Statewide conference at Central New Mexico Community College celebrates 60 years

Amid partial government shutdown, air travel in Albuquerque is business as usual

Career and technical education program links apprenticeships and associate degrees

Boy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

US Forest Service says crews will do wildfire risk mitigation and tear down Crest House giftshop

Authorities say former military member shot an airman during domestic incident at base near Alamogordo

Indigent care, capital investments at Memorial Medical Center under scrutiny

Program in renovated hotel will house 41 residents and teach life and job skills

Police say suspect opened fire during late-night incident in Northeast Albuquerque

No decision was made about moving the annual event

Discussions follow bombshell sexual abuse allegations

Police say confrontation about sexual encounter led to the death of a man found in an SUV on Tuesday

NM Gas Co. has begun initial excavation of the site to deal with a leak

Police say homicide occurred amid back-to-back fights

BCSO: Conditions of victims unknown, details are limited

Project will renovate defunct public housing and build new units for 88 low-income families

Finding puts ICE contract for Chaparral detention facility in limbo

Former head of state FBI branch appointed to newly created role of public safety executive director

Jurors must sift through testimony of 40 witness, hundreds of documents

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent As 15 crews from across the county work around the clock containing the Mondrano wildfire in Mimbres, Grant County is inviting the public to share fire mitigation concerns in their own neighborhoods as part of the process to update its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Complaint says weapon — a pistol designed to look like a credit card — was left unsecured

He was 17 years old, a serious football injury put him under the knife for surgery and sent him home with a 60-pill script for oxycodone to manage pain. Three scripts later, his plan to attend college and pursue a semi-professional athletic career...

Law enforcement officer had been on leave since December

One juvenile was arrested Wednesday after a report of a house being hit by gunfire in Santa Clara, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, a caller to Grant County Central Dispatch at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday reported his house had been

The state Public Education Department is asking a state judge to keep its court-ordered plan for improving education for at-risk students and deny a request by plaintiffs in the Yazzie/Martinez case to throw it out. It’s been eight years since a judge found the state had failed its constitutional duty

Albuquerque police are treating a death at a home on La Poblana NW Monday evening as a homicide

The community of Crownpoint joined Navajo Technical University officials Friday to celebrate the grand opening of a $12 million academic building designed to inspire learning, innovation and student success. “It has been a 47-year journey from the Skill Center to a university, and we are making the world a better

The industry contributed $3.6 billion, supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff With a cast of real actors playing mostly imagined women, Windy Road Productions will bring “Jake’s Women” by Neil Simon back to El Sol Theatre on Friday through Sunday for a second weekend. The play follows writer Jake as he deals with the problems

All 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act will see fewer people covered due to new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks. But the percentage of recipients who lose coverage will vary greatly from state to state, depending on how state officials implement the

An Iranian envoy says Tehran will “facilitate and expedite” humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz, even as it endures strikes on its n…

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Charles Curtin first came to New Mexico in the mid-90s to research climate change interactions as a postdoctoral researcher. He worked with the Malapai Borderlands Group, a nearly one-million acre rancher-led, collaborative non-profit and...

Downtown arts center launches printing business to provide financial cushion

Iran has kept firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab nation, including a strike Friday at a military base in Saudi Arabia that U.S. officials…

About 1,000 bees were reported outside fast-food restaurant, according to the Moriarty Fire Department

Confidential settlement agreement reached after yearlong fight

New Mexico health officials on Monday reported the state’s first case of rabies, the latest in a string of zoonotic diseases hitting the state for the first time this year. The rabies case, the New Mexico Department of Health said, involved a...

Varela is a ‘through and through’ New Mexican from Pecos

Tech giant is confronting three counts of violating the New Mexico Unfair Trade Practices Act

New Mexico state and federal officials this week expressed concern about the encroachment of a parasitic fly into the state even as federal officials in March unveiled a flurry of efforts to combat the insect’s spread. The New World screwworm, aptly named for the maggot’s behavior of burrowing into flesh

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre Board of Education named six superintendent finalists during their regular meeting March 16 at Cobre High School. The board named Thomas Graves, Robert Sims Jr., Carla Spaniel, Jeff Gebhart, Verenice Gutierrez and Adam Amador as finalists. Board President Hector Carrillo said that

For the Heights Middle School robotics team, Jurassic Spark, long hours of coding and the stress of competition are just part of the fun that have made the extracurricular activity an unforgettable experience. The team, composed of sixth through eighth grade students, competes in the FIRST LEGO League, an academic

Police use forensic evidence to match bloody footprint, fingernail clipping to suspect

Authorities say a 64-year-old man was killed after pointing a handgun at officers following a traffic stop, chase

Many of the celebrations and holidays honoring the late farmworker labor leader César Chavez are being renamed, postponed or completely canceled in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls while at the helm of the United Farm Workers Union. Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed last

NM House Speaker says he needs to 'get offline' and 'touch grass'

Doña Ana County vote on incentives will be reviewed by court

Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and changing conditions, Taos Ski Valley announced late Monday (March 23) that chairlifts will stop spinning one week ahead of schedule. The resort said in a an email update it now has a "planned closing day"...

Hotshots, Forest Service crews and air tankers bring fire to 80% containment by Monday afternoon

Farmington Municipal Schools announced it has received the NextGen Expansion Grant, totaling more than $1.1 million, which will fully equip a construction trades lab. Through the grant, the district said its career technical education and work-based learning programs will expand and provide students with industry-ready training resources. “This substantial investment

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It wasn’t a fancy dress shop, but the Silver City Woman’s Club was the spot where some of the best prom gowns could be found in town Saturday. The nonprofit civic organization offered donated dresses for $10 for the fourth year Saturday at its

Jail bookings of those identified as 'transient' have skyrocketed amid encampment sweeps, ballooning unhoused population

The Cibola County Commission on Thursday voted to exit a federal immigrant detention contract in accordance with a new state law that prohibits such agreements. The commission agreed to send both the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and CoreCivic, which owns the Cibola County Correctional Center, a letter that

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It’s not only drought but beetles that have prompted fire restrictions to be imposed in the Gila National Forest and across Grant County starting Monday. Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin at 8 a.m. Monday in the Gila National Forest and continue through the

Martin Heinrich votes to confirm, Ben Ray Luján opposes

On Wednesday, more than 150 students at Piedra Vista High School explored careers in high-demand fields inside the Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop, which features several virtual reality and simulation stations. The Be Pro Be Proud truck launched in November 2023 through the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Airport still accepting donations, which will benefit more than 100 families

Three members call for rebranding César Chávez Elementary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Monday joined a coalition of AGs across the nation in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its allegedly “unconstitutional and unlawful” requirements that states receiving funding for two key food assistance programs cannot “promote gender ideology” or help “illegal aliens to obtain

National Weather Service: Record highs recorded throughout the state as heat dome hangs over New Mexico

Suspect is alleged to have been coordinating activity from Mexico City

By NANCY CURTIS Daily Press Correspondent Over the last four years, the Valley Community Pet Food Pantry has given more than 31,000 pounds of dog and cat food to pet owners who have needed help in caring for their furry, four-legged family members. But their food assistance doesn’t stop with

Aztec city officials, utility experts and residents spent about two hours Tuesday discussing the city’s electric and water systems – aging infrastructure, rising power costs and looming deadlines that could reshape how the community keeps the lights on. The workshop, held ahead of the City Commission meeting, laid out a

Three-way GOP gubernatorial contest among races to be decided June 2

National Weather Service: Early predictions for summer monsoon season precipitation look 'positive'

Jurors impose $375 million civil penalty against parent company of Facebook and Instagram

Fatal shootout among New Mexico's worst mass casualty events

The first meeting of one of the town of Silver City’s two newest advisory committees was short, but helped the group establish an overall goal — to save the town money by diverting material from the landfill. But there were plenty more associated objectives also discussed by the committee Friday

Leaders in two dozen states, including New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, on Thursday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for rescinding its longstanding position that greenhouse gases are harmful for public health. Although the...

The Bell 412 HP was deployed to secure high-profile events like presidential inaugurations and Super Bowls

Suspect told police she did it in self-defense, but police called her timeline inconsistent

New Mexico's broadband office hails 'generational investment' in rural communities

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...

A judge will hold a May bench trial to weigh the state's public nuisance claims

Ten cases have been reported in Luna County jail — an increase of two since the state Health Department's last alert.

Inmates at Central New Mexico Corrections Facility are training shelter dogs, gaining job skills and empathy as the state works to reduce recidivism

Suspect is not in custody, officials say

Jury found former driver not guilty of voluntary manslaughter

The $1.43 million gates will be finished in September

No structures are currently threatened and state resources are assisting

A listening session in Silver City on Thursday afternoon was the final such gathering before representatives from three counties gather to identify their priorities in creating a regional approach to behavioral health care. Listening sessions had previously been conducted in Hidalgo and Luna counties which, with Grant County, form Behavioral

First responders and people of all ages donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation at Rio Rancho Events Center

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday evening started the conversation about renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School following allegations of sexual abuse by the late labor union leader. The board did not take official action, but weighed their options concerning a possible name change for the school, which

Some GOP county leaders say issue not resolved despite state party's call for unity

Hannah Li of Los Alamos bests 25 others to win New Mexico State Spelling Bee

Donations will be given to those in need at Gateway shelters

Police say three men repeatedly stole high-end Lego sets from an Albuquerque Target and sold them to local toy and collectibles shops before their February arrests

Tensions escalated after another passenger vomited in the car

Tech, health care and athletics are poised for development, university officials say

More than 130 firms sounded off on the market in Dallas Fed survey

Suspect chased, killed man after gas station at Louisiana and Lomas was ransacked

Republican gubernatorial candidate says he'd push back against President Trump when necessary

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Outdoor recreation and entertainment were the top two results from a recent survey seeking input on what the city of Bayard could do with the 675 acres of the Foy Ranch it purchased last year — but finding out exactly what that means to

Albuquerque - On March 5th, 2026, around 1:15 PM, ABQ RAW staff were in our headquarters near the 200 block of San Mateo NE when a man, later identified as 38-year-old Jordan Jones of Albuquerque, approached vehicles in a nearby business parking lot and eventually moseyed into our parking lot

Gusty winds will ease overnight, but much colder air will drop lows close to freezing across central and eastern New Mexico.

An Albuquerque Uber driver accused of shooting and killing his passenger has been found not guilty.

A grass fire has burned an estimated 1,000-2,000 acres near San Jon in Quay County.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A woman has been arrested for a murder that took place in July 2020.According to a criminal complaint, Stephanie Leemhuis, 45, stabbed Hubert Stewart with an edged weapon, and she claimed she grabbed a knife and hit him with it. She said she did not remember how many

A 12-year-old half-blind dog in Cordova fought off a bear, and her family said she helped protect 60 chickens, other animals and the family.

The Albuquerque Police Department is planning street and traffic closures to ensure safety during the "No Kings" protest planned for Saturday, March 28.

Environment Deputy Secretary Danielle Gilliam's mother also has the condition, which can cause cognitive issues, according to her attorney.

Only a few days remain to enter Rainbow Ryders’ 2nd National Find a Rainbow Day Social Contest.

Albuquerque Public Schools invites 9th-12th-grade students to pick out free prom attire and accessories at Passport to Prom.

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

Santa Fe school board members voted unanimously to immediately remove Cesar Chavez’s name from an elementary school after sexual abuse allegations.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue put out a brush fire near the Atrisco Valley Little League fields on Thursday.

Juani's Kitchen says community support helped save the restaurant from closing after it fell three months behind on rent.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Part of Coors Boulevard in southwest Albuquerque is closed due to a deadly crash.The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in the area of Los Padillas Road.AdvertisementCoors is closed in both directions while deputies investigate.BCSO asks drivers to use I-25

Albuquerque - More details are emerging about the woman taken into custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff Wednesday in southwest Albuquerque, in the 430 block of La Vega Dr. SW. Metropolitan Detention Center booking records and a criminal complaint identify the suspect as 40-year-old Jennifer De La O, who is

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s rural health care providers can now apply for a share of $50 million in health care funding as part of New Mexico’s three-year, $146 million in…

Deb Haaland used her social media platform on March 26-27, 2026 to discuss rising living costs and persistent gender pay gaps while also engaging with local Democratic groups in New Mexico.

NEW YORK — Talk about regulating social media to make it safer for children often gravitates around the U.S. Capitol and the EU headquarters i…

As crews work to contain fires in New Mexico, residents are advised to prepare for the possibility of fires starting near their homes due to drought conditions and dry fuels.George Ducker from the New Mexico State Forestry Division emphasized the importance of creating a defensible space around homes by clearing

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

Fire crews pushed the Unified Fire to 50% containment after stronger winds tested containment lines on Thursday.

Federal law enforcement officials have disrupted a plot to fire bomb the New York City home of a prominent Palestinian activist.

Albuquerque theater advocates are pushing back after talk of a possible new operator at the KiMo Theatre.

ALBUQUERQUE — A Syrian national was extradited from Costa Rica to face federal human trafficking charges in New Mexico. First Assistant U.S. A…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Officials have issued a heath alert for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due toblowing dust.Thehealth alertis effective until 10pm on Friday.AdvertisementHigh wind warnings and wind advisories issued across New Mexicodocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { const links = [ ...(document.querySelectorAll(`#video-690f464c-49b9-4bcd-ad94-5e84322a8e38`) || []), ...(document.querySelectorAll(`#image-690f464c-49b9-4bcd-ad94-5e84322a8e38`) || []), ...(document.querySelectorAll(`#text-690f464c-49b9-4bcd-ad94-5e84322a8e38`) || []), ];

New Mexico - On March 26, 2026, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to an alleged domestic violence call at a residence on 14th Street SW with New Mexico Deputy Cabinet Secretary Danielle Gilliam from the Environment Department. According to a criminal complaint, the victim told APD officers that

Former Lobo Kenny Thomas praised freshman Jake Hall after Hall earned first-team honors and led New Mexico through a historic scoring season.

SANTA FE, N.M. —The city of Santa Fe launched a new program, Security Assistance For Enterprises (SAFE), to assist business owners affected by burglary and vandalism, or those in need of security improvements.SAFE aims to help businesses remain open and active and to reduce the likelihood of criminal incidents.AdvertisementOverall funding

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Border Patrol agent for allegedly assaulting a handcuffed detainee and later concealing evidence to obstruct an investigation. According to court records, on May 22, 2023, Eduardo Prat, 40, allegedly strangled John Doe while performing his official duties as a Border

KOAT is hosting its second annual Music Matters Live Drive Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Robertson and Sons Violin Shop in Albuquerque and Nusenda Credit Union on St. Michaels Drive in Santa Fe.The goal is to collect used instruments for the Young Musicians Initiative in partnership with

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

Through the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), new claims of miners with illnesses based on their work with uranium will be a…

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.

The performance was part of an emergency exercise in which first responders practice handling a large-scale emergency with dozens of victims.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue helped rescue two hikers and their dog in the Sandia Mountains on Thursday.

CURRENT CONDITIONS|CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS|LIVE RADAR|UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS|TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSStrong winds cam impact trees and power lines any time of year.AdvertisementDuring strong wind events, it's important to know how to prepare and what you can do to stay safe during an extended outage.If your power goes out, you

New Mexico Attorney General (AG) Raúl Torrez on Monday joined a coalition of AGs across the nation in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its allegedly “unconstitutional and unlawful” requirements that states receiving funding for two key food assistance programs cannot “promote gender ideology” or help “illegal aliens

A strong cold front will bring blowing dust, gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop across New Mexico, with freezing temperatures possible overnight.

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

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.

Children can dodge Instagram safety limits by creating secret “Finsta” accounts and claiming they are over 18.

The Ready, Set, Go! program developed by fire officials to help everyone prepare for evacuations when wildfires begin.Here are the three stages of Ready, Set, Go!AdvertisementReadyGetting ready for when wildfires start is key to protecting your home before evacuation orders are issued.Maintaining a defensible space around your home is key

A man charged with child sex abuse and human trafficking of a child will stay on house arrest for the next 8 months before his trial.

Idaho lawmakers passed a sweeping bathroom bill Friday that makes it a crime for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity.

ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas man was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay $154,744 in restitution for defrauding the government by obtaining COVID-19 pandemic-…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —President Donald Trump's tariffs have been in effect for a year, and while many states have seen a downward trend in economic growth, New Mexico has experienced a large increase in trade.For the past year, the tariff agenda of Trump has been a topic of debate mostly along

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., is maintaining her innocence after the House Ethics Committee’s found she committed numerous violatio…

PBR's Ty Murray Invitational opens in Albuquerque with Elite "Unleash the Beast" riders this weekend.

LOS LUNAS, N.M. – Los Lunas police say one person was shot and officers are searching for a man they consider armed and dangerous.According to the Los Lunas Police Department, officers responded around 12 p.m. Thursday after multiple 911 calls about gunshots near Main Street NE and New Mexico Highway

ALBUQUERQUE — On Tuesday, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) announced a full slate of candidates across federal and statewide races, including write-in candida…

At 8 p.m. on April 21, 2002, voters learned the shock first-round results of France’s presidential election. For the first time in the Republic’s history, a far-right …

The program has $210,000 in funding, and the money will be awarded to businesses until the funds run out.

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent A large section of Swan Street will get a makeover this year from 32nd Street to Cain Drive, while construction on several south-side streets in the east Chihuahua Hill neighborhood has already begun. Streets in the original townsite area will receive the annual chip

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal shooting near San Mateo Boulevard and Summer Avenue.Police say the victim in the shooting died.AdvertisementSan Mateo Boulevard is closed between Mountain Road and Constitution Avenue.This is a developing story. Stay with KOAT for the latest information.

Airport security video shows another way federal agents are taking immigrants to detention centers. In some cases they’re using commercial fli…

Tao Search and rescue: Sheriff isn't following new law An amended statute requiring local agencies like the Taos County Sheriff’s Office to promptly notify the New Mexico Search and Rescue agency during SAR emergencies took effect Jan. 1. Yet,...

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 Unified Fire was 25% contained after crews, engines, dozers and air resources worked to widen and improve control lines.

A U.S. judge has pressed the Trump administration about its basis for barring Venezuela’s government from paying former President Nicolás Madu…

LOS LUNAS, N.M. —On Thursday, Los Lunas PD officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Main Street NE and New Mexico Highway 47.Officers were dispatched to the scene and immediately began canvassing the area for victims, witnesses, and evidence. During the investigation, officers found that

Lessons from Reagan has already begun filming at the Gallegos Ranch, with work scheduled through December.

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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill passed by lawmakers earlier in the day to rename César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day.

Medical examinations found more than 20 rib fractures on the 6-week-old girl, as well as several bruises, records show.

SANTA FE, N.M. —Santa Fe police detectives are searching for the driver and a passenger of a vehicle related to a shooting.According to officers, on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, at approximately 7:18 p.m., Police responded to the intersection of Cerrillos Road and Cordova Road after the Regional Emergency

The 6-acre property is located just east of the Plaza and traces its development origins back to the late 1800s.

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

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Jose Abel “Abe” Garcia lived more than a century, but to those who knew him, it never felt like enough. A fixture behind the bar at Abe’s Cantina y Cocina and a steady presence in the village of Arroyo Seco for generations, Garcia died peacefully...

Due to high fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area…

The Treasury Department plans to print President Donald Trump’s signature on every new U.S. paper bill. Treasury announced the idea Thursday. …

Roswell Air Center’s Rubb Hangar was sold this month during an online auction at Public Surplus.

Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez received five years of supervised probation after he fired a gun in Albuquerque traffic.

The "expanded operations alternative" includes facilities upgrades and "actions that would expand operations and missions."

The Democratic senator backed a Trumper, something he would not have done if he'd entered New Mexico's primary for governor.

Drivers pulled over and residents approached the farm stand to peruse its supply of produce, tea and more, all from local producers.

The Republican from Lubbock directed a new governmental oversight committee to study the secession of New Mexico counties to Texas.

The New Mexico Department of Justice is pursuing another legal strategy in an effort to invalidate a contract between ICE and Otero County.

A Newcomb man faces federal charges after authorities say a young child under his care suffered repeated physical abuse resulting in serious injuries. Court documents reveal multiple prior reports linked to suspected mistreatment within his household.

The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The hearing Thursday…

Our sports section today will highlight the New Mexico Golden Gloves that occurred over the weekend at Roswell High School and the nail-biting softball game between Go…

Secretary James Kenney gave the green light to the hearing in response to a Monday memo from the Air Quality Bureau chief.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. —A fire burning in San Juan County remains at 74.7 acres on Thursday afternoon.San Juan County officials say the Upper Fruitland 3 fire activity died down overnight and there is not much potential for spread at this time.AdvertisementCrews are continuing to manage the fire and will

A ceremony recognizing Vietnam Veterans Day takes place at the American Legion Post No. 28, 1620 N. Montana Ave., on Sunday at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Col. Th…

Some people have expressed surprise and opposition over the speed at which calls have come to remove Chávez's name from public spaces.

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.

For more details on the blaze, pick up a copy of Saturday’s Silver City Daily Press.

The Santa Fe school board gave the elementary a new placeholder name — after its mascot — while it begins the search for a new permanent one.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It’s that time of year again — just earlier, Silver City Fire Chief Milo Lambert told the Town Council at their meeting Tuesday night, where he detailed the fire restrictions now in place for the town. “There is a present state of fire danger

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

Rep. Bill Hall, R-Aztec, serves on a legislative committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes in New Mexico.

Strong winds up to 60 mph and a dangerous wind shift could worsen fire conditions across New Mexico as crews work on active fires.

Santa Fe city officials agreed to close Old Santa Fe Trail for Saturday's "No Kings" protest without charging thousands in fees.

The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citi…

Sheriffs and police chiefs are denied information about complaints and are prevented from learning about investigations into job candidates.

The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) announced on Wednesday that all seven of its accredited race classes will be part of this September’s event.

In a work session prior to Monday’s regular meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education, board members heard a presentation from Dekker, the architectural firm designing the new Cliff school, that included some preliminary designs for the new building. Ivan Lopez, project architect with Dekker, said that after

After putting a stop to office stays, the state hopes that treatment foster care can help fill the gap for its teens in need of homes.

Climate change and historically low snowpacks have the potential to upend a centuries-old way of life in Northern New Mexico's acequia communities.

The verdicts illustrate a growing shift in the public’s perception of social media companies and their responsibilities.

The decision Wednesday came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and more than a month since jurors heard opening stateme…

Iran dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

Operations Manager Valarie Lyon-Vigil was terminated earlier this month following the firing last month of Executive Director Christine Robertson.

The simulated plane crash will provide emergency responders "an opportunity to strengthen coordination and response in the event of a real emergency."

Scientists can’t paint a picture of exactly what the first dogs looked like, but think they resembled smaller wolves.

Martinez, 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated assault. He still faces sentencing in a federal case.

Concerts, comedy, an artist talk, sacred music and more fun activities in Santa Fe this weekend.

Williams is amazed that after 17 days of Willow being on her own that she survived.

The decision comes as many public agencies around the country consider scrubbing Chávez's name after sexual abuse allegations tarnished his legacy.

In 2018, Chad Gaines formed the Cibola Trail Alliance, which pushes for more outdoor recreation opportunities in the area.

FEMA is reopening applications for its major resilience grant program after a judge ordered the program restored.

Op.cit. Books in the DeVargas Center will be hosting a book sale to benefit Felines & Friends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. T…

Six findings were documented in the fiscal year 2025 audit, a marked decrease from the last several fiscal years prior.

A former Taos High student accused in federal lawsuits of sexually assaulting two female students on campus between 2017 and 2018 now faces charges stemming from a police chase near Kit Carson Road. Tranquelino Benito Romero, 24, was...

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration says it may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse …

Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.

Start with two cups of boiling water, milk, butter, cream or stock, then add hatch chiles and mac and cheese. Stir. That’s all it takes to make FishSki Provisions’ mac and cheese, one of several just-add-water meals sold on market shelves...

A new initiative aimed at expanding who benefits from tourism in Taos County launched last week, according to a press release. The Taos SEED (Sustainable Experience & Entrepreneur Development) Program kicked off with its first cohort dinner...

Commission grants subdivision dissolution County responds to permitting frustrations The Riverbend Subdivision is a subdivision no more, after Taos County Commission voted in their regular meeting Tuesday (March 17) to approve a request by the...

The Town of Taos Councilors will continue a public hearing over an ordinance that would establish vacant property standards on April 28. Seeing no community members present for the public hearing in their regular meeting Tuesday (March 25),...

Sam Bregman is running for governor “because I know that this state has never truly lived up to its potential. I know that we can do so much better, and I am so excited about the possibilities and the future of this state.” On Tuesday...

A Santa Fe County jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the social media company misled consumers and failed to protect children on its platforms. The verdict, delivered Tuesday (March 24), marks the first time a state has won a...

Educators, tribal leaders and program coordinators gathered at UNM-Taos for an Indian Education Curriculum Fair held March 13 and 14. The fair was part of a growing push to reshape how Indigenous history, culture and language is taught in New...

Mayor Linda Calhoun briefly lost consciousness Tuesday evening (March 24) during the town’s annual “State of the Town” address, prompting a swift response from first responders and concern among attendees at the Red river Conference...

The Taos County Democratic Party will vote on a new party chair Monday (March 29) via absentee ballot. The party will take nominations for the Chair position at a County Central Convention meeting Sunday (March 28). As of Tuesday (March 24),...

Kit Carson Internet plans to expand service in 2026 with faster speeds and lower rates for customers across Taos and Colfax counties, according to a press release from the company. The cooperative will automatically double internet speeds for...

LINCOLN COUNTY — Ruidoso residents who rely on private wells for drinking water can get their water tested free of charge this Saturday, through a joint event hosted b…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – February, a month closely associated with love and commitment, brought new unions for couples in Cibola County while also marking…

BernadetteKastendieckBernadette Kastendieck, September 17, 1942 – March 10, 2026, a lifelong resident of Grants, New Mexico, went home to her Heavenly Father…

Fire Restrictions in Place at Bluewater Lake CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - BLUEWATER LAKE – This week finally looked and felt like spring fishing at Bluewater…

Diego Lopez, EditorThe Grants High School Pirate Baseball Team has proven GHS athletics and academics mix. Senior Estevan Barela has committed to play baseball…

County remains 100% in drought as late-winter precipitation collapses, temperatures run hot, and Zuni snowpack disappears heading into spring CIBOLA…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Silver Consolidated Schools will potentially receive about six more months of funding from its mental health grant from the U.S. Department of Education, along with more strict requirements and reporting, the Board of Education heard during its regular meeting Monday night. Cindy Barris, associate

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

An application by the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office for $147,500 from the Law Enforcement Protection Fund (LEPF) was approved last week by the county commissioners.

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

RESTON, Virginia — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) plans low-level flights by airplane and helicopter over southern and central New Mexico to image geology using air…

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company of misleading users ab…

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The latest water monitoring data shows Bluewater Lake continuing its gradual seasonal decline, while the Rio San Jose…

Jerry PryorJerry passed away on March 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by a contagious laugh, a permanent smile, and a deep devotion to his family and…

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

The Bayard City Council postponed for a second time a vote to start the process to adopt amendments to the city’s emergency abatement ordinance during its regular meeting March 18, instead planning a second workshop. City Attorney M. Yvonne Gonzalez requested the council have the additional workshop on the proposed

Eric JosephGonzalesEric Joseph Gonzales, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Grants, New Mexico, the very place where…

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Mexico of the April 22 d…

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

The Cibola Citizen wants to share an important update with our readers and our community.As many of you know, 2025 was a difficult year for our newspaper. Like…

Mayor Linda Calhoun briefly lost consciousness Tuesday evening (March 24) during the town’s first-ever “State of the Town” address, prompting a swift response from first responders and concern among attendees at the Red River Conference Center.

For Enrico Romero, creativity lives where sound and image meet. A cinematographer and music producer at The University of New Mexico–Taos, Romero is building a future in media by combining technical skill, artistic passion, and a hard-earned commitment to education.His path to college, howev…

SANTA FE — On Monday, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved landmark rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally …

New Mexico is once again leading the nation in aggressive environmental regulation, this time approving a first-in-the-nation rule that will require warning labels on consumer products containing so-called “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS. The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board voted Monday to approve a rule that will phase out

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 17 and March 23, 2026: Floyd Gonzales, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Ruben Salazar, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Dale Marvin Benavidez, APO Arrest Order. Elizabeth M.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat often aligned with the party’s progressive wing, is drawing national attention after casting what he described as a “surprise” vote in favor of confirming President Donald Trump’s nominee, U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Higher for longer is the catch phrase for the New Mexico economy and the politics that follow.State economists forecast the average oil price at $58 a barrel for the current budget year---July 2025-June 2026--but since the Iran war broke out nearly a month ago the average has been far above

LAS CRUCES — New Mexico’s food and agriculture industries generated $50.5 billion in economic impact in 2025 — a 12% increase from the previous year — according to the…

WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election and its contacts with Donald Trump’s campa…

LAS CRUCES — James C. Flowers, 110, of Las Cruces was awarded the New Mexico Medal of Merit at his home on March 20 in recognition of a lifetime of service, sacrifice …

Chaves County Commissioners approved an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve Zu…

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The agreement for the sale of undeveloped commercial land in the city was approved last week by the Roswell City Council.

ALAMOGORDO — The civilian who died following the shooting at Holloman Air Force Base on Tuesday has been identified as Ashanti Stewart. She took her own life after fir…

New Mexico is once again making national headlines after reports surfaced raising questions about the apparent lack of action by the state’s so-called “Truth Commission” tasked with investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities tied to Zorro Ranch. National media coverage this week highlighted renewed scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s New Mexico property and whether

Amy Barela If history is any guide, there appears to be little wiggle room for NMGOP Chair Amy Barela to hold on to her position. Republicans are being ripped apart by Barela's decision not to vacate the chairmanship when an opponent filed to challenge her in the GOP primary for

Following delays from federal officials, New Mexico’s agency to expand broadband is seeking the release of $293 million in promised funds to boost internet access. Leadership at the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion said that funding allotted for 31 projects across the state remains in limbo after

James Shields James Shields Meadow City Academy of Music will present a concert titled “Spring Awakening” at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm. General admission: $ 20, tickets available at the door/online at www.meadowcitymusic.org. Students attend free. This program features James Shields, clarinet, Emily Brausa,

Three historic congregations in Las Vegas—First United Methodist Church, First United Presbyterian Church, and St. Paul’s Episcopal/Lutheran Church—invite the community to join them for a series of colaborative worship services and events during Holy Week, beginning Palm Sunday, March 29, and concluding on Easter Sunday, April 5. This year’s observances

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has determined that the Otero County Commission violated the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it convene…

County sets regs for potential data centers Levi Hill/News-Sun Artificial Intelligence data centers are …

Gardening with youth is one activity that looks simple on the surface, but the benefits grow far beyond the plants themselves. Youth plan to dig in the dirt and spray …

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

DeAnna Tarin, left, and her mom, Holly Kirkland, look over a tub filled with baby chickens at a local farm supply store earlier this week. Kirkland said they weren't p…

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

Patients with skin cancer in New Mexico often wait months — sometimes years — to see a specialist due to a severe shortage of board-certified dermatologists. For those…

Among concerns voiced by those who attended a meeting on Thursday to discuss "Propel Roswell," the city’s Comprehensive Master Plan update, were those about local crim…

Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in “Code of Silence,” “Missing in Action” and “The Delta Force” and u…

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 13, all linked to three county detention centers, the state Department of Health reported on Thursday.

Jose Abel “Abe” Garcia, a pillar of the Arroyo Seco community and owner of Abe's Cantina Y Cocina, has died, his family announced Friday (March 20).

Front page of the Mach 16, 1939 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Mach 16, 1939 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. From Davenport (Iowa) Gazette Las Vegas is the natural gateway to the vast Territory of New Mexico. It is to this territory what Denver

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AT&T Mobility Orange workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to give CWA President…

Chaves County residents who need to be transported long distances for critical care or life-threatening injuries will have a way to reach care facilities in Albuquerqu…

Gas prices continued to spike upward at a rapid pace for a third straight week in New Mexico and throughout the U.S., according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch…

As National Doctors’ Day approaches on March 30, a new report from personal finance website WalletHub ranks New Mexico among the worst states in the nation for physicians, highlighting ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining medical professionals in the state. WalletHub’s 2026 report on the Best and Worst States for

LAS CRUCES — One of the largest flags ever produced made its way to Spaceport America on March 13 for comprehensive cleaning.

The Hermit’s Peak–Calf Canyon Fire was the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, and many are still trapped in the claims process four years later. The Hermit’s Peak–Calf Canyon Fire was the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, and many are still trapped in the claims process four years later.

RIO RANCHO — Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke, a pharmacist, small business owner and mother of three, has officially secured the Republican nomination for New Mexico’s 1st …

In an email to the Roswell Daily Record on Thursday, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that more than $21 million in grant awards wil…

After a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday evening by the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and an officer-involved shooting, William James Roberts was hit and transported to a…

ALBUQUERQUE — A jury in the 13th Judicial District Court found Rollie Bruvold guilty of four counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13. Bruvold, a repe…

During the ABQ mayoral campaign last year we noted how crime did not appear to have its usual impact and that voters were pivoting to the economy and especially the high cost of daily life. Flash forward and here come the '26 gubernatorial candidates.Democrat Sam Bregman is calling for a

A woman who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking as part of a plea agreement learned last week that she will spend several years in prison. Fifty-two-year-old Edwina Montaño was sentenced to a total of nine years, but District Court Judge Abigail Aragon suspended five years of that sentence. Aragon also

For decades, leading New Mexico Democrats have openly celebrated and elevated Cesar Chavez as a civil rights icon—praising his legacy in speeches, social media posts, official resolutions, and public events. But as serious allegations about Chavez’s past, including being a pedophile and rapist, resurface and gain wider attention, those glowing

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in an overnight single-vehicle rollover accident in southwest Roswell that resulted in the death of the driver, who was th…

This past weekend, temperatures in the area were reminiscent of early February, but starting today, temperatures will be more like early June.

Rep. Reeb highlights bipartisan win on sexual assault statute of limitations

New Mexico offers credits, resources to low-income filers

The Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force met on Wednesday morning for the first time.

The Wendy’s Company closed its Taos store this week as part of a plan to shutter 5 to 6 percent of its locations in the first half of 2026 — a response to dropping U.S. sales. Wendy’s confirmed the closure of the Taos store, located at 420 Paseo...

H.R. 1, more affectionately known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” was signed into federal law on July 4, 2025, and has precipitated changes to nearly every aspect of American economic life. The changes, implemented on a rolling basis,...

New Mexico health officials announced on Thursday (March 12) that a Santa Fe County resident had been hospitalized but ultimately recovered from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, marking the first case recorded in 2026. The resident, a man in his...

New Mexico State Fair officials announced the addition of Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup last week. Tucker will take the stage on Sept. 18 following the Chevron Professional...

A Roswell man and a Fort Worth, Texas, man who each hoped to be recognized as the rightful owner of a stolen truck instead both left a Santa Fe courtroom unhappy Tuesday (March 17) after a judge granted ownership to the New Mexico Department of...

A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base on Tuesday has left one person dead and another injured, according to an official release from the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office. The incident occurred on March 17 near the base Shoppette, a commonly frequented area for service members and personnel. Authorities confirmed

An ofrenda was created during a candlelight vigil held on Sunday to remember Desiree Trujillo, Geno Gonzales and Austin Apodaca, who died at the house on March 7. An ofrenda was created during a candlelight vigil held on Sunday to remember Desiree Trujillo, Geno Gonzales and Austin Apodaca, who died

A well-known Albuquerque restaurant has become the center of a growing political flashpoint after a viral TikTok video sparked protests over claims that the establishment offers a discount to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The controversy centers on the Frontier Restaurant, a longtime staple located directly across from the

Joseph JD Weathers, candidate for Mora County Commission - District 1 and current vice chair for the New Mexico Democratic Party in Congressional District 3. Joseph JD Weathers, candidate for Mora County Commission - District 1 and current vice chair for the New Mexico Democratic Party in Congressional District 3.

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s investments in adult education have lifted the state to 20th in the nation for adult education outcomes, up from 50th place in 2019.

Kei, a student at the United World College in Montezuma, poses next to an oil painting she plans to include in an art exhibition this weekend at the school. Kei, a student at the United World College in Montezuma, poses next to an oil painting she plans to include in

Mayor Keller Despite their robust election victories in November ABQ Mayor Tim Keller and his Santa Fe counterpart Michael Garcia are off to sluggish starts. Keller has gone mostly incognito after securing an unprecedented third term, with one TV reporter having to chase him down the street to get a

SANTA FE — The Department of Public Safety’s New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is ushering in a new era in 2026, with leadership changes poised to benefit law enforce…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, the House unanimously passed Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (D-NM-03) bill, House Resolution 4284, the Small Cemetery Conveyance …

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 10 and March 16, 2026: Zandar Maestas, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Edward Buchannan, Escape From a Community Custody Release Program - Person With Felony Charge, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Krystle R. Alarcon,

Kiara Lyons stood outside the Eastern New Mexico Fairgrounds on March 6 not to see the circus, but to protest what she claimed is the mistreatment of one of its stars:…

SANTA FE — Last Tuesday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed New Mexico’s annual budget, which includes $630,000 for a medical psilocybin treatment equity fund, a f…

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Staff members at the H&R Block Las Vegas office are available to provide tax preparation and small business support services, helping clients navigate changing tax laws and prepare for the upcoming filing deadline. Staff members at the H&R Block Las Vegas office are available to provide tax preparation and small

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SANTA FE — A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague — the first animal plague case in the state in 2026.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is facing renewed scrutiny after posting a campaign video on social media Monday in which she openly touted her role in suing the Trump administration—using taxpayer-funded resources—to block federal access to voter data. In the video, Toulouse Oliver framed the legal battle

SANTA FE — A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies — the first animal rabies case in the state in 2026.

Bregman and HaalandFor the first time, decline to state voters in New Mexico will have the chance to vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries June 2 but they will likely have little impact on the outcome of the gubernatorial or other contests.The chief reason is the very low number

A closely watched legislative contest is shaping up in southern New Mexico, where incumbent Democrat State Rep. Sarah Silva of Las Cruces is seeking re-election against Republican challenger Ben Luna of Chaparral in House District 53. The race is expected to be one of the more competitive contests in the

Thu, Mar 26 Multiple Locations Join EPCOG for a focused leadership training designed to strengthen...Read More

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

Zorro Ranch Zorro Ranch New Mexico's newly established Epstein Truth Commission marks a pivotal shift in how the state confronts the long-shadowed allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, signaling a future in which survivors, not institutions, help lead the search for truth and accountability. From the outset, commissioners

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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

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

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