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Republicans in the New Mexico Legislature on Monday sent a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asking her to include public safety matters on the upcoming legislative session’s agenda. The 30-day session scheduled for January is for lawmakers to propose and vote on fiscal matters. If lawmakers want to file

A Socorro man who reportedly opened fire in a parking lot near New Mexico Tech, killing Quentin Sisneros, will remain jailed, a judge ruled Monday. Read moreJudge rules Alvarado will remain in custody

Albuquerque - A majority of Albuquerque residents decided they do want a “king” in office when they made their decisions at the polls. They decided to keep Mayor Tim Keller as the City of Albuquerque's Mayor in today's Mayoral Runoff. Despite numerous residents holding no kings rally’s leading up to

Bernalillo County is asking for the public’s help as it narrows down its search for artists who will create panels for a COVID-19 memorial.Read moreBernalillo County seeks input on COVID memorial art submissions

KIRTLAND – The Kirtland Central boys basketball team earned its first win of the season, rallying from a 12-point third quarter deficit to slip past Los Alamos by a score of 54-51 Tuesday night at Bronco Arena. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Broncos and gave head

A startup that seeks to build the first-ever power grid in outer space has selected Albuquerque as its headquarters, the state Economic Development Department announced Monday. Mantis Space, a Georgia-founded company backed by venture capital, plans to build orbital infrastructure capable of powering satellites and lunar operations, according to a

Sherri and James Beam, the Pie Town husband-and-wife team behind High Desert BBQ Sauce, have spent the last decade transforming their homemade sauces into a full … Read moreHigh Desert BBQ takes orders from their Pie Town headquarters

From left, candidates Steven Edmondson, Ronnita Montoya, Cynthia Canner, Illiana Perez (Moderator), David Koshkin (Moderator), Jane Anderson, Selfie Anaya and Mark Martin at the Socorro School Board forum at the Loma Theatre on Tuesday. With…

An agreement for a behavioral health entity to provide their services locally could be approved by the Roswell City Council when they meet on …

Tribal Adaptive Organization will provide 50 disabled Native American youth in San Juan County with access to adaptive equipment for weekly outdoor activities. Courtesy photo NMORD News: SANTA FE — New Mexico’s pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund program will open its final fiscal year 2026 application window Jan. 1-31, with $1.9

Political attack ads are a common way for candidates to reach voters, but many in Albuquerque say they're ready to stop seeing them.

The sound of bagpipes filled the crisp morning air at Socorro’s Isidro Baca Park as community members gathered Saturday to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day ceremony opened with the Nationa…

The Socorro and Veguita senior centers will move to a four-day week starting November 3, to cut costs while continuing the same services.

Residents of the Mimbres Valley have repurposed an airplane hangar in the Casas Adobes Subdivision to hold a weekly event — the Mimbres Mercado, an indoor/outdoor Saturday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open doors of the hangar face south to capture the sun and show off the

By: David Morgan, NMDOHSANTA FE, N.M. – People seeking help with medical questions or finding providers in New Mexico can now send text messages to the state Health Department Helpline.“Text messaging means easier access to the Helpline when people need it,” said Madison Schaeffer, New Mexico…

(ABQ Journal)Refusing to be held back by a high disapproval rating and a relentless social media posse pouncing on his every word, Tim Keller made history in Albuquerque Tuesday night by becoming the first mayor to win three consecutive terms since the founding of the Mayor-Council form of government in

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A first-degree murder charge against an elderly Silver City man was bound over for trial Monday afternoon after a preliminary hearing in which the victim’s son and sheriff’s deputies testified. Ronald Wilson, 86, was originally charged with attempted murder, a second-degree felony, in the

Attendance at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta increased by 2%, reaching approximately 852,000 visitors this year.

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Oreo is the sweetest treat in town! This 5-year-old heeler mix is a double-layer delight—half playful adventurer, half snuggle expert. When it’s walk time, Oreo’s tail wags like a flag in the wind; he may tug a bit at first, but soon he’s trotting happily, soaking up every sniff and

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The head of the nonprofit New Mexico Rural Library Initiative asked state lawmakers this week to allocate $29.5 million in next year’s legislative session to further fund an endowment assisting 60 rural and tribal libraries. Shel Neymark, executive director of the library initiative, made his pitch to legislators on the

ECECD News: SANTA FE ∞ New Mexico is seeking $1.2 billion to strengthen and expand its early childhood system, including universal childcare and universal preschool for 3-year-olds. The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) presented its fiscal year 2027 budget request to the Legislative Finance Committee, proposing a $196.2

A judge has overturned a multi-million dollar verdict against Presbyterian Health Services after it was revealed that a juror hosted a podcast expressing distrust in hospitals.Presbyterian Health Services lost a case for reportedly failing to diagnose a condition, resulting in an infant having brain damage.AdvertisementJurors had awarded nearly $25 million

A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they ar…

Albuquerque City Council will look different next year, though one race remained close on Tuesday night.

The Village of Magdalena is moving forward with plans to independently manage its geographic addressing system following a collaborative effort with the New Mexico 911 Bureau, easing concerns raised earlier about emergency response and compli…

LAM News: Los Alamos Makers, the community makerspace, announces two December Open House events and the release of a special 1-Month Trial Membership, now packaged with a customizable laser-engraved membership coupon—a perfect holiday stocking stuffer for makers. The public is invited to visit the makerspace during the next open house

COUNTY News: Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday evening, Dec. 11. The agenda & packet for the meeting can be found here. Read More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Police are responding to a shooting on Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque.An Albuquerque police spokesperson said initial reports are suggesting the shooting was accidental. It happened around San Mateo Boulevard SE and Central Avenue SE.AdvertisementIt is unknown if anyone was hurt or to what extent.Southbound San Mateo traffic

GRANTS, N.M. —No one was hurt after a New Mexico State Police vehicle was damaged by gunfire in Grants.State police said one NMSP officer was on a traffic stop at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Third Street when the shooting happened. The officer involved was not injured.AdvertisementIt is

For more than 50 years, La Pasadita has been a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine in Socorro, and under the leadership of Mauro Portillo Jr., the family-run restaurant continues to thrive with fresh ingredients, community ties and a deep res…

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health continues to strongly recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, with the first dose within 24 hours of birth.The statement comes in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…

Richard Rumpf has resigned as mayor of Magdalena after serving in the position since July 2016 following the resignation of Diego Montoya.

The San Juan Mountain Association is holding its 14th annual Trees for Conservation fundraiser, offering nearly 900 trees to the community.

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker said it’s been almost a decade since Socorro has seen the type of violence it did on Wednesday with a shooting death in a parking lot n… Read moreSuspect in Socorro shooting apprehended at Magdalena residence

New Mexico Tech Interim President Jackson has been attending local meetings to promote a Student and Community Wellness Center.

A cold front is moving through New Mexico and is set to make conditions cooler and breezier Wednesday in the eastern part of the state.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With 100 percent of Cibola County still in drought and local water levels steadily declining, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing to conduct a series of prescribed burns this winter aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving ecosystem health throughout central…

BERNALILLO, N.M. —Bernalillo County officials are reminding property owners that the deadline to pay the first half of 2025 property taxes is quickly approaching.Payments must be received by Dec. 10 to avoid late fees.AdvertisementAfter that date, unpaid taxes become delinquent and penalties begin to accrue at 1% per month, with

Leonardo Perez, 21 pleaded no contest to charges from a shooting that injured a Socorro high school football player and assistant coach one year ago in November, 2024.

NMF News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) is awarding $559,520 in grants to support nonprofit organizations working across our priority areas of rural and Indigenous communities, and the environment in New Mexico. These grants help address people experiencing homelessness, providing basic needs, improving community health, expanding learning

GRANTS, N.M. – Roberta’s Place has launched its annualAngelTree, offering Cibola County residents a simple way to brighten the holidays for children in…

GRANTS, NM — Cibola General Hospital (CGH) is proud to announce the success of its Thanksgiving Giving Back Fundraiser, an effort supporting families facing…

The list of finalists for the Rio Rancho superintendent position has been narrowed down to three candidates.

A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies, according to a Thursday press release from the New Mexico Department of Health. According to the release, testing by the Department of Health’s Scientific Laboratory Division confirmed the diagnosis and although

State Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run reported on Nov. 11 on Highway 60 just west of Socorro as 38-year-old Katrina Martineau of Reserve.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The suspect has been apprehended as of Friday, Nov. 21. NMSTP PRESS RELEASE "On Friday, November 21, 2025, following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided by the Socorro Police Department, New Mexico State Police agents located Anthon…

County tax assessors classify New Mexico’s roughly 14,000 short-term rental properties differently across the state, according to a legislative study released this week. The “assessment confusion is harming homeowners,” the report says, and should be made uniform. The report comes via House Memorial 52 – sponsored by two Republican lawmakers

NMED News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is lifting a harmful algae bloom advisory that was issued in late September for Santa Cruz Lake in Santa Fe County and Clayton Lake in Union County following updated monitoring data showing improved conditions. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur

The village of Magdalena secured a $2.6 million grant for sewer line relining and infrastructure upgrades.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Shoppers roamed downtown’s streets during the day and then gathered around heaters at night for the 35th annual Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade on Small Business Saturday. Twenty-nine businesses participated in Small Business Saturday this year, according to Sharla Lefkowitz-Oberg, executive director of Silver

LAHS News: The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) will host Yuletide Tales with Mike Katko from 7-8 p.m., tonight, Dec. 10 at the Hans Bethe House. Local author, poet, and storyteller, Katko returns to share an evening of holiday-themed reflections. The program will feature Christmas and winter stories from Los

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Early December brought a quiet week to Bluewater Lake, with no new angler reports received and cold weather settling over the shoreline.The most recent fishing update continues to be the Nov. 6 observation, when catfish were biting SLOW to FAIR on chicken liver near the dam.…

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. —The family of Christopher Medina, a 28-year-old from Mountainair, New Mexico, continues to search for him two years after his disappearance.Described by his family as a kind person, Christopher has been missing since March 25, 2023, and Torrance County law enforcement has informed the family that he may

GHOST RANCH News: ABIQUIU — Tuesday, the National Ghost Ranch Foundation and the Presbyterian Church Foundation jointly announced plans to preserve the landscapes and vistas made famous by artist Georgia O’Keeffe through a new partnership with the State of New Mexico and the New Mexico Land Conservancy. The Ghost Ranch

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – New Mexico has started the slow work of cleaning up some of its most neglected uranium sites, and that effort now includes mines in the Grants Mining District that have sat abandoned for decades.Cleanup activities are underway at four former uranium mine and mill sites across…

Stephen Keiser, the county’s GIS Specialist and 911 Addresser, issued a formal letter to the Village Council warning that Magdalena’s current addressing practices violate New Mexico’s Enhanced 911 Act. According to Keiser, the village has bee…

Albuquerque is set to begin the transformation of a 10-story building near San Mateo and Central into a mixed-income housing project called Serenade at Park Central starting in January, despiterecent incidents of firesand vandalism.The project, located in the International District, will feature 110 units, with 41 designated as affordable housing.

Socorro is experiencing a cinematic revival as a new road-trip film is being shot across various local sites, bringing with it a wave of economic activity and community engagement.

As temperatures drop, fire officials across Socorro County are warning residents to take extra precautions to prevent winter-related fires and emergencies. Read moreLocal fire officials urge winter safety

Late last month, the Trump administration proposed to roll back specific Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that would, among other changes, severely limit the designation of critical habitat for species on the path to extinction. While the move is being praised by some industry sectors, conservationists are alarmed about the

Daily Postcard: The early morning beauty of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area at 397 Camp May Road. Opening day is tentatively set for Dec. 12 and season passes are on sale now. Also, registration is now open for Pajarito’s popular multiweek lessons, including: Camp Bluebird, the four-week, Saturday only lessons for

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Tim Keller has been reelected as Albuquerque's mayor for a third consecutive term, while two city council races were also contested, with one still undecided.Keller secured 58% of the vote, defeating challenger Darren White, who garnered 42%.Advertisement"It's a mandate to push forward. And it's also a challenge to

For James Allison, the skies over Albuquerque are more than just a scenic backdrop, they’re a family legacy. The 31-year-old balloonist from Socorro returned to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year not just as a spectator, b…

Fire departments around the county have reached critically low staffing levels resulting in delayed responses to emergencies according to Socorro County Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal Fred Berger.

Among the items approved was Resolution 2025-13, authorizing official representatives and signatory authorities for a state-funded preliminary engineering report on the village’s wastewater treatment and collection system. Mayor Rumpf said th…

Home Country By SLIM RANDLES When Steve and Dud got up to go get a paper, it left just Doc and Bert sitting at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bert turned his head and smirked a little, being careful not to let Doc see him. Doc

The Socorro County Animal Shelter is among the 25 local governments across the state to receive a much-needed boost. The help has come in the form of a $18,631 state grant that will help repair aging infrastructure and support animal welfare …

Turquoise Necklace, 30”, $399. Courtesy photo ARTS News: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy December. Oh and Happy Winter Solstice. Please visit us at Village Arts. Village Arts has a great selection of gifts for all ages and Beso Jewels, well, who doesn’t like sparkly things?

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. – Double Six Art Gallery, located at 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. (Route 66) in Grants, will host a Holiday Open House featuring an…

Representatives from the City of Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico Tech, Socorro Schools, Magdalena and Socorro General Hospital came together for an Earthquake tabletop drill organized by the Socorro County Local Emergency Planning Committ…

UNM researchers claim early life adversity disrupts brain networks in adulthood

Albuquerque - According to APD, homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred this evening in Northeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to a suspicious person call around 5:20 p.m. 4813 Carlisle Blvd., near Montgomery Blvd. N.E. Officers located a woman with a gunshot wound who died at the scene. Homicide

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Near the end of a five-hour meeting, a potential compromise arose regarding public concerns about a cannabis business application in the heart of downtown — but its fate is yet to be decided, after the Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission chairman agreed to

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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) is wishing the community ‘Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays’ with this festive display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of its building Thursday at 1010 Central Ave . Learn more about LASCU at lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Artist Andrew

Incumbent Tim Keller scored a historic third consecutive term in Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff election Tuesday, after a bruising contest fought over homelessness,…Read moreMayor Keller wins third consecutive term in Albuquerque runoff election

Fans who appreciate defense must’ve loved Piedra Vista High School girls basketball’s 37-29 win at Durango High School on Tuesday night. Rebounds, steals, blocks and jump balls were constantly happening over the 32-minute game inside Durango High School. Offense was hard to come by, and both teams struggled with turnovers

Prescribed fires were started in the Gila National Forest on Monday, and burns will continue throughout the winter, according to press releases from the U.S. Forest Service. “Prescribed fire today reduces the intensity and harmful effects of wildfire tomorrow,” said Maribeth Pecotte, Forest Service public affairs officer. “Prescribed fires reduce

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in northeast Albuquerque.Police said officers responded to a suspicious person call on Carlisle Boulevard NE, near Montgomery Boulevard NE. A woman was found with a gunshot wound in the area.AdvertisementShe later died at the scene, according to the Albuquerque Police Department.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Incumbent mayor Tim Keller has won the runoff election against Darren White. Watch his victory speech in the video player above.The election victory marks the first time an Albuquerque mayor will serve a third consecutive term.Advertisement

In preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, EDC is compiling a list of resources in Socorro and Catron counties to help alleviate food insecurity in the coming days.

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Prep boys basketball team shook off early turnover hiccups to explode with a high-scoring second half and rout Shiprock 68-33 Tuesday night at the Eagles’ Nest. The Eagles (2-0) added another emphatic win after last Thursday’s 69-36 romp over Miyamura. Since 2022, Navajo Prep has dominated

GRANTS, N.M. – Five years after human remains were discovered off a remote forest road southeast of Grants, authorities have identified the man as Ever Orozco-Salcido, who was first reported missing after leaving Colorado for the Grants area in late 2017.According to case information shared with…

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Swim Team hosted the 9th Annual Bill Hudson Swim/Dive Invite Saturday in the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center. Eight teams participated in the event. The Topper girls swim/diving team scored 512 points to win 1st place. The boys scored 177 points to win 5th place.

Santa Fe city councilors are expected to vote on a proposal that, if approved, would ban animals from city medians.

LANL FOUNDATION News: ESPAÑOLA — This holiday season, the LANL Foundation’s Grandparents & Kin Raising Children Initiative has distributed 151 stipends of $250 to grandparents and kinship caregivers in Rio Arriba, Taos, and Los Alamos counties. The effort was made possible through generous support from the Delle Foundation. Since 2021,

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The runoff election in the District 3 City Council contest was too close to call late Tuesday, although incumbent Klarissa Peña had a razor-thin lead over politic…Read moreTelles elected to ABQ City Council; District 3 race too close to call

The Socorro County Manager’s contract was unanimously terminated at a special meeting last week.

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The Cobre capital improvements tax question will undergo an automatic recount, as ordered by the New Mexico State Canvass Board. As of Election Day, the question had passed with 551 votes in favor to 547 votes against. Any race that falls within 5 percent triggers an automatic recount under state

December 12What? Cibola Arts Council and Filipino community presents: Bayanihan for a Cause When? December 12 at 5 – 8 pm Where? NMSU GymDecember 13thWhat? Light Parade Floats & Cookie Crawl When? December 13 at 6:00 pm Where? Downtown Grants. Call 505-658-2450 for more information.What? Winter…

The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are planning prescribed fire pile burns in the Sandia Ranger District.Fire managers are conducting burns following recent precipitation, snow covered ground and cooler temperatures. Conditions are suitable for burning piled slash and woody debris from forest restoration work.AdvertisementThere are two burns planned:Sulphur Unit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Albuquerque mayoral candidate Darren White has conceded themayoral raceto incumbent Tim Keller. Watch his entire concession speech in the video player above.White and Keller faced each other in arunoff electionafter they were the two top performing candidates in theNovember election.Advertisement

Courtesy/LAC COUNTY News: The south lane of North Road will be closed between Quemazon Place and Diamond Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., today, Dec. 10, to repair a sewer main. The north lane of North Road will remain open for access to the Quemazon Neighborhood. Drivers will need

Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting in the northeast part of the city Tuesday. A woman was found dead.

Albuquerque, N.M. — The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the competition format, key dates, and participating clubs for the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt…

Mostly sunny weather will return for Wednesday, with high temperatures close to 60 degrees in the Albuquerque area.

SANTA FE – A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O'Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an adjacent educational retreat, several partners to the pact announced Tuesday. Initial phases of the plan establish a conservation easement across

Magdalena trustees approved a $24,893 Rural Library Program grant from the New Mexico State Library for fiscal year 2026, as well as a $5,500 grant from the John … Read moreMagdalena Public Library receive grant monies

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The Dos Griegos neighborhood north of Silver City has long been a concern for fire safety due to its proximity to wilderness and its single entrance and egress. In 2021, the Grant County Commission approved a plan to design and build a fire station

Election workers in Albuquerque's runoff election were told not to start counting ballots until the last person finished voting.

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 4:00 p.m. to decide whether Dolores P. Vallejos is qualified to hold the District 1 council seat, according to a legal notice published Dec. 10 and signed by City Clerk Frances Salas. The

FARMINGTON – The Bloomfield High School football team, recently crowned as Class 4A state champions for the second consecutive season, celebrated their victory Monday night with family and coaches as well as members of the school district and city leaders during a banquet at the Farmington Elks Lodge. Bloomfield football

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre and Silver school districts will both be among those participating in a new state program called Guaranteed Pay for Attendance, which will pay homeless students for attending classes and completing schoolwork. Students will have to maintain a 92 percent monthly attendance rate,

Starting October 14 and running six days, regional astronomers in the Magdalena Astronomical Society collaborated to host the 32nd annual Enchanted Skies Star Party (ESSP), an educational event that drew over 130 enthusiasts from across the country.

It's not too late to buy a lottery ticket and try to win it big.Wednesday's Powerball drawing is worth $930 million — the seventh-largest in Powerball history.AdvertisementRelated:Here are the most commonly drawn numbers in the PowerballThe drawing is scheduled for Wednesday.Has the Powerball Jackpot ever been won in New Mexico?There

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Families in Cibola County still looking for a Christmas tree or extra firewood this winter will see new savings on nearby public lands, after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a temporary “One Dollar, One Tree” holiday fee reduction across New Mexico.The update…

The idea of canceling the community pumpkin giveaway on Friday, after the kitchen fire at Sofia’s Kitchen & Burrito Tyme, never crossed owner Stephen Rosas’ mind.

NMHED News: SANTA FE — A new state workforce training initiative exceeded expectations in its first year, with more than 6,200 New Mexicans completing career-focused programs in health care, transportation, construction and other high-demand fields. The Government Results and Opportunity Trust (GRO) program achieved a 94 percent completion rate across

A Santa Fe man is in jail for allegedly breaking into the First Presbyterian School and Church and stealing items from there Sunday.

Roswell City Councilor Cristina Arnold, left, and Philip Huston, executive director of Carlsbad LifeHouse Inc., talked this past week about ho…

What started as a family pastime has grown into a beloved local business with statewide recognition. Read moreOrtiz Jerky: a family tradition thriving in Socorro

“Cold Backed Before Coffee” is the motto Magdalena rancher and entrepreneur Charity Saulsberry has built her new café around.

The district’s proposed $5 million GO Bond which would fund capital improvements without raising property taxes will be voted on during the Nov. 4 election.

A judge has ruled secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public. The judge Wednesday joined two other judges in granting the Justice Department’s requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier’s sexual abuse. U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman in

Albuquerque - After 5pm on Tuesday, December 9th, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and emergency crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to the area of Central Ave SE and San Mateo Blvd after it was reported that someone had been shot. Upon their arrival, they located an individual

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent The Bayard Public Library celebrated Thanksgiving break last week with holiday crafts. Head Librarian Cindy “Renee” Provencio organized a series of activities for families to participate in, including a pumpkin and corn beaded pipe cleaner craft as well as a disguise-a-turkey craft. “My favorite

Three new concepts have been announced for the state fair redevelopment project, each offering unique upgrades and transformations to the fairgrounds.The first concept upgrades the facilities of the fairgrounds while adding a multi-purpose event venue along with an exhibition hall. It also comes with mixed-use housing, a community park, and

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech (NMT) are close to finalizing an agreement that requires Socorro Electric Co-op to refund members about $600,000 they were overbilled during a non-compliance period wit…

Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks during a National Parks Subcommittee hearing, Dec. 9, 2025. Courtesy photo U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks hearing to consider 26 pending bills, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member

Socorro County Commissioners approved the purchase of a wheel loader, two motor graders and rotary cutter at their Oct. 14 regular meeting.

Faced with increasing uncertainty over federal Housing and Urban Development’s homelessness-prevention funding, the leader of a state coalition said Monday she will ask the New Mexico Legislature to fill in a gap of roughly $12 million when lawmakers meet in January. New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness Director Monet Silva

Valerie Sandoval Acting Cabinet Secretary CYFD News: SANTA FE — New Mexico is seeking to hire hundreds of child welfare workers, expand substance abuse and infant mental health programs, and strengthen safety nets for vulnerable children and families under a proposed $422.3 million state budget. The New Mexico Children, Youth

Editor’s Note: The final vote for S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 was 399-5. It passed around 4:50 p.m. mst on Dec. 9.The bill heads to Pres. Trump’s desk for signature.GRANTS, N.M. – A federal program that rural counties like Cibola have relied on for more

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech are scheduled to attend a status conference in the matter of non-compliance fees for the SEC at 9 a.m. on Oct. 31.

For the first time in its 36-year history, the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge has been canceled, another outcome of the ongoing federal government shutdown that has furloughed refuge staff and brought cri…

Albuquerque voters have chosen incumbent Mayor Tim Keller to serve as mayor for a record third term, beating Darren White in a runoff election.

Tim Keller had won 59% of the vote, ahead of challenger Darren White's 41%, according to unofficial results as of 10 p.m.

New Mexico is forecasting a drop in the state's fiscal year 2027 revenue, from around $485 million projected in August to now $105.7 million.

IAIA seniors debut personal projects as PBS series "Craft in America" spotlights the school’s role in shaping Indigenous artistry.

The State of New Mexico is providing free well water testing for residents within one mile of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar.

The company filed for bankruptcy in October and said its focus is on building a stronger and more sustainable future.

If you're a single person in Albuquerque who's looking for an island getaway, in front of a few cameras, one popular reality show wants to hear from you.

The city is asking for a $3 million transfer into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund after discovering unspent allocations were not accumulatin…

For years, the lab had hoped to relieve the pressure on the containers, fearing a flammable mix of gases had built up.

Police went to First Presbyterian School and Church after a caller reported seeing a man in the basement via a Ring camera.

A woman is dead after a shooting in Northeast Albuquerque on Tuesday afternoon.Read moreAPD investigating fatal shooting in Northeast Albuquerque

Bosque Brewing has closed their two Santa Fe locations as they restructure their business after filing for bankruptcy in October.

New Mexico State Police are asking for public for help on a homicide case from August where a man was shot on NM Highway 14.

In an about-face, the board voted 3-2 to approve the demolition of the four casitas in the 400 block of Don Gaspar Avenue.

The Human Rights Defense Center has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Detention Center over its paper book ban.

Ornaments designed by students at Central Elementary School in Artesia will be featured on New Mexico's Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.

Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep an Albuquerque Public School bus attendant behind bars after he was accused of possessing videos of children being raped.Read moreAlbuquerque Public Schools bus attendant accused of possessing child rape videos

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't …

The U.S. Forest Service is conducting prescribed burns Tuesday in the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands immediately east of Albuquerque.

Darius Sandoval, of Las Vegas, N.M., faces counts of kidnapping and aggravated battery, among others, after a weekend incident.

More than 129,000 people voted in Albuquerque’s runoff election Tuesday — several thousand fewer than the regular local election last month, according to unoffici…Read moreAlbuquerque sees more than 128K voters in runoff election

Frustrated by the city’s slow progress in painting crosswalks at intersections they believe are unsafe, activists in Los Angeles have been pic…

A federal judge in New York has granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Gh…

The Park County prosecutor handling the cases did not return multiple inquiries about the case involving Charles MacKay.

Cambodia and Thailand are engaged in renewed fighting, forcing tens of thousands to flee border areas.

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Some criticized the agency's failure to request more for recruiting foster families or to address the problem of office stays.

A study found 11 metals at elevated levels in samples from private wells, with four above federal drinking water standards.

The Justice Department has challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey …

A ghost seems to have entered New Mexico's U.S. Senate race. He has a bogus address and springs from a fictitious political party.

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A space startup aiming to build a grid in space has chosen Albuquerque for the site of its headquarters and manufacturing facility, a move that could bring over 200 high-paying jobs to the area.

The City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter is experiencing an urgent overcapacity issue. Over the past week, the facility has taken in more than 40 dogs, while only one has been reclaimed by its owner. That was done lower than usual staffing of animal control. The shelter anticipates even more

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 2 and December 8, 2025: Austin Garza, Battery (Household Member), Larceny (Over $250 But Not More Than $500). Leonard L. Lucero, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony), Tampering With Evidence, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Bench Warrant Failure

ABIQUIÚ — The sweeping vistas that inspired painter Georgia O’Keeffe and continue to attract streams of solitude-seeking visitors will be officially made off-limits to future development.

Robust early voting turnout suggests strong interest in the outcome Tuesday of a feisty runoff contest between incumbent Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and challenger Darren White.

RIO RANCHO — The athletics director of Rio Rancho Public Schools and two administrators from Maryland and Washington are the three finalists for RRPS superintendent. Read moreRRPS names three superintendent finalists, including athletics director

Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and con…

It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its…

More than $900,000 from the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund has been made available through a state conservation program.

LAS CRUCES — The natural gas-fueled power facility envisioned for Project Jupiter, the massive data center under construction in Santa Teresa, is far larger than had previously been disclosed — both in how much power it will generate and how …

During their Nov. 8 meeting, the Board of Trustees of the San Joaquín del Río del Chama Land Grant/Merced announced a landmark appointment, selecting a mayordomo for the first time in more than 100 years.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Two conditional use permits for cannabis businesses in the downtown Silver City Historic District were approved late Friday afternoon by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a nine-hour meeting that spanned two days. The commission first met last Tuesday evening to discuss the two

Families watch the floats drive by Saturday night during the Main Street Roswell Electric Light Parade.

A trio of far-left U.S. senators is sounding the alarm — again — this time over a major private-sector investment that would bring billions into New Mexico’s energy infrastructure. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are urging federal scrutiny of Blackstone Infrastructure’s

El Pasoans who like the excitement of hunting for the perfect tree and then chopping it themselves can start getting their permits. The permits allow one tree per family.

Roswell City Manager Chad Cole confirmed on Monday that he will be leaving his position with the city as of Jan. 31, 2026.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller secured reelection Tuesday night, defeating former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White in a high-stakes runoff that many voters hoped would chart a new direction for a city plagued by violent crime, surging homelessness, and chronic mismanagement. But by 8:34 p.m., the results were clear: Keller prevailed

New Mexico legislators might get less money to spread around their districts for local projects in the 2026 session, two of Grant County’s representatives said Dec. 4 …

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Will run for 33rd Congressional District seat

Dee’s Spicy Habit, the winner of last year’s Salsa Showdown in Hurley, is at last available on the grocery store shelf in time to bring some heat to the holidays. The Frontier Food Hub organized the spicy competition in September 2024, with the promise that the winner would see their

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent Western New Mexico University held their annual Jingle and Mingle holiday celebration Friday on campus, featuring performances by the Silver High School Band, WNMU football player and singer Josiah Campos, the Brandon Perrault Band and the Silver City Conservatory of Dance. The event also

Jury acquits man in brother’s death

A 28-year-old man was indicted Dec. 8 on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her dad in a south Phoenix parking lot.

JOIN US FOR LIVE ABQ ELECTION RESULTS AND ANALYSIS BEGINNING AT 6:30 TONIGHT ON KANW 89.1 FM AND KANW.ORG.Turnout for today's ABQ runoff election probably won't top the record high of 134,000 that showed up for the regular election November 4 but it will be anything but shabby. Bernalillo County

A political stunt involving Albuquerque's homeless population has become a central controversy in the runoff election, which ends Tuesday.

Ransom Canyon, a Netflix Western series now filming its second season, and The Chaperones, an independent film from A24, will shoot at various…

While the state had projected $484.8 million in total new money for the next fiscal year, that has been revised downward to $105.7 million.

An amendment would lower the potential fine, which advocates for the homeless have criticized, from $200 to $50.

The University of New Mexico received a $2.5 million federal grant to train medical residents for its street medicine program, which dispatches doctors and nurses outside to care for people without homes.

Shani Harvie, director of the Creative Industries Division, said she expects her agency to award a total of 20 grants in 2026.

The move comes after federal health officials voted to end the long-standing recommendation that all babies get a dose of the vaccine on the d…

Developer Jim Long says he is looking for a pasta vendor to round out the offerings at his planned food hall in downtown Santa Fe.

Dr. Luke Bulthuis and Dr. John Garcia are scheduled to begin seeing patients Jan. 5 at the Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center.

New Mexico's Environment Department said last month the toxic plume had migrated to San Ildefonso land for the first time.

The state-owned, 236-acre campus that's home to the New Mexico State Fair is in the middle of the International District.

Data center campus Project Jupiter, proposed near Santa Teresa, received a historic $164 billion in industrial revenue bonds in September.

A group of progressive, East Coast U.S. senators is criticizing Blackstone Infrastructure’s proposed $11.5 billion acquisition of TXNM Energy Inc., saying the deal isn’t in the public’s best interest.

The Governor’s Office released new designs for the State Fairgrounds’ redevelopment Monday, with one plan that relocates the fair entirely and another where the event shares the grounds with new amenities and housing.

High temperatures will peak Thursday, hitting 10 to 20 degrees above normal across New Mexico, including in Santa Fe.

Albuquerque - On December 6th, 2025, we told you about a violent crash that involved three vehicles and the apprehension of a suspect. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office had been in a pursuit of a suspect which ended in a crash in the area of Broadway and Lomas Blvds. According

A man was killed after being hit by a Rail Runner Express train on Indian School near Second Street on Monday evening, according to a New Mexico State Police email.

RED RIVER — The runner-up in this year’s Red River Town Council race is challenging the results of the recent election, arguing in a civil case that the town’s voter roll contains multiple instances of ballots cast by people who don’t meet th…

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting December 8, 2025, three new jury trials will commence in Bernalillo County. Maron Kent Gilmore Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-00593 Abuse of a Child (Results in Great Bodily Harm) Intentional or Recklessly Abuse of a Child (Results

An Indiana state Senate committee took the first step toward enacting a new congressional map. But it remains to be seen if the full Senate will have enough votes to enact what is designed to give the GOP the edge in the state's nine congress…

PNM officials say the number of reported scams of company customers tends to increase during the holiday season.

SANTA FE — For the first time after five years of record-breaking revenue growth, New Mexico is projected to take in less money during the current budget year than it did in the past year.

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday.

An air tanker drops retardant on the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire in a photo the Santa Fe National Forest released May 9, 2022, when the fire was raging. Firefighters who responded to the blaze reported dropping retardant nearly 2,500 times, according to data the Santa Fe National Forest provided to

Gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community Nov. 21, seizing at least 303 children and 12 teachers.

Nov. 23 Read moreRRPD arrest records: Nov. 23-29

Northwest Albuquerque commuters beware: In January, the city of Albuquerque will begin work on the biggest road project in its history. Read morePaseo and Unser expansion project to begin in January

Both countries accuse each other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year.

This decision comes after an appeals court disqualified her from the role. Habba was appointed in March to serve a temporary term.

Four men are behind bars while a fifth is wanted by law enforcement for allegedly shooting and killing a man in 2024 in what police believe was gang violence.

Angel Peña joins the latest episode of "Conversations Different" to discuss his nonprofit Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project and the work the…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have met their Australian counterparts for annual talks focused on Indo-Paci…

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordinator is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year — mostly from Western gove…

A day after the FBI offered $5,000 for information on the whereabouts of a former Ohkay Owingeh and Pojoaque tribal police officer wanted for absconding from his pretrial release, they arrested him in Ohkay Owingeh.

A Santa Cruz man is wanted on a warrant for possession of child porn after a Santa Fe City Police detective raided his house with help from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.

There's a quiet confidence among Democrats on this Election Eve in Albuquerque. They have good reason. While the mayoral campaign between incumbent Tim Keller and Republican challenger Darren White has been intense, the Democratic lean of the city is well-established.Bernalillo county has been instrumental in turning New Mexico into a

Longtime Hurley Mayor Ed Stevens died Monday at 83 years old. Stevens served as mayor since March 2016, and was elected to another four-year term in office last month. “He didn’t want it to seem as if just because it was a small community, it wasn’t worthwhile,” said Stevens’ daughter,

New Mexico’s long run of rapid revenue growth appears to be slowing, according to a new financial outlook presented to lawmakers this week. Economists from the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group — representing three state agencies and the Legislative Finance Committee — delivered an updated forecast Monday that one legislator described

The 49th Las Posadas on the Plaza was the first such event coordinated by the organizers of the annual Fiesta de Santa Fe.

RIO RANCHO — Three finalists for superintendent of Rio Rancho Public Schools are set to be announced by the Board of Education this week ahead of their visit to t… Read moreRRPS superintendent finalists to be announced, sit for 'meet and greet'

Since returning to office in January, Trump has made big changes to the performing arts institution. He's ousted the leadership and had himsel…

Krasznahorkai spoke in Hungarian about topics like angels, human dignity, and rebellion.

The center will be financed with a grant from the state of Michigan, funds from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of Michigan.

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

So far matchups include two competitive Democratic primaries and a race in a closely divided district along the Mexican border.

The photos are part of a project to reunite Civil Rights photographer Matt Herron's work with the communities he depicted.

The polar regions hold some of this country’s most valuable assets. The U.S. has operational bases in both the Arctic and Antarctica that do i…

In recent months, the state installed 21 new "Welcome to New Mexico" signs at key entry points across the state.

LOS ALAMOS – A public meeting to discuss data from the depressurization of four flanged tritium waste containers at Los Alamos National Laboratory is scheduled for Dec. 9 in Los Alamos.

The Republican Party of New Mexico on Saturday formally reopened its Albuquerque headquarters, months after the building was firebombed in an act of politically motivated arson that shook the state’s political landscape. The rebuilt facility now stands as a visible reminder of both the severity of the attack and the

Two children were taken away from their parents on Nov. 9 by the Children, Youth and Families Department after one of them, age unlisted, overdosed on opiates, which the parents blamed on a tainted candy sample.

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The Roswell Water Department is testing fire hydrants at various locations around the city.

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The Board of Trustees of The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Las Cruces will host its 2025 Giving Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at La Pos…

New Mexico legislators might get less money to spread around their districts for local projects in the 2026 session, two of Grant County’s representatives said Thursday during the Grant County Prospectors’ annual forum. Thursday was the advocacy group’s 50th annual event, in which local governments, educational and health care institutions,

The town of Silver City is set to give recognition to a tragedy that is largely forgotten, but the pain of which reverberates for the families almost 60 years later. The Town Council will consider approval of a resolution Tuesday that will name a new park along Corbin Street and

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SANTA FE — The top energy official in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration abruptly stepped down Friday, marking the latest Cabinet-level turnover as the governor approaches her final year in office.

SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO — Tiffany Calabaza choked up with emotion as she began to give opening remarks Dec. 5 at the grand opening of the Kewa Child Care Center. Read moreNew child care center opens to fill need in Santo Domingo Pueblo

Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series on the separation of dispatch resources between the city of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County. Read moreDispatch Dispute: County and city clash over delayed services

Stained-glass piece rises like a phoenix

CORRALES — A run-down park in the village is getting help from a grant, but it’s forcing Corrales to work fast. Read moreGrant pushes Salce Park forward with fast deadline

No arrest appears to have been made by Española City Police after a Walgreens employee was allegedly hit in the head with a glass bottle, after grabbing a man she accused of serial shoplifting and not letting him go.

ALBUQUERQUE — A New Mexico senator who represents Rio Rancho won an award last week from a statewide nonprofit for his legislative work on parental rights.

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 coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies.

With the mayoral runoff just days away, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is now demanding an investigation into the mysterious “I ♥ Tim Keller” hoodies handed out to homeless individuals along Central — a move that looks far more like political theater than genuine concern. Keller’s campaign blasted the sweatshirts as

Los Alamos National Laboratory will be getting new supercomputers, making more plutonium pits and will play a role in pushing forward artificial intelligence development, the lab director shared during his annual state of the lab town hall We…

SANTA FE — Two New Mexico Democratic lawmakers say they plan to push for legislation increasing oversight of firearm dealers in the state, after a national group released a report that found most guns used in crimes were originally purchased …

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

Roswell Air Center’s Five-Year Business Plan will be presented to the city’s Finance Committee when this city council advisory group meets at 2 p.m. today, in the larg…

A major fire occurred near the old Air Force base in Roswell Thursday night.

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

ALBUQUERQUE — The cafeterias of Bernalillo and Rio Rancho schools just got a little bit hotter.

3 million tortillas and counting Feeding people is Nora Avila’s calling Levi Hill/News-Sun Every …

The Taos Municipal Schools District is celebrating a year of significant growth in student outcomes. Data from the 2024-2025 NM Vistas report …

Continuing a beloved campus and community tradition, Luna Community College will host “La Noche de las Luminarias” on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the Las Vegas campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature thousands of luminarias and holiday light displays throughout campus, creating a warm

Taos County shared an update on 10,000 acres of wildfire risk reduction and watershed protection work completed in the last five years. The pr…

RIO RANCHO — A lot of less fortunate kids are going to get toys for Christmas this year.

Town of Taos staff began removing "Kit Carson Memorial Park" signage this week from the public park that was recently renamed Red Willow Park.…

The Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services Department is using what it learned from a study earlier this year to help more people access Naloxone throughout the community.

Texas authorities on Tuesday, Dec. 2, confirmed an elderly Lubbock couple missing since Thanksgiving have been found dead in rural New Mexico.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is once again at the center of a major election-integrity controversy — this time after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit accusing her of illegally blocking access to the state’s voter registration database. Instead of complying with federal law,

Keller GOP problems are in the air nationally. Will they seep into next Tuesday's ABQ mayoral runoff election between Mayor Tim Keller and Republican Darren White: Republicans won Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. But instead of celebrating, many are dreading what it means about the midterms. Republican Rep.-elect Matt Van

Widely recognized for their tart flavor and vibrant red color, cranberries are consumed in various forms, including juice, sauce, dried fruit and the fresh berries. Th…

Ongoing water rights issues in Mexico have led to costly grassroots blockades at El Paso's international ports of entry.

Computer workstations located at the Lora Shields Science Building on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Infrastructure funds from the Higher Education Department may help the classroom get new computers. Computer workstations located at the Lora Shields Science Building on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Infrastructure funds from the

Hundreds of thousands of bags of shredded cheese are being recalled due to possible contamination of metal fragments, and some of the packages were sold in Texas and N…

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RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Municipal Judge G. Robert Cook announced he is running for a fifth term next year.

Spread your wings and fly, says former Congressman

Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of millions of pounds of pecans — 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of tha…

Trina David works at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix where she spends hours in the blazing heat.

New Mexico’s anti-gun politicians are again taking aim at lawful firearms dealers, pushing a proposal that Second Amendment advocates warn could deliver the “final death blow” to the gun industry by criminalizing shops for crimes committed by others. For longtime Albuquerque gun dealer Arnie Gallegos, the narrative pushed by these

Three mutilated bodies were found dumped in front of the welcome to Juárez sign at the city's southern edge, news reports stated.

In early October, the Daily Record reported on the discovery of human skeletal remains by a railroad engineer. The deceased individual has now been identified.

Due to inclement weather, the following schools are on a two-hour delay for Thursday, Dec. 4.

SANTA FE — New Mexico is bracing for a showdown with President Donald Trump’s administration over the federal government’s threat to withhold food assistance funding if the state doesn’t turn over personal information about recipients.

Taos Pueblo families, visiting tribes and the general public gathered Thanksgiving evening (Nov. 27) inside the Taos Pueblo Community Center f…

Freya Rader and Cypress Musialowski donated $1,345.93 they collected along with pet supplies to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Monday (Dec. 1), t…

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Nov. 26 - Nov. 30, 2025. Nov. 26 11:17…

A San Miguel County jury acquitted a man accused of murder following the 2024 death of a family member. Greg Sena died from a gunshot July 15, 2024, on his family’s ranch south of Ribera. Prosecutors charged his brother, 46-year-old Charles A. Sena, with second-degree murder. At the conclusion of

Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), during a tour of her Mora County property Nov. 25, 2025. Ortiz showed state, local and federal officials, including Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), right, around her property, where recent tests discovered contaminants in the groundwater. Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks

The Rio de la Casa ditch, located on property owned by Darleen and Johnathan Ortiz, helps provide water for their well. The Ortizes’ well was one of dozens found to be contaminated with heavy metals. The Rio de la Casa ditch, located on property owned by Darleen and Johnathan Ortiz,

On the weekend of Nov. 21-23, the Luna Community College (LCC) Rough Rider Mentorship Children’s Theatre and Literacy After School Program presented a short version of “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator” by Roald Dahl. One performance was specifically for Luna staff and faculty, and two performances were for family,

Open Enrollment is underway for 2026 healthcare plans, with critical application deadlines approaching in December. The next chance to change …

Kit Carson Electric Co-op announced a series of safety, wildfire-mitigation and renewable-energy milestones this week, outlining progress on m…

A documentary exploring the cultural roots of New Mexico food traditions will screen at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Taos Center for the Ar…

With decades of fine dining experience, a sabbatical spent grilling burgers in Mexico, the success of the Trading Post Market, and a hard-won …

Taos County organizations received more than $700,000 in state Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grants this year, including major awards to Rocky Mo…

The Center for Biological Diversity on Tuesday (Dec. 2) filed a notice of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for refusing to…

RIO RANCHO — Cleveland High School was placed on lockout this morning following reports of gunshots heard near campus, Rio Rancho Public Schools said.

Nat Gold Players (NGP), originally the Las Vegas Players, has served the community of Las Vegas since 1982. For over 40 years the company has performed with all volunteer talent, and renting or borrowing performance, rehearsal, and storage space wherever possible. Finally, the dream of creating a theatre dedicated to

Reggie RiveraIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reggie Rivera who was surrounded by her family on November 21, 2025.Born on January 14,…

Some people still approach Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness owner AJ Tow with imaginary memories of the two women who founded the store together — the apocryphal epony…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Democrat New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver of unlawfully withholding the state’s voter registration list, a move DOJ officials say obstructs federal election-integrity oversight. Toulouse Oliver is seeking election in a crowded primary for lieutenant governor. According

Elaine Louise TrujilloElaine Louise Trujillo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in Las Cruces…

Debra MontoyaDebra Montoya, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May…

A City Council runoff election that could determine whether a progressive majority takes over the nine member panel has divided two Democratic heavyweights. Deb Haaland, the favorite to win the '26 Dem gubernatorial nomination, is all in for longtime City Councilor Klairssa Peña while Sen, Martin Heinrich is putting his

Part of northern New Mexico could receive nearly a foot of snow while Bernalillo County may see anywhere between a dusting and a few inches.

The ambitious Paso Del Norte Trail is receiving a new round of funding.

The New Mexico Racing Commission has scheduled Dec. 22 as the date for a public hearing and vote on the proposed relocation of SunRay Park racetrack and casino from Fa…

El Paso woman arrested in package theft

A Roswell woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating multiple fraud schemes involving COVID-19 unemployment benefits and federal tax returns th…

International visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will have to pay a $100 premium to get into the park, starting in January.

CARLSBAD — An explosion at the oil refinery in Artesia in October led to a state inquiry into the cause of the incident and its possible lingering health impacts on th…

Real estate interests led by the National Association of REALTORS® raised a stunning $566,0000 in PAC money to take down Mayor Tim Keller in this year's mayoral elections. The massive haul is making possible multiple mailers supporting Republican Darren White in the December 9 runoff election with Keller.The messaging focuses

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The National Weather Service is predicting cool but pleasant weather today and tomorrow during the day, but the forecast calls for a chance of snow showers late tomorr…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 25 and December 1, 2025: Esperanza Garcia-Valdez, Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.16 or Above) (First Offense), Failure to Maintain Traffic Lane, No Insurance, Failure to Have Operating Registration Plate Lamp,

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of line-item vetoes during this fall’s special legislative session. All five justices agreed to deny the petition, issuing a brief order that offered no explanation for the decision. The complaint was filed in October

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Pictured from left to right: Councilman Michael Montoya, Mayor David Romero, Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey, 2025 Reina De Las Vegas Jaiden Saiz and Councilman Marvin Martinez. Pictured from left to right: Councilman Michael Montoya, Mayor David Romero, Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey, 2025 Reina De Las Vegas Jaiden Saiz and Councilman Marvin Martinez.

Employees of the Roswell Museum will soon occupy a temporary space at Roswell Air Center after repairs and modifications at this location are complete.

Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), during a tour of her Mora County property Nov. 25, 2025. Ortiz showed state, local and federal officials, including Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), right, around her property, where recent tests discovered contaminants in the groundwater. Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks

A partnership of local organizations came together Nov. 15 at McCurdy’s Cole Community Building, in the spirit of the season for Giving Thanks & Giving Back, a food distribution and resource event. Food bags with fixings for a Thanksgiving meal were distributed. There were also tables fr…

Anyone driving down Central Avenue lately has noticed an unexpected new fashion trend among Albuquerque’s homeless population: bright yellow “I ❤ Tim Keller” sweatshirts, endorsing his campaign for mayor. The sight has quickly become the most unintentionally comedic moment of the mayoral runoff season — and one of the most

ABQ River of LightsEarly voting for the ABQ runoff election and one more TV debate between the mayoral contenders is on tap this first day of December when the focus starts on the holidays and candidates have to scramble to get their attention. Here's the lowdown from the county clerk

A Dixon man pleaded guilty on Nov. 14 to two counts of drunk driving seventh offense, for incidents in 2019 and 2021.

A mother and her 6-year-old son from Santa Fe who had been reported missing have been located safe in Taos County, according to police.

A Dulce man will spend two-and-a-half years in federal prison for brutally attacking a man he did not know because he didn’t like the way the victim was talking to his friend.

Taylor is a runaway of the state. He’s only 2 and a half. He has brown eyes. He travels light and on all fours. Now, for the third time this year, he’s walked over 200…

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El Paso man speeding on motorcycle dies in crash

A Santa Fe judge this week sided with the city in a closely watched case over a controversial 2023 resolution directing staff to plaster public buildings with signs warning citizens that firearms are banned. The ruling, delivered by First Judicial District Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood, upheld the city’s sweeping interpretation

New Mexico State Police reported on Nov. 27 that it was assisting in locating a missing aircraft in southern New Mexico.

Saturday's Holiday with Friends was held at the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Archives. Artists, authors, bakers and crafts people joined the festive occ…

After the rush of Black Friday, a quieter event awaits the holiday shopper. Small Business Saturday (SBS) is an annual event recognized on the first Saturday after Tha…

Monday and Tuesday, Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Dexter’s middle and high schools visited the town’s elementary school to pass on knowledge and love o…

This little girl has a tough job: choosing only one crochet critter at the arts and crafts show Daisies & Dirt-Roads that took place at the Eastern New Mexico Stat…

CORRALES — Corrales has a new mayor, but what will the resident of 50 years do with his time?

RIO RANCHO — As Rio Rancho resident Phillip Sedillo prepared to step into the shower of his home early one morning, he couldn’t tell if the unusual sounds outside were a storm or a sign from the heavens.

Jennifur is a 5-year-old gray-and-white muse whose lush fur is as soft as a serenade. She’s the kind of soul that melts into your lap and insists — ever so politely — that cuddle time is non-negotiable. Gentle, affectionate and delightfully vocal, Jennifur will hum to you with her purrs

The circus is in town and it brought with it, an issue for the Española City Council to fix.

ALBUQUERQUE — In the 1970s, the Mexican gray wolf was nearly hunted into extinction, with just seven remaining. So began one of the biggest success stories in wildlife…

Front page of the Nov. 24, 1959 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Nov. 24, 1959 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. To My Fellow Citizens of New Mexico – I beg to express to you my cordial gratitude for the renewed expression of your confidence

NEW YORK — When Rio Rancho High School alumna Victoria Phillips flew on an airplane for the first time last week, she thought to herself: “There is no turning back.”

Nov. 16Daniel Ruiz Martinez, 21, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for breaking and entering, stalking and criminal damage to property at a redacted address.

The City of Portales will pay its former manager $95,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit she filed against it last year. Sarah Austin was fired in April 2024, claimi…

A special concert honoring Steve Leger will be held at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., featuring Jamie Garcia, vocalist; Quintin Leger, guitarist; Ralph Marquez, percussionist and Ronald Maltais, pianist. According to Maltais, “We all loved Steve, and admired his musicianship, energy, kindness and concern

ROSWELL — A $26.4 million major structure and roadway reconstruction project along U.S. Highway 380 from milepost 162 to milepost 164 (west of Bottomless Lakes State P…

Vanessa Maciel/Optic photo From left: Jim Ortega, Paul Salas, Bob Upton, Robert Padilla, Laudente Quintana and Joe Coca pose for a photograph after receiving a Quilt of Valor on Nov. 20 at Luna Community College. They were given the quilts after being treated to a Thanksgiving Day-themed lunch. The food

Albuquerque Public Schools is once again drawing national scrutiny—this time for a district-wide memo that recasts Thanksgiving not as a day of gratitude, family, and American tradition, but as a moment of “mourning,” “genocide,” and “oppression.” APS now finds itself lumped in with the most aggressively woke school districts and

LAS VEGAS, NM — In the historic heart of San Miguel del Bado, a community founded in 1794 and today recognized as a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico, r…

Tanya Rodriguez, owner of the State Farm Agency located at 624 University Ave., Suite 200, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Tanya Rodriguez, owner of the State Farm Agency located at 624 University Ave., Suite 200, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Tanya Rodriguez opened her State Farm Insurance office in January

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

A driver for a non-emergency medical transport company is facing criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger as he drove her to a medical appointment. Police arrested 61-year-old Randel J. Gartin, of Sapello, after a woman reported being groped and sexually assaulted by him while inside his vehicle in

Jorge Corona, a 38-year-old Taos resident, died in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of NM-68 and West Romero Road early Monday evenin…

Middle school and high school students from throughout Northern New Mexico engage with a forestry SIM table on Nov. 21 at New Mexico Highlands University. The students were there as part of the STEAM Rally, an event that brought together nearly 200 young students to learn more about career fields

The state is providing emergency drinking water to Mora County residents with private wells after tests revealed antimony, arsenic, and uranium above safe drinking water limits in groundwater affected by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The New Mexico Environment Department and Department of Health recently reported that an independent

The burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire pictured Thursday, June 9, 2022. The burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire pictured Thursday, June 9, 2022. As fear ripples across the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar about newly discovered toxic metals in Mora County groundwater, elected officials

RIO RANCHO — Enchanted Hills Elementary School teacher Holly Silva remembers lying on her bed and sorting her mother’s change as a kid.

BERNALILLO — Seth Muller is the winner of a write-in campaign for a seat on the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education.

RIO RANCHO — A man who fired hundreds of rounds in Rio Rancho almost a year ago has pleaded guilty and was released from prison.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 18 and November 24, 2025: Richard Henry Carrillo, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Three Counts). Richard Duran, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Antonio Goke-Martinez, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply, APO Arrest Order. Claudio Baca, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

RIO RANCHO — Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s and everything in between are all fun and games until safety is threatened.

BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly shoplifted from Walmart in Bernalillo now faces drug charges after being arrested.

RIO RANCHO — For many Rio Rancho High School students, last Saturday might have just been the start of another lazy weekend.

With early voting for Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff just days away, Monday night’s debate showed a striking contrast between the two candidates seeking to lead a city in crisis. Darren White spent the night pressing the issues directly affecting residents—surging crime, growing homelessness, and a city government in shambles—while Tim Keller

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho told residents Monday that repair work on a water main break in the Western Hills Drive area has been completed.

RIO RANCHO — Sparklight is hosting a food drive for St. Felix pantry.

A major vote in the U.S. House on Friday revealed exactly where New Mexico’s congressional Democrats stand when it comes to socialism — and the results were striking. The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning socialism in all its forms, with 285 lawmakers voting yes and 86 Democrats joining Republicans

RIO RANCHO — Looks of relief and happiness were on Rio Rancho’s food pantry directors’ faces Nov. 22.

Update: This story includes new information from the city of Rio Rancho about the water main break.

Israeli author Shuli Dichter will speak about his work and about his vision for the future between “ The River and The Sea.” at Temple Montefiore at 901 8th Street in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Dichter is an Israeli educator and social entrepreneur, as well

Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. New Mexico Normal University’s “favorite son” was extended a big hand in assembly hour in Adele Ilfeld auditorium Wednesday. Reading a number of his

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Councilor Bob Tyler announced Friday that he will run for a third term on the Rio Rancho Governing Body.

CUBA — The wheels on the bus go round and round.

A program that is being piloted in the local district courthouse is allowing people to file a petition with the courts to order outpatient behavioral health treatment for those it may benefit. Court officials and mental health providers gathered Nov. 14 at the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse to officially launch

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Police Department will collect donations for Storehouse West and St. Felix Pantry Nov. 22. The department will deliver the donations at the end of the event.

JEMEZ — The Gilman Tunnels in Jemez will be closed for rock stabilization Dec. 1-2.

RIO RANCHO — A late-night structure fire was confirmed near Northern Meadows Nov. 21.

RIO RANCHO — A woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to rescue a dog that had also been hit.

RIO RANCHO — From new school intercoms to marching band fields, Rio Rancho Public Schools has a lot on its legislative wish list next year.

Nov. 9

RIO RANCHO — University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center has a new, goal-driven chief.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a far-left Democrat seeking continual elective office now as lieutenant governor, is once again at the center of a national controversy—this time joining 10 other Democrat secretaries of state in signing a letter attacking the federal government for requesting statewide voter-roll data.

RIO RANCHO — Once Aaron Montgomery’s students at Rio Rancho High School see the “Star Wars” posters adorning a section of his classroom, he hopes students ask about another one that might seem out of place.

CORRALES — Water connects us all, but who has a right to use it?

Bernalillo County’s Democrat-controlled Commission has approved one of the most extreme immigration ordinances in New Mexico history — a measure critics say will jeopardize federal funding, compromise cooperation with federal law enforcement, and effectively create county-backed safe havens for criminal aliens. In a 4–1 vote on Tuesday, the Commission barred

Despite decades of promises and millions of taxpayer dollars poured into “rehabilitation-focused” youth programs, New Mexico’s juvenile justice system remains profoundly broken — and a new Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report shows just how deep the failures run. While referrals to the juvenile system have dropped over the last two

RIO RANCHO — A woman has been charged for allegedly abusing a retiree in a Rio Rancho senior living facility.

RIO RANCHO — On the same day Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced he would not seek re-election in March, Councilman Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for the seat.

SANTA FE — The number of youthful offenders referred to New Mexico’s juvenile justice system has declined over the last 20 years due to an increased emphasis on community service and rehabilitation.

After leaving the U.S. Air Force, Stephanie Corral began taking classes toward a fine arts degree at the now-defunct Art Institute of Phoenix in Arizona. While in school, Corral struggled to support herself, she said, and eventually stopped t…

ALBUQUERQUE — A new X post from far-left Democrat Mayor Tim Keller is backfiring spectacularly after he publicly claimed that crime is “trending down” in Albuquerque — a city that continues to rank among the most dangerous in the country and even in the world. In a video posted to

SANTA FE — Two weeks after New Mexico launched a universal child care initiative, some preschools and other child care providers are still hesitant about opting in to the program.

The change comes months after a viral video of a student confronting an instructor over her lessons on gender identity threw the campus into upheaval.

A senior member of the athletics staff at a community college in Oakland has been shot on campus. Police are investigating Thursday's shooting at Laney College. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds, and he was taken to a hospital. Hi…

In one of the most brazen displays of political dishonesty in recent memory, Mayor Tim Keller has unveiled an attack ad against former Bernalillo County Sheriff and former Albuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White — an ad so flagrantly false that even a basic Google search exposes it as fabricated

After forcing New Mexicans through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez is now facing fierce backlash for voting against the bipartisan deal that finally ended the 42-day crisis — and for voting against tens of millions of dollars in funding for communities across southern New

Solar power surging in Lea Christina Holt/News-Sun Lea County is shining bright as it will soon have 10 solar farms providing nearly 1,600-megawatts of power, expanding the county’s role in renewable energy and diversifying an oil and gas driven economy. “Lea County is a great location for solar development and

In a bizarre and baseless outburst, New Mexico Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury is accusing the White House of “covering up” President Donald Trump’s supposed ties to Jeffrey Epstein — even though no credible evidence has ever linked Trump to Epstein’s criminal acts, and years of investigations under Democrat-led agencies have