Staff council members cited alleged harassment, retaliation and budget mismanagement

SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Western New Mexico University found itself surrounded in controversy after allegations of wasteful spending involving its president. Dr. Joseph Shepard resigned amid the scandal, but now he's filing a second lawsuit, claiming the university retaliated against him for being a whistleblower. Dr. Joseph Shepard became

Prince Harry wants communities to better apply their service members' skills when they enter the workforce. The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the British Army, also plans to launch a “commercial” solution that he says “really values those who served rather than expect them to volunteer.” Veterans’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For many New Mexico high school football players, the dream is to one day wear the Cherry and Silver and represent their home state at the University of New Mexico. This season, roughly 11 players from across the state are looking to make that dream a

Atrisco Heritage Academy opens its season with veteran linemen and seniors who say the Jaguars are ready to compete in Class 6A The post New Mexico high school football preview: Atrisco Heritage Academy appeared first on KOB 4 .

Two people were found dead after a house fire along Highway 70 in Portales

The finalists are Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Chris Spaulding, Samuel Soliman, and Dr. David Campbell.

Otero County sheriff calls on Flock to send reps to hold a public education session after public outcry about license plate readers

One of life's most valuable lessons doesn't come from a textbook — it comes from learning how to manage money wisely. Whether it's a few dollars earned from chores, money received as a gift or earnings from a first job, children benefit from developing smart spending habits early in life.

Winners for Athlete of the Year in Otero County. The post Gonzales and Flores win Athlete of the Year appeared first on Alamogordo News .

CLOVIS — On average, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office declined to respond to dispatch calls an average of once a month in the past year.

New Carlsbad soccer coach Aaron Babcock remains encouraged after the Cavemen opened the 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to experienced Santa Teresa. Babcock highlighted positives, freshman defender John Tupper’s performance and lessons from the opener. Carlsbad, 0-1, will host Mayfield Friday night and Centennial Saturday at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen

A list of events in and around the Ruidoso area from Aug. 20 through 26. The post What’s Happening: Aug 20-26 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New Mexico’s wildfire season is now year-round, placing rural electric cooperatives and the communities they serve under constant threat. Otero County Electric Cooperative is investing heavily in vegetation management, fireproof infrastructure and fault detection, but rising insurance and litigation costs demand action. Mario Romero urges lawmakers to modernize wildfire liability

Warrior Drive at Gavilan Canyon Road is closed through early November, while sewer work near Dollar General reduces Sudderth Drive to two lanes. The post Road work briefs: 8/20/26 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Water rights acquisition at center of issue while state nears water debt ceiling with Texas

The report suggests local and state-level changes to housing regulations that could streamline and speed up development.

The Baltimore Orioles are calling for Major League Baseball to use technology to determine whether balls are fair or foul. The Orioles felt aggrieved Wednesday night against the New York Yankees after Pete Alonso’s deep fly to left field in the seventh inning was ruled foul — and the call

Peyton Watson is heading from Denver to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade that will also have the Cavaliers sending Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers. A person familiar with the trade said Wednesday night that Watson will sign a four-year contract with the Cavaliers worth $88 million

Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month. Government data released Thursday show that Japan’s trade deficit totaled 634.5 billion yen, or $4 billion, last month. The Finance Ministry's preliminary report shows

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Newer speed cameras on 528 and across Rio Rancho have dramatically increased the number of tickets going to drivers, and some city leaders think the money coming in might be too much for what they can spend it on. In eight months, they've more than

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with information from the President of Insight, which is the company that owns and manages Ativo Senior Living. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque caregiver will remain behind bars after she was accused of sexually assaulting an elderly man. Police said earlier this

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández said a tour of the Torrance County Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facility was "very sterile" and blocked her from talking with detainees. The post Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández says she was blocked from speaking with detainees at Torrance County ICE Facility appeared first on KOB

NM DOW euthanized the bear after capture

Rio Rancho police have increased the number of automated license plate reader cameras to track stolen vehicles and assist investigations, but residents are questioning the privacy implications of the technology.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eight months ago, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the state would be expanding the use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, or NIBIN machines, across the state, with the idea being that police can use them to identify which gun the bullets

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to tackle the housing crisis in Bernalillo County, New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D) is addressing the need for federal investments in nonprofit housing and homelessness organizations. Rep. Stansbury held a news conference with some of those organizations Wednesday afternoon, focusing on

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is moving up an anticipated hearing over an air quality permit for the controversial Project Jupiter data center, and it's being met with pushback from environmental advocates. The meeting was originally slated for October, but NMED Air Quality Permit

Three years ago a Las Vegas woman called an on-duty New Mexico State Police officer she knew for help after an argument. Instead of helping her, she says he raped her. The post Las Vegas woman receives $1.5M in state settlement over alleged police rape appeared first on KOB 4

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing a rise in demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling th…

Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after cit…

Investigation identified one gun used in 17 different crimes

Just 1 in 11 New Mexico participants works, compared to 1 in 4 nationally

A new lawsuit from a former Democratic Party of New Mexico secretary accuses top party officials of wrongfully pushing her out of the position after she voiced concern…

Request comes amid complaints that rescheduled hearing leaves project opponents too little time to prepare

Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) recently released findings about the 2026 primary election, where the organization mobilized 42 observers to assess six different e…

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently launched a groundbreaking national research study examining the impact caring for a spouse or partner with dementi…

Chaves County hay literally stole the show — the New Mexico Hay Show, that is. Hay from Chaves County won over half of the ribbons given out at the show. About 350 peo…

The New Mexico Environment Department has expanded access to free well water testing for New Mexicans who rely on private wells for their drinking water.

Verizon’s multiple fiber cuts that disrupted data, voice, texting and home internet service across Albuquerque, Santa Fe and other parts of New Mexico last week show t…

The New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMFLB) recently participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, joining agricultural…

Those impacted by the flood of October 2024 know how problematic and labor-intensive it is to file an insurance claim and — on top of that — deal with FEMA, the Federa…

For victims of crime, whether it is a school shooting or domestic violence, it is often difficult for witnesses or victims to cope with the aftermath, which may be rec…

This week marked the start of discussions at the committee-level of city government about constructing a new adult center.

An environmental group has appealed a federal court ruling that vacated endangered species protections for the dunes sagebrush lizard, a tiny species native to the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas. The fight centers on whether federal safeguards are needed to curb oil and gas development and prevent the

A young Albuquerque man is hosting singles events with a sign that reads "Single and just wanna talk to someone. Come join me!"

La Familia Health says agents detained a man who was with his minor child. A New Mexico congresswoman believes the arrest may have been part of a broader operation involving at least eight people.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A chaotic road rage confrontation caught on video is going viral. The Albuquerque man who took the video spoke with KRQE News 13 on Wednesday, sharing what led to a woman smashing her bat on a truck's window, and then that driver ramming his truck into

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Outrage is brewing Wednesday night over an ICE enforcement action in New Mexico. Witnesses captured video showing those agents in the parking lot of La Familia Medical Center on Alto Street in Santa Fe. Details are limited, but witnesses said those agents took a man

Afternoon storm chances will continue across New Mexico into the end of this week, with drier weather moving in starting this weekend. The heat will stick around though with record and near record high temperatures likely each day. It has finally been more active across New Mexico again Wednesday with

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The standard has already been established for New Mexico women's soccer, and new head coach Karley Nelson has no intention of lowering it. "The standard of this program has been set. It was set a while ago. The standard is that we win conference championships," Nelson

Albuquerque police say, as of Wednesday night, they are still investigating an apparent road rage incident near the intersection of Wyoming Boulevard and Constitution Avenue. The post Albuquerque road rage incident caught on video under investigation appeared first on KOB 4 .

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about Donovan Dent coming out of retirement to join a lawsuit. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Aug. 19 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A man taking his teenage daughter to a doctor visit was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside a Santa Fe health clinic, shaking neighbors. The post ICE arrest outside Santa Fe health clinic sparks community concern appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque police arrested 32-year-old Dean Smith earlier this week after investigators said he targeted the homes from Friday through Monday. The post Albuquerque man charged after ramming co-workers’ homes with truck appeared first on KOB 4 .

J. Cameron Stewart previews a Friday screening of Dean Spanley at Otero Arts and reflects on the 40th anniversary of Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet. The post Guitar & Pen: Foreign films and ‘80s music appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Look back on lessons and stories from Jerry Balderrama's life and delve into the environment he created at the Alto Cafe and bakery prior to his passing. The post Family and friends honor late Alto Café and bakery owner appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Albuquerque’s City Council has approved a proposal to build a 135-room chain hotel in the Sawmill District, with community members expressing both support and concerns about the development.

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A legal battle spanning years comes to a close as a man who threatened to shoot fishermen on a New Mexico river near his property has now been sentenced. A San Miguel County judge said he agonized over the sentencing of 65-year-old Erik Briones,

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One hundred days into the job, Rio Rancho Mayor Paul Wymer said he's already checked some big items off his list. As one of New Mexico's fastest-growing communities keeps expanding, the new mayor is also facing some familiar problems. It's been over a decade since

Rio Rancho City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine plans to step down, ending a council tenure that began with his 2019 appointment. The post Rio Rancho city councilor for District 2 to step down in November appeared first on KOB 4 .

Storm chances have increased across New Mexico, with some areas facing severe weather and more than 2 inches of rain. The post Severe thunderstorms, flooding risk Wednesday in NE New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

A dry Rio Grande has pushed Albuquerque to rely on groundwater, with 100% of the city’s drinking and irrigation water now coming from the aquifer. The post Drought forces Albuquerque to switch drinking water to aquifer supply appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico’s Department of Justice is expanding gun-crime tools statewide after federal funding helped set up four NIBIN machines. The post New Mexico expands NIBIN machines to solve gun crimes in 4 cities appeared first on KOB 4 .

The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas. The Army says Wednesday it is investigating the crash that happened August 12 outside of Salado, Texas, which is not far from Fort

Staff Reports SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite President Donald Trump’s executive order signed Aug. 10. The President’s order calls for cutting the number of recommended childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11 and seeks to change the schedule for

Staff Reports President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and to split combined shots such as the MMR vaccine into separate injections Aug. 10. The administration stated the goal is to match the pratices of peer European

New Mexico U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) visited a transitional living facility in Albuquerque on Wednesday to tout her office’s housing-related earmarks and also a “landmark” federal housing bill that quietly went into law last month that she said will have major impacts on the state’s housing shortage.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – What started with the state accusing a health care provider of fraud is now costing New Mexico taxpayers a million dollars to settle a lawsuit with the provider winning a victory in court. “What happens is that suspension hits: no more Medicaid payments are paid out,

Afternoon storm chances will continue across New Mexico into the end of this week, with drier weather moving in starting this weekend. The heat will stick around though with record and near record high temperatures likely each day. It is finally more active across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon with showers

A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive once the highly anticipated game gets released this fall.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Over 40% of households in the US own a dog, according to statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Here in Albuquerque, we have about 80,000 registered dogs. That's a lot of canine energy. Luckily, we've been named one of of the best cities for dog

The Associated Press has learned that Prince Harry and Meghan have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family. A person close to the Sussexes who was not authorized to speak

This past weekend, I loaded my SUV with boxes and headed south to Las Cruces. Another school year was about to begin for my son, Joshua, at Ne…

Two-thirds of Americans are worried about climate change, but many don’t realize how they can play a significant role in climate action — at least, not yet. Deadly wildfires regularly scorch California. Last winter, much of the Rockies received record-low snow, signaling water woes for millions. Then a spring heat

High on a ridgeline near the headwaters of the Yampa River, a ditch dug more than a century ago snakes for miles through the rugged terrain of the Routt National Forest, shepherding water from the Yamcolo Reservoir across a 9,000-foot-high mesa to an area south of the town of Yampa,

A federal judge in the District of Columbia issued an order Wednesday blocking U.S. Health and Human Services from implementing sweeping changes to grants under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program while a lawsuit proceeds, but dozens of existing grants that were canceled this summer will remain so for now, unless

A team of observers who fanned out across New Mexico polling sites during the June primary election said workers at a polling place in rural Union County required voters to present identification, which New Mexico law does not require.

New Mexico native Heidi Overton was appointed by President Trump to oversee the FDA.

A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat. Local authorities have dubbed it the “Squidpocalypse of ’26.” A Narragansett police captain said Wednesday that the incident is being investigated

The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit. This milestone comes just five months after hitting $39 trillion. Experts say the growing debt is already affecting Americans by raising borrowing costs and lowering wages. Advocates for

Mescalero’s girls cross country squad was looking to make a splash in district and at the state meet this season. The post New coach, new athletes for Mescalero cross country appeared first on Ruidoso News .

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won't be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is suddenly getting attention from national Democrats with their eyes on 2028 — and she appears eager to position the state as the party’s new presidential testing ground. According to a new report from Politico, several potential 2028 Democrat presidential contenders have been reaching

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The New Mexico State Fair is less than a month away. If you're looking for a cheap way to get there, you're in luck. This weekend, the fair is offering discounted park and ride tickets ahead of the event next month. Park and ride allows residents

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year’s No. 1 overall pick for the past five games. The team says Fudd will have arthroscopic surgery on her right knee next week in Connecticut. That's where she starred for UConn

Members of local law enforcement will join Special Olympics athletes this weekend for a fun competition called the Guardian Games. The post Preview: Guardian Games to support Special Olympics appeared first on KOB 4 .

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The work of 870 personnel on the Frijoles Fire is paying off, as containment of the northern New Mexico fire is up to 31%. The post Frijoles Fire containment is up to 31%, smoke advisory issued appeared first on KOB 4 .

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary will hold its annual Benefit Art Show.

Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Lea County to spotlight Permian Basin energy production during the Trump administration’s Great American Energy Comeback Tour. He toured Urenco’s uranium enrichment facility, celebrated an expansion that will double capacity, and visited Mewbourne Oil operations, where officials discussed faster permits, water reuse and methane

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Wednesday announced that a statewide initiative to track guns used in shootings has identified more than 500 crimes since launching late last year.

Smoke advisory issued due to Frijoles Fire.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico Supreme Court justice has received a prestigious national award. Justice C. Shannon Bacon has been named the recipient of the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. The award from the National Center for State Courts is the nation's premier honor for state

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who was caught on camera hitting a police car and almost hitting a pedestrian was in court for her sentencing on Wednesday. In September 2025, Albuquerque Police were alerted to a stolen car spotted near Central and San Mateo. Police tried to pull over

President Donald Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a Gallup native and University of New Mexico graduate, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. The post Trump’s FDA pick is a New Mexico native who could shape abortion medication access appeared first on KOB 4 .

The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department issued a joint smoke advisory Wednesday.

Rio Rancho spent $550K on its 2026 election as leaders weighed voter ID, runoff costs and possible voting changes.

An environmental group, backed by two southern New Mexico lawmakers, on Wednesday asked the state Supreme Court to pause the scheduled air quality permit hearing for data center Project Jupiter over allegations that the hearing officer has made public participation exceedingly difficult.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – President Donald Trump is nominating a New Mexico woman to be the next U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. Senate Republicans are congratulating Gallup native, Dr. Heidi Overton for her official nomination to lead the FDA. Senate Republican leader Bill Sharer said this is a proud

ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Artesia is now home to a new $40 million recreation facility. The Artesia Recreation Center is approximately 13,000 square feet and features a walking track, weight room, cardio equipment, two group fitness studios, playground equipment, childcare facilities, an outdoor area and three basketball

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office is launching a new social media campaign aimed at informing residents. The campaign, called "Treasury Briefs", will feature content on topics such as financial literacy, local and state programs, community events and more. Its slogan is “Keeping it brief, keeping

Fei’s Cafe, a hole in the wall firmly entrenched in a section of the International District that feels disingenuous to call anything other than “The War Zone,” is the very […]

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Four teens move through the court system as juveniles

For decades, scientists warned that the U.S. Southwest would aridify as the climate continued warming. This summer, New Mexicans learned exactly what that means. And it’s just the beginning

Mayor outlines potential timeline, process for replacement

New Mexico outspends most other states on public assistance programs, but struggles to match recipients with long-term jobs, state analysts told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho District 2 City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his position for "family considerations." Councilor Lenentine’s last day in office will be November 12, 2026. “I do not take lightly the trust that has been placed on me

President Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom.

The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey and says there's "no serious dispute” that a social med…

Seven people, including five American citizens, have been killed in a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya.

Perimeter containment indicates how much of a fire is surrounded by a fire line, a physical barrier crews do not expect the fire to breach.

Levi HillHobbs News-Sun One thing was clear during U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s Tuesday, Aug. 18 visit to Lea County — he loves energy. Wright’s first stop was at the Urenco uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, followed by an oilfield location operated by Mewbourne Oil in the Hobbs area. The

The Clovis Wildcats football team is optimistic. Clovis, 3-7 last season, saw a three-win improvement in coach Stan Hodges' second season. If the Wildcats can see a third-year improvement under Hodges, a possible return trip to the postseason may be in the cards. "We have a chance to improve," said

By Rodd Cayton The Village of Corrales has a 40-year water plan. The document, required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and crucial to the village’s water future, was approved at the Aug. 18 Village Council meeting. It projects Corrales’ long-term water supply needs and identifies conservation

By Rodd Cayton The $10 fine for not having reflectors on one’s bicycle in Corrales is probably going away. The Village Council next month will review changes to its uniform traffic code, and one item to be considered is updating the fee schedule. Some fines haven’t been increased in decades,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city’s food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month. The band plays Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

A viewer in Arroyo Seco sent KOAT incredible footage of a bear opening a gate, while on two legs

Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] CYFD agrees to $1.4 million settlement in child abuse case in Taos - After a former Taos kindergarten teacher and his wife went to prison for child abuse, the victims of the case sued CYFD for not protecting them. Cory Valdez and his

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a

A crane lifts a concrete slab to clear the way for rescuers searching through the rubble three days after an earthquake hit Pereira, Colombia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Brandon Pinto)(AP Photo/Brandon Pinto) BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Abelardo...

Federal judge ruled Benjamin Smith will serve maximum time per plea deal conditions

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump […]

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico United will roll out the red carpet for one of the state’s own next week, declaring Wednesday, Aug. 26 “Mike Smith Night” when the club […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to

Mary Sandford, the Carlsbad branch’s longest continuous American Association of University Women member, was honored with the Empowerment Award at the group’s annual Champagne Brunch en Blanc. A member since 1976, Sandford has spent decades mentoring others, supporting women’s education, and advocating for greater opportunities and leadership roles for women.

The Little Argus shares upcoming Carlsbad community events and public service announcements, including library story times, downtown markets, senior center computer help, bingo, film screenings, and special programs at local venues. The free service invites nonprofits and organizations to submit brief notices in advance for publication on a rotating basis.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to

The state-run treatment center will have 20 beds available for residential substance use treatment, plus eight more for detoxification.

New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing due process concerns.

JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened around 7 p.m. Jal, New Mexico is about 60 Miles North of Pecos, Texas. Some viewers told ABC-7 they felt the earthquake in El

City of Grants Charter Election Case Awaits Judge’s Written Order Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:24

GCCS Discusses 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:20

Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation Outlines New Direction, Housing and Workforce Priorities Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:18

New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond

CYFD said the system launched Monday, and said staff are already being trained and getting accustomed to using the system.

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. The...

Jury finds Earthship creator wrongly collected HOA dues A jury last week found that Earthship innovator Michael Reynolds is financially responsible for upkeep of basic infrastructure of the Greater World Community on Taos' west mesa — not the...

City of Artesia agrees to separate the parks department from streets.

The Tularosa High School volleyball team wants to get back to the mountaintop. The post Tularosa volleyball seeks return to form under new coach appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Readers selected Carlsbad Cavemen multi-sport athlete Brock Wright and Cavegirls swimmer Sofia Escorial as the Carlsbad Current-Argus Athletes of the Year for 2025-2026. Wright helped lead football to the 6A state playoffs with 1,113 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, while junior exchange student Escorial competed for the swim team. The

Carlsbad’s sports calendar highlights the start of the new high school season with football, soccer, volleyball and cross country matchups Aug. 21-25. The roundup also includes ongoing local recreation and fitness opportunities, from the Carlsbad Fitness Court and Riverwalk Recreation Center to wrestling tryouts, running groups, and New Mexico hunting

A very familiar face and name has returned to the varsity volleyball coaching ranks this season, and the Capitan Tigers are hoping to benefit from it. The post Coaching legend returns to varsity coaching for Capitan volleyball appeared first on Ruidoso News .

For this race experience truly must matter. New Mexico needs someone who has shown they can lead and get things done. The post A case for Gregg Hull appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The Alto Lakes Scholarship Fund has awarded $85,000 in scholarships to 19 outstanding ALGCC employees for the 2026-2027 academic year. The post Scholarship applicants honored at ‘Denim and Diamonds’ event appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The all-day event on Sunday, Aug. 9, hosted a car show, a three-verses- three basketball tournament and a skateboarding competition. The post Do a kick-flip for the kids, Party in the Park raises funds for Big Ben Sanchez Foundation appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Deputies arrested Kristopher George, 28, on a single count of aggravated battery for allegedly repeatedly slashing a man with a knife during a fight. The post Two arrested following stabbing incident in Alamogordo appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Artesia girls soccer team open season with a win.

Tenants look to lock in their rent and secure long-term housing

All school-age children encouraged to submit photos for the state’s 150th anniversary before mid September

A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces Doña Ana County seeks members for Project Jupiter monitoring panel New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 17, 2026

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Old reporters like me have seen it before. Power, influence and ego metastasize as entitlement and rationalization: “I deserve this.” Their inflated sense of self-importance shields them from the notion they might get caught. They are floating above the rubes – that is, you and me.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Wildlife Commission is holding a meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Friday at the New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Building, 80…

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has launched a pilot program — NewHome Rate Advantage — offering a permanent 1% interest rate buydown on a fixed-rate 30-year first mo…

Several people spoke to the Roswell City Council about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 0.25% for local economic development endeavors during a sp…

SANTA FE — On Friday, the bipartisan Legislative Council selected Ethan Watson as the new Director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service (LCS). Watson currentl…

New Mexico has risen in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state’s continued investment in tuition-free col…

Four students marked a milestone for the region’s beauty industry as Glitz School of Cosmetology celebrated the inaugural graduating class from its’ D...

Is the memorial considered to be a descanso?

The $4.5 million purchase of city land paves the way for the affordable housing nonprofit to build hundreds of new homes on the city's north side.

Wanda Martinez's complaint levels many of the same allegations against the company as the state of New Mexico did in a landmark lawsuit.

About 50 people gathered at the downtown Santa Fe Community Convention Center for a meeting with fire officials Tuesday evening.

But the judge postponed sentencing after determining prosecutors had not notified the mother of one of the victim's children.

The news quickly sparked the fury of environmental groups in New Mexico, home to 1.6 million acres of inventoried roadless areas.

The vacancy occurred within 90 days of the November general election, preventing New Mexico Democrats from picking a replacement candidate.

Democratic voters have elevated a progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, won the GOP n…

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez this week filed legislation to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act.

The city says the $1.3 million span that will cover a mere 40 feet across the Santa Fe River should finally be finished by Halloween.

The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of wild, federally managed acres across the U.S. Brooke Rollins, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Tuesday filed a rule to rescind “in its entirety” the national

During a visit to Hobbs on Tuesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that New Mexico, already the nation’s second highest oil-producing state, still has even more to offer as President Donald Trump seeks to boost domestic energy production.

A New Mexico state government employee and the homeowner's ex-boyfriend are both facing felony charges in the case.

Staff Reports For over a year and a half, Gallup-McKinley County Schools and a former high school teacher have been locked in a legal battle that began with an email. In early January 2025, Sawyer Masonjones officially took office as president of the McKinley County Federation of United School Employees

Albuquerque – A Tijeras man is in custody after court records reveal that he intentionally rammed his pickup truck into the homes, garage doors, and vehicles of several former coworkers in Albuquerque after being terminated from his job. Dean Billy Smith Jr., 32, has been charged with two counts of

A national higher education watchdog says the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque is falling badly short on free expression, viewpoint diversity and intellectual openness, giving the state’s flagship university credit for just three out of 20 measures in a new campus free speech report card. The American Council of Trustees and

WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to intervene in a lower court decision that halts his $400 million White House ballroom construction unless he receives authorization from Congress. The administration requested the justices grant an immediate stay to a 2-1 federal appeals court decision that

Doña Ana County's special project manager responds to state auditor's report on opioid settlement spending.

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A 33-year-old Carlsbad woman was arrested after police say she struck and killed a 69-year-old pedestrian with her truck and fled the scene. Anna Pena faces charges including homicide by vehicle, failing to render aid and reckless driving. The fatal crash happened Aug. 13 on South Canyon Street, and the

Museum undergoing a series of projects to maintain and update itself

Jury found Lyndreth Wall guilty on 15 counts at end of 12-day trial in November

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Justice filed a motion Friday requesting motions for depositions for former NMSU men's basketball players Kim Aiken Jr. and Doctor Bradley after Deshawndre Washington missed court Aug. 3. A deposition is sworn oral testimony given out of a court. It

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department charged Kwamie L’Shuan Williamson for the shooting death on Monday morning of Juan Lopez. SWAT officers took no chances and arrested Williamson late Monday. Williamson, 34, was driving a red Tesla early Monday and pulled up next to Lopez and a

Twenty-nine states sued the tech giant in 2023 over child safety and privacy.

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, according to authorities in the West African country.…

A new lawsuit from a former Democratic Party of New Mexico secretary accuses top party officials of wrongfully pushing her out of the position after she voiced concerns about “discrimination against Navajos within” the party.

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing a rise in demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling through the state.

Albuquerque – On August 17th, 2026, a man was walking around the 500 block of Espanola St. NE with a knife and other items. He was yelling at government and construction workers while pointing the objects at them. The man was identified as 49-year-old Martin Star Sando of Albuquerque. The

The 2025 volleyball season was the first as a head coach for Tristine Duran as the Mescalero Chiefs struggled. The post Duran hopes familiarity breeds success for Mescalero volleyball appeared first on Alamogordo News .

To qualify, homeowners must make no more than $31,920 as an individual or $66,000 for a family of four based on 2026 income.

Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings

In the summer of 2023, a third of the fire engines owned by the fire department in Kansas City, Kansas, were unusable. Five of 15 pumper trucks were out of commission, and the department was waiting on parts from the manufacturer. So Kansas City fire officials went on a nationwide

Self-guided circuit showcases water harvesting techniques

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed

Incumbent Katie Stewart and political newcomer Naomi Riess discuss healthcare, public lands, TABOR

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk […]

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates between August 16-18, 2026 regarding property tax exemptions for veterans, reproductive healthcare protections, and educational investments for youth in New Mexico.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken “out of context,” though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of

The alleged felony will be tried in court

People in northern Socorro and Valencia County's may have felt the ground shake on Monday night and Tuesday morning

When far-left Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez had one of his clearest opportunities to stand up for New Mexico’s long-suffering Downwinders, he didn’t. Instead, Vasquez joined his fellow Democrats and voted against the final H.R. 1 package that contained the historic expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) —

Portales Rams football coach Jaime Ramirez sees improvement in his team. After enduring a tough 2-9 season last year, the Rams are looking much improved compared to the team that took the field one season ago, he believes. "I think we're getting better every practice," Ramirez said. "That's what our

The offensive line will be the key in achieving success for Tucumcari and first-year head football coach Adrian Jones. "We've got about 10 seniors, and almost all of them are linemen," Jones said. "I guarantee that's what I'm preaching: 'You guys on the line, we're only going to be as

TEXICO -- Wolverines football coach Bob Gilbreath knows what it's like to win four-straight state titles, as a player. This year Gilbreath has a chance to accomplish the same feat as a coach as the Wolverines are eyeing a fourth-straight 2A state championship. Texico doesn't shy away from the expectations,

MELROSE -- If there is any team that can't wait to get back on the football field, it's the Melrose Buffaloes. After coming up shy of a third-straight state championship last year, the Buffaloes are back, loaded and eyeing a return to supremacy. "Real excited about the upcoming season," said

FARWELL -- Farwell has high hopes for the 2026 football season. The Steers, who last season went 7-4-1, return 13 starters including six on offense and seven on defense. With a bevy of returning players, coach Derrick Shelton feels his team has what it takes to potentially win the program's

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission enacted a partial thaw of its spending freeze after the city manager recommended filling several positions. City Manager Renee Hayoz said Thursday that the city has 18 vacancies, including five at the management level and four in the street and parks department. Commissioners ultimately agreed

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission enacted another suspension of water-service disconnections that will go through the rest of the year. The Commission approved the measure that would pause water shutoffs due to non-payment through Dec. 31. It would be the third such moratorium on disconnections since problems with water service

TUCUMCARI – The Lady Rattlers started strong, but the Vixens finished stronger. Fort Sumner lost the first two sets to Tucumcari in both teams' volleyball season-opener Saturday, but it rallied to win the final three to take home a road victory in a 20-25, 18-25, 26-24, 26-24, 15-12 decision. It

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Spaghetti with meat and marinara sauce, Italian blend vegetables, salad, peaches Thursday: Chicken fajitas, salsa, calabacitas, pinto beans, strawberries in gelatin Friday: Meatloaf with low-sodium gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole-wheat roll with margarine, diced

Carlsbad opens its 2026 football season against Artesia in the latest Eddy County Football War at the Bulldog Bowl. The Cavemen return standout linebacker Colton McKibben and running back Brock Wright after a 6-6 season, while state champion Artesia brings back key playmakers George Blackburn IV and Tyler Egeland for

Military loyalty to U.S., not Israel It’s been said that when a person raises their right hand and swears “I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear

To discover who someone is, you have to pay attention to what they do, not what they say. Words are cheap, and lies come easy. This goes triple for government. A government that talks about your safety but does things that will make you less safe is not on your

Move over Baby Boomers, the younger generations are taking over. We were a bridge between World War II, when the “Greatest Generation” rose from the Great Depression to fight a war that destroyed tyranny and saved democracy, and a digital world launched as Generation X was coming of age. Then

TUCUMCARI – A Kansas man who happened to be in town during a Route 66 journey came away with a Best in Show trophy in the car show Saturday at the inaugural Tucumcari Route 66 Festival. Bob Gaulding, 79, of Yates Center, Kan., drove his red 1965 Pontiac GTO from

TUCUMCARI – A local man was charged with felony child abuse and other counts after being involved in a traffic accident in which a 3-year-old passenger was injured. Corey Zachariah Preston Smith, 28, was charged with abuse of a child resulting in great bodily harm, abuse of a child (no

TUCUMCARI – Farmers are using water from the Arch Hurley Conservancy District canals at a torrid pace due to hot weather, reported several members of the district’s board of directors. District Manager Franklin McCasland said during the board’s meeting on Aug. 11 that diversions of water from Conchas Lake into

A Logan man died in a three-vehicle accident last week on Interstate 40 near Amarillo. Jimmy Broyles, 76, died of his injuries at the scene of the crash at 4 p.m. Thursday at I-40 and Arnot Road west of Amarillo. According to a report from the Texas Department of Public

A personal finance company ranked Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari as the third-best community college in the nation. WalletHub stated that Mesalands ranked No. 1 in the nation in cost and financing and 16th in education outcomes. It also noted Mesalands has the 12th-highest graduation rate in the country. MCC

SAN JON – The athletic director of San Jon Municipal Schools said she is “pushing forward’ to establish a high school wrestling program. Tana Lopez told the school board during its Aug. 10 meeting that after consulting with the New Mexico Activities Association, she hoped to establish a pilot wrestling

The much-discussed and cussed proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is officially dead. The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 12 announced the cancellation of three corridors, including one that drew opposition from many rural residents in eastern New Mexico for almost two years. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

Sandoval County seniors won’t have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop. Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners have approved nearly $11.3 million in new bonds to buy landfill equipment and settle up land costs tied to the Project Ranger site, both coming in at lower interest rates than the county had budgeted for. Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing up

Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills

Deb Haaland shared her positions on housing affordability, tariffs impacting consumer goods like shoes, and rebuilding behavioral health services in rural areas through posts dated August 16–18, 2026.

Updates are posted throughout the week

“The report of my death was an exaggeration.” – Mark Twain

Foodies looking for their Sunday brunch fix of rainbow lattes and puff pastry waffles topped with deep-fried bananas enjoyed under shaded picnic tables are in mourning this week. Nob Hill’s […]

Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.

It takes a summer of sweat to prime the Alamogordo High School girls volleyball team to take on a higher challenge. The post AHS girls volleyball works overtime to build winning culture appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Artesia boys soccer loses the home opener 4-0 to Hobbs.

Mondragon walks into a new life.

Parks and Wildlife pursues fish recovery after drought, wildfire in remote river canyon

The Northern landrace chile cultivars are beginning to appear at local Farmers Markets and street-side vendors. This is what many of us eagerly wait for every late summer. That mouthwatering aroma of the first roasting and the first taste of lightly, sweet, fruity flavor bursting with freshness is an unforgettable

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 18, 2026 Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces Doña Ana County seeks members for Project Jupiter monitoring panel New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 17, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management announced the lease sale Aug. 5, opening a “public scoping period” when initial technical feedback on the proposed lands can be submitted until Sept. 4.

“I just heard a lot of positive things,” Maupin said. “I am really proud of our guys who ran the camp. We want to give them a little taste of being down in Bulldog Bowl, and we even turned on the lights so they kind of get that sense of

Bataan Lake: The most recent report was received on July 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when usin…

The Roswell city government will double the amount of Lodgers' Tax allocated to sponsor the upcoming Nancy Lopez Legacy Celebration.

A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell began Monday, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

The Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico (CUFNM) is pleased to announce the recent election of a new member to its Board of Directors and the appointment of its board…

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) recently announced an alignment of national wildfire management authorities that is intended to strengthen operational efficiency and cl…

The cleaning of the tunnel on U.S. 82 between Cloudcroft and Alamogordo takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, weather permitting, according to a New Mexico Dep…

The Frijoles Fire experienced growth as residents of some Northern New Mexico villages continue to monitor blaze.

New Mexico law criminalizes the desecration of roadside memorials, but just six people have ever been charged under the law.

The verdict centered on whether Alden Lujan acted in self-defense when he stabbed Guevara during a January 2025 altercation.

New Mexico Risk Management Division spokesperson Joe Vigil wrote in an email the state also spent nearly $343,000 on legal expenses and fees r…

Witnesses said Alejandro Vigil was driving recklessly and beating on a woman shortly before she fell from the truck and onto the road.

Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.

A pipeline intended to transport natural gas to the Project Jupiter data center under construction in southern New Mexico won’t come online until early next year at the soonest, according to new federal regulatory filings.

The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on pace to hit its lowest level on record, according to a new analysis. The new numbers reflect a steep decline in refugee admissions since President Donald Trump began his second

New Mexico’s Legislative Council on Friday afternoon named Ethan Watson as the next director of the Legislative Council Service, the state Legislature’s nonpartisan legal research and bill-drafting agency.

Albuquerque – Today, a jury convicted David Haro and Joshua Dominguez of second-degree murder in the March 15, 2024 killing of Sarah Dimas. Christine Jablonsky and Larry Hansen prosecuted the case. BACKSTORY: According to police and court records, Haro, Dominguez and Destiny Marquez confronted Dimas after she was found near

Joyce Benavidez said she launched the initiative becasue "I knew what it was like to suffer alone, to be treated like nothing."

Aug. 2Bradley Gurley, 32, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery upon a peace officer, assault upon ...

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — After a nine-day trial, a federal jury convicted former Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, D-N.M., and her friend Joseph Johnson on all counts with which they were charged stemming from a years-long scheme in which Stapleton used her position at Albuquerque Public Schools and in the legislature

New Mexico United ended its losing streak against FC Tulsa with a narrow 1-0 win secured by an 83rd-minute penalty kick from Greg Hurst. The club's strong defensive record continued as they prepare for upcoming away and home fixtures.

For more than three decades, researchers have been tracking ticks, mice, oak trees and other wildlife in a New York forest to better understand what makes Lyme disease more likely to spread. Their latest findings challenge some long-held assumptions — including the idea that deer are a major driver of

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting August 17, 2026, four new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County. Mathew Martin Loo Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-00527 The jury trial in State of New Mexico v. Mathew Martin Loo, presided over by

The much-discussed and cussed proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is officially dead. The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 12 announced the cancellation of three corridors, including one that drew opposition from many rural residents in eastern New Mexico for almost two years. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days.

TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) – Two weeks after Tularosa declared a water emergency, residents and business owners are growing frustrated as the village continues to restore its water supply. The owner of local restaurant Casa De Sueños, Matthew Kaplan, said people in the village are angry. Tularosa Mayor Deborah Cooksey said

Eastern New Mexico University's football team has been recognized as academic champions by the Lone Star Conference for achieving a top GPA among its peers during the past year. This marks their eighth such honor over ten years.

LOGAN – The Longhorns lost several players from a team that won two straight state titles in six-man football, but coach Dwayne Roberts says it's not a rebuilding year. With just 13 on the varsity roster, Roberts said his squad doesn't possess the depth it had. The lack of participants

TUCUMCARI – Longtime Tucumcari High School boys basketball coach and teacher John Span, described as "a cornerstone" of the community, died Friday morning at his home after a long illness. He was 66. Span's funeral service will be at noon Saturday inside Rattler Gymnasium. The school district dedicated the hardwood

The New Mexico Environment Department is proposing beefed up rules for monitoring methane leaks in order to help reduce both air pollution and natural gas waste.

Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic violence played a role — are pushing lawmakers in a growing number of states to require additional scrutiny. Advocates call the deaths “hidden homicides” — killings they say may be

UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department confirmed it arrested and charged Jesus Angel Cortez for an alleged home burglary. In a news release sent Tuesday, EPPD said it went to a home on Upson Drive near Downtown El Paso on Sunday. Officers met with the homeowner, who

The Albuquerque Isotopes unveiled a limited-edition Mariachis Lowrider jersey for the club’s upcoming Lowrider Night on Saturday, August 22. The Isotopes will hold an online auction of signed game-worn Lowrider jerseys with proceeds benefitting the Duke City Lowrider After School Program. The auction will begin at 5:00 pm Saturday, August

Albuquerque – This morning around 5:15 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 100 block of San Pablo St., on San Pablo St. just south of Central Ave SE. When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from a gunshot

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man has been charged in federal court in connection with the stabbing of two individuals. According to court documents, on July 24, Roger Pino, 44, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, allegedly confronted two individuals outside a residence in Zuni, N.M., while

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the deaths of three individuals Aug. 3. According to court documents, on July 4, 2025, Willis Kylestewa, 42, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, drove while intoxicated with four passengers in a vehicle without

By Richard Reyes, UNM-Gallup Senior Public Relations Specialist In a historic achievement, five students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup won medals for the first time during the SkillsUSA Championships this summer. Arianna “Eavan” Edwards earned a silver medal in the nurse assisting category while Sonny Gene, Donovan Padilla, Layla

An arrest warrant was issued Monday for a man suspected in the Aug. 9 shooting of Tony Parker Jr. Parker, 30, was shot twice in the abdomen and once in the hand and hospitalized following an argument, court records show. The suspect, David Delhoyo, 34, of Clovis, is charged with

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The America First Policy Institute is hosting a policy forum Monday in Mesilla, New Mexico, featuring U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar. He's set to speak about border security and law enforcement in the region. The event is part of the organization's

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, […]

Staff Reports The City of Gallup will be repairing Toltec Drive between Highway 66 and Church Rock Street starting Aug. 17. The construction is expected to last until Sept 4. The construction crew will be working from 7 am to 7 pm every day, excluding weekends. The City of Gallup

The groundbreaking for the new Artesia Recreation Center took place Oct. 29, 2024, and the center is now officially open, nearly two years later.

BOVINA -- The Bovina Mustangs football team is embracing its situation. "We're the underdogs and have always been known as underdogs," said Bovina coach Wade Wilson who is entering his second season as coach. "I like it because underdogs can bite you sometimes." Bovina competes in a loaded 2A Division

ELIDA -- Coming off consecutive winning campaigns, Elida coach Jereme Woodruff is hoping his team will have enough players to compete this season. Elida (7-4, 4-2 6-man District 1 in both 2024 and 2025), started practice with just six players. While the Tigers have since added one, they're still vulnerable

DORA -- Dora’s football team has some quality athletes returning in 2026. Whether the Coyotes will have enough to get through the season, though, is a bigger question. Coach Clay Ferguson had just six players on his original squad, but two more came out with the start of the school

GRADY -- While 6-man football teams often struggle with depth, two-time 6-man runner-up Grady enters the 2026 campaign with a plethora of talent. Fifth-year Bronchos coach Les Ciancio has led his squad to the finals in each of the past two seasons, only to run into district rival Logan and

FLOYD – The Floyd football team has struggled in recent years, in part due to lack of numbers. That could change this season, with more prospects on the squad and a number of key players coming back for sixth-year coach Gabe Montoya. “I think we’re going to be able to

The Clovis Christian Eagles football team is smaller in numbers but big on optimism. The Eagles — which feature just nine players on their roster — are looking for improvement off of last season’s 1-4 record. “We’ve got four guys that came back from last year’s team,” Clovis Christian coach

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Rodd Cayton Potatoes grow very well in New Mexico, Lisa Brown says. Brown, recently appointed to the Corrales Village Council, knows that firsthand, having been raised there, farmed there and sought solutions there. She served on the village’s farmland preservation commission. Brown sat with the Corrales Comment to discuss

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than two decades, filmmaker and educator Bryan Konefsky has been bringing experimental filmmakers from around the world to Albuquerque through Experiments in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won’t let what she calls “vile tactics” from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. Incumbent Rep. Alan Martinez, the House Minority Whip, denies he or his campaign had anything to

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he outlined his priorities for his historic third term as mayor of the state’s largest city. Speaking from the Route 66

When young children and teenagers get into trouble, the question often comes quickly: Where were their parents? That question is again shaping public policy in communities across the country, as state and local lawmakers and prosecutors increasingly look for ways to respond to concerns about youth crime and public disorder.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval Regional Medical Center’s longtime CEO is stepping down Dec. 11, and she used what may be her final mill levy update to Sandoval County commissioners to introduce the man taking her place — while fielding pointed questions about ER wait times, a doctor shortage

About 14% of New Mexico households don’t have air conditioning, according to census estimates published earlier this year.

Submitted by Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Corrales I would like to thank Adam Prior, who is currently running to unseat Representative Kathleen Cates in House District 44, for publicly acknowledging, after reviewing her donations and her votes, that she cannot be bought. (See his Letter to the editor: Follow

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer After reluctantly giving in to their guardian’s insistence that they wear sunscreen, Española students rushed to jump into the Ranchitos pool, shoot baskets with friends and practice their swim technique during the City of Española’s Splash Bash Aug. 4 at the Penny Garcia Roybal

New Mexico has produced plenty of political scandal, but not every accusation belongs on a “most corrupt” list. This ranking is based on the hardest public record available: convictions, guilty pleas, no-contest pleas, prison sentences, dollar amounts, office held, and betrayal of public trust. And yes, because this is New

Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK's ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)...

Hull and HaalandThe sleepy '26 gubernatorial race is about to be jolted awake. Whether it returns to a coma-like condition may be dependent on the severity of the jolt. At the end of the month--August 30 to be precise--the ABQ Journal will release their first poll of the contest featuring

MESCALERO – Brendan Smith has been hard at work coaching the Mescalero eight-man football team through the summer. The post Mescalero football hard at work to make 2026 a good season appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Coach Maupin speaks about keys to Carlsbad game.

Organizer says she hopes to grow event in its new locale

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

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Epstein bought 10,000 acres in southern Santa Fe County from the family of former Gov. Bruce King in 1993. The parcel sits on a lonesome stretch of NM 41 between Galisteo and Stanley. He didn’t raise public eyebrows until 1995.

There is nothing like coming home. When the Artesia cross country job opened after coach Nicholas Rivera left to become head cross-country coach at Lubbock Christian University, Julius Acosta knew he had to apply.

Julia Goldberg Source New Mexico This story and graphics were originally published by Source New Mexico at sourcenm.com. The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. The company announced Thursday that it will recommend that police agencies retain license plate reader

Small Business Association and U.S. Department of Agriculture promote policies to address burdens

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is currently responding to an incident involving a jumper on the Wyoming overpass along Eastbound I-40. For the safety of the public and the individual involved, eastbound I-40 is currently shut down in the immediate area as officers work to safely resolve the situation.

Vehicle backing a trailer into gas line source of leak; incident lasted 1½ hours

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Cameron Martinez will be honored for years to come at Northern New Mexico College, as the school began development of “Cameron’s Place,” a new outdoor amphitheater named in remembrance of him. Family, friends, community leaders and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham attended the Monday morning

EXAMPLE: Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City of Durango Tuesday, Aug. 18 Councilor Kip Koso Office Hours, noon, Lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30...

Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Ivans leaves as two-time champion.

An extra fishing piece from NM Department of Wildlife. The post Take advantage of summer’s last fishing gasp appeared first on Alamogordo News .

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A former Ohkay Owingeh police officer who pleaded guilty in a case where he tipped off a suspected drug dealer, has withdrawn his guilty plea because the charge could have resulted in an appeal. Instead of sentencing Justin Aguino to an agreed-upon sentence of

Albuquerque – At approximately 10:54 PM on Friday, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Rhode Island St. NE following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers initially located at least one person suffering from stab wounds. AFR subsequently advised APD officers that there

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

This story was originally published by Source New Mexico at sourcenm.com. A group of New Mexico advocates unveiled a billboard near Santa Fe on Tuesday that urges the federal Department of Energy to quickly move dozens of barrels full of radioactive waste away from wildfire danger to relative safety underground.

“Excuses, excuses. You’ll hear them every day. Now the devil he’ll supply them. If from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses. So to keep them folks away from church. He offers them excuses.”

Ivans knew it would be the last time she wore Artesia colors. That made winning as a senior mean more than the title she won as a junior.

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

[caption id="attachment_107802" align="alignnone" width="265"] [/caption] By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The Grant County Commission will ...

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Jose Coll, who officially assumed his role as Western New Mexico University president last month, has ...

[caption id="attachment_107803" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Mikaela Johnson for the Daily Press)Members of the Santa Clara Board of Trust...

[caption id="attachment_107806" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Hallie Harris)Aldo Leopold Charter School staff, students and com...

The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six early primaries for the 2028 election cycle, kicking off with South Carolina and Nevada. DNC Chair Ken Martin said during Saturday’s meeting that the early lineup reflects the diversity of the party’s electorate. “Our 2028 nominee,

Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News An Alamogordo man and a Tularosa woman are facing felony charges following an alleged stabbing on Aug. 2 in Alamogordo. Deputies arrested Kristopher George, 28, on a single count of aggravated battery for allegedly repeatedly slashing a man with a knife during a fight, a

Sports scores and upcoming events from around the county. The post Otero County Sports Calendar appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The Cloudcroft High School volleyball team doesn’t have to look too far to the past to see outsized success. The post Cloudcroft volleyball seeks success on state’s biggest stage appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Compañeros director says focus should be on municipal authority, not re-creating nonprofit work

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. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will show “The Sheep Detective” on Friday (8/14) as the Movie in the Afternoon, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The new facility represents an effort by the state to expand access in smaller communities struggling to provide childcare.

The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.

The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.

Artesia footballl kids camp brings excitment.

Frank Anesi worked for more than 60 years before retiring

Daylong hearing Thursday focused on what evidence is allowable for October trial

Trainees are off to academy to learn the ropes and strengthen staffing levels

A hopeless romantic with a heart as big as his ginormous ears, Lensky is both poet and playmate. Named for a character in the Santa Fe Opera’s production of “Eugene Onegin,” he’s earnest, loyal and full of youthful passion. This little Lensky may not write sonnets, but he’ll happily follow

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New developments in data center policy and possibilities are impacting some of the major projects in the Borderland. This is all happening even as the physical build-outs of the artificial intelligence campuses continue. Leaders and lawmakers are visiting either side of the state line to

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

A man was headed up to bed one night, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in their shed. She said she could see it from the bedroom window. He told her he hadn’t been in the shed that day. However, when he looked out the

REDA joined the Artesia Police Department, the Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County Fire and Rescue, Eddy County Sheriff’s Office, and Native Air Ambulance for a night of free swimming, food and fun with public service and public safety personnel.

The jubilant mood of New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) employees was infectious as they explored the new Chaves County Public Health building on South Garden Ave…

An unvaccinated adult in Eddy County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico this year to 18, according to a pre…

Who has the best outdoor pitch? The Adventure Pitch Fest returns to the Albuquerque Rail Yards on Nov. 6. Applications will close on Sept. 30. This event brings togeth…

The annual Thrill The World Dance and Bazaar is returning to Roswell. The community event’s mission is to bring family-friendly activities back to residents. The event…

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested in Rio Rancho for stealing a woman's hot tub.Jerrett Williams, 45, o ...

A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in prison after admitting he possessed a machine gun in furtherance of cocaine trafficking and fled a U.S. Bo...

For the Headlight Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced this week that Benny Verdugo, 73, will remain in custody without bond a...

What's going on now: The public hearing for the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax items is going to be held as a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at Roswe…

Staff Reports FARMINGTON — The Navajo Code Talker Museum is moving forward with nearly $20 million in state funding. The museum will be built on the Navajo Preparatory School’s campus, on Navajo Nation land in Farmington. Funding will cover the museum construction and development of exhibits on the language and

SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, Doña Ana County said it's accepting interest forms from community members that want to serve on a committee related to the Project Jupiter data center. The Community Monitoring Committee will consist of 11 members, the county said. It breaks down to: Two representatives from

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

A jury has acquitted the man accused in the fatal stabbing of Julio Guevara outside an Allup’s store in Taos last year.

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Window Rock District Court issued several orders addressing the issues in Curley v. Nygren, including rulings affirming the authority of the Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley concerning the Legislative Branch budget and the Office of the Controller Aug. 5. Curley, on

The state committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health infrastructure on Friday approved more than $40 million in plans to restore services across several rural areas.

New Mexico Environment Department officials said this week that the Los Alamos National Laboratory has not complied with its February demands aimed at quickly and safely stopping the spread of a massive underground chromium plume that recently reached the boundaries of a nearby Pueblo.

BERNALILLO — Three Sandoval County commissioners have picked a member for the salary commissio ...

Rio Rancho unanimously approved two childcare projects, expanding preschool and daycare options across the city.

Corrupt ex-Democrat House leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all federal counts Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the state Legislature, was convicted Friday on all federal counts in a sprawling corruption case tied to millions of dollars meant

Important update: The Roswell City Council will also hold a special public hearing at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, about the proposed 0.25% Local Option Gross Receipts T…

City leaders upheld variances for two 50-foot lots, clearing the way for homes despite residents’ objections.

BERNALILLO — Three bond questions were approved by the Sandoval County County Commission Aug. 12.At ...

BERNALILLO — Fire crews that responded to the more than 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire were rec ...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Three men pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after September 2025 shooting near Hermosa Heights Elementary School and Young Park in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico, John Anthony Orta, 24, Steven Mendoza, 22, and Luis Angel

Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17. The rehabilitation project extends from milepost 180 to milepost 184.9 and includes a 3-inch mill and fill of

Local law enforcement agencies discuss their perspective

Bernalillo Elementary celebrates with pep rally

Suspects allegedly transported $60,650 in cash potentially tied to criminal activity

A recent poll and classification by national House Democrats signal district could be a close election

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Vallecitos man after he allegedly threatened a store clerk with a rifle after refusing to sell him alcohol. Deputy John Greene arrested Louie Torrez, 59, on July 9 after finding him just down the road from

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

First up: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory may be considering a sale – and investors took notice. The Durango-based company’s stock jumped overnight from 66 cents a share to a dollar ninety-three after a federal filing said its strategic review could...

In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.

A bear sleeps in a pine tree on Tuesday in a Durango neighborhood while waiting for nightfall to begin its search for food. Wild food sources are difficult to find this year, so more bears are in town searching for...

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba jury convicted a Santa Fe man guilty of misdemeanor battery charges after a five-day trial. Jurors convicted Jerdarious Raphealito, 26, on July 29, on four counts of battery against a household member and one count of resisting arrest. The battery against

After a 2025 City Council resolution, residents are taking next step

Investigation into cause of natural gas spill, operator response continues after 20 months

This build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Lucas Gomez-Lopez received a sentence of 21 months on an immigration charge after federal prosecutors took over his case from local prosecutors. Gomez-Lopez, 38, allegedly shot and killed Marcelino Herrera, 41, in an apparent case of self-defense on Aug. 18, 2024. Santa Fe County

Maggie Magierski, the Indigenous Garden coordinator at Fort Lewis College, talks about a red yucca plant and others in the desert section of the garden on Thursday. FLC staff and volunteers said a prayer for each of the 150 plants...

Insurance, larger health system force physicians into ethical conflicts; makes it harder to provide quality care

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Court keeps former GOP treasurer in jail after crash More Stories Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays

Low snowpack, early spring heat created early runoff

Jemez Historic Site will host its annual celebration for Pueblo Independence Day. The celebration begins early Sunday morning with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jeme…

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDOW) recently announced the acquisition of nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley, protecting critical habitat for native f…

The three remaining routes for the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) have been canceled, including one that would have run through eastern New M…

Young people can make a difference, one step at a time

The Babylon Bee is taking New Mexico to court over a state law that requires warning labels on certain AI-generated political content, arguing the mandate threatens political satire by forcing comedians to explain the joke before readers can laugh. The Christian satire site filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against New