No officers were injured, authorities say

Cause of fatal early morning blaze remains under investigation with State Fire Marshal's Office

Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund

Barrett: 'You want a judge of strong character because I think you need to have a judge that can withstand pressure from the outside'

Death appears to be 'the result of a medical episode,' spokesperson says

Eastern New Mexico University's softball team lost both games of a doubleheader against Western New Mexico University on Sunday in Silver City.

ABQ GOP City Councilor Dan Lewis tells us the move to increase the city's gross receipts tax by nearly half a percent will not win approval, if it comes to a vote at tonight's Council meeting. Still, the mere idea of raising taxes in a city with no looming fiscal

Injuries do not 'appear to be life-threatening,' spokesperson says

State gaming regulators issued a cease and desist letter to Lien Games Racing, saying greyhound wagers offered to New Mexicans violate the state’s ban on dog racing

The Cobre High School Lady Indians ran into a buzzsaw in the semifinals of the Class AAA state basketball tournament. Late Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center, the top-seeded Lady Eagles of Navajo Prep pulled away from the fifth-seeded Lady Indians to post a 55-27 decision. Navajo Prep

Volunteers fan out each spring to work on the Albuquerque Rose Garden

SUNLAND PARK – Bridger made a strong first impression Saturday at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, winning the fourth of 13 trial heats to emerge as the fastest qualifier for the $402,000 New Mexican Spring Futurity. The race is the season’s first major stakes event for 2-year-old state-bred quarter horses.

Navajo Nation to be program's first participant

Cliff High School’s run in the Class A state basketball tournament came to an end Thursday afternoon in the Rio Rancho Events Center. The second-seeded Cowgirls fell 32-28 to third-seeded Roy/Mosquero. Cliff led 28-24 with 3:15 left to play, but the Blue rallied and took the lead for good with

Sheriff's Office: Gun reported missing from man's home after disappearance; 'currently' no foul play suspected

Police are investigating after a bronze figure from the La Jornada installation near the Albuquerque Museum was reported stolen

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Tuesday’s work session of the Grant County Commission opened with a presentation by Dean Williamson of Wireless Tower Solutions, the county’s consultant for wireless towers. Williamson presented an application by Western New Mexico Communications for a wireless tower on the company’s equipment yard on

Both sides in 6-year-old foster care case say state compliance with reforms should endure beyond Dec. 31

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified a man found dead after a house fire and renewed its request for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run — both of which occurred on March 6. Henry A. Wedgwood of Arenas Valley was identified as the

Former student: 'He impacted so many people through his teaching, through his directing, through his acting'

Attorneys argued Albuquerque police weren't legally required to prevent woman's death

Filing day brings the upcoming election into view

Doug Turner says 'pretty shocking' incident underscores need for public safety changes

Lower-than-projected revenue levels could force state to tap cash reserves to balance budget

Cause of apartment fire remains under investigation, Fire Rescue says

During a visit to Grand Canyon University, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with Native American students and signed the Educational Alliance Participant Agreement to expand educational opportunities for Navajo Nation citizens. Through the agreement, eligible Navajo Nation employees and members will receive a 10% tuition scholarship for GCU online

  The Bayard City Council reviewed proposed amendments to their emergency abatement ordinance during a workshop Monday morning. “We need something like that, because we’ve had a situation where something happened with that and we couldn’t do anything,” City Clerk Martha Salas said. Police Chief Hector Carrillo explained the process

ALBUQUERQUE – Senior Kaydence Riley made sure her last game as a member of the Santa Fe Indian School’s basketball team was a memorable one. Riley, who led the team with 10 points and 12 rebounds, may have scored the most important points of her prep career when she drove

Deverne Torres Jr. faces up to 15 years in prison

The Cliff High School Cowgirls, the No. 2 seed in the Class A state basketball tournament, did just enough late Wednesday night to beat the 10th-seeded Lady Demons of Des Moines 44-38 at Bernalillo High School. In a rough-and-tumble game, the Cowgirls took over the lead in the second quarter

FARMINGTON – Analyss Benally is turning her basketball dream into something bigger. She went from a standout high school player to a Division I sharpshooter at San Jose State — and is now one of the few Native American women to play professional basketball overseas. Today, Analyss and her father,

Cibola County correctional officer reportedly found suboxone strips in eyeglass case

Proposed collaboration centered on amphitheatre near Las Cruces

Move follows six months of protests over Santa Teresa data center

It is unclear what started fire or how it's connected to death

Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks ‘massive leap’ forward for state

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State health officials urge residents to take precautions when cleaning areas with possible rodent droppings

Jayden Narciso, a dual‑credit student from San Juan College High School, has been named New Mexico’s 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar. Selected from more than 2,300 students nominated nationwide, Narciso will receive a $2,750 scholarship. He will graduate in May with both his high school diploma and an Associate of

New Mexico Department of Justice says search carried out after current ranch owner granted access

FARMINGTON – With high school’s version of March Madness officially in the books across the state of New Mexico, it’s officially time to turn attention to the spring sports season. The Linda Crabtree Memorial Invitational softball tournament kicks off at the Farmington Sports Complex on Thursday. That same day, the

'Not one person screamed or freaked out or anything,' traveler says

Hundreds call for accountability and answers

Former U.S. Interior secretary gets 73.5% in bid for nomination in governor's race

FARMINGTON – It never fails: A story or two always seems to slip by while you’re trying to pay attention to the five or six other things requiring focus. Going through my notes after returning from an eventful week in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, I found reminders of my favorite

NM became the first state to bar armed agents from polling locations in response to Trump's immigration crackdown and similar steps are being considered in at least a half dozen other Dem-led states

Luis Javier Cobos Jr. to serve prison time for beating dogs

Sheriff: 'They were unprepared, and fortunately, Taos County had the resources available to be able to successfully save their lives'

FARMINGTON – The final day of the Panther Invite wrapped up on Saturday at Ricketts Park, with both Cleveland and Piedra Vista high school teams finishing perfect across the three‑day event. Backed by a timely sixth‑inning hit from Benjamin Herman, Cleveland rallied from a slow start to defeat Bloomfield 5-2

Seal would recognize high school seniors who excel in civics coursework or community engagement

The Cobre High Indians led for three quarters Wednesday morning at the Nusenda Credit Union Boys’ Basketball State Tournament in Rio Rancho, but a late surge by the Bosque Bobcats eliminated the Cobre boys from the tournament. The final score was Bosque 69, Cobre 64. Stay tuned for updates from

Testimony begins in lawsuit stemming from 2021 self-inflicted shooting death

APD says 17-year-old held for murder in January shooting during gun sale attempt

Utility CEO says microgrid project also a go as state fills funding gap left by Department of Energy cancellations

Duke City Lowrider Bike Program teaches kids to build custom bikes

Meet the first responders called to the scene of mental health crises in Bernalillo County

Police say a 19-year-old now faces murder and other related charges in a shooting death during an attempted truck theft

Snow drought across the west and record-breaking hot temperatures this winter threaten the majority of New Mexico’s rivers, according to Andrew Mangham, a senior hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. In an interview with Source NM on Friday, Mangham characterized the state as having an “historic low snowpack,”

Prosecutors say gunman did not know the driver

Resorts depend on snowmaking operations to keep lifts turning as unseasonably warm, dry winter draws to a close

Consultants recommend a sports stadium as part of fairground master plan

Celebration in border village draws thousands

Eastern New Mexico University's baseball team split a doubleheader against UT Permian Basin on Saturday in Portales, New Mexico.

War, reserve releases and refinery attacks are driving high prices that could extend the Permian boom and reshape New Mexico’s budget

‘Stopping takes seconds, losing someone lasts forever,’ Melinda Montoya says in commercial

Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach Bob Pietrack ‒ who resigned in 2024 amid allegations of using racial slurs and engaging in bullying behavior ‒ said he is the victim of a “devastating and malicious” defamation attack by a former friend and colleague. In an interview late last month, Pietrack

Senate Bill 73 'is a good start to achieving safer roads,' Lujan Grisham says

22-year-old allegedly fired multiple rounds into a family’s vehicle, wounding a woman and teen

The Cliff Cowboys fought hard, but ultimately were eliminated from the Nusenda Credit Union Boys Basketball State Tournament on Wednesday afternoon by Logan, with a final score of 62-37. Daily Press Sports Editor Dean Thompson is in Albuquerque, and will have full coverage and photos from the game in Thursday’s

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Faced with increasing expenses, the town of Silver City has stopped its sponsorship of community events, and will likely increase its sanitation rates again, according to reports at Tuesday’s meeting of the Town Council. The town is also, for the time being, being required

We're seeing the extent of the damage after a fire tore through an apartment complex in Northeast Albuquerque Saturday.

Total of five incumbent House members not seeking reelection this year

Secretary of State's Office says former governor hopeful can run as write-in candidate for different office

If drought continues, concern for fire season will be 'quite high,' NWS meteorologist says

Former Quay County Sheriff Philip Snedeker to face incumbent John Allen

High winds swept across New Mexico on Sunday, gusts hit as high as 81 mph at Raton airport, according to NWS

More discussions are to come, but a potential sale of Sixth Street Elementary School to Western New Mexico University is a good deal for the school district, the university and the community, the university’s interim president told the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education on Monday evening. The WNMU proposal

Mark Zuckerberg contends Meta ended time goals for teenage users

Jesus Lopez Jr. pleaded guilty to a pornography charge last year

Reexamined dinosaur bone found near Navajo Nation

Bills target literacy and math instruction, create a state Office of Special Education, lower health insurance costs for teachers and increase teacher resident salaries

From Glenrio to Manuelito, the centennial Mother Road reveals the stories behind New Mexico’s most distinctive town names

FARMINGTON – The second day of the Piedra Vista Invite featured strong batting and pitching performances from local teams Friday as they continued their push for the tournament title. The Aztec High School baseball team held off a late surge from Miyamura behind steady pitching from Hayden Eaton. Eaton allowed

Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Police Department homicide unit is pulling double duty investigating two separate suspicious deaths. One is a burned dead person found behind a grocery store and another at a residence in NW Albuquerque. BURNED BODY CASE APD detectives are investigating the death of a man discovered today

Current and former workers cite toxic relationships with supervisors, fear of retaliation and constant turnover as top problems.

A New Mexico State Police officer is injured after a rollover crash near Santa Fe while chasing a runaway suspect.

Albuquerque police detectives are investigating a suspicious death found at a home in northeast Albuquerque near Wyoming Avenue and Paseo del Dorte Boulevard.

Albuquerque police detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found after an overnight fire behind a North Valley business.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings throughout the state of New Mexico, as high winds are expected this weekend.In response to the Red Flag Warning, PNM has announced that it is going into Wildfire Safety Mode in various cities around the state. Some of the

SANTA FE, N.M. —A suspect fleeing a Bureau of Indian Affairs traffic stop Sunday initiated an unsuccessful chase of their vehicle by the New Mexico State Police.The attempted traffic stop happened just before noon on Interstate 25 North near mile marker 259.AdvertisementWhile chasing the fleeing suspect, a NMSP officer was

President Donald Trump says he has “demanded” that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Str…

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Pari…

Los Alamos High School freshman Semih Zeytun has been selected as a BigFuture Ambassador for the College Board’s 2026 spring cohort, joining t…

A brain health awareness event, Del Norte Credit Union scholarships and more Northern New Mexico education news.

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expanding, but the public data that tracks it is drying up. Researchers and advocates say …

A company that evaluates news outlets and websites to see which produce reliable journalism says it's under attack by the Trump administration…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating a death after an overnight fire that took place in North Valley.Police say that the individual was found dead around 10:30 a.m. behind a Smith's store located at 6125 4thSt., N.W. in the Village of Los Ranchos. Officers later learned that

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

LAS VEGAS —Hundreds of people gathered in Las Vegas for a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of three young adults who died in a house fire on Pecos Street on March 7, as the investigation into the cause continues. The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m., and despite the

State police officers assisted BIA police with a traffic stop on northbound I-25 near Santo Domingo Pueblo, when the driver fled.

CYFD pay trumps compensation in nearby states, and is competitive with social work jobs in large local school districts.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has been crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. Jessie Buckley won best actress an…

Ballots are being counted in the Republic of Congo after a presidential vote that keeps Denis Sassou N’Guesso on track for a fifth term. On Su…

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan as cross-border fighting intensified and both sides traded blame. On Sunday, Pakistan…

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism. On Tuesday, the U.S. agency …

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. —The case against a mother whose five-year-old daughter was found running barefoot in the street in January was dismissed this month because the arresting officer failed to appear in court to testify, court documents said.On a motion from her attorney, the charge of child abandonment against

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Firefighters went to the scene of a fire Saturday afternoon at the Academy Heights Apartments on 5555 Wyoming Blvd. Northeast, near Academy Boulevard.Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel and equipment were dispatched around 12:20 p.m. When they arrived they saw an exterior fire that had spread and traveled to the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Blowing dust caused by high winds has prompted Albuquerque to issue a health alert at noon on Sunday.People in the city and throughout Bernalillo County with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and heart disease, are advised to limit outdoor activity until 4 p.m., when the alert

Prosecutors are asking for a judge to hold an Española man without bail pending trial after he allegedly reversed his truck toward a deputy’s car that tried to pull him over, then engaged deputies in a slow-speed chase, ending in the hills off State Road 399.

An older New Mexican dicho says, “Frebero loco y Marzo un poco” (crazy February and March a little).

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a Santa Cruz man, a convicted murderer, without bail pending trial after he allegedly violated a protection order filed by his soon-to-be ex-wife, threatening her with a gun, having his mother contact her and trying to contact her through CashApp.

A risk of rapid fire spread is expected to expand across most areas this weekend, especially on Sunday.

The Lobo men's basketball team faced a disappointing loss to San Diego State, dimming their hopes for the tournament.

Despite the funding setback, supporters of the proposed museum vow to continue to work to get the project off the ground.

Republican Greg Cunningham, a Marine Corps veteran and retired policeman who is challenging incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez in New M…

A relatively new technique could improve water management and predictability for users in New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley.

A pilot algae filter at Santa Fe’s wastewater plant cleans nutrients from treated water while doubling as a workforce and research hub.

Already, a few fires have popped up in the grasslands of Eastern New Mexico and some areas are enacting burn restrictions.

Scientists perform unprecedented research on forest thinning above the San Juan-Chama Project, which provides water to Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Josh Tafoya returned to Taos from New York in 2020 after the pandemic struck feeling discouraged and professionally adrift.

The event will have a Shark Tank-like atmosphere, except participants will compete for the right to a pottery fundraiser.

A forecast of high winds and low humidity has resulted in warnings of potential wildfire and power outages in Santa Fe.

A fire at Academy Heights Apartments damaged six units, displacing multiple residents Saturday. No one was hurt.

A Navajo basketball pro is bringing her overseas career back home — coaching youth and showing them what's possible.

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with th…

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people. The regional administration head said a…

We may look back at two state legislative decisions that didn’t grab headlines yet kept local journalism alive and hopeful.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The city recognized a three-person crew from the solid waste department last week for acting fast and saving the life of a man having a heart attack.The men were headed to a recycling center when they came upon a person who was prone and still.Advertisement"He was unconscious on

Albuquerque - Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a multi-family residential structure fire near Wyoming and Academy at around 12:20 PM. The fire was declared a two-alarm emergency. Firefighters were searching apartment units due to concerns about a collapse in a portion of the structure.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Police have opened a death investigation after a man was found dead in a parking lot on Friday in southeast Albuquerque.According to an Albuquerque police spokesperson, the victim was located in a Smith's supermarket parking lot located at 200 Tramway Blvd. S.E.AdvertisementPolice say homicide detectives were called out

Albuquerque - Officers responded to a suspicious death call on Friday evening at Smith's parking lot. Upon arrival, the man was pronounced deceased despite efforts from Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

Pakistan’s president says Afghanistan’s Taliban government has crossed a red line by launching drones into Pakistan, and Pakistan has reported…

Along with its roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed the HONOR Act (S. 327), to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction with resp…

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that's backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documenta…

TUCUMCARI, N.M. —The pain caused by the murder of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare in 2024 lives on not only for his wife and daughters, but also for the community he lived in and the law enforcement agency he served with.A benefit 5K run/walk Saturday raised $4,500 and

Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead in a parking lot on Friday evening.

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable.

Federal prosecutors in New York have accused a lobbyist of trying to extort a former client and the client’s son for $500,000.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —For soldiers deployed overseas since 1942, the Blue Star Mothers have been there for them, sending packages filled with food, hygiene items, and most importantly, love.With more than 50,000 military personnel currently in the Middle East, and more on the way, the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers

Pope Leo XIV is moving into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace. The Vatican said Leo would be joined in the papal apa…

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the c…

Students from McCurdy Charter School participated in the New Mexico Regional Science Fair Feb. 28 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, after first competing in the school’s local science fair in late January. Winners from each division were selected to represent McCurdy at the regional competition.

Probation officers are asking a judge to send Mackie Roybal, 32, back to prison, after he pleaded guilty in 2017 in four cases, including shooting a 3-year-old in the leg in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

A proposed redevelopment plan for the New Mexico State Fairgrounds may include a stadium or multi-use arena as its centerpiece.

As New Mexico Military Institute celebrates its 135th anniversary this year, Superintendent Voris McBurnette said he is very proud of the prog…

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Miguel Rivera is accused of crashing a stolen car into stores across Albuquerque, stealing thousands in liquor, and bragging about it online.

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By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team is in Dallas today, preparing to play their first game at the National Collegiate Athletic Association DII South Central Region Championship. They will play against St. Edward’s University at Burg Center in Dallas, the team’s first

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s regular meeting of the Grant County Commission opened with legislative updates from District 28 state Sen. Gabe Ramos and District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas, fresh off the heels of the 2026 session. Ramos reported a total of nearly $9.6 million in capital

New Mexico attorney, Brian Pori, is facing legal trouble after police say he brought contraband to a prison.

The New Mexico Lobos secured a 93-77 victory over San Jose, advancing to the Mountain West semifinals. They take on San Diego State.

The new 4A state champions, the Kirtland Central Lady Broncos, joined Emily Faith in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night.

A new healthcare facility is set to bring around 500 jobs to Santa Ana Pueblo, offering a range of health services.

Valencia County is out millions after an employee fell for a scam involving a construction contractor.

Some city councilors voiced reservations on Thursday about proposed changes to the city’s purchasing procedures.

Despite it still being technically winter, New Mexico is already facing an early fire season due to warm temps and dry air.

Albuquerque - Mayor Tim Keller has narrowed down the Chief of Police search to three candidates, emphasizing the importance of public safety and experience in law enforcement. The selection will be based on the best candidate for the city.

A former farm boy, Sen. Steve Lanier (R-Aztec) likes to tell audiences that his work in the Legislature is not much different from his first boyhood job.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating several assaults reported in the bosque area. The suspect is at large.

Troy Weisler has stepped down as New Mexico State Police Chief after more than 20 years of service.

The state high school basketball championships are nearing their end, with the energy at The Pit remaining high.

An official in Lebanon says a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue learned a week ago that four relatives in Lebanon were killed by an Israel…

A local mother, who lost her daughter in a bicycling incident in Albuquerque, is taking steps to ensure no one else loses their loved one like she did.

Lillian Trujillo, who was born in Cañones, died Feb. 15, 2026, less than two months shy of her 107th birthday.

The project would consist of two parcels totaling about 304 acres with 158 single-family homes on both sides of Camino la Tierra.

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners delayed approving a potential agreement with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to work together toward the development of an…

Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people negatively impacted.

The decision by the Española Clerk’s Office to turn off security cameras in the voting room at City Hall during early voting for the recent city election caused confusion for city officials and community members.

The "truth commission" is tasked with looking into potential crimes and public corruption tied to the well-connected Epstein.

The federal government has set aside $22 million for the project, which will cost an estimated $251 million in total to complete.

The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow. On Wednesday, W…

New Mexico high school grad rates have risen to 80.6%, but college completion is lagging as students face hurdles.

A federal jury has convicted eight people accused of having links to antifa on terrorism charges over what prosecutors called an attack on a T…

Saturday, March 14 *Baxter-Curren Senior Center yard sale – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 908 Hickory St.,...Read More

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Not a lot of small-town businesses last more than 30 years, but that is exactly what Therese Higgins, aka The Jewelry Lady, has done with her shop, Gems, located at 218 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. “I moved here in 1988,” she said.

A strengthening storm system over the Rockies will bring increased winds across New Mexico with gusts expected to peak between 30 and 40 mph.

Prosecutors dismissed a felony charge against a restaurant owner accused by a New Mexico State Police officer of deleting surveillance footage that had been the subject of a subpoena in a liquor law violation investigation.

The Española City Council wants to see an ordinance to regulate the installation of privately owned fire hydrants throughout the city due to questions about liability and safety.

FORT BLISS, Texas — The first group of soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry, returned home on Wednesday, March 11.

ALBUQUERQUE — Two Colorado women and an associate are charged in a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering conspiracy that allegedly funneled methamphetamine and cocaine…

Juan Sanchez, 86, was not charged with any crimes, but he left from a traffic stop on Tesuque Pueblo with cuts and bruises.

A Taos jury found Cesar Garcia not guilty in a case where he allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver last January, while a plea hearing is set later this month in the case where he is charged with first degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Anthony Velasquez last

Plans to turn the Western Holiday Motel on the southern edge of town into a mixed-use business have fallen through. Now all that’s left of the motel is a vacant lot and some rubble.

The Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds redevelopment project is drawing public attention as discussions continue over the potential inclusion of a sports stadium, with public input being sought before finalizing the master plan.On Wednesday, County Commissioner Adriann Barboa claimed the state planned to add the stadium without informing the public,

The infected dog received veterinary care and has recovered, the state Department of Health said in a news release Friday.

Dexter High School (DHS) students Yarimi Romero, left, Gisell Martinez, center and Wendy Calderon, right, stock a "Care Cabinet" in the library in the Hagerman Communi…

KCEC advises customers to prep for power shutoffs due to critical fire weather over weekend

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network. Trump made the announcement Friday in a s…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —On Friday, Mayor Tim Keller announced the final three candidates who are being considered in the search for the next Albuquerque Police Department police chief.APD says a total of 19 people applied for the position, and seven were interviewed during the selection process. After interviews were completed, the

An RV park and multi-use campground in Ranchos de Taos is blending classic road trip camping with modern-day glamping, boutique lodging, “space cabins” and a pet park. Luxx Lodge is the latest business venture of Gordon Schaeffer, founder and CEO...

The City of Española settled a lawsuit on the eve of a trial with a man who was repeatedly run over by former city councilor Phillip Chacon, after police failed to arrest Chacon hours earlier for another attack.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transport…

Albuquerque experienced several major incidents this week, including a plane crash at Los Altos Golf Course and a fatal shooting on Menaul Blvd. Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury firm, is sponsoring the top stories.

Eight women of impact honored at the 2026 Taoseña Awards For the 8th year running, Taos News has honored eight Women of Impact from the greater Taos community in its Taos Woman publication, available in Thursday’s (March 5) edition of the...

The new organization offers free and subsidized training to help pet owners keep their dogs rather than surrender them.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — the first case in New Mexico t…

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after leading changes that drove artists away.

The chaotic scene unfolded at the tail end of a police pursuit in 2024 which resulted in officer shooting and killing Ricky Chavez.

Front page of the March 11, 1952 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 11, 1952 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The United States supreme court has decided a case affecting land that is being held in New Mexico under sale or contract with the

In the real estate market in Northern New Mexico, a handful of names have come to represent pride of people and place, an embracing of culture and history. Ryan Trujillo is one such broker, homegrown and constantly growing. Now he's ready to …

Taos County Clerk's Office was busier than usual Tuesday (Mar. 10) morning. Candidate filing day brought aspiring public servants from across the county to sign their intent to run for office in the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. While candidate...

Johnny Montoya Johnny Montoya New Mexico Highlands University has named Johnny Montoya Associate Vice President for Government Affairs. Montoya will begin his role April 1, serving in a leadership position within the university’s Government Relations Division. Montoya will serve as Associate Vice President for Government Affairs, Strategy and Operations, helping

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Animals currently in care: 86 Total intakes this week: 25 Transfers this week: 1 Animals in foster: 26 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...

After months of quiet fundraising and an impressive early response to its requests for support, St. James Episcopal Church is launching the public phase of its $3.25 million capital campaign to build, equip and create an endowment to insure the...

In Taos Pueblo, in the Taos Valley, and throughout the world there are women who live quiet unassuming lives as mothers, housewives, sisters, daughters. They manage a household, make sure children go to and come home from school, ensure meals are...

Red River rolled out three new public transit buses last week, replacing its existing fleet and improving the town’s free, on-demand ride service. according to a press release from the Town of Red River, the three buses will replace its current...

Three Taos County teenagers on a hike to the bottom of the Rio Grande Gorge were rescued Monday night (March 9) after one fell 15 feet while trying to climb back out. “I can’t confirm the specific injuries, but was told a broken pelvis, broken...

Candidates lined up to file for all 70 state House seats this week amid continued wreckage for Republicans in special elections around the nation, Those national headwinds. say our analysts, rule out any serious chance this year of Republicans altering the Democrats overwhelming House majority of 44-26. Rather, they believe

Police have arrested a Santa Clara man, John Elizalde, in connection with a fire Wednesday morning that damaged the Santa Clara post office. Officials said the building will be closed until further notice. Fire Chief Larry Montoya said that papers in a recycling bin by the front door were set

The plan to move the Roswell Police Department (RPD) headquarters to the Roswell Air Center has been delayed to consider other potential arrangements, city officials say.

At Tuesday’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) board meeting, members welcomed their newest member, Robert Chavez. Chavez was sworn in before the meeting by C…

New Mexico is once again drawing national scrutiny as multiple conservative national media outlets highlight policies and practices in the state involving late-term abortion access and gender transition support for minors. Recent investigative reports published by Life News and Townhall portray New Mexico as a national hub for permissive abortion

An investigation is ongoing into a Tuesday evening (March 10) two-vehicle accident in northwest Roswell that sent all six people involved to the hospital and resulted …

Christian Crowell Content warning: This article contains descriptions of animal abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Christian Crowell Police last week arrested a San Miguel County man on charges of bestiality and burglary after he allegedly broke into a barn and had sex with a dog.

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March 11 — Matt Snell, the bruising running back who powered the New York Jets to their iconic moment in a shocking Super Bowl III ​victory, died Tuesday morning on Lo…

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, ro…

March 7 — Former Chicago forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.

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Tuesday was the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to run for county and legislative seats, with Republicans expected to face off in several contests.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center has been busy with sports, classes and community events since its opening in August 2025. Town of Silver City Parks and Recreation Director Julian Madrid said that the center sees 100 to 200 users daily, on

Four students from Western Washington University have been selected to attend the 2026 Seattle Times Best of the Pacific Northwest Symposium. The multi-day workshop in the Seattle Times newsroom pairs students with professional mentors, sends them on reporting assignments, and provides training and special access to the work of the

From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday (March 9) signed four education bills into law aimed at improving literacy, strengthening special education oversight, increasing math requirements for teachers and lowering health care costs for...

As the newly-formed New Mexico “Truth Commission” investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County ramps up, the scope of the disgraced late financiers’ activities, contacts and travel in the Land of Enchantment is coming into...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 4, 2026 – March 8, 2026 March 4 7:35 a.m. Unknown Problem, Paseo del Cañon East — Caller advised bats were attacking his house, then...

Local and state officials are warning about a scam in which New Mexican residents are told they owe money for unpaid tolls, despite there being no toll roads in the state. “The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed medical malpractice reform and three other bills aimed at boosting health care affordability, prohibiting certain facility fees and supporting hospitals that honor Medicaid into...

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is continuing wildfire mitigation efforts across North Central New Mexico as the region faces unusually dry conditions, little precipitation and periods of high wind that increase wildfire risk. The cooperative...

Fly fishing ebbs and and flows with low snow Fishing on the Rio Grande's 70 miles of public water is great all year long, Taos Fly Shop Owner Nick Streit says, but it wasn't always like that. He remembers snowy winters growing up when anglers...

The annual Taos Valley Acequia Association meeting signals spring’s arrival in Northern New Mexico. Members were welcomed to Saturday’s (March 7) meeting by Promotora Cultural of the New Mexico Acequia Association Soledad García’s rendition of...

The Town of Taos Council voted on two items related to "dilapidated" properties in their regular meeting Tuesday (Mar. 10). For one, with council approval, the town will manage the abatement of Course Pasture. The other, located at 514 Dolan St....

Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. A Robertson High School senior with aspirations to

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined lawmakers, cabinet officials, children and child care providers on March 10, 2026, to sign her free, universal child care initiative into law. New Mexico is the first state in the U.S. to offer such a program. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined

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ALBUQUERQUE — When Sandia National Laboratories scientists Ryan Davis and Nathan Bays set out to find a better way to absorb and degrade PFAS in water sources, they ke…

CARLSBAD — Federal officials are readying nuclear waste from Idaho for disposal at a repository near Carlsbad.

A newly signed New Mexico tax law is drawing criticism from tax policy experts, who warn it could weaken the state’s business climate and make it less attractive for investment. In a March 11 analysis published by the Tax Foundation, Senior Policy Analyst Abir Mandal cautioned that Senate Bill 151,

Reyes 'Ray'Margarito OlivasReyes 'Ray' Margarito Olivas, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 88,…

SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding cul…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – State and federal officials are warning New Mexicans to stay alert as two separate scams continue circulating: Social Security…

Grants, N.M. - Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Grants, NM…

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The two seats up for grabs on the Grant County Commission will both see Democratic primary races on June 2, with five people vying for the District 1 seat alone. Candidate filings on Tuesday also set up contested races in the November general election

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The first full week of March brought steady, earlyspring conditions for local anglers, even as fishing reports slowed down again.…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early March data shows Cibola County entering a critical stretch of the water year with no snowpack in the mountains.Precipitation over…

A real debate or a three ring circus? The one and only "debate" that Dem gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has agreed to participate in with opponent Sam Bregman is in fact not a debate but one of the oddest set-ups for a candidate face-off ever seen in these enchanted parts.The

ALBUQUERQUE — A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 100 months in prison following multiple encounters with law enforcement, which resulted in the recovery of …

ALBUQUERQUE — A previously deported Mexican national, together with his Hobbs‑based distributor and her associates, has been charged in federal court with running a me…

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GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a special meeting at noon Wednesday, March 11, to conduct a public hearing and vote on the qualifications and…

This week's Athlete of the Week is Harlow Kiyite of the Lady Pirates basketball team.Harlow a freshman at Grants High School and has been a strong team player…

Adelaida GuzmanIdy went with our Lord and Savior on February 13, 2026 Idy resided in Elko NV where she lived after losing her husband Tony Guzman. Idy also…

Establishing local behavioral health services is among the agenda items the Roswell City Council is scheduled to consider this week. The councilors’ regular monthly me…

Filing day for the 2026 primary election cycle took place Tuesday, March 10, locking in a wide range of candidates seeking seats in the New Mexico Legislature. With paperwork submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office by the afternoon deadline, dozens of state House races across the state are now

SANTA FE — New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act.

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 16 Soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1115th Transportation Company responded to a plane crash on the Los Altos Golf Course on Friday.

HaalandDeb Haaland easily overpowered Sam Bregman at the Democratic party preprimary convention at the Inn of the Mountain Gods this weekend, besting the BernCo District Attorney by winning the votes of 733 delegates for 73.52 percent of the vote. Bregman managed only 264 votes or 26.48 percent. The lopsided, decisive

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ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is warning residents about a scam involving a fake court notice that is being distributed by text message an…

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 3 and March 9, 2026: Aubrey Douglas, Criminal Damage to Property. Trudy P. Lucero, Aggravated First DWI (Refused to Submit to Chemical Testing), Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Failure to Maintain Traffic

SANTA FE — New Mexico is accepting public comment until March 18 on proposed housing recovery efforts on floodplains for homes in Lincoln and Chaves counties.

The Las Vegas Fire Department, along with the Las Vegas Police Department, responded to a structure fire at approximately 2:37 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, on the 1300 Block of Pecos Street. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames visible and immediately began suppression efforts. A primary search of

United States Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not envision a career as a judge. Rather, the former law professor and mother of seven children, was “really more thinking about how to balance a career as a lawyer and being kind of a two-career family and having young children

‘Reaching new heights’ Final beam placed at future Heizer Middle School Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s …

Joe Biden’s ex-U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland secured a dominant share of support from Democrat Party insiders at the New Mexico Democrat Party’s pre-primary convention, easily defeating Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in the race for the party’s gubernatorial nomination. Delegate voting placed the far-left Democrat far ahead of

Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull reset the race for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination in Ruidoso Saturday by chalking up a formidable 57 percent preprimary convention win in the five way race for placement on the June 2 primary ballot. (All convention results here.) Hull, who received 239 of

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb. 19, 2026. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb.

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Republican and Democrat activists gathered in southern New Mexico over the weekend for their respective pre-primary conventions, marking a key step in shaping the candidate fields ahead of the June 2 primary elections. While Democrats met in Mescalero and continued tallying votes through the weekend, Republicans convened in nearby Ruidoso,

A federal grand jury indicted a Dulce man on Jan. 21, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury for an alleged attack involving a knife and a table.

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

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A group of New Mexico lawmakers representing southeastern districts talked about the results of the 2026 legislative session, which ended on Feb. 19.

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) announced the appointment of Craig R. Leager as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, effective July 1.

SANTA FE — Four federal inmates held in southern New Mexico detention facilities have tested positive for measles, bringing the number of 2026 measles cases in the sta…

CLAYTON — The first dedicated film theater in Europe opened in 1899 in France. It was beaten, however, by just two short years by the Washington Iowa State Theater in …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five organizations to expand services and programming that help…

Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. While assisting the Y.M.C.A. and Commercial club joint committee in preparing its report for the Loyal Order of Moose, William E. Gortner came across

New Mexico is once again in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a bombshell report revealed that Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Deb Haaland once flew on a private jet connected to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to reporting by the New York Post, newly

As part of the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, residents across New Mexico are invited to help answer that question by deciding what should be p…

A local man was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with the stabbing of another local man in what investigators believe was an unprovoked attack in west Roswell.

In March, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation about 33 miles northwest of Roswell in Chaves County. The operation will tak…

Love Letter Tattoo is hosting a fundraiser for DreamSkate on Friday, March 13, with $20 tattoos. Love Letter Tattoo is hosting a fundraiser for DreamSkate on Friday, March 13, with $20 tattoos. A Friday the 13th tradition is taking on new meaning this year as a local nonprofit celebrates its

Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we have a local newspaper again.” Many do not realize that we have revived, renovated, and built strong local newspaper…

The plan for an outdoor play-and-learn area at the Roswell Public Library continues to move toward an eventual groundbreaking, with the selection of a contractor now i…

A spate of good economic news has arrived in New Mexico but it's largely due to bad news from around the globe. An ABQ defense firm says they are expanding their workforce to manufacture more drones which have become a weapon of choice in the Ukraine and Middle East wars.DC

A Roswell woman was charged and arrested last week in connection with a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision nearly two years ago that resulted in the death of the pedestrian.

The book, written by local author Alicia K. Anderson, takes “ a holistic approach ” to healing burnout. The book costs $21.95, but is available to read for free at both the Las Vegas Carnegie Public Library and the Thomas C. Donnelly Library on the New Mexico Highlands University campus.

Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader at the United World College in Montezuma. She will be traveling to Albuquerque on Sunday to compete in Poetry Out Loud, a nationwide poetry recitation competition. She will also be recognized for writing an original poem. Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader

A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles according to a March 4 news release from the New Mexico Department of Health. This case brings the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to...

At the Feb. 25 meeting of the Holy Cross Medical Center board of directors, Chair Paul Sands reported that the hospital is proud to pay a “living wage” to all full-time staff who have successfully completed onboarding and training. Unlike a...

A new diner in Angel Fire is serving up gumbo, pulled pork sandwiches, catfish beignets and other Southern and Southwestern comfort foods. “It’s good food for everybody — Southwestern comfort food, basically,” John Sturdivant, owner and...

The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus has appointed Bryan Walck deputy executive director of operations, according to a news release. Walck brings nearly two decades of public transportation experience to the Blue Bus. He will...

Social media use has contributed to the prevalence and severity of mental health problems in New Mexico’s children, but their parents and grandparents are ill equipped to protect them, a University of New Mexico professor of child psychiatry...

New Mexico made strong progress in its goals to reform its troubled foster care system last year and is ready to start work on another set of goals, the state and plaintiffs in a landmark child welfare lawsuit said Monday (March 2). The New...

Police have charged a teen boy in the shooting death of 30-year-old Malik Isaiah Richards late last month. Prosecutors arrested 16-year-old Seth Gomez and booked him into a juvenile detention facility on multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder. An investigation into Gomez began after New Mexico State Police officers responded

For the past several weeks, many residents who rely on Roswell Transit’s north-south route have been walking more to visit the Walmart Supercenter.

The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning is sponsoring

The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, recogniz…

Councilor Paul WymerRio Rancho, the state's third largest city, chose GOP City Councilor Paul Wymer as their favorite mayoral candidate last night, sending him to an April 14 run-off election with Democrat Alex Piland.Wymer goes into that second election a heavy favorite after claiming 45 percent of the vote in

Some New Mexico voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of municipal elections across the state, delivering decisive victories in some cities, razor-thin margins in others, and at least one high-profile mayoral upset. In Española, incumbent first-term Mayor John Ramon Vigil was defeated by former City Councilor Dennis

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home.

Early risers were able to see the Earth's shadow partially cover the full moon on Tuesday morning as it set over south Roswell.

ALBUQUERQUE — A former federal wildlife disease expert is now leading New Mexico’s Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division, bringing specialized experience in an…

Luna Community College (LCC) has received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirming that its Institutional Actions Council (IAC) has concurred with the findings of a Focused Visit peer review team, the visiting team sent by HLC to evaluate LCC’s progress, and affirmed that the College has demonstrated

Orlando RomeroOrlando Romero, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 24, 1941, in Cubero, New…

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly 3,000 New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers — far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 24 and March 2, 2026: Loriann Garcia, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. David Salazar, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Jennifer J. Cruz, Breaking an Entering, Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Richard R. Tafoya, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Shoplifting (Over

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has officially ended the practice of placing childre…

Deb Haaland Is the debate over debates over? It seems so.After weeks of chiding from Sam Bregman for not agreeing to debates, Deb Haaland's camp has clarified that there is one debate scheduled and she will take part:The announcement comes after Haaland agreed to the debate in September 2025. The

Diminished snow pack in New Mexico, as well as ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures, could mean an active wildfire season across the state through June, according to a new long-term forecast and the National Weather Service. Fire season has already begun in New Mexico: Much of northeast New Mexico is

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Bernadine Martin has resigned from her position as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Distr…

During the “Taking Out the Trash” event in March, city residents can get rid of their spring-cleaning large-item trash free of charge.

Friday's dismissal of a second lawsuit challenging Duke Rodriguez's right to be on the June 2 primary ballot sets the stage for the next big moment--Saturday's GOP preprimary at Ruidoso where delegates from across the state will vote on placing candidates on the ballot. Insiders don't expect Rodriguez, nicknamed the

According to WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States to Live In” study, New Mexico ranks dead last in the nation — a sobering distinction that underscores years of troubling trends in education, health, and public safety. The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 51 separate indicators, including affordability, economic performance, education

An op-ed penned by Javier Martínez, Reena Szczepanski, Day Hochman-Vigil and Raymundo Lara and published in the Albuquerque Journal and the Los Alamos Reporter paints a glowing picture of the 2026 Legislative Session. But New Mexicans say the self-congratulatory tone ignores a glaring reality: meaningful crime reform once again died

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly immigration and border crime enforcement statistics Friday, outlining a significant number of federal charges filed over the past week as part of ongoing border security operations in the state. According to the report, in the one-week period

Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world music at the Plaza Hotel on March 14. Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world

Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The East side Elks’ soliciting committee, composed of H.G. Murphey, Dr. C.S. Losey and M.M. Padgett, was out today disposing of tickets to those

A Santa Fe district judge on Friday dismissed a legal challenge seeking to remove Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez from the 2026 primary ballot, marking the second court ruling this week rejecting claims about his eligibility. State District Judge Matthew Wilson determined that the most recent complaint, filed by fellow

Romero and Stansbury in DCWhen ABQ Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury invited Santa Fe state Rep. Andrea Romero to be her guest at the State of the Union Tuesday night the Alligators started splashing. Like many other Dems, the pair boycotted the actual speech and instead joined Epstein survivors to mark

The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site near his residence. Several residents of Bonita Estates near Storrie Lake raised concerns about the site. The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site

Far-left New Mexico Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez is drawing sharp criticism after making what many are calling an insane claim about voter ID laws, asserting that Republicans support voter identification requirements because “they don’t want women to vote… they don’t want working families to vote.” New Mexico Democrat Rep. Teresa

In April of 2025, voters approved a General Obligation (G.O) Bond in the amount of $7.3 million. The Mora Independent School District (MISD) Board of Education along with our staff, students, and administration are very grateful to the community and will never tire of expressing our gratitude. In September 2025

From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what is known at the United World College castle Monday morning. Medina, Seymour and Montoya helped establish Escuela Antonio Jose Martinez at the site in the 1970s. From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what

The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session concluded with a sharp partisan divide over public safety, taxes, healthcare, immigration policy, and government expansion. While lawmakers advanced several significant measures, dozens of high-profile proposals were defeated, leaving both sides claiming victories and frustrations. Among the most notable bipartisan wins was HB80, which

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

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.

A tragic Monday unfolded across New Mexico as two separate law enforcement incidents shook communities from Albuquerque to Fort Sumner — including the heartbreaking line-of-duty death of a veteran sergeant with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Monday evening that one of its sergeants

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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