Man died overnight in hospital from gunshot wounds

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center will purchase Southwest Bone and Joint Institute, according to a press release issued Friday by the hospital. The Gila Regional board of trustees, at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon, approved a resolution for a real estate purchase, and in October

Suspect was a deputy for a year, quit months before alleged rape

Journal staff photographers Jessica Baca, Chancey Bush and Eddie Moore reflect on capturing New Mexico’s beauty, resilience and unique stories in their favorite images of 2025. Explore their work in the slideshows below.

SUNLAND PARK — Corrina Corrina, the queen of New Mexico horse racing, is the 6-5 morning-line favorite in Sunday's 25th running of the $80,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Stakes. The race is the eighth on a nine-race card headlining the opening weekend of live racing at Sunland Park Racetrack

Dawson Elk Valley Ranch was the site of two deadly mine disasters

'Project Green' would seek to purchase, import clean energy

Snow was relegated to elevations above 8,000 feet in northern mountains

Fewer than 1% of NM physicians responsible for half of malpractice payments from 1991-2024

Charges stem from shooting at house party in November

NM Attorney General: Companies failed to properly install anti-theft tech in cars

The son of Cobre High School Principal and Athletic Director Cory Gropp has been charged with the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle — a car owned by the school district — according to a New Mexico State Police report obtained by the Daily Press. The taking happened during the

Judge allows racing to continue while awaiting disciplinary hearing

Pilot was the only person on board

Proposed funding hike would allow for increased enrollment in financial aid initiative

Interim manager in place on Jan. 1

Premiums are still expected to rise by an average of 35.7% next year due to higher medical, prescription costs

Daily Postcard: Late afternoon shadows fall on Ashley Pond Park on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Erika Clark Read More

Fossils found in Carlsbad Caverns are related to muskox, according to ABQ natural science museum

TUCUMCARI — To hear the owner of Mariposa Herbs and Gifts tell it, the store is one of the rare, long-term survivors in its sector. That’s a r…

A federal public-private partnership will provide funds to help southwest New Mexico ranchers pay for range riders and other methods to deter wolf depredations on their cattle. Sisto Hernandez, southwest resource coordinator for the Western Landowners Alliance, briefed the Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District board on the upcoming

HED News: SANTA FE — New Mexico’s continued investment in tuition-free college through the Opportunity Scholarship has put the state at No. 20 in the nation for higher education, ranking high for affordability, accessibility and support for the community. The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) is closing out 2025

Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue removed from Metro Air Support Unit despite offering to comply with BCSO's drug testing standards

An elderly couple died in a house fire Tuesday night on County Road 525 east of Bayfield, according to Upper Pine River Fire Protection District. The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. in the 1000 block of County Road 525, according to scanner traffic. Upper Pine River Fire Protection

Man killed by deputies had no criminal history after 2016

A KFF Health News review of the terms of 155 settlement agreements and corporate financial statements showed Genesis paid nothing in 85 cases and only a portion in the other 70.

The University of New Mexico's football team concluded their season with a close game at the Rate Bowl, narrowly missing their 10th win.

Community organizations see common cause

Suit alleges asset-stripping scheme involving shell companies

People can donate by scanning QR code on Sport Systems' 2026 dog calendar, visit Grit's website

Javier Levario sentenced on charges involving kidnapping and sex offenses

State's minimum wage remains $12

Warm weather to last a few more days before dipping into the 40s, 50s

Hits back with tort claim after accusations by predecessor

All it takes is a quick step outside to confirm that, so far, winter in La Plata County – and across much of Southwest Colorado – is unseasonably warm. Durango set record-breaking highs on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, when the temperature climbed to 60 degrees, 5 degrees warmer than

LCPD utilizes 'red flag' law to seize firearm, ammunition

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the U.S. senator from Ignacio who embraced a maverick personality, breaking stereotypes and ruffling a few feathers along the way, died about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home on a ranch outside of Ignacio. He was 92. “He was surrounded by my mom – his wife of

Police found cat in dog crate while investigating separate case

Millions of Americans will drive or fly to visit loved ones this season — what to expect in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —On Wednesday Dec. 31, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the trailhead at the top of Indian School for reports of a hiker who was injured and unable to walk.Station 8 arrived on scene to rescue the hiker who was located 30 minutes from the trailhead.AdvertisementBCSO, APD, AMRC,

An 11-month-old boy died Tuesday in the Mimbres area after allegedly being shot by his mother, who was wanted in Wyoming for kidnapping him. The mother, identified as Madeline Daly, 35, of Worland, Wyoming, is being held in the Grant County Detention Center on the Wyoming warrant and an open

After the first of the year, the city of Lovington can count itself among the many cities with Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

The holidays are full of routines we love. Baking cookies, telling family stories, decorating together and sharing meals. These traditions do …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Mayor Tim Keller has announced Cecily Barker will be the interim chief for the Albuquerque Police Department.Stay up-to-date:The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 NewsAdvertisementBarker first joined APD in 2004, according to the city's website. She served as deputy chief of police before the promotion announcement.The promotion comes

State will use funds for workforce recruitment, building hospital capacities and more

'We do it for the passion that we have for the community'

Police arrested the man after he jumped in front of highway traffic

Facility was completed in November; nine wolves were brought to BioPark on Dec. 19

City calls on judge for immediate closure, while volunteers and homeless residents rebuild

Claims 'malicious' prosecution deployed to cover up wrongful shooting

The Arizona man accused of killing a Cortez man in a drunken driving crash was not in court Tuesday after his preliminary hearing was continued. San Juan County Senior Trial Prosecutor Ronald Colquitt Dec. 26, filed a motion for continuance, in the vehicular homicide case of Case Wade Russell, 49

Thousands of people in New Mexico will need to meet new requirements to keep receiving SNAP food benefits as a federal law goes into effect.Those federal mandates are for able-bodied adults, including those aged 55 to 64, to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours monthly. The federal law

18-year-old facing federal charges

Signs informal agreement with DA to cooperate in prosecution of partner charged with molesting daughter for years

The closure and consolidation of two elementary schools will bring some changes among the administrative staff of Silver Consolidated Schools, including two retirements. When the current school year ends, Jose Barrios and Sixth Street elementary schools will close, and their staff and students will move to either G.W. Stout or

Independents are also seeing their ranks swell as key election year approaches

Governor’s Office responds the latest ruling ‘raises more questions than it answers’

Nonprofit has raised almost $850,000 for 2025 campaign as of Tuesday

Cecily Barker, 20-year veteran, is first female to serve as city's top cop

A woman who was killed Dec. 21 by an allegedly intoxicated driver has been identified by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. Conny Jack, 20, was walking in a far-right lane of westbound traffic at 4:46 a.m. in the 5600 block of U.S. Highway 64 when she was struck and

Closures follow judge's decision to throw out Bosque's chapter 11 bankruptcy case

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —Workers in Las Cruces will see higher paychecks as the city’s minimum wage officially increases on Jan. 1, 2026.The citywide minimum wage rises from $12.65 to $13.01 an hour, while the minimum hourly wage for tipped employees increases from $5.06 to $5.20, according to the Las Cruces

A 15-foot red chile will drop at midnight in Nob Hill, marking a uniquely New Mexican way to celebrate the New Year.

Man faces life sentence after gun standoff

CLOVIS, N.M. —A 15-year-old is dead after they were shot in Clovis on Monday.According to Clovis police, the teenager was killed when the child and his friends were playing with guns in a bedroom.AdvertisementPolice said one of the juveniles was holding the firearm that was believed to be unloaded when

Swearing on a Bible is optional, but most still use it

KOB 4 rotate through six New Mexico shelters and rescues for our weekly Love 4 Pets segments. We asked them to pick their favorite adoption story.

Stolen funds amounted to more than $160,000, federal prosecutors allege

Community raises funds for flight home

The superintendent of the Silver Consolidated Schools said the district is cautiously optimistic after an order from a federal judge late last week restored the remainder of its $5 million mental health grant. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kymberly Evanson ruled the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of the School-Based

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff During Monday’s meeting of the Cobre Board of Education, the initial budget for the Innovation Zone Initiative was approved — but students who have signed up to participate in the new program are already unhappy about delays in getting paid for their work. Director

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has charged Gila resident Russell Dobkins with an open count of murder of his neighbor, Esker Mayberry, as well as a charge of tampering with evidence. Dobkins, 74, called Central Dispatch on Friday morning and allegedly told them he had just shot and killed Mayberry,

A New Mexican family is at the epicenter of Trump's immigration crackdown as arrest numbers rise nationwide

TOHATCHI – Sophomore Allyson Tsosie scored 16 of her game-high 20 points in the first half as the Kirtland Central girls basketball team earned its fourth straight win, rolling to a 64-31 win Tuesday at Tohatchi High School over the Cougars. The Broncos (8-1) came into the contest ranked second

HOBBS – The Farmington High girls basketball team picked up their third in-season tournament title on Wednesday, topping second-ranked Hobbs by a score of 65-62 in the championship game of the Hobbs Holiday Classic. Led by senior Caris Dale’s 21 points, Farmington saw four players score in double figures in

New higher efficiency engines at power plant, plans for solar facility mark new frontier for Four Corners utility

HOBBS – The Farmington High boys basketball team finished its run in the Hobbs Holiday Classic on a winning note Wednesday afternoon, slipping past Mayfield by a score of 58-38 in a consolation round game. The win improved Farmington’s record on the season to 9-3. Wednesday’s win was the second

Local families say community is the driver for the displays, some of which include tens of thousands of lights

Police say 15-year-old died after a friend accidentally discharged gun while group was playing with firearms

AFR: Cause of first fire was accidental, second was a 'rekindle' from earlier incident; no injuries reported

As dawn broke over a frigid Aztec morning, three newly elected city commissioners raised their right hands inside City Hall, ushering in a wave of leadership that plans to steady the city’s operations and shape its future. With temperatures in the low 20s, Brett Lanier, Katie Burnett-Bucholz and Jason Cortez

Chaves County officials are considering whether to issue up to $60 million in 30-year industrial revenue bonds (IRB) for the San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC to upgrade equipment used at the wind farm operating near the Village of Elida in Roosevelt and Chaves Counties.

On Jan. 21, 2025, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined leaders in 17 other states and Washington, D.C., to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to redefine birthright citizenship. Torrez in a statement called it a “direct attack on the Constitution and the fundamental rights it guarantees

As the new year begins and we leave a historically warm year behind us, Jason Grzywacz, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Santa Teresa, provided some insights about the temperatures and precipitation southwestern New Mexico experienced in 2025. Grzywacz said that temperature data pulled from a site

TUCUMCARI – Michelle Chavez doesn’t have room for any more kids. Chavez runs Turquoise Child Development Center, one of Tucumcari’s two child care centers. The other is a Head Start program, a federally funded facility that primarily serves young children whose families live in poverty. For years, Chavez has worked

Restroom costs $750,000, twice the median home price in city

Two more federal properties listed for sale in New Mexico

Loved ones and law enforcement agents filed 125 so-called "red flag law" petitions in 2025, a 32% increase over 2024.

Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon. Roberts released his annual letter to the judiciary on Wednesday and said the nation’s

Created by a grassroots group of volunteers, the safe parking space will be named after late Chaplain Joe Dudziak.

What were the top stories of 2025 in New Mexico? Here's a look back on the year in stories across our state.

The DEA released numbers showing progress in the fentanyl fight that has had New Mexico at the center of it over the last year.

A man is recovering from second-degree burns after he went into his home while it was on fire to try to save his pets, who didn't make it.

A program that helps domestic abuse survivors secure care for their pets is seeking additional state funding to expand its services.

Two restaurant companies are no longer in New Mexico while one local restaurant is expanding their operations.

Smith also described the Republican president as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the re…

Jan. 2 10:19 a.m. Harassment, Herdner Road — Caller said he received threats from a woman on the phone. The man said he didn’t know who the caller was but matched with her on the dating website …

The Las Cruces Police Department identified a woman from Hobbs as the person killed in a crash Monday night.

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society has just received a $100,000 donation given by an anonymous donor on Christmas Eve.According to a Facebook post by the shelter, the shelter has raised $850,000 during its annual fundraiser.AdvertisementThe shelter says all proceeds will go towards operational expenses.

If you have not made your plans yet to ring in the New Year, there are a few events in New Mexico on New Year's Eve.

Marsha Skinner, who collaborated with famed choreographer Merce Cunningham and composer John Cage, died Dec. 18, 2025.

The move comes after legal roadblocks held up the effort.

New Mexico United announced goalkeeper Alex Tambakis will depart the club after five seasons with them.

The Malaysia Airlines flight disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board, and no main wreckage has ever been recovered.

'Tis the season for holiday light displays.Houses and events in Albuquerque and across New Mexico are starting to show the holiday spirit with spectacular light displays.AdvertisementWe want to show you some of the best light displays across the city and the state.Each day, we'll be showcasing holiday displays and events

A New Year means new laws and eight new laws are going into effect in New Mexico for 2026, many of which focus on health care in the state.

New Year's Eve is looking nice for New Mexico but some rain is on the horizon for New Year's Day as 2025 becomes 2026.

TAIBAN, N.M. —A reward up to $100,000 is being rewarded for a burglary of a U.S. Post Office in De Baca County.The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The burglary happened in April 2025.AdvertisementThose with information are being asked to

From courtroom battles and cultural turning points to heartbreaking losses and moments of collective resilience, 2025 reminded Taos County what it means to be a community shaped by history — and …

It's telling the owners of the Craig Station in northwestern Colorado to keep running an electricity-generating unit that was slated for retir…

“There's a lot of people afraid to go to work; they're scared to go to the grocery store; they're scared to go to the hospital or doctor.” — Bea Balsamo, Taos Immigrant Allies, which estimates …

It has been an incredibly eventful year in San Miguel and Mora counties. In many ways, the issues facing locals were continuations of long-running topics, but the year also brought its own unique challenges and triumphs as well. The year featured the first local election in Las Vegas in five

Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the …

In 2025, Taos and the surrounding communities said goodbye to a remarkable group of residents whose lives shaped Northern New Mexico in ways both quiet and enduring. What follows is a remembrance of …

A judge sentenced a woman to 25 years in prison for robbing and killing a man at his Albuquerque apartment back in April of 2023.

TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. —In light of New Year's Eve, Torrance County is offering a DWI van that will be available for rides tonight.The service will be available for rides from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., and the cost will be $5 per ride.AdvertisementThe van service, which will operate anywhere in

HOBBS, N.M. —Police have identified the victim in a deadly pedestrian crash that took place on Monday.Police say that just before 10 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 29, police learned a Ford F-150 pickup truck struck a woman in a northbound lane of traffic.AdvertisementThe 54-year-old pedestrian, who is now being identified

Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills and other needs.

While one Santa Fe police officer was indicted on domestic violence charges in December, another faces misdemeanor counts from a separate incident.

The figure is the latest estimate in the expanding review of case files on Epstein and his longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell that has run …

Amid debate over how to raise reading scores, James Hartree offers a simpler pitch: Give students books worth caring about.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a program to divert newly arrested people with mental illness from the justice system to treatment.

Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —There areseveral celebrations set to take place in New Mexico on Dec. 31to ring in 2026. New Mexico State Police want to ensure the public has a safe, fun and happy New Year's. According to NMSP Ofc. Amanda Richards, NMSP will patrol the streets of New Mexico on

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Santa Fe Police Department has announced that the Santa Fe Police Chief will be retiring.Paul Joye has been the police chief of the Santa Fe Police Department since 2021 and has worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years. Chief Joye was hired as a Police

Jan. 22 Lawsuits seek to block El Prado Allsup’s Geoffrey Plant Opponents of a proposed Allsup’s north of Taos joined forces Jan. 20 to sue Taos County, successfully overturning permits approved …

The City of Las Vegas recognized Walmart and Lowe’s Super Save on 7th Street with Certificates of Appreciation during the first City Council meeting of December, honoring their continued commitment and contributions to the local community. Both businesses have played an active role in supporting Las Vegas through donations to

Two of New Mexico's most-populous cities are saying goodbye to the chief of their police department at the end of 2025.

The property owner faces more than $1 million in fines following more than a dozen code violations, an official said.

A bald eagle was rescued from a pig pen in Gila, New Mexico.According to the Gila Wildlife Rescue, they were contacted by a New Mexico Game and Fish officer after a person in Gila rescued a bald eagle from a pig pen.AdvertisementThe person told the wildlife rescue that they heard

Torrance County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a contract between ICE and the county's detention center.

Friday is the final day to watch the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club members run special holiday trains Polar Express and Hogwarts Express.

The Tuesday vetoes had the effect of punishing backers of the bills who had opposed the president’s positions on other issues.

The brief announcement offered no details about what constituted success, nor did it specify when the exercises concluded.

A New Mexico State Police officer issued a summons for a fourth degree felony charge of obstruction of the administration of the Liquor Control Act against the owner of the Tacos Y Salsa restaurant, for allegedly destroying surveillance footage that was subpoenaed.

SANTA FE, N.M. – Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico in 2025, according to a newly released provisional list from the New Mexico Department of Health.The New Mexico Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics released the state’s top baby names…

ABQ Ride has launched phase one of its 16-phase plan to transform the city's transit system.

Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: At Los Alamos National Laboratory, we strive to be a force for good in the surrounding region, which includes the seven counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos. This year, the Lab and its employees contributed

By BRIAN SCOTT Member Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care members selected First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) as the recipient of their December 2025 giving award. The group meets quarterly for a 30-minute social with simple food and drink, and then to

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Health Council is scheduled to meet at noon on Jan. 8 in Room 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. This meeting is open to the public in person, and also via Zoom by pasting into the browser the following:

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is hosting a New Year’s Eve Skate Party, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Dec. 31, at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. The community is invited to help complete a Ball Drop countdown and celebrate 2026! Dress for the occasion/event

2025 marked a year of progress and activity for Equality New Mexico, according to the organization.

Santa Fe, NM – Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs. A public mural unveiling will be held at the museum on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1:00 –

GRANTS, N.M. - CL Peterson is my friend.Un fortunately she seems to be everybody else's friend too. That is, almost everybody. When I said to her, 'Everyone loves you,' she said, 'No, some people hate me.' To be frank, I have heard some critical remarks, but they haven't made a

Darian Bashir, convicted of first-degree murder, is seeking to overturn his life sentence by petitioning a district court judge.

Freezing fog shrouded this windmill on White Mill Road on a chilly Tuesday morning after the Roswell area missed out on snow predicted for Monday. As of Tuesday, the N…

Assistant Administrator Cheri Oz DEA Diversion Control Division DEA News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a Fourth Temporary Extension of the COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for the Prescription of Controlled Medications, extending the current telemedicine

Hilltoppers earn the trophy at the 2025 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament. Courtesy photo SPORTS News: The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity basketball team participated in the 2025 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament Dec. 18-20 and brought home the blue trophy. Their first game was against Cuba High School. The

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants is scheduled to clean Grants Memorial Park on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Residents are asked to remove lights, flowers, and other decorations from grave sites before cleaning. The cemetery will be closed on Jan. 7 during the cleanup.Grants Memorial Park is located at…

Yesterday I saw a friend, Bridget, whom I had not seen for a full year. “How have you been?” she asked.“I have learned a lot about myself this year,” I told…

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GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Council meeting that took place on December 17 convened for a three hour meeting that included discussion concerning public safety, North West New Mexico Council of Government, New Mexico Department of Transportation, memorial sculptures project, Nimitz Avenue…

Central Avenue looking festive on Dec. 30 in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Erika Clark Read More

The Valles Caldera Eruption Experience happens for 15 minutes, every hour on the half-hour today, Dec. 31. The show lasts approximately 3 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to stay afterwards and interact with the Volcano Discovery Center exhibit. Courtesy/VCNP Description The community is invited to experience an immersive simulation of the

Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep a teenager in custody who was arrested over the weekend in connection with a pair of recent shootings in northwest Roswell.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Barajas on December 20, 2025 at his home in San Rafael, New Mexico surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on October 19, 1945, in Gallup, New Mexico, he was 80 years old at the time of his

Empty park at midnight representing the dark days of Seasonal depression

The American Safety Council reported on Tuesday that Jan. 1 is the third most dangerous holiday for driving in the United States, followed only by Independence Day and…

Top row from left: The boundary map of the Eastern Downtown Los Alamos MRA. Businesses in Los Alamos are able to take advantage of the newly formed Retail LEDA program. The County purchased deed restrictions at the Aspen Studio and Thunderbird Apartments for those making no more than 45 percent

Theresa Frances Trujillo, 69, was born January 26,1956. Raised in Grants, New Mexico.She was preceeded in death by her father Sisto Saavedra, Mother Sabie Saavedra and her Sister Lucy Montano.She is survived by her Loving Husband, Arthur Michael Trujillo, married for 52 years. Her Loving Daughter,…

DEA News: As 30 Days of Drug Facts comes to an end this December, the DEA encourages the community to take time to learn about drugs. When you know the risks and effects, you can prevent misuse, avoid harmful interactions, and recognize warning signs early to help those in need.

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult

GRANTS, N.M. — The City of Grants will swear in newly elected officials today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., even as a new district court lawsuit asks a judge to block the seating of the apparent District 1 winner

Sr. Librarian-Digital Services Rashal McElderry with her torn paper collage and a painting by Library Associate Rachel Pearson. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery A carved cottonwood bowl by Los Alamos Fire Capt. Raul Manzanares. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery STEP UP GALLERY News: The second biennial exhibit, Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase, comes

GRANTS, N.M. — Food and craft vendor registration is expected to open Sunday, Jan. 19, for Spokes on 66, a two-day Route 66 celebration returning to Historic…

MILAN, N.M. — Power was restored in the Village of Milan at about 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, after a morning outage affected the north half of town, including…

As the end of 2025 approaches, communities across New Mexico are preparing to welcome the new year with a variety of public events.

State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya From the Office of the New Mexico State Treasurer: SANTA FE — As 2025 comes to its end, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office (STO) reflects on a year of positive growth, equitable outcomes, and strengthened service to New Mexicans. Throughout the year, the STO

Cardenio Francisco Chavez, born on January 14, 1979, in Grants, New Mexico, departed this life on December 28, 2025. A beloved figure within his family, Cardenio was known for his vibrant spirit and passion for living life to the fullest. He dedicated himself to his career as a Master Stucco

COMMUNITY News: A support group that started to discuss weight loss with GLP-1 drugs in 2025 will continue in 2026. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from local doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals who keep telling us how needed something like this is in our community,”

has published its 2026 Cibola Relocation Guide, a comprehensive reference designed to help residents, newcomers, and prospective movers better understand Cibola County and the services, institutions, and communities that support daily life here.The relocation guide consolidates key local…

On a crisp Thursday morning late last year, staff at the Fourth Judicial District Court building in Las Vegas prepared for another busy day, the docket filled with routine hearings and even the final day of a murder trial. On days like these, inmates from the San Miguel County Detention

“Much of the work ahead will take time to accomplish,” Garcia told the crowd at his inauguration. “But I am confident that we will get it done…

The New Year means a lot of things, including the last days of open enrollment for New Mexico's health insurance marketplace.

“Nobody in their right mind can argue that juvenile violent crime is going in the right direction,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Br…

Under that law, enacted in 2023 to help low- and moderate-income families, New Mexican households with children can qualify for up to $622 in …

Albuquerque - There is police activity on Central between Virginia St and Wyoming Blvd. Earlier today, around 10:30 AM, a woman was stabbed, and the offender fled to an apartment in the area. The woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, and she was seen walking to first responders and medical crews.

Some common ground has been carved out since bargaining opened between United Academics of the University of New Mexico and administrators.

A member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Campbell was a military veteran, former Olympic judo athlete, cattle rancher and jewelry maker when h…

Some witnesses have indicated to police they believe two recent fatal stabbings in the city are connected.

Seven acres of Larry Mondragon’s 9-acre pasture were cleared of Russian olives over the course of just a few days earlier in December.

Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills and other needs.

A Las Cruces nonprofit sued the Doña Ana County Commission in October over a decision to give $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds to a ma…

Will a "Joe Shepherd" run for governor? Can the Duke of Scottsdale convince New Mexicans he should be their governor, even though he regularly…

Happy last day of 2025, everyone.

At least eight bills passed during the regular 2025 session and signed into law by the governor will go into effect Jan. 1.

It hasn’t received a lot of publicity, but for the Native Americans who benefited from the United States Interior Department’s Land Buy-back Program, the acquisition of historic acreage has been …

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled an $11.3 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2027 Monday that includes seven percent salary increases for state police and firefighting personnel and an …

The Village of Taos Ski Valley councilors voted to negotiate a contract with Henri Hammond-Paul at their regular council meeting Thursday (Dec. 19). Hammond-Paul currently serves as the City of Santa …

It’s an age-old question for parents: What name best suits your brand-new bundle of joy? While data can’t tell you what to name your baby, it certainly can provide a look at what names other New …

The first seven homes at the Town of Taos’ Chamisa Verde affordable housing development are moving forward using a different construction method after a damaged 3D printer forced a pivot. Pangea …

The City of Albuquerque is seeking your input on possible changes aimed at making Lead Avenue and Coal Avenue safer.

A man suspected of being involved in a pair of shootings in Roswell on Dec. 7 was arrested early Saturday, according to the Roswell Police Department (RPD).

Between the village of Abiquiú and the turnoff to Abiquiú Dam, U.S. 84 rises along a sandstone exposure and above the Rio Chama as it ascends what’s known as Trujillo Hill. A roadside pull-off …

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invited birders across the state to take part in the 2026 Birding Big Year Contest, a yearlong challenge to identify as many bird species as possible in New …

Testing of fish from the Red River Fish Hatchery found no detectable levels of PFAS, a group of “forever chemicals” linked to health risks. A group of youth anglers teamed up with Friends of the …

A forensic audit revealing alleged financial corruption in the Taos Municipal Schools District warned misconduct could recur if weaknesses are not corrected by the district. The 417-page audit, …

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trum…

Tatum first grader rings bell after cancer battle Denise Marquez/News-Sun Forget Santa’s sleigh bells. For one Tatum first-grader, the most meaningful Christmas sound was a bell she rung signaling the end of her cancer battle. Adalee Torrez, age 7 of Lovington and a first grader at Tatum Elementary School, rang

I see stupid people And Their Anti-Science Fearmongering Could Cost This State Everything John R. Grizz Deal/CEO, IX Water I see stupid people. Not the harmless kind who get lost in the Walmart parking lot, but the ones who descend on public hearings like a flock of caffeinated pigeons, clutching

Tatum first grader rings bell after cancer battle Denise Marquez/News-Sun Forget Santa’s sleigh bells. …

"Remember when?" is a look back into the Taos News archives to see what was happening in Taos on or around the current publication date. Dec. 29, 1959 15 Inch Snow Dumped On Taos One of the biggest …

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with l…

A new Utah law could require some people convicted of drunken driving to give up their licenses for new ID cards that declare: “No Alcohol Sale.”

President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 23 and December 29, 2025: Richard Gomez, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Shenee Tso, APO Arrest Order (Three Counts), Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Tampering With Evidence. Juliette Ulibarri, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Kasandra McMeans, Out of State Fugitive. Rico Luke

China's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."

Faith leaders across the United States face challenges as they support anxious immigrants.

Española City Police officers arrested a Chama man on a warrant for burglary after National Guard members called him in as a suspicious person because he was sitting at Valdez Park with knives in front of him on a park table.

SILVER CITY — A federal public-private partnership will provide funds to help southwest New Mexico ranchers pay for range riders and other methods to deter wolf depred…

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PAC 8 News: PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography. For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com. PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 2-8, 2025: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026

COUNTY News: Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is reminding customers to check whether their home or business is protected from potential sewer backups with a properly installed and maintained backwater valve. Although DPU follows a rigorous maintenance program for cleaning and repairing sanitary sewer mains, obstructions can still

Grant County residents have a variety of activities to choose from on New Year’s Eve and Day. For those looking for a drive, Catron County’s Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths will be open from 11:30 a.m. to dusk on Dec. 31. There will be a noon group walk in the Pima labyrinth.

The cities of El Paso and Las Cruces are each planning New Year's Eve drops at midnight that represent their cities superbly.

State Parks to host polar plunges, hikes

EV charging stations at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/Los Alamos County COUNTY News: Twelve new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in front of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building are now fully operational and available for use following a two-month installation project. The 12 stations are powered by

Albuquerque - At approximately 5:50 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were sent to the 430 block of Alcazar St SE. The caller reported that a person had been shot in the upper leg. Upon arrival, officers applied a tourniquet to the individual’s leg while Albuquerque Fire Rescue was

More nuclear waste is being sent from a federal national lab in the State of Washington to the underground repository near Carlsbad. The U.S. Department of Energy said…

STATE News: SANTA FE – Destinations across New Mexico have been recognized by leading national travel and lifestyle media publications as the best places to visit in 2026, reinforcing the Land of Enchantment’s growing momentum as a premier global travel destination. Marquee media outlets including Frommer’s, Condé Nast Traveler, U.S.

Dozens of Canada geese swam in the fishing pond at Spring River Zoo Park yesterday, seemingly unconcerned by the frigid temperatures. The park has been closed to the p…

As crime continues to plague communities across New Mexico, state lawmakers are once again facing mounting pressure to confront what many residents describe as a growing crisis of public safety. Against a backdrop of violent crime, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and high-profile incidents of carjackings and robberies, State Sen. Nicole

CARLSBAD — The Mosaic Company announced plans to sell its Carlsbad potash mine for $30 million to a group of local investors who will start a new company, Internationa…

LOVINGTON — The holiday season is a festive time, but people can also experience a spike in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Bulman heard a range of cases, including those involving child custody, divorce, kinship guardianship and domestic violence.

If you’re near Eagle Nest on Jan. 1, head over to the lake and join a gathering of people cheering on those about to take a frosty New Year’s Day plunge, or hop in yourself. Eagle Nest Lake State Park’s Polar Bear Plunge is a free annual event sponsored by

A long-planned African-Caribbean restaurant and bar in a shopping center off St. Michael’s Drive is close to becoming a reality, with co-owner…

Police allege Benjamin Angelo Maestas-Herrera, 43, was firing rounds at passing vehicles outside Santa Cruz Country Store.

As part of its goal of being accessible to the whole community the library division is working to expand its Spanish-language collection.

Sometimes, you labor for years to build something quietly, unsure whether it will ever be fully seen.

This year, the entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. thanks to a grant that allowed the Kiwanis Club to hire more bands.

A worldwide real estate brokerage firm has opened a Santa Fe office, its 150th such outlet across 14 countries.

As they looked back on 2025, reporters reflected on the highs and lows. They share their recollections of a year that for many has been a wild ride.

An Albuquerque man is federally charged after allegedly pointing a handgun at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies during a November 12, 2025, traffic stop that escalated into a shooting. According to court documents, on November 12, 2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Albuquerque for an invalid

University of Colorado regents Monday morning approved the hiring of the 37-year-old as the school’s new athletic director, effective New Year’s Day.

Officials at the Santa Fe County Office of Economic Development have announced they have awarded grants to 20 local businesses to help them di…

The money will be regranted to organizations in Torrance, San Miguel, Mora, Colfax, Taos and Rio Arriba counties, and rural Santa Fe County.

The money is earmarked to expand access to care, strengthen training programs for providers and build a statewide health data system.

The judge said he's cracking down on the "unacceptable" rate of jury duty no-shows he's seeing in his Santa Fe courtroom.

An Española man took a global plea deal across three Rio Arriba cases, including one where he threatened healthcare workers at a clinic with a gun and for fleeing from New Mexico State Police officers later in the day in an unrelated traffic stop.

A Santa Cruz man was released on house arrest, after waiving a preliminary hearing in exchange for prosecutors dropping a bid to have him held without bail pending trial, in a case where he is charged with possession of child pornography.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again holding up New Mexico as a national model — this time praising the state’s move to offer universal “free” child care — a program critics warn will saddle taxpayers with yet another expensive, open-ended government entitlement. In a post on X last week, Sanders

Albuquerque - We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. An Albuquerque Police Officer's radio saved his life in a shoot out, a City Transit worker was on cocaine when he took a city vehicle for

Albuquerque - Just before 2:05 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 550 block of 59th St NW, which is near Dayton Rd and 59th. The caller stated that a person had been stabbed in the abdomen and was at that location. When officers

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.

Members of the Chaves County Commission approved a lease agreement with Youth Development Inc. (YDI) for use of the Head Start location at the intersection of E. Hendr…

Dale and Kay Rogers bought Roswell Livestock Auction in Roswell in 1972, after moving here from Elida, according to their granddaughter Deseree Rattan.

Roswell Christians emphasize humble roots of Christmas

The show must go on, as the old saying goes, and that’s exactly what the performers of a new radio variety show did on Dec. 14. “A Desert Home Companion” took the stage for its inaugural performance that afternoon at The Hearth in Silver City with music, comedy and poetry.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is investing in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems at its Recreation and Aquatics Center.

Front page of the Dec. 26, 1957 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Dec. 26, 1957 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. C.R. Williams is here from Albany, N.Y. W.J. Brown, of St. Ignace, Mich., stops at the Montezuma. The boiler house stands finished and is

Sugar is warm like maple syrup melting into pancakes, rich as brown sugar, and full of soft, sweet purrs once she feels safe. This beautiful 3-month-old brown tabby may start out a little reserved, but give her time and she reveals a gentle, tender heart that quietly stays with you.

A federal appeals court has declined to revisit its decision striking down New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for most firearm purchases, leaving the law blocked while the state weighs its next move. Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a request from state attorneys

TAOS — Structural modifications to reduce the number of suicides at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge could begin as soon as July, according to Ricky Serna, New Mexico Depar…

Trial has been set for an Ohkay Owingeh man who allegedly crashed into another car on State Road 76 in Cordova, sending him, and the two people in the car he hit, to the hospital.

The Española City Council passed a comprehensive ordinance regulating the treatment of animals during the Dec. 9 meeting. According to the ordinance, it went into effect five days after passage, on Dec. 14.

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In West Texas, a man was indicted in September for assaulting Manuel Chairez-Montes, fracturing the left side of his face. But before District Attorney Sarah Stogner c…

In this Instagram age, there’s always a temptation to explore only the most popular and well-traveled sites. We’re lured by enticing, sometimes carefully manipulated, …

SILVER CITY — Of the 5,008 wreaths that arrived for Wreaths Across America at Fort Bayard National Cemetery this year, 560 were special request placements, sponsored f…

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SILVER CITY — It was a cold night in Gallup, New Mexico, on March 9, 1970, when state liquor inspector Edward L. Moreno and his partner, Lalo Sanchez, walked into the …

As the holiday season approaches, many of us naturally think about family, friends, and the joy of gathering together. But for some, this season may feel different. There are households missing loved ones for the first time, and some are quietly facing challenges with work, health, or other struggles. The

The Peñasco community gathered together for the Christmas Light Parade on N.M. 75. The parade began at San Antonio De Padua Church and concluded at Peñasco Independent Schools District's …

The word community can be bandied about as lip service, but just a couple days ahead of Christmas, Taos Ski Valley strove for public service in hosting its annual Taos Community Weekend on Saturday …

The Town of Taos Council ran through a packed agenda at a Dec. 18 special meeting, which served as a capstone for several major projects undertaken during the Pascual Maestas mayoral …

Between 11 p.m. Wednesday night and 5 a.m. Thursday morning, when most of Taos is asleep, Taos News Business Manager Mary Chavez is hard at work personally delivering the Taos News — even when …

The Town of Taos executed a search warrant at the long-shuttered Taos Plaza Theater last Friday (Dec. 19) after months of unsuccessful attempts to contact the property’s owner about health and …

With the support of approximately 60 businesses, individuals and organizations, Taos Feeds Taos distributed vouchers worth $125 at Super Save Discount Foods to 1,218 households this year, and over …

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A cloud formation loomed over Chaves County this past weekend. Unusually warm weather is expected to continue in southeast New Mexico through Saturday, with temperatur…

A 19-year-old man is headed to prison for the murder of 23-year-old Gabriel Rivera during a birthday party at a house in rural San Miguel County in November of last year. Jeremiah J. Salazar accepted a plea agreement on Dec. 3 in the case and pleaded guilty to felony counts

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-December delivered one of the stronger winter fishing updates of the season at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting solid action…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With the end of 2025 in sight, Cibola County’s water picture remains largely unchanged.New USGS data shows Bluewater Lake continuing to…

NM National Guard names Woodbury to its Hall of Honor

2025 Chile Drop gets new centerpiece

Politics were put on hold at last Wednesday's meeting of the Chaves County Federated Republican Women, as Pastor Sean Lee wove together a tapestry of Christmas songs a…

The new facilities management building at New Mexico Highlands University on Tuesday. Leadership of Highlands’ faculty union stated the school’s administration is considering outsourcing its facilities workers. The new facilities management building at New Mexico Highlands University on Tuesday. Leadership of Highlands’ faculty union stated the school’s administration is considering

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 16 and December 22, 2025: Isaiah David Barreras-Gonzales, Driving Under the Influence of Liquor (Impaired) (First Offense), No Driver’s License, Speeding (Over 16-20). Manuel Griego, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Speeding (Over

At the final regular City Council meeting of the year, Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Montoya bid farewell as he concluded his term, with City Councilor-elect Benito Pacheco set to assume the seat. In an emotional and heartfelt address, Montoya reflected on his journey and expressed pride in how far

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies took over the investigation of a fight with shots fired on Nov. 11, that did not appear to result in any arrests.

One final blog as we wrap up 2025 and as you prepare to unwrap your Christmas surprises. So let's dash into it. The results of the ABQ December 9 runoff election are in the history books. The Bernalillo County Clerk's office says: The official canvass of the returns has been

One unlucky elf can be seen crushed between a back hatch and bumper near the New Mexico Military Institute.

The Roswell Bank of the Southwest is in the process of being acquired by the Greater El Paso Credit Union (GECU). The acquisition would include roughly $187 million in…

About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new federal law taking ef…

Former U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM)…

A self-proclaimed “democratic socialist” is attempting to unseat Rep. Gabe Vasquez from the left in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District, launching a primary challenge that has quickly drawn attention—and controversy—on social media. Tom Wakely, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and longtime progressive activist now residing in southern New Mexico, has

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Between Sixth and Seventh streets on A Street in Silver City, one property has been lighting up the block with a traffic-stopping Christmas display for 30 years. Susan Hinojosa, who owns the property, has her lights set up by the annual Lighted Christmas Parade each year, and turns them on

The Powerball jackpot is rising once again after no one matched all numbers on Saturday night, Dec. 20.

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell for the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must…

Keith spent his whole life working. From his first job at 10 years old as a paper boy, to now at 63, working at a Subway on the ASU campus, Keith has always made the b…

Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell (ENMU-R) held its fall 2025 graduation on Thursday night, celebrating student achievement and marking a significant increase in g…

Side view of the Bank of the Southwest in Roswell, New Mexico.

For Andie Manzanares, one of the pleasures of helping run Abiquiú’s rural library is watching patrons “connect the dots” — whether it’s kids stumbling on new ideas in a book or families flipping through the archive of genealogical records dating back centuries to trace their roots. More than a repository

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old Medanales man for allegedly attacking his girlfriend and her mother’s two tenants with a knife, after the girlfriend went to collect their rent.

Keller and MLGIt sounds as though MLG should have voted for Republican Darren White for mayor. Just snap your fingers and the city's notorious War Zone in ABQ's SE Heights turns into an idyllic slice of paradise. That doesn't work, of course, and neither does the Governor dumping on freshly

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have unsealed a sweeping racketeering indictment against 11 alleged members and leaders of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, accusing the group of murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and firearms crimes carried out across New Mexico and beyond. According to the indictment, the

As Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enters her final year in office, her Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget recommendation reveals a series of priorities that appear designed less for short-term needs and more for long-term policy entrenchment — most notably a $1.5 million appropriation to permanently endow a political science faculty

Editor's note: A few weeks ago Rio Rancho Mayor and New Mexico GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Hull visited Stellar Coffee for a meet and greet, which I attended. But…

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.

Santa Fe police officers arrested a former Española School District board member, and current chief deputy assessor for Los Alamos, and his wife, for allegedly shoplifting an accumulated $172.39 worth of goods.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Bayard City Council approved the completion of the introductory period for three city maintenance employees during their regular meeting Wednesday. The council also hired a wastewater employee on the recommendation of Wastewater Director Stephen Estrada, as well as a municipal court clerk for

By INDIA MORENO Daily Press Correspondent It was a cold night in Gallup, New Mexico, on March 9, 1970, when state liquor inspector Edward L. Moreno and his partner, Lalo Sanchez, walked into the American Bar around 11:20 for a routine license check. Inspector Moreno was normally stationed in Santa

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Richland Auto continues tradition of donating scooters to children in Head Start

Front page of the Dec. 18, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Dec. 18, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. According to the report for the month of November, which was presented to the board of education last night by Prof. Rufus Meade, superintendent

A man incarcerated at the San Miguel County Detention Center while awaiting trial now faces new charges for allegedly striking a corrections officer and being in possession of 32 strips of Suboxone, a prescription opioid. Prosecutors filed new charges against 25-year-old Devyn C. Padilla after jail staff allegedly found the

Las Vegas singer/songwriter Jim Terr and his recording partner, Maria Elena Valdez, have recorded a tongue-in-cheek Christmas song called “Trickle Down the Christmas Tree,” lampooning promised government payouts from tariffs. An excerpt of the lyrics is: Before this year comes to an end, I need a healthy dividend From all

The decision by Chaves County officials to relocate the Nativity scene from the top of the county courthouse steps to a privately owned parking lot two blocks away was…

Over 25 years of Mexican song and dance

Oreo is the sweetest treat in town! This 5-year-old heeler-mix is a double-layer delight — half playful adventurer, half snuggle expert. When it’s walk time, Oreo’s tail wags like a flag in the wind; he may tug a bit at first, but soon he’s trotting happily, soaking up every sniff

Hobbs man sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms offenses

Microwave ovens have become a staple in modern kitchens, offering speed and convenience for cooking, reheating and defrosting. However, improper use can lead to uneven…

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

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A barrel of history Watson Truck and Supply in Hobbs unearths 25-year-old time capsule Andy Brosig/News-Sun A bushel of old newspapers. Logo caps vacuum-sealed in plastic. Dozens of photographs. Vintage Beanie Babies. A broken socket from a well-used wrench set. These are just a few of the items unearthed last

AG targeting oilfield crime Levi Hill/News-Sun Oilfield crime is an organized and booming business and it has caught the eye of New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, who was in Hobbs Tuesday to meet with local and Texas law enforcement to look at ways of protecting the life blood of

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

Former Albuquerque mayoral candidate and two-term Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White is sounding the alarm as the New Mexico National Guard prepares to leave Albuquerque—arguing that the city remains dangerously unsafe and that officials are declaring victory far too soon. White reacted sharply on X to news that the Guard’s

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire in Mora County (and San Miguel County) is in the news again as wells are testing positive with toxins attributed to the fire. If this weren’t bad enough, a proposed change to the Mora County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (MCZSR) has been proposed by

A seven-acre farm sits at the heart of New Mexico State University’s San Juan County Extension Office.

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE —Former New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, securing a key role in the Donald Trump administration as the U.S. Senate confirmed roughly 100 nominees in a late confirmation push in a 53-43 vote. In an exclusive

LAS CRUCES — Born in the height of chile roasting season in the Mesilla Valley, Emma Jean Cervantes (Aug. 5, 1935—Aug. 30, 2014) was destined to be known as the “Queen…

Tatum Elementary playground upgrade 60 years overdue Denise Marquez/News-Sun Tatum Elementary students braved the cold weather Thursday morning to attend a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new playground. When Tatum Elementary Principal Robn Hogue cut the ribbon during the ceremony the Tatum Elementary jumped and cheered. Several students

Robert Anaya, Las Vegas City Manager, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony on Railroad Avenue on Thursday morning. In the background, from left, are state Rep. Anita Gonzales, State Transportation Commissioner Chairman Walter Adams, and city councilor Barbara Perea Casey. Robert Anaya, Las Vegas City Manager, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony

Pat Leahan hosts the last Community Peace Radio show on Saturday, Dec. 13. The radio show was on the air for 18 years. Pat Leahan hosts the last Community Peace Radio show on Saturday, Dec. 13. The radio show was on the air for 18 years. A radio show that

The City of Las Vegas was selected as one of 22 communities to receive funding for a highly anticipated and much-needed project, the Historic Las Vegas Plaza Renovation Project, with a total award of $2,480,000. The City of Las Vegas was selected as one of 22 communities to receive funding

Duke RodriguezWhen it comes to Republicans Darren White and Duke Rodriguez, what you have is two Republicans peas in the same pod. White, the Republican ABQ mayoral hopeful who was defeated this month, claimed that his primary residence was in Florida and when busted for that falsehood, had to pay

Rep. SanchezFrom El Norte we see that state Rep. Joseph Sanchez has stockpiled $175,000 in cash in his campaign kitty, a huge sum for a lawmaker not in leadership. The conservative Democrat is seeking his third consecutive term to House District 40 in Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel and

PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Joseph Cervantes, a Las Cruces Democrat and longtime trial attorney, is facing renewed scrutiny after the Albuquerque Journal sharply criticized the failure of New Mexico to join interstate medical licensure compacts — and after Cervantes circulated a defensive, lengthy email attempting to

Duke Rodriguez, a longtime New Mexico healthcare executive and entrepreneur, officially launched his campaign for governor on Monday, entering the 2026 Republican primary with a message focused on management reform, government accountability, and fixing what he says is a “poorly run” state. Rodriguez, who previously served as Secretary of the

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 9 and December 15, 2025: Carrie Jimenez, Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (Impaired) (Sixth Offense), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Refusal to Stop), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Driving While

Mayor-elect GarciaAmid howls from the city bureaucracy and outgoing mayor, Santa Fe Mayor-elect Michael Garcia is lowering the boom over the haphazard manner the city's finances have been handled. It could be the beginning of an administration that challenges the status quo in unexpected ways, Speaking from his current perch

Ramon Patron is four years old and has a huge interest in firefighters. He loves fire trucks, has all the toys, and is obsessed with anything fire-related. He even got firefighter bunker gear for his birthday and has his own little fire uniform. His grandmother wanted to surprise him with

Duke Rodriguez (KRWG)The gubernatorial candidacy of marijuana magnate Duke Rodriguez is getting a closer look from Republicans who initially wrote him off because of residency issues and his association with legal pot which remains unpopular with GOP voters. Rodriguez officially entered the race Sunday without fanfare, releasing his website RunWithDuke.com

The Federal Emergency Management Agency building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 25, 2024. The Federal Emergency Management Agency building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 25, 2024. WASHINGTON — The 12-member council tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency abruptly canceled the Thursday meeting where members were supposed to debate

Front page of the December 8, 1931 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the December 8, 1931 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. To the Editor of the Optic SPRINGER, N.M.. December 9th, 1888 – Times change and men and things change with them. Gov. Axtell’s picture

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is once again flexing government power to interfere with private-sector investment—this time targeting the proposed sale of New Mexico Gas Company (NMGCO) to Bernhard Capital Partners, a private-equity firm seeking to purchase the utility for nearly $1.3 billion. Instead of welcoming capital that could

(Journal photo)Keller 2029?It appeared that ABQ Mayor Tim Keller had rejected the possibility of seeking a fourth term while he was campaigning for the record setting third that he so handily won Tuesday. But hold on. It seems being a lame duck is already not settling well with His Honor.

The Tri-County Farmers Market is delighted to announce its annual Customer Appreciation Day next Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. until sell-out (approximately noon. This special event is the Market’s way of extending a heartfelt thank you to its loyal customers and the entire community for their continuous support throughout

Police located more than 1,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs inside the vehicle of a Las Vegas man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Prosecutors charged 22-year-old Agua L. Ramirez with three felony counts of trafficking controlled substances and several other charges following a Nov. 26 arrest

Staci Matlock, public information specialist for the New Mexico Forest & Watershed Restoration Institute, is pictured speaking into a microphone and addressing a crowd during a workshop Friday at the New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Building theater. Staci Matlock, public information specialist for the New Mexico Forest & Watershed

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller secured a third term Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Darren White in a closely watched runoff election that laid bare deep divisions over public safety and governance in the city. Within hours of the election’s conclusion, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina ignited fresh controversy by posting

(ABQ Journal)Refusing to be held back by a high disapproval rating and a relentless social media posse pouncing on his every word, Tim Keller made history in Albuquerque Tuesday night by becoming the first mayor to win three consecutive terms since the founding of the Mayor-Council form of government in

JOIN US FOR LIVE ABQ ELECTION RESULTS AND ANALYSIS BEGINNING AT 6:30 TONIGHT ON KANW 89.1 FM AND KANW.ORG.Turnout for today's ABQ runoff election probably won't top the record high of 134,000 that showed up for the regular election November 4 but it will be anything but shabby. Bernalillo County

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller secured reelection Tuesday night, defeating former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White in a high-stakes runoff that many voters hoped would chart a new direction for a city plagued by violent crime, surging homelessness, and chronic mismanagement. But by 8:34 p.m., the results were clear: Keller prevailed

A trio of far-left U.S. senators is sounding the alarm — again — this time over a major private-sector investment that would inject billions into New Mexico’s energy infrastructure. According to the Albuquerque Journal, which broke the story, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Richard Blumenthal

There's a quiet confidence among Democrats on this Election Eve in Albuquerque. They have good reason. While the mayoral campaign between incumbent Tim Keller and Republican challenger Darren White has been intense, the Democratic lean of the city is well-established.Bernalillo county has been instrumental in turning New Mexico into a

New Mexico’s long run of rapid revenue growth appears to be slowing, according to a new financial outlook presented to lawmakers this week. Economists from the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group — representing three state agencies and the Legislative Finance Committee — delivered an updated forecast Monday that one legislator described

The Republican Party of New Mexico on Saturday formally reopened its Albuquerque headquarters, months after the building was firebombed in an act of politically motivated arson that shook the state’s political landscape. The rebuilt facility now stands as a visible reminder of both the severity of the attack and the

With the mayoral runoff just days away, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is now demanding an investigation into the mysterious “I ♥ Tim Keller” hoodies handed out to homeless individuals along Central — a move that looks far more like political theater than genuine concern. Keller’s campaign blasted the sweatshirts as

3 million tortillas and counting Feeding people is Nora Avila’s calling Levi Hill/News-Sun Every morning for 40 years, Nora Avila, 67, wakes up at 2:30 in the morning and by 3 a.m. she’s at her restaurant making tortillas. At a rate of an average 300 tortillas a day for 40

A reason to be thankful Moms grateful to be parents of first baby surrendered in Baby Box Andy Brosig/News-Sun For a time, two years ago, he was arguably the most-known baby in Lea County. Dubbed only Baby John Doe at the time, he was the first infant surrendered via the

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is once again at the center of a major election-integrity controversy — this time after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit accusing her of illegally blocking access to the state’s voter registration database. Instead of complying with federal law,

New Mexico’s anti-gun politicians are again taking aim at lawful firearms dealers, pushing a proposal that Second Amendment advocates warn could deliver the “final death blow” to the gun industry by criminalizing shops for crimes committed by others. For longtime Albuquerque gun dealer Arnie Gallegos, the narrative pushed by these

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Democrat New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver of unlawfully withholding the state’s voter registration list, a move DOJ officials say obstructs federal election-integrity oversight. Toulouse Oliver is seeking election in a crowded primary for lieutenant governor. According

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of line-item vetoes during this fall’s special legislative session. All five justices agreed to deny the petition, issuing a brief order that offered no explanation for the decision. The complaint was filed in October

NMJC enrollment on the rise Levi Hill/News-Sun Enrollment is booming at New Mexico Junior College, so much so the college is looking at building a new on-campus student housing facility. The NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 16 to select Dekker Limited as the vendor to design and oversee

Solar power surging in Lea Christina Holt/News-Sun Lea County is shining bright as it will soon have 10 solar farms providing nearly 1,600-megawatts of power, expanding the county’s role in renewable energy and diversifying an oil and gas driven economy. “Lea County is a great location for solar development and

Saturday, Nov. 8 *Veterans Appreciation Breakfast — 7-9 a.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172,...Read More

Board Meeting November 10, 2025 Board Room 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with...Read More

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

A Call to Civic Pride and Small-Town Ingenuity In every small town, there’s a heartbeat...Read More

Mill levies, GO bonds on November ballot Denise Marquez/News-Sun In addition to the candidates seeking a variety of offices across the county, some Lea County school districts are seeking voter approval to continue funding mill levies and general obligation bonds to support their work in the coming year. Hobbs voters

First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...

Luna County was presented with a prestigious award last Thursday at the board of county commissioner’s meeting. County Manager Chris Brice presented t...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

Calendar: (courtesy of The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce) Sunday, Oct. 19...Read More

People from across Luna County packed themselves into the Train Depot Tuesday night to hear candidate campaigns and agendas in one of the best attende...

1975 brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. The year also marked the beginning of the Hollywood blockbuster age with the rel...

Kickin’ it at the Deming Luna County Animal Shelter may seem like a resort for the homeless pets that are residents at the facility, but according to ...

Sunday, Oct. 5 *ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” – 2...Read More

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair has officially returned to Deming, and cowboys around the area are itching to get into the saddle. From Youth e...

Red Mountain Middle School music teacher Gerard Flores will be before Judge Jennifer DeLaney in New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court for a Detenti...

Improvements to Columbus Elementary School are inbound after last Thursday’s school board meeting. The board approved two high ticket items, including...

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers

Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning