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

No decision was made about moving the annual event

Lawsuit alleges officers weren’t warned to protect themselves from toxic substances

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

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

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

Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Aldo Leopold Charter School announced Friday afternoon it had reached an agreement with the Silver Consolidated School District to purchase Jose Barrios Elementary School, and plans to conduct its classes there starting this fall. The announcement comes after months of talks between Aldo and

SHIPROCK – The second annual AZ/NM Basketball Showcase has become an important opportunity for local and area prep basketball stars to be seen by scouts and coaches at the collegiate level. Featuring many of the top high school Native American basketball players from Arizona and New Mexico, the event will

If the incident happened while the zoo was open, 'it would have caused a lot of panic,' visitor says

Dear Readers, Local journalism is at the heart of a strong community. Since launching in 2023, the Tri-City Record has remained committed to keeping San Juan County informed, connected and engaged. Now, we are taking an important step to ensure we can continue serving our region with strong, independent local

Starting next week, Denver will be led by Archbishop James Golka, a pick embraced by constituencies across the spectrum in Denver.

The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back. Now in their 80s…

Suspect is alleged to have been coordinating activity from Mexico City

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

Martin Heinrich votes to confirm, Ben Ray Luján opposes

A recent $1B pledge from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help the agency chip away at a construction backlog

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

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

Boy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

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

FARMINGTON – Behind a dominant performance in the relays and a clean sweep of the distance events, the Farmington High boys track and field team secured a comfortable home victory Saturday at the Farmington Invite at Hutchison Stadium. On the girls' side, Piedra Vista used its depth across the jumps

Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau plans to retire. Rousseau had faced criticism over an English-only condolence message after a deadly cras…

Discussions follow bombshell sexual abuse allegations

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

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as the island struggles under a U.S. oil blockade. Cuban authorities say the tank…

Prosecutors: Killing occurred during sale of "small amount of marjijuana"

The lab could add 705,000 square feet of new facilities by 2038

Film director Amanda Erickson joins the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” to reflect on the making of her film She Cried That Day.

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

No other elephants escaped, no one was injured, according to the zoo

Plans for the RV park call for enhancing existing RV spots, renovating buildings, a dog park and family-friendly amenities.

National Weather Service: High wind gusts, returning aridity could squelch chance of precipitation on Wednesday

Three members call for rebranding César Chávez Elementary

The $1.43 million gates will be finished in September

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

New Mexico acequia leaders ration water from record-low snowpack, hoping for relief from summer monsoons

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

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

Crowds call out immigration enforcement and Iran war; champion democracy

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

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

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

FARMINGTON – The district campaigns are underway for many local and area baseball and softball teams. With in-season tournament action nearly complete, the second half of the regular season will be an opportunity for those teams to make their push for postseason consideration. Track and field season is in full

Law enforcement officer had been on leave since December

Initial operations have begun, marking ‘a proud moment’ for the company, official says

One man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Silver City early Sunday morning that injured a Cobre High School student. According to a press release from Silver City Police Chief Freddie Portillo, officers were dispatched just after midnight Sunday near Market and Corbin streets for a report

Career and technical education program links apprenticeships and associate degrees

Donations will be given to those in need at Gateway shelters

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

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

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

ACLU-backed lawsuit alleges state prison policies blocking mailed books and magazines are unconstitutional

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

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

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

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

Fourth Street project to begin in June or July, according to the county

The number of New Mexico voters who opted not to register with a political party has steadily increased over the last year, ahead of the state’s first-ever semi-open primary. The June 2 primary election marks the first time that “decline to state” voters – ones unaffiliated with a political party

Doña Ana County vote on incentives will be reviewed by court

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department has yet to release a public dashboard reporting various child welfare metrics, including the number of children who have died on the state’s watch, the number of abuse and neglect allegations made against parents and the number of children living in foster

Rural Doña Ana County plant part of community solar program

Albuquerque - Unser Blvd NW has been temporarily closed due to tumbleweed chaos, but cleanup crews and a bulldozer are working tirelessly to reopen the area.

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

The Republican Party of New Mexico on Friday announced it had commissioned a third-party review of the state party’s rules and said it cleared Chair Amy Barela of any obligation to step down, despite party infighting that culminated with county Republican officials calling for her resignation. The internal dispute bubbled

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

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

Tensions escalated after another passenger vomited in the car

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

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

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

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

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

Indigent care, capital investments at Memorial Medical Center under scrutiny

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

No structures are currently threatened and state resources are assisting

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez's name in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls during the 1960s as he became the face of the farmworkers' movement. Efforts have been swift and widespread to

Jury found former driver not guilty of voluntary manslaughter

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

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

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

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

AZTEC – The 2026 live racing season at Aztec Speedway is coming soon, under new management and with an optimistic look to the future of one of the most iconic dirt race tracks in the southwest. The team at BNB Promotions, led by Butch Mathews and Brian Carey, took over

A coalition of New Mexico Pueblo governors last week unanimously voted to endorse forthcoming federal legislation to protect the 107,000-acre expanse of the Caja del Rio plateau, a swath of public lands south of Santa Fe with environmental, historical and spiritual significance to multiple advocacy groups. The bill, sponsored by

Founding superintendent retired Friday

Police: Suspect came back to scene of homicide multiple times 'to look' at investigation

SUNLAND PARK – Buy Local earned his second stakes win of the season with an impressive score Sunday in the 21st running of the $175,000 New Mexico Breeders’ Derby. Trained by Todd Fincher, Buy Local sat midpack early in the 1 1/16-mile affair under jockey Guillermo Rodriguez before advancing to

He delivered four successful rides to edge top contenders

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

A man charged in a 2018 killing decided to take his fate our of the hands of a jury on Monday.

A fast-moving wildfire near Perch Lake has triggered GO evacuations along State Road 91 and threatened structures including the Santa Rosa Airport.

Storms are set to bring rain to northern New Mexico, mountain snow above 10,000 feet and wind gusts that could top 50 mph statewide this week.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó with 150 barrels and about 250 safety signs.

SANTA ROSA, N.M. —Evacuations have been ordered for one side of State Road 91 in Guadalupe County due to the "Perch Fire."Those on the east side of State Road 91, from mile marker 1 to 6, are being evacuated. The "Go!' order was issued at 3:42 p.m. Monday, March 30.AdvertisementFire

The powerful board had not had a licensed architect since early 2025, frustrating some in the local architect community.

The Chaves County Sheriff's Office says deputies broke up an illegal cockfighting ring where more than 100 people were gathered.

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District warns water supplies are already tightening, with river flows down to about 30% of the levels seen in early March.

Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone…

Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga will take over a 3,400-square-foot space in the Aspect Driscoll building at 1025 Midtown Calle Central, the same buildi…

Food will include burgers, sushi, pasta, fried chicken, tacos, pizza, sandwiches and Native American and Mediterranean cuisine.

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

The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has directed a legislative committee to study the addition of New Mexico counties to the state of Texas.Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed the Select Committee on Governmental Oversight to study the constitutional, statutory, fiscal and economic feasibility of adding "one

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 14-year-old girl after deputies said they became concerned for her safety.

The FBI says a man with an assault-style rifle who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The city of Albuquerque has added four new speed cameras this week.The new additions are a part of the city expanding its Automated Speed Enforcement program.AdvertisementIn 2022, the city began installing the cameras to help address widespread and dangerous speeding on various streets around Albuquerque.City data is now

A warm start will give way to wildfire concerns and only slim rain chances across New Mexico this week.

Note that updates will be posted throughout the week.

China’s flag carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang not long after the restoration of passe…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The University of New Mexico is enhancing campus safety by installing permanent gates at several entrances, replacing temporary gates installed last fall.Police say the temporary gates are already making a difference by limiting access to unwanted visitors and reducing calls for service. The new automated gates will be

, N.M. —Some people hunt for Easter eggs this time of year, but one New Mexico group is organizing treasure hunts year-round with cash prizes and gifts.New Mexico Treasure Hunts posts free clues and hints on Facebook, leading participants to hidden cash, artwork and other prizes across New Mexico.AdvertisementKOAT went

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The University of New Mexico's women's ice hockey club recently wrapped up its first season, and despite a light win column, the team considers it a significant success.The players and coach believe they are not just building a team, but breaking the ice for young women across the

Monday’s launch was the first time in low-Earth orbit for the invention, which aims link spacecraft to Wi-Fi-style networks.

Crescencio Castro Baldazo, 34, faces a charge of vehicular homicide and other counts in the Sunday crash on U.S. 550.

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

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A large crowd gathered at Montgomery Park in Albuquerque on Saturday morning to protest against President Donald Trump's policies."I'm horrified, I'm terrified, and I want to be here with my community," one protester said.AdvertisementSky Seven video showed a large crowd that began to gather just before 10 a.m.

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced recent verdicts and pleas in three high-profile criminal cases between March 27 and March 30, 2026.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The International Olympic Committee announced a new eligibility policy that bars transgender women from competing in women's events at the Olympics, effective immediately.The rule will apply to the Summer Olympic Games scheduled for July 2028. Athletes competing in women's events now must undergo genetic testing, according to the

Eight Albuquerque police first responders are suing the federal government, saying an F-35 crash response exposed them to hazardous chemicals and caused ongoing medical issues.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —An investigation is underway after a woman was shot Sunday morning near Old Town.A spokesperson for Albuquerque police said the shooting took place around 3 a.m. near Mountain Road Northwest and 20th Street Northwest. The female victim was taken to a local hospital. Her condition is unknown at

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

In 1968, Plymouth took a huge chance trying to appeal to younger buyers by making a deal with Warner Brothers to use their cartoon Roadrunner and its signature beep to help market their brand-new muscle car."If they were parked, you know I would walk by them and I just fell

Meteorologists predict dry lightning and high fire weather conditions to then give way to precipitation and wind.

Northbound I-25 work near San Felipe Pueblo could slow Albuquerque-to-Santa Fe commuters this week through April 10.

Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia selected the city park after reviewing it along with a dozen other possible sites for the event.

SANTA FE — Seasonal cuteness aside, chicks and ducklings are a leading source of salmonella infections in young children.

Albuquerque - According to the City of Albuquerque, at approximately 7:30 this morning, 52-year-old Asian elephant Alice was found by Zoo Security briefly outside of her primary habitat area. Animal care staff were notified and arrived on site within 10 minutes and initiated emergency response protocol. The staff were able

If you're one of the 1 in 4 New Mexican voters not registered as Democrat or Republican, the right to vote in a primary is about to become les…

The city received $3.25 million from New Mexico lawmakers for the second phase of a terminal expansion project that will add 44,000 square feet.

First responders are working to contain a brush fire, reported Sunday at around 4 p.m. in the Shiprock area.

SHIPROCK, N.M. —Crews have contained a brush fire in Shiprock, New Mexico.According to a Facebook post by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, a brush fire was reported around 4 p.m. Sunday in the Shiprock, New Mexico, area.AdvertisementEmergency responders were able to contain the fire as of 6 p.m.Officials say the

The Sago Fire has now burned 300 acres with no containment on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, as of Sunday in New Mexico.

Santa Fe police share some lapel camera videos on Facebook within a day or two, but public records requests take months or years.

A growing number of U.S. college instructors are turning to oral exams to help combat an AI crisis in higher education.

A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic. On Sun…

Former state Rep. Harry Garcia is running again after saying he lived in a trailer park to qualify for a legislative appointment.

The Albuquerque BioPark Zoo delayed opening for the day Sunday after an elephants escaped and had to be brought back to its habitat.

MESCALERO, N.M. —Crews are responding to a wildfire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.The U.S. Forest Service says the Sago Fire was reported Thursday, March 26 about 19 miles east of Mescalero, New Mexico. They say crews are actively responding in a coordinated effort alongside additional agencies to help extinguish the

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her official X account on March 28-29, 2026, to highlight efforts advancing outdoor equity for children with disabilities as well as upcoming science outreach events in New Mexico.

Most of New Mexico can expect quiet weather with temperatures about 15 degrees warmer Sunday than Saturday.

Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran. There was no immediate word Sunday from Washington …

California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.

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

New information revealed the man charged in the killing of 19-year-old Roman Valenciano was once charged with murder at age 17.

Police are investigating a shooting that left one person critically wounded in an area near Old Town in Albuquerque.

Warm weather will push highs near 80 degrees or higher around Albuquerque by Sunday, with a fire weather watch posted.

Santa Fe County deputies charged a 16-year-old teenager with homicide after a crash killed a 15-year-old near Southfork and Cedar Road.

Pope Leo XIV says no one can use God to justify war and he's praying especially for Christians in the Middle East.

Thousands gathered at Montgomery Park with signs and flags for the No Kings Day rally, calling for change and criticizing President Trump.

Police say 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order after Saturday’s rally ended.

Allergy season is upon us, bringing with it runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing. Climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy…

The City of Albuquerque expanded its automated speed enforcement network with four new speed cameras going live this week.

North Korea reports that Kim Jong Un watched a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland.

Albuquerque- According to the Albuquerque Police Department, APD detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a victim in the area of Mountain Rd and 20th St., N.W. Officers responded to reports of the shooting shortly after 3 a.m. APD’s ShotSpotter system also indicated shots fired in the area

Rio Bravo Brewing Company marked Women’s History Month with its fourth annual Women’s Day Festival and a new brewing scholarship.

A fixture behind the bar at Abe’s Cantina y Cocina and a steady presence in the village of Arroyo Seco, Garcia died at 102.

Nestlé says thieves have stolen a huge shipment of KitKat bars from a truck heading from Italy to Poland.

The fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. Friday, east of the small Route 66 town of San Jon and north of Interstate 40.

New Mexico's population is shrinking, which affects everything from federal funding to cultural connections.

Film Prize Junior — which serves Louisiana and New Mexico — supports teachers in adding filmmaking into their classrooms.

Saturday’s demonstration in deep-blue Santa Fe takes place at the same time as others across New Mexico and the country.

An early childhood degree in Los Alamos, Santa Fe adopts its school calendar and more Northern New Mexico education news.

A major oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico has spread more than 373 miles or 600 kilometers across the ocean and seeped into seven nature reserv…

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

Levon's teachers recognize his grit and resilience as he continually strives for improvement, according to a recent school newsletter.

Albuquerque - On Friday, SWAT officers arrested 31-year-old Cecilio Sanchez Lopez after homicide detectives charged him in the road-rage murder of 19-year-old Roman Valenciano, which occurred Thursday, March 26. Lopez is accused of fatally shooting Valenciano, who was struck by gunfire while Valenciano was driving in a gray Nissan Sentra

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel. The Houthis c…

Charlotte Taylor, left, who is with the Berrendo Volunteer Fire Department, explains some of the equipment used by first responders to cadets …

Thousands of kids from toddlers to ten-year-olds turned out Saturday to collect over 50 thousand plastic eggs with candy and treats inside dur…

QUESTA — For rancher Ezequiel Rael, grazing livestock on the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is a way of life.

There seemed to be a deal. Senators appeared to have finally reached an agreement to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security and effe…

Some local residents fear the project could mean relocation or other impacts for people who live and graze livestock on adjacent land.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent At Thursday’s Grant County Commission meeting, commissioners reappointed three re- members of their lodgers tax board, leaving two open seats. They also heard a report on the county’s audit, named the new access road to the Forgotten Veterans Memorial and authorized construction to begin

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created a rule that required Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and housing providers in HUD-assiste…

Traveling along historic Route 66 can be exhausting, but there are great places to stop and rest. Kevin Long, CEO of camping app The Dyrt, shared insights on the best camping spots along the iconic road."Camping is a very complex thing. There are thousands of thousands of thousands of camping

Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed Tyler’s Law (S. 921), to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to iss…

RPD’s “Good Morning Call” program offers connection and safety

Raton officials hope a casino can boost its economic profile amid a deal with a Northern New Mexico Pueblo.

A long-abandoned but resilient Catholic chapel in rural Socorro County will likely fade even more into the past after a fire.

Tranquelino Benito Romero, 24, was arrested Dec. 30, 2025, after he was accused of crashing a truck into a gas meter and fleeing from the scene.

A 16-year-old is facing charges after an early March crash in which a 15-year-old passenger was killed.

The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols — including registration, insurance and driver's license checkpoints …

Montana's university system has expanded its Native American college tuition waiver, and the move reshapes who qualifies and who pays. Startin…

Tim Miller ripped into New Mexico's senior senator for voting to confirm Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff While fiber artist Sandra Hopper lives in Truth or Consequences, she finds a fiber art community miles and a mountain range away in Silver City through the Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective. Three of her pieces will be shown in the collective’s annual Tapestry

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

A planned solar and battery energy production facility was the topic of an open house for nearby property owners on Wednesday evening.

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

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

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

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

New Mexico Attorney General (AG) Raúl Torrez on Monday joined a coalition of AGs across the nation in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its allegedl…

Through the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), new claims of miners with illnesses based on their work with uranium will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2027.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Santa Fe jury on Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws and ordered the social media giant to pay $375 million in damages to the state. The decision came just one day after the conclusion of the seven-week trial spurred by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl

SANTA FE — New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watersheds and outdoor access as part of the FY 27 state budget signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for May 20 to offer 74 oil and gas parcels totaling 33,530 acres…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Mexico offers credits, resources to low-income filers

Songwriters, would-be songwriters and those who appreciate choral music are welcome to free workshops and to witness the world premiere of a choral piece, all set to take place this weekend at New Mexico Highlands University. NMHU music professor Gabriel Merrill-Steskal said this weekend’s events are like a“mini-residency,” as they

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

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

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

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

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

A sign taped to the Samaritan House’s door on Tuesday states that it is closed. The Samaritan House stopped housing the homeless on March 1. A sign taped to the Samaritan House’s door on Tuesday states that it is closed. The Samaritan House stopped housing the homeless on March 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Solid Financial “Construction” Plan Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our mid-thirties, and the...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground is starting to shake in the Permian Basin and those who live in the region are beginning to take notice even as scientist watch the number of earthquakes in the region skyrocket. The sheer number of

Hobbs boy surrounded by love after loss Chrstina Holt/News-Sun DALLAS, Texas — The 10-year-old Hobbs boy who lost his mother, Megan Runnels, in a fire last month is now living with the Cardona family in the Dallas, Texas, area – a decision made by his mother in her final moments.

Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov. Levi Hill/News-Sun Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, made the ballot for the June primary in the race for New Mexico’s next Lt. governor, facing off against two other Republican candidates. Gallegos needed, 2,351 nomination signatures by Tuesday. He told the News-Sun he had more than

Turning investment into impact: Reflecting on JF Maddox Foundation’s 2025 funding initiatives From past experiences, we know when we work together and form meaningful partnerships, our community thrives. 2025 was no exception. This past year, the JF Maddox Foundation had the honor to collaborate with community partners across the county

Permian Basin in dire need of power Levi Hill/News-Sun The Delaware Basin of Southeast New Mexico is starving. Every economic development opportunity that could possibly come to New Mexico — from nuclear facilities, including upgrades at Urenco USA, to data centers — all need one thing: Power. And it is

NMJC to buy former hospital building for $1.75 million Levi Hill/News-Sun Pending an environmental study and approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Junior College will soon be the owners of the former Lea Regional Medical Center campus. NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer that often goes unnoticed, but in Lea County, diabetes is a growing epidemic. Thanks to state funding, Nor-Lea Hospital will soon be helping fight this silent killer and helping Lea Countians stay healthier. Nor-Lea recently received

Long John Silvers demolished, but company promises return to Hobbs Levi Hill/News-Sun A decades-old staple at the corner of Turner and Bender is gone. The Long John Silver’s restaurant has been demolished. But the fish and chicken eatery isn’t giving up on Hobbs. If anything, it’s doubling down, rebuilding the

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

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

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

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

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

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

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

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

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

With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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