City councilors hope to steer project to industrial area

Prosecutors are seeking to detain a man accused of filming content with children and infants

Mayor Michael Garcia said panhandling at fast-food restaurants is part of a bigger issue Santa Fe needs to address.

Veteran GOP lawmaker disqualified for failing to submit proper nominating petitions

Luis Sanchez, charged in the killing of a 4-year-old and the wounding of his family, is the fourth Metropolitan Detention Center inmate to die this year in an apparent suicide

Shaped by a tragic backstory, a local patrols Central to aid those experiencing homelessness and advocate for civic engagement

Draft of upcoming budget zeroes out previous $13.5m appropriation for tribal college

Notes and tidbits from Monday's meeting

Torrez joins sheriff to encourage use of ballistics database

John D’Amato, a lawyer who spent more than 30 years defending Albuquerque officers and deputies, has died at 70 after a career devoted to law enforcement clients statewide

A handful of legal challenges could strip a few candidates off New Mexicans’ ballots ahead of the June 2 primary election. Already, two challenges disqualified candidates from the primary election, and another two are pending in court. When a candidate files to run for office, they must turn in a

Prosecutors described woman's 2023 death as 'torture'

Both men were drinking before the fatal shooting

City prepared to take the federal government to court if tested

Annual event at Bataan Memorial Building marks surrender to Japan

Police say woman reported her ex-boyfriend would bring a bomb on American Airlines flight, prompting a search

30 passengers evacuated, a dozen injured

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has relaunched its statewide volunteer program with a new centralize…

A Colfax County man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison after being found guilty on felony sex charges involving two minors, according to a press release from the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Dustin Lee Pettit was found guilty...

New Mexico state Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Elephant Butte) announced on Wednesday morning that she had lost a legal challenge to her re-election campaign’s legitimacy and won’t appear on the June 2 primary ballot. The Republican, who first won the seat in 2016 and unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022, said

Police say the 23-year-old turned himself in after alleged stabbing during fight in Southeast Albuquerque

Governor's spokesman says pay raises necessary as some top appointees start leaving for new jobs

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest returns to Expo New Mexico with more than 200 vendors and local makers serving chocolate, coffee and other sweet treats this weekend.

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Police say the boy shot another 13-year-old in back of the head, injuring him

A local online jewelry business says hackers drained its Shopify account to 18 cents, leaving sales, restocks and shipping at a standstill.

Suit alleges medical system fired disabled employee in violation of ADA

LAS CRUCES — New Mexico meat processing businesses may apply for a share of approximately $3 million in state grant funding beginning April 13…

Second death since landmark's sidewalks were closed to foot traffic, comes days after raised-railing designs released

More tenants revealed for the $150 million project as land sale crosses finish line

SANTA FE — Median family income in New Mexico grew faster than in any other state in 2024, child poverty fell by the largest margin in the nation and kindergarten read…

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School baseball team found its rhythm late, using a five-run surge in the bottom of the fifth inning to shake off a sluggish start and cruise past Shiprock 11-1 on Thursday at John Gutierrez Field. The win marks the Bobcats’ fourth straight district victory and

ALBUQUERQUE – If you've ever planned to motor west and take the highway that's the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the devastating

FARMINGTON – The Cleveland High softball team scored seven runs in the top of the fifth inning, breaking a 6-6 tie and preserving a 13-10 win Tuesday on the road over Piedra Vista at the Sports Complex. Sophomore Danika Jaime and senior Naia Thompson each collected four hits and scored

It is unclear if there was any damage

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife urges outdoor recreationists to remain cautious following two separate incidents involving un…

Albuquerque - Police responded to reports of a possible shooting Thursday evening in northeast Albuquerque, prompting a significant law enforcement presence in the area. According to initial information, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched around 6:40 PM to the 5920 block of McLeod Rd NE after receiving reports

A 63-year-old woman is in custody after deputies say she pointed a gun at two village workers, leading to a nearly seven-hour standoff.

Luna, who was most likely headed to a slaughterhouse, now gets a second chance at life

Grant County is hopping with a variety of egg hunts and religious services this Easter weekend. The town of Silver City Parks and Recreation Department and Scott Park Golf Links will host a free Easter Egg Open on Friday beginning at 4 p.m., with egg hunts beginning at 5:30. The

Attorneys also asking federal judge to approve detailed jury questionnaire

FARMINGTON – The 2026 live racing season opens Friday at SunRay Park and Casino with both anticipation for the action and uncertainty about the future. SunRay Park’s opening weekend consists of three stakes races, beginning Friday with the $70,000 New Mexico Breeders Stakes, for 3-year-old statebred quarter horses racing 400

Southern NM congressman says conditions 'beneath our American values'

Vargas served on state Court of Appeals before joining the high court

New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival draws thousands to Edgewood

SANTA FE — On Thursday, District Judge Bryan Biedscheid rejected Meta's motion to postpone the bench trial in State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms Inc., clearing the …

Police did not release victim's identity, details are limited

The Western New Mexico University Mustangs men's tennis team narrowly lost to the Rattlers during their first homestand. Key doubles victories kept them competitive before falling short overall by one point.

Police arrested a Silver City man Wednesday in the shooting of a 17-year-old girl on March 29. Abran Travis Grijalva, 37, was arrested at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Silver City police and is being held in the Grant County Detention Center on charges of attempted murder, two counts

'Amount of water in the river is not sufficient to meet irrigation demand,' says Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the changes that the Lobo athletics program has been going through.

As a result, some federal criminal prosecutors have absorbed immigration cases

A local woman has been criminally charged after calling an airline Wednesday morning and making what investigators found to be a false report that her ex-boyfriend was…

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival will bring more than 21,000 fans and over 200 vendors to Expo New Mexico this weekend.

New Mexico's snowpack is 17% of normal this year

Contract termination stems from legal dispute over payment, according to the fire department

Nine-day trip marks Lujan Grisham's latest travels abroad as New Mexico governor

A business owner along Central says the city cited him for weeds and litter the very day after he reported trash from a homeless encampment next to his property.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent On Thursday morning, exactly one year to the day after Gila trout eggs arrived in the mail at G.W. Stout Elementary School, Keith Rogers’ sixth-grade science students released the fish they had raised from those eggs into Lake Roberts. “They are a very rare

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hispanic Access Foundation announced on Thursday the 2026 dates for the 12th annual Latino Conservation Week (LCW) to take place Sept. 12-20. LC…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Drought and bark beetles are causing tree death in the New Mexico Forestry Division’s Socorro District, which includes Grant County. Long-term drought was a predisposing factor for the mortality event in the greater Gila ecosystem, officials said, with acute winter drought as an inciting

SANTA FE — New Mexico passed an independent audit of its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) finances with no significant findings, confirming that the state accurately and transparently accounted for $33.53 billion in public funds — and delivered the results among the earliest in state history.

Weir was head coach of UNM and NMSU before turning to athletics administration

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Wednesday excoriated the state’s child welfare agency for prioritizing “family reunification” over the safety of the children in its care, and said his office will be suing the agency over allegations it misused state confidentiality laws to hide systemic failures. During a news

Lawsuit filed to bar agency from using confidentiality laws to cover up failures, retaliate against foster parents

The Cobre Board of Education named two finalists in their superintendent search during a special meeting Thursday. The board unanimously named Verenice Gutierrez and Carla Spaniel after holding closed-session interviews with all six semifinalists over two meetings Tuesday and Thursday — nine hours total. Board Secretary Angelina Hardin nominated Jeff

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in a statement Wednesday evening said a new report from the state Department of Justice excoriating the state’s child welfare agency “captures a system of the past.” The governor also defended steps taken by her administration to address problems she described as endemic to

Former Presbyterian Hospital employee is accused of trading and selling child sexual abuse videos on messaging app Kik

Six of the nation's top 10 most abnormally hot months have been in the last 10 years

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Theater lovers in Grant County have two shows to choose from running this Easter weekend. “Dog Gone,” written and directed by local playwright Brenda McFarlane, will open Friday and run through April 19 at El Sol Theatre, 404 N. Bullard St. “Dog Gone” is

Some of the nation’s biggest retail names—including Target, Burlington, and In-N-Out Burger—are headed to UNM’s South Campus.

Western New Mexico University's women's tennis team ended its home series against the Rattlers with a loss on March 28. The Mustangs were unable to secure wins in both doubles and singles matches but look ahead to their next matchup against UT Dallas Comets.

UNM's nurse-midwifery program ranks 7th nationwide

At APS, teachers say immigration fears are keeping students out of school

Republican lawmaker urges governor to join more than 20 others states that have opted in

Republican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.

Funding floodgates for New Mexico’s health care system are officially open. During this year’s legislative session – which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham dubbed a “health care session” – lawmakers concerned about a growing provider shortage directed hundreds of millions of dollars at the problem. This session brought especially massive spending

Josiah Ontiveros, 16, was the youngest of the four men charged over the March 2025 shootout during an informal car meet in Las Cruces

Elk, cutthroat trout patterns are changing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced on Wednesdaythat he had filed a lawsuit against the Children, Youth and Families Departmentfollowing a year-long investigation that uncovered systemic failures, tragic child deaths, and alleged misuse of confidentiality provisions."In the last two years, 14 children have lost their lives in

Plan anticipates a $35 million cut in operating funds

FY 2026 Silver City event sponsorships FY 2025 Silver City event sponsorships FY 2024 Silver City event sponsorships By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The first inklings of problems with the town’s longtime funding of event sponsorships may have come last fall, when the Chiricahua Apache Nation learned that the

Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark one of two clerks vying for state's top elections job

Bans smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning and gas fires on non-municipal, non-federal, non-tribal lands

Suspects face additional murder charge in incident that killed two, injured five

State plans to build new 165,000-square foot executive office building on site

She is the lead engineer for the main navigation flight control and propulsion systems

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday swore in Julie J. Vargas as its 44th chief justice, succeeding David K. Thomson, for a two-year term. The chief justice’s duties include presiding over proceedings for the state’s highest court, its overall administration, including budget and general operations, along with advocacy at

A spokeperson for the state agency confirmed that Deputy Cabinet Secretary Danielle Gilliam, 41, resigned March 30.

A judge removed state Rep. Rebecca Dow from the ballot, disqualifying her nominating petitions as she seeks a fifth term in the House.

Storm chances will build across much of New Mexico this afternoon.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Representatives from architecture and engineering firm Stantec updated the public on priorities and heard comments and questions during the third and final Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan community workshop, held Wednesday at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The meeting consisted of

New Mexico leaders challenge Trump administration's rushed 7-day comment period to remove Chaco Canyon's 10-mile buffer zone.

City Council votes down proposal to enact instant runoff for municipal elections

The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. It has all the makings of an epic saga. The Animas River, one of the last undammed rivers to meander through southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico, has once again been named in the top 10

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The two finalists for the Cobre Board of Education’s superintendent search will participate in a public forum today. Finalists Verenice Gutierrez and Carla Spaniel provided biographies to the Daily Press this week. Gutierrez was born and raised in El Paso, and holds degrees from

Police say suspects lured man to Old Town-area home before killing him

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education set a date for their final three superintendent candidate interviews during a special meeting Monday. The board will hold a special meeting on April 16 at 4:30 p.m. for the interviews with one hour and 15 minutes

Questions about whether candidate meets eligibility requirement likely to persist despite ruling

Española Humane will host a benefit dinner Sit, Stay and Support as a patio kickoff beginning at 4 p.m. April 23 at Cowgirl BBQ, 319 S. Guadal…

Town is looking at all options, hasn't 'ruled out dealing with Santa Fe County,' mayor says

Two federal agencies on Monday issued a notice to formally reverse efforts to ban mining in the Upper Pecos, potentially opening up nearly 165,000 acres for mineral extraction. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management under the Biden administration had supported an administrative mining ban on mining in

Isabella's journey follows a harrowing year of cancer treatments

Public questions costs, fairness as school board mulls action

New Mexico Reforestation Center set for April 27 groundbreaking in Las Vegas

In what may be his final Holy Week visit before retirement, Archbishop John Wester marks Good Friday with inmates at the Penitentiary of New Mexico

A federal judge in Phoenix has rejected a plea agreement that would have allowed a man who acknowledged beating a Navajo elder and leaving her…

"We all have the same goal," Sen. Ben Ray Luján said. "We want claimants to be made as whole as possible. We want them to be paid."

The new executive office building, which state leaders have said is badly needed, will measure about 165,000 square feet.

FEMA says it will keep its Mora claims office open for the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Wildfire, and move it to the Mora County Courthouse as wildfire victims still wait for payments.

Researchers at New Mexico Tech were able to catch a glimpse of the Artemis II capsule via telescope as it makes its way back to Earth.

Ambrose Castellano, running for the seat he once held, is accused of battery and conspiracy in a case that left a man with a broken leg.

It's not clear why staff stopped cooperating after an initial report, but as a felon, Epstein wasn't allowed to possess firearms.

The federal government has faced fierce opposition in the communities where it's purchased warehouses.

The complaint stems from statements Rosemary Romero is accused of making to a man who had supported Christine Robertson.

Showers and thunderstorms will build across New Mexico on Friday and Saturday before wind gusts up to 50 mph raise fire danger.

The defendant's attorney says he admits he killed his ex-girlfriend and her son, but claims the deaths weren't premeditated.

Otero County is defending its Immigration and Custom Enforcement jail contract after the state asked the Supreme Court to block the county’s extension.

A federal judge in Phoenix has rejected a plea agreement that would have allowed a man who acknowledged beating a Navajo elder and leaving her for dead to avoid more prison time. Preston Henry Tolth now will face trial on charges of carjacking and assault in relation to the 2021

A former pediatric nurse accused of having child pornography will get to wait for his trial outside of jail from home.

Fed up with illegal dumping, Dixon-area residents recently took matters into their own hands, coordinating with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Taos County to clean up two illegal dump sites. According to a BLM spokesperson, the agency’s...

New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence is teaming up with the Albuquerque Police Department for a gun buyback event this Saturday, April 11.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Gabriel Montano outside a residence west of Old Town Tuesday night led to the arrest of Xavier Torres, 22, and John Gonzales, 19, an Albuquerque Police Department news release said.APD officers went to 3216 Don Gabal Lp. Northwest just before 8 p.m.

Spring in New Mexico is a season of renewal — longer days, warmer temperatures and, of course, wind — and a natural reminder to reset our health habits. This April, le…

For 25 years, Golden Willow Retreat Center has provided what founder Ted Wiard calls a “sanctuary for loss,” a space where people come not because of a diagnosis, identity, or belief system, but because something in their life has shattered...

Police arrested a person accused of falsely reporting that their ex-romantic partner was going to take a bomb onto a plane in Roswell.

Lucy Salazar of northern New Mexico waited more than six years for a kidney transplant before receiving a life-changing gift from her friend, Natalie Vigil.Salazar was diagnosed in 2010 after a routine employer health screening showed she was diabetic and in kidney failure, even though she said she felt completely

NMDOT will be doing signal work at one of the busiest west side intersections in Albuquerque this weekend. Find another route.

LBUQUERQUE – APD homicide detectives arrested two suspects in the overnight shooting death that occurred in front of a residence west of Old Town. Detectives arrested Xavier Torres, 22, and John Gonzales, 19, and charged them for fatally shooting Gabriel Montaño, 20, on April 7th, 2026. Torres and Gonzales claimed

Valerie Sandoval, a graduate and volleyball coach at the school who is acting secretary of CYFD, was also under consideration.

The Ronald McDonald House gives families a place to stay when their kids receive treatment at the hospital but they need help to fulfill that mission here in New Mexico.

LEMITAR, N.M. —Farmers along the Middle Rio Grande are bracing for a difficult growing season as low snowpack and shrinking river flows leave them scrambling for water.According to the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, this year’s snowpack is among the worst on record. With the Rio Grande already looking more

Sisodia’s presentation is part of the three-day District Conference & Celebration, which continues through Saturday.

Rep. Dow (Eddie Moore, Journal)Don't believe the optimists. It can always get worse. Case in point is the latest downer development for state Republicans. State Rep. Rebecca Dow, one of the leading lights left in the beleaguered minority party, flubbed the petition process for her re-election bid and has been

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. A 40-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly forcing his teen daughter to engage in sexual acts with him several times during the past four years. Prosecutors charged Paul

Water tops opponents’ concerns

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Ygnacio Barrera Morales brought a sense of justice, not just to his courtroom but to other parts of his life and to those around him, his family and friends said. Even at the age of 97, he still fought for what he believed in,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A homicide suspect was killed by his brother while awaiting trial, according to the District Attorney's Office.Elijah Martinez was out on a $20,000 bond following a shooting incident in 2024.AdvertisementAccording to investigators, 31-year-old Martienz was found dead with a single gunshot wound at a home in Sapello. Upon

University of Texas at El Paso is moving forward with plans to establish a law school—an effort that could have major ripple effects across the border in southern New Mexico, where a severe shortage of attorneys is already straining the justice system. The university recently announced a $5 million contribution

Construction of Onkalo began on the west coast in 2004 as the site for the final resting place for tons of dangerous radioactive waste.

Work will start in late April or early May on the Avenida Vista Grande Bridge over the Cañada de Los Alamos waterway.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The University of New Mexico has kicked off its24-hour giving campaignto raise money for scholarships, emergency relief, and student initiatives across various Lobo programs.Last year, the campaign saw over 2,500 donors contribute more than $1 million, and the university hopes to reach 2,000 donors again this year.AdvertisementDonors can

The attorney general said he will ask for major changes to how Meta's platforms operate, including restricting minors' social media time.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting its 18th annual Native American fashion show Thursday night at the UNM Continuing Education Auditorium, showcasing traditional and contemporary Indigenous designs.Students in an after-school program helped organize the event, spending months connecting with designers and preparing for the show. This year's featured designers

The New Mexico Department of Justice filed court documents statingmillions of shares of PNM sold to Blackstoneshould be voided.State lawyers argued the sale violated New Mexico law and was not pre-approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.AdvertisementPrevious proceedings saw eight million shares of PNM, owned by TXNM Energy, go

Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque has proposed eliminating nearly 250 city positions in an effort to save $35 million.The positions include 25 bus drivers, 12 police dispatchers and 39 teaching positions at community centers, which Keller's administration has labeled as redundant. However, Keller's administration says the quality of services will

In the extraordinary moment on Thursday, the first lady denied any association with Epstein and called accusations that she was involved in Ep…

SILVER CITY, N.M. —A 17-year-old was riding inside a vehicle when she was shot near an southwest New Mexico intersection.Your neighborhood:Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsAdvertisementSilver City police said the teen was shot just after midnight in the area of East Market and Corbin Streets on Sunday, March 29.

A new feature at a floral shop is designed to let children’s curiosity and creativity bloom. Outside of Flowers on 11th, a small wooden bench invites children to create a bouquet from artificial flowers and other supplies, just like employees inside the store would do. Dubbed a Curiosity Corner, it’s

Three requests to allow businesses to operate properties within residential areas were recommended by members of the Roswell Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday.

ELEPHANT BUTTE — On Wednesday, Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a 224-page investigative report finding that New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department …

The Chevron Questa Mine closed in 2014 but the oil giant’s presence in Questa persists. Nearly 100 years of molybdenum mining produced quantities of waste that will likely take decades to clean up, and a 2017 consent decree between Chevron Mining...

Ufologist Nick Pope dies at 60

Stephanie Garcia Richard speaks on the failings that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to lease state land and what her office has done to try to ensure…

A student at Taos Middle School was found in possession of parts of what appeared to be a weapon during school hours on Wednesday, prompting the response of school officials and the Taos Police Department. According to a statement from Taos...

GALLUP, N.M. —Gallup Police are currently investigating an active scene at Rehoboth School in Gallup.According to police, officers were dispatched to 10 Ute Circle after receiving a call for a suicidal threat. The caller identified the individual as Avery Curley.AdvertisementUpon arrival, officers determined Curley was no longer at the residence.

Crews will be doing more work on Interstate 40 in an area near where a crash claimed the life of a Bernalillo County sergeant.

SANTA FE — New Energy Economy (NEE) on Tuesday issued a forceful response to testimony filed by Blackstone and TXNM/PNM in Case No. 25-00060-UT, calling the arguments …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Attorney General Raul Torrez is planning to sue the Children, Youth, and Families Department following a year-long investigation by the New Mexico Department of Justice that uncovered severe child safety issues.The lawsuit is claiming that CYFD was abusing the state’s confidentiality laws in order to cover up their

Cadets practice rigorously for the Zia Rising event

Las Vegan Jim Terr was living on the West Coast in 1974 when he first heard about the human-potential seminar, EST, and the following year began a deep dive into the controversial human development program which lasted until the early 1980s. The seminar was experienced by over one million people.

ALBUQUERQUE — April is nationally recognized as both Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM). The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual …

The Town of Taos’ effort to distribute $300,000 in cannabis tax revenue to critical social services hasn’t yet reached fruition after two failed requests for proposals, confusion from applicants and alleged conflict of interest involving a town...

PHOENIX, AZ (AP) — A federal judge in Phoenix has rejected a plea agreement that would have allowed a man who admitted to beating a Navajo elder and leaving her for dead to avoid more prison time.Preston Henry Tolth, 26, now will face trial on charges of carjacking and assault

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 1 at 6 p.m., the New Mexico Delegation brings together representatives from the U.S. military service academies for a virtual Q&A session…

The decision will cause the city to forfeit a $684,000 payment into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund the developer had attempted to pay the city.

New Mexico's child welfare agency is more interested in hiding its failures than protecting children, the state Justice Department wrote.

A Choreographer's Showcase at the Railyard Performance Center includes performances by La Emi, Elli Hindmarch and Mike Garcia, Myra Krien and …

Albuquerque - We are updating the public on what led to the heavy police response at the Econo Lodge near 57th Street and Iliff Rd NW yesterday, where officers from the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Robert Sedillo, 38, on a felony warrant because he failed to appear on a previous

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico Department of Justice today released a comprehensive investigative report detailing systemic failures within the Children, Youth and Families Department and filed a lawsuit seeking to end CYFD's misuse of state confidentiality laws to evade accountability and retaliate against the foster parents, caregivers, and investigators

This was written on our last glorious day of rain, April 1.

Jose Orozco announced he is "formally supporting" fellow Republican Greg Cunningham as the GOP campaigns to unseat Gabe Vasquez.

Emails between the city manager and councilors on a developer's rejected payment of nearly $700,000 for affordable housing have not been released.

The Santa Fe animal shelter named the trio Akio, Kuma and Toshiro, who, were thought to be around 2 years old. They were adopted separately in March.

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in re…

The state Department of Justice alleges CYFD wields state law in retaliating against critical foster parents and skirting accountability.

"To have a Route 66 book in the Little Golden Book line — it's like chocolate and peanut butter," said author Diane Muldrow, who lives in Las …

SILVER CITY — They call her "the butterfly lady."

Video captured in Sam Bregman's official capacity as Bernalillo County district attorney was used in a campaign ad.

James Kurui is working on a project headed by Highlands Chemistry Chair Dr. Nabanita Saikia, an assistant professor of physical/computational chemistry. James Kurui is working on a project headed by Highlands Chemistry Chair Dr. Nabanita Saikia, an assistant professor of physical/computational chemistry. New Mexico Highlands University sophomore James Kurui has

The state agency argues the $400 million stock sale should be considered null and void, while PNM seeks retroactive approval.

Justice Julie J. Vargas, who was first appointed to the court in 2020, will serve in the role for the next two years.

Dow said she plans to appeal the state District Court ruling on her nominating petitions to the New Mexico Supreme Court.

Valdemar DeHerrera, a Bataan veteran who died in July is honored in the state's yearly commemoration.

A 16-year-old Taos resident was sentenced Monday (March 30) to a two-year commitment at the New Mexico Youth Diagnostics and Development Center in Albuquerque. District Judge Jeffrey Shannon handed down the sentence after the teen pleaded guilty...

A new impact study commissioned by UNM-Taos demonstrates the significant educational, economic, and community benefits of the proposed Cielo Centro Observatory, a cornerstone of the college’s broader Cielo Centro — Sky Center — project. Conducted...

Imagine Children’s Museum, 104 Des Georges Pl., is adding a café to its offerings and the public is invited to a soft opening Monday (April 13) and grand opening Wednesday (April 15). Imagine Art Café is an art-infused gathering space designed to...

On Saturday (April 4), the Taos of Taos hosted its fourth annual Easter Eggstravaganza, where kids and their family members can enjoy free food and participate in its yearly Easter Egg hunt, which features over 20,000 eggs. The events are...

A recent analysis of the economic impact of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation sector paints a picture of an industry that is thriving in some respects while still struggling to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in terms of job...

The city of Raton is working with Picuris Pueblo on a deal that could create an economic shakeup in the New Mexico-Colorado border region and offer a fresh revenue stream for the remote tribe. A casino project has been in the works for more than...

The New Mexico Forestry Division enacted statewide fire restrictions Monday (April 6). According to a news release, “unseasonably hot weather and dry fuel conditions” prompted the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Forestry Division to...

Taos County received an unmodified, or “clean,” audit opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, according to a presentation by Cordova CPAs at the regular county commission meeting Tuesday (April 7). "We rendered an unmodified opinion,...

Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera said in a press release Monday (April 6) that deputies have recovered the remains of an individual who died by suicide at the Rio Grande Gorge Bride on the afternoon of Easter Sunday (April 5). "Today your...

The state Supreme Court today reaffirmed the legal framework followed in New Mexico to determine whether a defendant’s convictions violate constitutional double jeopardy protections against multiple punishments for the same crime. In a unanimous...

Nearly four years after opening its doors, Taos Food Hall’s premiere restaurant, La Terraza de Taos Cocina, has entered a new phase.The Bahena family has settled into a larger space in the food hall’s ground floor, renovated the patio, and in the...

Only three hours into Holy Tuesday, in the dead of night in Ranchos de Taos, seventh-generation santero, Angelo L. Romero was dressed in all black from head to toe with a 49ers cap. His partner, Cindy Ann Miera y Romero, followed Romero in a...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from March 9 to March 15, 2026. Animals currently in care: 91 Total intakes this week: 17 Transfers this week: 0 Animals in foster: 24 Pounds of food: 550 Number of animal...

Heritage Inspirations is expanding its presence in Taos this spring with new community programs, discounted tours for residents and a new public-facing location. The experiential travel company recently launched a series of community-focused...

Ya’ gotta break a few eggs Stone Elementary students learn STEM theory, practice with …

Ya’ gotta break a few eggs Stone Elementary students learn STEM theory, practice with egg drop event Andy Brosig/News-Sun To the accompaniment of many cheers, a few groans and a good number of kerplunks, thuds and splats, students at Stone Elementary in Hobbs got a first-hand lesson in Science, Technology,

A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known…

The Department of Justice has indicated that former Attorney General Pam Bondi won't appear for a scheduled deposition next week before a Hous…

Jon Sandoval, who offers free FlingGolf clinics, poses with a FlingStick used to play the game on Monday at the Gene Torres Golf Course. Jon Sandoval, who offers free FlingGolf clinics, poses with a FlingStick used to play the game on Monday at the Gene Torres Golf Course. A sport

Albuquerque - Around 8:15 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were called out to a shooting in the area of Mountain Road and Don Gabal Loop NW. Police were advised of a person with a possible head injury that was not breathing. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was also dispatched. Upon

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) reminds customers to call 811 before starting any digging projects. Accidentally striking a natural gas line creates a dang…

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A New Mexico judge has removed Republican state Rep. Rebecca Dow, the House Republicans’ caucus chair, from the June primary ballot following a legal challenge filed by her former Democrat opponent—an outcome critics say highlights growing concerns about partisan tactics being used to reshape the state’s political landscape. The ruling

SANTA FE — The agenda for the 2026 Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS) consists of 26 live sessions, including the debut of a track devoted to rural topics. The early …

Following a yearlong investigation, the New Mexico Department of Justice issued a 224-page report documenting the cases of at least 28 childre…

ALBUQUERQUE — On Monday, Attorney General Raúl Torrez and the New Mexico Department of Justice’s (NMDOJ) Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Bureau secured a minimum of 20 …

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The first week of April brought the kind of activity that signals the start of the warm-season fishing routine in Cibola County: campers…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With a goal of protecting the U.S. 180 highway bridge over the Gila River, the New Mexico Department of Transportation presented several concepts of plans to the Cliff and Gila communities at a meeting held Thursday evening. The NMDOT has secured about $10 million

In the April 1 edition of the Cibola Citizen, the baseball statistics listed on the sports page for Estevan Barela against Kirtland were incorrect. Those stats…

SANTA FE — Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico dropped 23% between 2021 and 2024, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Tuesday as the state marks Alcohol Awa…

Dwight JulianDwight, Nov 6, 1945 - Mar 21, 2026, found a deep sense of freedom in life away from the bustle of busy cities. He spent countless hours working on…

SANTA FE — New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at…

GRANTS, N.M. “Fear the Gap” was the name of the most recent track meet the Pirates participated in. It was held at Piedra Vista High School last weekend.…

By CHERYL THORNBURG Daily Press Correspondent GLENWOOD—If you’re looking for something to do in the great outdoors, check out the annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering this Saturday, April 11, at Glenwood Community Park. The event features teams cooking up delicious meals in Dutch ovens at campsites around the park. Visitors

We want to clearly inform our readers and our community that the physical office of the Cibola Citizen will be closing. This is not an April Fools’ joke. It is…

Before this latest world crisis is over New Mexicans may have to be treated for a guilt complex. The rising cost of oil--trading at around $100 a barrel--is going to contribute untold millions in royalties to already bulging state coffers, if the price stays anywhere near that level. Add in

Mae M. LynchMae M. Lynch passed away peacefully at home in Prewitt on March 31, with family and loved ones in her presence during her final days. She was 80…

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent On Tuesday, Grant County government departments presented their annual budget requests to the Grant County Commission — and during his presentation, Grant County DWI Prevention Administrator Daniel Graves reported that his program would no longer be able to fund Corre Cantinas, the after-hours ride

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for pea…

Cecilia Thigpen MethvinCecilia Thigpen Methvin, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished member of the Grants community, passed away peacefully on March 29…

SANTA FE — Visitors to 12 of New Mexico's historic sites and museums will have free public Wi-Fi access after the state’s broadband office awarded the Department of Cu…

GRANTS, N.M. – Three young athletes from Grants earned statewide recognition last month after strong performances at the Knights of Columbus New Mexico State…

A lean state investment of just $20 million has gone far, leading to growth of adult learners pursuing certificates and GED diplomas.

Prosecutors don't believe Isaac Apodaca wielded the sword in the killing, but said he encouraged it and offered to help clean up.

A joint city and county resolution sponsored an annual parade on Airport Road in Chávez's honor, but it may have occurred only once.

State lawmakers hoped to close down New Mexico immigration detention centers, but the contract offers a workaround.

While one candidate has the advantage, the race remains wide open with nearly half of Democratic primary voters still undecided.

U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández and Melanie Stansbury called for the president's removal over the threats.

Meow Wolf has been without a permanent CEO since Jose Tolosa resigned last April.

The Forward Party takes root in New Mexico this week. Can it make a bigger splash than the Prohibitionists, Greens and Libertarians?

A joint resolution under consideration by the city and the county would terminate a 2008 agreement for the 1,075-acre parcel.

The death comes as the state has begun moving forward with plans to install higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to prevent suicides.

New Mexico Republicans will have their hopes dashed if they expect independent voters to start bumping their numbers. Despite being allowed for the first time to vote in primary elections, a majority of the independents will likely choose to vote in the Democratic primary. That's the conclusion of our political

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 31 and April 6, 2026: Lorena Gallegos, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) - Attempt, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, APO Arrest Order (Three Counts). Richard Daniel Conway, Escape From a Community Custody Release Program -

RUIDOSO DOWNS — A $2.7 million sidewalk and lighting improvement project on U.S. 70 between milepost 260 to milepost 262 (from Ruidoso to Ruidoso Downs) began Wednesday.

A new water rights lease between the city government and Leprino Foods Co. is among the agenda items that Roswell City Councilors will consider during their meeting th…

Anyone driving by 3601 N. Main St., where Antigua Cocina Mexicana used to be, will be seeing new activity. A familiar restaurant is moving in, which used to be in the …

As construction begins on a taxpayer-funded abortion facility in southern New Mexico, pro-life organizations across the state are mobilizing in what they describe as a historic show of unity. A newly formed coalition of pro-life leaders announced plans to gather on April 10 in Albuquerque, bringing together organizations from across

New Mexico forestry officials banned prescribed burns, fireworks, campfires, smoking or burning excess gas produced in oil and gas extraction on state lands starting April 6, 2026, due to the state’s wildfire risk. New Mexico forestry officials banned prescribed burns, fireworks, campfires, smoking or burning excess gas produced in oil

Many residents in the Roswell area felt the ground shaking at 2:01 p.m. Monday. The magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 59.5 miles south of Roswell, between Artesia and …

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing renewed scrutiny after traveling outside his district to attack a federal immigration detention facility in El Paso—a move critics say underscores his consistently open-borders posture and ongoing efforts to undermine immigration enforcement across the region. Vasquez conducted what he described as a “Congressional Oversight”

That competitive contest for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State is getting front-paged as opponents of Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark try to tie her in legal knots by claiming that she has violated the law by repeatedly posting early and absentee election results before the official closing

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced this week that federal prosecutors filed more than 170 immigration-related criminal charges in a one-week period, highlighting the scale of ongoing enforcement along the southern border and in newly designated federal security zones in the state. According to

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) cadets recently gained a rare and valuable educational experience as they observed a human autopsy at the Office of the Medical In…

Sunday, April 5 *Easter *Easter in Rotary Park – 5 p.m., Rotary Park, West 18th...Read More

For years, the month of April was defined by "awareness," a national campaign to ensure the public could identify the signs of autism. In 2011, the Autistic Self Advoc…

SANTA FE — New Mexico has launched a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about two tools for reducing gun violence: free gun locks available through the N…

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Today in sports, information about the baseball doubleheader between Dexter and New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) that took place on Thursday. Also, the state quali…

Dave Says – Dear Dave, I have two cars. One is paid for, and I owe $23,000 on the other. These are...Read More

Trans Aero MedEvac is now providing patients that need transport to a medical facility outside of Chaves County with free transport. This service joins the existing ba…

City government officials have been looking at potential relocation sites for the Roswell Police Department (RPD) headquarters, according to participants during a meet…

Front page of the April 2, 1900 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the April 2, 1900 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Santa Fe, N.M., (AP) Unless residents of Springer change their present sentiments, it appeared today, the district highway shops are likely to remain in

New Mexico Wildlife Federation (NMWF) managers recommend that the state reduce hunting for pronghorn and ibex in response to falling population numbers that are likely…

High school students interested in spending time with the FBI in Albuquerque or Las Cruces are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2026 Teen Academy.

ALTO — A $4.7 million gabion basket repair and stabilization work project on NM 532 (Ski Run Road) at milepost 2 began on Wednesday.

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) on Wednesday filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the New Mexico Supreme Court, seeking to immediate…

If you’re wondering where Artemis II is right now, you can track its historic journey to the moon in real ​time.

SANTA FE ─ The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is alerting the public to fraudulent websites designed to look like the official MVD site to trick people into p…

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Vincenzo Padilla, left, a 13-year-old seventh grader at Memorial Middle School, and Donovan Gonzales, a 14-year-old eighth grader at MMS, help care for trout at Robertson High School on March 20. Vincenzo Padilla, left, a 13-year-old seventh grader at Memorial Middle School, and Donovan Gonzales, a 14-year-old eighth grader at

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is now publicly expressing support for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who have faced delayed paychecks during the recent federal funding fight — despite criticism that he previously voted against funding measures for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes TSA. In a recent social media

The struggles of the Samaritan House, which recently closed due to lack of funding, has achieved international attention after a group of United World College students organized a fashion show to benefit the homeless shelter. The student-led fashion show –featuring items from the Samaritan House’s thrift store modeled by UWC

The Chaves County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday stated that for now it will not release any additional information about an operation Saturday against an illegal c…

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the appointment of John William Bernitz as the 11th Judicial District Attorney, Division II, serving …

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Supreme CourtThe suspense hanging over the contest for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination abruptly ended Wednesday as the State Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling allowing Duke Rodriguez to remain on the June 2 primary ballot.Rodriguez took note of his victory in a celebratory news release detailing the

Police have charged two men with murder following two separate homicides in San Miguel County within 24 hours of each other. Police in Colorado arrested 33-year-old Jaime Gilbert Martinez on Monday following a lengthy standoff at a home near Denver, according to authorities in Colorado. Martinez faces a charge of

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is moving toward final design of a higher railing at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge that deter suicides without overloading the 1960s-era structure under the its weight. For decades, Taos County youth,...

On Wednesday (March 25), the Taos Municipal Schools Board of Education considered a 2026-27 district calendar that shifts spring break to Holy Week amid concerns from Taos High School students about dual-credit scheduling. The board’s regular...

No date is set for groundbreaking of the Questa Hydrogen Project, but Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Co-op said as soon as KCEC gains control of the site from current owners Chevron, construction will begin. “I've ordered $12...

New Mexico will require manufacturers to label consumer products containing certain harmful chemicals, giving shoppers new information about items they use every day.

Over 3,000 protesters rallied in Taos Saturday (March 28) for the third No Kings protest. People dressed in costumes and made signs adorned with illustrations or American flags with messages to the current administration. Some protesters drove,...

Robertson High School FFA officers pose for a photograph at the school on March 20. The program is celebrating 80 years of being chartered in Las Vegas. From left: RHS senior and FFA sentinel Lauren Conway, 18; RHS senior and FFA president Antonio D. Romero, 17; RHS senior and FFA

The Gene Torres Golf Course, owned by New Mexico Highlands University, will be the location of a new housing development aimed at addressing a local housing shortage. The Gene Torres Golf Course, owned by New Mexico Highlands University, will be the location of a new housing development aimed at addressing

The Taos County Farmers Market has secured a new site adjacent to its current location at the Taos County Administrative Complex, marking a step toward establishing a permanent home after decades of moving between locations. The market, in...

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council released its 2025 annual report earlier this week, detailing its major activities throughou…

Every year on April 1, the world collectively sets aside its seriousness in favor of a bit of chaos. While we’ve all experienced the sudden panic of a “salt-in-the-sug…

NEW YORK — U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise in decades, dat…

The New Mexico Department of Justice has launched a new legal effort to block Otero County from continuing its partnership with federal immigration authorities, escalating a growing legal and political fight over immigrant detention in the state. According to reporting by the Santa Fe New Mexican, which broke the story,

LOVINGTON — A $2.2 million roadway resurfacing project on U.S. 82 from milepost 160 to milepost 170 — west of Lovington — began March 30.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver issued a sharply worded statement this week attacking President Donald Trump’s new executive order aimed at tightening election security, joining a growing list of Democrat officials nationwide threatening lawsuits over the move. The executive order, signed this week, seeks to create a

Welcome to the first day of April where major news is being made in La Politica. Once again we have the scoop. . .--Republican Guv hopeful Duke Rodriguez proclaims that if elected he will advocate for a constitutional amendment that would allow anyone living within 1000 miles of the state's

Twice a month, primary care providers from around New Mexico sign in to a video tutorial on opioid and pain management hosted by a five-member team of experts led by D…

Heinrich and SanchezCould fallout from Sen. Heinrich's controversial vote supporting GOP US Sen. Marywayne Mullin's nomination as secretary for the Homeland Security Department impact the Democratic race for state land commissioner in which Heinrich is backing his former top political aide? It might. Longime Dem activist Jose Campos of Bosque

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is considering building a new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces as federal officials prepare for an increase in agents and operations in southern New Mexico, according to a letter sent to the City of Las Cruces and first reported by KFOX14. The proposed facility

A political advertisement released by the political action committee Accountable New Mexico is escalating tensions in New Mexico’s governor’s race, as the campaigns of Democrat candidates Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman exchange sharp statements over allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein–related records. The advertisement, which has begun circulating online and through

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico has received a national award from one of the most well-known organizations in the culinary world, according to a report from KOAT 7. The James Beard Foundation announced that Luján was selected as a recipient of its Impact Award, which recognizes individuals

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 24 and March 30, 2026: Jeannette Ramirez, APO Arrest Order, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony), Tampering With Evidence. Carlos Gallegos, APO Arrest Order, Trafficking Controlled Substances (Possession With Intent) - Conspiracy (First Offense), Resisting, Evading

Questions are being raised about how New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is working with outside groups to conduct voter education ahead of the state’s new semi-open primary election — and which organizations are involved — all while she is on the Democrat ballot herself, vying for lieutenant

Florence Lamb, left, and Alix Bjorklund, attended the third No Kings march in Santa Fe, NM, at the state Capitol on March 28, 2026. Florence Lamb, left, and Alix Bjorklund, attended the third No Kings march in Santa Fe, NM, at the state Capitol on March 28, 2026. As a

Martinez and HaalandThere's still time for Sam Bregman to put a dent in Deb Haaland's campaign, but she continues to place bricks in a blue wall surrounding her candidacy, cementing her front-runner status in the June 2 primary.The latest brick was the endorsement of Haaland for the '26 Dem gubernatorial

Albuquerque’s latest “No Kings” protest over the weekend featured a mix of anti-Trump rhetoric, anti-ICE activism and partisan political organizing — headlined by former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who delivered a speech warning of “authoritarianism” and urging activists to “disrupt,” “litigate,” and “elect” Democrats, including New Mexico gubernatorial candidate

A proposal out of Texas to study whether some New Mexico counties could potentially join the state of Texas has triggered a surprisingly emotional response from New Mexico’s top Democratic leaders — and exposed a political nerve that Santa Fe clearly did not want touched. Earlier this week, Texas House

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico charged more than 130 individuals with immigration-related crimes over a two-week period ending March 27, according to new enforcement statistics released by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico — a sign of what officials say is a significant increase in

MyKayla Lewis, who will play Mrs. Irene Molloy in an upcoming production of “Hello, Dolly!” poses in costume. MyKayla Lewis, who will play Mrs. Irene Molloy in an upcoming production of “Hello, Dolly!” poses in costume. A community-wide collaboration of musicians and actors will ‘put on their Sunday clothes’ to

Friday-Saturday, March 27-28 *Enormous All-Church Yard Sale – 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Living...Read More

A new New York Times analysis of fresh U.S. Census Bureau estimates shows that net international immigration fell in every metro area in America in 2025, and New Mexico was no exception. The national story was clear: after years of mass migration and border chaos, immigration numbers dropped sharply across

Browse handmade goods from local artisans during the upcoming Arts & Crafts Show at Tesuque Casino, where the pre-Mother’s Day event will highlight unique, locally crafted gifts. Browse handmade goods from local artisans during the upcoming Arts & Crafts Show at Tesuque Casino, where the pre-Mother’s Day event will highlight

Front page of the March 21, 1904 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 21, 1904 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. One of the greatest needs of Las Vegas is more modern houses in desirable locations. Among the citizens who recognize this need and who

A new set of legislative priorities released by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows is drawing attention in New Mexico after one directive instructed Texas lawmakers to study the possibility of annexing parts of New Mexico into Texas. According to a report by the Texas Tribune, Burrows directed a Texas House

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hosted a day-long hearing on March 26, 2026, to hear from electrical utilities on their recent wildfire prevention investments. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hosted a day-long hearing on March 26, 2026, to hear from electrical utilities on their recent wildfire prevention investments.

United World College dance students pose for a photograph. From left: Bella, Amani, Taja, Hope, Kiyora and Oona. The community is invited to a free dance show performed by United World College students this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Kluge Auditorium on the UWC campus. United World College dance students

The New Mexico economy has has been a blog specialty the past two decades so a survey from the Harvard Kennedy School grabbed our attention. It's titled New Mexico's Economy Over Time and Space. The report offers interesting insights on the state's challenges, many of which have been explored here.

A recent campaign stop by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland in Santa Fe is drawing attention online after video showed the former Interior secretary stumbling through prepared remarks while speaking to a group of educators near Paseo de Peralta. During the event, Haaland appeared to struggle while attempting to deliver

The Otero County Commission voted Wednesday night to once again extend its federal immigrant detention contract, setting up a growing legal battle with the State of New Mexico as a new law banning such agreements is set to take effect in May. The unanimous vote extends the county’s agreement with

The New Mexico Senior Olympics State Winter Games were held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Feb. 23–26, 2026. This competition offered 13 indoor and outdoor sporting events to seniors 50 years and older. They may register for up to five events and are offered to in and out-of-state athletes.

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. New Mexico State Police last week charged two men in two separate cases involving alleged sexual encounters with children. One man is charged with raping a 4-year-old girl several years ago

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez’s latest campaign email and a series of airport videos posted to social media are raising eyebrows across New Mexico after the northern New Mexico Democrat made several misleading claims about election law, federal funding, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal — all while attempting to position

Members of the West Las Vegas Middle School Student Council pose for a photograph during a statewide student council conference in February at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Members of the West Las Vegas Middle School Student Council pose for a photograph during a statewide student council conference in February at

Mora County officials, local veterans and construction company staff moments before breaking ground for a veterans memorial in front of the Mora County Courthouse on March 18. Mora County officials, local veterans and construction company staff moments before breaking ground for a veterans memorial in front of the Mora County

Sens. Mullin and HeinrichIf anyone still wonders why Sen. Martin Heinrich will not be the Democratic nominee for Governor this year look no further than his eyebrow raising decision to cross party lines and vote to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the Homeland Security Department. Only

MMS Student Council made leprechaun hats to acknowledge how “lucky” they are to have a great school staff. MMS Student Council made leprechaun hats to acknowledge how “lucky” they are to have a great school staff. The MMS/RHS Radiance Choir recently delivered an impressive performance at the Music Performance Assessment

A Democratic socialist from Farmington has officially qualified to appear on the Democrat primary ballot to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico’s 2026 Senate race. Matt Dodson, a longtime San Juan County Democrat and Air Force veteran, confirmed this week that he received official notice from

When: March 28, 2026 Where: Albuquerque Game and Fish Office Times: 8:00 am – 5: 00 pm This...Read More

County sets regs for potential data centers Levi Hill/News-Sun Artificial Intelligence data centers are springing up across the world as the demand for computing power skyrockets. Lea County is poised to be a perfect home for data centers, but new industry breeds new problems and Lea County Commissioners are getting

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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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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