Cause of death is being investigated, according to MDC

Ryan Ellison is among six US Department of Justice appointees who have lost their interim or acting US attorney titles over the past year

More than 200 people showed up at The Liberty on Thursday to celebrate the legacy of Peppers Grill & Bar. The beloved restaurant recently …

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A detour on Ridge Road will likely continue for several more weeks as construction crews improve the county’s portion of the roadway. Grant County is reconstructing the road between the intersections of Lance Drive and Bonita Avenue in the first phase of their project,

Sergei Izbitski lived in the US for decades, ran a successful business, and now sits in detention with no country to deport him to. His story isn't unique.

Recommendations include removing traffic lane, altering light pattern between Girard and San Pedro

Incident remains under investigation, according to Albuquerque police

State legislators propose eliminating gross receipts taxes on affordable housing projects

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women

Albuquerque police release footage of December incident where suspect shot officer before being killed

Derrick Pacheco charged with criminal trespass

'The Cleaning Lady' director faces felony charges after allegedly touching an 8-year-old inappropriately on set, with prosecutors citing a pattern of misconduct

Timothy Busfield booked into Metropolitan Detention Center

Reports of gunshots Tuesday led law enforcement to the area near Jose Barrios Elementary School, prompting a brief lockdown as the school day was ending. Although the Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect, since no gun was found he was only charged with a misdemeanor for evading police. Sheriff

US Supreme Court denies appeal holding up $2.5 billion BSA settlement

Joshua Gonzales, 39, will not be eligible for parole in murder of 82-year-old tribal elder and 51-year-old son

Note: Updates are added throughout the week

Albuquerque - We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. We covered a tragic incident near Presbyterian Hospital of a child being stuck and killed by a landscaping truck, a press conference showing dramatic video of

Investigators say arrestee confronted victim, also of Raton, over burglarized vehicle

Rusk was known for love of city he called home for 20 years

Prosecutors have dismissed charges brought by New Mexico State Police officers against an Española man, arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.

Emmy Award-winning actor will have court hearing Tuesday in connection with felony child abuse, criminal contact case

MORIARTY – The Hobbs High School girls basketball team scored early and often Friday night, rolling to a 70-43 win over Farmington in a battle of the top two Class 5A teams in the state at Moriarty High School. Led by junior Kacelynn Muniez, who scored 20 points, as well

The KOB Cook-Off finale is heating up as contestants Lexi and Tobias face off in a culinary showdown. This time, it's sweet empanadas.

Reopening of Universe, Irving 'may take several days'

Albert Peña's death being investigated as a homicide after being found dead in High Rolls

A local pastor has started sewing and gluing pockets into sleeping bags, filling them with hand warmers, a rain poncho, and an emergency blanket.

Heinrich among senators trying to redirect billions after fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

New Mexico’s top prosecutor is joining one lawmaker to propose legislation they say will rein in deepfakes and other AI content that can lead to harassment and exploitation. In a news conference Thursday, Attorney General Raúl Torrez noted the Jan. 13 arrest of Albuquerque man Richard Gallagher, whom prosecutors accused

As the session approaches, local leaders have asked for funding for public safety, homelessness and quality of life solutions

A Lego convention is set to delight fans in Albuquerque this weekend with creative displays and activities.

Tenured commissioner chosen as chair, while relative newcomer joins as vice chair

Fatal shooting followed confrontation with teens over off-road vehicles

Rio Rancho town hall to address Highway 528 dangers. Community seeks immediate traffic solutions amid rising accidents and fatalities.

House Democrats plan to file articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Wyoming woman allegedly fled state rather than surrender son to father

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren delivered the third annual People’s State of the Nation on Tuesday at Shiprock High School’s Chieftain Pit, providing updates on administration projects and signing an executive order to implement the 2026 Navajo Hardship Assistance Program. The event included cultural presentations highlighting student involvement in Navajo

Suspect allegedly obtained images of children from popular social media platforms

Seehorn, of Albuquerque-based 'Pluribus' takes home top prize

Dave Krueger COUNTY News: Dave Krueger has accepted the Public Information Officer (PIO) position with Los Alamos County and will officially join the County on Feb. 2. “I am excited to have Dave join our team,” County Manager Anne Laurent said. “His experience in communication and public engagement will be

Federal public defender: 'It was just tragic all the way around'

Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to help wolverines make a comeback in southern Colorado.

President suggests he could win New Mexico 'if they clean it up'

Spokesperson says the district is looking into alternative vendors for new backpacks

Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced Tuesday that 75-year-old Russell Dobkins has been ordered held without bond on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the Dec. 26 death of Esker Roland Mayberry. According to a news release from the DA’s office, Chief Deputy

The San Juan College Native American Center invites students, families and community members to gather for two evenings dedicated to a Navajo practice. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the center will host a Navajo Shoe Game learning session, followed by the full Navajo Shoe Game on Thursday, Jan. 29, both from

On Jan. 13, the Farmington Municipal Schools Board of Education selected new officers and swore in newly elected members. The board voted unanimously to appoint Krista Lee McWilliams as board president, Andra Stradling as vice president, Lisa Lynn Maxwell as secretary, and Deazhan Maize as deputy secretary. During the meeting,

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The seat for District 1 on the Silver City Town Council will remain empty until at least Jan. 21, as Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith did not make an appointment to the position at Wednesday’s special meeting. At the council’s first meeting of the year, District

Mid-January marks the start of the legislative season, with the 30-day finance-focused session set to begin Jan. 20. Lawmakers and lobbyists will descend on the capital city to build the budget. But crucial election deadlines sit just around the corner. Candidates must declare by Feb. 3 if they wish to

Vasquez calls project 'the absolute definition of waste'

Improved credit rating could reduce state’s borrowing costs, increase economic appeal

YUMA, Ariz. — Maryvale High School senior Adrian Stubbs reached a rare basketball milestone last week, scoring 100 points in a 109-25 road win over Kofa High School. Stubbs, a four-year star for the Panthers and a veteran of the 2024 and 2025 Marv Sanders Memorial Invitational in Farmington, broke

Plan focuses on boosting early reading and teacher support

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center will begin a new campaign this month to reach for five-star ratings from patients. The county-owned hospital’s board of trustees heard about the facility’s Strive for Five campaign during its regular meeting Jan. 7. “This is really about a holistic

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Hurley Town Council appointed former councilor and Mayor Pro Tem Reynaldo Maynes as the town’s new mayor during a special meeting Tuesday. Maynes was the only person to submit a letter of interest to fill the seat left vacant after longtime Mayor Ed

New Mexico lawmakers are returning for a 30-day legislative session on Tuesday, focusing on affordability, CYFD reform and health care access.

Man allegedly committed multiple burglaries, theft and vehicle theft within days, telling police he was 'just trying to survive'

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The scheme generally revolved around gamblers

When the legislative session begins next week, Democratic lawmakers intend to revive a long-running effort to raise alcohol taxes as a means of reducing excessive drinking, which killed 1,755 New Mexicans in 2024, according to new Health Department estimates. The latest proposal would create a new 3% sales tax on

Courtesy/NMDOT NMDOT News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to announce the 2026 “Name a Snowplow” contest winners. Drumroll please… …and the winners are: “Thank you, New Mexico for another year of the most unique, fun, and New Mexico-inspired names for Read More

Hess Yntema is shown during the Roswell City Council meeting on Friday. Later on, he was ratified by the councilors to be the next Roswell city manager.

Daily Postcard: A deer spotted early in the evening this week in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Ryn Herrmann A buck also spotted early in the evening this week in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Tuesday’s Grant County Commission work session kicked off with an invitation via public comment to an office-warming and ribbon-cutting for the new office shared by District 28 state Sen. Gabriel Ramos and District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas on Friday, Jan. 9, between 4:30

Proposed measure would provide enhanced civil and criminal penalties for pornographic deepfakes

Donald Thompson, 49, faces life in prison after allegedly shooting a man during an argument at a cemetery on New Year's Day.

Warmer year-round temps, tree stand density identified as major drivers of ongoing insect-caused desiccation

Gamemaker wants to hear from the community

New Mexico US Attorney's Office reports 6,600 prosecutions in 2025

Court will continue to perform weddings on weekdays

City ethics board drops complaint involving 'I ♥ Tim Keller' hoodies, considers launching investigation

The company seeking to build a new uranium mine near Mount Taylor announced a significant milestone this week, completing an operations plan that one environmental lawyer said indicates the company is serious about extracting the first load of uranium from the state in decades. Laramide Resources, Inc. issued a notice

EPA announces funding awards for Taos and Tesuque pueblos

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Representatives of engineering firm Stantec presented three options for revitalization of historic Fort Bayard during a community meeting Wednesday at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The meeting consisted of a short presentation from Stantec on the three proposed options, as

Folk music and dance to end the Christmas season has become a tradition in Silver City, and it continues tonight with the Breaking Up Christmas dance. This year, it honors the memory of the two people who started that tradition — Ken Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie. The dance begins at

ABQ Animal Welfare Department director receives Patriot Award

Man faces up to 30 years in prison after defrauding the government of over $500,000 through fake businesses and falsified documents

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A trial that had been scheduled this week for a woman charged in the death of her child last March was canceled so a higher-priority trial could take place. Music Adame is now scheduled for trial in early May. The January and May trial

Nonprofit plans to establish 'regional fire break,' conservation easement in Sangre De Cristo fireshed

A closed session during which the Roswell City Councilors spoke with Mayor Timothy Jennings' nominees for city manager, police chief and treas…

Police: Arrested suspect says he did not know man involved in both incidents

After New Mexico State Police officers charged a Canjilon woman with aggravated burglary for allegedly breaking into her dead mother’s house and trying to take a rifle that her other family members declared did not belong to her, she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass.

Riders wait for the start of the annual "Luminarias" celebration on the eve of Saint Anthony's day, Spain's patron saint of animals, in the Vi…

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The venue isn't the only thing that will be different when the Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday. The vibe in Denver isn't the same as it was a year ago, either. “We were just kind of excited

Sen. Jeff Steinborn's bill would require microgrids to meet renewable energy targets

Expect mostly clear skies tonight with temperatures dropping into the 20s and 30s across much of the state.

More funding for road construction, repairs expected to be key issue during 30-day session

As third term begins, several city departments without permanent leadership

Rusty Dobkins held without bond in Esker Mayberry's death

The meeting was noticed on the county website, lawyer Michael Garcia wrote, arguing there was no Open Meetings Act violation.

Other than essential public safety services, most local, state and federal offices, banks and other institutions will close Monday.

The agency struggled to improve its workforce last year, losing many new employees and gaining just four new caseworkers.

Gerald Angye is asking a federal court to order his release or require authorities to hold a bond hearing within five days.

The drop-off center on Lucia Lane has become a hot spot for illegal dumping, something the city hopes to fix with a new, secure location.

School district officials said they hadn't received any health complaints about from the "significant" mold growth last year.

Shed hunting — shed antler collection — remains free of charge for in-state residents, according to the bill.

The late actor's 13,000-square-foot former house nestled in the mountains off of Hyde Park Road has hit the market.

Prosecutors believe they cannot prove the case against Angel Portillo, a firefighter accused of rape, beyond reasonable doubt.

In this Eye on New Mexico, we look ahead to the upcoming legislative session in Santa Fe.

A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities. The latest work adds to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration last year when the president promoted unproven ties between the painkiller

Española police are investigating a shooting in Pajarito where a man was shot in the neck and abdomen.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners on Friday.

GALLUP, N.M. —A Gallup police officer and another person were stabbed during a response in western New Mexico.Gallup police said it received a call for service at the Big 5 Sporting Goods off U.S. Highway 491. An officer and another person were stabbed.AdvertisementThose two were transported to a hospital and

The commission will study the balance of powers between the mayor and City Council and consider recommendations for city charter changes.

Family members of the 39-year-old victim said he had a "heart of gold" but struggled with addiction after an athletic injury.

Albuquerque - Award-winning KOAT Channel 7 reporter and weekend anchor Julian Paras is facing some criminal charges related to an alleged drunk-driving incident. On January 16, 2026, at approximately 1:44 AM, a New Mexico State Police officer on patrol observed a silver Chevrolet traveling southbound on Eubank Blvd near Baldwin

Unless it's diamonds or chocolate, the next best thing for Valentine's Day is handmade. Danielle Todesco shows us how to transfer a photo onto wood, which anyone can do.

At January’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) school board meeting, a local grandfather spoke on behalf of his 12 year-old granddaughter, a sixth grade stude…

The Carson National Forest announced pile burns will continue around the Enchanted Circle as soon as Friday (Jan. 16). Pile burns are planned elsewhere in the Carson as well, according to an email update from forest officials.

Hospitals in Albuquerque are over capacity, and doctors say, the so-called super flu is to blame.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —The Toughest Monster Truck Tour returns to Rio Rancho tonight, promising an exciting spectacle with a lineup of popular monster trucks and a freestyle motocross team.The lineup includes the 2024 and 2025 Tour Champion Dirt Crew, driven by Jerry Beck, and the gigantic building block project, Blockhead,

Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills and other needs.

An 8-year-old girl who went missing on tribal lands in northern Arizona was found dead Friday. Navajo Nation officials say Maleeka Boone was l…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —An intersection in northwest Albuquerque has been closed in all directions for emergency water repairs.Albuquerque police said Irving and Universe Boulevards are closed in all directions. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority said the water main break was first reported at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15.AdvertisementSky 7 flew

LOS LUNAS, N.M. —Valencia County residents are still dealing with incorrect property tax bills, even after the county attempted to correct previous errors, causing ongoing frustration and confusion.Albert Chavez, who has owned his home in Los Lunas for over two decades, was surprised by the unexpected and inaccurate property tax

Tens of thousands of Cubans have gathered in Havana to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela. The demonstration took place Fri…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Lego fans of all ages are gearing up for the New Mexico Brick Convention, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17-18, at Expo New Mexico.The two-day event showcases creativity, featuring over 3 million Lego bricks under one roof and 12,500 different Lego minifigures.AdvertisementVisitors can explore themed zones,

, N.M. —New Mexico taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically starting Friday, January 16 as the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department opens its Taxpayer Access Point.The move allows residents and businesses to file faster and receive refunds more quickly.AdvertisementThe federal tax season officially begins Jan.

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Jan. 7 – Jan. 11, 2026. Jan. 7 9:37 a.m. Disturbing the Peace, Camino de la Placita — A man …

Española Police were investigating a shooting Friday morning that occurred in Pajarito. Police Chief Mizel Garcia said one man was shot in the neck and abdomen and was flown to The University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Garcia did not know his condition. He said detectives were se…

Temperatures are set to drop significantly across the state, with the coldest day expected Saturday at 52 degrees in the metro area.

Front page of the Jan. 16, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 16, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Raton today was digging out from beneath snow drifts six feet deep piled in the main streets yesterday and last night by one of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Albuquerque Comic Con nears and numerous pop culture celebrities are expected to make an appearance at the fan and entertainment convention.Tickets are availablefor those interested in either of the days during the three-day event at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, President Donald Trump doubled down on his efforts to halt federal funding during his speech at the Detroit Economic Club to cities and counties due to "non-compliance" with federal immigration mandates.Potentially, it could mean the loss of $68 million for the city of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash that happened at Presbyterian Hospital on Thursday morning.According to Albuquerque police, the 4-year-old and her father were in a crosswalk in the parking lot of Presbyterian Hospital when the crash happened. Police previously stated the child was aged 5 before making

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. —The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is in discussions to rejoin the TV series "On Patrol Live."The decision to begin talks to rejoin the show come after an open poll on social media along with an internal poll with the sheriff's office.AdvertisementThe department received over 6,000 votes on

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —KOAT has announced that network journalist and New Mexico native Miguel Marquez will join the award-winning KOAT Action 7 News More in the Morning team as co-anchor beginning in late January alongside Anchor Royale Dá and Meteorologist Eric Green.Marquez brings nearly two decades of experience as a national

DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo was a rising star.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Bernalillo County District Attorney is seeking to keep Timothy Busfield in jail until his trial on charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, with a pretrial detention hearing scheduled for Jan. 20."Prosecutors should try cases in the courtroom and not in the media,"

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —Residents in Rio Rancho will gather at a town hall meeting tonight to discuss safety concerns on Highway 528.Rep. Alan Martinez said he and many people in Rio Rancho have been concerned about this corridor for more than three years now. He said there have been several

A resolution requesting that the Roswell Relief Route be renamed in honor of professional golfer Nancy Lopez was approved on Thursday by all five Chaves County Commissioners.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting its first-ever birding contest, open to all skill levels, running throughout 2026.

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

A Chimayó man who allegedly beat his 89-year-old father so severely, he sent him to the intensive care unit, then fought with deputies trying to arrest him, received a suspended sentence after pleading to lesser charges.

Eastern New Mexico will experience fluctuating temperatures over the next week due to several backdoor cold fronts.

FBI News: ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos man was sentenced to life in prison for the June 2019 killings of two members of the Taos Pueblo. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Joshua Gonzales, 39, a non-Indian, murdered John Doe

A man who pointed a gun at two Roswell Police Department officers before fleeing on foot from a traffic stop in east Roswell was quickly found and arrested nearby.

SUPU News: ALBUQUERQUE — In these times of terrifying mass deportations and raids across the nation, increased ICE enforcement in New Mexico, and violent, military-like tactics wielded against immigrants and activists by masked federal agents, including the recent shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, several New Mexico immigrants’ rights

This time we’re going nuclear and talking about the Nuclear Museum. In particular, something really cooler you can check out this weekend – the 2026 Spyglass Festival.

Missi Currier By MISSI CURRIER President & CEO of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association Our state is a special place to live and work. In recent years, we’ve seen opportunities that create multi-generational benefits. The Opportunity Scholarship that has increased New Mexicans’ access to higher education and trade

Neighbors are concerned about the North Pino Arroyo, where trash and needles are frequently found in the area.

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COUNTY News: Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment for two vacant seats on the Personnel Board. The vacancies are a three-year term, expiring on March 31, 2029. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the

EDD News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new $40 million fund designed to support early-stage innovation and commercialization across the state. The Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) Fund, newly created by legislation in the 2025

New Mexico United has released its schedule of Theme Nights for the 2026 season, with 15 special matches planned at Rio Grande Credit Union Field.

JEFFERSON “SKIP” LEON PRESTRIDGE JR. Nov. 1, 1943 – Jan. 13, 2026 Jefferson “Skip” Leon Prestridge Jr., 82, passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, with family by his side. Born Nov. 1, 1943, in Brewer, Maine, he was the eldest son of Effie Mae

A dragline exposes coal at the Navajo Mine complex, Navajo Nation, Farmington, New Mexico. Courtesy/Navajo Transitional Energy Company OSM News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced it will initiate a public scoping period and prepare a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for

U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it instead to local law enforcement

New leadership has been appointed at several historic sites in northern New Mexico.

STATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he had secured federal grants totaling $3.7 million from the Department of Justice for the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Department of Transportation to improve road safety in Albuquerque, Ramah, and Truth or

Courtesy photo PEEC News: The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members, space enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages to embark on a journey across our cosmic neighborhood at Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System, a special planetarium presentation from 7-8 p.m. MT, Friday, Jan.

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo NMHM News: SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the School for Advanced Research (SAR) invite the public to take a fresh look at one of New Mexico’s most influential and controversial figures from our shared history. This spring, the two Santa Fe institutions

Morgan Smith SFWAF News: For decades the US has attracted migrants from around the world, but especially numerous are those who have crossed, or attempted to cross, the southern border from Mexico. US immigration policies have fluctuated but as migration increased, laws and their enforcement have tightened making it more

Courtesy/NASA NMMSH News: ALAMOGORDO — America’s Astro chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jan. 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH). HAM was launched 157 miles

MOWW News: This month’s meeting will be Tuesday Jan. 20. This month’s speaker will be Robert Hull. Surveilling the Sea Below: The Cold War’s Hunt for Red October, and the hunt for adversary submarines. The U.S. regularly tracks submarines that operate near our territorial waters or near military exercises with

NSCAF News: LAS CRUCES — Parents across New Mexico can learn about all of the different schools available for their kids Saturday, Jan. 31–all in one room. The Las Cruces School fair starts at 11 a.m. at the Mesilla Valley Mall. Representatives from public charter schools, private schools, traditional and

John Anthony Perrotto NMHS News: SANTA FE — New talent is coming to New Mexico Historic Sites’ northern region at Los Luceros in Alcalde, Coronado in Bernalillo, and Jemez in Jemez Springs. John Anthony Perrotto joins Los Luceros Historic Site as site manager on January 20, and Jaimie Adams joins

New Mexico leaders are proposing new legislation to deal with concerns about A.I. generated content.

In 2025, APD investigated 63 homicide cases involving 65 victims, marking a 46% decrease since 2022.

The financial toll is the result of driving on rough roads, facing congestion-related delays and experiencing crashes, according to the report.

Councilors said they were encouraged by the tone set by new Mayor Michael Garcia and are excited to work collaboratively.

New Mexico's legislative session begins soon after the holiday celebrating the integrationist whose words still resonate.

The sentence left Suazo’s supporters angry and in tears, saying the punishment was far too little and came far too late.

New Mexico no longer has an "acting" U.S. attorney, per a federal judge's order, although he can still run the office.

The facility will provide up to 41 hours of energy storage and supply enough electricity to power roughly 25,000 homes and essential services.

Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth filed legislation Thursday aiming to provide privacy protections for the data sharing of license plate readers.

Police allege Luis Arturo Lugo Ortega admitted to stabbing Charles Valdez after he found Valdez trying to burglarize a vehicle.

The lawsuit argued that California and other states were illegally blocking the federal government’s wide-ranging effort to scrutinize detaile…

A partnership between the school district and a collective of community members and tradespeople fell apart in recent years.

The board voted to reassess rebuilding E.J. Martinez or keeping it as a "school within a school" at Chaparral or Milagro.

Giovanny Saldivar-Nicolas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last year in the killing of Eduardo Preciado Luevano.

Iranian ambassador Hossein Darzi blasted the U.S. for what it claimed was America’s “direct involvement in steering unrest in Iran to violence.”

Hearing health and brain health go "hand-in-hand," said Meghan Haarmann, a hearing instrument specialist at Sandia Hearing Aids in Santa Fe

Albuquerque - Around 9:20 AM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at Presbyterian Hospital, located at 1100 Central Avenue SE. According to preliminary reports, a juvenile pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Details are limited, but when officers arrived, the juvenile, who reportedly is

Democrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers.

The Veronica is the sixth sanctioned vessel seized by U.S. forces as part of Trump's effort.

Press freedom advocates are concerned this week's raid on a Washington Post journalist's home will deter reporting on government actions and s…

David Linde, former chairman of Universal Pictures and CEO of Participant Media, has been named CEO of the Sundance Institute.

The push has broad public support and has received renewed interest in the House with bipartisan bills.

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.

Trujillo discusses changes that have been made to the interstate licensing compact legislation since last year, and her level of confidence th…

This White House on Thursday described plans for more talks as “technical talks on the acquisition agreement.”

Taos community members gathered for a “Vigil for Justice and Community Healing” Tuesday (Jan. 13) at Taos United Community Church to “mourn and honor the life of those lost [at] the hands of …

After 108 days in the position, Lauren Reichelt is no longer the Española city manager.

Red River's biggest winter celebration, Mardi Gras in the Mountains, returns Feb. 12-17 with five days of parades, balls, Cajun cuisine and family-friendly fun. "Masquerade" is the theme for Mardi Gras 2026, and this year's event spans both V…

Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) announced student nominations from New Mexico to enter the United States Service Academies. “New Mexico has a proud tradition of service across every branch of our military, and I’m honored to nominate some of our state’s best and brightest to our United States

Minneapolis has been on edge since an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head.

A serial drunk driving offender pleaded guilty to a single charge of drunk driving fourth offense on Dec. 4, with a sentence set at six months.

A drive-thru coffee shop known for its wide-ranging menu, fast service and energy drinks is coming to Española.

A Medanales man being held without bail for allegedly burning down his father’s house, then stealing a firefighter’s pickup truck responding to the fire, is facing new charges after he allegedly attacked three guards in the Tierra Amarilla Detention Center, slashing one with a pair of scissors.

Another warning shot is fired across the bows of centrist Dem gubernatorial candidates Sam Bregman and Ken Miyagishima:Democrats are more liberal now than they have been at any point in modern polling history. CNN's chief data analyst said that 59 percent of Democrats identified as liberal in a new Gallup/CBS

Prosecutors this week charged a Las Vegas man in connection with an armed car theft outside an area gas station in April 2025. Twenty-seven-year-old Demitrius T. Nickson is charged with multiple felony charges following an incident last spring when police responded to a call from a man who reported that

Three pilots and 12 people on the ground died as a result of the fiery crash in Louisville.

Rows of elaborate LEGO builds, traveling vendors and hands-on activities filled the convention floor over the weekend as Brick Convention launched its 2026 tour with a…

CLAYTON — The fight against the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) is ongoing, reports the New Mexico Cattle Growers’…

At least six school districts in the Valley have announced school closures during the 2025-26 school year.

A 25-year-old sexual predator who admitted to being able to manipulate situations to be alone with children he preyed upon was sentenced recently to 25 years in prison.

Good news, skywatchers in Arizona: A group of about 1,000 stars known as the beehive cluster is swarming a sky near you.

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent It’s been just four months since the new recreation center opened, and the Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center is teaming with activity — especially in the afternoons, when school gets out and youth fill the center’s basketball and volleyball courts and the

RUIDOSO — Sometimes after a storm, a rainbow paints the sky.

Crafting is more than creating something beautiful — it’s a science-backed way to nurture mental health. When we engage in activities like knitting, painting or potter…

Proud wife: Air Force Second Lt. Ronald E. Trellue of Las Cruces had his bars pinned on by wife Judy of Roswell. Trellue was one of 11 cadets commissioned at a joint A…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The New Mexico Legislature will meet for a short, 30-day regular session Jan. 20 through Feb. 19 to work on a budget for the state and a few other bills. The Daily Press spoke with District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas and District 28

In the western Sierra Madres of Mexico, a big cat named Libélula is the matriarch of the largest breeding jaguar population in North America. She roams the forested fo…

Updating the city’s procurement code is among items on the regular agenda for the Roswell City Council meeting on Friday.

Roswell Independent School District (RISD) held its first board meeting of the year on Monday, January 12.

Visitors to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque will get a sneak peek of the institution's new artifacts center.

Trump had put intense pressure on five Republican senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week.

Roaring over Roswell and belching colored smoke into the skies on Monday was an F-16 "Fighting Falcon," a part of the United States Air Force Thunderbird aerial acroba…

Santa Fe Film Commissioner Jennifer LaBar-Tapia said the city has become a magnet in recent years for independent film productions.

Billionaire Stan Kroenke recently bought more than 937,000 acres of ranchland in several counties mostly in Eastern New Mexico.

Albuquerque - Around 1:30PM, an Albuquerque Police Department officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on an older model Honda Civic near Central Ave and San Mateo Blvd. The driver saw the lights and decided to flee from the traffic stop and headed toward the University area. APD was able

Albuquerque - According to booking records at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, the man responsible for a November kidnapping of a woman, subsequent pursuit, and officer-involved shooting has been released from the hospital. Claude Laska, 32, was discharged from the University of New Mexico Hospital and booked into MDC

Pacheco has filed a lawsuit and an Open Meetings Act complaint against county commissioners related to Project Jupiter.

I am disappointed. If you aren’t on social media or if you don’t follow Española Humane on social media, then you probably don’t know about th…

While New Mexico saw a slight increase in reported overdose deaths as of August 2025, some other states reported dramatic decreases.

The New Mexico Environment Department also fined the Department of Energy and LANL contractors for three labeling issues.

A request from a state legislator asking that the Roswell Relief Route be renamed is among items the Chaves County Commissioners will consider when they meet at 9 a.m.…

The large question we face is, what we can continue to do as we get older? What activities should be off limits?

Wexford is suing to block New Mexico from seizing $4.2 million, saying the state acted without notice over disputed penalties.

The city is hosting a candidate forum Saturday afternoon at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center for residents to hear from the applicants.

Comunidad de Colores organizers say they were clear about plans to provide gender-affirming care and family planning services.

Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart's wants another stab at a bill to codify the state's emissions reduction goals.

The Town of Taos Council approved a $2.7 million bid from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition and construction of a new ice rink at the Youth and Family Center during its regular council meeting …

The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its existing childhood vaccination schedule, despite a decision earlier this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce …

A district judge granted a motion to detain Alejandro Reyes, 22, pending trial in 8th Judicial District Court last week. Reyes is accused of firing at a vehicle occupied by four people in Ranchos de …

On a snowy Sunday evening (Jan. 11) inside Tribal Slice, pizza topped with green chile, piñon nuts and roasted bison bakes under an oven’s heat, while just beyond the counter, cannabis smoke curls …

At the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, Camille Cooper listened in awe as a puppeteer from Meow Wolf Entertainment posed an unlikely opportunity — a job creating and animating an …

The Town of Taos has hired former Questa Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. to fill the role of interim Taos Police Chief following Mark Archuleta's retirement from the town in December. "Mr. Montez …

A restraining order filed against a Questa resident accused by her neighbor of killing his six-month-old husky puppy with a string trimmer last May was dismissed without prejudice, the Taos News has …

Local organizers will host a workshop Thursday (Jan. 15) to help landowners and eligible entities apply for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Soil Program grants, according to a …

After a year of nationwide uncertainty around federal green energy project funding, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative confirmed this week that its Questa hydrogen and solar facility "remains on …

A New Mexico Senate bill passed in the 2025 legislative session that requires a $200 shed hunting license fee for non-residents took effect Jan. 1. Shed hunting — shed antler collection — remains …

They chanted the name of Renee Nicole Good. They held signs with slogans such as “Abolish ICE.” And some wore whistles and held signs bearing a quote from Good’s wife after she was fatally shot …

A Questa High School alumna, U.S. Army veteran and mother of a current QHS senior discovered at the start of the school year that a beloved 9/11 memorial mural at the school had been painted over. …

The New Mexico Legislature will convene its constitutionally mandated 30-day session Tuesday (Jan. 20) at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, launching a fast-paced stretch focused largely on budget and …

A local professor who has done extensive research on Latin America said he fears the United States’ recent attack on Venezuela marks a step backwards in U.S. diplomacy and may set a precedent for similar attacks across the globe. Peter Linder, a longtime professor of history at New Mexico Highlands

Sen. WirthA proposal to ban all ICE detention facilities in the state is on the fast track for the upcoming legislative session with Dem leadership and the Governor not yet mentioning any possible repercussions from the Trump administration if such a measure is approved. Others outside the Roundhouse are warning

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BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake saw an important change this week as winter conditions tightened their grip on the reservoir, but cold conditions didn’t keep anglers out of Cibola County’s Bluewater Lake.Bluewater LakeNew Mexico State Parks posted that Bluewater Lake is temporarily CLOSEDTO…

Victor Frank JaramilloVictor Frank Jaramillo passed away on December 20, 2025, in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 82.His niece, JoAnn, was at his side for his…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early January data shows Cibola County’s water picture beginning the year with mixed signals: reservoir and river levels remain low and largely unchanged, while mountain snowpack has increased modestly over the past week.Together, Bluewater Lake, the Rio San Jose, and snowpack…

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants-Cibola County Schools Board of Education opened its first meeting of the new year with major changes and routine business, including the formal swearing- in of two new members, the unanimous election of board officers, and the surprise announcement that longtime District 5…

on Saturday, Jan. 10.A baby boy was born to Martha and James at 6:56 p.m. (1856), marking the hospital’s first delivery of the new year.The Cibola Citizen congratulates the family and joins Cibola General Hospital in celebrating the newest little neighbor in our community. Here’s to a healthy,…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent More than 40 years ago, Dennis O’Keefe, along with his mother, Alyce, brother, Bobby, and sister in-law, Phyllis, opened O’Keefe’s Bookshop at 102 W. Broadway, a storefront in the historic Palace Hotel building in downtown Silver City. Today, O’Keefe’s has a neighbor in the

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first ribbon cutting of 2026 on Saturday, January 10 with the grand opening of 1912 Market, a revived Route 66 storefront now operating at 705 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants.In a social media announcement, the Chamber said

SANTA FE, N.M. – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area…

Two of my special geraniums - worth saving from the frost

Rolando Medrano, center, was elected to the Luna Community College Board of Trustees and was sworn in Thursday morning at the school’s Student Services Building Board Room. He has served on the board since being appointed in December 2024. His son, Rolando Medrano Jr., is pictured to the left. Judge

Marie GrahamMarie Graham, 99, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully in her home. She was born in Brodhead, Colorado.Marie graduated from high school…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - One of my favorite houseplants isn’t actually considered a houseplant because it is used so much in flowerbeds and patios. I have seen geraniums in store windows, on patios, and greenhouses. Give them some sun, soil, and water and they will bloom. They are also survivors.

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Pirates hit gold at the Moriarty Girls Wrestling Tournament last weekend.With 154.5 points they bested the second place team by a substantial 40 points— -Rio Rancho was the second place team with 114.5 points.Dakota Billiman placed first in the 105-pound…

GRANTS, N.M. Grants MainStreet held their quarterly peer-to-peer at the 1912 Market, in which local business owners and community can come together to share insights to strengthen the MainStreet District, whether it be sharing ideas or discussing challenges and opportunities.Kevin Branham, the…

Diego Lopez,ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United closed the books on 2025 as one of the USL Championship’s most compelling and community-driven success stories.With a dramatic playoff run, key player departures, bold new signings, and a deepening identity on and off the field, the Black &…

“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home. But more important, it finds homes for us everywhere,” Author Jean Rhys, 1890-1979, Exeter,…

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and…

This week's Athlete of the Week is Dakota Belliman of the Grants High School Wrestling Team. Belliman was crowned Queen of the Tournament and placed First in 105-pound weight class at a recent girls wrestling tournament in Moriarty.

Taos man gets Life in prison for 2019 double homicide

The award of a contract to one of the companies that submitted bids last year for expanding the amount of space at Roswell Fire Department Station 1 is heading to the …

Sin Fronteras Nuevo Mexico plans a “Vigil for Justice & Community Healing” tonight, Tuesday (Jan. 13) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Taos United Community Church, 209 Camino de La Merced, Unit …

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

The Grant County Commission’s first-of-the-year meeting Thursday featured the routine annual business of appointing commissioners to boards and commissions, electing District 2 Commissioner Eloy Medina as vice chair and renewing the county’s Open Meetings Act resolution. The consent agenda, which contains small procedural items like interdepartment asset transfers and acknowledging

Many citizens of Roswell filled Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, spilling into the lobby on Monday, Jan 5, at 11:30 a.m., for the service of Frut…

Eastern New Mexico lawmakers say legislation to stiffen penalties for criminal offenders and address the state’s scarcity of medical professionals should be top priori…

Quick response saves home in structure fire

New Mexicans traditionally don't have much sympathy for legislators who complain about not getting a salary even as it has now blossomed into study sessions over having a full-time paid legislature. While salaries are unlikely to ever win voter approval, it's not as though the lawmakers are forced to panhandle

Note: Updates are posted throughout the week as new information surfaces

The Roswell City Council will hold an organizational and regular meeting at 10 a.m. Friday at City Hall.

Will be used to continue mission of feeding the hungry

Law enforcement searching for a person near Jose Barrios Elementary School put the school on lockdown for a short time Tuesday afternoon. Superintendent William Hawkins said the school was under lockdown from about 3:08 to 3:27 p.m. after the district was alerted to an incident that took place east of

It could be until mid-week when a boil water notice is lifted and water service is fully returned to normal after a water outage of "unprecedented proportions" in Nort…

ROSWELL — The 920th Engineer Construction Company was presented with the New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation during a Jan. 10 ceremony.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between January 6 and January 12, 2026: Ben Encinias, APO Arrest Order (Two Counts). Anyssa M. Lucero, Trafficking Controlled Substances (Distribution) - Attempt (First Offense), Escape From a Community Custody Release Program - Person With Felony Charge, Failure

New Mexico Highlands University head football coach Kurt Taufa’asau, at left, is part of a university contingent heading to the Pacific Islands to expand NMHU’s recruiting impact in the area. New Mexico Highlands University head football coach Kurt Taufa’asau, at left, is part of a university contingent heading to the

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Residents of Pinos Altos and the upper Little Walnut area are on alert for future mineral exploration as claim stakes have been discovered across a large swatch of the Gila National Forest north of Silver City, as well as some on private property. A

Roswell Artist-in-Residence (RAiR) Farnaz Shadravan (sitting) is pictured showing her carving style during her exhibit opening "Babylon 26" on Friday evening at the An…

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

Homemade meals fight hunger, isolation

A ballot box outside the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds for the Nov. 4, 2025 local election. A ballot box outside the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds for the Nov. 4, 2025 local election. With the start of 2026, expect to see a ramp-up toward New Mexico’s June 2 primary and, of

About 66 people carrying handmade signs and flags gathered on the corner of Seventh Street and Mills Avenue on Saturday to voice their concerns and disapproval of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The rally, organized by Las Vegas for the People, took place in part as a response to

Bregman and HaalandAs we take the first look of the year at the '26 Dem Guv chase we find Sam Bregman still seeking to shake up his race with Deb Haaland while she continues her run out the clock strategy, saying little but staying busy doing it. Bregman is regularly

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

The body of a woman was found near the Wool Bowl and adjacent dog park on Friday morning, according to the City of Roswell.

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

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer …

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

Charges in Abiquiú case dismissed

LOVINGTON — You don’t need Hollywood or some other distant setting to be creative in. You can do it right here in Lea County.

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

As the new chair of the Roswell Finance Committee, Councilor Kurt Gass decided to change the flow of meetings during his first time at the head of the table on Thursday.

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LAS CRUCES — Since 1973, the New Mexico FFA office has called the New Mexico State University campus home.

Passersby in areas of the Pecos Valley may think they have been transported to the Old West when they see riders on horseback herding cattle on what are normally field…

Front page of the Jan. 4, 1898 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 4, 1898 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Noticing in The Optic that Uncle Jerry Heeps, the old-time citizen-shoemaker, is in poor health, Geo. D. Allen at once set about hunting up

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

Roswell Daily Record January 8, 1973: "Dr. Lewis Holland, associate dean of the College Agriculture and Home Economics at New Mexico State University, congratulates Ci…

Despite his announcement on Dec. 18, that he would run for mayor again, former Española mayor Javier Sanchez will not be on the ballot in March. Instead, Mayor John Ramon Vigil will face former city councilor Dennis Tim Salazar for the city’s top job in the upcoming March 3 municipal

A shake-up into the oversight and goals of the City of Española’s Social Services Department occurred Monday, after City Manager Lauren Reichelt released a memo formulating her plans for the city’s jail diversion program objectives.

Española City Police officers arrested a homeless couple for breaking and entering a house to stay out of the cold, after the officers went to investigate a door that appeared to be slightly ajar.

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

Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California died after suffering a medical emergency on Jan. 5, officials said. He was 65.

Monica Duran, director of the JOY Center in Roswell, a nonprofit enterprise offering services to Chaves County seniors, said she believes the adult day care service th…

Coloradans will no longer be able to use their SNAP benefits to purchase sodas, energy drinks and ⁠other sweetened beverages starting March 1, according to the Colorad…

Three adolescent males have been arrested and criminally charged after they allegedly fired multiple gunshots into the air to celebrate a birthday while riding in a ca…

EllisonA Republican candidate for Governor who doesn't highlight crime as the be-all-end-all issue? We've got one. Jim Ellison, 55, a Georgia native and onetime Democrat who has lived in the state for 20 years and served two years on the Public Regulation Commission as an independent ('23-'24), has announced his

Our first little miracle of the new year was lovingly brought into the world by Kateina Dowdy, CNM, embracing parents Rori and Devin Moore at 11:47 a.m. on Jan. 1. Con…

Sharon Salazar Hickey, vice-chair of the New Mexico State Game Commission, resigned effective Dec. 31, 2025.

Annual financial loss to the Roswell Air Center of the mostly metal building that burned down on Dec. 4, 2025, is going to be a six-digit figure, airport staff reporte…

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has partnered with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, to "raise awareness of the critica…

RUIDOSO — During the 2024 fires, agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) assisted NMSP uniform personnel with evacuations, roadbl…

Baby Kayleigh Dowdy was born on Jan. 1 at 9:38 a.m. She weighs 6 pounds, 14.1 ounces and is 19 inches long. We wish her mom and dad, Pamela and Shane Dowdy, and all ne…

New Mexico created a new alert earlier this year to help find Native people who go missing. But since the Turquoise Alert went into effect in July, New Mexico State Police have, as of mid-December, …

A federal judge has granted full summary judgment ordering the U.S. Department of Education to unwind its cancellation of school mental health grants, according to a press release from the New Mexico …

Mayor Dan Barrone said his top priority is “always” public safety, including police and fire services, but extending his definition of public safety to include water and wastewater …

Leaders of New Mexico’s health care exchange are reporting a third straight year of enrollment increases, even as federal health care tax credits expire and average premiums are set to rise in 2026. As of Monday, with more than a week until open enrollment ends, more than 81,000 New Mexicans

One man is dead following a late-December shooting in Tecolote and police are still searching for the man’s brother-in-law who is accused of pulling the trigger. Prosecutors charged 55-year-old Michael S. Nicholls with first-degree murder in the death of 61-year-old Albert Salazar on Dec. 20, 2025. Following the shooting, police

The reconstituted Roswell Finance Committee will meet publicly for the first time at 2 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.

Republicans finally have something to celebrate but it may be an empty win.On Monday the four GOP ABQ city councilors joined with Democratic Councilor Klarissa Peña to award her the presidency of the nine member council for the year ahead. That gives rise to hopes that the previous coalition that

The chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court shared her first public comments Jan. 6 about a package containing homemade ⁠explosive materials being sent to the court…

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

Amanda Navora CalzadaAmanda Navora Calzada, born on June 18, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was a radiant light in the lives of many. She peacefully…

Roswell police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man suspected of committing sex crimes against two young girls and evading arrest for nearly four years.

SILVER CITY — Police say a woman charged with the shooting death of her 11-month-old son at Gila Hot Springs two days before Christmas told them she didn’t know why sh…

LOVINGTON — Little Adalee Torrez has already weathered tougher challenges than most people face in a lifetime and now she is ready to take on more standard schoolgirl …

On Thursday, January 1, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a gas fire on 9th Street that quickly developed into a structure fire. The fire involved a single-family home, and crews arrived on the scene within minutes. Thanks to their rapid response, firefighters were able

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

We started the day with a piece about the southern congressional district race and Rep. Vasquez but ran into a buzz saw because we had the incorrect data on the outcome of the '24 presidential race there. We'll have to do a take two on that one and apologize for

A mild winter hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of a trade organization dedicated to promoting winter sports in New Mexico, as ski resorts continue to adapt to challengin…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 30, 2025 and January 5, 2026: Davin Andrea Martinez, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle (First Offense), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Refusal), Criminal Damage to Property, No Driver’s License, APO Arrest Order. Jeffrey Michael

New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session begins Jan. 20. While state economists expect the budget to continue its streak of increased revenue, projections show it will be by slimmer margins than previously expected, and elected leaders have made it clear that few state agencies will receive everything they’ve requested. In Legislative

Interim Chief Cecily BarkerWelcome back and Happy New Year. Here are questions that loom over La Politica with the calendar turned to 2026.--Will the search for a new ABQ police chief truly be "national" as announced by City Hall or will it again be an internal pick? The last two

David Romero was sworn in as Las Vegas’ Mayor on Dec. 30. David Romero was sworn in as Las Vegas’ Mayor on Dec. 30. Las Vegas Mayor David Romero acknowledged he’s made a pivotal transition – from “appointed” to “official” – during a swearing-in ceremony at the Abe Montoya Recreation

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Far-left activists in Albuquerque and New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) erupted in protests and online tirades over the weekend following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, exposing what critics describe as another public meltdown fueled by none other than what many call “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” According

New Mexicans across the political spectrum reacted swiftly and sharply Saturday following confirmation that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a dramatic overnight operation in Caracas—an event that immediately ignited debate in Washington and reverberated throughout the Land of Enchantment. President Donald Trump announced the

The unsealed federal indictment against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro provides a sweeping and damning account of what U.S. prosecutors describe as a decades-long narco-terrorist enterprise run at the highest levels of the Venezuelan government—an operation allegedly designed to flood the United States with cocaine while enriching Maduro, his family, and

Front page of the Jan. 2, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 2, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The imperative need of immediate development of the nearby mountain regions for the entertainment of those seeking recreation in the large mountain play grounds,

Gas prices continue to fall across New Mexico, offering welcome relief to drivers after years of volatility at the pump. According to the latest data from AAA, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in New Mexico now sits at $2.61, well below the national average of

A Las Vegas woman started an online petition calling on the Las Vegas City Council and the Abe Montoya Recreation Center to revise a policy that prohibits parents from bringing infants in strollers into the facility. Jordan Garcia, who has a one-year-old son and six-year-old daughter, said she and a

The City of Las Vegas recognized Walmart and Lowe’s Super Save on 7th Street with Certificates of Appreciation during the first City Council meeting of December, honoring their continued commitment and contributions to the local community. Both businesses have played an active role in supporting Las Vegas through donations to

It has been an incredibly eventful year in San Miguel and Mora counties. In many ways, the issues facing locals were continuations of long-running topics, but the year also brought its own unique challenges and triumphs as well. The year featured the first local election in Las Vegas in five

On a crisp Thursday morning late last year, staff at the Fourth Judicial District Court building in Las Vegas prepared for another busy day, the docket filled with routine hearings and even the final day of a murder trial. On days like these, inmates from the San Miguel County Detention

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 23 and December 29, 2025: Richard Gomez, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Shenee Tso, APO Arrest Order (Three Counts), Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Tampering With Evidence. Juliette Ulibarri, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Kasandra McMeans, Out of State Fugitive. Rico Luke

As crime continues to plague communities across New Mexico, state lawmakers are once again facing mounting pressure to confront what many residents describe as a growing crisis of public safety. Against a backdrop of violent crime, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and high-profile incidents of carjackings and robberies, State Sen. Nicole

If you’re near Eagle Nest on Jan. 1, head over to the lake and join a gathering of people cheering on those about to take a frosty New Year’s Day plunge, or hop in yourself. Eagle Nest Lake State Park’s Polar Bear Plunge is a free annual event sponsored by

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again holding up New Mexico as a national model — this time praising the state’s move to offer universal “free” child care — a program critics warn will saddle taxpayers with yet another expensive, open-ended government entitlement. In a post on X last week, Sanders

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

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

A federal appeals court has declined to revisit its decision striking down New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for most firearm purchases, leaving the law blocked while the state weighs its next move. Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a request from state attorneys

Front page of the Dec. 26, 1957 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Dec. 26, 1957 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. C.R. Williams is here from Albany, N.Y. W.J. Brown, of St. Ignace, Mich., stops at the Montezuma. The boiler house stands finished and is

As the holiday season approaches, many of us naturally think about family, friends, and the joy of gathering together. But for some, this season may feel different. There are households missing loved ones for the first time, and some are quietly facing challenges with work, health, or other struggles. The

A 19-year-old man is headed to prison for the murder of 23-year-old Gabriel Rivera during a birthday party at a house in rural San Miguel County in November of last year. Jeremiah J. Salazar accepted a plea agreement on Dec. 3 in the case and pleaded guilty to felony counts

One final blog as we wrap up 2025 and as you prepare to unwrap your Christmas surprises. So let's dash into it. The results of the ABQ December 9 runoff election are in the history books. The Bernalillo County Clerk's office says: The official canvass of the returns has been

A self-proclaimed “democratic socialist” is attempting to unseat Rep. Gabe Vasquez from the left in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District, launching a primary challenge that has quickly drawn attention—and controversy—on social media. Tom Wakely, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and longtime progressive activist now residing in southern New Mexico, has

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have unsealed a sweeping racketeering indictment against 11 alleged members and leaders of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, accusing the group of murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and firearms crimes carried out across New Mexico and beyond. According to the indictment, the

As Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enters her final year in office, her Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget recommendation reveals a series of priorities that appear designed less for short-term needs and more for long-term policy entrenchment — most notably a $1.5 million appropriation to permanently endow a political science faculty

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

Former Albuquerque mayoral candidate and two-term Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White is sounding the alarm as the New Mexico National Guard prepares to leave Albuquerque—arguing that the city remains dangerously unsafe and that officials are declaring victory far too soon. White reacted sharply on X to news that the Guard’s

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

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

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

PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE —Former New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, securing a key role in the Donald Trump administration as the U.S. Senate confirmed roughly 100 nominees in a late confirmation push in a 53-43 vote. In an exclusive

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

AG targeting oilfield crime Levi Hill/News-Sun Oilfield crime is an organized and booming business and it has caught the eye of New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, who was in Hobbs Tuesday to meet with local and Texas law enforcement to look at ways of protecting the life blood of

Tatum Elementary playground upgrade 60 years overdue Denise Marquez/News-Sun Tatum Elementary students braved the cold weather Thursday morning to attend a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new playground. When Tatum Elementary Principal Robn Hogue cut the ribbon during the ceremony the Tatum Elementary jumped and cheered. Several students

A barrel of history Watson Truck and Supply in Hobbs unearths 25-year-old time capsule Andy Brosig/News-Sun A bushel of old newspapers. Logo caps vacuum-sealed in plastic. Dozens of photographs. Vintage Beanie Babies. A broken socket from a well-used wrench set. These are just a few of the items unearthed last

A reason to be thankful Moms grateful to be parents of first baby surrendered in Baby Box Andy Brosig/News-Sun For a time, two years ago, he was arguably the most-known baby in Lea County. Dubbed only Baby John Doe at the time, he was the first infant surrendered via the

3 million tortillas and counting Feeding people is Nora Avila’s calling Levi Hill/News-Sun Every morning for 40 years, Nora Avila, 67, wakes up at 2:30 in the morning and by 3 a.m. she’s at her restaurant making tortillas. At a rate of an average 300 tortillas a day for 40

NMJC enrollment on the rise Levi Hill/News-Sun Enrollment is booming at New Mexico Junior College, so much so the college is looking at building a new on-campus student housing facility. The NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 16 to select Dekker Limited as the vendor to design and oversee

Saturday, Nov. 8 *Veterans Appreciation Breakfast — 7-9 a.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172,...Read More

Board Meeting November 10, 2025 Board Room 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with...Read More

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...

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

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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