The Albuquerque traffic code has remained nearly unchanged since 1974, but is now being updated after a unanimous city council vote in the wake of multiple pedestrian and bicycle traffic accidents, including one that killed 19-year-old cyclist Kayla VanLandingham, who was struck by a car at a bike crossing near

New Mexico legislators on Friday expressed concerns that judicial rulings in a longstanding education equity case might interfere with local and statewide decision making. The 10-year-old Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit established that the state education department had not been providing equitable educational opportunities to at-risk students, identified as Native American students, English

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent The Gila was engulfed in flames by the Gila Trout Fire earlier this year, and although the emotional and physical turmoil is still being felt by many today, on Friday the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce held a banquet at the Grant

A federal operation is finally bringing answers to a New Mexico family, five years after their son was murdered.

Los Alamos County is partnering with local organizations to host an ‘I Can Help’ … ‘I Need Help’ Food Assistance Program to assist those in need in the community. Shown here is a donation drop-off location in the lobby of the Municipal Building. The community is invited to drop off

Richard Rumpf has resigned as mayor of Magdalena after serving in the position since July 2016 following the resignation of Diego Montoya. Read moreRumpf steps down as mayor

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Española City Police officers arrested a Santa Fe man after he allegedly fled from Ohkay Owingeh tribal police officers in a truck, and they blew out one of the truck’s tires with a spike strip.

NMPED News: SANTA FE — New Mexico teachers now have free access to classroom-ready lessons and activities created by fellow educators through a new state website. The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) launched the New Mexico Open Educational Resources website this week at https://oer.ped.nm.gov/. The platform features lesson plans,

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The Socorro and Veguita senior centers will move to a four-day week starting November 3, to cut costs while continuing the same services.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —New Mexico has secured a $3.54 million federal grant to help 18 agribusinesses strengthen the state's local food supply chain.The funding, awarded through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, targets mid-chain food producers, supporting projects that improve

By GEORGE MORSE Sports and Outdoors Los Alamos Daily Post Happy Thanksgiving. Snow is now beginning to fall in the higher elevations and the beautiful white covering on the mountains is a most welcome sight. When planning a trip it will be increasingly important to keep track of weather and

HOBBS – Fred Danley's Pour Me A Drinkk broke cleanly from the gate and pulled away in the final yards to win Sunday's $313,943 New Mexico Classic Quarter Horse Futurity at Zia Park. The 2-year-old gelding, ridden by jockey James Flores, prevailed by a half-length as the post-time favorite in

Stephen Keiser, the county’s GIS Specialist and 911 Addresser, issued a formal letter to the Village Council warning that Magdalena’s current addressing practices violate New Mexico’s Enhanced 911 Act. According to Keiser, the village has bee…

Ex-police chief convicted for exceeding authority

“Cold Backed Before Coffee” is the motto Magdalena rancher and entrepreneur Charity Saulsberry has built her new café around. Read moreCold Backed Coffee House brews up community and comfort in Magdalena

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —Mario Moccia, the former athletic director at New Mexico State University, has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging wrongful termination related to hazing allegations and misconduct during the 2022-2023 basketball season."Prior to this incident, we had never heard of a hazing incident at New Mexico State

From left, candidates Steven Edmondson, Ronnita Montoya, Cynthia Canner, Illiana Perez (Moderator), David Koshkin (Moderator), Jane Anderson, Selfie Anaya and Mark Martin at the Socorro School Board forum at the Loma Theatre on Tuesday. With…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Silver City Pick It Up — Toss No Mas held their last community cleanup of the year Saturday, honoring outgoing Mayor Ken Ladner. “I really appreciate the community members who do this,” Ladner said. “For the community members to dedicate a Saturday, that’s a

NMDCA News: This December, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to a variety of holiday events throughout northern New Mexico. Visitors can have fun

Move over football, another hard-hitting sport is seeing growth in popularity and has Albuquerque rugby teams looking to expand.

A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they ar…

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The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech (NMT) are close to finalizing an agreement that requires Socorro Electric Co-op to refund members about $600,000 they were overbilled during a non-compliance period wit…

Thanksgiving is just three days away, and reports show the average cost of a traditional meal is about 7% higher than last year.Albertsons and Market Street are offering deals on turkeys, soft drinks, and potatoes, with rewards members receiving even more discounts.AdvertisementThe store says they are also offering pre-made meals."There's

Panelists talked about a program that could help homeowners with insurance in higher fire risk areas during a wildfire preparation and insurance town hall held Wednesday at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. Panelist and Property and Casualty Bureau Chief Melissa Robertson of the New Mexico Office

Justin Riner NMDCA News: SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum and the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library have selected Justin Riner as the 2025 recipient of the Steve Wimmer Historical Research Fund. Riner will study the connections between Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and the history, conservation, and promotion of New

Volunteer Chad Lauritzen and new best buddy Charlie await your arrival at Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Charlie looks like a LOTTA dog, but he has a lotta love to give. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen SFAS News: Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS) is powered by compassion, and nowhere is that more

The Cobre Consolidated School District moved to remote learning Wednesday and Thursday this week due to not having enough substitute teachers to cover classes. In a Nov. 18 email to staff provided to the Daily Press, interim Superintendent Randall Piper said that 28 percent of the C.C. Snell Middle School

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A former state senator has offered documentation to refute claims in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by the former president of Western New Mexico University alleging she conspired with other lawmakers and state officials to direct $1 million to the charter school her children attended,

New Mexico ski resorts are gearing up for the season, with some already open and others expected to open this week.Ski Apache, Ski Santa Fe and Red River Ski & Summer Area are some of the resorts expected toopen laterthis week. The state has 10 ski areas, most of them

The previously broken elevator at the Mountain View Senior Apartments has been fixed as of Nov. 9, according to Silver City Fire Marshal Eloy Vasquez. “It was a crucial part of the elevator,” Vasquez said. “It was a complicated part that they needed to get fixed so the elevator could

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this week's edition of the Taos News will be published one day early on Wednesday, Nov. 26, instead…

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Leonardo Perez, 21 pleaded no contest to charges from a shooting that injured a Socorro high school football player and assistant coach one year ago in November, 2024.

The pulling of Velcro strips unfurled the exuberant yellow and red of division flag and the myriad of colors of the campaign ribbons welcomed the 1st Armored Division …

Socorro is experiencing a cinematic revival as a new road-trip film is being shot across various local sites, bringing with it a wave of economic activity and community engagement.

A quiet visit between friends turned tragic for 68-year-old Eva Kempton of Socorro after a brutal dog attack. Kempton has been in various hospitals since the September 2 attack, and is currently at the Casa de Oro Center in Las Cruces, surrou…

The Kirtland Central High School cafeteria had an electric atmosphere on Saturday as 16 robotics teams from around the Navajo Nation competed for a chance to be champion of the “Rock with Wings” qualifier. Schools from Kayenta, Wingate and Toadlena joined ones from Central Consolidated Schools for the “Rock with

Leaders in Valencia County approved an investigation into an error that resulted in people facing a 22% hike on their property taxes.

For the first time in its 36-year history, the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge has been canceled, another outcome of the ongoing federal government shutdown that has furloughed refuge staff and brought cri…

State Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run reported on Nov. 11 on Highway 60 just west of Socorro as 38-year-old Katrina Martineau of Reserve. Read moreHit and run victim known for her bright spirit

FBI News: ALBUQUERQUE — A Fruitland man pleaded guilty to a federal crime after a fatal car crash involving drugs that resulted in the death of a baby. According to court documents, April 3, 2024, Dewayne Earl Blackie, 37, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving on a

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Melissa Santistevan, the former inspector general for Albuquerque, has filed a lawsuit against the city and Mayor Tim Keller, alleging she was wrongfully removed from her position earlier this year due to harassment and threats from the Accountability in Government Oversight Committee and the mayor.The lawsuit claims Santistevan

GURGL, Austria — American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin is heading into her home races in Colorado next weekend as the overall World Cup leader on a two-event winning streak. Shiffrin dominated another slalom Sunday as she made it two convincing wins from two races in the discipline to start the

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Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation and Pueblo leaders on Friday held a news conference at the All Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to urge Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park and continue protecting it from oil and gas drilling. In October, the Bureau

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent This month, behavioral health patients of Hidalgo Medical Services who were previously served at the Grant County-owned Tu Casa facility began showing up for appointments at the Community Health Center, HMS’ main Silver City campus on Pope Street. Despite a few staff having to

A yearlong dispute over drainage at a new RV park spilled into the Aztec City Commission meeting Tuesday, where Mayor Mike Padilla and commissioners clashed with the project’s owner over delays that have left construction in limbo and raised questions about the city’s business-friendly reputation. Tyler Smith, co-owner of the

We have two little puppies – Patsy and Merle – in-studio from Cross My Paws Animal Rescue and Street and Gretel from the City of Albuquerque.

The Socorro County Animal Shelter is among the 25 local governments across the state to receive a much-needed boost. The help has come in the form of a $18,631 st… Read moreAnimal Shelter receives a boost

New Mexico emergency officials are giving out clean drinking water after heavy metals were found in private wells in Mora County.

U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve geolocation data and increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took action to require service providers to route phone

Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Monday evening.

COLORADO SPRINGS – The University of New Mexico’s defense dominated for a second straight game, limiting Air Force to just 110 yards rushing and 161 total yards as UNM ended a 25-year losing skid at Falcon Stadium with a commanding 20-3 victory. The point total is the lowest ever for

A year ago, the federal Indian Health Service posted dozens of flyers on Facebook promoting flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the Navajo Nation, where the pandemic had inflicted a staggering toll just a few years earlier. The notices, featuring photos of smiling families and elders in traditional clothing, tied

Fire departments around the county have reached critically low staffing levels resulting in delayed responses to emergencies according to Socorro County Emergency… Read moreEmergency response challenges brought to forefront

In a 5-1 vote the City of Socorro council agreed to keep the municipal court.

For James Allison, the skies over Albuquerque are more than just a scenic backdrop, they’re a family legacy. The 31-year-old balloonist from Socorro returned to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year not just as a spectator, b…

Courtesy photo By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN Los Alamos This week, we’d like to introduce you to the Champions of Youth Ambitions motto and leave you with how one card and one dollar can make a difference. You might not even need to leave the house. When I was a kid, volunteer

New Mexico Tech Interim President Jackson has been attending local meetings to promote a Student and Community Wellness Center.

Among the items approved was Resolution 2025-13, authorizing official representatives and signatory authorities for a state-funded preliminary engineering report on the village’s wastewater treatment and collection system. Mayor Rumpf said th…

In preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, EDC is compiling a list of resources in Socorro and Catron counties to help alleviate food insecurity in the coming days.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With Monday’s meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education taking place in Cliff, much of the discussion centered around the design for the new school there, as well as the bond funding it. In their work session, board members heard from staff

RIO RANCHO — Enchanted Hills Elementary School teacher Holly Silva remembers lying on her bed and sorting her mother's change as a kid. Read moreThree Rio Rancho employees receive grants aimed at financial literacy

The district’s proposed $5 million GO Bond which would fund capital improvements without raising property taxes will be voted on during the Nov. 4 election.

Representatives from the City of Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico Tech, Socorro Schools, Magdalena and Socorro General Hospital came together for an Earthquake tabletop drill organized by the Socorro County Local Emergency Planning Committ…

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Social Services Division is excited to announce the opportunity for community members to become a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. This “train-the-trainer” cohort, hosted by the County and in collaboration with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (ANFT), introduces the practice which draws

Socorro County Commissioners approved the purchase of a wheel loader, two motor graders and rotary cutter at their Oct. 14 regular meeting.

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech are scheduled to attend a status conference in the matter of non-compliance fees for the SEC at 9 a.m. on Oct. 31.

The village of Magdalena secured a $2.6 million grant for sewer line relining and infrastructure upgrades.

DENVER (AP) — There are really only two things pretty about the Denver Broncos this year: their defense and their record. They're on pace for an NFL-record 76 sacks and are so deep on defense that they've withstood the absences of Pat Surtain II and Dre Greenlaw for long stretches

The idea of canceling the community pumpkin giveaway on Friday, after the kitchen fire at Sofia’s Kitchen & Burrito Tyme, never crossed owner Stephen Rosas’ mind.

The annual Wildlife Zone family event, hosted by the Friends of Bosque del Apache, will go on as planned this Saturday—but at a new location. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, facilities at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Re…

The Village of Magdalena is moving forward with plans to independently manage its geographic addressing system following a collaborative effort with the New Mexic… Read moreMagdalena to take control of addressing system with state collaboration

The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office has distributed over $22 million in grants to 69 fire departments throughout the state.

HOBBS – V Bar V Racing, LLC.'s Let Him Be has been established as the prohibitive 4-to-5 morning line favorite in Monday's 21st running of the $200,000 Rocky Gulch New Mexico Classic, one of seven stakes races worth $1.2 million showcasing the best thoroughbreds bred in the state. Bred in

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —Crews have finished repairing a major water main break in Rio Rancho that impacted residents and schools for several days.The city of Rio Rancho says all work has been completed and crews are recharging the repaired water line.AdvertisementNormal water pressure will be restored to all impacted customers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Footage from a Ring camera shows anAlbuquerque home explosionthat left one person critically injured.The video shared with KOAT shows an abrupt flash of light with flames and debris falling. The clip only captured several seconds before the power went out and cut the live video feed.AdvertisementOne person was

OGDEN, Utah – In a rare and meaningful Division I women’s basketball matchup, BYU freshman guard Sydney Benally and Weber State senior Lanae Billy faced off Saturday afternoon, connected by their shared hometown roots in Shiprock. While Benally attended Sandia High School and Billy played at Piedra Vista High School,

NMDWS News: ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7

EDITOR'S NOTE: The suspect has been apprehended as of Friday, Nov. 21. NMSTP PRESS RELEASE "On Friday, November 21, 2025, following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided… Read moreAuthorities apprehended suspect who gunned down man at New Mexico Tech

Plastic recycling will soon become available to the City of Socorro with the ¡Que Linda! Beautification grant awarded to the city from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

The Socorro County Manager’s contract was unanimously terminated at a special meeting last week.

Tuesday started a bit chillier across the Albuquerque metro and could get even chillier Wednesday morning when lows could be in the 20s.

FBI News:’ In 2023, Operation Not Forgotten began as an FBI initiative to surge investigative, intelligence, and victim service support to Indian Country offices to assist with unresolved violent crime cases, with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children. Along with the FBI’s broader violent crime

Starting October 14 and running six days, regional astronomers in the Magdalena Astronomical Society collaborated to host the 32nd annual Enchanted Skies Star Party (ESSP), an educational event that drew over 130 enthusiasts from across the country.

Student at work. Courtesy photo LAPS News: Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that, for the second time, all seven schools in the district were designated as Spotlight schools by NM Vistas. This is the highest ranking in the state. The data reflects reporting for the 2024-2025 school

Sometimes a mailman can be a friend you see every day, or even the one to make sure you're OK if you live alone.

PORTALES, New Mexico – Art Briles was hired as football coach at Eastern New Mexico on Monday, getting his first college head coaching job since Baylor fired the two-time Big 12 champion more than nine years ago amid a sexual assault scandal at the world's largest Baptist university. “Very excited,

STATE News: SANTA FE — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) introduced H.R. 6206, the Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act to make sure Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations can share sacred and culturally important information with the federal government without fear that it will be made

The sound of bagpipes filled the crisp morning air at Socorro’s Isidro Baca Park as community members gathered Saturday to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day ceremony opened with the Nationa…

While fans are going back and forth on who they think will come out on top, they're also debating where those games should be played.

At just 18 years old, Journey Fullinim is running the restaurant she grew up in that her momma Shirley opened about 20 years ago. When Journey was 11, they rebranded the cozy spot as Journey’s Place and Journey has been the face of the busine…

David Rusk, the former mayor of Albuquerque regarded for his contributions to downtown arts and public transit, has died. He was 85.

An estimated 4,200 cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous people remain unsolved nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.In 2022 alone, the National Crime Information Center logged more than 10,000 reports of missing Native Americans — figures advocates say reflect a jurisdictional maze that slows investigations and leaves

Daily Postcard: Male Evening Grosbeak visited Overlook Park last week. Evening Grosbeaks are fairly large finches that often travel in large flocks. These birds may be found in Northern New Mexico all year round, but their numbers can vary considerably each year. Over the last fifty years, the population of

For more than 50 years, La Pasadita has been a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine in Socorro, and under the leadership of Mauro Portillo Jr., the family-run restaurant continues to thrive with fresh ingredients, community ties and a deep res…

The Magdalena Municipal Schools Board unanimously appointed Kim Ortiz as interim Superintendent to serve until June 30, 2026, at a salary of $150,000 beginning Oct. 20.

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff An outgoing Silver City town councilor had her own words for the mayor after he referred to her and himself as “lame ducks” during an otherwise ordinary work session and meeting Tuesday. During the work session, councilors and the mayor discussed details of the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Concussions can lead to serious brain injuries, perhaps more than you may realize. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the signs and symptoms and how to care for head injuries. In this Healthy Living segment, UNM Health shares one patient’s story of healing and explains how

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff In response to a special audit released last month, the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents updated some of its policies Thursday. Regents also discussed other changes the university will make to comply with the audit’s recommendations — and reacted to a recent

Skiers and snowboarders will have to wait a little bit longer to hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe as opening day is now set for Saturday.

The state of New Mexico is supplying emergency drinking water to residents in Mora County who rely on private wells, following the detection of unsafe levels of antimony, arsenic, and uranium in groundwater.

OEM is a project to develop open-source energy monitoring tools to help us relate to our use of energy, our energy systems and the challenge of sustainable energy. Courtesy photo PEEC News: The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) invite the community to

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force presented its plan for the first time last week to members of the Legal Committee, who recommended approval of the 40-plus-p…

An investigation remains underway after a house explosion in Albuquerque sent one person to the hospital and left the community in shock.Albuquerque Fire Rescue reported that the explosion occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night, but New Mexico Gas has stated that no leaks were found, leaving questions about

A woman was found beaten and gagged in a Ranchos de Taos home Saturday (Nov. 22), according to a Nov. 24 press release from the Taos County Sh…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —At a little over one year old, the Touro College of Dental Medicine is a relative newcomer to the Land of Enchantment's health care landscape.It's also the only dental medicine college in the state, and it's working hard to raise its profile and earn the respect of residents

With early voting opening for the runoff election in less than a week, mayoral candidates incumbent Tim Keller and challenger Darren White rehashed topics like cr…Read moreWhite and Keller deal final blows during televised mayoral debate

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union is pledging $50,000 in matching funds to support Storehouse New Mexico in its FACE the Hunger campaign.

After more than five decades, a coach could go out on top in Saturday's New Mexico Class 6A State High School Football Championship game.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —An official date has been set for the federal jury trial against Nancy and Joel Cano, a former New Mexico judge.Related video above:New Mexico judge resigns after alleged gang member arrested on his propertyAdvertisementThe two are facing charges after being accused of illegally harboring a suspected member

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A policy at Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Center is preventing inmates from having books and all other paper possessions.The new rule went into effect in July and is meant to stop drugs and other contraband from getting into the jail. Instead, inmates now have tablets with which they

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —An explosion destroyed a home on Walker Drive in northeast Albuquerque at 10:23 p.m. Sunday, according to the Albuquerque Fire Department.AFD Lt. Jason Fejer confirmed that one person was transported to the hospital following the incident. That person is in serious condition.AdvertisementNo additional injuries were reported.A home next

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

NMJC enrollment on the rise Levi Hill/News-Sun Enrollment is booming at New Mexico Junior …

RATON — A Raton couple who allegedly fled to Missouri with two child relatives last spring after one of the minors told local law enforcement and the New Mexico C…Read moreRaton couple accused of fleeing to Missouri arrested on sexual abuse charges

More than $206 million will come to New Mexico through congressionally directed spending in the 2026 fiscal year for high-dollar items like an Air Force dormitory…Read moreMore than $200 million in federal dollars will come to New Mexico projects

Crews finished repair work on the water main break that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses and schools in Rio Rancho.

New Mexico recently reported three cases of equine herpes (EHV-1), which has caused metro area horse and stable owners to be on guard and prompted the village of …Read moreCorrales Christmas parade canceled due to equine virus outbreak

A grisly discovery by Otero County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducting a welfare check has led to an open murder charge against Matthew Weems, 31, and a petition…Read moreAlamogordo man charged in murder of girlfriend

Roswell Christians providing community meals

Eastern New Mexico University signed Art Briles as their next head football coach, athletics director Kevin Fite announced Monday.

Titan Development's five-year run building and opening Allaso-branded multifamily communities in Albuquerque has come to a close, as the development group opened …Read moreTitan opens fifth Allaso-branded apartment complex in Albuquerque, shifts focus to hotels

A man was arrested for allegedly driving drunk at almost twice the speed limit on a busy road in northeast Albuquerque.

Bernalillo County will be pouring out over $1.5 million toward replacing a Tijeras bridge and working on a watershed restoration project damaged by flooding earl…Read moreBernalillo County OKs funding to install new Tijeras pedestrian bridge

The holiday season is here and, no matter how you celebrate, your trash cans are going to be full – so how can you minimize waste?

A recent AAA New Mexico forecast projects 6.3 million people in the Mountain Region, which includes New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, will be hitting the road between Tuesday and Dec. 1.

RIO RANCHO — Sparklight is hosting a food drive for St. Felix pantry. Read moreSparklight hosting food drive for St. Felix Pantry

BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly shoplifted from Walmart in Bernalillo now faces drug charges after being arrested. Read moreAlleged Walmart shoplifter catches meth trafficking charge after arrest

A home explosion left one person seriously injured late Sunday night in northeast Albuquerque, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

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The Roswell Fire Department is nearing the launch of its own ambulance service within the next several months.

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho told residents Monday that a repair work on a water main break in the Western Hills Drive area has been completed. Read moreRio Rancho water main break fully repaired, city says

RIO RANCHO — Looks of relief and happiness were on Rio Rancho's food pantry directors' faces Saturday. Read moreIn blue with food: RRPD delivers tons of goods to local pantries

A person suffered serious injuries after a house exploded in northeast Albuquerque late Sunday night.

RIO RANCHO — For many Rio Rancho High School students, Saturday might have just been the start of another lazy weekend. Read moreRRHS students help residents in 17th annual 'Big Event'

Although water main woes continue in Rio Rancho, schools are expected to resume classes Monday thanks to crews making substantial repairs.

An Española man was released from custody, after prosecutors tried to get him held without bail, in a case where he allegedly tried to drive a truck that had blocked him in on private property.

Detectives arrested a man for allegedly beating someone to death Saturday night at a gas station near I-40 in northwest Albuquerque.

DPS Deputy Cabinet Secretary Sylvia Serna. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo DPS News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) brought together law enforcement officers and families of missing persons for two days of training and support services in November. Friday, Nov. 21, officers from across New

Albuquerque police on Sunday arrested a man in a fatal beating at a West Side gas station Saturday night.

Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil to lead Genesis Mission initiative. LANL News: President Trump today issued an Executive Order to launch the Genesis Mission, a historic national effort led by the Department of Energy. Los Alamos National Laboratory supports the Genesis Mission, the Department of Energy’s newly-launched national initiative

LAHS Athletic Director Guy Meyer LAPS News: The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has announced that Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Guy Meyer has been recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Meyer has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise

With early voting for Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff just days away, Monday night’s debate showed a striking contrast between the two candidates seeking to lead a city in crisis. Darren White spent the night pressing the issues directly affecting residents—surging crime, growing homelessness, and a city government in shambles—while Tim Keller

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be placing sand at various locations around town on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Locations to fill farolito bags: For additional information, call County Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321 or email daniel.campos@losalamosnm.us. Read More

A major vote in the U.S. House on Friday revealed exactly where New Mexico’s congressional Democrats stand when it comes to socialism — and the results were striking. The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning socialism in all its forms, with 285 lawmakers voting yes and 86 Democrats joining Republicans

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man is missing after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home. Madison police issue…

Laura McChesney and her husband Craig McChesney were watching penguins swim at the ABQ BioPark Zoo when they spotted two gentoo penguins giving some love to their fluffy-feathered baby.

Weapons detection systems could be coming to Albuquerque Public Schools campuses after the district’s Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve more than $4 million in capital outlay funds to invest in the technology.

Valencia County Sheriff Denise Vigil is criticizing a settlement that awarded $1.5 million to the family of a Peralta man fatally shot by a deputy in 2024.

Police arrested a man accused of fatally shooting another man after an argument outside a home in the Northeast Heights in 2024.

Thanksgiving is great fun, isn’t it? Turkey, tofurkey, pie, football, libations. With all those distractions, just remember to keep an eye on your pets. Barking or tense body postures around visitors, hiding, freezing with ears flattened, hea…

Update: This story includes new information from the city of Rio Rancho about the water main break. Read moreWater main break drags on; should be fixed late tonight, RR says

Over 90 toy turkeys were dropped at Winrock Town Center as part of the 2nd annual KKOB Turkey Drop on Saturday.

Dozens of local restaurants stepped up to feed New Mexico's children during a freeze on federal food assistance.

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Israeli author Shuli Dichter will speak about his work and about his vision for the future between “ The River and The Sea.” at Temple Montefiore at 901 8th Street in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Dichter is an Israeli educator and social entrepreneur, as well

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An Española police officer issued a summons on charges of battery on an officer, indecent exposure and other charges for a man who was found pantsless in a yard off of Fairview Lane, then had to be sedated at the Española Hospital emergency room.

Doc has an upside-down smile and a heart that’s all right-side up. This big-pawed 1-year-old Boxer softie is still figuring out the world, but he’s already mastered the art of cuddling: he’s a 60 lb. bubba who thinks he’s a little lap dog. Doc walks politely on a leash and

A New Mexico park manager was arrested Sunday in Roosevelt County, accused of hunting without a license and shooting at artificial wildlife from the roadway.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Bayard City Council issued a proclamation during their regular meeting Wednesday to declare the week of Nov. 19 as Cobre High Volleyball Week. “From what I understand, this is the first time a Grant County volleyball team has taken state,” Mayor John Ojinaga

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent Just a week after being lauded as the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, Patricia Cano has been named as one of New Mexico Magazine’s True Heroes awardees, alongside 10 other New Mexicans. The magazine’s award recognizes New Mexicans

Members of the Roswell Sertoma Club turned out on last week's sunny Saturday morning to do their semi-annual highway cleanup along Southeast Main Street. Pictured left…

ENMU-R hosts career fair

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Texas rains force unexpected landing, some slept in airport

Wednesday, November 19, the Chaves County Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) held their monthly meeting at the Elks Lodge. Opening with a greeting was CCFRW President …

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RIO RANCHO — A woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to rescue a dog that had also been hit.

JEMEZ — The Gilman Tunnels in Jemez will be closed for rock stabilization Dec. 1-2.

RIO RANCHO — A late-night structure fire was confirmed near Northern Meadows Friday.

Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. New Mexico Normal University’s “favorite son” was extended a big hand in assembly hour in Adele Ilfeld auditorium Wednesday. Reading a number of his

“Moving Arts: Setting Hearts Ablaze,” the documentary created by Docufilms in collaboration with Moving Arts, has been awarded the Cultural Impact Rocky Mountain Emmy by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter.

A program that is being piloted in the local district courthouse is allowing people to file a petition with the courts to order outpatient behavioral health treatment for those it may benefit. Court officials and mental health providers gathered Nov. 14 at the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse to officially launch

CUBA — The wheels on the bus go round and round.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Councilor Bob Tyler announced Friday that he will run for a third term on the Rio Rancho Governing Body.

A New Mexico State Police officer charged an Alcalde man with battery on an officer and resisting arrest, after he allegedly kicked an officer who was arresting him on a bench warrant, for failing to appear for a court hearing in a case where he is accused of attacking his

Researchers have completed a full accounting of water uses and losses in the Rio Grande-Bravo basin as it faces severe shortages throughout its range in the United Sta…

RIO RANCHO — Once Aaron Montgomery’s students at Rio Rancho High School see the “Star Wars” posters adorning a section of his classroom, he hopes students ask about another one that might seem out of place.

Nov. 9

RIO RANCHO — From new school intercoms to marching band fields, Rio Rancho Public Schools has a lot on its legislative wish list next year.

RIO RANCHO — University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center has a new, goal-driven chief.

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.

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad. It's fiber. Market research firm Mintel says t…

A substantial 26.5% pay raise for Hobbs police officers — making them the highest-paid municipal force in the state — was unanimously approved by city commissioners Mo…

Mary Martinez, center, considers what she will wish for before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake during a celebration in her honor at La Vida Buena Healthcare on Monday. Mary Martinez, center, considers what she will wish for before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake during

A mulberry tree adds some fall color to the Clyde Fulton Garden on a cloudy Wednesday morning near the Spring River Parkway in Cahoon Park. After a period of clear ski…

The Roswell Police Department (RPD) will be moving a significant portion of its operations into the building vacated earlier this month by the International Law Enforc…

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent After thoroughly pricing out options for both a complex retrofit of the current Grant County Courthouse at $24.3 million and constructing a new, compliant courthouse behind the historic building to create a “judicial complex,” a majority of county commissioners voted last Thursday in favor

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a far-left Democrat seeking continual elective office now as lieutenant governor, is once again at the center of a national controversy—this time joining 10 other Democrat secretaries of state in signing a letter attacking the federal government for requesting statewide voter-roll data.

State and local officials celebrated the early completion of the first phase of the U.S. 180 widening project Wednesday morning, but all involved said the work to obtain funding to finish the project from Hurley to Deming still needs to be done. New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna joined DOT

Congress is sending President Donald Trump a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's a …

The new marker now stands near the Pecos River crossing where the Santa Fe Trail once carved its way through the high plains of New Mexico. The monument’s red granite stone, quarried in India and shipped across oceans, was crafted and installed by Artistic Stone Carving of Capulin, New Mexico,

Those who intend to seek Community Development Block Grants for disaster recovery no longer have a Nov. 28 deadline to file their paperwork. According to the New Mexic…

Lea County has a lot going for it in the burgeoning realm of data centers needed to meet the growing demand for computing power to feed the growing artificial intellig…

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on …

U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. The decision formalizes a yearslong pr…

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Republican lawmakers in the New Mexico Legislature are urging state officials to expand the scope of an audit into the state’s food assistance…

The state Department of Public Safety has estimated it will take more than four months from the day of a deadly shooting outside Madrid to pro…

The 2025 New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference recognized tribal excellence at the Albuquerque Convention Center with Nations, Pueblos,…

The Town of Taos Council approved a resolution changing the name of Kit Carson Park to Red Willow Park at a special meeting Monday (Nov. 17), …

The New Mexico State Auditor’s Office has formally referred a forensic audit report revealing alleged financial wrongdoing in the Taos Municip…

An underground plume of toxic chromium has spread from Los Alamos National Laboratory to Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, state Environment Depar…

Tribal leaders, parents and educators from Taos Pueblo are speaking out against the final draft of a remedial plan submitted by the New Mexico…

Christmas tree permits for Carson National Forest are now on sale through recreation.gov, according to a forest press release. Forest official…

Three years after the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, a slew of heavy metals have been detected in groundwater in Mora County. While no one is …

The New Mexico Department of Health is urging families to immediately stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after the company …

Chilled wine bottles gleam softly inside new climate-controlled wine lockers at Hinds & Hinds Storage’s downtown Taos location. The locker…

An iconic restaurant and nightspot on Canyon Road in Santa Fe has gone out of business. Often billed as Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, El Farol…

RIO RANCHO — A woman has been charged for allegedly abusing a retiree in a Rio Rancho senior living facility.

Samaritan House, a vital nonprofit supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is strengthening its collaboration with the City of Las Vegas, local law enforcement, and community stakeholders under the leadership of new Executive Director Michael Drumm, who joined the organization in October 2025. Since assuming leadership, Drumm has focused on

An assisted living facility operator accused of fraudulently using a debit card owned by a former resident declined Friday to talk about the case.

CORRALES — Water connects us all, but who has a right to use it?

Touro College of Dental Medicine Announces the Grand Opening of its Dental Clinical Training Facility and Albuquerque CampusNew Mexico’s first pre-doctoral dental educational/clinical facility supports first class of 100 students and provides affordable dental care services to communities across…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Mayor-Milan Municipal Felix O Gonzales: 186 Votes Grants City Councilor District 1 Zachery T Gutierrez: 130 Bob W Tenequer: 81…

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants City Council is set to decide next week whether apparent District 1 winner Dolores P. Vallejos meets the City Charter’s residency requirement, according to the Nov. 19 agenda and packet materials.The agenda lists a single determination item with four possible outcomes: (1…

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County School Board held a meeting on November 6 that lasted over two hours. Discussions included the fund distribution from House Bill 450 and consultation meetings.House Bill 450 Fund & DonationHouse Bill 450 allocated $1,426,504.00 from the Public Schools…

Despite decades of promises and millions of taxpayer dollars poured into “rehabilitation-focused” youth programs, New Mexico’s juvenile justice system remains profoundly broken — and a new Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report shows just how deep the failures run. While referrals to the juvenile system have dropped over the last two

Robert Michael MartinRobert Michael Martin passed away in Gallup on November 8, 2025. He was 63 years of age. Robert was born in Grants, NM on December 21, 1961.Robert grew up in Grants, NM where he attended high school. He worked in the past as a Dj, security guard and

According to a press release, the new Marshalls store, located at 2150 U.S. 180 E. in Silver City, is set to hold its grand opening celebration this Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. “In celebration of its new Silver City location, Marshalls will contribute to the local community by

Cheryl Lynn MilesCheryl Lynn Miles was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 8, 1962 and was raised by Chloice and Ruby Kathleen (O'Neal) Shofner in Lamesa, Texas.Cheryl lived so many lives in her time on Earth, spending the majority of it either crafting or planning crafts, and was extremely proud…

Pedestrians in the German city of Nuremberg made way for hundreds of bleating sheep on Sunday as a flock of the animals was herded through the center on its way to its…

GRANTS, N.M. - At the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN, on October 29-November 1, the Grants FFA Chapter returned home with numerous…

This week's Athletes of the Week are the Grants High School Football Seniors, who were instrumental in the success that the team had this season. The Pirate…

TBK Bank Re-Grand Opening

GRANTS, N.M. — The future of Chaco Culture National Historical Park and the greater cultural landscape around it is again in flux, as federal officials begin formal steps to consider revoking a 10mile buffer that has limited new oil, gas, and exploratory mining since 2023. The review has reignited…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Late fall has settled in at Bluewater Lake, and fishing has slowed a bit as water levels continue their gradual drop.The most recent New…

Title: “small lives” Author: Gary Jackson Published: 2025 Publisher: University of New Mexico, UNMPress. com One of the Mary Burnett Christiansen Poetry Series ISBN: 978-0-8263-6842-3 Paperback, 139 pages“There is no friend as loyal as a book,” Ernest HemingwayPoet Gary Jackson lures readers into a…

Bernalillo County’s Democrat-controlled Commission has approved one of the most extreme immigration ordinances in New Mexico history — a measure critics say will jeopardize federal funding, compromise cooperation with federal law enforcement, and effectively create county-backed safe havens for criminal aliens. In a 4–1 vote on Tuesday, the Commission barred

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On November 13, I had the honor of attending Chicago the Musical at Popejoy Hall, and from the moment the orchestra struck its first note, I knew the night was going to be unforgettable.I wasn’t entirely sure what the show’s tone or style would be going in,

Jean Ann(Dawson) HardingJean Ann (Dawson) Harding, a woman who loved life and loved the Lord, passed away November 13, 2025 in Grants, NM. She was 71 years old.She was born in Meeker, OK. As a child, her family moved to Grants where her dad opened an office supply business. Jean

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted down issuing a request for proposals for consulting services for its superintendent search during its regular meeting Monday. “OK, it’s a two-two [vote], so it’s void,” President Gabrielle Begay said. Begay and board member Gilbert Guadiana

Lawrence Victor “Pete” PetersonLawrence Victor “Pete” Peterson was born to Lawrence H and Lucia Peterson on December 26, 1958. His career spanned from driller to entrepreneur, operations leader, and quality manager for utility-scale photovoltaic projects. By far, his most important roles were as a…

Calling all young artists! New Mexico students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest. Use your creative talents to highlight the beauty and importance of aquatic species, from the prized native trout of the Rio Grande to the colorful

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Mora County’s fire administrator was arrested Monday after being accused of slapping a 15-year-old girl on the buttocks. Prosecutors charged 36-year-old Kristofer Romero, with a felony count of criminal sexual contact

RIO RANCHO — A youth robotics team with R4Creating, a STEM learning center based in Rio Rancho, is headed to a regional championship in Dallas early next month.

RIO RANCHO — A Santa Fe police officer is wanted in court for a domestic violence incident in Rio Rancho.

RIO RANCHO — On the same day Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced he would not seek re-election in March, Councilman Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for the seat.

New Mexicans are leading bills in Congress to reverse a measure that allows U.S. senators to sue the government and receive $500,000 or more for subpoenaed phone records.

SANTA FE — The number of youthful offenders referred to New Mexico’s juvenile justice system has declined over the last 20 years due to an increased emphasis on community service and rehabilitation.

Business executive and former U.S. ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman called for changes to New Mexico’s economy, education and health care systems at a luncheon Tuesday afternoon, urging state leaders across multiple industries to change the na…

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at someone at Walmart.

Crews work on mulching burned trees in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar on Feb. 1, 2023. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) this week introduced three wildfire-related bills, including one that seeks to ensure local contractors receive wildfire mitigation work. Crews work on mulching burned trees in the

Nov. 2

In our Home for the Holidays edition, we visit a historic home on Ortiz Lane in central Taos, initially owned by the Ortiz family. Eliu Romero and his wife purchased

RIO RANCHO — One of the big questions for Rio Rancho’s municipal elections in March has been answered: Mayor Gregg Hull will not be seeking re-election.

BERNALILLO — Juvenile offenders will continue to be housed in Bernalillo County for Sandoval County cases.

Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. It's making a comeback. In July, President Donald…

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses. Experts say refrigeration is key but requires attention to de…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 11 and November 17, 2025: Alfred Duran, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Concealing Identity, Criminal Trespass (Posted), Littering, Violation of Open-Fire Burning Regulations. Jason R. Romero, Driving While License

ALAMOGORDO — The Alamogordo Enchanted Quilters Guild’s meeting on Nov. 6 showcased a year’s worth of sewing by its members.

BERNALILLO — Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres announced Monday he will run for a fifth term in 2026.

During their meeting on Monday afternoon, members of the Roswell Infrastructure Committee began weighing how to accommodate more commercial air flight passengers trave…

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging. Many people are hesitant to reach out and fear being seen as a burden after years without contact. A psychologist and…

Hundreds of motorists and pedestrians pass by the tile domed Chaves County Courthouse every day, but probably only a few people are aware of how one of Roswell's most …

Murder charges brought after victim dies

CARLSBAD — City officials said they found no wrongdoing after investigating allegations that Carlsbad Police Chief Jessie Rodriguez and Deputy Chief Eduardo Duarte cre…

The Roswell Police Department has received a new armored vehicle from the New Mexico Municipal League, a nonprofit advocacy group that supports municipal government en…

The article on Nov. 15 with the headline "Holiday with Friends" should have included that it takes place on Nov. 22.

Volunteers with the Rotary Club of Roswell and the New Mexico Ramp Project work on a handicapped-accessible ramp at a mobile home in the southeast part of Roswell on S…

LAS CRUCES — Two weeks after Sunland Park city councilors voted to annex 534 acres adjacent to the Pete V. Domenici Highway, Doña Ana County commissioners found themselves discussing a new, larger expansion sought by the city at the commissio…

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools will use almost $800,000 in state funds to make security improvements to its schools and infrastructure.

At the Tuesday, November 11, Roswell Independent School District board meeting, Ashley Booth lobbied for handrails at the Wool Bowl for the safety of attendees. Many h…

RIO RANCHO — A student at V. Sue Cleveland was found with an empty gun clip this morning.

CUBA — Cuba, New Mexico is getting support for emergency services from the county.

RIO RANCHO — The Few. The Proud. The Masons.

The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are warning Mora County residents about their groundwater after it was found to have high levels of metals. According to a Nov. 14 press release from the NMDOH, Mora County’s groundwater was found to have three metals in

SANDOVAL COUNTY — Major roadways in the county could have more trucks on them than usual in the coming weeks.

New Mexico State Police officers charged two men for allegedly attacking an off-duty Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy, after he confronted one of them about speeding through a low-income housing subdivision.

RIO RANCHO — “Why do you want to run for governor?” is one question Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said he gets asked a lot.

Editor’s note: Not all priorities were shared due to space constraints. The county resolution on this item has all priorities and details.

A homeless woman, once reported missing from North Carolina, is wanted on a warrant out of Mora County, after she was released from the Rio Arriba County Detention Center and local charges against her were dismissed by prosecutors.

With winter weather certain to hit Chaves County in the coming months, yesterday's Operation Stand Down outreach event at Pioneer Plaza may have been especially timely.

The Roswell City Council meeting on Thursday night lasted more than two hours, and they’ll be meeting again this coming week about some related matters.

ALBUQUERQUE — A new X post from far-left Democrat Mayor Tim Keller is backfiring spectacularly after he publicly claimed that crime is “trending down” in Albuquerque — a city that continues to rank among the most dangerous in the country and even in the world. In a video posted to

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The Roswell Daily Record donated more than $100 in UFO merchandise for Sunset Elementary School's Stellar project. Students who won the raffles for completing their “m…

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RIO RANCHO — RiceARoni. Honey Nut Cheerios. Pumpkin pie filling. Bush's pinto beans.

Front page of the Nov. 11, 1913 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Nov. 11, 1913 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Hon. Miguel A. Otero, ex-governor of New Mexico, who came over from Santa Fe on Tuesday to cast his vote in Precinct 29 of

BERNALILLO — Two artists in Sandoval County were recognized for their renowned works Nov. 12, as part of Native American Heritage Month.

Father Dale Craig, Pastor of St. Gertrude’s Church in Mora, extends his invitation to everyone to its Annual Función on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The day begins with an 8 and 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by Father Dale Craig, Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), Deacon

BERNALILLO — Friday morning at Bernalillo High School served a plate of patriotism with a side of bacon and eggs.

BERNALILLO — Where does one go when they get hit with that “insatiable hunger”? Cheba Hut, that’s where.

A La Puebla man, who allegedly twice set fire to the house he shared with his mother, is wanted on a nationwide warrant charging him with two counts of arson.

One man is dead after a late night vehicle versus pedestrian crash on State Road 68.

Editor’s note: This is the first part in a series on the separation of dispatch resources between the city of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County.

A partnership of local organizations will come together Saturday at McCurdy’s Cole Community Building, in the spirit of the season for Giving Thanks & Giving Back, a food distribution and resource event.

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.” When director Clint Bentley …

The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin. The last pennies were st…

A colorful aurora is seen in north Roswell in this timelapse photo as a solar storm made the northern lights visible in much of the country.

RIO RANCHO — It was a long evening for the Rio Rancho Governing Nov. 13.

In one of the most brazen displays of political dishonesty in recent memory, Mayor Tim Keller has unveiled an attack ad against former Bernalillo County Sheriff and former Albuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White — an ad so flagrantly false that even a basic Google search exposes it as fabricated

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Dr. André García-Nuthmann, at the piano, directs the New Mexico Highlands University Madrigal Choir during a rehearsal at the school’s music building on Nov. 6. Dr. André García-Nuthmann, at the piano, directs the New Mexico Highlands University Madrigal Choir during a rehearsal at the school’s music building on Nov. 6.

The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Day 43 with almost no one happy with the final result. Hundreds of representatives are preparing t…

After forcing New Mexicans through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez is now facing fierce backlash for voting against the bipartisan deal that finally ended the 42-day crisis — and for voting against tens of millions of dollars in funding for communities across southern New

The area near the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute where the remains of about 20 human bodies were found has been cordoned off and all excavation near the site has ceased, said a state agency official. However, construction has not halted in its entirety, and was only stopped in the

On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, New Mexico Highlands University and the Institute for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Learning and Teaching, hosted a Youth Day event for sophomores, juniors and seniors from Roy, Springer, Pecos, Wagon Mound, Mora, West Las Vegas and Las Vegas City Schools spearheaded by Lorraine Martinez, former

In a bizarre and baseless outburst, New Mexico Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury is accusing the White House of “covering up” President Donald Trump’s supposed ties to Jeffrey Epstein — even though no credible evidence has ever linked Trump to Epstein’s criminal acts, and years of investigations under Democrat-led agencies have

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

SANTA FE — First-term state Sen. Steve Lanier of Aztec has entered New Mexico’s race for governor, saying he would bring a common-sense approach to the state’s top executive office.

Check out the NEW ISSUE of Discover Taos Winter Magazine, where FUN, CULTURE, and ADVENTURE collide! Dive into breathtaking attractions and stunning photos that capture the magic of Taos.

The New Mexico Legislature’s second special session ended after about four hours Monday, with both chambers quickly approving an allocation of up to $162.5 million to cover statewide food assistance through the start of next year in case it’s needed. Acting Gov. Howie Morales also swiftly signed the bill early

Lawmakers reconvened at the Capitol for a one-day special session this week to address concerns stemming from the ongoing federal government shutdown led by the Democrats. The Legislature passed House Bill 1 on Friday—a $120 million spending package aimed at protecting vulnerable New Mexicans from the fallout of lost federal

A burned work truck sits in front of a rainbow in July 2022 in Guadalupita, one of the towns hit hardest in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. The state’s Insurance Superintendent on Oct. 15, 2025 announced increased coverage for businesses struggling to get property insurance in high-fire-risk areas. Editor A

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 4 and November 10, 2025: Dolores Salazar, APO Arrest Order. Felix Romero, Burglary (Dwelling House). Julianna Alderete, Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug (Refusal), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer

A new report says 80% of disabled State of New Mexico employees have considered quitting because of difficulties receiving accommodations. The list of grievances including extreme wait times of more than a year, denials without engaging in the process, and inappropriate and discriminatory comments by supervisors. The union that represents

Republican state Sen. Steve Lanier of Aztec has officially entered the 2026 race for New Mexico governor, joining what is shaping up to be a competitive GOP primary field. Lanier, who represents Senate District 2 in the Four Corners region, announced his candidacy Thursday, promising to restore accountability and deliver

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The New Mexico Legislature will return to Santa Fe on Monday, November 10, for a one-day special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to continue emergency food assistance for roughly 460,000 New Mexicans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which the ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted. The

The ninth and 10th firearms to make their way onto Albuquerque Public Schools campuses this school year were seized by authorities Wednesday afternoon at Valley High School and Friday afternoon at Cleveland Middle School.

The search for the next University of New Mexico president is underway.

Front page of the Las Vegas Optic from Nov. 2, 1992 Front page of the Las Vegas Optic from Nov. 2, 1992 For ten years the widow of Harry Houdini tried to pierce the veil that separates the dead magician from the realm of the living. Today Mrs. Beatrice Houdini

Taryn Schlosser plays a solo on tenor saxophone in the Beatles song “Eleanor Rigby” during a rehearsal at the school on Tuesday. The band will have a concert Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the NMHU Student Union Building Ballroom. Taryn Schlosser plays a solo on tenor saxophone in the

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Las Vegas City Schools and a former middle school English teacher are the focus of a lawsuit centered on accusations of sexual assault. Police arrested James I. Branch in February on

“Flight” by Leota Brigida Harriman, mixed media and metallic inks on paper, is one of the pieces featured at Circa Gallery in Santa Rosa. “Flight” by Leota Brigida Harriman, mixed media and metallic inks on paper, is one of the pieces featured at Circa Gallery in Santa Rosa. Las Vegas

Editor UPDATE: At 4:15 p.m., the City of Las Vegas issued a statement saying they local police have "conducted a thorough check of all vehicles in the vicinity." The statement said that the area has now been cleared by LVPD and there is no immediate threat to public safety. The

The New Mexico Public Education Department has submitted its final draft of a remedial plan following an April ruling that it has not done enough to improve the quality of education it provides to Native American students, English learners, s…

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

Karen Schotter, financial advisor with Edward Jones. Karen Schotter, financial advisor with Edward Jones. I was born and raised in New York City where I spent much of my career on “Wall Street.” My career spans working on the floor of various exchanges to trading Precious Metals, Industrial Metals, Futures

President Donald Trump has nominated Republican former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to serve as director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency that oversees more than 245 million acres of public lands across the country, including millions in New Mexico. Pearce, a longtime conservative and former

The following are the unofficial results of the Nov. 4 local election. All results will remain unofficial until they are certified. Candidates appear in the order they appeared on the ballots. David G. Romero - 68% (1,940 votes) Katrin Scholz-Barth - 29% (827 votes) Jaylene Marie Quiles - 2% (67

Newly-elected Mayor of Las Vegas David Romero stands with members of his family Tuesday night. Former Mayor Louie Trujillo congratulates David Romero on his victory Tuesday night. From left: Ward 4 Councilor Marvin Martinez, Mayor David Romero and City Manager Robert Anaya celebrate Tuesday night. Mayor David Romero and Ward

Have the ongoing ups and downs of the markets caused you some concern? Here's one way for New Mexicans to gain a bit more confidence: Sharpen your financial knowledge …

Western New Mexico University’s former president, Joseph Shepard, is suing the university and several present and former state officials alleging that they conspired to “destroy his reputation” after he raised questions about a $1 million sta…

A former top medical school applicant is suing the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, alleging the institution illegally rejected him on the basis of race in violation of federal civil rights laws. In a federal complaint filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of New

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is once again heading overseas—this time to Brazil—for a United Nations climate conference, extending a well-documented pattern of globe-trotting that has characterized much of her tenure. The Democrat, who is now entering her final year in office and is barred by term limits from running again,

A newly filed whistleblower and racketeering lawsuit from disgraced former Western New Mexico University (WNMU) President Dr. Joseph Shepard has exploded into one of the most serious allegations of political retaliation and corruption in recent New Mexico history. The 75-page complaint, filed in Grant County District Court, names as defendants

For Maggie Aragon, a New Mexico woman who’s relied on federal food assistance for more than 30 years, the moment her SNAP balance dropped to zero was life-altering, she says. “When I heard, ‘Zero dollars,’ my chest went into my throat,” Aragon told KOAT 7 News, describing the fear and

As the federal government shutdown drags into its fifth week, vulnerable Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is facing sharp criticism for what opponents call stunning hypocrisy — publicly demanding troop pay and food assistance even as he voted for the very shutdown that cut off those funds. According to the

As the federal government shutdown reaches 30 days, CNN host Jake Tapper pressed far-left Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D–N.M.) on her party’s repeated votes against reopening the government and the growing strain on federal nutrition programs. During the exchange, Tapper directly challenged Stansbury over Senate Democrats’ refusal to support measures that

A far-left New Mexico lawmaker is facing backlash after unveiling a controversial website that allows users to track and report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the state — a move that legal experts warn could border on federal obstruction of justice. State Rep. Marianna Anaya (D–Albuquerque) announced the

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...

SANTA FE — A preliminary review into the state Children, Youth and Families Department’s spending of funds intended for behavioral health services for minors has turned up more than $7 million in possibly misaligned spending and red flags ove…

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is making national headlines again — not for policy success, but for unprecedented campaign spending. According to reporting by the Santa Fe New Mexican, Haaland has already raised a jaw-dropping $6.9 million since February in her bid to become New Mexico’s next governor. Most of

Next week, construction crews will break ground on a new fire station at Coronado Park, once the site of Albuquerque’s largest and most visible homeless encampment.

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

SANTA FE — New Mexico is moving ahead with a trailblazing universal child care initiative, but only after making changes to proposed rules in an attempt to address providers’ concerns.

SANTA FE — After several years of record revenue growth, New Mexico state spending has surged to an all-time high.

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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

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...

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Oil theft a booming industry for thieves Levi Hill/News-Sun The recent arrest of five men as part of a “large-scale” oilfield theft ring involving a Mexican cartel is shedding light on a booming crime business plaguing the Permian Basin on both sides of the state line. “About 96 percent of

The heyday of formal brick and mortar corporate law firms characterized by Corinthian columns, lavish and intimidating interiors, towers of file storage boxes, and pro…

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...

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...

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

Hobbs mayoral candidates gather to debate Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Thursday night the three City of Hobbs mayoral candidates took to the stage to field questions from the citizens they hope to lead as the Republican Party of Lea County hosted a mayoral debate. Candidates Dwayne Penick, Joe Imbriale and Jonathan

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...

‘Record-breaking year’ 2025 Fair & Rodeo Sale of Champions hits new record Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The 89th annual Lea County Fair and Rodeo Junior Livestock sale set a new record this year, generating more than $1.25 million, with that total potentially still increasing. “The Sale of Champions on Saturday

Residents are prepared to showcase the best Luna County has to offer at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair, Oct. 1-5, at 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd. i...

Coming off a 3-1 match loss in El Paso on Thursday, the Deming High Lady Wildcats will host a loaded Centennial High varsity at 6 p.m. today at Frank ...

For the second time this year, the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for an executive director. Rosela Nanez, local small business...

Jose and Mirna Tafoya noticed they had out-grown their business at the 100 block of South Gold Avenue. Desert Land Express MVD LLC needed state-of-the...

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

The Las Cruces United States Bowling Congress (LCUSBC) is excited to host Youth Bowling and Scholarship Program for the 2025/2026 season. This program...

JSX to add Wednesday flights to Dallas Christina Holt/News-Sun JSX, the newest airline service at Lea County Regional Airport flying to Dallas, will be extending its operations from three to four days a week to meet the needs of the community. Beginning Sept. 24, the service will be offered on

Entering La-Z-Boy Galleries of Albuquerque is like settling into a favorite recliner - and not just because of the store’s inviting chairs, sofas or mattresses. The co…

City of Hobbs looks to bring 4,300 more homes with housing initiatives Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun With around $21 million spent in housing incentives and around 2,752 units built since starting the housing initiative in 2012, Hobbs Commissioners approved another housing agreement with hopes to build 4,300 more homes by 2040.

Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker named Emily Calandrelli bringing “Adventures in Radical Curiosity” to Hobbs Sept. 25 For the News-Sun HOBBS – Emily Calandrelli, Emmy-nominated science communicator, executive producer and host of the hit Netflix show “Emily’s Wonder Lab,” has been announced as the next speaker for the Jack Maddox Distinguished

Wondering who filed and for what local election race? Here they are: Election day is Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025. Race District First Name Last Name Mayor Hobbs Municipal District Nicole Infante Mayor Hobbs Municipal District Jonathan Sena Mayor Hobbs Municipal District Roy Penick Mayor Hobbs Municipal District Joseph Imbriale Mayor

Walk around the Parnall Law Firm and it’s very much a family affair. Photos from all 115+ employees’ families line the walls. Sitting throughout the office’s shelves a…

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