PRESCOTT, Arizona – From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized. Many communities marked their driest winters on record, snowpack was nearly nonexistent in some spots, and vegetation remains tinder dry – all ingredients for elevated wildfire risks. More

Daniel Rufenacht of Magdalena was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter last week after a three-day jury trial.

The County Livestock Loss Authority had their first meeting since the State Ethics Commission settlement last week at the Socorro County Annex I.

News - An APD officer found a gunshot victim in a vehicle on Apr 2 around 11:20PM. Homicide detectives responded, and police blocked streets for investigation.

During the City Council meeting on Monday, five students from Socorro were honored for their outstanding achievements in promoting bus safety with their impactful posters, that earned them first place in a recent competition.

Will the Roswell Air Center provide more ground space so additional aircraft can be held there? Maybe.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Concerns about patient privacy, the lack of behavioral health care, and recruiting and retaining staff were among those voiced Monday evening at a town hall meeting on Gila Regional Medical Center. Sixteen people from the small crowd that gathered at the Grant County Administration

FARMINGTON – Several area and local high school sports teams were forced to delay the start of their respective district campaigns due to inclment weather around the state of New Mexico. Locally, a pair of District 1-4A baseball teams were forced to delay the start of their district campaigns when

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On January 10th, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to 6 Sylvia Road in Polvadera to investigate a homicide. Sheriff Lee Armijo confirmed Socorro Sheriff’s office responded to the shooting.

At approximately 8:40 a.m. on February 13, Socorro County Fire Departments were dispatched to Hwy 116 in northern Socorro County in reference to a train derailment. The main concern of the seven-car derailment being three cars bearing sulfuric acid.

New Mexico Tech released the following statement in response to an article concerning its former president, Stephen Wells, filing a whistleblower lawsuit in which he alleges the university’s mismanagement of funds caused the loss of millions …

More details have surfaced in the case of two Farmington teens who led police on a high-speed chase through town before rolling the vehicle. Isaac Atcitty, 18, is charged with aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, a third-degree felony, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a fourth-degree felony, conspiracy to

On December 10, three board members of the County Livestock Loss Authority reached an agreement following a civil action under the Governmental Conduct Act initiated by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission (NMSEC).

Those Tuesday election results from Florida and Wisconsin that have Democrats grinning from ear to ear are reverberating in the November ABQ mayoral race.Elections are about energy and if the concern over Trump continues into the fall among Dems--(and why would it not?)--nationalizing the election could be a path to

Rebecca Dow (R), recently elected as the State Representative for District 38, has felt welcomed by the residents of Socorro County. As she explores the area, she has taken the time to meet and connect with community members, listening to the…

Catron County’s Magistrate Judge, Hon. Susan E. Griffin has been temporarily suspended without pay effective immediately according to an order from the Supreme Court of New Mexico dated February 5.

Magdalena School board voted not to renew Superintendent Dr. Glenn Haven’s contract on January 20. In a 3-2 vote, Board President Lynn Major, board members Rachel Montoya and Sharon Harris were against the renewal, with Kelby Stephens and Bre…

It’s been a year and some change since ground broke on a new affordable housing project in Socorro. According to El Camino Real Housing Authority Executive Director Mary Ann Chavez-Lopez, the new Vista de Socorro is a 32-unit apartment comple…

Socorro County commissioners approved the annual certified maintained mileage report for 2025 at their March 25 meeting. Read moreRoad list approved

Socorro County Board of Commissions had a reorganization meeting on January 14 in which they established resolutions on appointments and meeting rules.

The city council and mayor heard a presentation by Jason Everett last week at their regular meeting regarding fire and emergency services.

A disgusting prank has turned into a police investigation and possible criminal charges for a Rio Rancho High School Student.

ALBUQUERQUE – The FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country, marking a continuation of efforts by the federal government to address high rates of violence affecting Native American

Socorro County settled two million dollars in a lawsuit for the alleged civil and constitutional rights violation of Jessie Chavez, an inmate at the Socorro Count… Read moreCounty pays $2 million to inmate

Fifteen-year-old Taylor McQueen and her quarter horse, Pickles, shared a unique bond she fears she will never have again.

After experiencing multiple relocations throughout the years, the Socorro Friends of the Library (FOL) has proudly established a permanent home for their beloved bookstore in a spacious new building.

Conservation efforts targeted at the Mexican gray wolf have shown positive results, according to recent studies, but last weekend’s death of a female wolf has been called “tragic” by experts and advocates. The death of wandering wolf “Ella” was reported over the weekend by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

FARMINGTON – Farmington opened its district campaign on the wrong side of the scoreboard Tuesday, losing at home to Rio Rancho by a final of 8-3 Wednesday at Ricketts Park. Rio Rancho relief pitcher Destiny Gonzales took the win in the circle, throwing 5⅔ scoreless innings while striking out seven

Obesity rates have decreased for third graders in New Mexico for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data collected from 40 …

Saying Silver City is not like other communities, Mayor Ken Ladner broke a tie vote of the Town Council on Tuesday night, nixing a proposal for a citizens advisory board for the Silver City Police Department. A notice of intent to adopt an ordinance establishing a citizens advisory board brought

News - APD is investigating a critical motorcycle-pedestrian crash in NW Albuquerque. Both were hospitalized, and Coors southbound is closed for investigation.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) has expressed unease about the Trump administration’s response to the recent surge in measles cases in southeast New Mexico, and warne…

Socorro County experienced an outage of cell phone and internet service on February 12.

Catron County is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. on April 3 to consider a resolution to declare an emergency due to the extreme continual injury an… Read morePrisoners to the wolf: Catron County reaches breaking point

Stephen Wells is a geologist by profession, but after becoming president of one of the state’s most prestigious universities, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, he became a financial sleuth.

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker proposed the purchase of a property to develop a recreational water park.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the state Corrections Department for violations of New Mexico’s public records law. In the suit, the Albuquerque-based nonprofit NMFOG alleges both specific and ongoing violations by NMCD of the Inspection of Public Records Act, citing at least

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Despite having four possible action items on the agenda for its special meeting Wednesday, the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education adjourned after discussion in a closed session that lasted more than three and a half hours. Three board members — President Gabrielle Begay,

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent With the federal government mired in tumultuous change and legislative polarization, the Grant County Water Commission’s regional water project offers a welcome example of how local government, in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan Inc., is working to secure water resources for residents and commercial interests here

The case of a man charged in a deadly shooting was bound over to district court on Wednesday but on a reduced murder charge.

Socorro High School for many years has been one of New Mexico’s outstanding Class 3A football programs.

The banking status of Socorro City was discussed in last week’s meeting.

Socorro Electric Cooperative (SEC) held a members update meeting at Magdalena Schools on Thursday night, drawing in 50 attendees. Manuel Gonzales, SEC’s CEO, led a discussion on the Magdalena 69KV project, power outages and fiber.

A Farmington Municipal Schools’ elementary school teacher was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stabbing her husband to death, while he was in their bed. Heather Fernandez-Hoefer, 51, is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The charges are in connection to the 2020 death of Robert Hoefer, 49, of Farmington.

Marguerite Chavez, center, is talking with a customer at the ArtFaire Arts and Crafts Show on Friday. This was the first year that the event was held in the Encanto Event Center. Chavez said that her husband, Emilio Chavez, was not able to attend. Emilio Chavez remained at the Kewa

Every weekday, two friends meet at the Finley gym. Margie Montoya and Amalia Aragon believe their morning chats and workouts provide a great start to the day.

FARMINGTON – Sophomore Octaviana John hit a pair of home runs as the Piedra Vista offense exploded for six round trippers in a 15-5 win Wednesday over Volcano Vista in the district opener for both teams at the Farmington Sports Complex. John, who leads the Panthers with four home runs

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A 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by his ski coach during an overnight trip at Taos Ski Valley.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A study to determine whether a new hospital building will be needed to serve Grant County’s needs in the future has raised more questions than answers, but Gila Regional Medical Center is now looking at finance options, the CEO said. Hospital CEO Robert Whitaker

On Saturday, members of the Fire Departments from Midway, North Socorro County, Magdalena, the Very Large Array (VLA), and Pie Town met at the Magdalena Fire Station for an auto extrication training exercise. This collaborative effort focused…

Thirty volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday morning to clean up trash and make updates to Otero Park, Sandbar Park and Bosque Park.

By KAVA DANN Daily Press Staff The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective partnered with Future Forge Makerspace to hold the fourth “Mending Our Ways” on Saturday morning, an event scheduled every other month that features free mending services and lessons for the community. The collective, a nonprofit organization with a

At the March 11 Socorro County meeting, Julie Griego, county assessor, recommended that veterans check their notice values, scheduled to be mailed out on April 1,… Read moreVeterans, elected officials and county roads discussed at meeting

A Farmington man has been arrested in the death of another Farmington man at a party on Crouch Mesa. Raul Alejandro Gonzalez, 20, is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. He was booked April 1 into the San Juan County Detention Center. The charges are

In the early hours of February 28, Trisha Lopez was awakened by her six-month-old puppy barking. When she and her husband, Alvaro Lopez, went outside to investiga… Read moreHIGH FIRE RISK: Structure fires continue

Last year I kept having these accidents. I accidentally traded two goats for five, somehow brought home a miniature donkey in a minivan, and said yes to another cat with super sad eyes. Two pigs showed up at my house on their own; I could see…

Eight people spoke up during public comment at the Socorro County Commission meeting last Tuesday, concerned that their roads were going to be removed from the county road maintenance list.

On Thursday, March 13, a crowd gathered at the Socorro County Annex Building to celebrate the opening of the region’s new America’s Job Center office. Guests were… Read moreAmerica’s Job Center offers help to jobseekers

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker told Socorro County Manager Andy Lotrich that there was no room for negotiation regarding the City’s request for the county to fund salaries for three EMS firefighter positions.

As dawn broke on Saturday morning, a spirited group of 33 runners assembled on a mesa along the Quebradas Byway. They prepared to navigate 33 miles of rocky terrain, with stretches of sandy arroyos and ridgelines.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Silver Consolidated School District received the highest opinions that can be given for an audit for fiscal year 2024, its auditor reported during the work session of Monday night’s meeting of the Board of Education. The district will not be able to use

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates there are only 162 Mexican gray wolves living in New Mexico right now.

New Mexico health officials reported four additional measles cases in Lea County Tuesday, bringing the total outbreak in New Mexico to 48 cases. The new cases impacted a very young child, one school-aged child and two adults, according to the state’s website. New Mexico’s current cases include 25 adults, 14

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff High school students in Silver Consolidated Schools with a D or an F on their transcripts can still qualify as valedictorian or salutatorian of their graduating class — but that could change for next year. Associate Superintendent Cindy Barris, in a presentation on graduation

FARMINGTON – The Farmington High School girls basketball team hasn’t had a losing record since 2017. The following year in 2018, a freshman by the name of Kiiyani Anitielu joined the Scorpions roster. The next six years saw three more athletes join Farmington’s roster, all with names that began with

The former U.S. Army Reserve center in Silver Heights could become transitional housing for students and their families in the Silver Consolidated School District after the Silver City Town Council took an initial vote at its meeting Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the town is willing

The 100% Socorro family service directory is now available in print. This free resource guide provides information about various services available in Socorro County, aiming to help families easily access the support they need.

At last week’s City of Socorro meeting, Mayor Ravi Bhasker announced he would prepare documents to formally request from the New Mexico Department of Transportati… Read moreMayor prepares to cut off county

Albuquerque – Just before 6:30 PM, the Albuquerque Police Department was made aware of a shooting at the Walmart at 2550 Coors Blvd NW, which is at Coors and Ouray. Reportedly, at least one person was shot. The person shot was transported by Albuquerque Ambulance to the University of New

By JUSTIN SCHATZ Daily Press Correspondent Three new species of minerals, discovered near Cookes Peak, have been named raydemarkite, virgilluethite and stunorthropite, in honor of prominent New Mexican geologists Ramon S. DeMark, Virgil W. Lueth and Stuart A. Northrop. According to Senior Mineral Museum Curator John Rakovan, findings like these

Each of the four were indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and are set for arraignment on Monday. Read moreGrand jury indicts four in Las Cruces shooting

Denise Kusel, also a columnist, died Tuesday at the age of 82, following years of declining health and an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

New attractions include Feria Mercado vendors and a family-friendly corridor with children’s activities and free child care.

Kilmer lived in New Mexico nearly two decades, first in Tesuque and then on a sprawling ranch along the Pecos River.

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that starting May 7, you'll need a REAL ID to fly domestically and enter certain federal facilities.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. — A classical music concert in Truth or Consequences, highly anticipated by the city's art community, has been canceled, with organizers citing concerns over how traveling musicians might be treated at Border Patrol checkpoints.Camerata del Sol, a classical chamber ensemble based in Las Cruces, was scheduled

Two people were arrested after a man was fatally shot during an apparent road rage incident inside a Walmart parking lot in Northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday. Read moreMan dead, others hospitalized after shooting at Walmart in Northwest Albuquerque

A warehouse fire sidelined a local nonprofit helping animal shelters and rescues across New Mexico. Months of the Oliver Rigby Foundation’s donations went up in flames.

The resort said the girl was climbing on a slope when “a large rock became dislodged from the slope and struck the child.”

Jibbit is a one-eyed, snuggly dog who didn’t have the easiest start. He arrived at Española Humane at 6 weeks old with eye problems, and with …

The defendants face charges of first-degree murder in the March 21 mass shooting at a park in Las Cruces that killed three people.

CMM founder Conrad Mahaffey was contacted about four dogs in the Cedar Crest wilderness.

Trump’s latest tariffs, which include a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, came during an hourlong speech at the White House Rose Garden. Read more‘A tax hike on working people’: New Mexico officials react to Trump’s latest tariffs

Española Humane’s new executive director, Kate Baldwin, will be at a mobile adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. April 19 at Teca Tu, 165 Paseo …

Geilond Vido-Romero is a 24-year-old from Venezuela.

Val Kilmer spent his days at his home on the Pecos River near Santa Fe, raising bison and chickens when he wasn’t filming movies like “Top Gun” or considering run… Read moreActor Val Kilmer dies at 65, knew New Mexico well

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the deputy secretary of The Children, Youth, and Families Department, one of the keys to keeping families together is avoiding crisis. The CYFD hopes to hold many events throughout the month in support of this.Kathey Phoenix -Doyle, the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Wednesday, community leaders, including health care providers and community leaders convened to discuss solutions to improve the system of care for vulnerable populations, which includes the unhoused.One of the platforms at the center of the Summit was Unite Us. Nicole Breske, a senior customer success manager

LAS CRUCES — Alma d’Arte Charter High School, an arts-based public charter school that came under scrutiny by state officials last year, earned praise from the Ne… Read moreState says Las Cruces charter school back on track academically

New Mexicans who live more than 50 miles from Albuquerque will have to wait additional time to receive their mail — the result of another cost-cutting change with… Read moreMail outside of Albuquerque will take an additional day to deliver

The $80 million, 80,000-square-foot facility on St. Michael's Drive was designed as a "healing space" for patients.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — In the wake of the passing of Val Kilmer, organizers at the Las Cruces Film Festival are now preparing for their 10-year anniversary. The festival director, Ross Marks, explains how Val Kilmer was instrumental to him earlier in his career of running festivals."The first film festival

Political battle lines have emerged around Tesla, which has become the target of protests and vandalism in the area over the company's founder.

The death was one of three incidents in the city in which parents were arrested after children were exposed to fentanyl, the chief said.

LAS VEGAS — Following a decade of renovations and millions of dollars invested into the Plaza and Castañeda hotels, Allan Affeldt is placing them up for sale, he told …

A woman and her husband were driving to Arizona when they paused at a rest stop off Interstate 25 near Raton. After coming out of the bathroom, the wife noticed their car was gone and her husband was on the ground covered in blood.

The weak demand was likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of right wing politics.

UNM men's basketball head coach, Eric Olen, and his family were welcomed officially to the Lobo Nation Tuesday afternoon.

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, PEEC will be offering a special edition 25th Anniversary PEEC beer glass for purchase with the first pour included–only on April 10 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Courtesy/PEEC PEEC News: Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a special celebration marking 25 years of

A New Mexico credit union is lending a helping hand, or helping paw, to its members through a new perk for pets. Read moreUS Eagle leads the pack with new pet insurance benefits

Brad Gardner ENCHANTMENT AWARDS News: The Enchantment Awards is thrilled to welcome international musical and film conductor Brad Gardner as Guest Music Director for its 2025 program, premiering May 2 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Gardner will coach New Mexico’s top high school performers through an intensive rehearsal week, leading

2025 4A JROTC State Champions. Courtesy/NJROTC By c/LTJG Melanie Weekley Public Affairs Officer Los Alamos NJROTC The Los Alamos High School NJROTC unit showcased exceptional skill and dedication at the New Mexico JROTC State Competition held March 28 at Cibola High School and March 29 at West Mesa High School

LAPS News: You are invited to participate in the 12th annual Multicultural Fair, Around the World in White Rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Piñon Elementary School. Please consider creating a cultural display for our fair. Your display can be interactive with food, crafts, games, trivia, etc., as well

In its third year, program continues to strengthen New Mexico’s teacher workforce with local talent NEW MEXICO – The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New…

Cody Ramone A 20-year-old man is dead and a 23-year-old man is charged with murder following a shooting at a home near the Las Vegas Municipal Airport Tuesday afternoon. Cody Ramone Police arrested Cody R. Ramone after responding to a shooting at a home on Prairie Hill Road just before

A sign that spring has sprung, as a New Mexico locust tree (Robinia neomexicana) at the sunken garden at Cahoon Park on Sunday.

By Jodi Hendricks March 31, 2025 As the dust settles from the 2025 legislative session, one truth... Read More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — "Trump's tariffs threats will suffocate our state, national, and global economies, disrupting our way of life," New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya said.Montoya said what President Trump calls "Liberation Day" is far from a good thing for the U.S. and New Mexico. The administration says these tariffs

Janis Lorraine Derrick, lovingly known as Jan, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Fontana, California, at the age of 77.Born on November 12, 1947, in Glendale, California, Janis was a dedicated educator with a lifelong passion for learning. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master

Judge Dale E. Ho on Wednesday granted the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the mayor could aid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Is it windy enough? Not sure why, but it definitely seems like one of our windiest Springs in recent memory. Windgusts aside, local baseball and softball teams are in full swing as they start district play this week.There will be no fooling around when the Pirates open up their district

CROUCH MESA, N.M. — A shooting investigation is underway after a man was found dead in San Juan County.Deputies responded to the area of Roads 3149 and 3150 in the Crouch Mesa for the shooting. A dead person, identified as 20-year-old Samuell Liggins, was found there. Advertisement Several others in

Senate Republicans are facing pressure from President Donald Trump to resist voting for a Democratic resolution to nullify the presidential emergency on fentanyl he is using to implement tariffs on Canada.

ISR Technology, Mount Taylor Pushback, and the Rise of the Cebolleta ProjectCibola County is no stranger to uranium. Once the heart of America’s uranium boom, its mountains and mesas produced over a third of the nation’s yellowcake during the Cold War era.Now, after decades of silence, uranium is…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The city of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department has partnered with Keep Albuquerque Beautiful to celebrate Earth Month.The city of Albuquerque instructs that one of the ways residents can be a part of Earth Month and get involved in the beautification of the community is by recycling

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The tariffs threaten to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.

A COUNTYWIDE BURN BAN is currently in effect. Per Ordinance 2022-033 Cibola County is under a countywide burn ban effective immediately until further notice.Prohibited burning includes any open burning and fire pits. For more information contact the Cibola County Fire Marshal’s Office at 505-285-…

Val Kilmer, the iconic actor recognized for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, has passed away at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed to The New York Times that he died on Tuesday, April 1, due to pneumonia. She also noted that Kilmer had previously

Santa Fe Community College Front Entrance Portal. Courtesy photo SFCC News: SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will celebrate National Community College Month throughout April. The national observance celebrates the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce, the economy and in contributing to community

Organizers for the Roswell-Chaves County MatanzaFest have announced the event will be held in combination with the Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce's Cinco de Mayo …

Daily Postcard: A beautiful night sky shines March 26 over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More

On March 31 the Grants City Council held a special meeting lasting approximately 30 minutes. During this meeting, a Fire and Rescue update was discussed, and approvals were made concerning the Second Street Shared Loop Trail, purchase of a new breathing air compressor, and repairs needed for Well 1…

Senate Republicans have condemned the recent firebombing of their headquarters, calling for accountability and a return to civil discourse.

He was a longtime supporter of the Santa Fe Film Festival and served as its honorary chairman in 2010.

NMDOH News: SANTA FE — Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in 21 counties. Despite the decline, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials say obesity remains a complex and serious public health concern in

Luke Ainsworth of White Rock began golfing at age 2 and has now qualified and will compete at the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The Golf Channel will air the Championship 6-11 a.m. MT on Sunday. Courtesy/DCP GOLF News: RIO

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A federal judge who had ordered the Trump administration to reinstate fired federal probationary employees across the country at more than a dozen agencies has narrowed the scope of his ruling so it now applies to workers in the 19 states and the District of Columbia

By JODY BENSON Los Alamos The Los Alamos Unitarian Church presented on March 25 the Academy Award winning documentary, No Other Land, directed by two Palestinians and two Israelis, about the systematic destruction of the villages in Masafer Yatta in the southern Occupied West Bank of Palestine. This film is

A scientist at the University of New Mexico's Comprehensive Cancer Center is using a $2 million grant to study how viruses can fight cancer.

CIBOLA COIUNTY – As we prepare to commemorate the Bataan Death March in our April 9 edition, the Cibola Citizen is opening a call for stories, photos, and…

UNM-Los Alamos Campus. Courtesy photo UNM-LA News: The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Agenda items include review and

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Ernestine Yazzie, a beacon of love and laughter, graced this world from December 20, 1959, until her peaceful passing on March 29, 2025. Born in the community of Cluewater Lake, she was a daughter to the revered Peter Yazzie and the cherished Mary Begay, whose nurturing spirits undoubtedly laid the…

Councilor SanchezThe ABQ mayoral field continues to grow as does uncertainty over how many candidates will make the November ballot. One of them could be westside ABQ City Councilor Louie Sanchez who has announced an exploratory run but not yet an official candidacy. He has put up a website seeking

Foundation for Open Government says it's suing to "put an end to NMCD's secretive and illegal practices that harm transparency and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars."

An alleged arson at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters was denounced by elected officials across the political spectrum Sunday but has also spawned public…

Fifteen Albuquerque Public Schools and three charter schools will not receive Title I funding next school year after the district changed the threshold to qualify.

Jay Block, the State Senator for New Mexico District 12, has described the recent firebombing of the Republican Party headquarters as an act of "domestic terrorism."

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Community Safety Department recently reached a significant milestone, responding to its 100,000th call since its launch four years ago. The department, which focuses on mental and behavioral health crises, has seen a substantial increase in the number of calls, particularly those related to suicide.John Dodd,

Farmington police arrested and charged a woman with second-degree murder in connection with the alleged 2020 murder of her husband.

Celebrating community and the joy of reading: Read Across Lea County By Elizabeth Wieser March in Lea County brings a celebration of reading that is more than just an event. It’s a true testament to the power of community collaboration and the volunteer spirit. Read Across Lea County, a collective

Animal Care Center Director Diane Rowe said “These right here are the reasons why getting your animals fixed [is important]. [These] five puppies [were] dumped in bushes. If you don’t want a dog, please bring them in during business hours or call, don’t tie them to the fence to freeze

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An e-scooter program relaunched in Albuquerque in September to allow vendors to apply for permits to set up scooters in the city.Now city leaders say many of those scooters are not being returned properly. Advertisement They say on March 31st the city impounded 38 e-scooters.Vendors will be

Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is looking for information on the fatal stabbing of a man in September.

This is part one of a two-part series about ‘A Community to be Heard,’ a grassroots movement that was created with the goal of helping individuals affected by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire share their stories. This story focuses on a meeting ‘A Community to be Heard’ held March 29,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque art scene is growing as the "Metro Youth Art Exhibit" showcases the next generation of local talent. Hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools, the event features a wide range of artwork, including ceramics, jewelry, pastels, watercolor and photography. Nearly every APS middle school and high school

It seems there's a disconnect between what Mayor Tim Keller's administration wants and what Albuquerque's City Council thinks will help with our opioid crisis.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Downtown Growers' Market or DGM is preparing for its 29th year at Robinson Park in Albuquerque, making it the longest running farmers' market in the city.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 News Advertisement The DGM has more than 200 local growers, artisans and food

By CHERYL THORNBURG Daily Press Correspondent Colorful kites will be filling the wide-open sky at the 19th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic on Saturday, April 5, on the mesa just north of Glenwood. Kite enthusiasts come from not only around New Mexico but across the entire country to show

STATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 6 p.m. MT, Thursday, April 17, the offices of U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will bring together representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies for

Every Tuesday in April and May, volunteers meet at the Railyards and put together veggie boxes for low-income seniors caring for children.

Deputies with the Catron County Sheriff's Office answer calls of livestock and animal depredation from Mexican wolves "at least every other day, sometimes multiple times a day," according to Sheriff Keith Hughes."They leave them [livestock and pets] laying. A lot of times, they don't even eat them," Hughes added. "It's

Glen Smith, 75, was a fixture in Santa Fe's arts and antiques worlds before he was struck and killed by a city worker last week.

Meet Bumblebee! This adorable 9lb, 3-year-old tortie point Siamese has had a tough start, arriving at the shelter with her feline friends in need of lots of medical care and love. But with time, patience, and some serious TLC, she’s blossoming into the sweet, curious girl she was always meant

Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF SFNF News: SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Jemez Ranger District is in the process of reopening roads and recreation sites. Several factors are considered when determining whether to open a site, including state and local health and safety guidelines, seasonal availability and facility

Scene from Tuesdays pace race in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Scene from Tuesdays pace race in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo ACRR News: Lynn Bjorklund was the best predictor in the first race of the 51st season of the Atomic City Road Runners pace race series held on the Canyon Rim

This week's Athlete of the Week is senior Dominick Gonzales of the Grants High School baseball team who led the Pirates in RBI's with eight against Aztec at a recent tournament and a combined eight against Kirtland Central in a recent double header.

Scene of the festivities. Photo by Rowan Cantua Deli Cook Eric Lara prepares for a busy day of grilling. Photo by Rowan Cantua Baby goats from The Big Spoon Homestead. Photo by Rowan Cantua Josetta and her daughter Aeryn pose with handmade jewelry. Photo by Rowan Cantua Cat Christoffersen from

Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the cuts will have a "devastating impact" on infectious disease research and response in New Mexico.

A Navy veteran and former Roswell city council candidate will be taking the reins of the local Democratic Party.

A suspect in a nearly six-year-old shooting in south Roswell that left one man dead will remain detained at least until the conclusion of his eventual trial.

Eric Olen agreed to a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract that makes him the 23rd coach in school history.

Fishing conditions at Bluewater Lake are holding strong this week, especially for anglers targeting rainbow trout. The bite has remained VERY GOOD, with recent success reported using Rooster Tail spinners— adding to a growing list of effective baits this spring, including Garlic-Scented PowerBait,…

If you have any plans to ride the Sandia Peak Tram, you'll have to wait a little bit as it will be shut down through April 10.

The University of New Mexico has purchased a motel that has been the site of hundreds of 911 calls and nearly a hundred arrests in southeast Albuquerque.

A precautionary evacuation is underway around Central and Second Street after a suspicious item was discovered at the Sunshine Theater.

San Juan County is looking for a new business to come into the area and occupy part of the San Juan County Industrial Park.

Those interested in helping to plan Roswell’s future growth and development can attend the first community engagement presentation for the city’s update to its Compreh…

Lobbyist spending includes ski passes and flowers for lawmakers, as well as outings at some of Santa Fe's swankiest spots.

County officials said the home became fully engulfed in flames Tuesday night, but the fire did not spread.

Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false.Since January 1, 2025, the…

Near the end of last month’s meeting of the Chaves County Commissioners, the topic turned to nuisance properties.

Actor and artist Val Kilmer has died in Los Angeles after a battle with pneumonia, according to his daughter. The 65-year-old had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies. At the time he attended, Kilmer was the youngest actor ever accepted to the prestigious Juilliard School

But the justices’ unanimous decision Wednesday throwing out a federal appeals court ruling isn't the final word in the case.

LANL News: Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room. All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above. For legacy cleanup

In 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave a bombshell announcement when she said she wanted to redo the state fairgrounds.

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Some 65 people now face criminal charges after completion of a four-month-long joint law enforcement effort that targeted retail theft in Roswell.

Danyelle Valdez COUNTY News: Los Alamos County has hired Danyelle Valdez as the new Community Development Department Planning Manager. Valdez brings extensive experience in real estate development, land-use planning and entitlement processes, having successfully managed projects across New Mexico and other states. “She is deeply committed to responsible growth and

There were two school board meetings, one taking place on March 18 and the other on the 25th. The first lasted six and a half hours, two hours which were in executive session, while the latter was nearly four hours and mostly executive session.Superintendents ContractThe superintendents’ contract,…

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — During opening remarks in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee nomination hearing to consider James Danly for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), and Katharine MacGregor for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of

Actor Val Kilmer, who called Northern New Mexico home for many years, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 65.

NMHS News: Jemez Historic Site offers a free hands-on workshop teaching people how to create various yarn fringes on a fleece blanket 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13. Come learn how to add yarn fringe to polyester fleece blankets with Tessa Riley from Jemez Pueblo. As she demonstrates

Albuquerque – Around 7 PM, a suspicious device was observed near Central Ave and 2nd St, and authorities were dispatched to the area. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded, and they evacuated businesses in the area. As of this publication, the nature of the suspicious device is unknown. Authorities

CIBOLA COUNTY — In June 2021, Ella Mae Begay, a Diné elder from Sweetwater, Arizona, was reported missing. Her truck was last seen headed east, possibly toward Albuquerque. Almost four years later, she remains missing. Though her name is known across Navajo Nation and her case is listed by the

New Mexico Piñon Coffee is bringing all products and shops under one umbrella — an umbrella that is steadily broadening its reach both in and out of the state.

Stargazers can expect at least four interesting astronomical events in April – from a pink, full micromoon to a "celestial smiley face" alignment.

The biggest state political news so far this week has probably been an apparent arson fire at the Republican headquarters in Albuquerque early Sunday morning.

The program gave 100 community college students raising children $400 a month for a year as part of a study of guaranteed income.

The late Democratic state senator looked out for underdogs, and he wrote novels, poems and a play about his experiences.

It's round two for the prosecution and defense in the trial of former Albuquerque police office Kenneth Skeens.

More than 1,500 people have signed up to attend the protest this weekend, but organizers expect more to show up in person.

First responders worked five hours to get the climber down — a process that involved a series of rigging systems, drones and infrared tech.

News - April 1, 2025, at 3:15 pm, police are negotiating with a barricaded man near Louisiana Blvd SE and Gibson Blvd SE. Drivers should avoid the area.

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is demanding more information on how artificial intelligence is being used to examine government data kept by federal agencies.

The Justice Department says the temporary duty assignments began Tuesday and will rotate every 90 days in field offices, including in Albuquerque.

The city of Albuquerque has agreed to pay $2.5 million to a man who was permanently disabled after being shot by an officer during a schizoaffective episode.

The fire chief in Rio Arriba County has issued a burn ban until further notice due to high wind gusts forecast to increase the risk of wildfires.

A U.S. citizen was caught trying to smuggle a large amount of methamphetamine across the border in his buttocks last weekend at an El Paso checkpoint.

The Girls Coffee House is reflecting on one month of serving coffee and quesadillas in Southeast Albuquerque.

AUSTIN, Texas — A North Texas lawmaker asked Gov. Greg Abbott to look into sending undocumented migrants incarcerated in the state to a massive prison in El Salvador, similar to the Trump administration’s decision to send hundreds of people t…

The city of Albuquerque is cracking down on rentable e-scooters strewn across sidewalks even as vendors say they’re not being given time to retrieve them.

Prosecutors told jurors Tuesday that former Albuquerque police officer Kenneth Skeens illegally arrested a mentally disabled man as he tried to purchase a bicycle in a Target store in 2022.

Prosecutors in Lincoln County are seeking to confine a former Ruidoso school employee charged with 22 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children and related charges through his trial.

We live in a desert. So why are you spending a fortune irrigating your yards?

A story on Page A-1 of the Saturday, March 29, 2025, edition about juvenile justice legislation during the recent legislative session incorrec…

The cuts include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff and senior leaders, leaving the government without many of the key experts who have long guided U.S. decisions on medical research, drug approvals and other issues.

The forecasted gusts will increase the risk of brush and wildfires, county Fire Chief Enrico Trujillo said.

We're showing our Love 4 Pets with Jibbit from Española Humane and Zimmer and Reece from Albuquerque city shelters.

More than 2,000 Comcast customers were without internet service as far north as Tesuque and as far south as La Cienega Tuesday afternoon.

The Albuquerque Isotopes are kicking off their first homestand of the 2025 season Tuesday night against the Salt Lake Bees.

This mural of happy children representing different backgrounds and holding hands is sometimes blocked by a large truck. Though faded, and with some paint chipped off …

A bill to allow flood-ravaged communities to enact a temporary local option gross receipts tax and issue revenue bonds to repair municipal infrastructure is among the …

The 356,454 New Mexico voters not registered as Democrats or Republicans could soon have a chance to play a role in selecting the nominees of those parties.

City councilors ultimately approved an emergency ordinance that would levy an additional three-eighths of 1% to the current gross receipts tax (GRT) after listening to…

New Mexico on Tuesday joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration in Rhode Island federal court challenging billions in lost funding to state health departments — including about $60 million to New Mexico. The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Service last week announced it was pulling $11

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller wants to use millions in opioid settlement money to fund services for people struggling with addiction.

The earthquake that rocked the country Friday is compounding the humanitarian crisis caused by a bloody civil war.

A man accused of kidnapping, raping and beating a woman last week will remain behind bars pending trial.

This military vehicle has been facing the intersection of East Second Street and North Garden Avenue for many years. It stands outside of the Discount City USA Army-Na…

Some of the people apprehended in Roswell, Santa Fe and Albuquerque by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month have been deported, according to fe…

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is expanding its scholarship program to support students of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell with a new Airframe and Powerp…

Lawmakers could be heading back to Santa Fe for a special session on juvenile crime and public safety after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) said they did not do eno…

Mangione, 26, faces separate federal and state murder charges for the killing.

RIO RANCHO — Representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties of Sandoval County agree that the suspected arson of the state GOP's headquarters in Albuq… Read moreSandoval County GOP and Dems react to fire at Republican Party headquarters

In the coming month, two new businesses are expected to bring their signature burgers and coffee brands to Taos. Whataburger is slated to open…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 25 and March 31, 2025: Joelouis Rivera, APO Arrest Order, Conspiracy to Commit Possession of Stolen Vehicles, Possession of Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) (Two Counts), Contributing to

High winds and an increase in fire danger are expected for the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including Rio Rancho, beginning at noon Tuesday and lasting into the evening. Read moreHigh winds, increased fire danger expected for Middle Rio Grande Valley

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for much of New Mexico today and this evening.

JEMEZ — The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced April 1 that the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Jemez Ranger District is in the proc… Read moreGilman Tunnels, other Jemez sites near re-opening

The exercises are meant to be a “severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan independence,” the spokesperson, Shi Yi, said in a statement.

A Pojoaque man, arrested in Kentucky in January, is being held without bail in federal detention after being indicted on a charge of aggravated sexual abuse.

Dems say the New Mexico GOP has had close ties in recent years "with violent extremism" and has a history of political violence.

Torrez's office "is part of a multistate case against Amazon," the CNN report said. "The company had a representative invited to the AGA's South Africa trip."

The camp of Deb Haaland is sharpening their knives as Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman prepares his entry into the Dem gubernatorial race. A campaign spokesman issues this warning to their rival:Sam has never been vetted. He's about to be. His work as a defense lawyer is damaging, especially

City plans for the neighborhood call for it to be sustainable and walkable with diversity, equity and inclusion elements.

Tuesday is set to bring strong winds, heightened fire danger and blowing dust, with possible rain and snow later this week.

In a show of complete shamelessness, New Mexico Democrats are blaming the victims — the New Mexico Republican Party and GOP officials — for being the target of a violent arson attack that blew up the entranceway to the Albuquerque headquarters. Rather than condemning the political violence outright, Democrats are

The main courtroom in the Grant County Magistrate Court in Bayard has been dedicated to Judge Y.B. Morales, the community’s first magistrate judge. Family, friends, members of the community, active and retired judges, and previous co-workers — nearly 60 people — filled the courtroom during a ceremony last month to

Autism Awareness Month Lovington group hits the ground running with Light It Up Blue Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Stepping into April and Autism Awareness month, L.A.C.E.S., Lovington Autism Center for Education and Services, laced up their shoes and hit the ground running Saturday. Hosting its 12th annual event, Light

District Judge Matthew Wilson’s order prohibits the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the state Office of the Medical Investigator from releasing images of the couple’s dead bodies.

A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake for French politics.

By Kevin Hendricks A controversial proposal to establish an Arts and Culture District (ACD) in Corrales was voted down by the Village Council on March 25. The 4-2 decision came after months of debate and public opposition to the plan, which was spearheaded by Corrales MainStreet. The ACD Economic Development…

Rayna Dineen, Reading Quest's founder and executive director, has worked in education for 45 years and loves teaching.

Gas prices were stable across most of New Mexico and in Santa Fe last week, with the average price of a gallon of unleaded fuel increasing by …

Conservation groups, several of which celebrated Ella’s northward journey last week, were quick to lament her death.

Some employees at public land agencies are returning not with a bang but with an email, some whiplash and a lot of confusion. Nationwide, federal agencies are scrambling to rehire employees terminated by the swift actions of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. From the CDC to the National Nuclear

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School is gearing up for next week’s student performances of “The SpongeBob Musical” as part of the school’s annual spring musical. Read moreRio Rancho HS set to perform 'The SpongeBob Musical'

A New Mexico credit union that operates branches throughout the northern half of the state, including Santa Fe, is partnering with a nonprofit…

RIO RANCHO — Construction has taken over the Unser Boulevard corridor and it might be difficult for residents to know which construction is which with big talk ar… Read moreSSCAFCA nears end of flood control project along Unser

Starting on June 20, police in New Mexico will no longer have the authority to determine whether to issue a public alert for a missing person suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive decline. Instead, the decision to issue a “Silver Alert” will be up to whoever is reporting the

COCHITI LAKE — A teen was declared dead after being pulled from the waters of Cochiti Lake March 29. Read moreCounty confirms teen pulled from Cochiti Lake, pronounced dead

SANTA FE — State education agencies announce that registration is open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free initiative designed to serve 15,000 students from incoming kindergarteners to outgoing eighth graders with focused reading instruction in small groups with trained literacy inst…

Discover Taos' vibrant art scene in the new 2025-2026 Taos Gallery Guide - Our biggest ever!

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

CNN ScreenshotAttorney General Raúl Torres is seen regularly before TV cameras promoting lawsuits against corporate interests but now he finds himself ensnared by those same interests. CNN explored Torres' acceptance of a lavish trip to South Africa (video here) along with other attorneys general, both Democrats and Republicans, and that

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state

TUCUMCARI — It’s been one year since New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was shot to death trying to help a stranded motorist. On Saturday, March 15, his famil…

The amount of springtime sea ice in the Arctic set a record low this month, continuing a trend of shrinking ice at the top of the world, scientists announced this week.

Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford told investors Friday in a federal regulatory filing that the automaker is “well-positioned” to get through the economic and p…

Early Sunday morning, a shocking act of arson targeted the Republican Party of New Mexico’s (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque, leaving the building’s entryway destroyed and defaced with hateful graffiti reading “ICE=KKK.” This brazen and deliberate attack, driven by hatred and intolerance, is a direct assault on our values, freedoms, and

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Ex…

A Taos Pueblo man accused of killing his girlfriend by running her over outside their home on the pueblo after a night of drinking in 2021 ple…

RIO RANCHO — “Don’t let Donald Trump steal from our kids. Support the Department of Education.”

The woman who has served nearly three decades in prison for killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole by a Texas board. A three-memb…

The stock market, which rumbled into 2025 like a long-distance runner getting its second wind, now seems to be out of breath. Three straight weeks of declines have sha…

RIO RANCHO — Amid reported uncertainty for the future of a longtime entitlement program, the Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday transferred tens of thousands of dollars in funds for programming in low demand to another project that’s ready…

Monday, March 31

Laurie Schotz, the executive director of the Southwest District of Kiwanis, died March 18, in Lubbock, Texas, after a short illness.

At a Saturday town hall in Santa Fe where U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-CD-3) called for followers to “agitate” against Republicans, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Trump administration in general, she is now trying to save face following the firebombing of the Republican Party of New

CORRALES — The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority broke ground March 26 on a project geared toward keeping the Rio Grande clean.

For hours, they fought hard and, with the ding of the bell, dropped like flies — bested by words most people won't hear in a lifetime. It ended in dramatic fashion as two eighth graders, barely tall enough to see over the microphone, went bac…

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.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s brief meeting of the Grant County Commission featured a presentation on the uses of aerial footage for counties at the request of County Assessor Misty Trujillo, who wants to use this service to more easily assess property values. Mimbres resident Paul Foreman also

By JIM ARWOOD Daily Press Correspondent How I wish I belonged to an ancient culture — sharing my adventures by carving symbols into a rock. Or that I lived as an explorer traveling through uncharted territories — proclaiming the news of my conquests by engraving them in the face of

A team member for Taos Ski Valley Inc. died in a skiing accident at the resort Wednesday afternoon (March 26), a spokesperson for the corporat…

Update March 29 9 a.m.- State Police confirmed Saturday morning Baker was found and is safe.

RIO RANCHO — Cherry Road re-opened March 28 after a sinkhole closed it March 23.

The Taos High School varsity golf team is looking for students to fill out its roster for a late start for the 2025 spring season.

Front page of the March 27, 1885 Las Vegas Optic Front page of the March 27, 1885 Las Vegas Optic The coming census of the United States will bring to this nation a new sense of its dignity and its greatness, and it ought to renew the popular devotion to

BERNALILLO — The Sandoval County Treasurer’s office has molded two more young minds for the community during the second year of its Junior Treasurer program.

Bruce Holmes, Taryn Schlosser and Jefferey Martinez during a jazz band rehearsal at the New Mexico Highlands University band hall. The band is set to perform Thursday at 6 p.m. at Ilfeld Auditorium. Bruce Holmes, Taryn Schlosser and Jefferey Martinez during a jazz band rehearsal at the New Mexico Highlands

It’s a wrinklepiglet wonderland over at the Española Humane Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe! Fresh from a loving foster home and ready to steal hearts, Hilda is the cutest combo of a boxery upside-down grin, wiggly piglet body, and the most wrinkled brow you’ve ever seen. Add in some

There may be times that you walk in the door from a long day of work and find that there is nothing in the refrigerator or maybe the food in the refrigerator is just a…

SILVER CITY — On March 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “The Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” seeking to rapidly expand do…

DE FOREST, Wisconsin — Farmers need a tool kit to improve sustainability in animal agriculture because methane from livestock is often targeted by those concerned abou…

BOSTON — Everyone remembers the frantic calls.

Albuquerque’s International District, long referred to as the “War Zone” and more recently as “Zombie Land,” has gained fresh national attention after a viral YouTube video exposed the harsh realities of crime, drugs, and homelessness in the area. YouTuber Nick Johnson, known for his “Unboxing America” channel with over 1.1

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Minivans and pickups provide less protection for back seat passengers than is common for front seats, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety discovered after updat…

The wildfire burning Thursday in western North Carolina is now the “highest priority fire in the U.S,” the state Forest Service said as millions of residents across th…

Businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance productivity, improve security, and reduce costs. One technology that has gained momentous traction i…

(Reuters) — Three Intel board members will not stand for reelection at its 2025 annual meeting, the chipmaker said in a regulatory filing on Thursday, amid a historic …

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.” But the judge declined Wednesday to order t…

DEMING — A Luna County commissioner who is also a contractor for the county agreed last week to pay a civil fine to settle violations investigated by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools held its annual art show March 25 at the RRPS district offices to celebrate the many talented elementary school students.

Exterior view of the Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas. Allan Affeldt, who has owned the property since 2014, announced Thursday he will be putting it up for sale. Exterior view of the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Allan Affeldt, who has owned the property since 2014, announced Thursday he will

Regarding the gondola, some village residents and other members of the public who recreate in the ski valley had expressed concern the new tra…

At the regular Village of Taos Ski Valley council meeting March 21, se veral Taos County residents spoke in opposition to a proposed ordinance…

Marietta Fambro, a Town of Taos councilor, has officially announced her run for mayor of Taos. “What drives me is my experience and knowledge …

Police in Las Vegas arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man after stopping a truck that’d been reported stolen. During searches, deputies found two handguns without serial numbers, along with cocaine and methamphetamine, according to court documents. Deputies with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested 24-year-old

RIO RANCHO — The ASK Academy anticipates breaking ground later this year on a new building that will house a cafeteria, multipurpose space for the community, and a never-before-seen gym for the school.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque will welcome participants and spectators to the New Mexico State Spanish Spelling Bee, a yearly contest where culture and ambition intersect, on April 26.

It’s been just a little more than two years since the Chimayó Post Office burnt down and it appears that the long process to find a new location and reopen it has finally come to an end.

A change to the City of Española’s ad hoc committee to address the homelessness issues in the community is already off to a difficult start.

A 31-year-old Chimayó man was charged with child abuse, possession of a controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm after he and a 17-year-old girl were reportedly sleeping in his car, March 3, in the Del Norte Credit Union parking lot.

According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), every nine seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury.

District Judge Jason Lidyard bound over a Taos man on a charge of first-degree murder and ordered him to be held without bail pending trial, following hearings last week.

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nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Michael Hodock For two weekends (March 29-30 and April 5-6), embark on an epic journey as the Fourth Annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival (NMRCF) transforms the Wildlife West Nature Park (87 North Frontage Rd.) in Edgewood into a land where knights

Española Public Schools and McCurdy Charter Schools are urging voters to renew the SB9 2 Mill Levy.

In response to the controversial pallet home village proposal, Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil will change the membership and name of his ad hoc committee he created to address homelessness.

United World College dance students. From left, Izabella Mabaya, Amani Johnson, Olayenni Elenitoba-Johnson and Kiyora Kaneda. United World College dance students. From left, Izabella Mabaya, Amani Johnson, Olayenni Elenitoba-Johnson and Kiyora Kaneda. The community is invited to enjoy several dance performances at United World College this Saturday, and at least

Our wrap on the '25 state legislative session was bumped earlier this week because of our coverage of the mass shooting in Las Cruces. Here's that report.It was finally a legislative session steeped more in the everyday realities of the state.The behavioral health bill, the tax code revision that eliminated

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Hannah Grover When Edgewood Animal Control Officer James Salyers cited an individual for a barking dog, a judge informed him that the town’s ordinance was inadequate to address such situations. The Town Commission approved changes to the ordinance on a unanimous vote

Rehearsals are in full swing at the Roswell Community Little Theatre. Friday is the premiere of "The Explorers Club," a wickedly funny comedy. Pictured from left to ri…

The Roswell Animal Services facility at 705 E. McGaffey St. will resume normal operations in full capacity on Friday, March 28.

Española Humane will break ground on a new 7,010-square-foot animal clinic at 2125 El Llano Road on Thursday (3/20), marking a significant expansion for the organization, which has served Northern New Mexico since 1992.

In a bold move to safeguard America’s elections, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening voting requirements and ensuring that only legal citizens can cast ballots, a commonsense measure that most Americans agree with. The order mandates that states require proof of citizenship for voter registration and

These photographs show JR and Jean Romero’s property in Cañoncito de las Manuelitas before and after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. These photographs show JR and Jean Romero’s property in Cañoncito de las Manuelitas before and after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Esmerejildo (JR) Romero said he and his wife,

LAS VEGAS — A recent state investigation into chemical concerns at New Mexico Highlands University resulted in 10 citations and $43,393 in penalties.

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Submitted by Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working

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1. Council contemplates Taos film office The Town of Taos has been tossing around the idea of incorporating a regional film office into its De…

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 19 – 23, 2025. March 19 6:43 a.m…

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled state courts can order fines for contempt payable to a third party, such as the New Mexico State Bar Fo…

From April 8 – 11, a trial will be held in 8th Judicial District Court for a dispute involving access to a piece of the Outward Link Trail ju…

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Town and Country Chevrolet of Taos is moving its wheels a hop, skip and a jump down the street to a new location later this year. Ground recen…

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This week on " Voices of Taos," Sports Editor Blynn Beltran talks with Taos Cheer coach Lisa Abeyta-Valerio and team captains Alexis Etzel an…

Monica Lyn Silvers, a local veterinarian who operated a mobile vet clinic called Creature Comforts Affordable Pet Care, died Feb. 26. She was …

Should Taos call "cut" on a film office? At least one local citizen who commented at the Taos Town Council's regular meeting Tuesday (March 2…

Data from the 2023 – 24 NMVistas report card shows schools in Taos Municipal Schools District fell short of state averages, while demonstratin…

Some employees at public land agencies are returning not with a bang but with an email, some whiplash and a lot of confusion. Nationwide, fede…

A wave of lifeguard shortages is sweeping its way across public swimming pools in the U.S., and it's already hit the Taos Aquatic Center at th…

Ray Drew Gallery presents Northern New Mexico Devotional Show 2025, including 14 regional artists April 1-25. Many of the traditional artists learned their craft from family members or mentors who have taught them the traditions of the art by using all-natural materials and pigments. The exhibition will include one of

Artist Peter Lopez at work. Lopez passed away March 14 at the age of 84. Artist Peter Lopez at work. Lopez passed away March 14 at the age of 84. The Las Vegas community bids farewell to award-winning santero Peter Lopez; and although he has passed on, his vision lives

RIO RANCHO — The way Jackie Rodriguez sees it, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has found its "forever home."

Amid the controversy over Taos Ski Valley Inc.'s proposed base-to-base gondola and other improvements, one component of the resort's master development plan update has received relatively little …

New Mexico health officials reported one additional measles case in Lea County, bringing the total outbreak to 43 cases in the state. All reported infections are in the state’s southeastern

New Mexico’s alcohol industry is raising a glass to a proposed liquor tax hike — because it’s so slight, most drinkers won’t even feel it. A m…

Lee Kolosna says some old-school hikers might find this piece of advice heretical, but the number-one item he recommends people bring on a hike is a smartphone with a portable

FedEx is offering customers a new way to return products.

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. Phyllis Searle Hamilton, born September 3, 1927 in Topeka Kansas, died at the age of 97 on March 4, 2025 at home in Edgewood, NM. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Maxey (Wayne), Elizabeth Hamilton, Catharine Roelfs (Greg), one grandson and two

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Editor San Miguel County entities received more than $50 million in Capital Outlay funding at the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, with $40 million going toward the new Forensic Unit at New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas. The Forensic Unit, which has room for 116 individuals deemed

The Roswell Public Library invites the community to participate in an exciting, hands-on three-day event billed as the "Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge." Starting at 1…

An ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico has grown to include 369 cases of the serious and potentially deadly virus.

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As Tax Day approaches on April 15, a new WalletHub report ranks New Mexico dead last in the nation for taxpayer return on investment (ROI), raising serious questions about how effectively state government uses public funds. The annual study from WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using 29 metrics across five

Treasure Coast residents awoke Monday to find a series of mysterious, milky streaks across the sky.

Garcia RichardThe spring winds are kicking up and the legislative session is over, reliable signs encouraging next year's political hopefuls to come out of hibernation. The latest to emerge is State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard who announced for the '26 Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor and made no secret

Meddie ValdezWith heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Meddie Valdez on March 19, 2025, at the age of 69. A cherished husband, father, grandfather…

A network of companies operated by a secretive Chinese tech firm has been trying to recruit recently laid-off U.S. government workers, according to job ads and a resea…

More than 20 people were displaced from their homes after a fire destroyed a Northwest Albuquerque apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.

A New Mexico congressman was one of 12 freshman lawmakers to exceed expectations during the 118th Congress, while one of the state's senators was more effective than the average, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

GALLUP — Zonnie Gorman remembers the first time she saw an old photo of a group of young, sleek, clean-cut Navajo men — men who would go on to become the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. The “Original 29” was a group that included her…

Joshua Corbin Editor A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in late 2024 after shooting and killing his uncle was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, but his actual prison stay will likely be much shorter. Joshua Corbin Joshua Corbin, now 44, was arrested

A bipartisan pair of Florida U.S. House members introduced a bill Monday to remove the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the Department of Homeland Security and elevate it to an independent Cabinet-level agency. Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Republican Byron Donalds filed the bill Monday, with Moskowitz saying divorcing FEMA from

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution team will be performing hydro excavation work today on Union Street to locate an existing water main line. The work will take place on Union Street, from Bernal Street to Sapello Street, with a road closure in effect from 8:30 a.m. to approximately

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools said Monday it will ask the New Mexico Public Education Department for more school buses after a study the agency ordered found that the district is transporting thousands of its students efficiently des…

Representatives with Rio Rancho and Bernalillo public schools are unsure what repercussions President Donald Trump’s executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education will have on their districts.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 18 and March 24, 2025: Yvonne Archuleta, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony). Kenneth Pacheco, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Orlando Marquez, Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.08) (First Offense), Open

An Albuquerque man is wanted on a warrant out of Española Magistrate Court for allegedly stalking and harassing a 13-year-old girl and her family online.

The only adult thus far charged in connection with Friday night’s mass shooting at Las Cruces’ Young Park had previously faced serious criminal charges in Texas — including smuggling offenses that prosecutors say point to his danger to the public. Court documents from El Paso County show that 20-year-old Tomas

A lot of feedback on our Monday blog exploring that mass shooting in Las Cruces Friday where three young men were killed and 15 other people suffered gunshot wounds. Here's a special edition of Reader Vox Populi. . . John Ortega, mayor of the Village of Questa in northern New

Portales, NM – March 25, 2025 – The ENMU Department of Music presents the opera “L’Elisir... Read More

The Roswell Public Library asked city officials if they were amenable to waiving replacement fees for books and other items people borrowed that were damaged as a resu…

On March 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will end funding for New Mexico’s Regional Farm to Food Bank Program, which connects local farmers, ranchers and food producers to the state’s food bank network to provide access to locally grown and culturally rooted foods. The termination of

LAS VEGAS — The federal government’s decision to cut funding for a program that connected food banks to local food producers could have a big impact on farmers and ran…

PUBLIC NOTICE ROOSEVELT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS **PUBLIC NOTICE** Smithco. Construction Inc... Read More

RIO RANCHO — The second and final phase of Campus Park is expected to be substantially completed by mid-April, helping to bring to fruition a project years in the making to develop the up-and-coming area of City Center.

Over 480,000 New Mexicans receive SNAP benefits. Food bank leaders worry potential cuts to the food assistance program would rapidly increase the need for their services.

In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of a failed special session last year in which lawmakers shunned her proposals. This year, House and Senate Democrats said they would prioritize

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Patrick Lohmann, Austin Fisher, Julia Goldberg, Leah Romero and Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of

Before the political bloodletting gets out of hand after the real blood spilled Friday night at a public park in Las Cruces that left 3 young people dead and numerous others wounded, let's focus on the most salient fact of the mass shooting being ignored by the Governor and most

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Patrick Lohmann, Austin Fisher, Julia Goldberg, Leah Romero and Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico In the months leading up to the 60-day session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled the state ginning up support for her public safety agenda in the aftermath of

Following a tragic mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, where three individuals were killed and 15 others injured, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed deep frustration over the limited public safety legislation passed during the recent 60-day legislative session. ​ In a press conference held in the Cabinet Room,

Portales, NM – March 21, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University is set to launch a one-of-a-kind... Read More

By Kevin Hendricks Two Sandoval County groups combined forces on March 13 to hold a peaceful protest outside the Tesla…

COCHITI — The Cochiti Fire Department confirmed nine people were sent to the hospital from a multiple vehicle pile-up March 18 on NM Highway 16. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue assisted with the incident.

By Kevin Hendricks Cindy Nava made history in November when she was elected to the New Mexico state legislature, becoming…

Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we…

The “Housing 101” workshop is a program of the Las Vegas Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Initiative. The “Housing 101” workshop is a program of the Las Vegas Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Initiative. The Las Vegas NM Community Foundation (LVNMCF) is hosting a special “Housing 101” workshop presented by Jenn Lopez,

A Las Vegas man already facing charges for allegedly driving on a revoked license while speeding through Las Vegas now faces a felony charge following a similar incident in Mora County. Deputies with the Mora Sheriff’s Office arrested 54-year-old Lewis J. Padilla earlier this month and charged him with a

President Donald Trump is reportedly advancing a proposal to establish a military-controlled buffer zone along the U.S.-Mexico border, with a specific focus on New Mexico. The concept would effectively convert part of the border in New Mexico into a militarized zone, where soldiers could detain migrants who cross into the

SANTA FE — With the 60-day legislative session entering its final days, lawmakers signed off Thursday on a $10.8 billion spending plan and a $1.2 billion package of public works projects.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law an overhaul of New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish, but struck from the bill a provision making it harder to remove Game Commission members.

Jan. 12

RIO RANCHO — A young man was arrested as a person of interest in a March 19 shooting in Northern Meadows. There were no injuries reported, but damage was done to a vehicle.

Front page of the March 16, 1966 issue of the Optic. Front page of the March 16, 1966 issue of the Optic. After an hour’s hard battle during which the friends of Col. R. E. Twitchell for delegate to the national convention rallied around him with such apparent force that

Hello Rio Rancho! March, aka the season of winds, has just passed, and boy is it annoying. Just the other day, I was running off my emotions and, just when I felt empowered, a plastic bag flew in my face. Katy Perry once asked the question, “…

Aside from a whipping wind and the threat of late-season snow in the air, there was little to distinguish Jeff Cochran's day from any other Tuesday morning (March 18) as

Governor begins filling out WNMU board: Some two months after all but one of Western New Mexico University’s regents stepped down amid a scandal over allegations of improper spending at the school, the state Senate voted unanimously to confirm a former one of its own to the board: Steven Neville.

SANTA FE — Some New Mexico lobbyists say a bill headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk is a targeted, logistical nightmare, but backers say more transparency from individuals who work to influence legislators is long overdue.

Meg Sandoval awaits compensation for the losses she suffered due to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Before the fire, she lived in a mobile home on her family’s land in Rociada. Meg Sandoval awaits compensation for the losses she suffered due to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Before the fire,

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Some legislative committees are done meeting for this session, while others are scrambling to hear a final list of bills that hope to make it through the floors. Here’s a recap of Wednesday and some key bills to watch out for on Thursday, March 20.

The Roundhouse a comforting cocoon for the 112 lawmakers replete with fawning staffers, lobbyists and citizens kissing up to them as their favorite legislation hangs in the balance. But outside of that comfort zone fresh polling shows a political storm rages over governance of New Mexico as well as the

nm.news | Edgewood edition Daily. Local. Edgewood. By Andrea Vasquez Walmart Pharmacy recently announced the expansion of its delivery services nationwide, including the Walmart Supercenter in Edgewood. Same-day pharmacy delivery is a more convenient and faster service that allows customers to receive prescription medications and groceries directly to their homes.

BERNALILLO — A request for a motion is the beginning of changes to the Sandoval County noise code.

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 12 – 16, 2025. March 12 8:02 a.m. Trespassing, Paseo

Folks around the world might recognize Taos from such films as "Natural Born Killers," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" or the Danny DeVito–Arnold Schwarzenegger buddy flick, "Twins." Dennis …

Former Town of Taos Manager Richard Bellis's lawsuit against the Town of Taos, which seeks to recoup pay he says he is owed by the municipality, is still in rough

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from March 10-16. Animals currently in care: 55 Total intakes this week: 4 Adoptions and transfers this week:

For as long as she can remember, Koko Caf e owner Laine Overley has loved to bake and cook — so much so that in high school, she used to

In the midst of dismal snowpack, early acequia cleanings and the void left by fired U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees, volunteering is more critical than ever — at

At 4:30 a.m. the Taos Municipal School District bus drivers are starting their day, beginning their pre-dawn, pre-ride inspections at quarter after five. By 6 a.m. the drivers are on