By The Daily Press Staff The Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair returns this month, and once again the Daily Press is recruiting area high school students to work as reporters at the newspaper’s fair bureau. “The fair is all about young people and the industries of Grant County, and of course

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Hurley Town Council passed a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance that would increase the monthly stipends for the mayor and council members during their regular meeting Tuesday. The increase will go into effect next January, after the newly elected council takes

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A Sixth Judicial District judge dismissed several of the allegations against the former Western New Mexico University president and its Board of Regents in a lawsuit filed by the state attorney general, including a charge that the board violated the state’s Open Meetings Act

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The repercussions of Western New Mexico University’s cyberattack earlier this year will likely be felt into the spring 2026 semester, as the university has projected a $3.3 million loss in student tuition and fees for the year, the interim president told the Board of

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The first phase of a forensic audit of the Cobre Consolidated School District, completed more than a year ago, is now publicly available on the district’s website. It outlines 23 findings, including potential leave and payroll fraud, violations of the state anti-donation clause and

After the Albuquerque City Council approved more power for city departments to enforce rules for downtown and rental properties, the city is taking action.

A HH-60 Whiskey helicopter's mission is combat, search and rescue, but saving lives can be more challenging than some might think.

Folks traveling along I-25 near San Felipe Pueblo are facing delays due to flooding in the area Tuesday.

The Market Street pedestrian bridge is expected to reopen in November, according to an update from Assistant Town Manager Jacqui Olea. “The contractor is awaiting delivery of materials for the bridge,” Olea said. “They should be delivered in four weeks.” Despite the bridge’s closure, a man who parks on Market

Albuquerque - Around 9:50 PM, a shooting incident was reported near 557 Tramway Blvd NE, which is near the Ridge Apartments. In response, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department's Foothills Area Command and emergency medical personnel from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival, they found

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education accepted federal funding for staff housing during a special meeting Monday. The funding will allow the district to buy land in Santa Clara and at least one manufactured home. The land is expected to cost around $10,000,

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The Silver City Museum’s fall series of community conversations resumes Wednesday, Sept. 10, when longtime herbalist, master gardener, teacher and entrepreneur Monica Rude will discuss “Trends in Herbalism from Ancient Times to the Present” at noon in the ABC Room of the Besse-Forward Global

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A new home for Aldo Leopold Charter School, an art center and senior housing were among the several ideas discussed for the future of the Jose Barrios Elementary School building and grounds at a community meeting Monday in the school’s multipurpose room. The small

Albuquerque - At approximately 9:40 PM, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Lomas Blvd and San Pedro Dr. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, first responders located an individual with critical injuries. APD’s Motor Unit is being called out

Robert Redford mesmerized us with some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable characters. He also has strong ties to New Mexico.

As of about 8:45 p.m. 1,977 customers, mostly just south of the Santa Fe Regional Airport and in the La Cienega area, were without power.

The campaigns for mayor and City Council seats in Santa Fe are kicking into gear, with political signs popping up on lawns around the city and…

Two of the state's biggest universities are facing legal action. UNM and NMSU are being sued for not releasing how much they're paying their student athletes. This summer, NMSU and UNM joined a federal class action lawsuit, House v. NCAA, which allows universities to pay their student athletes for their

Dancers with Los Niños de Santa Fe perform during the Mexican Independence Day celebration Saturday on the Plaza. The anniversary, which was T…

Albuquerque - This afternoon just before 2:00 PM, a shooting was reported in the area of Grove St SE and Bell Ave SE. When officers from the Albuquerque Police Department arrived at the scene, they were informed that one individual had already been transported to the University of New Mexico

Albuquerque police are investigating a shooting in the southeast part of the city Tuesday. One person was taken to a hospital.

There are thousands of people in Albuquerque without homes, and for many of them, access to health care is difficult, to say the least.KOAT health expert Abinash Achrekar, M.D., best known as Dr. Ash, says there is a way to take health care to those who cannot come and get

Meet Benji, Jenny and Rover! Benji joined us in-studio from Watermelon Mountain Ranch and Jenny and Rover are up for adoption with the city.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The major reconstruction of Interstate 25 just north of the Big I continues with new twists and turns for drivers to navigate.As of this week, eastbound lanes of Montano and Montgomery shift left between Culture and Carlisle, with eastbound traffic reduced to three lanes — two for

Carlsbad man faces federal drug trafficking charges

23-year-old Johnathan Castillo and 26-year-old Jessica Brusuelas were charged with child abuse after their 3-month-old was hospitalized.

One tract in Eddy County sold for $175,000 per acre, breaking the office's previous record of $132,552 per acre.

A man will stay in jail as he is accused of killing his roommate, dismembering him and disposing of his body parts in northern New Mexico.

Balloon Fiesta officials named the Special Shape balloons, including 11 new shapes, set to take flight over Albuquerque in October.

New Mexico's caregiver program is now available statewide as it is now accepting applicants from Bernalillo and Doña Ana counties.

Robert Redford left behind a trail of cinematic impact, part of which largely touches New Mexico, a state where he resided and filmed in part-time. Read more‘A true icon’: New Mexico responds to death of Robert Redford

ROSWELL, N.M. — State police are investigating a shooting involving officers with the Roswell Police Department. According to Roswell police, officers with the department were involved in a shooting that happened near North Main Street and Country Club Road in Roswell on Tuesday morning. Officers were originally responding to a

A campus security guard at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell named Oswaldo Vasquez Nava has been relieved of his duties over an insensitive Facebook post mocking the assassination death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The post went viral after screenshots were shared on Facebook by Republican activist Scott Pressler.

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — A power outage was impacting 911 dispatch operations for Bernalillo County. The power has since been fully restored.According to county officials, the Bernalillo County Emergency Communications Center was experiencing a power outage that directly impacts 911 dispatch operations. Advertisement Due to the power outage, county officials

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — Local elections nationwide often have a low turnout, but if you're going to vote, you need to be registered. Bernalillo County chose National Voter Registration Day as an opportunity to add some names to the voting rolls and update the registration of voters who changed their

A plane crash in Torrance County killed one person and left another injured, the Moriarty Fire Department (MFD) said Tuesday. Read morePlane crash in Moriarty leaves one dead, one injured

The White House said it would appeal a ruling late Monday that allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to remain on the board.

The New Mexico Philharmonic is set to play the entire score from the movie, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", at Popejoy Hall.

Expect a little warmer weather Tuesday in New Mexico, yet more cloud cover and a better chance of rain compared to Monday.

Lujan Grisham said the actor, who had a home in Santa Fe for decades, will be remembered as an artist, activist and friend to the state.

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is joining a multi-state lawsuit over President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government has filed lawsuits against both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University seeking the release of revenue-sharing information for student athletes getting paid by the schools.

A suspect was wounded and all officers are okay after a shooting Tuesday morning in a parking lot near a gas station in Roswell.

Garnett Stokes, the university's 23rd president and the first woman to hold the title, joined UNM in 2018.

WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report Monday concluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law “when it withheld or delayed the obligation of” funding Congress approved for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the Shelter and Services Program. The finding is the sixth time

University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes, the first woman to hold the position, is retiring after more than seven years. Read moreUniversity of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes announces retirement

ROSWELL, N.M. — A police investigation is ongoing after a shooting left two people hurt at a home.A man and woman were hurt by gunfire at a home on South Michigan Avenue, according to the Roswell Police Department. A police vehicle arrived and found a vehicle leaving the area at

DEMING — A jury on Monday convicted a second man involved in the 2022 killing of 14-year-old Ashton Remondini. Read moreSecond man convicted in 2022 murder of Deming teen

Another member's term is set to expire in October. The GAO warns that could leave the board, which oversees sites like LANL, with limited authority.

A suspect is in jail after police arrested them for allegedly shooting and killing a man late Monday night in Los Lunas.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The president of the University of New Mexico has announced she will retire from the university at the end of the school year. UNM President Garnett Stokes made the announcement during Tuesday's board of regents meeting. Advertisement Stokes said she made the announcement during the meeting to

A man and a woman were injured by gunfire late Monday night during an incident in southwest Roswell that resulted in Angelo D. Duran being cha…

The Albuquerque City Council approved funding to get homeless people in housing and bring a new fusion energy facility to the city.

SANTA FE, N.M. — House and Senate Republican Leadership are calling on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to authorize consideration of legislation they plan to address, regarding crime, at this year's special session. KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff weighs in on if anti-crime legislation can be reintroduced at this year's session.

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho acknowledged Sept. 16 that a water rate increase was prematurely applied to residents' bills and some of them were accidentall… Read moreRio Rancho apologizes to residents for billing issues

Albuquerque - Albuquerque Police Department detectives arrested the parents of a 3-month-old infant after paramedics rushed the baby to the hospital on Monday with life-threatening injuries and apparent narcotics exposure. Detectives with APD’s Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) originally arrested the father, Johnathan Castillo, 23, on an outstanding warrant. They

Nearly two dozen governors from various New Mexico Pueblo nations gathered on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, urging Trump administration officials to visit Chaco Canyon and maintain protections for the sacred site. The site holds significant cultural importance for various Pueblos, as outlined by Acoma Pueblo Governor

Two Albuquerque City Council candidates will remain on the Nov. 4 ballot following a judge’s ruling that led to the dismissal of two lawsuits against them, attorn… Read moreRuling allows City Council candidates Telles, Garcia to remain on the ballot

Crews were dispatched to I-25 at mile marker 252, the state Department of Transportation wrote on its travel alert website.

A power outage at Bernalillo County's Emergency Communications Center is directly impacting 911 dispatch operations Tuesday.

Jared Cordum, 29, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor in incidents with six victims.

Pueblo leaders and three members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation spoke in front of the Capitol building Tuesday morning, pushing to make permanent a ban … Read morePueblo leaders call for permanent Chaco Canyon protections, ask interior secretary to visit

The State Ethics Commission provided records on three men who have been arrested at probation offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been charged with aggravated murder.

Evelyn Ward, a Santa Fe Living Treasure, business owner, musician and animal advocate, died Aug. 21 at 89.

Get ready to see more "Breaking Bad" characters asking you not to litter in New Mexico as the state is launching a new ad campaign.

Aug. 31 Read moreRRPD arrest records: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him. Judge Gregory Carro ruled Tuesday that although there is no doubt that the killing was not an ordinary

MORIARTY, N.M. — An investigation is underway after a fatal plane crash in Moriarty.There were two people aboard the plane and one died at the crash site, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. The other person was transported to a hospital and their condition is unknown. Advertisement Moriarty fire said

Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Director Henri Hammond-Paul, who will be Salaverry's direct supervisor, served as the department's interim director before Salaverry stepped into the position.

Imagine a source of energy several times stronger than a nuclear power plant, but without the long-lasting radioactive byproducts.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The parents, Jessica Bruseulas and Johnathan Castillo, are now behind bars in Albuquerque, facing multiple charges, including child abuse resulting in great bodily harm. According to court documents, law enforcement is uncertain if the child will survive, as she was exposed to narcotics and beaten numerous times.

SANTA FE — With the start of a planned special session just two weeks away, top Republican legislators are urging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to broaden the session agenda to include what they describe as “real emergencies” facing the state.

Qes Gomez is being held in jail and faces 22 counts of rape and a charge of manufacturing child sexual abuse material.

The container, currently located at the lab, will now be moved for treatment and then taken to an off-site disposal area.

The Santa Fe Small Business Navigator program aims to help its clients generate revenue, create jobs and build strong foundations for conducting business in the city.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A fire on the fifth floor of an abandoned multi-story building at 300 San Mateo Ave. NE was brought under control within 20 minutes early Tuesday, an Albuquerque Fire Rescue news release said.Smoke and flames were visible in a window on the southeast corner when AFR personnel

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) will host a celebration of Constitution Day on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The eve…

A look back at actor and activist Robert Redford's time in New Mexico. The film icon, who died Tuesday at 89 at his home in Utah, also maintai…

Garnett Stokes, the president of the University of New Mexico, will step away from her role after the 2026-27 school year.

One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a plane crashed into a power pole Tuesday near Moriarty.

RIO RANCHO — The greatest show on hardwood is returning to Rio Rancho, and you can be a part of it. Read moreHarlem Globetrotter tickets go live, public sales set for next week

FILE - This combination of photos from 2017 to 2022 shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. (AP Photo, File)

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County commissioners are set to vote Friday morning on an unprecedented $165 billion industrial revenue bond and other tax incentives in a b… Read moreSunland Park, county residents seek delay for Project Jupiter vote

A fire at one of the San Mateo towers proposed for redevelopment in Albuquerque led to the evacuation of several people.

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Join us over the next four weeks as we celebrate our 25th anniversary by publishing our annual Tradiciones special edition. This year is steeped in history, legend, and myth, and

Robert Redford has died at 89. The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday. His publicist didn't immediately provide a cause of death. After risi…

The Georgia Court of Appeals had ruled that Willis and her office could not continue to prosecute the case because of an “appearance of impropriety”.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 9 and September 15, 2025: Guadalupe Padilla, Breaking and Entering, Criminal Trespass (Posted). Paul J. Trujillo, APO Arrest Order. Faustine Arellanez, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), No Driver’s License, Failure to Have

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho swimmers will have to wait a bit longer for indoor swim season. Read moreSwim season halted as renovations to Aquatic Center get underway

Robert Redford has died at 89. The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.

The American Legion Post 17, 314 Hunter St. in Española, hosted a stop for lunch for more than 60 participants in the New Mexico Veterans S.A.V.E. Motorcycle Ride on Sept. 7. With the donations of food from many local businesses and veterans, a meal was provided for them.

Councilor Alma Castro and County Commissioner Lisa Cacari-Stone have both recently received communications taking offense at their use of Spanish.

‘Take This and Eat it’ by John Diehl. Courtesy photo ‘Dolly at Jim’s House’ photo by David McClister. Courtesy photo ART News: A New Mexico tradition since 1986, the 2025 El Rito Studio Tour and Mercado will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 am

TEXAS TECH News: The Reese Technology Center has been renamed the Texas Tech University Reese National Security Complex (RNSC), marking a major step in expanding Texas Tech’s role in national security research. The designation reflects both legislative intent and growing partnerships, positioning Texas Tech as a trusted leader in defense

Courtesy photo By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN Champions of Youth Ambitions She loves baking, but canning is her passion, who is she? Amanda from The Enchanted Jammery, and she’s a community partner in the inaugural Eat Dessert First fundraiser for Champions of Youth Ambitions. “I grew up watching my grandmother canning, baking

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COMMUNITY News: Los Alamos County Social Services Division is offering convenient evening hours at the White Rock branch library to better assist people that may not be able to meet during regular business hours. Community members who need assistance with housing services, utility payments, food instability, or connections to other

Republican leaders also asked the governor to provide details of her proposals for the special session by the end of the week.

COUNTY News: Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 24, for employee development, safety training, certification compliance, and facility maintenance. This closure, originally scheduled for October 29, has been moved to better accommodate operational needs and training schedules. The closure includes operations at the Eco Station and

Lightning is seen during a thunderstorm in northwest Roswell on Saturday night.

Emails asked state department heads to replace their appointees on the state water board after it voted to reject the loosening of the rules earlier this year.

Courtesy photo COMMUNITY News: In response to frequent communication outages in Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Makers is inviting the community to an innovative, hands-on event: “Off-Grid Communication with Meshtastic” from 4–6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Los Alamos Makers, located in the Blue Window building. This workshop will also

The plan will be built with $200,000 from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program.

SALA News: SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues to bring the community together this September with a full week of film screenings, community forums, luncheons, and special events. From historical documentaries to beloved classics and family-friendly favorites, SALA has something for everyone. Highlights of the Week Thursday, Sept. 18

NMHCA News: SANTA FE — Mora County residents who lost food due to flooding have 10 days remaining to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The deadline for reporting food losses is Thursday, Sept. 25. “We are committed to standing with the residents of Mora

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Santa Clara Board of Trustees tabled the sale of two lots to the Cobre Consolidated School District during their regular meeting Thursday. The board and district had also canceled a public hearing which was planned prior to the meeting that was to look

Image of suspicious message and profile on Instagram. Courtesy photo By REBECCA RUTHERFORD Los Alamos For the Los Alamos Daily Post Don’t be too quick to accept that friend request, you could be in for more than you bargain for. One of my social media accounts is public, so anyone

The longtime industry pro aims to provide an elevated barbecue experience at his trailer with such dishes as smoked duck.

COUNTY News: The Environmental Sustainability Board agenda packet has been published for the meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Read More

Left to right: White Buffalo Necklace and Earrings, $288 for the Set. Orange Sapphire (Padparadscha) and Diamond Ring is 14K White Gold, $1996. Old Pawn Kachina, Royston Turquoise, $498. Courtesy photo BUSINESS News: Sapphire, the September birthstone, comes in all of the colors of the rainbow. The one in the

Once operational, the facility will offer solutions for local ranchers, keeping profit, jobs and food in the local economy.

Deb Haaland shared updates on cultural celebrations and voiced concerns about discrimination in recent posts dated September 15-16, 2025.

Credit: DCA/El Palacio Magazine © 2025 NMDCA News: SANTA FE — From violent coal strikes to the artistry of lowriders and the hum of historic village gristmills, New Mexico’s rich and complex past takes center stage at an upcoming El Palacio magazine author event. At 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28,

Kirtland Air Force Base recently hosted Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna, who visited to better understand local space operations and highlight the base's expanding role in national defense.

NMSEC News: The New Mexico State Ethics Commission filed a complaint in the First Judicial District Court seeking a declaratory judgment that confirms the Commission’s authority to enforce the Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act (“NSPIA”), a statute enacted by the Legislature in 2025 to safeguard personal data held by

NMDWS News: Join the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, for a conversation on how we support employers in today’s shifting workforce landscape. This webinar will introduce the divisions of NMDWS, highlight the difference between America’s Job Center New Mexico and the Department’s

Business owners expressed concerns about the proposal's impact on their operations, while advocates described the proposal as necessary to address cost of living.

Some 850 plants were lost in 2023 at the commercial grow site near the Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, a lawsuit said.

NMHS News: The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites present a lecture by Emily Brown, Ph.D., entitled, “Musical Instruments of the Prehispanic Southwest,” 2–3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28. Archaeological excavations in the Four Corners region have revealed a multitude of musical instruments: from whistles to rattles to rasps. This

NMDPS News: SANTA FE — All three New Mexico Department of Public Safety forensic laboratories located in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Hobbs have successfully achieved international reaccreditation across every forensic discipline, reaffirming New Mexico’s commitment to scientific excellence and the integrity of its justice system. The reaccreditation was conferred

ESPANOLA — Two inmates were injured after being beaten by cellmates on Aug. 31 at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center, in what at least one jail guard called a riot.

ALTSD News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department, in collaboration with Indian Affairs Department and the Anchorum Foundation, will host the 47th Annual Conference on Aging. The conference, Sept. 23–25, 2025, at the Glorieta Conference Center, will feature keynote speakers, interactive workshops, recreational activities, an

HPS News: ALBUQUERQUE — The Hispano Philanthropic Society (HPS) proudly announces the return of its annual Leadership Speaker Series, taking place from 8–10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Bank of America Theatre. The event is free with registration. This year’s program, titled Collective Heritage:

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff In its ninth year, the Silver City Pride Festival attracted visitors from near and far and invited the community to participate in its first-ever open mic event during Saturday afternoon’s activities in Gough Park. “We’ve tried to reach out to other groups around here,”

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff If conditions are right later this month, the Bureau of Land Management will begin prescribed burns around Pinos Altos for the first time in more than two decades. About a dozen people who live in and around the community attended a meeting Thursday evening

By ANDREW WANG Daily Press Correspondent The state has fined a Silver City man more than half a million dollars after a June 1, 2024, fire on Rodeo Road just east of town, in which more than 2 acres of the land was scorched, with tons of hazardous materials having

Arthur Sze assumed the role Sept. 1 and replaces Ada Limón, who in turn followed poet, musician and Institute of American Indian Arts educator Joy Harjo.

COUNTY News: The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Sept. 24, 2025, has been canceled as there are no applications for consideration. The cancelation has been published on our Legistar website and posted at the Municipal Building. Read More

LAS CRUCES — Leadership and business allies of New Mexico’s publicly owned commercial spaceport gathered Monday to mark 20 years since Sir Richard Branson and then-Gov. Bill Richardson announced that Virgin Galactic would establish launch ope…

Empathy clarity was me finally listening that it wasn't time for yet another way to incorporate kale — it was time for steak.

The quarterly survey shows that many small business owners remain concerned about the quality of their workforce.

The Business ECHO Program begins Tuesday, Sept. 16 and continues through June 2026.

TAOS — Curly O’Connor remembers every detail of the day her son leapt to his death at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, from the crisp spring air flowing through the canyon to the necklace the 23-year-old was wearing before he tossed it aside, cli…

TikTok users in the U.S. may get a reprieve from the threat of a shutdown after the Trump administration announced it has reached a framework deal with China for the ownership of popular social video platform.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, the process was delayed due to weather, according to Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Gas prices in New Mexico hit a high for the year again last week and now exceed the national average in Santa Fe.

The latest installment of the state's "Breaking Bad Habits" anti-litter campaign features the notorious Salamanca characters.

Chief among the next president's responsibilities will be rebuilding trust and restoring morale on the university's Silver City campus.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will mark this week, posing a risk of severe weather for northeastern New Mexico Wednesday.

SANTA FE — Facing a looming agency rebranding and mission expansion, New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish is sticking with the bear that got them here.

Albuquerque - On September 14, 2025, at approximately 5:12 PM, deputies from the Bernalillo Count Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at O'Reilly Auto Parts, located at 2712 West Sunshine Plaza. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject, later identified as Richard Newman, 47, in the parking lot with

The former Republican California governor and action-movie star is urging the state's voters to reject a November ballot proposal to rejigger districts that he said would erode democratic principles.

The forum is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Community College.

The employees who voted to join the union at Kirtland all work on the CV-22 Osprey.

In the latest episode of “Conversations Different,” lead Suicide Prevention Coordinator Clarie Miller from the New Mexico Department of Health talks rising cases, ways to help people in crisis.

The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2025 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.

SANTA FE — New Mexico is planning a sequel to its “Breaking Bad”-themed anti-littering campaign.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

Two people were fatally shot in the South Valley on Sunday after an argument over oil cans, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said.

Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence.

Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has sued the U.S. government over her abrupt July dismissal, saying it came without cause or notice and was unlawful and unconstitutional.

Like many civic community organizations, the Roswell Sertoma Club is facing difficulty keeping its membership numbers up.

It has been five years since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told New Mexico schools to close for three weeks, which then became 13 months of isolation, forcing students and teachers to move online and participate in school solely through online tools. Jill Holtz, a behavioral health psychologist, said that paranoia

After allowing some flights to resume, it was ultimately decided by the organizers of the National Championship Air Races to postpone the rest of the day’s races and p…

A cool breeze refreshed early visitors of the Piñata Fest on Friday. The Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce (RHCC) organizes the event annually. This year, the openin…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as dangerous comments by Elon Musk, who told an anti-immigration rally in London that violence is coming to Britain and urged people to fight back.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public School employees must immediately report student abuse or suspected abuse of substances if it occurs during school hours or during… Read moreRR school board approves new substance abuse reporting policy

More than 20 community members gathered on Aug. 23 at Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde for a community workshop that honored New Mexicans’ common heritage, symbolized by the construction of a traditional adobe horno.

The latest federal spending bill ends the SNAP-Ed program, which provides $5.2 million in annual funding for New Mexico.

The departing leader said the city continually underinvested in emergency management and is unprepared for a large-scale disaster or power shutoff.

Oscar Rodríguez is juggling his candidacy with a full-time position as at the New Mexico Finance Authority during audit season.

Pueblo leaders are headed to Washington this week to push for keeping an oil and gas drilling buffer around Chaco Canyon.

New Mexico officials reacted with shock and condemnations of political violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative online influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, who was killed by an apparent sniper Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. The shooting occurred during an event titled “Prove Me Wrong”

What started as an Ojo Sarco man passed out and slumped over on the curb turned into felony charges, including charges for indecent exposure and battery on an officer.

The Department of Game and Fish, Audubon Southwest and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation updated state lawmakers on the implementation of swe…

Area youths could be seen making the most of school field trips to the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (NCAR) at the Roswell Air Center for the first time.

Two local business owners spoke to the Roswell City Council on Thursday evening about a possible increase — or higher visibility — of homeless people downtown with ser…

While the Unlimited Class reportedly passed up the 2025 National Championship Races at its new venue in Roswell because of the logistics of getting large crews and mas…

A John Deere pours its output into the bed of a semi truck Friday as corn harvesting is underway in the Pecos Valley. Much of the corn, often fertilized with cow manur…

As we head into fall, normally I would write a column that somehow involves apples: Apple crisps, crumbles and cobblers.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s Grant County Commission meeting made final budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026, tying up loose ends discussed in previous meetings — but commissioners were also confronted with new caps on guiding permits in the Gila and a surprise cost to taxpayers. The commission

By ANDREW WANG Daily Press Correspondent Nathan Shay has been a mountain biking coach at Aldo Leopold Charter School since 2016, nearing a decade of helping the team. Having lived in Silver City his whole life, Shay’s love of biking started when he was young, when he and his friends

RIO RANCHO — The Albuquerque National Weather Service announced that a flood watch will remain in effect until 12 a.m. Friday night. Read moreFlood watch in effect until midnight Friday

Front page of the Sept. 9, 1969 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Sept. 9, 1969 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The members of the East Las Vegas Fire department held a very enthusiastic meeting last night at the fire station at which a modern

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Tourism Alliance announced Sept. 10 that it has been awarded $20,000 to support regional tourism marketing efforts from the New Mexico Tourism Department.

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue firefighters participated in a stairs workout in remembrance of 9/11. “It is with pride and reverence that we carry forward, remembering our fallen heroes and the legacy they left behind,” an Instagram post reads.

Finding the best ways to operate a complicated bus system that transports students to and from Roswell Independent School District (RISD) campuses was among the presen…

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.

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenager…

The National Championship Air Races are kicking off in New Mexico for the first time in the competition's 60-year history. The event runs through Sunday at a commercia…

Standing in a hangar at the National Championship Air Races Thursday morning, Scott Saddlemire watched as his son Joshua prepared his red and white airplane "Red Zeppe…

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In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, a doctor in Albuquerque has drawn national attention and condemnation for social media posts in which he appeared to celebrate the violence. Dr. John R. Vigil, identified in his public profile as board-certified in Addiction Medicine

For many Americans our morning routine involves milk in some form or fashion. Whether we pour it on our favorite bowl of cereal, blend it with our favorite fruits to m…

The Chaves County Clerk’s Office sponsored an “I Voted” sticker design contest for area high school students.

Doug Tolbert flies the #96 in the drag racing competition during the National Championship Air Races at the Roswell Air Center on Thursday morning.

Americans have marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. At the World Trade Cen…

A pillar of the community and the man who is credited by many with making the Republican Party in Chaves County what it is today, Charles “Chuck” Coll, died Sunday eve…

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wants to cancel a public land management rule that sought to put conservation on equal footing with industry. Wednesday's announcement c…

Carlan Gomez, a Roswell Sertoma Club member, hands out a pair of earplugs to a man at the air races for his hearing protection. The Club is providing 10,000 pairs of t…

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A B-29 Superfortress bomber called "Fifi" sits on the tarmac at the National Championship Air Races on Thursday morning. From the mid 1940s until 1954, the Superfortre…

BERNALILLO — A man who shot and killed his wife in front of their children while traveling through Sandoval County and took her to Sandoval Regional Medical Center, causing it to lock down in April last year, pleaded no contest to charges aga…

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), died at a hospital after being shot in the…

A man who was the target of two police raids that uncovered fentanyl, cocaine and heroin inside his Las Vegas home accepted a plea agreement that will send him to prison for nearly a decade. Police arrested 47-year-old Herminio Benavidez in June of 2022 following a raid on his home

JEMEZ — A Jemez man was sentenced Sept. 11 to 63 months in prison with no parole for sexually abusing two minors.

Charles Hopkins charged with 2nd-degree murder

A man charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a birthday party in El Prado will be detained without bond until trial. Jonah Ward, 26, i…

RIO RANCHO — Michael Meek is adding his name to the local ballot.

A Roswell man was arrested Wednesday morning by Albuquerque Police on a warrant charging him with multiple criminal counts related to the Sept. 1 armed robbery of Farm…

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Sept. 3-7 2025. Sept. 3 7:20 a.m. Welf…

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Governing Body approved a developer’s plan to transform the old golf course into a sprawling new development Thursday. Read moreRR council approves former golf course development revamp

At Taos Municipal Schools, four maintenance employees oversee all seven campuses. Despite their best efforts, the wear and tear of buildings c…

Officials are responding to a series of tragic deaths and close calls at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge that unfolded in just over a week's time.…

The Española City Council rejected a resolution to seek support from the New Mexico Municipal League for the City’s ongoing financial troubles.

Prosecutors are seeking to have former North Central Solid Waste Trash Authority employee Peter Velarde held without bail after he was charged with allegedly attacking his ex-wife by ramming her car with his truck on Sept. 1.

Built two years ago, Gaye Powell’s insulated concrete form home, built to be fireproof, sits on a 13-acre lot with almost no trees. Yet in August, she received a non-renewal notice from Farmers Insurance.

Corrections Officers Who Responded Are Told Not to Enter Pod or They’d be Hurt

Musician Daniel Solis entertains the crowd Aug. 30 during the Final al Fresco event that took place at Plaza Park from Aug. 29-31. The event, which brought entertainment, food vendors and games to the park, was done in memory of Friday al Fresco founder Steve Leger, a local musician who

New Mexico leaders reacted with grief, shock, and an urgent call for greater political civility on Wednesday and Thursday after Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot during a university event in Utah. The attack occurred at Utah Valley University in Orem

The Tri-County Farmers Market will host a special collaborative mural event this Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event, which serves as the final installment of the market's "Sprouting Smiles Kids Days," invites community members of all ages to contribute to a large-scale mural celebrating the

Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, the county’s only animal shelter, is closer to reopening, according to Amy Long, board president of the nonprofit…

The Taos County Commission made an amendment to the recently approved 2025 property tax rates in a special meeting Tuesday (Sept. 9). "We had …

As of February, Taos has a new network of respite caregivers, giving full-time caregivers a break, and creating living-wage jobs. Taos Elder B…

Plans are in the works for the much-anticipated — and delayed — Matanza meat processing facility north of Taos to be a USDA-certified and New …

This winter, Taos Ski Valley Inc. celebrates its 70th anniversary with greater accessibility and new on- and off-mountain offerings, with incr…

Nicholas A. Sofoul will drive t he North Central Regional Transit District as executive director, effective Oct. 31, the company announced Fri…

New Mexico will offer child care at no cost to all residents, regardless of income, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday (Sept. 8) , …

After three years of serving up dirty chai lattes and “Taos-style” breakfast burritos, Taos Java owners Tanya and Clark Sumner are stepping ba…

Osha, strawberry, aspen, elderberry, clover — sitting on log benches just upslope from the Rio Angostura, every person held a different wild p…

RIO RANCHO — Scammers are still making their calls in the Rio Rancho community, posing as police officers, the department stated.

GRANTS, N.M. — The following candidates have been qualified by the filing officer for the November Regular Local Election. The ballot order is shown in…

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Diego Lopez, EditorN.M. - September is Civics Month in New Mexico—a time to reflect on what it means to be an active, informed citizen. From understanding how…

A relatively short agenda — with all but a few items grouped under a single consent vote and some informational topics — is scheduled for the Roswell City Council this week.

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant has unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product. That includes the introduction of t…

A new poll finds most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support. However, the p…

GRANTS, N.M. - On August 20, the name change of Santa Fe Avenue to Route 66 was officially approved during a Grants City Council meeting.After providing three opportunities for public input, the city council approved the name change and the mayor signed the resolution.Inspiration Behind the…

Elias Vigil, age 83, of Grants NM, passed away on August 28th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones with the smell of tortillas and red chile in the air. His final two days were filled with love and laughter.Elias was born on January 28th, 1943 to Felipita and Elias Vigil Sr

GRANTS, N.M - Local ballots don’t just list candidates— they often include ballot measures that ask voters to approve specific funding for community needs.This…

The Justice Department has charged a man with the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train. The charge means he could face the death pe…

GRANTS, N.M. — The wait is over. Registration is officially open for the 43rd Annual Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon — one of the most unique endurance races in…

Sapello’s Contract Postal Unit, located at 1007 State Highway 518, officially closed on Aug. 31. Despite not being a Post Office, the CPU offered postal services, including PO Boxes. The CPU is pictured here on Aug. 30. Sapello’s Contract Postal Unit, located at 1007 State Highway 518, officially closed on

Three Numbers That Save LivesJust like 911, there’s a number everyone should know:988.Callortextanytime toconnectwithtrained counselors. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Share it with friends, family, and students— it could save a life.- Brought to you by the Cibola County Health Council.

RIO RANCHO — More than a month into the new school year, a segment of Maggie Cordova Elementary School is without a fully functional air conditioning system, highlighting an issue that is under fresh examination from the school board.

RIO RANCHO — Four students from Rio Rancho Schools have been named as semifinalists in a nationally recognized scholarship program.

Testimony and court records clarify what happened outside Toltec on March 12, 1919, when Mother Whiteside’s husband was gunned down BLUEWATER, N.M. – On the night of March 12, 1919, a shotgun blast blew through the east window of Tom Davey’s adobe ranch house, about a mile east of Toltec,

GRANTS, N.M. — A Grants Police Department sergeant has been arrested on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a deadly weapon following an incident on Sept. 3, according to court records.Magistrate Court filings identify the defendant as Sergeant Benjamin Allen Thorne, who faces two…

GRANTS - NM The Pirates earned their second “W” of the season after defeating high scoring Dexter on the road this past weekend.“The defense rose to the…

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PREWITT, N.M. — Youth exhibitors at the Cibola/ McKinley Bi-County Fair earned top placements in the Poultry and Rabbit barns, with judges recognizing both animal quality and showmanship across divisions. Results (as provided by the fair) are below.Poultry• Grand Champion Pen of 3:Rowdy Reyes (…

CORRALES — The village of Corrales councilors unanimously approved a proclamation that “defends the United States Constitution and separation of powers” Sept. 9 at the regular council meeting, but not before a change was made to the proclamat…

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez lashed out Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court for granting the Department of Homeland Security and the Trump Administration authority to continue critical immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles. In reality, the Court’s action did nothing more than restore the long-standing ability of federal

CIBOLA COUNTY As Labor Day weekend arrives and students settle into the new school year, fishing activity has slowed across Cibola County, with no new reports…

Plaza Park was lined with cars of many styles during the Meadow City Motor Show & Film Expo on Saturday. Plaza Park was lined with cars of many styles during the Meadow City Motor Show & Film Expo on Saturday. Rainy weather may have deterred car enthusiasts from outside of

Diego Lopez, Editor CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The New Mexico State Forester has officially rescinded fire restrictions in Cibola and 16 other counties, citing recent monsoon rains and reduced wildfire threat. The order, effective 8 a.m. Friday, September 5, lifts restrictions on smoking, fireworks,…

The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs. The justices agr…

Cracker Barrel said Tuesday it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans. The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel b…

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – This report seeks to track the flow of water in Cibola County. Bluewater Lake and the Rio San Jose both have United States Geological Survey monitoring stations where this data is pulled from.Bluewater Lake continues its seasonal decline, now holding 5,010…

Dogs possess the ability to remember both positive and negative experiences, which profoundly impact their current and future behavior.By being kind to dogs, a positive association with comfort, love, happiness, and food is created. This positive reinforcement encourages the dog to please its owner…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has called a special legislative session beginning Oct. 1 to address the fallout from federal budget cuts signed by President Trump. The session will focus on protecting Medicaid, rural health care, and food assistance programs across New Mexico.SANTA FE, N.M. — Governor…

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Early Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky announced the state will implement a universal free child care system during a news conference on Sept. 8 in Santa Fe. New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Gov. Michelle Lujan

The proposed multi-use trail between Questa and Red River took a step forward this month.

ALBUQUERQUE — Over Labor Day weekend, a driver crashed into Jason Padilla Jr. memorial near La Bajada and Atrisco in Albuquerque.

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County has a Narcan and gun lock vending machine in the county Health Commons building.

NEW MEXICO – New Mexico Gas Company announced that starting Sept. 12, customers will have more options for paying their monthly natural gas bill.

RIO RANCHO — Funding for buses, cybersecurity resources and special education positions were just a few priorities from the 2026 legislative session that the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education approved Monday.

Starting November 1, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to make New Mexico the first state in the nation to provide no-cost child care to every family, regardless of income. That means even millionaires’ children will be entitled to “free” (taxpayer-funded) daycare — all at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. At

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Jemez Historic Site will host a program about NASA's PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. Sept. 20 .

ALBUQUERQUE – A Roswell man pleaded guilty to federal charges for making multiple bomb threats to government offices across several states.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 2 and September 8, 2025: Richard Baca, APO Arrest Order. David Tafoya, APO Arrest Order. Ashely Tapia, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Maria Martinez, APO Arrest Order. Adam Quintana, Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), Battery (Household Member),

RIO RANCHO — Part of Southern Boulevard is expected to be closed for 12 days, beginning Monday, to allow for road improvements.

New Mexico’s two Democrat U.S. Senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, are once again prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens. This time, they’ve joined more than 40 Senate Democrats in demanding that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem walk back a commonsense statement from her department acknowledging that Deferred Action

More than half of New Mexico’s nearly 1,700 retailers that accept food stamps are at “high risk” of losing business or closing due to recent cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to a Source New Mexico review of an analysis by the Center for American Progress. According

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Officials say two people died when a small plane crashed and caught on fire in an industrial office park in suburban Denver. The National Transportation Safety Board s…

Spending money and operating with clear purposes were among the matters of concern discussed during the Roswell Finance Committee meeting held on Thursday.

Portions of roads on the west and southwest sides of the Roswell Air Center are closed starting Saturday, Sept. 6, through Sept. 9, to prepare for the National Champio…

Former President Joe Biden has decided to build his presidential library in Delaware. He has also tapped a group of former aides, friends and political allies to begin…

There is something magical and irresistible about watching a tumbling, turning and barrel rolling biplane in the sky. The two wings stacked on top of the other often c…

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A Grants, NM, man was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in the shooting death of a Roswell man that morning outside a residence at Clover Leaf Mobile Home Park…

The Española Public Library has undergone a transformation under new Library Director David Lopez.

When New Mexico State Police Sgt. Gilbert Tafoya finished his shift for the last time five years ago, he did so with the intent of that being the last time he wore a law enforcement uniform.

A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy responded to an overdose on Aug. 10 at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center, but the man who allegedly overdosed denied taking anything and said he didn’t know what was happening.

A Petaca man who has been in the Tierra Amarilla jail since 2021 is set to be released pending his third trial in a case that left two people dead in 2018.

While businesses in Española continue to close with no new ones opening to replace them, the city’s Community Development director is busy juggling two jobs.

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The Trump administration has already denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend the U.N. General Assembly later this month an…

RIO RANCHO — A beloved Rio Rancho restaurant is weighing its Irish luck right now as permanent closure looms.

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people’s smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions. The verdict r…

A pair of criminals seemed more slow and stupid than fast and furious a little after midnight at a gas station just north of town. In a Facebook post, Chaves County Un…

BERNALILLO — The Coronado Historic Site will host a program where people can learn about corn from the Kuaua Pueblo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7.

The Luna County Health Council is hosting its first community Narcan training of the fiscal year on Thursday morning in the basement training room of ...

CUBA — The United States Attorney’s office in district of New Mexico announced Sept. 5 that a Cuba man was sentenced to eight years in prison for shooting into a vehicle during a highway chase resulting in the killing a 14-year-old passenger.

A new poll finds many parents are struggling to balance work and school transportation for their kids. The AP-NORC/HopSkipDrive survey shows more than a third of paren…

As the fall semester hits its swing, the students around Deming are beginning to settle in, and it’s no different for those at Cesar Chavez Charter Hi...

Front page of the Sept. 3, 1919 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Sept. 3, 1919 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. To the editor of the Optic. WHITE OAKS, August 28. – The country through which the surveyed line of the old El Paso-White Oaks

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Governing Body made quick work of several votes during its Aug. 28 meeting.

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. A 24-year-old man from Ribera is accused of raping a teenage girl and sexually assaulting a second girl. Police initially arrested Joelouis Rivera — referred to as Joe Louis Rivera

Periodic water shutoffs are to be expected in the Village of Pecos in the coming weeks as the Water Systems Improvement Project enters its second phase. Pecos Media Contact Jaclyn Apodaca said in a telephone interview on Wednesday that Phase 2 of the project began on Tuesday, Sept. 2. This

News for those who walk, bicycle or skate on local trails is that the City of Roswell is interested in making these paths safer and easier to identify.

After a long and thorough vetting process, the NM Public Education Commission recently approved an application for Collins Lake Outdoor School. This new public school plans to begin operation in the fall of 2026 with an initial enrollment of 35 students in grades K – 4. The school will be

RIO RANCHO — A majority of legislators in the Rio Rancho area believe Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda for a special session, beginning Oct. 1, can wait and she should instead use next month to focus on “emergencies” facing the state.

RIO RANCHO — During a walk-through of his new school before classes began last month, incoming RioTECH student Donn Palmer described walking into the state-of-the-art welding facility for the first time as “a shock.” It was a far cry from the…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office has granted sizable raises to roughly 20 senior aides—some as high as 26%—far outpacing the 4% increase most state employees received this year. Spokesman Michael Coleman defended the adjustments as a response to “market realities,” noting the aides are effectively on call around the clock.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday that she will convene lawmakers in a special session beginning Oct. 1, 2025, citing what she called “devastating” federal budget cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump. According to the governor’s office, the session will focus on preserving access to critical services in

The Friends of the Montezuma Hot Springs (FRIENDS) is holding its annual fundraiser on Sept. 13 from 5 – 9:30 p.m. in the Chingon Room at The Skillet. The event includes food, a raffle, an auction, and live music by Fireball. The hot springs are located on land owned by

What was supposed to be a serious Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday spiraled into political theater when Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), a live-action role player (LARPer) of a U.S. senator, repeatedly badgered Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at one point holding up a novelty

Editor’s note: This article contains sensitive information that may not be suitable for all readers.

The following are brief summaries of recent updates to federal court cases for crimes committed in New Mexico. All information is provided by the U.S. Attorney's Offic…

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. second from left, speaks to leaders of Albuquerque-area food banks in August. He told Source on Wednesday that SNAP cuts will hit rural areas, including small farms and grocery stores, the hardest, which he said is a “cruel irony.” U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. second from left,

SANDOVAL COUNTY — A man who allegedly left the scene of a spring car accident that killed a 78-year-old woman has been charged with crimes related to the incident crash.

RIO RANCHO — A man has been charged with 31 criminal acts in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque tied to burglaries at large businesses along the NM 528 corridor, according to court records.

BERNALILLO — The Sandoval County Commission recognized Black Business Month Aug. 27 at a regular commission meeting.

BERNALILLO — Bernalillo police arrested a man for trafficking fentanyl before the Labor Day weekend.

Alamogordo’s New Mexico Museum of Space History focuses on inspiring female space exploration pioneers

Artist China Garcia, who owns and operates the Vinyl Hummingbird, poses with some of her jewelry and other trinkets at the 44th annual People’s Faire Saturday at Carnegie Library Park. Artist China Garcia, who owns and operates the Vinyl Hummingbird, poses with some of her jewelry and other trinkets at

RIO RANCHO — A task force charged with reforming state office district maps, which includes a Rio Rancho lawmaker, has “shifted strategy,” stating that it can no longer carry out its original mission after two members from one political party…

Chavez-Franco CorrineIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Corrine Chavez- Franco, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and…

Aug. 17Loni-Jo Winkler, 45, of Placitas, was arrested for assault against a household member, criminal damage to the property of a household member and battery against a household member at an unspecified address.

Cecilia Martinez FarleySurvived by: Lydia cook, John Martinez, numerous nephews and nieces Preceded in death by: Husband John V. Farley, parents Jesus and…

Heavy rainfall between Aug. 26 and 27 caused flood damages on public and private property, according to the governor’s office. The flooding disrupted essential services such as transportation, emergency response and utilities, according to an emergency order the governor signed. Heavy rainfall between Aug. 26 and 27 caused flood damages

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho has announced “Fall Festival,” a celebration of the start of the new season with plenty of activities for families and people of all ages.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has put a major legal issue behind him after prosecutors dismissed charges linked to a February traffic incident in New Mexico. Jones had been accused of fleeing the scene of an accident earlier this year. But according to a press release cited by Fox

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 26 and September 1, 2025: Lucas E. Ulibarri, Criminal Trespass (Posted). Horacio Dimas, Battery (Household Member). Andrew Romero, Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.08) (Second Offense), Criminal Damage to Property, Careless Driving,

Editor New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized $1.5 million in emergency spending to help Mora County residents recover from recent flooding, according to a Tuesday news release from her office. Heavy rainfall between Aug. 26 and 27 caused flood damages on public and private property, according to the

A veteran Republican lawmaker from Clovis is stepping into the race for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, setting up a challenge to far-left Democrat Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in 2026. State Rep. Martin Zamora, who has served four terms in the New Mexico House, filed paperwork with the Federal Election

BERNALILLO — One of the caretakers charged with the abuse and death of developmentally disabled woman Mary Melero pleaded guilty to three of the 11 charges filed against her in a Sept. 2 hearing at the 13th Judicial District Court in Sandoval…

DURANGO, Colo. — A Rio Rancho High School graduate and cross-country runner began his freshman year of college this semester under a unique scholarship for students born with a cleft lip and palate.

CORRALES — The "Heart of Corrales" is nearing the end of its facelift after the village community came out in droves with funds and support for it.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) told Axios this week that Democrats should be “tough on crime,” touting her deployment of the National Guard to Española and Albuquerque while attempting to contrast her approach with that of former President Donald Trump. “I think Democrats ought to be tough on crime,” Lujan

Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series on the Corrales Comprehensive Plan. Each month, a different part of the plan will be featured on the Corrales page. This month, the topic is community.

A newly released poll from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) suggests Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) faces an uphill battle heading into the 2026 election, with Republican messaging centered on taxes, inflation, and immigration resonating strongly across battleground districts. The survey, conducted in 46 competitive House districts—including New Mexico’s Second

Dr. André García-Nuthmann Dr. Gabriel Merrill-Steskal Jennifer Perez Jennifer Perez Dr. Gabriel Merrill-Steskal Dr. André García-Nuthmann The community is welcome to an evening of ‘love and folly’ as three classical musicians perform songs about falling in love, falling out of love, and all stages in between this weekend. Former New

Front page of the Aug. 23, 1923 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Aug. 23, 1923 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Santa Fe, Aug. 23. (AP) – Unbridled license of thought, devotion to mammon, love of soft living are characteristics of this age, blots on

Newly released bodycam footage shows illegal immigrant truck driver Harjinder Singh struggling with English during a July 3 traffic stop in New Mexico — a detail that has become central in the debate over his role in a Florida crash that killed three people. The video captures Singh being pulled

Lawmakers from across New Mexico toured the Otero County Processing Center on Monday, describing it as one of the most modern, clean, and humane immigration detention facilities in the country. The visit comes as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham considers legislation to ban ICE facilities statewide. This move would cost hundreds

President Donald Trump’s effort to secure America’s borders and crack down on illegal immigration has once again sent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham into a tailspin. As Fox News revealed Friday, the Pentagon is preparing to mobilize up to 1,700 National Guard troops from 19 states — including New Mexico

The Pentagon has confirmed that National Guard units in New Mexico will be mobilized in the coming weeks to support federal immigration enforcement, part of a broader 19-state activation ordered by the Trump administration to combat illegal immigration and related crime. Documents obtained by FOX News show up to 1,700

As a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, I am honored to serve on the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Interim Committee. This unique committee has traditionally not been political because advocacy on behalf of New Mexico’s veteran community is not a partisan issue. Unfortunately, under the new

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declined Republican lawmakers’ invitation to tour New Mexico’s largest immigration detention facility, citing a “busy schedule,” even as her party faces mounting criticism for canceling a long-promised legislative tour of the same center. Republican legislators Rep. Andrea Reeb and Sen. Crystal Brantley had invited the

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the southern border wall will now be painted black—a move aimed at strengthening America’s defenses and further discouraging illegal crossings. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the policy Tuesday during a stop at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, where she stood

The U.S. Department of Transportation is blasting multiple states, including New Mexico, for failing to follow federal trucking rules that could have prevented a deadly crash in Florida earlier this month. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Tuesday that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a full

The ongoing redistricting fight in Texas spilled into New Mexico this week, as two Albuquerque Democrats abruptly resigned from the state’s Fair Districts Task Force. But Republicans were quick to point out the glaring irony: the very same party now decrying Texas for “rigging” its maps just finished gerrymandering New

After receiving information from a community member reporting that a high school student may be in possession of a weapon at around 2:15 p.m., Deming ...

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

Deming Police Officer Jesus Lopez Jr. was arrested outside Deming police headquarters on Thursday by officers with the New Mexico State Police. Althou...

Voter participation was better than average in Luna County in 2024, with a total of 8.075 ballots cast, according to the Luna County Clerk’s Office on...