired U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees, volunteering is more critical than ever — at

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 12 – 16, 2025. March 12 8:02 a.m. Trespassing, Paseo

Folks around the world might recognize Taos from such films as "Natural Born Killers," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" or the Danny DeVito–Arnold Schwarzenegger buddy flick, "Twins." Dennis …

On Tuesday, the New Mexico State Capitol’s Rotunda became the epicenter of a contentious confrontation during what was ostensibly a pro-Palestinian rally. The event took a confrontational turn after state Reps. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) and John Block (R-Alamogordo), both of whom have Jewish heritage, passed through the Rotunda, where

BERNALILLO — New Mexico Sen. Cindy Nava is one of six legislators nationwide to be nominated for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award by EMILYs List.

Feb. 23John Davis, 74, of Texas, was arrested for DWI and speeding on NM 528.

The Roundhouse Twirl (Moore, Journal)About the 2025 legislative session set to close the books Saturday. . .That bill legalizing medical psilocybin passed the Senate and late yesterday the House did the same. The hallucinogenic is touted as a breakthrough therapy for depression but we remember it from the 70's as

A recent state investigation into chemical concerns at New Mexico Highlands University resulted in 10 citations and $43,393 in penalties. The State of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health and Safety Bureau issued a citation and notification of penalty to NMHU dated Feb. 27. The document stems from an inspection

The federal claims office tasked with compensating victims of the state’s biggest-ever wildfire expects to spend about $377 million in administrative costs by the end of this fiscal year, according to documents a lawyer for victims obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. In three spending bills since late

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Editor’s note: This article originally stated incorrect information about Kay’s RV in Moriarty. Kay’s RV is also a full-service RV dealership offering the sale of used 5th wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, new Idle-Time RVs, consignment services and parts and service. By Andrea