The industrial sand-mining project approved for a parcel along U.S. Highway 550 in Bloomfield looks far different today than the facility B8D LLC pitched to residents and city officials. Brock Brockinton, a principal with B8D LLC, appeared before the Bloomfield City Council in late 2024 and early 2025 to request

​​By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A former Grant County sheriff’s deputy disputes allegations that he did not report an incident involving the death of a bunny to an internal investigator, and his attorney said legal action is planned against the department. In a Feb. 3 article in the Daily

Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files

Regents step up support to 9 credit hours per semester

Funding loophole created a $35 million shortfall for NM public education

An EMT was stabbed in the throat Wednesday afternoon by a patient being transported to the hospital from Mimbres, forcing his partner to rescue him from the vehicle and flee. The EMTs were picked up by a contractor with the Chino Mine and later transported to Gila Regional Medical Center.

Over 40 million people across the 7 states along with Mexico and Native American tribes rely on the water from the river

Jason Gomez's estate alleges city, police failed to keep park safe

Bills would change math instruction, raise student teacher salaries and create an Office of Special Education

Legislation now heads to governor's desk

Ivory Hernandez faces up to 40 years in prison

A 19-year-old Ohkay Owingeh man, originally charged with two felonies for a drunk driving car crash into a tree with his underage girlfriend, pleaded down to a single charge of drunk driving.

Lion dances, martial arts light up Lunar New Year

About 15K gallons released into a stormwater catchment pond on the West Side

Sale date yet to be announced

Audit details overwhelmed staff, inability to record medical data, waitlist for detox

While the continued funding of a federal mental health grant to Silver Consolidated Schools is still in question, the district will be able to continue its programs thanks to a state initiative, an administrator reported Wednesday to the school board. Cindy Barris, associate superintendent for instruction, told board members during

Republicans decry proposals as misguided attempts to 'Trump-proof' state elections

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent In an unusual agenda shuffle-up, Grant County Commission Chair Chris Ponce delayed Thursday’s regular meeting public comment session until after presentations, so that potential commenters would first hear information from the U.S. Forest Service about draft plans for Pinos Altos Exploration to operate on

Advocates say IHS patients shouldn't receive treatment considered antiquated in the private sector

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team, ranked No. 9 nationally, is set to face Texas A&M International in south Texas as they continue their strong season with a 21-3 overall record and a 14-2 mark in the Lone Star Conference (LSC).

My first meeting with Clara Bates was a video interview, and it got a bit bumpy. We were discussing the possibility of Clara joining The Santa…

The $11.1 billion spending plan now returns to House as session nears end

Lawmakers commit to pursuing gun control in the future: 'I don't feel we can give up,' key sponsor says

Legislation, which places oversight of facilities under PRC supervision, cleared floor on a 22-20 vote

FARMINGTON – With three girls basketball from San Juan County teams occupying the top spot in the latest MaxPreps rankings, all eyes will be focused on action at Scorpion Arena as well as Bronco Arena and possibly Shiprock High School for championship games in district tournaments. The Farmington High girls

'I appreciate what this bill is trying to accomplish,' House Minority Whip says

The Blanco Elementary School gymnasium was filled with lively dancing and vocals Friday afternoon as fourth graders performed a flamenco dance for parents and classmates to conclude a two‑week clinic that brought health and nutrition to students. Leading up to the performance, instructors Marlee Cash and Jose Encinias worked with

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees voted to promote Ronald Martinez to the role of police sergeant during their regular meeting Thursday. Mayor Arnold Lopez said that the promotion was made on the recommendation of the police chief, and was effective Feb. 15 at a rate of $26 per hour.

State environment secretary says New Mexico will continue working on climate solutions

Johnny Ray Morales, 28, killed after firing on officers

Early-morning burglary draws bipartisan condemnation, raises concerns about possible political motives

Legislation would create a federal right to repair for consumer electronics

Incentives aimed at growth sectors as fusion energy, quantum computing make major investments in state

Senate File 73 does not ‘create any kind of new requirements' for current license holders, sponsor says

MILAN (AP) — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored in overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation’s

Conservation groups acknowledged a mixed bag of outcomes from the 30-day New Mexico legislative session that ended on Thursday. While landmark climate change legislation failed, once again, to pass, the state’s investment in water policy and forward momentum in overhauling New Mexico’s wildlife commission earned praise. Senate Bill 18, sponsored

High court rejects arguments of insufficient evidence, mischaracterized testimony

More than 10 students from Piñon Hills Academy in seventh through ninth grades have been selected to publish their work in the American Library of Poetry’s 2025 Student Poetry Collection. English teacher Mary Brokop said more than 30 of her students submitted entries using styles such as acrostic, haiku and

Bill now advances to Senate, where its passage is far from certain

Advocacy group, think tank criticize bill for not reversing SNAP cuts

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The year 2025 was an eventful one for the town of Silver City, with the on-time, under-budget completion of the new Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Community Recreation Center, the early retirement of longtime Town Manager Alex Brown, Town Council elections, a new 10-year

Senate narrowly approved proposed constitutional amendment that would take effect in 2029

The bill would send $10.5 million to rural communities that rely on immigration detention facilities

Man who fired at suspect, injuring him, will not be charged, police say

Leaders from Navajo Technical University joined representatives from Diné College and the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance on Feb. 13 at the Navajo Nation President’s Office in Window Rock for the official signing of Legislation 0169-25, the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund Act. Navajo Nation President Buu

Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require a reinspection within three business days.

Margot is 25 pounds of beagle brilliance. She’s a true “nose-forward” dog who lives for a good sniff and would likely excel in scent work or nose games. When she’s not busy exploring the world one smell at a time, she’s happiest being close to her people and occupying laps,

AZTEC – San Juan County officials are doubling down on their opposition to a recent state-level ruling, voting to formally request a judicial review of a New Mexico Gaming Control Board decision regarding the future of SunRay Park and Casino in Farmington. The Board of County Commissioners authorized staff to

Proposal is indicative of the 'massive cultural disconnect' between southeast NM and the capital, proponent says

The last minute legislation made the deadline but saw funds slashed in half

The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies will visit the Farmington Public Library as part of the “Night at the Library” series on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an evening of hands-on exploration and learning. Ziggy Prothro, the OAS education coordinator, said the night will

Interior Department has begun merging its firefighting operations

Jury rejects self-defense, convicts 21-year-old of first-degree murder

A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring large displays of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms to take effect. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 12-6 to lift a block that a lower court initially placed on the law in 2024.

Tribe now mulls site near Doña Ana County Fairgrounds

Armored vehicles and officers in tactical gear spotted in Silver City on Thursday morning were involved in the execution of a warrant at the Memory Lane Apartments. The warrant was executed without incident by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the New Mexico State Police and U.S.

New legislation would also require grocery stores to disclose facial recognition technology

Judiciary Committee plans to take vote on Tuesday

The Albertsons subsidiary is the third Rio Rancho store to join UFCW Local 1564

Nearly 1,000 competitors of all ages came to Albuquerque for the U.S. Masters Indoor Championships to prove passion, friendship and fitness don’t fade with age

District Attorney Sam Bregman identified woman as employee of office

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Cobre High School will have a new interim principal and athletic coordinator after the resignation of Cory Gropp. “Mr. Gropp resigned and has taken a position in another district,” interim Superintendent Randall Piper said. Zoya Provencio will serve as the interim principal, while Margaret

Five candidates to meet with regents, public

Supporters couch legislation in broader questions of data privacy, opponents criticize partisan basis

Male suspect accused of stealing several thousand dollars after threatening bank teller, FBI notified

Suspects gun down man, then take his rifle, alcohol, according to court records

An EMT was stabbed in the throat Wednesday afternoon by a patient being transported to the hospital from Mimbres, forcing his partner to rescue him from the vehicle and flee. The EMTs were picked up by a contractor with the Chino Mine and later transported to Gila Regional Medical Center.

RIO RANCHO – The Aztec High School boys wrestling team turned the state championship tournament into a showcase last weekend at the Rio Rancho Events Center, crowning five individual champions and rolling to its second straight Class A-4A team title. As a team, the Tigers dominated their competition, winning by

Her staff says gubernatorial candidate had no knowledge of financier's involvement

Proposals would have loosened regulations on townhomes, bodegas and sanctioned homeless encampments

It is unclear what the fight was about

Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills

Four-member panel could hold first meeting one day after being approved by House

Lawmakers hope to revisit the ban next year

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The five candidates who could become the next president of Western New Mexico University are senior higher education administrators who come from a variety of backgrounds and five states. Each will make campus visits Feb. 25-27 and March 3 and 4, WNMU Regent Dean

Notes and tidbits from Wednesday's meeting

Bill heads to House after 32-6 vote

Suspect had barricaded himself in burning home during Tuesday fatal incident

Revenue to pay for new tax breaks would come from changes to corporate income tax code

As her final regular legislative session officially concluded, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gathered with Democratic House and Senate leaders Thursday afternoon for a news conference in which she praised leaders from both political parties for heeding her call of bipartisanship and passing high-priority legislation like medical malpractice reform

New Mexico United Academy completed its participation in the Las Vegas Mayor’s Showcase with two wins, one loss, and a draw.

Late-January homicide left a 17-year-old boy dead, teenage girl injured

Attorney General Raúl Torrez plans to work with new legislative truth-finding commission

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Police arrested 76-year-old Tom Jiminez on Friday for allegedly shooting a BB gun at city buses, causing $80,000 in damages from October 2025 to this month.Jiminez appeared in Metro Court on Saturday morning for his first appearance, where he was charged with 15 felony charges of criminal damage

One of the people who was hospitalized later died of his injuries from I-25 pileup near Pueblo

Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills

Police used license plate readers to trace a vehicle at the scenes to the alleged vandal

The plant, once on the verge of shutting down, is now home to the most productive pumped geothermal well in the nation.

The Texas man drank the "Super K Kratom" product in the belief it would help him stay alert for his night shift, the suit says.

SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. —A power line fire Friday night took some extra time to put out because the power was still on, which meant it was too dangerous.Firefighters from the Socorro County Fire Department's Midway District had to wait until the Socorro Electric Coop shut off the electricity in the

The Department of Transportation is working with the engineering consulting group HDR to finish the project’s design by July. Construction wil…

What's reached the governor, what's passed both chambers and what legislation failed to make it to the finish line this year.

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse and rape that some readers may find deeply upsetting. Discretion is advised. Several new felony charges have been filed against a Las Vegas father accused of selling his daughters for sex to clear drug debts and to buy heroin. Police

Data centers make up an increasing portion of commercial requests to connect with PNM's grid in the past five years, rising from 15% in 2021 t…

Lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are fighting the requested release of 90,000 pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, sayi…

Authorities say crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche. Rescuers discovered the …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —One man is dead after a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Saturday in southeast Albuquerque.A spokesperson for Albuquerque police says officers received a call around 7:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Acoma Road Southeast and Eubank Boulevard Southeast. Officers arrived at the location and found the victim. He was pronounced

The Esencia Public Improvement District will cover 240 acres and will encompass about 480 homes west of Rancho Viejo.

In the 1970s, the agency that provides health care to Native Americans sterilized thousands of women without their full and informed consent. Decades later, the state of New Mexico is set to investigate a little known but troubling history that haunts Native families. New Mexico legislators approved a measure this

A student's perspective on the meaning of Black history and culture

NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring.

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Feb. 11 - 15, 2026. Feb. 11 12:31 p.m. Disturbing the Peace, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said a male customer at a local grocery...

SANTA ROSA, N.M. —In a city where Route 66 is the legend and the automobile is king, there is an ambitious project in the works that aims to attract bicycle enthusiasts.At an estimated cost of $7.5 million, the Mother Road Bike Park intends to be more than an alternate diversion.

"I miss the team that I work with — because every day we would do our best to keep people alive," Armijo said.

The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the pote…

Governors have gathered for the annual National Governors Association dinner after a tense week. President Donald Trump has mocked the group’s…

Assisi is putting the bones of St. Francis on public display for the first time, and the town is bracing for a huge crush of pilgrims.

Venezuela’s government says it is freeing large numbers of people held for political reasons after passing a new amnesty law.

A U.S. citizen was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during a late-night traffic stop nearly a year ago in a Texas beach town c…

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earli…

In many cases, mayors, county commissioners, governors and members of Congress learned were unaware of ICE’s ambitions.

The Cleveland boy's basketball team joined Emily Faith and Devin J. Martin in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night.

The Legislature passed several bills that not only shield undocumented immigrants but strike back at efforts to deport them.

A planetary alignment featuring six planets will be visible on Feb. 28. This event, sometimes called a planetary parade.

About 3,000 people have joined a far-right march in the French city of Lyon after a 23-year-old nationalist activist died from a beating last week.

The fund surpassed its goal, raising a record-high $591,116.76 from more than 930 donors during the 2025-26 holiday season.

New Mexicans are gearing up for the 250th anniversary of the U.S., a country the former territory fought long and hard to join.

Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died. He was 75. His family and manager confirmed his death in …

In a statement New Mexico Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action condemned the House for the demise of Senate Bill 17.

Prosecutors dropped felony domestic violence charges against a Hernandez man after his ex-wife “made it clear she will not cooperate with the prosecution of this case.”

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The Chaves County Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) held their February meeting on Wednesday with a full house. The event began with an opening prayer and the Pledge …

SANTA FE — The 2026 legislative session delivered the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget, which totals $33.4 billion — including more than $11 bil…

The party said in a Facebook post someone "smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then took off."

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is urging state regulators to scrutinize the proposed sale of PNM's parent company to Blackstone.

With the 1981 anthem “Celebrate Good Times” by Kool & the Gang blaring in the hallways, members of the University High School (UHS) Studen…

Career and technical education is gaining popularity as students and schools recognize the value of trade skills for building successful careers.

Updates will be posted throughout the week

Albuquerque police arrested a 76-year-old man accused of damaging at least 15 city buses over a four-month period with what appears to be a BB gun.

Demand is growing for Meals on Wheels to prepare thousands of meals every day for hungry people in New Mexico.

America at 250 and New Mexico

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff An endangered species of bat has been detected far north of its only known roost in New Mexico, thanks in part to citizen scientists here in Grant County. Volunteers, many of them with the Gila Native Plant Society, swabbed area hummingbird feeders over the

Crews are investigating a sewer overflow near Coors Boulevard and Western Trail that released 15,000 gallons of raw sewage.

Winds will ease and skies will clear Friday evening, leading to cold overnight temperatures. in New Mexico.

SANTA FE — On Thursday, the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced its formal support for a motion before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC)…

Small businesses in Barelas and the South Valley are set to receive a $500,000 boost from the federal government for storefront upgrades.

A relatively short agenda for the Chaves County Commissioners meeting this week allowed time for a presentation about an array of ongoing construction and repair projects.

This February, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting prescribed fire operations in Chaves County. Specifically, the operations are…

Lawrence "Larry" Ryan will start at the museum foundation on April 1, succeeding Jamie Clements, who led it for 12 years.

A Bernalillo County resident is seeking damages from the city for failing to provide video of a crash, a lawsuit claims.

The city will receive 19.5 acres of state-owned land in exchange for selling the state the Department of Public Safety campus.

The lawsuit alleges the state Department of Public Safety and City of Deming enabled the abuse by ignoring alleged past misconduct.

The decision comes as the ARU's number of call responses has declined by nearly half since its first full year of operation, data shows.

The State Ethics Commission sued the former WNMU president over the construction of a facility for his daughter's wedding on campus.

Democratic politicians cheered Friday's tariff ruling; it's not clear whether companies that lost money will be reimbursed.

Christian Sevilla, director of ecosystems of the Galapagos National Park, says the animals carry 40% to 80% of the genes of the Floreana giant…

The Democratic Party of New Mexico says its headquarters was vandalized and burglarized early Thursday morning.

A line of snow and wind moved through New Mexico, prompting snow squall warnings in the western part of the state Friday.

Hobbs boy surrounded by love after loss Chrstina Holt/News-Sun DALLAS, Texas — The 10-year-old Hobbs boy who lost his mother, Megan Runnels, in a fire last month is now living with the Cardona family in the Dallas, Texas, area – a decision made by his mother in her final moments.

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground is starting to shake in the Permian Basin and those who live in the region are beginning to take notice even as scientist watch the number of earthquakes in the region skyrocket. The sheer number of

The EPA says looser rules should save hundreds of millions of dollars. Environmental groups warn the rollback will harm children’s brain devel…

Albuquerque - We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. We covered a man shot and killed his son while critically wounding his wife and other son, a drug dealer busted on an ART Station, a

Police have searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody on suspicion of miscondu…

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground …

A jury convicted Frankie Marquez of two counts of criminal sexual penetration and one count of criminal sexual contact in 2025.

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and Cal…

About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President’s House on Independence Mall.

A tragic shooting at an unsanctioned car show in Las Cruces last March resulted in the deaths of three teenagers and injuries to 15 others, leading to murder convictions and a lawsuit against the city.Cellphone video captured the chaos at Young Park, where 19-year-old Dominick Estrada was among those killed.

Jurors convicted Joshua Hutson of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque police responded after the headquarters to the Democratic Party of New Mexico was damaged.A DPNM spokesperson said it happened around 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.AdvertisementStay up-to-date:The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 NewsVideo shows a person smash through the front door and enter the office to grab

A Colfax County jury returned a verdict Tuesday (Feb. 17) in favor of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission in a civil case, "State Ethics Commission ex rel. Village of Angel Fire v. Lindsey, et al.", finding that Angel Fire Mayor Barry "B.J…

A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores and in Canada. The products may contain pieces of glass. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. pulled Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice. Another recalled product, Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style

Authorities looking into the deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada will investigate whether criminal negligence played a role in the …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Police said an arrest has been made amid a monthslong investigation into avandalism spreetargeting Albuquerque transit buses.Tom Jimenez, 76, of Albuquerque, was arrested after being identified as the suspect. He has been charged with 15 felony counts of criminal damage to property.AdvertisementThe Albuquerque Police Department credited its Automatic

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a temporary global tariff of 10% after his far-reaching tariff regimen was struck down by the Supreme Court. The court handed him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Trump says he’s “absolutely ashamed” of justices who voted to strike

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —One person was taken into federal custody following the evacuation of the Social Security Office building in downtown Albuquerque on Thursday.According to Albuquerque police, the department's bomb squad unit responded to the office for a report of a hand grenade that was found while security was x-raying belongings.AdvertisementPolice

The meetings are scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27 at the Southside Branch Library.

A system is working its way to the east and could bring some snow – possibly blowing snow – to New Mexico as we wrap up the week.

Trump's remarks Friday came a few hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said his country was planning to finalize a draft deal in…

ALAMOGORDO — With help from the Forest Service’s National Stream and Aquatic Ecology Center (NSAEC) and partners, the National Forest Foundation and Rio Grande Return,…

Upon reviewing information recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ordered that the criminal investigation into allegatio…

As New Mexico braces for another round of strong winds, local eye doctors are warning residents about potential eye irritation and damage.Ophthalmologist Robert Melendez at the Juliette Eye Institute said many people are coming in with dry eyes or sand in their eyes, which can be harmful.AdvertisementHe advises against rubbing

SANTA FE — A bill that would ensure New Mexico students receive high-quality, research-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading has cleared both …

SANTA FE, N.M. —Another prominent New Mexico politician has been named in the Epstein files, which have been partially released in redacted form by the U.S. Department of Justice.Deb Haaland, a former congresswoman and current gubernatorial candidate, was named in documents related to a flight coordinated by Jeffrey Epstein, according

Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing and sales are starting outside of local grocery stores and other locations in New Mexico.

New Mexico's 30-day legislative session has concluded, resulting in the passage of a budget that includes funding for universal child care and major infrastructure projects, along with other significant legislative measures.Lawmakers expressed surprise at the amount of legislation passed and the bipartisan cooperation that characterized the session during a post-session

Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. St. Michael’s College will provide the opposition for the Highlands Cowboys tonight when the two quints square off at 8 o’clock in Stu Clark

Helen Desmond, an 18-year-old skier from Santa Fe, is making waves in the world of ski mountaineering, or skimo.

Albuquerque police detectives arrested a 17-year-old boy on Thursday, the last of three teens charged in a May 2025 murder.

Friday's 6-3 decision centers on tariffs he unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs le…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House voted Saturday to pass a bill that eliminates facility fees — extra charges separate from doctors’ bills — for routine outpatient servi…

Shortly before the New Mexico Legislature ended its 2026 proceedings at noon on Thursday, some members of the Chaves County Commission talked about this 30-day session…

SANTA FE — On Sunday, the House of Representatives passed two critical pieces of legislation to grow the state’s public safety workforce and expand support for victims…

Albuquerque's city council narrowly voted 5-4 against a proposal that would have allowed homeowners to convert single-family homes into multi-family units without a variance, aiming to address the city's housing crisis. These homes are currently designated as single-family homes by the city, meaning only one family can live in them.Dan

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill to protect affordable health care coverage for tens of thousands of residents facing the loss of federal support, sendin…

The Albuquerque Water Authority is investigating a sewer overflow on Albuquerque's west side, warning Isleta Pueblo of possible sewage entering the Rio Grande upstream of the pueblo.The Water Authority said the overflow occurred yesterday on Coors near Western Trail, with 15,000 gallons running into a storm drain.AdvertisementOfficials said they do

The USATF Masters Indoor Championships are set to take place at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggr…

Albuquerque - 43-year-old Ryan Dunbar of Albuquerque is facing charges of trafficking controlled substances and tampering with evidence following his failed attempt at illegal entrepreneurship. On February 18th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department surrounded the ART bus platform and took two people into custody in regards to drug dealing. According

"Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination" a state DOJ spokesperson wrote.

Lawmakers passed a flurry of priority legislation, including an $11.1 billion budget and an omnibus tax package with 1% raises for state employees.

A Sotheby's agent said the history of the Santa Fe County property was "never part of the conversation" with the buyers.

Another signature initiative of the governor's has been her efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and here, results were more mixed.

Only a handful of bills being pushed by organizations involved in addressing New Mexico’s housing crisis made it across the finish line.

Stanley, N.M. - The trove of documents released by the federal government in the Jeffrey Epstein case has sparked the New Mexico Department of Justice to re-open an investigation into the formerly known Zorro Ranch in Stanley, N.M. Numerous documents released by the federal government reveal that Zorro Ranch was

Albuquerque - Fifty minutes after the New Mexico Legislature dismissed, the Albuquerque Police Department sent an email announcing the arrest of 17-year-old Eduardo Huerta in connection with the January killing of 17-year-old Ethan Cruz, which allegedly occurred during an attempted firearm sale. The New Mexico Legislature failed to take up

A man who claimed to have stabbed someone and planted two pipe bombs in Taos County Plaza Wednesday night (Feb. 18) — forcing the closure of the historic square until officials issued an “all clear” at about 8:40 p.m. — is still at large, acc…

Valentine’s Day is a few days away and while some are doing their last-minute shopping for gifts and cards, Sixto Aguirre is getting ready for the first-ever father (male figure)/daughter dance at McCurdy Ministries.

The Española Municipal election is scheduled for March 3. The roles of mayor, one councilor from each of the four districts and the municipal judge are up for grabs.

Multiple Española City Councilors openly disagreed with the findings in a $20,000 organizational assessment of the city, presented at the Jan. 27 council meeting.

Cypress Garcia was shot to death at Lotaburger in August 2022

New Mexico motorists and truckers will pay higher fees and taxes on their vehicles under a law signed Thursday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

A California-based company wanted to purchase city-owned property for its support tower

The Española Municipal election is scheduled for March 3. The roles of mayor, one councilor from each of the four districts and the municipal judge are up for grabs.

In Rio Arriba County, there’s been a steady increase in the number of overdose-related calls to the Rio Arriba County E-911 Center over the past three years with the highest amount coming in last year.

A new company that helps seasonal workers avoid the pitfalls of the job — how to navigate shoulder seasons — won the annual Ski Lift Pitch competition at Taos Ski Valley earlier this month. Sasha Clonts, founder of the Taos-based company, Guide...

Seven New Mexico Democratic state senators on Wednesday sided with their Republican colleagues and voted down legislation that would have codified emissions reduction goals into state law. In a 19-23 vote following just over an hour of debate,...

An undated aerial view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. State officials are fining the federal government and pushing other enforcement actions to force faster cleanup of the lab’s legacy hazardous waste. (Courtesy Los Alamos National...

Income-eligible seniors can now apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30-50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state program that connected nearly 28,000 New Mexicans with local farmers last year. A Feb. 11 New Mexico...

New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Taos County woman’s convictions of accessory to first-degree murder and other crimes connected to the killing of a man on Thanksgiving Day in 2020, the state Administrative Office of the Courts said. In a...

The Taos Municipal Schools District Board of Education voted to approve selling $7 million in general obligation bonds this spring, the first installment of a $50 million bond package approved by 74 percent of voters in last November’s local...

For years, mental health advocates in Taos have warned that the state must act to prevent suicides at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Their calls at last seemed answered when New Mexico Department of Transportation secretary, Ricky Serna, promised to...

Municipalities of Taos County will continue to receive GRT distributions from the county for EMS and Fire Services after a controversial two month pause. The commissioners voted to reinstate the distribution in their regular meeting Tuesday (Feb....

Almost a year after the towering grandstand was leveled from view, dozens of construction flags flutter on a flattened expanse of dirt — evidence the redevelopment of the old Downs at Santa Fe property is underway south of the city. Officials...

Eighth Judicial Court Judge Jeffrey Shannon ruled in favor of a Carson Estates adverse possession case on Feb. 2, granting Arianna Solare 15 acres. The case, heard on Nov. 5, was somewhat of a reprisal of a quiet title case decided by default in...

Taos County said in a press release last week that Phase I of construction at the Taos County Detox Facility is complete, and announced the county has entered into a lease agreement with facility operator Rio Grande ATP, a local nonprofit...

If light pollution can be solved “at the speed of light,” as one presenter put it, Angel Fire may have a decision to make. Buddy Stefanoff, vice president of engineering for Crossroads LED out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, delivered a 75-minute...

Rows of trifold posters bloomed across Taos Middle School’s gym last Thursday (Feb. 12) for the annual Science Fair and STEAM Expo, a shambolic yet iconic event that — like a volcano erupting with baking soda — refuses to go extinct. Around 180...

A version of this article was originally published on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1973.

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Healing trauma – at an individual as well as at the community level – is the focus of a free event that welcomes mental health professionals and locals who are open to learning more about their wellbeing. Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Community Together will take place March 13 from 9

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Hurley residents and animal control officers talked about proposed changes to the town’s animal control ordinance during a Hurley Town Council workshop Tuesday, and the main point of contention dealt with whether the trap, neuter, vaccinate, release strategy — also called trap, neuter, vaccinate,

SANTA FE — New Mexico has nearly doubled its registered apprenticeship programs since 2019, adding 35 new programs that are now training 2,607 workers in careers payin…

SANTA FE — It’s no surprise that accessing healthcare in New Mexico’s sparsely populated and geographically isolated communities is difficult. There is a vast health a…

“The first thing that we cover is safety,” said Dusty Baker, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) director of Career Area and welding instructor. “I tell my …

National Caregivers Day (NCD) is held on the third Friday of February each year. The day is meant to celebrate the hard work and dedication caregivers commit their liv…

Speaker Javier Martinez"The House ran circles around the Senate." So declared a weary Senior Alligator traversing the Roundhouse halls on the last night of the 30 day legislative session. Their analysis was not fatigue-induced but an apt summary of the continued shift in the balance of power toward the 70

Illegal street racing has become a big issue in Roswell, according to Chaves County Undersheriff Charles Yslas. The participants of these races range from teenagers to…

A donation of more than eight acres next to the Roswell Air Center for use as an emergency landing strip during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (NCAR)…

Northern Arizona braced for continued snowstorms and high winds that caused school closures in Flagstaff and snowfall at the Grand Canyon.

A drug trafficking arrest executed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the parking lot of Walmart in Taos Wednesday morning (Feb. 18) drew an anxious crowd who mistook the arrest for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.

Updated Feb. 18 at 8:50 p.m.

Eric Patterson, educator, chemist, and key organizer in the founding of the Water Sentinels Rio de Taos died on Dec. 7 at 82 years old. He’s remembered by his family and members of the community as a gifted educator, advocate, as a man with a deep...

The New Mexico State Parks Division is conducting an online survey to gauge public opinion on how to improve the state’s outdoor recreation landscape. The survey results will be incorporated into a new Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor...

When Valdemar DeHerrera, the Costilla-born, World War II veteran died at age 105 last year, just about every media outlet in the state ran stories about him. Before his death on July 15, he was one of, if not the last living New Mexican survivors...

Born a preemie with a shocking one pound, six ounces birth weight, Heather Pettigrew of Taos survived after monitoring and treatment. But there were some long-term challenges to overcome in the ensuing years, not the least of which was profound...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 9 –Feb. 15, 2026. Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 4 Transfers this week: 0 Animals in foster: 10 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...

Construction will begin Summer 2026 on a new water treatment plant that will nearly double the City of Las Vegas’ water capacity and ensure safe drinking water for generations to come. The City of Las Vegas’ new water treatment plant, designed in partnership with the New Mexico Environment Department, will

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland listened to concerns about New Mexico Highlands University’s claim with FEMA during a campus tour on Feb. 12. Haaland is one of two declared candidates in the race for governor; the other candidate is Sam Bregman, who is currently district attorney for Bernalillo County. Haaland’s

Albuquerque - Today, the New Mexico State Police released additional details about the ongoing investigation and the arrest of 34-year-old Ruben Dario Gonzalez. We originally reported this story yesterday, sharing what limited details were provided in the criminal complaint. On February 15, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau

SANTA FE — On Tuesday morning, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee (HAFC) voted 10-7 to advance an amended version of Senate Bill 241 (SB 241): the Childcar…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County residents who are considering a run for local office will soon have a major deadline on the calendar: Filing Day is Tuesday…

SANTA FE — On Tuesday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed three more pieces of legislation to expand healthcare access and improve the climate for doctors …

SANTA FE — New Mexico's small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17, at 5 p.m. MDT, to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — fund…

An often bitter battle over medical malpractice reform ended late Wednesday with the Senate approving a House bill that for the first time caps punitive damages in malpractice cases.The victory was especially sweet for reformers, including House sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler, coming as it did after attempts by Senate Judiciary

Carl Eugene RussellCarl Eugene Russell, 74, of Grants, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February14, 2026. Carl moved with his family to…

In the final stretch of New Mexico’s legislative session, two sweeping gun control measures championed by progressive Democrats have effectively collapsed — a major victory for New Mexicans’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 17, the so-called “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act,” was rolled indefinitely in the

February is starting to bring a little momentum back to local fishing – not necessarily through big catch reports, but through something just as important for…

Roy Arnold GordonRoy Arnold Gordon a beloved father grandfather brother uncle's best friend went to meet the Lord and his savior Jesus Christ on January 20…

Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentTwelve wrestlers from the Grants High School boys and girls wrestling teams are headed off to the state tournament this…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate late Thursday afternoon unanimously approved a broadband affordability bill designed to help low-income New Mexicans receive high-spee…

Two Cibola County Commission Seats Up for Election, Filing for Race Upcoming CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The 2026 election season is underway in New Mexico, and…

Children create "stained glass" Valentines at Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum on Saturday during the Triple the Love event.

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Growing up in Minnesota, childhood friends Nick Kotsonas and Brent Maher likely never thought they would be living their adult lives out in a small town in the Southwest, but fate had a way to bring them here. Recently an opportunity arrived to take

Angela G SanchezAngela G Sanchez, born on September 6, 1933, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her beloved hometown. Angela…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva on Monday as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department (GSD).

GRANTS, N.M. - The Lady Hawks are ending their district play with a storybook season, with an impressive 20-4 and 8-0 record to date they will wrap up on…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff During the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting Monday, board member Gilbert Guadiana proposed a revision to policy which would allow public comment on agenda items throughout the meeting. He said he wanted to do this after resident Thomas Caddel was not

Dear Readers, We are very grateful for your readership and support of the Cibola Citizen. We are proud of the sense of community we're building together.There…

Roswell Air Center marked the start of a second commercial passenger route on Tuesday morning with balloons, small souvenirs, refreshments and a ceremony.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 10 and February 16, 2026: Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman, Kidnapping (Second Degree) - Attempt, Aggravated Burglary (Deadly Weapon), Armed Robbery - Attempt, Aggravated Battery, Child Abuse, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle (First Offense) - Attempt, Battery,

A Rio Arriba County Detention Center officer who allegedly tried to de-escalate a situation with an inmate who “had an attitude,” ended up struggling with the man in his cell and got hit and spit on.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department issued several actions on Wednesday to hold the U.S. Department of Energy accountable for failing to prioritize the cl…

Note: The names of the youths and their parents are being withheld to protect the identities of the minors involved.

Two Roswell Police Department (RPD) officers were involved in an officer-involved-shooting incident early Saturday in the 2500 block of Mimosa Drive in northeast Roswe…

Instead of death by a thousand cuts, its more like a dozen when it comes to the hotly contested medical malpractice bill. The measure is now limping into the final hours of the 30 day legislative session after being whipped like a rented mule Monday by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman

Dry, warm and windy conditions can leave plants thirsty, and if there's any way to describe Northern Colorado weather this winter, it's dry, warm and windy.

A speeding pickup truck that slammed into the rear of another vehicle triggered a crash Friday afternoon that involved six vehicles and sent six people to hospitals, i…

The Triple the Love event for the Roswell Museum was on Saturday, located at Roswell Public Library, 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Attendees made handmade Valentine's cards…

Note that updates are posted throughout the week

SANTA FE — On Wednesday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed House Bill 127 (HB 127), which would expand access to healthcare in the state by streamlining t…

Ideas on what a new animal shelter in Las Vegas may have – such as twice the dog kennel capacity, a community cat room and a retail shop – were discussed during a public meeting at the City Council Chambers on Feb. 6. Speaking to a group of about 20

Senator Ben Ray Lujan is assuring New Mexicans that his head isn't too big for his britches in light of the historic turn of events that has left him virtually unopposed for re-election this year. He says in a message to constituents: I will never take the trust of New

A high wind watch and red flag warning has prompted Kit Carson Electric Co-op to stage crews and increase monitoring ahead of potentially dangerous conditions in parts of Taos County, according to a safety notice from the cooperative.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 291 (HB 291) on Thursday, sending the tax code cleanup bill to the Senate.

The state Supreme Court today reversed a Pecos man’s convictions for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder during a shooting after a night of drinking. The justices ordered Mark Valencia’s case back to the San Miguel County District Court for a new trial on the murder and attempted murder charges.

Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and Clovis firefighters conduct a simulated aircraft fire exercise on Aug. 14, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base. Proposed legislation at the 2026 New Mexico Legislature “reflects the reality that firefighters are regularly exposed to carcinogens while working to keep

City administration offices and certain other city facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Some city services will have an adjusted schedule …

Cupid's Market took place on Feb. 7 at the mall. Arts and crafts shows are experiencing a switch in organizational leadership. In this case, Local Biz Expo was the organizer.

SANTA FE — Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30-$50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) on Wednesday announced six grants to implement or expand public Wi-Fi service across New Mexico.

The city council approved entering into sponsorship agreements with MainStreet Roswell for the UFO Festival and America 250 Roswell events during their meeting on Thur…

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of the Enchanted Circle including Taos Ski Valley and Red River. The advisory remains in effect until 5 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14).

Taos County said in a press release last week that Phase I of construction at the Taos County Detox Facility is complete, and announced the county has entered into a lease agreement with facility operator Rio Grande ATP, a local nonprofit beh…

The Carson National Forest will begin hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Applications will be posted later this month.

Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Now for prompt official action on the construction of Las Vegas’ modern sewer system. Tomorrow night the city council will receive the complete report

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.

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.72 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announced on Monday that marketing specialist Juan Sanchez has been named the Western U.S. Agricultural Tr…

ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man has been federally charged following an FBI-led drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine,…

According to the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, following data was released on Feb. 5:

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SANTA FE — Health insurance enrollment has increased 17% in New Mexico thanks to the Health Care Affordability Fund, which lowers premiums and out-of-pocket costs for …

Body camera video footage provided by the Mora County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a teacher with the Mora Independent School District was hurt during a physical altercation between students. The incident, which took place Dec. 11 at Mora High School, resulted in the teacher having to be airlifted to a

Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb. 12, 2026. Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb.

Two of the most hotly debated bills of the session — one targeting emissions policy and the other unconstitutional sweeping gun regulations — triggered marathon hearings, sharp partisan divides, and dueling victory statements this week at the Roundhouse. On Wednesday, the Senate rejected Senate Bill 18, the so-called “Clear Horizons

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Amy BarelaFor the first time in state history a major political party will not have a candidate running for a United States Senate seat. This epic fail of the NMGOP was revealed this week when Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the lone Republican running in the June primary failed to submit enough

Nearly four years after the federally caused Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire devastated northern New Mexico, a new independent economic analysis confirms that New Mexico Highlands University sustained between $209 million and $277 million in damages as a direct result of the disaster—losses the University continues to carry while awaiting full

Every February I write about self-care and self-love, and while those things are important, I only stay on the surface of those topics. But let’s go beyond the bubble …

In previous columns I discussed the first two environmental factors affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants — light and temperature. This week, I will lo…

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Although February may not exactly feel like tax season for some, this is actually an ideal month to take stock of your financial health. With the holidays behind us — …

A Las Cruces woman is behind bars after police say she gave birth to a baby girl inside a portable toilet and left the newborn in the holding tank, resulting in the child’s death. According to authorities, 38-year-old Sonia Jimenez was arrested following an investigation that began late Saturday night.

Stapleton The legislature has avoided any major scandals of late and minor ones too, like lawmakers caught driving drunk or having affairs with employees. But a scandal that rocked La Politica five years ago still casts a shadow over Santa Fe and the state. That would be the 2021 massive

Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has created several tattoo designs to choose from during a fundraiser event at his shop on Friday, Feb. 13. The fundraiser is in support of a potential skatepark in Las Vegas. Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Police are searching for a man from Pueblo, Colorado, who is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl in Las Vegas last summer. Prosecutors last week filed felony charges against 21-year-old Josue

A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending and Resource Library, which had a grand opening event all day Monday. The library is located inside the Victoria D. de Sanchez Teacher Education Center on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending

Police arrested a Las Vegas man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly broke into a relative’s home and kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at knifepoint. Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against 24-year-old Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman after arresting him in the 500 block of Socorro Street around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Police

H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. What began as a small gesture of community support in the wake

It’s a work of art born of fire, and its creator Chad Brown is passionate when he talks about it—and what might come next for the work. Called Phoenix Rising, the sculpture takes a familiar symbol of resilience after fire to the next level, with the artist explaining, “When a

MLG and MoralesLieutenant Governor Howie Morales did something different than most of his predecessors--he did not run for Governor. That may or may not occur with the next occupant of the office but if they did run, their odds of taking the top job are exceptionally low. No second banana

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 3 and February 9, 2026: Anthony Gold, Transport Order For Court. Jessica Gerhardt, APO Arrest Order. Destiney Lovato, Texting While Driving, Failure to Register Vehicle, No Proof of Insurance, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked

Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one academic department as a fundraising focus. Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one

MLG's scoreboard was lit up with a win as a compromise was crafted that protects her landmark universal child care bill but that same board is dimmed by her continued resistance to reforming the troubled Children, Youth and Families Department where so many child abuse cases have been botched. This

Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov. Levi Hill/News-Sun Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, made the ballot for the June primary in the race for New Mexico’s next Lt. governor, facing off against two other Republican candidates. Gallegos needed, 2,351 nomination signatures by Tuesday. He told the News-Sun he had more than

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Front page of the Feb. 1, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 1, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Telegrams received in this city develop the fact that St. Louis is all agog over a big scandal, which was merely a suspicion at

A long-running effort to overhaul how New Mexico oversees its public schools came to an abrupt halt this week, leaving the governor with even greater control over an education system that continues to rank last in the nation — behind all 50 states and the District of Columbia — according

The Optic’s office building is at 106 Bridge Street, right across from the Kiva Theatre. The Optic’s office building is at 106 Bridge Street, right across from the Kiva Theatre. As the Las Vegas Optic continues to evolve and serve its readers and advertisers, the publication is seeking to hire

A top New Mexico disaster response official told Source NM that she no longer believes the state will receive $445 million in compensation from the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, including $70M for a Mora reforestation center pictured above in April of 2024. A top New Mexico disaster response

New Mexico may return to a competitive two party state someday but looking at this week's filings for the statewide offices for the June 2 primary that day seems as distant as Cuba is from Carlsbad. All congressional and statewide office filings here.Take the US Senate race, a dismal nonstarter

The STEM Innovation Network, in collaboration with the LANL Foundation, is proud to announce the Seventh annual New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge, a statewide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) competition that empowers high school students to work in teams to design innovative, STEM-based solutions to real-world challenges facing New Mexico.

New Mexico Highlands University is the second public institution of higher learning in the state to be designated a Research College and University. The designation, commonly called R3, was given to the university by the American Council on Education. Highlands now joins the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

A sweeping gun control proposal that critics say represents one of the most extreme assaults on the Second Amendment in New Mexico history is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 17, which would ban the sale of a broad range of semi-automatic firearms and impose heavy new mandates

Fourth Judicial District Attorney Thomas Clayton announced that Edwina Montano, (52), of Rowe, New Mexico, has been convicted of Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Possession with Intent to Distribute - Cocaine), a second-degree felony. On Feb. 2, 2026, District Judge Abigail Aragon accepted a plea agreement in which Montano entered a

Meg WhitmanWhy in the name of a discounted burrito is one of the world's richest people writing an op-ed in the Sunday paper about the future of New Mexico's economy?Good question. Let's take a look. Meg Whitman, according to Forbes, is worth $3.7 billion and ranks as the 1,100 richest

In a move critics are calling reckless, ideologically driven, and economically devastating, New Mexico Democrats have fast-tracked House Bill 9 (HB 9)—the so-called “Immigrant Safety Act”—through the Legislature and toward the governor’s desk, setting the stage for what opponents warn could be mass job losses, municipal insolvency, and a collapse

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse and rape that some readers may find deeply upsetting. Discretion is advised. Prosecutors have charged a Las Vegas father for allegedly selling his daughters for sex to clear drug debts and to buy heroin. John David Lee Jr., 43, faces

Permian Basin in dire need of power Levi Hill/News-Sun The Delaware Basin of Southeast New Mexico is starving. Every economic development opportunity that could possibly come to New Mexico — from nuclear facilities, including upgrades at Urenco USA, to data centers — all need one thing: Power. And it is

Turning investment into impact: Reflecting on JF Maddox Foundation’s 2025 funding initiatives From past experiences, we know when we work together and form meaningful partnerships, our community thrives. 2025 was no exception. This past year, the JF Maddox Foundation had the honor to collaborate with community partners across the county

New Mexico lawmakers are poised to consider two sweeping and dangerous constitutional amendments that would permanently upend how the state Legislature operates — and critics warn the proposals would crush transparency, overwhelm citizen legislators, and ram through controversial policies with little public input. House Joint Resolutions 6 and 7, sponsored

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A sweeping and highly controversial piece of legislation that critics warn could devastate rural New Mexico communities is now headed to the New Mexico House floor, where it will be debated today beginning at noon, with a live webcast available on the Legislature’s website under the “Webcast” tab. House Bill

January 22, 2026 By Shaun Banther Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and...Read More

Far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez is once again drawing sharp criticism after publishing an incendiary op-ed that demonizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), echoes open-borders talking points, and casts federal law enforcement as rogue actors—while downplaying the real consequences of lax border policy on New Mexico communities. In the Albuquerque Journal

We are pleased to announce that Curry County has been awarded the 2026 Summer Internship Program!...Read More

On Thursday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. (or 15 minutes after the House floor session, whichever is later), the New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee will meet in Room 317 to hear House Bill 9 (HB 9)—a sweeping, far-left proposal that would effectively shut down Immigration and Customs

NMJC to buy former hospital building for $1.75 million Levi Hill/News-Sun Pending an environmental study and approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Junior College will soon be the owners of the former Lea Regional Medical Center campus. NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve

In her final State of the State address Tuesday, Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out an expansive agenda for the 30-day legislative session, pitching it as a call for bipartisanship while reviving some of the most divisive proposals of her two terms — including a renewed push to restrict firearms in

President Donald Trump sharply criticized New Mexico’s election system on Friday, calling the state’s elections “so corrupt it’s incredible” during a White House roundtable focused on rural health care. Trump made the remarks in response to a question from a woman who identified herself as a nurse practitioner and a

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EXCLUSIVE — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is launching a new paid digital advertising campaign targeting far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez, accusing him of voting against millions of dollars in federal funding for southern New Mexico communities—then attempting to take credit for the very projects he opposed. According to the

A radical environmental advocacy group with a long track record of using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a litigation weapon is once again targeting New Mexico’s water, energy, and agricultural sectors—this time over a freshwater turtle. According to Source New Mexico, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a federal

Even before the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session officially begins, far-left lawmakers have moved to prefile what gun-rights advocates are calling the most sweeping anti-firearms proposal in state history. According to a press release issued this week by the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, an omnibus gun control measure has

An Alamogordo man has pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating an extensive fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 pandemic relief programs, netting more than $650,000 through fabricated businesses, falsified records, and false statements to lenders and the federal government. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico reported a sharp uptick in immigration and border-related criminal charges this week, reflecting continued emphasis on interior enforcement and border security under the Trump administration. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, led by Ryan Ellison, federal authorities brought charges

Long John Silvers demolished, but company promises return to Hobbs Levi Hill/News-Sun A decades-old staple at the corner of Turner and Bender is gone. The Long John Silver’s restaurant has been demolished. But the fish and chicken eatery isn’t giving up on Hobbs. If anything, it’s doubling down, rebuilding the

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer that often goes unnoticed, but in Lea County, diabetes is a growing epidemic. Thanks to state funding, Nor-Lea Hospital will soon be helping fight this silent killer and helping Lea Countians stay healthier. Nor-Lea recently received

A small but aggressive protest organized by far-left activists outside a federal immigration facility in Albuquerque devolved into physical confrontations Friday, prompting federal officials to declare an unlawful assembly and detain two demonstrators. According to reporting by Source New Mexico, roughly 20 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs

After weeks of mounting pressure from Republicans and just days before the start of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced her appointment to fill the long-vacant Senate District 33 seat in southern New Mexico. The governor selected Rex Wilson of Ancho to serve

With New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session set to convene on January 20, lawmakers have already begun shaping the policy agenda through a series of prefiled House bills. While prefiling does not guarantee that legislation will advance, it often signals which proposals leadership hopes to move quickly during the short session,

The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez announced this week that it has exceeded the number of signatures required to qualify for New Mexico’s June 2 Republican primary. It is unclear at this time which other GOP campaigns have also crossed the threshold. Under New Mexico election law, Republican

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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