The U.S. Department of Energy and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors will host a virtual community forum on Nov. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The public can register via the story’s QR code, ask questions and raise concerns about WIPP’s underground

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health is highlighting the importance of creating a safe-sleep environment for infants – including offering free portable cribs for families in need. Safe sleep practices reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and other sleep-related infant fatalities.

Artesia City Council selected Pete Quinones as the city’s permanent police chief during a special meeting Sept. 29. Quinones had served as interim chief after Kirk Roberts announced his retirement in July. An Artesia native, Quinones joined the department in 2005 and has led patrol, criminal investigations and administrative divisions

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

Despite several schools withdrawing, ENMU-Ruidoso runners delivered strong performances at the ENMU-Ruidoso Invitational on the Inn of the Mountain Gods golf course. Jayvn Frank won the men’s 5K, followed by teammate Simon Vasquez in second, while Jack Wisdom finished fifth. Ashtyn Walter and Chyenne Marrufo placed fourth and fifth for

Under new leadership, nonprofit prioritizes economic empowerment and rebuilding community trust

Los Pinos fire responds offering mutual aid to San Juan County

The Town of Silver City is seeking public input as it begins the process of selecting its next town manager. […]

Public invited to tour facility on Saturday

Happy Love 4 Pets Tuesday! Watermelon Mountain Ranch brought Bolt in to show how he is full of energy that is ready to be adopted. The post Love 4 Pets: Bolt at Watermelon Mountain Ranch appeared first on KOB 4 .

Program connects workers with industry-driven training and credentials

Quiet weather continues in Albuquerque thanks to an upper-level ridging pattern but not everywhere will be as quiet. The post Quiet weather in Albuquerque but more active in some other places in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

It's day 4 of Balloon Fiesta and the field is cleared for launch. Ride along in Sky 7 as we fly with the balloons.

Photo package: AspenFest brought people from across the county to celebrate and welcome the changing of the trees with a parade and festival. The post 2026 Ruidoso AspenFest parade brought color to the pines appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The No Kings crowd brought arrows instead of anger Tuesday. Dozens of members of Sandoval County Indivisible lined Idalia Road at N.M. 528 from 10 a.m. to noon, waving “VOTE EARLY” and “VOTE HERE TODAY” signs as early voting opened at the Sandoval County clerk’s

City leaders told the Clovis City Commission on Oct. 1 that a coordinated storm response, from sandbag crews to prepositioned rescue teams, helped the city absorb back-to-back rain events that flooded the community. The first round of heavy rain hit in the late afternoon Sept. 24, and into the next

Nearly 200 pilots are competing in hot air balloon challenges this week, aiming to hit targets with precision and earn prizes

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest,” has died. She was 102. Saint, whose acting work lasted well into her 90s,

More than 30 vendors to participate

Event is open to all this Saturday

A pair of kittens gazed up through the aquarium’s shimmering blue waters as a (relatively) enormous fish passed overhead. One kitten stared transfixed through the glass while the other, unfazed, was more interested in darting around playfully. Inside a clear dome, a kitten named Turkey Leg stood up on its

Carris owned Happy Valley Farm and was active at growers’ markets

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would be talking with Putin about the case “very

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Soprano, meet Vito Corleone. In a marriage of two massive Hollywood portfolios, Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closed Tuesday, uniting everything from cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny and SpongeBob Squarepants to news delivered by Anderson Cooper and Gayle King. The resulting company, a

Rio del Sol Kiwanis Club partners with Boys & Girls Club to provide free footwear to children across San Juan County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Paul Simon sang about going there to ease an aching heart in 1986 on a Grammy-winning album titled, well, “Graceland.” A year later, Philadelphia punk band The Dead Milkmen wrote their own song about a trip to Graceland that was decidedly less reverent,

Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. Pike’s attorneys said her prognosis is still “unclear” and said she faces “a long recovery.” “Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking,

Judge tells Brown, he ‘will face a final reckoning’

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing

Albuquerque police canceled an Amber Alert and confirmed a 16-year-old was found after allegedly being taken at gunpoint by her half-brother. The post Albuquerque teen found after allegedly being taken at gunpoint appeared first on KOB 4 .

The New Mexico Lobo football team gets a week off to enjoy an easy home win over UTEP and prepare for a key stretch of Mountain West Conference play. The post New Mexico Lobo football gets week off after easy win, before hot conference play appeared first on KOB 4

Environmental assessment is primary obstacle to further development

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million, according to court records. David J. Rush fabricated

The glass ceiling of the Roundhouse rotunda in Santa Fe. Mia Casas/KUNM, File Serving in the New Mexico Legislature was one of the greatest honors of my life. As the representative for House District 19, I was proud to bring the perspective of a multicultural New Mexican, the daughter of

CNN has a new owner: Skydance. After a tumultuous, roughly yearlong process, Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. And beyond Hollywood, the mega merger brings two titans of the American TV news landscape — CBS and CNN — under the same roof. On

BALTIMORE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to highlight a $3.7 billion investment by the military technology company Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a Baltimore-area shipyard. It’s one of a series of events Trump is holding across the country to showcase investments in factories, as

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation. Lawyers for the friends said they intend to file

SEATTLE (AP) — Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history by offering to livestream the February attack, providing money and sharing advice on how to delete online

3 Things the Bulldogs did well.

The Bureau of Land Management proposed leasing 4,053 acres across 15 parcels in New Mexico and Oklahoma for oil and gas development, with an auction planned for February 2027. Most acreage is in Eddy and Lea counties. The public can submit comments online through Oct. 30, while federal analysis projects

Shad Mayfield is back. For anyone who doubted him, check the results of the Chad Thames Invitational Calf Roping event at the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo on Sept. 30. Mayfield, who’s undergone two hip surgeries since last rodeo season, won the Thames event in Rosenberg, Texas, for the

Football has a way of testing what you truly believe. It is easy to talk about confidence when everything is going your way. It is easy to celebrate effort after a victory. The real measure of a team comes when the results are not what you expected, the road becomes

PORTALES - Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team had already sprung one upset during the week. The Greyhounds came painfully close to another on Friday night. West Texas A&M scored the final three points in Game 5 and escaped with a 25-13, 15-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-11 Lone Star Conference victory

DEXTER – Junior Cross Figg ran for three touchdowns and threw for another on Friday night as Texico, ranked second in Class 2A by MaxPreps, posted a 42-21 victory over third-ranked Dexter in the District 4-2A opener for both squads. Senior Jett Curtis caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from junior

Karl Korff has spent much of his life helping others, from his early days growing up on a farm to his years serving in the U.S. Navy and his more recent work with animals in the Clovis area. His love for animals eventually led him to animal rescue, where he

If you play poker off and on all your life you tend to run onto old poker buddies everywhere. My wife probably thinks I have played with everyone but the pope. We were in a store in Lubbock when I ran into an old poker buddy. I think it took

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “The Roman Holiday Rule” by Andra Loy. Lexi

Daniel Garcia, 39, of Roswell, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for a charge of illegally possessing a firearm during the shootout with police, which led to the chase near downtown Roswell, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for

The new rule, which was devised after months of public input and a two-day hearing on May 27 and 28, took effect Sept. 28. It comes as State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard serves out her final months at the helm of the land office. The post New Mexico Raises

Chainsaw carvers are creating intricate wooden sculptures at Balloon Fiesta Park, marking their 10th year at the event.

The green flag is flying Tuesday on a beautiful fourth day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The post Balloon Fiesta Day 4: Green flag flies on a beautiful Tuesday morning appeared first on KOB 4 .

The doors of the Public Regulation Commission should be opened wider, not narrowed, the people paying the bills deserve a seat at the table. The post The PRC works for the public appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Rodd Cayton The addresses in Corrales need addressing, and the Village Council will have an opportunity to help get things straightened out. Representatives of MCM Consulting Group Inc. appeared at a September council meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions. Between 25 and 30 addresses in the village

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Scott Brocato talks with Dr. Paula Delgado, OB/GYN with Mountain View Medical Group, about breast cancer and preventative measures.

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren’t employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation. The

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth ’80s hits “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died Monday, three days after his 70th birthday. No

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, the 39-year-old Messi is set to bid farewell to international soccer after 21 years, 125 goals, two Copa América titles and a World Cup championship. What

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network’s editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm

By Kevin Hendricks Sen. Cindy Nava once spent her days in the Roundhouse hallways as an undocumented student volunteer, watching lawmakers she couldn’t vote for decide her future. Now she’ll […]

Incumbent State Rep. Jack Chatfield, a Republican from Mosquero who represents the sprawling 67th District, is facing his first general election challenge in eight years. Vincent Soule, 36, the Democratic nominee from Clovis, is taking on Chatfield to represent a district that encompasses all or part of Colfax, Curry, Harding,

I was browsing the shelves of an area vintage store not long ago when I came across a copy of a book called, “The Happy Hollisters and the Indian Treasure.” If you are not familiar with the Happy Hollisters, please allow me to make some introductions. They happen to be

Two photographic displays of two different men hang on the walls across from each other, in the foyer of the High Plains Pioneer Museum in Clovis. These two men seem to gaze at each other, happily sharing the space and history between themselves. Their lives had mixed together with common

The Nov. 3 General Election is quickly approaching, and we are asking for voters’ support. As the president of Clovis Community College and the chancellor of the Eastern New Mexico University System, we want to outline the benefits of General Obligation Bond 3 and why it deserves support. Our institutions

I can understand why so many people believe they need government. Many of them seem unwilling or unable to govern themselves. Grocery stores are a good example of these bad examples. I see people and their children walking through the store eating the food. Maybe some of them paid for

Results from Russia’s three-day wartime parliamentary election showed that United Russia, the main Kremlin party, garnered more than three-fourths of the seats in the State Duma and further cemented Vladimir Putin’s political control of the country. Almost 60% of the 111 million eligible voters turned out for the Sept. 18-20

ROOSEVELT COUNTY – Construction has begun on Blackwater Solar, a 200-megawatt solar power plant between Clovis and Portales, according to a Sept. 30 news release from Ørsted, the Denmark-based energy company behind the project. The company has said the construction phase will bring as many as 200 jobs to the

TUCUMCARI – Based on the enthusiastic reception at a screening Oct. 3 of the full-length documentary "Route 66: The Main Street of America," the century-old highway has a lot of life left in it. The crowd inside the Odeon Theatre gave the film and its director, John Paget, a long

Here is a super sample ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting began Oct. 6. Federal offices United States senator Ben R Lujan (D) Larry E Marker (R) U.S. Rep. District 3 Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) Martin Zamora (R) State and district offices Governor and lieutenant governor Deb

BELEN — Portales Rams football coach Jaime Ramirez describes junior Slade Segovia as a star the moment he takes the field. The running back/inside linebacker led the way Oct. 2 as Portales beat previously undefeated Belen, 34-27. Segovia ran for a game-high 141 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries

CAPITAN – Tucumcari scored three touchdowns -- two by running back Jermy Jones -- in the second half to secure a 27-6 non-district victory Oct. 2 over the host Tigers. Jones and quarterback Jadon Navarro each scored two TDs for the Rattlers while their defense stymied Capitan for much of

By Kevin Hendricks Sen. Cindy Nava once spent her days in the Roundhouse hallways as an undocumented student volunteer, watching lawmakers she couldn’t vote for decide her future. Now she’ll be the one counting their votes. New Mexico Senate Democrats elected Nava, a Democrat from Bernalillo, as Senate Majority Whip

Sept. 29 the Cavemen soccer team started District 5-4A action with a home match against Hobbs. The Eagles shutout Carlsbad 8-0. The post District play underway for Carlsbad Cavemen soccer appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Artesia sophomore defensive back Derrick Ruiz delivered a record-worthy performance in the Bulldogs’ 51-0 victory over Chaparral, returning three punts for touchdowns of 65, 64 and 42 yards. The breakout night came one week after Ruiz recorded four interceptions against Alamogordo. Artesia improved to 4-3 and will host Roswell after

While a scrub jay rested on a dead tree near the Animas River Trail on Thursday, a tasty little snack appeared. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wealthy couple in suburban Los Angeles recruited women across the country to serve as surrogates, promising them that they were just looking for another child to grow their family. Instead, prosecutors say, the couple used several surrogates at the same time, amassed a brood of

The Farmington Museum will host Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Day on Saturday, featuring energetic live music from La Fuerza Real. Courtesy La Fuerza Real/Facebook The Farmington Museum invites the community to celebrate the rich traditions and vibrant culture of Latin America at this year’s Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Day, taking place from

CLEVELAND (AP) — Sam McDowell, a six-time All Star who led the American League in strikeouts four times before becoming a counselor for athletes suffering from addiction issues and depression, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 84. “Sam spent eleven of his fifteen seasons in

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. Sally Yates, who was a deputy

Kirtland Central football coach Bob Shuttleworth talks with Matthew Telkamp as he comes off the field after a play during a district football game against Thoreau, Friday, Oct. 2, 206 at Bill Cawood Field at KCHS. (Charles Cook/Special to The Tri-City Record)Charles Cook KIRTLAND – Four plays into the first

BOVINA — It was a case of too little, too late for the Bovina Mustangs football team. Facing an undefeated McCamey team, the Mustangs hung tight for three quarters before the Badgers broke the game open. Quarterback Matthew Espinoza threw a 34-yard touchdown pass and Eli Rocha rushed for a

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Quay County Public Health Office will provide free flu shot clinics throughout Quay County for children and adults at these locations through mid-October: - Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to noon at the House Community Center, 110 S. Apple St., House - Oct. 5, 1

TUCUMCARI – Incumbent Quay County Magistrate Judge Noreen Hendrickson is facing a challenger in the general election who also has experience in the court system. Amanda Hammer, 50, is the court executive officer of the 10th Judicial District in Tucumcari. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in June for

A Clovis police sergeant has been disciplined for alleged “violations of department policies,” according to a letter from Chief Trevor Thron to District Attorney Quentin Ray. Disciplinary action against Sgt. David Sandoval included his reassignment from the Region V Drug Task Force and removal from the region’s Major Crimes Unit,

PORTALES – Police on Oct. 2 arrested a Portales Pizza Hut employee, six days after they began investigating a supposed armed robbery at the restaurant. Court records show police believe Sean Crandall, 22, made a false report about the incident in an effort to cover up embezzling of cash. Crandall

On this date … 1930: Tickets were on sale for the Robbins Bros. Circus coming to Clovis. Promotional advertising announced 1,000 people, 300 wild animals, 200 trained horses, 40 clowns and Miss Iowa were part of the show. 1936: Local women were organizing the second annual Logan Community Fair, filling

Today *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *City of Clovis Revenue Review Committee – 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30

Clovis Christian improved to 9-4 on Friday night with a 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Plainview Classical at the CCS gym. Senior Maddie Kruckeberg combined three kills, three digs, eight aces and 12 assists for the Lady Eagles. Also, senior Reece Robb had seven kills and three blocks and senior

Julietta Rascon scored a goal and was assisted by Jaya Gonzales as the Clovis Ladycats soccer team tied with visiting Carlsbad 1-1 in a 5A District 4 match on Oct. 3. Clovis opened district play with a 0-0 tie to visiting Roswell on Oct. 1. Sophomore goalkeeper Evelyn Baldwin recorded

The non-district portion of the season is in the books. Now Clovis High's volleyball squad will have a week to prepare for its District 4-5A slate. On Saturday, the Lady Wildcats pulled off sweeps against Portales High 25-21, 25-23, 25-18 and St. Michael's 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 in a round-robin at

Curry County commissioners on Oct. 1 declared the county a disaster area and asked the state for immediate aid after two rounds of flooding in a week. The rain damaged roads, public buildings, schools, the Clovis Regional Airport, and homes and businesses, officials said. Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-71 during a

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will choose a sheriff Nov. 3 from two candidates who agree the county needs more cops in more places. They disagree on whether anyone can pay for it. Democrat John Paul Trujillo, a former county sheriff, and Republican Victor Rodriguez, a lieutenant

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

Albuquerque Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 16-year-old girl who they say was taken by gunpoint by her half brother.

She’s a political superstar on the national stage, but Deb Haaland has yet to close the deal with New Mexico voters in her race to become the next governor, despite raising over $17 million and holding a massive name ID advantage over Republican Gregg Hull.The SurveyUSA poll taken for KOB-TV

The public is welcome to National Hispanic Week Celebrations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Northern New Mexico College. “As a Hispanic-serving Institution committed to supporting student success for all communities, Northern is proud to create opportunities for us to come together, celebrate our shared community and

Daniel Garcia, 39, of Roswell, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for a charge of illegally possessing a firearm during the shootout with police, which led to the chase near downtown Roswell, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for

New Mexico’s record-low 19% trust in state government underscores the need for legislative ethics reform, argues Think New Mexico. Its proposed reforms would require conflict disclosures and recusals, strengthen financial and lobbying disclosures, impose a two-year cooling-off period, and expose dark-money funding. The recommendations gain urgency as voters consider paying

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5, 2026: Walter Montano, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI). Dominick Quintana, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest). Logan

District focuses on retention and attraction while addressing trends

The Sandia Doll Club has delivered hundreds of dolls to memory care facilities, where members say the dolls bring comfort to people with dementia. The post Pay it 4ward: Sandia Doll Club appeared first on KOB 4 .

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, developers and business leaders broke ground Monday on a new apartment complex in West Old Town. The post New apartments in Albuquerque aim to help those stuck between renting and owning appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque – Just before 8:50 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Palomas Dr. SE. Upon arrival, officers located one person suffering from at least two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by medical personnel to a local hospital as

Bennie's Law was enacted in 2023 to hold people responsible for letting a minor access a firearm

Ruidoso defeated Hatch Valley 28-12 on Oct. 2 for its second consecutive District 2-3A victory. The post Ruidoso football turns in Homecoming victory appeared first on Ruidoso News .

After a fire shut down Tomasita's just before Balloon Fiesta, local restaurants are offering temporary jobs to its employees.

Gregg Hull unveils multistep plan to repeal New Mexico personal income tax system Albuquerque Journal

Early voting begins in New Mexico amid turnout hopes Albuquerque Journal

In a bittersweet move for conservation groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to issue a final listing determination for monarch butterflie...

During Friday’s abbreviated Daily Press candidate forum, several audience questions were omitted for lack of time. N.M. House District 39 Republican...

[caption id="attachment_108819" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Democrat Raul Turrieta, left, and Republican District 3...

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world. The post XTERRA World Championships features the world’s best appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Seventy-five years ago, Otero County communities reported new officials, civic ordinances, school and teachers’ convention news, Halloween celebrations, military updates, sports, social events and local elections. Correspondents from Weed, La Luz, Tularosa, Orogrande, High Rolls, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Sacramento, Pinon and Cox Canyon also shared community milestones, visitors, illnesses, travel and

NMSU-Alamogordo could receive $1 million through New Mexico’s proposed GO Bond 3, plus $425,000 from the university, to install electronic locks across campus. Officials say the system would improve key management and enable centralized lockdowns during emergencies, while one student questioned whether the nearly $1.5 million project should take priority

The U.S. Department of Energy and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors will host a virtual community forum on Nov. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The public can register via the story’s QR code, ask questions and raise concerns about WIPP’s underground

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world. The post XTERRA World Championships features the world’s best appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero said Tuesday that her department is moving toward settling a lawsuit over state officers’ practice of referring people on probation to federal immigration agents for arrest and deportation.

With Election Day less than a month away, lawmakers in several states are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs amid President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. On Tuesday, Trump issued an executive order to expand access to

Household water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis. The environmental advocacy nonprofit Food and Water Watch analyzed water bill data among the nation’s 500 largest community water providers. Those systems serve a collective 155 million people — nearly half the nation’s population. Between

The committee overseeing New Mexico’s efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure across the state hit an important milestone Tuesday by approving the two outstanding regional plans in the state’s 13 behavioral health regions. The two plans carry a combined price tag of nearly $13.5 million, which local officials hope will

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24

Doña Ana County commissioners approved a disaster declaration after countywide flooding, opening access to more aid and financial help for residents. The post Doña Ana County commissioners approve disaster declaration appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque police need help finding a woman wanted on a felony murder warrant. The post Reward offered for information on murder suspect appeared first on KOB 4 .

Early voting is underway for New Mexico's general election and will go through Halloween – the Saturday before Election Day. The post Early voting now underway in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

Recent storms pushed Navajo Lake higher after it dropped to its lowest level since 2004 and came within 14 feet of deadpooling. The post Navajo Lake water levels rise after drought threatens Four Corners supply appeared first on KOB 4 .

Inflation tops voters’ concerns as early voting begins, with a third saying it will most influence how they cast their ballot. The post Inflation dominates as top issue for voters in new KOB Poll appeared first on KOB 4 .

A KOB 4 poll conducted by Survey USA of 800 New Mexicans found 55% support banning the development of new data centers while just 23% support building them. The post Poll finds more than half of New Mexicans oppose new data centers appeared first on KOB 4 .

The cost of doing business and frustrations with government regulations emerged as common themes as KOB 4 traveled across New Mexico ahead of Decision 2026, listening to voters and community leaders about the issues they want the next governor to address. The post Road to the Election: Affordability appeared first

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world. The post XTERRA World Championships features the world’s best appeared first on Ruidoso News .

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the teen's death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After severe flooding, Doña Ana County leaders unanimously approved a local emergency disaster declaration Tuesday. The declaration aims to fast-track relief, unlock emergency funding and streamline the recovery process for residents. Preliminary damage estimates across the county and surrounding jurisdictions have already topped $17

The incident took place Monday in the 3800 block of South Main Street at the Dove Canyon Trailer Park.

For at least one night, New Mexico State found a formula that worked. James Jones ran for 155 yards. The Aggie defense piled up six sacks. Adam Damante, making his first start of the season, directed the offense without turning the ball over, and...

Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers proudly displayed awards from their 2025-2026 season during the Clubs and Activities Week held at LAHS earlier this school year. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers have

LRG NEWS RELEASE Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social on Tuesday, Oct. 6, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Lab retirees and potential retirees are invited to

Los Alamos County consultants, czb, LLC., will present proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Update Wednesday evening during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, based on feedback received from commissioners and the public ( https://losalamos.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15975016&GUID=6F2F603F-9622-4624-AB94-113B15EEA9E8 ) The meeting will take place at Fire Station 3, 129 State Road 4, White

Hubbell Trading Post Diné Trader Wallace James, Jr. will give a talk at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. each day during the Bandelier Fall Festival. Courtesy BANDELIER NEWS RELEASE The traditions of Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site are once again hitting the road and will be at Bandelier

Sunday's shakeup in Senate Democrats' leadership comes as the state is on the brink of electing a new governor.

Democratic Amanda López Askin and Republican Ramona Goolsby agree on the necessity of expanded voter education and transparency.

Two private roads are considered “impassible,” according to county government, while two private roads and two county roads are closed.

Pilots at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta spend significant personal funds to attend, with some costs partially covered by the event.

Every year during Balloon Fiesta, the massive hot air balloons take center stage for nine days. But on Monday, the focus was on much smaller ones. They're called "globitos." The post Tiny but mighty: Globitos take over Los Ranchos for second year in a row appeared first on KOB 4

Most of New Mexico stays quiet through Tuesday, but patchy fog could form in the Estancia Basin before a windier storm chance returns Wednesday. The post Expect patchy fog Tuesday, then rain chances go up in northern New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

A 13-year-old beading artist has turned a summer program skill into a business selling earrings, bracelets and dream catchers. The post Local teen turns Native beading skills into business at Pueblo Collective appeared first on KOB 4 .

A head-on ATV crash left three children badly hurt, including a 13-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries and an 11-year-old boy who may have a brain injury. The post Santa Fe police investigate ATV crash involving children appeared first on KOB 4 .

Tennessee's top Republicans are exploring alternative execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Monday the state needs to reevaluate its execution procedures. She emphasized the need to find a successful method, whether lethal injection or electric chair. Top legislative leaders have discussed potential

Two balloons made emergency landings at the Sunport during day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The post Two balloons land at Sunport on Monday appeared first on KOB 4 .

A former Santa Fe County jail guard asked a judge to give him probation months after he pleaded guilty to raping a 19-year-old inmate in 2023.

As early voting begins in Bernalillo County, the Republican gubernatorial candidate details his platform ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

A new KOB 4 poll shows Ben Ray Lujan leads Larry Marker 54% to 34% in New Mexico’s U.S. Senate race, with 10% of voters undecided. The post KOB poll shows Sen. Ben Ray Luján with comfortable lead appeared first on KOB 4 .

(KVIA) -- With Election Day less than a month away, ABC-7 is continuing to bring voters conversations with the candidates seeking to represent them. In the race for New Mexico governor, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee, is facing former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull,

Peter Mitchell, New Mexico Environment Department liquid waste specialist, talks with KC Counts about some ways to keep septic systems safe during and after flood events.

The hours-long attack left a young man with lasting harm, an attorney for the New Mexico Prison and Jail Project told Santa Fe County jurors.

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV repor…

Hull’s Democratic opponent, Deb Haaland, slammed the plan, arguing the state should instead expand existing tax credits.

In partnership with the Sacramento Mountains Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce has brought this transformative program back to empower, connect, and inspire local leaders across public, private, and civic sectors. The post Leadership Otero Returns With 2026–2027 Class Cohort appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The New Mexico Democratic Party has asked the State Ethics Commission to investigate whether state Senate Republicans’ use of AI-generated images in recent social media posts violate a 2024 state law aimed at curbing political misinformation.

President Donald Trump wants to sharply curtail mail ballots. He’s called them “inherently corrupt” and baselessly condemned them as a major source of fraud. But with Republicans falling behind in the polls, the president is now urging his supporters to vote in the midterm elections any way they can, including

Roswell police searching for second suspect involved in stabbing

Four killed in wrong way crash on I-40 in Gallup

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- A sick child was airlifted near the border in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County Public Safety said Monday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air received a call about the sick child. Crews worked together to assess and care for

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – Elephant Butte business owners worry for their livelihoods as low water levels resulted in fewer tourists this summer. While heavy rainfall slightly increased Elephant Butte Lake's levels, some tourists skipped the opportunity to visit the area. Now, Elephant Butte Mayor Richard Holcomb has been looking

BY STEPHANIE NAKHLEHLos Alamos I am writing to support David Hampton for Los Alamos County Council. I served with David on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2021 to 2025, and last year I wrote in support of his run for the UNM-LA Advisory Board. Everything I said then about

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos County 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and voters have several options for casting their ballots. The County Clerk’s Office encourages residents to note the following important dates, voting hours, and locations to ensure every voter can participate. Early Voting begins October 6

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — While steering the East Mountain High School girls soccer team through a competitive season, head coach Rebel Lathrop is quietly shouldering a heavy family tragedy at home — and a community effort to help his household stay afloat is struggling to gain traction. A GoFundMe campaign

The Santa Fe-based nonprofit Forest Stewards Guild, led by Zander Evans, works to restore forest health and train young people for careers in …

WASHINGTON — Democrats expect they’ll gain a majority of seats in the U.S. House following November’s midterm elections, giving the party a platform to serve as a check on the president’s power. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said during an interview Monday that curbing the war in Iran

The 2026 New Mexico State Fair drew 521,314 people, marking the third straight year the event topped 500,000 attendees. The post 2026 New Mexico State Fair saw over 500,000 visitors appeared first on KOB 4 .

BY KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTERLos Alamos I had the privilege of meeting Joseph more than 4 years ago when he was first running for State Auditor. He immediately impressed me with the calm manner he exuded and his very presence projected confidence. He doesn’t brag about or even advertise much about

BY PHILIP DABNEYAttorney at LawLos Alamos Shakespeare once wrote, “Let’s kill all the lawyers.” I’m sure many readers have thought the same thing in this day and age when some lawyers seem to be willing to sacrifice their own integrity in the name of power and money. But this lawyer

The statewide monthly average for a gallon of gas for September was $4.33 a gallon, far surpassing the previous September high of $3.81 establ…

Despite limited participation in stock investments among young adults, investing remains one of the strongest advantages youth have to grow we…

The book offers a fictionalized account of Don Pedro Bautista Pino’s arduous journey to represent New Mexico at the Cortes de Cádiz, an 1812 a…

Restaurant is part of push to bring more local brands to DRO

But several schools pulled out of the meet, leaving the home team facing a small field on the Inn of the Mountain Gods golf course. The post ENMU-Ruidoso Runners Shine Despite Small Field at Home Invitational appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Sen. Antonio Maestas (D-Albuquerque) held a panel after a screening of "Your Attention Please" — a new documentary about social media harm. The film follows Kristin Bride, who became a social media reform advocate after her son died from suicide after being cyberbullied.

New Mexico’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, on Monday announced his plan to gradually phase out the state’s personal income tax if elected governor on Nov. 3. Speaking from his Albuquerque campaign headquarters, Hull said he hopes to accomplish the four-step plan over the course of

For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available in powders, capsules and extracts with few of the restrictions applied to controlled substances. But the market is changing. Products containing a potentially dangerous kratom derivative known as concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine,

New Mexico State Fair surpasses 500,000 attendees for third year straight

Three more speed cameras could be on Albuquerque streets as early as November. The post More speed cams coming to Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

A wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 killed four people after a commercial truck crossed the median, hit a car and another truck, then caught fire. The post Four killed in wrong-way crash on I-40 near Gallup appeared first on KOB 4 .

The GOP gubernatorial candidate’s team accepted 203 contributions above Colorado’s legal limit, according to Secretary of State’s Office

Restaurant is part of push to bring more local brands to DRO

Two brothers were airlifted to Albuquerque with serious injuries after a head-on crash between two ATV drivers Sunday evening.

The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spy…

Trump reiterated his endorsement of Republican Greg Cunningham for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District last weekend.

Supporters of the pilot initiative are engaged in an effort that includes a “cultural trail” from Old Town Plaza through the Bridge Street His…

PNM officials said the investments will help the utility move more electricity across the existing grid, improve system reliability and better…

President Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself. He plans to use his own political funds going forward…

Little precipitation is in the forecast through Saturday, though some afternoon showers may pop up over the northern mountains.

The free event will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Santa Fe Business Incubator.

By Yi-Jin Yu More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being voluntarily recalled due to undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero were distributed in more than two dozen

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host an open house Thursday (Oct. 8) to gather public input on potential improvements to US 64 between Tres Piedras and Taos. The department, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration,...

Two Republican state lawmakers seeking reelection continued to employ a New Mexico campaign canvasser accused of harassing their Democratic colleague even after another GOP candidate fired the man over his behavior, campaign finance records show.

New Mexico Senate Democrats met over the weekend to elect their party’s chamber leaders ahead of the upcoming 2027 legislative session. Caucus members met behind closed doors Sunday to nominate incumbent Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque) for another term as Senate president pro tempore and selected three other leaders who will

Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to several hot air balloon incidents around Albuquerque Monday morning.

Cochiti Lake and Tetilla Peak are closed until further notice due to a possible drowning.

Community Connections to target administrative efficiency and client care

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after a crash Sunday night in Las Cruces, police said. Las Cruces police said the motorcyclist, identified as a 20-year-old man, crashed on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. LCPD said it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. First

Albuquerque – The New Mexico State Police has released an update on an officer-involved shooting that happened earlier Saturday near Cochiti and California. According to the NMSP, an officer fatally shot a man who fired a handgun during a physical struggle that followed a foot pursuit on October 3, 2026.

Albuquerque – This morning, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department, along with emergency medical crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Albuquerque Ambulance, responded to a multi-vehicle crash near San Mateo Blvd NE and Homestead Rd. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, one was a large yellow box truck. Three

The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices exp…

The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration. The court will hear an…

Cornell students, professors and others are thronging a campus plaza to protest the university’s response to allegations of sexual assault at …

Victoria Sánchez Martinez says nothing beats working directly with and advocating for the interests of restaurant owners.

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wi…

The driver, a 58-year-old man, was only person in the vehicle

A look back at the week's top stories and interviews from KRWG Public Media. Learn about ballot proposals to support soil and water conservation and pay legislators and a whole lot more.

Luna County voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates during a candidate forum hosted by the Deming-Luna […]

It is October— time for pumpkins with Halloween just around the corner. Gillian Sutton invites you to stop by Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas (Hilltop Shopping Center) and get your October on!! Open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 7pm. Saturday, 11 a.m. t[ 3 p.m. Call (505)

Inside a steel-lined barn in the Estancia Valley, a massive 6,000-pound drum rotates three times every half-hour, whispering with the steady rustle of hydrating barley. At the control screen stands Aiden Schwebach, 19, monitoring temperature profiles, enzymatic degradation, and moisture percentages with the precision of a veteran biochemical engineer. Schwebach

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an […]

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

A U.S. federal judge in El Paso granted a preliminary injunction Friday that halts all construction of the border wall in Big Bend National Park.

Route for Recreational Ride Follows NM Highway 15 to the Gila Cliff Dwellings Silver City, NM — This Saturday, October 10, an organized recreational bicycle ride will take place along New Mexico Highway 15. Up to 200 people on bikes will be pedaling the route leading from Silver City to

\COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County Emergency Management (OEM) is now accepting applications for a Los Alamos Community Preparedness Team (LACPT). LACPT is a non-emergency volunteer program focused on building a skilled network of local volunteers who support a culture of preparedness. The LACPT program provides a structured approach for

LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER NEWS RELEASE ]Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos Women’s Health are excited to launch Birthly — a free bilingual prenatal education program offering complimentary, unlimited access to live virtual classes for expectant parents receiving care at LAMC, and for mothers and families in our

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a general election will be held on Nov. 29, after his government suffered a bruising legislativ…

There was little information Monday afternoon about what federal officials referred to as a “possible drowning” at Cochiti Lake.

Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died. The …

Julia Brown, a former Doña Ana County manager and Democratic write-in candidate for the District 3 county commission seat, left, and Patricia “Susie” Kimble, an Independent candidate, speak at a candidate forum Sept. 14, 2026, in Chaparral. Brown and Kimble are two of three candidates running in the district. A

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, […]

The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

Hispano Chamber honors businesses, individuals at annual banquet Andy Brosig/News-Sun It was 45 years ago when two brothers with just lint in their pockets and a dream walked into the Moncor National Bank of Hobbs and convinced bank officials to lend them seed money for what would become The Model

A mother’s life changing moment Christina Holt/News-Sun It was an ordinary moment that changed Jessica Stout’s life and her family’s – a moment that led to a breast cancer diagnosis. In 2022, Jessica, who was 35 years old, was changing her clothes when she felt a lump in her right

CTECH shop teacher surprised with $75k award Christina Holt/News-Sun Erik Chavarria, construction and engineer teacher at Hobbs CTECH, walked onto the shop floor expecting another day of teaching. Instead, he found himself surrounded not only by his students but by Hobbs Municipal Schools staff, media and family who had been

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

Jason C. Burns provides an update on the EWP Buy Out program and the state of Lincoln County. The post Lincoln County Manager Update: Progress, communication and moving Lincoln County forward appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

Colorado rancher Kathryn Bedell talks about the impact of droughts on her business as activists gather at the Supreme Court for a case about whether oil and gas companies should help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate...

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s […]

Bruce Lesman’s Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake combines silky pumpkin filling with a Mexican hot chocolate crust, a subtle touch of cayenne, caramel ribbons, and billowy caramel whipped cream. Baked low and slow for a creamy texture, this indulgent Southwestern-inspired dessert is finished with warm caramel, cinnamon, and grated Mexican chocolate for

A recap of the season ending tournament for the NMBNK series. The post Hoffman reels in year-end victory with 19-fish haul appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Louis Paul Garcia, 34, was charged with a count each of felony child abuse and second-degree criminal sexual contact with a minor younger than 13. The post Carlsbad dad accused of sexual assault appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The doors of the PRC should be opened wider, not narrowed. Because the people paying the bills deserve a seat at the table. The PRC Rules tightening access to the very important work the PRC does should be revisited. The post Valerie Espinoza: The PRC works for the public appeared

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s coordinated system for behavioral health and social service referrals, includes a public resource directory, an online assistance request form and

Today, sophomore Debrice Ashung is a versatile athlete for Roswell High School, competing in soccer, football, basketball and track. The post From Cameroon to Roswell, Debrice Ashung becomes four-sport star appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Billy Mayfield, 36, was arrested on one count of child abuse on Sept. 23, following an investigation that started on Sept. 18. The post Alamogordo man charged with abusing his 8 year old step-son appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Operation accounts for more than half of Teller County’s gross domestic product, says general manager

By Kevin Hendricks Major League Baseball won’t build its next field of dreams in Grand Teton National Park. But New Mexico’s senior senator says the league hasn’t ruled out other […]

The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share […]

It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran.

By Kevin Hendricks Major League Baseball won’t build its next field of dreams in Grand Teton National Park. But New Mexico’s senior senator says the league hasn’t ruled out other national parks, and he wants answers before anyone yells “play ball.” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich,

The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share this story and start a conversation

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from […]

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. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from Councilor Dan Lewis that could reshape zoning appeals, developer fees and the role neighborhood associations play in development decisions, drawing

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters who cast early ballots Tuesday will get a welcome committee armed with arrows, not placards. Sandoval County Indivisible, the local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible, plans a “Vote Early” rally from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 outside the county offices

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will help pick New Mexico’s next governor on Nov. 3, and one of the two names at the top of the ballot belongs to a hometown guy. Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Deb Haaland in a

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments have finished investigating the suspicious package. There was no threat to the public. Police are reopening Central Avenue. Thanks for your patience as we prioritized everyone’s safety as we investigated the matter.

Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations hosted a community event Friday at their Espanola facility at 305 Calle Salazar to present numerous upgrades to the historic building. Modernizing the facility began with the addition of a new state of the art crematory and contnued with replacement of the old chapel pews

Alan Hack, long time Los Alamos resident died on Sept 26. 2026. Born in the Bronx, NYC on March 13, 1943, he attended Dewitt Clinton High School, Hunter College, and NYU. Alan met his wife Karen Steinberg at their beloved summer camp Buck’s Rock in New Milford Ct. In 1967

BY LISA SHINChairRepublican Party of Los Alamos Dear Friends:Early voting starts on Tuesday, October 6, 2026! Did you know that our County is shelling out $11.4 million (MRA/LEDA) to select, private, profit driven entities in the name of “economic development”? Should free market principles or the local government pick who

Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action.

A new KOB 4/SurveyUSA poll is showing what is increasingly difficult to dismiss in New Mexico’s race for governor: Democrat Deb Haaland is ahead, but Republican Gregg Hull remains within single digits with less than a month until Election Day. The survey of 567 likely voters found Haaland at 47%

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the American Public Power Association (APPA) are celebrating Public Power Week this week. DPU is among approximately 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 55 million Americans. In observance of Public Power Week, DPU wants

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County will host a hybrid informational session on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., and online. The session will give local businesses, property owners and community members an overview of the County’s

With deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Andy and Diane Bustos on September 16, 2026. Andy was born on December 3, 1947, to Andres “Tito” and Lourdes Bustos, Diane was born on May 17,1952 to Joe and Andreita Romero. Their journey began as teenage sweethearts, evolving into a

Dylan Ethan Romero 10 Year Anniversary Remembering you is easy We do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away. We love you and miss you forver. Mom, Andy Donna Lee & Kathy Grandma & Grandpa Tia Amanda

DOUGLAS JUDE TAFOYA SEPTEMBER 13, 1942-SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Douglas (“Doug”) Jude Tafoya, who returned to our Most Sacred Creator in the early morning hours of September 19, 2026. Though our sorrow takes burden on

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE – Monday, 8 :35 a.m. The Los Alamos Police Department currently have Central Avenue closed from 15th Street to Knecht Street while they investigate a suspicious package. Please use alternative routes to get around town until they have completed their investigation.

The pandemic, which drove nationwide meat processing capacity problems, prompted New Mexico to launch the new program.

Members of the task force sent a letter Thursday to two legislative committees, summarizing 11 changes they believe the state should consider.

Nearing its 20th year, Hestia Fund has given money to some Santa Fe nonprofits for more than a decade and is also focusing on helping new organizations get off their feet.

Lawsuits have challenged Copper Flat’s water rights and residents have questioned its feasibility as a mine with low-grade ore that would use about 360 million gallons of water per year.

A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use.

President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart pushed back a challenge from Sen. Liz Stefanics at Sunday's caucus of Senate Democrats to keep the top leadership post in the Senate. Meanwhile, Sen. Linda Trujillo beat out two challengers to become the new Majority Leader; Sen. Cindy Nava took over as Majority Whip

Nano Nuclear is reviving plans for a commercial nuclear tailings deconversion facility near Hobbs, taking over a project first proposed by International Isotopes more than a decade ago. Lea County commissioners approved a letter of intent extending negotiations for a 640-acre site. The company also plans future fuel conversion, potentially

Artesia City Council delayed voting on proposed golf cart and recreational OHV street regulations after residents questioned safety equipment requirements and age limits, including an 18-year-old minimum for drivers and 12 for passengers. Council will seek further input before a potential November vote. Members also approved rezoning three lots near

‘Let’s keep our people home for a change,’ Vietnam vet says

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed …

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — Sandia Peak Ski Area drew hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts Saturday for its inaugural Trail Fest, packing the base lodge parking lot to near capacity as visitors celebrated the restoration of historic mountain routes. The four-hour community gathering marked a milestone in efforts to transform New Mexico’s

Harper Dunn finds strength beyond basketball after ACL tear Albuquerque Journal

Reider: Three final takeaways from New Mexico's blowout win over UTEP Albuquerque Journal

Linda Trujillo becomes Senate Democrats’ new floor leader Albuquerque Journal

The Edgewood Town Hall parking lot transformed into an asphalt obstacle arena Saturday as the Edgewood Lions Club hosted its 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo for youth from across the East Mountains and Estancia Valley. The 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo brought riders ages 3 to 18 from across the East Mountains,

Albuquerque – APD’s Fatal Crash Unit is investigating an overnight vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a driver in Southwest Albuquerque. Officers responded to the crash at 9:30 p.m. in the area of 98th St. and Amole Mesa Ave., S.W. Investigators determined that a red Honda was traveling

Democrat Juan de Jesus Sanchez III and Republican Michael Perry both tout careers delving into natural resource management and politics.

Lawsuits have challenged Copper Flat’s water rights and residents have questioned its feasibility as a mine with low-grade ore that would use …

A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use.

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation

The legacies of the two late authors have been celebrated in tributes by writers and nature lovers who will carry their words for life.

New Mexico state land commissioner candidates Michael Perry, a Republican, and Juan De Jesus Sanchez, a Democrat, lay out their vision for the office.

The task force convened by the attorney general seems more committed to bureaucracy than to people trying to obtain public records.

Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the b…

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into

Beginner balloon pilot lands in Northeast Heights Albuquerque Journal

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

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth of Santa Fe announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection in 2028.

Step into Cloudcroft’s past with The Sacramento Mountains Museum and the Haunted Village transformation that raises the dead--and funds--for the museum

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a run…

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School. LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents

By Lynn Janes On October 2, 2026, the Silver City Daily Press held its candidate forum for New Mexico District 39 with the election being held on November 3, 2025. It took place at the WNMU Besse Forward Global Resource center. The forum had incumbent Representative Luis Terrazas and his

This is the full video from Thursday evening's Candidate Forum at WNMU's Global Resource Center auditorium that The Grant County Beat hosted. It was a large file, so it took a while for us to get it resized and posted. Thanks for your patience and thanks to all of you

Nancy Partridge, left, accepts Los Alamos County Council’s proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from Councilor Theresa Cull during. Photo Courtesy LAC BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday evening approved a proclamation declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS, Breast cancer

Albuquerque – Around 8:45 AM, firefighters from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to Barstow St and Glendale Ave for reports of a hot air balloon that struck the power lines. A caller advised that the canopy was still draped over and dangling from the lines, and two occupants were inside

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investig…

The two men fled Santa Fe Place mall on foot. Despite searching the mall and the surrounding area, officers did not find them.

Japanese police say they have arrested a U.S. Marine for the alleged robbery and killing of a woman on Okinawa.

CLOVIS — A state district judge in Clovis has declined to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent Curry County officials from acting on an a…

This is Buttons. He’s small as a button, cute as one too. A perfect size of 18 lbs. and a perfect gentleman at 6 years old, with a smile that takes up approximately three-quarters of his face, Buttons is a little guy who’s impossible not to adore. Small package. Big

A look at fishing condiitons across NM. The post Trout fishing heats up as fall takes hold appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Whether it be from a painter, writer, or sculptor, the fact that the finished product is complete in their mind is numbing. The post Guitar & Pen: Conversations with other artists leave me speechless appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The recipe for a great chef is never the same for two people, dive into the culinary journey of Brendan Gochenour with this profile. The post Inn of the Mountain Gods chef named 2026 New Mexico Chef of the Year appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Her lawyer, Stephen Ferrell, said Sunday that her prognosis might not be known for days.

President Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence.

City of Durango Monday, Oct. 5 Business License Hearing for Blue Bear Kitchen, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, 949 East Second Ave. Tuesday, Oct. 6 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, 949 East Second Ave. City Council...

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Library Events The Española Public Library and NDI New Mexico have teamed up to launch a new community education partnership with an afternoon of reading

CDOT responded with cleanup efforts, but not long-term fix

The People's House museum exhibit in Washington has updated its replica Oval Office to match Donald Trump’s flashier and more golden design ch…

New Mexico’s unpaid Legislature may benefit those with flexible careers, professional connections, or institutional backing while limiting who can afford to serve. As voters consider Constitutional Amendment 4, the debate also highlights lawmakers’ conflicts of interest, weak recusal rules, and the need for broader reforms, including stronger ethics standards and

After moving 6,830 miles from Cameroon to Roswell, sophomore Debrice Ashung has become a standout four-sport varsity athlete. The soccer forward leads New Mexico with 29 goals during Roswell’s 11-1 season while also competing in basketball, track and football. His journey reflects resilience, gratitude and a commitment to encouraging teammates

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Every household within the Town of Edgewood will soon have out-of-pocket air ambulance expenses covered under a new municipal agreement approved by the town commission. Edgewood Town Manager Kelly Hamilton recently finalized a contract with PHI Air Medical, enrolling approximately 1,700 town households in the provider’s municipal

Scenes from the Bulldogs 51-0 over Chaparral on Friday night.

In this week’s business roundup: The former Olde Tymer’s Cafe building gets a makeover in preparation for a new restaurant, while Durango-based Higher Purpose Homes is recognized as the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s Company of the Year for its...

Pilot lifts off with 94 balloons, aiming for Arizona Albuquerque Journal

Quarterback Toa Fa'avae, defense shine in New Mexico's dominant win over UTEP Albuquerque Journal

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial Medical Center is shining a light on the most common cancer diagnosed in men, after skin cancer. It is also the second-leading cause of cancer-related death, after lung cancer. The...

The General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club of Las Cruces is hosting its 12th annual fundraising golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Red Hawk Golf Club, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road on the East Mesa just north of U.S. Highway...

If you have ever opened an Explanation of Benefits after a medical visit and felt like you were trying to read a foreign language, you are not alone. Between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and network restrictions, navigating healthcare can...

“We are the only hospice we know of who is able to arrange our own transportation,” Mesilla Valley Hospice Chief Operating Officer Mario Prieto said Sept. 24, after MVH’s first ever non-emergency transport vehicle received a blessing and became...

On Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in White Rock, Los Alamos Fire Department had the honor of presenting the Phoenix Award to LAFD and Emergency Communications personnel whose lifesaving response helped a community member, Alexei Skurikhan, survive cardiac arrest and return home to his family.

Lawsuits settled by city of Albuquerque in past two years totaled $14 million Albuquerque Journal

State Police fatally shoot person in Albuquerque while filming 'COPS' Albuquerque Journal

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KVIA) -- New Mexico football (3-1) is off to a solid start to it's first game of conference play, leading their old conference rival UTEP (1-3) by a score of 21 to 0 at halftime. The Lobos have controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using

Albuquerque – On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, around 12:20 PM, the New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting near California and Cochiti. The suspect was pronounced deceased. Authorities with the NMSP report that no officers were injured. While on scene we observed a New Mexico State Police

[caption id="attachment_108784" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Republican state Rep. Luis Terrazas, left, and Democrat...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center has been named a regional hub in a new state health initiative, one that could bring up ...

[caption id="attachment_108787" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Courtesy Photo)Sarah Doehring and her husband, Butch Deierlein, with their dog, Seattl...

Michele Sleighel has created a sanctuary for unwanted and retired horses at River Thunder Ranch. The two-acre property sits just outside El Paso in Anthony, New Mexico.

Manuel Jim, right, of Farmington serves bacon to Betsy Anderson of Forest Lakes at the Bar D Chuckwagon breakfast as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering on Saturday in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to the Herald) From left, Paula Miller of...

Pancakes, pig roasts and airplanes were on the schedule at air park south of Durango

Timothy (Tim) Thomas Fife, PE, PMP, SCPM, 72, of White Rock, NM passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in his home, surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2026. Tim faced the challenges of Lewy Body Dementia with grace and strength, never losing

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Get ready to race, roll, and get creative! Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting its second year of the Bathtub Gravity Race, a free, soapbox-style gravity race taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10am-12pm. Participants will race homemade, bathtub-inspired carts downhill along Central Avenue and

BY LYNETTE (LYNNE) MCLEANWhite Rock I was thrilled when my friend Steven Lynne decided to run for County Council. I can not think of anyone more qualified for that position. Steven and his family moved to Los Alamos 30 years ago when he was hired as Budget Officer for the

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again […]

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again called on New Mexicans to rename the state “New America” and mispronounced the Hispanic pronunciation of current Democratic Congressman Gabe

Bayfield Belles talk Western heritage and remembrance of ranching lifestyle

BY MIKE HOLTZCLAWChancellorUNM-Los Alamos In 2026, earning a certificate or degree is an economic necessity for a lot of people. According to The Lumina Foundation, a community college education returns about $4.80 in future income for every dollar a student invests. General Obligation Bond 3 will help New Mexico students

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Jackson Poole may consider himself an introvert at heart, but as the Town of Edgewood’s newly appointed recreational lead, he is making one thing clear to area residents: his door is wide open. A New Mexico native who grew up just down the road in Cedar Crest,

The Station Corrales turns long-vacant property into retail hub Albuquerque Journal

An Ohkay Owingeh man who crashed his car into another vehicle in Cordova, leaving two people with serious injuries, received the maximum sentence of three years under a plea deal. Christian Tapia, 25, previously pleaded guilty, May 1, to one count of DWI and two counts of great bodily injury

I learned only recently that lawyer and one-time Río Arriba County sheriff, Benny Naranjo, had died. I promptly thought of a chance conversation, an impactful visit that I had with Benny one night years ago as we sat over beers at Española’s appropriately named Saints & Sinners bar. It was

Water efficiency and drought management top of mind after dry summer

A new campaign advertisement for Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is leaning heavily into law enforcement — but its biggest claim does not survive a look at the federal spending records. The ad features Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen declaring, “Congressman Gabe Vasquez supports law enforcement. Period.” Then comes the

The region’s water authority has come under fire for distributing high arsenic drinking water to customers without telling them.

A 13-year-old Highland Middle School student accused of shooting and stabbing special education teacher Kelly Matthews will remain in custody, following a Fifth Judicial District Court ruling. RT faces charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, weapons violations, evidence tampering and resisting arrest. Matthews survived and continues recovering in a

A $10 million federal investment is funding repairs to U.S. Highway 285 near New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Department of Energy began work Oct. 1, with the state given one year to spend the funds. Officials say annual support is needed to

Southeast New Mexico College will host its annual Taste of Culture from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at 1500 University Drive in Carlsbad. The free public event invites community members to sample foods from around the world, learn about cultural traditions, and celebrate Eddy County’s diversity. For information, call

MORIARTY, N.M. — Mateo Manley-Griego scored four touchdowns, Mario Romero added three more on the ground, and the Moriarty Pintos rolled to an emphatic 59-6 homecoming victory over the Socorro Warriors on Friday night. Moriarty (5-1) overwhelmed Socorro (0-6) from the opening whistle, hanging 34 points on the scoreboard in

Artesia mercy-rules Chaparral 51-0.

Pine River Commons nearly full with more units on the way

Girls basketball standout Harper Dunn commits to Oklahoma Albuquerque Journal

Teachers speak about classroom AI at confab By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Reynaldo Belen Jr. and Jonathan Valdes have pulled the Deming Public S...

Balloon Fiesta magic lands at Albuquerque schools Albuquerque Journal

ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 33. Early voting opens October 6th. Democratic candidate Micaela Lara Cadena spoke to Noah Raess.

NMSU NEA rallied outside the board of regents meeting saying they have been bargaining over a contract for more than 600 days.

Albuquerque – On October 1st, 2026, Christina Bruno and John Bottegoni decided to spice up their love life by fleeing from an Albuquerque Police Officer attempting to do a traffic stop near Chico Rd and Pennsylvania St. According to the criminal complaint, the officer identified the first driver as smaller

New Mexico, in a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities, sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday over a rollback of fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks manufactured in the United States. The lawsuit argues the rollback will increase gasoline consumption by billions of gallons

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started

LCPD, joined by federal law enforcement, announced the results of a five-week operation that resulted in firearm and drug seizures and multiple arrests.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.

Artesia Bullldogs win 51-0 over the Chaparral Lobos.

When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but

Absentee and early voting begins for Nov. 3 election in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay Counties....

A new coalition concerned about money’s growing influence on New Mexico politics is urging state lawmakers to consider legislation this January that would ban corporations from political spending.

Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.

KC Counts talked with Hull, the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, about some of the top issues facing the state.

Freeport Provides Third-Quarter 2026 Operational Update To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport Provides Third-Quarter 2026 Operational Update Third-quarter 2026 consolidated copper and gold production approximated expectations Third-quarter 2026 consolidated copper sales expected to approximate July estimates; consolidated gold sales impacted by timing in

WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped drive numbers up. The agreements

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster

Congratulations to Western New Mexico University international student Ricardo Mancinas who has been recognized for his academic achievements with a […]

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000

Institutions near and far visited as part of small-town outreach program

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland shakes hands with a constituent, as Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo (right) looks on, during the Democratic Party of Rio Arriba County matanza. The event was from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Delancey Street Foundation. Lieutenant

An Alamogordo man faces a third-degree felony child abuse charge after allegedly repeatedly punching and terrorizing his 8-year-old step-son. According to court documents, the boy developed suicidal thoughts and self-harmed because of the alleged abuse. Billy Mayfield was released on his own recognizance, with a preliminary examination scheduled for Oct.

Registration for Holloman Air Force Base’s annual Ace of Races closes at noon October 9, ahead of the October 10 event. Participants can choose from a marathon, half-marathon, 5K or 1-mile kids’ dash. The race honors World War II fighter pilot Major Richard Bong, known as the “Ace of Aces.”

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

A notable cross country performance highlights the recent events in the local sports world as Española Valley High School senior Elijah Martinez blistered through the Sal Gonzales Jamboree. Cross Country Sept. 19 Boys The Sundevils Elijah Martinez took fifth in the Jamboree at the former state championship course at Rio

One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second annual Community Gathering on Monday, October 19, from 6–8 p.m. at Lantern Ridge Market in Sandia Park, bringing residents, community leaders, and elected officials together for an evening focused on issues shaping the future of

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ESTANCIA, NM — It was a deeply meaningful Dig Pink night as the Estancia Lady Bears welcomed the East Mountain Lady Timberwolves. Together, players, families, and fans honored everyone touched by breast cancer. A silent auction was held to support the Juan Cuevas family, and in a touching tribute, athletes

Front page of the Sept. 28, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The, so far, generally dull presidential campaign of 1884, is not without features of enlivenment. There are people who seem to consider the candidature of Benjamin F. Butler as a joke, but as it means the transfer

A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months. At the end of August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the

Durango-based rocket propulsion device manufacturer boasts rapid growth over four years

Joel Racheff, a member of the Bar-D Wranglers, performs at Animas Valley Elementary School on Thursday as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering in all Durango School District schools. The gathering is underway with the parade in downtown Durango at...

The Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative (NORA) has been a part of our Northern New Mexico community for nearly 80 years. Since 1948, we have been dedicated to providing courteous, reliable and affordable service to all of our customers while maintaining sound financial management. A lot has changed since 1948

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven't gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak

Education of attorneys, judges, staff will better serve witnesses and defendants

What a change has come over the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer program. Just two seasons ago, the Elkettes were shut out for the season, not only losing every game, but getting mercy-ruled in 11 of the 18 losses and not scoring a goal all season. And now? Pojoaque

About 2,000 people attended Artesia’s 11th annual Red Dirt Black Gold Festival despite September temperatures in the 90s. The two-night downtown event featured live music, food, drinks and vendors, with Downshift Brewing serving more than 1,800 beers. Organizers called the festival a success after moving it to Quay Avenue to

This Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake layers golden homemade biscuits with strawberries macerated in sugar, vanilla, and lemon, plus billowy whipped cream. Bruce Lesman’s nostalgic summer dessert serves six and comes together with simple ingredients and careful technique. Assemble the shortcakes while warm so the fragrant berry syrup soaks into the biscuits,

Needed moisture was brought after a low-snow winter and dry summer

Truth or Consequences police chief has profane message for Socorro sheriff Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico seeks a judgment up to $40 billion from Meta Albuquerque Journal

Texas lawmakers discuss the possibility of absorbing southeastern NM Albuquerque Journal

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Alea Kretz, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, Matthew and Jamie Kretz, share the moment with LAHS teacher Kyla Hooker, September 22, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by

LAFD NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) invites the community to celebrate the achievements of the Fire Recruits of Academy #34 at a graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be held on October 9, 2026, at White Rock Baptist Church (80 NM-4, White Rock) from 10 am to noon.

On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

(KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday said some raw milk cheese has been recalled because they're linked to E. coli infections. NMDOH advised the public not to eat recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products. A nationwide recall started after the products were linked to

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) on Thursday announced that they will push a bill this legislative session that aims to rein in advanced artificial intelligence systems, an effort they describe as nation-leading and necessary amid federal inaction.

Kalshi, Polymarket and the Coalition for Prediction Markets have spent at least $3 million this year on lobbying and campaign contributions across the federal and state levels, according to a new report from the government watchdog group OpenSecrets. Prediction market platforms say they are like commodity markets that offer contracts

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she's wanted since childhood! Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company's summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes. Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as

New Mexico’s Taco Cabana restaurants to rebrand as RojaVerde Albuquerque Journal

Editor’s note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Brenna Vandergeest was a teenager when her grandmother told her about Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court case that ended the federal right to an abortion.

Nearly 100 community-based organizations have lost their federal HIV-prevention grants this week as the Trump administration redirects dollars to state and local health departments. The funding change represents a departure from the decades-old national HIV prevention strategy favored by most public health organizations. President Donald Trump launched the Ending the

By The Daily Press Staff With early voting in this year’s general election set to begin next week, the Daily Press will hold a forum for candidates...

[caption id="attachment_108736" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo Courtesy of Chris Martinez)Catch this year’s panel discussion, Creating in Div...

[caption id="attachment_108734" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)New Mexico State Police officers halt eastbound traffic...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Sterile flies and trapping are two of the methods the state is using to control Grant County’s single reported case...

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) faces state Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Keith Sonderling as secretary of Labor on Wednesday, marking one of the few Trump administration picks to get through the upper chamber recently after a North Dakota senator put a hold on “any and all” nominees. But the Senate left town late

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case challenging a Trump administration policy that threatens millions of immigrants with mandatory and indefinite detention while fighting their court cases. The policy, put into place in July 2025, requires people picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to

County and local district attorneys oversaw higher state prison admissions during election years than in other years during the height of the nation’s “tough on crime” era, according to a new study from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law. State prison admissions were about 3% higher in years when district

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The third defendant in connection to the deadly Young Park mass shooting has been sentenced. Josiah Ontiveros will serve 90 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Ontiveros is one of four defendants convicted of three counts of first-degree murder.

Another round of rain moved into Northern New Mexico Monday afternoon and is expected to stay until Wednesday. The return onset of moisture has resulted in an active flood advisory for the Española Valley, with the potential for flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Española Fire Station

WASHINGTON — A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors cannot, for a second time, charge former Olympic canoeist David Hearn with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd E. Edelman wrote in his ruling that “the observed damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to a contractor’s

New Colorado law gives voters more time to vote by mail

District 39 voters will have a chance to hear directly from the candidates at an upcoming forum tonight, October 1. […]

It was a rough week for the McCurdy football team, which was down to 13 players, causing Bobcats Athletic Director Robert Nevarez to forfeit their game Friday at Hot Springs. “We’re a small team anyway and we just had a number of injuries hit us all at the same time,”

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

Locally-based author, screenwriter referenced business in Apple TV show

Rising costs strain farms, schools and county government.

There are still things Cally Williams wants to try. After 50 years working with clay, she keeps a bulletin board in her Las Cruces pottery studio filled with pictures of pieces that intrigue her — things she has made, things she might make and...

The laptop doesn’t come out until most of the day's work is already done. Tanishia Womack has put in her hours as a paralegal. Her sons, Michael and Gabriel, have made it through school and whatever else the day demanded. Mixed in somewhere is law...

October comes in on a cool breeze. Mornings feel crisp, evenings call for a jacket, and leaves crunch along the sidewalk. At the market, pumpkins sit beside bales of hay while scarecrows watch over the last of the harvest. Gold and rust fill the...

There are meals that satisfy hunger, and then there are meals that stitch themselves into your memory. The kind you talk about days later, the kind that become part of your family’s story. Chef Creates at the Las Cruces Convention Center was...

Former Chama Valley Independent Schools superintendent Anthony Casados, and his two children who also worked there, are suing the school district under the state’s whistleblower act. The three-count lawsuit filed Sept. 15 by Anthony and Carlos Casados and Cadie Carrillo, against the school district, seeks reinstatement for all three, as

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International […]

A proposed pay increase for Española Police Department non-officer employees was removed from the City Council meeting agenda on Sept. 22, despite its recommendation for approval by the Finance Committee. The positions include detention employees, administrative records specialists and assistants. According to Police Chief Jack Jones’ memorandum included in the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Federal officials have established a temporary no-drone zone around Balloon Fiesta Park and warned that unauthorized operators could

Jury convicts Albuquerque woman of ordering 2024 torture, killing Albuquerque Journal

Facing the two-time defending Class 4A state football champions was never going to be an easy task, but Española Valley High School came out of its home meeting Thursday with Bloomfield knowing where the Sundevils want to head. Sure the score wasn’t great at 63-16, but the game did go

A new television ad is targeting Constitutional Amendment 4, the November ballot measure sponsored by Democrats and opposed by most Republicans that would allow New Mexico legislators to receive annual salaries tied to the state’s median household income. Our Values PAC announced Thursday that it is opposing the amendment and

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Balloon Fiesta doesn’t officially launch until Saturday, but Rio Rancho kids get a head start Friday. Once the mass ascensions begin, Sandoval County hands locals and visitors an escape hatch from Balloon Fiesta Park traffic, with free sky-high views, art shows and farm-fresh breakfast burritos.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Seeing a hot air balloon up close usually means a 4 a.m. alarm and a traffic jam. On Monday, Los Ranchos will line up 66 […]

Taos countians will begin to cast ballots next week for the Nov. 3 general election, in which New Mexicans will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, land commissioner, attorney general, state auditor and state...

We may see the sun again in Taos County in the coming days, after this week’s near-constant rain is set to subside today (Oct. 1) through the weekend. The weather came as Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys made their way...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper Car lovers, polish that chrome and point your hood ornaments toward Bernalillo. Sandoval County’s 5th Annual Car Show celebrates 100 years of Historic Route 66 on Saturday. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church,

By Rodd Cayton Family friendly is the way to go. That’s the lesson the Town of Bernalillo learned last year from replacing the adult-oriented Brew Fest of the past with the all-ages Mountain West Fall Fest, which returns for its second edition Saturday at Loretto Park, 237 S. Camino Del

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. October arrives in Sandoval County with Mickey Mouse on ice skates, hundreds of hot air balloons on the horizon and more going on in Bernalillo on a single Saturday than most towns manage in a month. Friday: Vibrant Souls, glass magic and a man from

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Enrollment in Las Cruces programs serving at-risk youth and those exiting foster care or incarceration topped 1,000 last year despite challenges with staffing and funding.

Legislators expressed concerns over CYFD’s slow progress toward reform, and said it must better professionalize its workforce.

A public records request regarding a July 27 meeting between Oracle and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided virtually no information on its content.

Deb Haaland has taken some hard hits over Project Jupiter. She was especially scorched by anti-Jupiter activists for taking over $85,000 in campaign contributions from developers of the giant data center in Doña Ana County and then refusing to return those contributions.Now she is being flayed on social media for

The man accused of killing another man outside a laundromat in Ohkay Owingeh in 2025 has been charged in Taos County with two counts of first degree murder. The charges are related to two El Prado deaths, in which he had long been publicly identified as a suspect. For a

I served on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. I know its work can be complicated. But the basic idea behind the PRC is very simple. The PRC regulates public utilities for the public. That means New Mexicans must have a real voice in the decisions the PRC makes. Right

New Mexico Republican U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker is urging voters in conservative southeastern counties to turn out in November, saying strong support in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties could offset Democratic advantages in the north. Despite long odds, limited fundraising and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan’s strong position, Marker cites

Los Alamos National Laboratory sent 82 shipments of legacy transuranic waste to New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in fiscal 2026, a 91% increase over the previous year. The shipments totaled 370 cubic meters. The increase comes as New Mexico seeks permit changes requiring WIPP to prioritize more in-state waste,

Three keys to defeating Chaparral

Low-cost safety measure follows push from residents for changes to roadway

Musicians open 41st season with ‘The Planets and Beyond’

Person dies by suicide during eviction service in Northwest Albuquerque Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque, Santa Fe have wettest September on record Albuquerque Journal

After monsoon flood, Hatch Valley assesses damage Albuquerque Journal

GOP leader alleges political research by Epstein panel firm Albuquerque Journal

Secretary of state candidates clash on 2020 election Albuquerque Journal

UPDATE (5:01 p.m.): Sunland Park officials said County Club and Racetrack Road reopened. McNutt going into Paisano is still closed since there is still water in the area. Residents in the Anapra neighborhood said they live below the river's level. One told ABC-7 that even with the city distributing removal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2026 Colfax County Rescinds Burn Ban. Burn Permits Required for Fires Larger Than Recreational Size COLFAX COUNTY, NM – In consultation with the District/Municipal Fire Chiefs and pursuant to Colfax County Ordinance 2006-1, the Colfax County Fire Marshal is rescinding the County Burn Ban effective…

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - Las Cruces City Park Rangers and the Parks and Recreation Department say rising water levels at the Rio Grande caused the closure of La Llorona Park as a precaution. The storm brought enough rain water to cause rising levels in the river. This creates

La Llorona Park is closed because of rising Rio Grande water levels after recent rain and runoff created potentially dangerous conditions.

Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Rincon after officials determined the major flooding risk had subsided, though hazards remain in the area.

"The 35th Annual Dress the Child charity dinner gala exceeded all expectations," said Dress the Child Program Chairman Doug Boberg. The fundraising dinner was held Sept. 24 at the Las Cruces Convention Center with more than 250 people in...

When Marci Dickerson learned she had breast cancer in 2022, she knew at least one thing she wasn’t going to do. “I’m not going to start pink again,” she remembers saying. “I’m not going to be the face of breast cancer. I’m not doing it.” It took...

For hundreds of Doña Ana County students, a trip to the Southern New Mexico State Fair will come with more than a day away from the classroom.  About 1,500 students are expected to participate in three days of AgXplorer programs centered on...

After more than six decades in Las Cruces, a longtime arts organization finally has a gallery to call its own. The Las Cruces Arts Association will celebrate the grand opening of its new gallery Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 221 N....

Downtown Las Cruces will fill with color, music and crowds Saturday as Southern New Mexico Pride brings its annual celebration back to the heart of the city. Pride on the Plaza returns Oct. 3, beginning with the fourth annual Pride Parade...

Natalie Pappas begins working on Empty Bowls months before anyone walks through the door. By the end of March, the Las Cruces potter aims to have 50 bowls finished — each thrown, trimmed, decorated, glazed and fired from her home studio....

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Acting Governor for New Mexico singed five executive orders that declare a state of emergency after the rainfall lead to serious flooding across the state. Howie Morales' signature makes $3.75 million available to assist with flooding response and recovery efforts by the Department

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management is making an assessment portal available for all residents affected by the flooding. Residents will be able to report damage to their properties or businesses from the heavy rain and subsequent flooding. The information provided

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- As floodwaters recede for most of the region from Monday's rain, the evacuation orders in place for some communities have now been lifted. Doña Ana County lifted the last evacuation order still in place Monday for Rincon this morning. County officials are still

Doña Ana County has opened an online portal for residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.

Western New Mexico University regents heard campus housing is 98% full as first-time undergraduate enrollment rises, while nearly half of non-represented staff remain below salary-grade minimums.

A backpack sprayer, some dye and a clipboard are still enough to turn a field in Anthony into a 13-acre maze. La Union Maze does not use drones or GPS-guided tractors to map its paths. Longtime employee Martin Medrano walks the field, marks...

‘Breaking Bad,' named top TV show of the 21st century, continues to enchant Albuquerque Journal

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Doña Ana County Public Safety Facebook page warned drivers to avoid pumping gas from gas stations in the Hatch, New Mexico, area. The post said to avoid the gas until further notice. Hatch police said, "The main gasoline line has been breached by