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by: Juno Ogle
Trustees: GRMC showing progress
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With two new members in place, the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees discussed this week how far the hospital has come over the last several years — both financially and in services provided. Joining the trustees at Wednesday afternoon’s regular meeting were
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
Cobre Schools look at contracting out food service, custodians
The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss several items, all tied back to the district’s current financial situation. The first item on the agenda called for discussion regarding leasing the district’s golf course to the city of Bayard, as its upkeep has negatively
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – SWAT officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Collin Terrazas today after he was identified as the suspect in a murder on Saturday. That arrest happened in a busy parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Northeast Albuquerque. A viewer sent us video of the arrest and
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 09:39PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:12PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
COUNTY News: The Los Alamos Fire Department has been receiving calls about the smoky conditions In Los Alamos and White Rock. The County has confirmed that there is no fire threatening the County. The smoke in the community is being pushed in from the Frijoles Fire in the Sangre de
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 09:36PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Victor Rivera-Jimenez for the road-rage murder that occurred Friday afternoon . Rivera-Jimenez, 35, is accused of fatally shooting Corsinio Martinez shortly after 7 PM on Friday as the men drove northbound on Unser Blvd. NW. A witness told police they saw
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 05:43PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 08:20PM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing Pueblo history, art, cuisine, and traditions through exhibits, archives, and cultural programs.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 05:16PM
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Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:55PM
by: Sam Smith
Victor Rivera-Jimenez faces a number of charges in connection with a road rage shooting last Friday near Unser Boulevard Northwest and Tierra Pintada Boulevard Northwest.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:12PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:20PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Emilia Blackbaun’s cat mask won the grand champion ribbon in the arts and crafts category of the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair exhibits on display this weekend at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Kayleigh Hollowell’s green chile cheddar sourdough won the grand champion ribbon for breads during the
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:47PM
by: David Burgett
Happy Sunday! It is quite a mild to warm morning in the Albuquerque Metro Area as temperatures have fallen into the 70s and upper 60s. Albuquerque's low temperature, so far, this morning has reached 75 degrees, which makes it about 10 degrees above normal. Today, near record heat is forecasted,
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:08PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:56PM
by: Mesha Begay
Albuquerque police are investigating a man's death after officers found him dead inside a home near Arizona Street.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:35AM
by: Ray Robinson
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos have several options at quarterback heading into the upcoming season, and Oregon transfer Luke Moga is looking to make his mark with his dual-threat ability. Moga is working to become more than just a quarterback who relies on his legs when plays break
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:52AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 03:39AM
by: Mesha Begay
Heat advisories and an air quality health alert cover parts of New Mexico as highs near 100 degrees and ozone levels rise.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:32AM
by: Adrian Hedden
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.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Bailey Duran
Following an article from Chalkbeat addressing its new elementary reading curriculum, Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 released a letter from Superintendent Eddie Ramirez on Saturday. The letter responded to a report from Chalkbeat that called into question the district’s adherence to Colorado Academic Standards and was critical to the Bluebonnet reading
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by: Nickolas Seibel
People urged not to interact with fawns
It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August. “When the phone call came in and we heard the person’s story, we cringed and prepared ourselves for a possible heartbreak,” Gila
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Several of the 20 members of Silver City P.E.O. Chapter BR took to the streets with signs on Saturday — not to protest or to raise funds, but simply to increase awareness of the organization. The Walk Today for Women Tomorrow effort happened throughout
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
  A potential legacy may continue in Santa Fe, as Stephanie Garcia Richard won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor Thursday morning. With current Lt. Gov. Howie Morales nearing the end of his second term, the pair reflected this week on what has happened and what is to come, with
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Juno Ogle
Two Silver City town councilors reiterated their belief the town should pay its employees more when they voted Wednesday against adopting the town’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which began last month. The budget was approved 3-2 with a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith. District 2 Councilor Nick Prince
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Juno Ogle
Hospital plans urgent care clinic on U.S. 180
Gila Regional Medical Center will expand its services and support another healthcare entity with the recent purchase of two buildings in Silver City, including the addition of an urgent care clinic and the beginnings of a residency program. The purchase of the former Silver Health CARE family clinic, 1380 U.S.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Juno Ogle
Silver City stores hope for tax-free boost this weekend
This weekend brings New Mexico’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, and Grant County clothing store owners are hopeful that the promise of savings will keep shoppers at home. Since 2005, New Mexico law has allowed a deduction of gross receipts taxes for certain purchases starting at 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent The Hurley Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday to resolve several postponed items from earlier this month. During approval of the town’s final budget, council members were given a letter from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority which stated that landfill services are set
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:02PM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Land purchased in Grant County by the State Game Commission is a diamond in the rough for conservation and outdoor recreation, proponents say. But for that potential to be realized, a proper management plan must be put together for the Mimbres Ranch wildlife management
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A Common Raven perches on a twig in the yard of a residence recently on Estante Way in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson About the Common Raven Source: allaboutbirds.org The intriguing Common Raven has accompanied people around the Northern Hemisphere for centuries, following their wagons, sleds, sleighs, and hunting
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:27PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
A group of children enjoy cool, sweet treats during the festival and fair Saturday at Ashley Pond Park as part of the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo weekend activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Dorian Sanchez of Annie’s Home Treasures based in Los Lunas, speaks with shoppers during the
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:02PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
By Fr. Glenn Jones: This Sunday (August 9) we have that very well-known Gospel account of Jesus walking on water. It’s always a favorite—the subject of paintings, daily comparisons (“That guy thinks he walks on water!”, etc.), and for Christians a never exhausted source of hope while enduring difficulties. We
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:33AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
TA-39 Stoneyard laydown area in relation to the Ancho Canyon 100-year floodplain. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is proposing a permanent staging or laydown area at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) at Technical Area 39. The
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:22AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
LAPD News: On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Aragon Avenue and Pruitt Avenue in White Rock regarding a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers and medics located a 13-year-old
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:15AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Smoke permeating from the Frijoles Fire burning east of Pojoaque, viewed early this morning from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by John Arrowsmith Forest Service News: The Frijoles Fire has grown to 2,052 acres overnight and is burning in steep terrain east of Pojoaque, 5 miles west of Sierra
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:06AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Concert News: Each Friday evening First Presbyterian Church invites the community and visitors from all over the world to its sanctuary to enjoy a short concert (30-45 minutes) of music: organ, voice and piano, choral, chamber music, solo instrumental, jazz, and more. Black Mesa Brass Ensemble will perform 5:30-6 p.m.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:04AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos National Laboratory post-doctoral researcher Alexius Wadell works on ArtIMis, a new artificial-intelligence ecosystem designed to accelerate scientific discovery. Courtesy/LANL Postdoc Hannah Patenaude conducts research in the Laboratory’s Molten Salts Lab, a facility for extracting tritium for use in nuclear fusion. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: The National Postdoctoral Association recently
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 08:33AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
NMHED News: SANTA FE — New Mexico will direct $700 million into college and university infrastructure starting this fall, as the Higher Education Department begins a multiyear rollout of capital outlay funding approved by the state Legislature. The investment will fund new labs, training facilities and campus upgrades at institutions
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 07:49AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Meteoroid impacts are commonplace on the Moon, but artificial impacts are much rarer. Courtesy/Adobe Stock LANL News: Typically, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Postdoctoral Fellow Ben Fernando’s work deals with space debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, but in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 5, his attention was instead directed
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 07:33AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
NMHCA News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (NMHCA) is seeking proposals from organizations to help manage Rooted in New Mexico, a new workforce initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Rooted in New Mexico will help recruit, train, and retain health care workers in rural, frontier,
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 07:24AM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Daily Postcard: The beauty of Ashley Pond Park enhanced at sunset Friday. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 07:17AM
by: Jared Chester
PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – After finishing with a 2-9 record last season, the Portales Rams believe they're ready to turn the page. With 14 returning starters, the Rams enter the 2026 season with experience, depth, and a renewed sense of confidence. Head coach Jaime Ramirez says that continuity has made
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:41AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 03:51AM
by: Natasha Lynn
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Best known for coaching high school basketball around New Mexico, Frank Dooley, passed away earlier this week at the age of 93. His granddaughter says he was so much more than a basketball coach. He also taught math, and coached other sports. She says her family
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:10AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:55PM
by: Mesha Begay
Albuquerque's annual Fix It Clinic brought 25 experts together and helped more than 200 people save over 400 broken items from the trash.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:30AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:31AM
by: Mesha Begay
The city’s Doggy Paddle event gave dogs a chance to cool off at Montgomery Pool as owners said the summer tradition also helps build community.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:29AM
by: Mesha Begay
A market in Old Town waived vendor fees for local businesses, aiming to support makers and keep more money in their pockets.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:26AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - There is police activity at a residence in the 1100 block of Arizona St NE, which is located between Lomas Blvd and Marble Ave NE. A neighbor called 911 this evening to request a welfare check at the listed location. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrived at
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:09AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:33AM
by: Addy Bink
Grab your tickets: the winning numbers for one of the largest Powerball jackpots have been drawn.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:36AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:56PM
by: Kyle Morgan
Parts of the U.S. will be able to at least see a partial eclipse, but how much totality will depend on where you live.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:36AM
by: The Associated Press
The technical would have been Clark's eighth of the season, triggering a one-game suspension for the Fever star.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:36AM
by: Meg Kinnard
President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to support her candidacy.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:36AM
by: Carolina Hauger, Adam Schwager, Dylan McKim, Matt Grant, Josh Hinkle, and Eric Henrikson
Texas politicians on both sides of the aisle are proposing different ways to address artificial intelligence, from taxing AI to requiring safeguards that could shut down powerful systems.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:36AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 07:34PM
by: Jared Bush
On Friday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hinted at possibly sitting Patrick Mahomes the entire preseason as he continues to recover from his knee injury.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:35AM
by: Julianna Russ
The Texas Department of Public Safety provided a list of safety tips as students head back to school.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:35AM
by: Addy Bink
Even if you don't "like" the color pink, you may be drawn to it. There's science behind it.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:35AM
by: Jeremy Tanner
Amid the ongoing investigations into outbreaks of both "explosive diarrhea"-causing cyclospora and salmonella affecting dozens of states, the daily headlines are reminiscent of past foodborne illness crises that gripped the nation.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:34AM
by: Sam Smith
The incident occurred Saturday near Expo New Mexico.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:39AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 02:37AM
by: Nicole Sanders
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Staff at the New Mexico Wildlife Center were in the kitchen prepping the daily meals for some of their residents. Staff divided up meat from a deer leg and a whole turkey, and gathered some mice and rats for their carnivorous residents - like raptors, corvids,
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:34AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:38PM
by: Nicole Sanders
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) — Families were at R-4 Creatings in Rio Rancho earlier today for their fourth annual STEM festival. The free event gave kids and kids at heart a look into the STEM field with hands-on activities and demonstrations of robotics, engineering, 3D printing, drones, and other educational
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:26AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:19AM
by: Nicole Sanders
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexicans gathered to support current and former service members in Los Lunas today. The "Hopes for Heroes" donation drive took place at Hunnings Field, all with the aim to help veterans in need. Folks could donate their large and small furniture and other household
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:15AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 03:19AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police activity reported in the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St NE, between San Jacinto Ave and Walker Dr NE. Details remain somewhat limited at this time but streets in the area have been blocked since shortly before 2:30 PM on Sunday, when APD officers
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 01:12AM
by: News Staff
The mural is a community-driven art project of Artesia Clean and Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Michael Smith
The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Mayor Jeff Youtsey said he spent several hours looking through an ordinance the City of Artesia passed in September 2021 regulating manufacturing and sales of cannabis products in the city limits.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
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 un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Murray and his wife, Janis, are the “MJ” in MJ Farms. The couple arrived in New Mexico around the turn of the century after having raised horses in Utah because the money and opportunity in horse racing was better here.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Originally from Odessa, Texas, Mike Logan has been involved in breeding and raising quarter horses for fifty years. Mike Logan has bought, sold and raised enough horses to know something about how to get them prepped for sale day.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Public invited to attend noon auction with 300 available horses A total of 300 quarter horses and thoroughbreds consigned by breeders across the state will be sold at the annual New Mexico-bred Horse Sale at the Ruidoso Horse Sales Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at noon. “This may be
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Michael Smith
Victoria Garcia, 12, has faced enough agonizing health challenges to crush the spirit of a life-toughened grown-up much less a 12-year-old. But the young Carlsbad resident battles on, coping with every obstacle life hands her.
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“Potential buyers are paying attention to the sale catalog to study breeding and class,” General Manager Walt Wiggins said. “But the confirmation and maturity in the ring of each individual are very important.”
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Adrian Hedden
Bottomless Lakes State Park, located 15 miles southeast of Roswell, is a series of eight lakes surrounded by rocky red buffs.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
The museum, known officially as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, opened to visitors in 1992.
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by: News Staff
he Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.
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by: News Staff
Isn’t it tragic that some people go through life so negative and sour and bitter? And if you don’t watch out, they will infect you with their thinking.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
The Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.
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by: News Staff
The Cobb salad was born in 1937 at Hollywood’s famed Brown Derby Restaurant.
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by: News Staff
At Bataan Lake, catfishing conditions were good using nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass conditions were fair using shallow-driving crankbaits.
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by: News Staff
This delight serves six people.
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Near Truth or Consequences at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Michael Smith
Jonathan Chavez caught four largemouth bass totaling 52¾ inches.
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by: News Staff
We see again and again that the state Children Youth and Families Department doesn’t just have staffing and program issues, its decision makers come up short on common sense and common decency.
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by: News Staff
Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.
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by: News Staff
The HelpLine expands access to justice by connecting callers directly with trained court experts sole focus is providing direction to those who represent themselves in court and individuals with questions about a legal matter.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Trip Jennings On Saturday, a common question about journalism came up at a friend’s birthday party as the last fingers of daylight tapered into night. “Are journalists objective?” a man asked, his tone friendly. A fellow journalist and I looked at each other, hesitated, then almost at the same time
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
ALBUQUERQUE – The field of 10 juvenile quarter horses which will head into the starting gate for the $3 million All American Futurity was set in place following a total of 28 trial heats held Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque Downs. The richest quarter horse race in the world will
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Debra Mayeux
The San Juan County Fair kicked off Friday with the fair parade on Main Street in Farmington. Parade entries displayed the theme of “250 Years of Red, White and Blue!” It opened for entries Saturday, and events begin Monday and run through Aug. 15 at McGee Park. The fair is
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – There are some new opponents and some familiar rivals for Navajo Prep’s football team to navigate in the upcoming season. Shiprock and Santa Fe Indian School, both coming off struggling campaigns last season, join Navajo Prep in the newly aligned District 5-2A. The Chieftains drop from Class 3A
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Ann Schimke
Officials in Montezuma-Cortez School District could have chosen a new elementary reading curriculum from more than 20 state-approved options. Instead, with little public discussion this summer, they picked one called Bluebonnet. It’s described as being “built for Texas students” and has drawn fierce criticism from some Texans for containing Biblically
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
The Aztec Municipal School District will host a first-ever district wide back-to-school event on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Fred Cook Stadium with a goal in connecting families to district and community resources ahead of the school year. Lauren Laws, superintendent, said the event will feature 63 booths from sites and
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined families, educators and community leaders on July 31 in celebrating 183 Navajo students who were awarded the Chief Manuelito Scholarship through the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. Of those 183 students, a total 42 students from San Juan
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
New Mexico Voices for Children, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is launching a statewide community tour where they will share findings from the New Mexico Children's Roadmap. According to an NM Voices news release, the goal is to engage advocates, lawmakers, service providers and community leaders in conversations
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
Students from surrounding Tuba City schools and Diné College are celebrating a milestone in completing the first part of the CONVOY program at the college campus that brings science and Navajo tradition during a 10-week summer internship. The program, also known as the Cultural Approach of Navajo Youth to Biomedical
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jourdan Bennett-Begaye
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate officially confirmed Mark Cruz to be the next Indian Health Service director under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Friday. Cruz, Klamath Tribes, was one of 74 Trump nominations confirmed in a 51-47 Senate vote before leaving town and returning in September. The
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Kevin Hendicks and Jesse Jones
The Survivors’ Truth Commission – formally the House Special Investigatory Committee – presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated the 7,600-acre estate with a 28,600-square-foot main residence, roughly
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Tri-City Record staff
ALBUQUERQUE – A trio of University of New Mexico football players earned spots on major national award watch lists Thursday, topping the program's entire preseason honor tally from just a few years ago on the first day of fall camp announcements. Linebacker Jaxton Eck was named to the Bronco Nagurski
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Sam Smith
The motorcycle rider has been taken to a local hospital with critical injuries
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Suspect Nathan Burks was taken into custody
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Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 01:03AM
by: Sam Smith
Collin Terrazas barricaded himself in a parking lot on Lang Avenue Northeast for several hours before police took him into custody. He is suspected of killing Dante Conley on Saturday.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:15PM
by: Nicole Sanders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- APD is investigating a critical-injury crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck on Albuquerque's westside Sunday afternoon. It happened around 2:30 p.m. around Ladera Dr. and 72nd St. NW. APD says the driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and the
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:55PM
by: Nicole Sanders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- APD officers are trying to negotiate with an armed suspect who is "refusing to exit an apartment in the Foothills Area Command" on Sunday. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St. NE at about 2:15 p.m. A food-delivery driver said a resident
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:53PM
by: Joshua Redwine
Isolated and scattered afternoon storms continued to build over the mountains this afternoon, with storms moving slowly around the center of high pressure. Similar conditions will continue heading into the workweek as temperatures remain well above average. More noticeable changes arrive by the middle of the week as the monsoon
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 03:26AM
by: Joshua Redwine
Isolated and scattered afternoon storms have continued to build over the mountains this afternoon, with storms moving slowly around the center of high pressure. Similar conditions will continue heading into the workweek as temperatures remain well above average. More noticeable changes arrive by the middle of the week as the
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 11:54PM
by: Mesha Begay
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, drawing sharp criticism from New Mexico senators.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:22AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:38AM
by: Sam Smith
The canine rooms at the center reopened on Saturday after renovations were made to fix a black mold problem.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 11:39PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:04AM
by: Mesha Begay
Santa Fe County moved Cundiyo and Cerro Piñon to Ready status as the Frijoles Fire activity increased and closed NM 503 to most traffic.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 11:43PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:25AM
by: Sam Smith
"If we're able to take something apart and figure out that one thing and fix it, then you save yourself from buying a whole new $200 appliance," said FUSE Makerspace Director Jeff Debillis.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 10:31PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 04:39AM
by: Ruby Arora
Centered on the Tewa word "Agin" — Pueblo artist Evone Martinez weaves tribal history and an MMIP prayer into the Isotopes' first Native American Heritage Night jerseys.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 10:54PM
by: Mesha Begay
Santa Fe police arrested a 28-year-old man after they said he threw rocks at at least four moving vehicles and injured one driver.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 09:20PM
by: Mesha Begay
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations. But whether the public will get
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 07:17PM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 08:32PM
by: Sam Smith
Flames still moving east toward wilderness areas and north toward Cundiyo, still 0% containment
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 06:07PM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 03:05AM
by: Pat Davis
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, NM Political Report Here’s why both of New Mexico’s senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump’s Atty General by Pat Davis August 8, 2026 By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:36PM
by: Pat Davis
By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:36PM
by: Sasha Lenninger
The popular MMA fighter helped distribute 350 backpacks filled with school supplies on Friday.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:23PM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:26PM
by: Jason McNabb
A New Mexico judge has ruled that Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, created a public nuisance for the state’s youth and must fund a $567 million abatement plan to address mental health and exploitation issues.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 04:36PM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 04:39PM
Senior calendar - Aug. 5
Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, carrots with unsalted butter, apricots Thursday: Orange chicken, brown rice, Asian vegetables, vegetable egg roll, pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges Friday: Salisbury steak, baby red potatoes, spinach, onions, whole-wheat roll
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:07PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding answers from U.S. Department
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:06PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Scene as evening begins to fall Friday over Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Another scene as evening begins to fall Friday during the summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis One more scene as evening begins to fall Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:03PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
RICHARD CHESTEEN THOMAS March 27, 1935 – July 23, 2026 Richard Chesteen Thomas, Dick or Dickie to his family and friends, snuck off to Heaven on July 23rd, 2026. Richard was an amazing man who led an amazing life. He went from the farm to outer space. Born in 1935
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 02:20PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Scene from the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Members of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC present the Colors during the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 02:19PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
NMED News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will host a public webinar in August to explain how the public can participate in the state’s review of the PFAS Protection Act, which regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The New Mexico Legislature passed House
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 02:09PM
Pages Past: Aug. 5
On this date … 1936: The Tucumcari Daily News, the city police chief and more than 20 businesses announced a campaign to end reckless driving in the city. The campaign offered cash prizes of $5 and $2 to two local motorists “whose careful driving that week has attracted the attention
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 01:41PM
by: Submitted by Carol A. Clark
Smoke billows from the Frijoles Fire burning in the Española Ranger District. Courtesy/USFS Map depicting the location of the Frijoles Fire in the Española Ranger District. Courtesy/USFS Forest Service News: Firefighters have secured UTV access to the Frijoles Fire, (now burning at 500 acres), and are constructing indirect containment lines
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 01:19PM
Meetings calendar: August 5
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 *Ribbon cutting and grand opening Chase Gentry Center for Workforce Education at Clovis Community College – 9:30 a.m., 3000 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Hosted by CCC, Clovis Economic Development,
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 11:52AM
Events calendar: Aug. 5
Today through Aug. 8 *Lea County Fair and Rodeo – Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington. Information and tickets: visit https://www.leacountyfair.net/ Today *Dream Flights for veterans event – 7:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, Clovis Regional Airport, 459 Curry Road 11.5, Texico. Honoring eight veterans from Wheatfields Estates with a
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 11:52AM
by: Mesha Begay
It is being branded as a temporary pause, and many are hoping it won’t in fact be game over for Electric Playhouse in northwest Albuquerque.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:19AM
by: Bianca Hoops
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a controversy that has spanned decades: what to do with a Civil War monument on the Santa Fe Plaza that was created to honor Civil War soldiers but offended Native Americans with a racial slur. Protesters destroyed the Obelisk six years ago and its
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:40AM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:04AM
by: Mesha Begay
Los Lunas opened football practice in record heat as new coach Stephen Johnston takes over a team coming off an 8-4 season.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:51AM
by: Mesha Begay
Police arrested a suspect for a deadly road rage shooting in northwest Albuquerque after officers found a man in a crashed vehicle Friday evening.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:37AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 02:57AM
by: Mesha Begay
Eldorado heads into the 2026 season with a new starting quarterback after a 5-6 finish in 2025.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:35AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:49AM
by: Mesha Begay
Volcano Vista opened its 2026 football season with returning leaders and young players stepping into bigger roles.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:31AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:32AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police Department activity in the area of Unser Blvd and Tierra Pintada Blvd NW. Details remain limited at this time. While on scene, we observed a deceased male on the sidewalk near the Walgreens, next to a gray Hyundai. Bullet casings fired by the suspect
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 02:23AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 04:04AM
by: Sam Smith
A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says officers located a victim in a crashed vehicle near Unser Boulevard Northwest and Tierra Pintada Boulevard Northwest.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 02:48AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 03:48PM
by: Jordan Honeycutt
JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss the case against two southeast New Mexico police officers for the death of a man in their custody. Last year, a jury convicted Jal officers Ceasar Mendoza and Robert Embly after they and a third officer handcuffed a
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 01:01AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 04:10AM
by: Mesha Begay
Summer heat has slowed food truck business and pushed one Albuquerque truck to 120 degrees inside despite three AC units.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 01:01AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
People interested in learning about data centers being planned within Roswell and Chaves County are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC).
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jenny Rowland New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association
New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) announces the 2026 Heritage Buckle winner for the Southeast Region. "The future of agriculture …
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted New Mexico Department of Wildlife
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 …
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Cobre Consolidated School District students returned to the classroom on Monday, and newly hired Superintendent Verenice Gutierrez joined some of them. During a trip to C.C. Snell Middle School on Wednesday, Gutierrez introduced herself to students in several classrooms, sitting in on lessons and
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Sam Gauntt
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across the 14 accredited
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early Saturday after approving a stopgap spending bill but declining to advance legislation that would require photo ID for voting. In a rare overnight session that began on Friday, senators trudged through a slew of measures, confirmed President Donald Trump’s
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
Cibola enters 2026 with a young roster after losing 22 seniors, and the Cougars want to build on last season’s 5-6 finish.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:56AM
by: Mesha Begay
Thousands of Albuquerque Public Schools students returned to class as district leaders set goals for belonging, academics and school safety.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:52AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 04:18AM
by: Troli, Blake
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reacted after the ruling and said the court’s decision sets a precedent for other states. He said the payment is an appropriate remedy.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:42AM
by: Monica Logroño
A family says they're still living in fear even after the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT team raided their neighbor's home, arrested two people and condemned the house last week.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:35AM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:36AM
by: Mesha Begay
A woman accused of stealing nearly $6,000 from a bedridden man she cared for has been arrested and appeared before a judge.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:25AM
by: Marilyn Upchurch
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a big change to New Mexico's legal system for up-and-coming attorneys. Instead of being forced to pass the bar, aspiring lawyers now have a new path option to avoid that test, under certain conditions. "We think that it will improve access to lawyers and the
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:31PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:05AM
by: Gabrielle Burkhart
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The very first former Albuquerque Police officer to face sentencing next month in the DWI corruption scheme is asking for more time. Former APD Lieutenant Justin Hunt is scheduled for sentencing on September 15 in Santa Fe. In a motion filed Thursday, Hunt's attorney said
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:00PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:05AM
by: Mesha Begay
Heat advisories cover Albuquerque and other parts of New Mexico as temperatures near 100 degrees and more advisories return Saturday.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:41PM
by: Junko Featherston
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Meta is being forced to pay and change the way it does business. A New Mexico judge ordered the social media giant to pay more than half a billion dollars and make changes to how Facebook and Instagram serve their young users. New Mexico Attorney General
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 09:05PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 01:05AM
by: By Tamara Schubert Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service
As parents and caregivers prepare for another school year, packing a nutritious lunch is often at the top of the daily to-do list. We carefully choose sandwiches, frui…
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 05:35PM
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 04:03PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:03PM
by: Olivia Lewis
A missing 14-year-old Native American girl was found at the Albertsons Market in Taos Thursday (Aug. 6), after police tracked GPS pings from her phone to the grocery store’s parking lot, where a man was taken into custody. Deputies and...
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 01:31PM
Updated: Friday, August 07, 2026 03:54PM
Dr. Allan Haynes wasn't really supposed to be working at the emergency room in Clovis that weekend. His real job was at University of New Mexico's Medical Center in Albuquerque where he said his supervisors frowned on "moonlighting," which he was doing in the community where he grew up. On
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 01:29PM
Front page of the Aug. 5, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Fred Mendenhall was arrested last night and taken off the train at Springer, by telegram from Sheriff Lopez, and this morning Deputy Sheriff Joe Lopez took the train for that place and will bring his man in
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00PM
by: Michael Edward Browning
Growing high-production commercial cannabis is a skill that is relatively easy to come by these days. Growing organic, high-quality craft cannabis, however, is both an art and a science. Yerba Cannabis Co.’s award-winning flower reflects that…
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:12AM
Updated: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:28AM
by: Roswell Daily Record staff
Updates will be added throughout the week
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:00AM
by: Lindsey Pfaff Bain
This summer, the Taos County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Taos Plaza Live, one of Northern New Mexico’s most cherished summer traditions. For a quarter century, this free concert series has brought together r…
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 10:57AM
Updated: Friday, August 07, 2026 11:11AM
by: Pat Davis
Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Get an early look at new ads national Democrats just launched to protect Vasquez in 2nd Congressional race by Pat Davis August 7, 2026
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 08:03AM
D.P. Benjamin Monday, July 17, 2023 Amtrak Station Albuquerque, New Mexico Peering at the bus schedule displayed on a faded wall, Addison Peshbrook reckoned it would be two hours until the next shuttle. He closed his eyes and tried to meditate. The bustle of the station seemed to evaporate, and
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 08:00AM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexicans in Albuquerque’s Westside and most of southern New Mexico are getting an early taste this week of the political ads set to take over the airwaves and digital devices through November. The national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said this week they are launching a new ad campaign
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 08:03AM
by: Submitted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of…
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as of Thursday, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas …
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating child care centers…
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Much to the delight of Brian Luck, the superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), the first morning of the school year went smooth.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jesse Jones The Paper
Military GPS jamming allegedly caused plane crash that killed four crew members and sparked $37.7 million wildfire
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
New Mexico House of Representatives Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) on Friday publicly urged the Doña Ana County Commission to fill a vacant seat, and pushed back against the Republican minority leader’s call for the body to leave the position open until the general election.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Friday lauded this week’s $567 million judgment against Meta Platforms Inc. as “historic” and wide-ranging, but also railed against decades-old laws that he said continue to limit his office’s ability to protect kids online. New Mexico First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid late
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Sam Gauntt
WASHINGTON — Congress is considering a hike of hundreds of billions in dollars in defense spending, which would represent a surge in military funding not seen since World War II. Whatever the exact level of spending ultimately flows to military installations and defense contractors, some states will likely benefit far
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jennifer Shutt
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, giving the agency its first administrator since President Donald Trump took office last year. The 51-47 vote confirmed more than 70 nominees as part of one package, including the administrator of the Transportation
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alex Brown
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to lift its blockade of wind energy projects and resume the permitting process that has ground to a halt during President Donald Trump’s second term. Under Trump, the Pentagon has stopped conducting the national security reviews that are required for wind
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Robbie Sequeira
The Trump administration is increasing its efforts to turn more control of federal education money to the states as it continues working to dismantle the Education Department. Six states have received waivers allowing them to consolidate more than $109 million in federal education funding and bypass certain requirements for local
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Tim Henderson
U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, and the employment count for earlier months was revised downward by 103,000 jobs as labor shortages begin to weigh on hiring, according to new statistics released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. “There’s no sugarcoating the overarching message in the July
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Sofia Resnick
Hailey Allred and Jessica Perigo don’t know each other, but last year they were both financially insecure and living in abortion-ban states, where reproductive health clinics and maternity wards have closed in recent years, when they unexpectedly became pregnant. Both found a local crisis pregnancy center offering free ultrasounds to
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Ariana Figueroa
WASHINGTON — Even before Haitian immigrants in Ohio officially lost their Temporary Protected Status, the Department of Homeland Security required dozens of them to report to immigration appointments and accept ankle monitors, according to their attorneys and local advocates. The practice of using electronic monitoring appears to only be happening
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00AM
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that may be upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised. Police arrested a Las Vegas man this week and charged him with sexually assaulting a child seven years ago. Michael A. Helm, 36, is charged with felony counts of criminal
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 06:09PM
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 06:03PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:03PM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News NM lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon after fatal medical flight crash and wildfire by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 02:54PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s congressional delegation, led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, demands answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military GPS jamming allegedly caused a medical plane crash, killing four crew members and igniting a 32,000-acre wildfire that cost taxpayers $37.7 million. Just before midnight May
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 02:54PM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Bill to restrict cannabis, smoke shop locations goes up in smoke by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:36PM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news New protections approved for ABQ workers speaking up at City Hall by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:38PM
by: Olivia Lewis
An early chile harvest has sent the smoky aroma of roasting green chiles wafting through Taos several weeks sooner than expected. At the Taos Super Save store, Malcom Anderson, who started roasting chile 12 years ago, said New Mexico’s...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:31AM
Updated: Friday, August 07, 2026 12:49PM
by: Olivia Lewis
Earthship founder Mike Reynolds will appeal a verdict in 8th Judicial Court last week that found residents of the Greater World Community subdivision were paying dues to maintain roads and common property that Reynolds was responsible for paying...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:31AM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:36AM
by: Emily Sender
Inside a small, nondescript adobe building on Bedford Lane off Civic Plaza Drive, a single desktop computer and a wall-mounted control panel are the brain of the Town of Taos’ water system. The 1996 Matchbox 20 hit “Push” played from the radio as...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:31AM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:57AM
by: The Taos News
Mining has long been intertwined in the stories of Taos County: surface mining first by Indigenous groups including Taos Pueblo, the Spanish’s hunt for gold using forced labor, and finally in the late 1800s, American prospectors arrived to try...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Pat Davis
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety Albuquerque man gets 17 years in prison as repeat shoplifting offender by Pat Davis August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 06:58AM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 07:10AM
Jumbo prawns served over parmesan polenta and calabacitas was served as a special menu item at Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen & Bar inside the Castañeda Hotel. The eatery recently expanded its menu options to include lunch and dinner. A new, expanded menu has pulled into the Castañeda. Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen &
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 06:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico abatement fund after a judge found the company’s platforms contributed to the youth mental health crisis in the state, marking another major blow to Big Tech in a growing wave of child safety litigation. The order, reported by
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is now $4.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded as of Thursday, July 30, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Friday marked the final day of a decade of service in the New Mexico House of Representatives for Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces). The represen…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
A new bridge over the Felix River just this side of Hagerman has been completed and opened for the first time. The bridge will shorten the distance to points south and…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday announced a new way for law school graduates to become licensed to practice law in the state by working under the su…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Brandi D. Addison USA Today Network/ El Paso Times
Deadly ‘superbug’ fungus spreads to 23 states as Texas reports most cases
A drug-resistant fungus that can be deadly in health care settings has been confirmed in 23 states — and Texas has reported more cases than any other state.
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Reuters
NEW YORK — Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who was the first woman from her party to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ powerful Appropriations Committee, has di…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christian Cervantes Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
A newly released preliminary report offers the clearest picture yet of the deadly Colorado wildfire that killed four firefighters, including Arizona firefighter Nichol…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
Brigadier General Jack R. Fox passed away on July 18.
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Chaves County Commissioners have decided to schedule two public hearings about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax, which would require voter approval on the …
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Melanie Becker-Donovan Roswell Daily Record
It’s never too early to start looking at colleges. Some kids even start looking at the next step in their junior year of high school. Senior year is a bittersweet time…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Arlyssa D. Becenti Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Alyssa Begay's growing concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the country has driven her to push for action before similar developments reach the N…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Debra Utacia Krol Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Tribes and environmentalists are trying to figure out how to restore extra protections to nearly 3 million acres of federal land in southeastern Utah after President D…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Natassia Paloma El Paso Times USA Today Network
Mexican cartel leader accused of ordering Valeria Marquez killing
A Mexican cartel leader was reportedly arrested after allegedly ordering the killing of a 23-year-old influencer who was shot to death while livestreaming from a Mexic…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By John Oliva Corpus Christi Caller Times USA Today Network
Multiple employees laid off at KRIS 6 News in streaming shift
(This story was updated to add new information.) About two dozen employees with KRIS 6 News were laid off Aug. 4, according to a producer at the news station. A spokes…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Andrew Hay Reuters
New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency was stonewalling the state’s…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Joey Roulette Reuters
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, joining the ranks of meteoroids, wayw…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Aaron Martinez El Paso Times/ USA Today Network
'I killed my mom;' El Paso man allegedly confesses to fatal stabbing
An El Paso man accused of stabbing his mother to death told detectives that he hated her and was "triggered" during an argument at a South-Central area home, court doc…
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building. A press release from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this week announced that the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent High temperatures and a lack of moisture have created an increase in suburban bear sightings this summer, and residents of the Little Walnut area near the base of Gomez Peak have noticed frequent visits from a new furry friend. “We’ve lived in this house
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:00AM
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Las Vecinas del Norte to host forum discussing medical challenges for locals
Las Vecinas del Norte is pleased to host a special forum exploring the medical delivery challenges to patients and providers in the medically underserved counties of San Miguel and Mora. People in need of medical care— major and minor— often have to travel two hours or more to receive care
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 07:00PM
Dog shooting reasonable, agencies conclude
Three independent and internal reviews have concluded a Portales police officer's use of force in the July 25 shooting of a dog was objectively reasonable and consistent with department policy, City Manager Scott Mitten said in a presentation to City Council this week. The Portales Police Department's Use of Force
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 05:49PM
A brief resumption of construction along U.S. 64 from Palo Flechado Pass just southwest of Angel Fire to just east of the intersection of U.S. 64 and N.M. 434 is anticipated to wrap up Friday (Aug. 7), however motorists north of Ojo Caliente are...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Benjamin Fields/For the Taos News
Sighs of frustration could be heard among attendees in the Taos County Commission Chambers during Tuesday’s (Aug. 4) regular commission meeting when District 3 Commissioner Darlene Vigil proposed to remove the discussion and decision on a license...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Olivia Lewis
The New Mexico Supreme Court will decide whether to disbar Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, for knowingly engaging in an alleged pattern of prosecutorial misconduct over the last several...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
The Taos TimeBank celebrated its first anniversary Sunday (Aug. 2) with a community gathering at TiLT, where about 40 people shared wood-fired pizzas, exchanged stories and learned about services offered through the local time-based exchange...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Saturday, August 08, 2026 09:23AM
Free booths available for Touch-A-TruckApplications for community organizations and businesses are due Friday — Staff report The Town of Taos is accepting applications for free booth spaces at the 25th annual Touch-A-Truck event, scheduled for...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 09:15AM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein’s New Mexico secrets: Truth Commission details failures, evidence and what comes next by Jesse Jones August 5, 2026
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:41PM
by: Michelle Parejo Raust/For the Taos News
After a series of delays over the past two years, bulldozers and crews from Bradbury Stamm Construction were seen leveling ground last week on Weimer Road — on the same block as Holy Cross Medical Center, next to County EMS and Taos Clinic for...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after two New Mexicans tested positive for West Nile virus. According to a Friday (July 24) news release, a Bernalillo County woman in her 70s and...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
New Mexico families still have time to get children vaccinated before the start of the school year through a series of free clinics being held statewide. The New Mexico Department of Health announced that its Got Shots immunization clinics will...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Patrick Lohmann/Source New Mexico
Conservation and Indigenous leaders criticize proposals affecting Chaco and other protected areas. Leaders of New Mexico conservationist and Indigenous groups on Thursday decried the many threats President Donald Trump’s administration poses to...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Emily Sender
The Village of Angel Fire declared a “drought emergency” Monday (Aug. 3), citing “a long and continuing period of unusually dry weather, abnormally low stream flows, and reduced groundwater levels” which have “resulted in shortages of water...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
by: Margaret O'Hara/The New Mexican
Two adult black bears and two cubs were found dead the morning of July 29 along Interstate 25 about five miles south of Santa Fe. A New Mexico Department of Wildlife conservation officer was dispatched to a site between La Cienega and La Bajada...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8 Transfers this week: 12 Animals in foster: 11 Pounds of food:...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
From left: Mario Salas, Ava Miller and Elizabeth Caldwell pose for a photograph at The Optic office on July 23. Miller, 16, is a local student accepted to the United World College in Montezuma. Ava Miller may be the first local teenager to attend boarding school in her own backyard.
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:49PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Kevin Hendicks and Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:41PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News New Mexico sues DOJ over blocked access to unredacted Epstein files in Zorro Ranch probe by Kevin Hendricks August 5, 2026
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 02:49PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s top prosecutor is taking the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court, accusing the agency of blocking access to unredacted Epstein investigative files the state says it needs to finish a criminal probe of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the complaint
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 02:49PM
Bilgesu Sümer, a political science professor at New Mexico Highlands University, is shown Friday at the state Capitol in Santa Fe after finishing his last day of work at the university. Sümer, a Turkish national and the university’s only political science professor, says he was pushed out after university officials
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 09:33AM
Crash disables traffic light at Norris
A Jeep Grand Cherokee driver traveling at “a high rate of speed” lost control near the intersection of 21st and Norris streets early Saturday, crashing into and disabling the traffic signal there. Clovis police said the driver, the only one involved in the crash, was transported to a Texas hospital
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 09:08AM
Clovis school board limits public comments
Clovis Municipal Schools will continue allowing the public to speak at board meetings, but anything said must be limited to agenda items under a new policy. The policy was adopted by school board members at their July 28 meeting on a 6-1 vote. The board’s newest member, Nick Wiegel, cast
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 09:11AM
by: Pat Davis
By Stephanie Schardin Clarke, New Mexico Secretary of Taxation and Revenue — Recently, some New Mexico lawmakers urged Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special session and eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax outright. On its face, it sounds fair — especially to New Mexico’s working families. Commentary Stephanie
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 06:54AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 06:58AM
by: Renato Costa
A taxpayer-funded New Mexico House special committee created to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at Zorro Ranch has released its long-awaited interim report — and after months of work, a large outside legal team, 20 subpoenas, and access to more than 100,000 records, the panel produced virtually nothing New Mexicans did
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has hitched his reelection campaign to a full-blown radical anti-ICE activist in a new left-wing video attacking Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham, a former Marine, police officer, and undercover detective. The video, posted directly by Vasquez on X and credited to Courier New Mexico, features Ben
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Registration for the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through Aug. 31.
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record
In a press release on Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities will receive a combined $50 million in state fu…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Melanie Becker-Donovan Roswell Daily Record
First Tee launches unique homeschool program
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
NM Museum of Natural History & Science researchers identify new bird-like dinosaur species in Northwest New Mexico
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The town’s advisory group for the Silver City Museum conducted a brainstorming session during their meeting Monday night to help determine what topics they should delve into in the coming months, when a proposed change to town code would also make the group the
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Aaron Rogers
By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Jason C. Pierre has been operating restaurants in Silver City since 2021, and he is hoping the new location of La Vie Est Un Bistro will prove to be the spot to see his business take off. “Business started off slow at the beginning,
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Continental Divide
Co-op Seeks Current/Former Members Owed Capital Credits
GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Grants Cibola County Schools Prepare for School Year 26-27
New Food Services, Security Upgrades, and Mesa View Grand Opening Amerika Rougemont, ReporterGRANTS, N.M. -The Grants Cibola County Schools board meeting…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: John Heffner
The Legacy Continues: Part 2
GRANTS, N.M. Last week, we explored how New Mexico's uranium boom gave rise to Uranium Capital Speedway, a volunteer-built dirt track that became a gathering…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Cibola Fishing Report – July 29 – August 4
Tiger Muskie fishing continues as school begins BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – August opened with Bluewater Lake still offering fair-togood tiger muskie fishing,…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Grants Mud Volleyball Tournament to Grant Wish for Local Child
Rugged West fundraiser will support a Cibola County child facing a terminal or critical illness GRANTS, N.M. – Players will get muddy for more than…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Phillip JaramilloPhillip Jaramillo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Grants…
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday by Kevin Hendricks August 4, 2026
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:36PM
TUCUMCARI - Last Monday, Seed to Salad graduated from its food-trailer roots when it reopened at a brick-and-mortar site at the former Hitching Post Cocktail Lounge. A day later, Rubee's Diner abruptly closed after more than two decades in operation. Seed to Salad previously operated its salad business in a
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:41PM
PORTALES - The midnight madness tradition continued Monday for the Portales Rams football team, signifying its eagerness to kick off the season. For the 15th-straight year the Rams began fall practice after the clock struck midnight, the first day the New Mexico Activities Association allows high school practices. Most other
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:38PM
PORTALES -- Excited. Optimistic. Good team chemistry. At least that's how two redshirt players are describing the Eastern New Mexico University football team less than a month before the season begins. Deandre Jackson, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver from El Paso, and Malakhi Hannah a redshirt senior defensive end from
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:01PM
William Robins has spent years turning fabric into art. Whether he's designing a custom piece, altering a wedding dress, or helping bring a client's vision to life, he tries to bring his passion for fashion into every stitch. Along the way, he's learned that listening to people and creating something
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:39PM
We can all use the hope Jesus offers
I found Jesus on a cruise ship. That’s right, he was standing quietly in the corner of the elevator when I got on one evening. He didn’t say anything, but it was definitely him, right down to his long hair, beard, white robe and sandals. He even had a sash
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:06PM
On the shelves: August 5
FLOOD PROTECTION LIBRARY REFERENCE COLLECTION Revised June 2026 (Documents located in Southwest Room) • Addressing Your Community’s Flood Problems: A Guide for Elected Officials. Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. and the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force, 1996. Ref. 363.349 Wri • Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to Flood Insurance
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:08PM
Faith: Paranormal forces complex, not clear
If you had asked a faithful Jew, right before the time of Christ, to explain why there is so much suffering and death in the world, his answer would not have looked like the answer that evangelical Christians tend to give. We focus on Genesis 3, and the rebellion of
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:11PM
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Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:19PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley. The revised Aug. 3 agenda calls
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 02:36PM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news City Council cracks down on stolen copper, brass sales by Jesse Jones August 4, 2026August 4, 2026
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 05:20PM
TUCUMCARI - An estimated 500 to 550 people went through the doors of the city's convention center Saturday during the 54th edition of the Rattler Reunion. Kathy Segura, treasurer of the Tucumcari alumni event's board of directors, said attendance was slightly lower than she anticipated, but gatherings at other events
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:41PM
Wrong-way collision on I-40 kills one
TUCUMCARI — An accidental wrong-way driver on Interstate 40 led to a collision that led to one death and three injuries. The crash occurred about 10:30 a.m. on July 27 near mile marker 333 of the interstate. Sharon Lynn Semelsberger, 72, of Phoenix later died at a hospital of her
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:42PM
Local coaches honored by state association
Two Logan High School coaches — including one who was fired — were recently honored during the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s summer conference. Glynna Strand was named Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year after the Lady Longhorns won the Class 1A team title in May. Strand
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:44PM
Lawn care best accompanied by cold drink
My deep gratitude for the recent rains has been joined by the realization that my lawn mower has seen more action in the past few weeks than it has in the past few years combined. It’s a legacy that I am proud to continue. When my mother moved to New
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:45PM
Great place for unlimited visibility
CAVU. If you’re a pilot you may know what CAVU means. Related to aviation and weather, it signifies a report: Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited, meaning you can expect clear skies for your flight. I’ve thought how CAVU can also relate to many other subjects. For one, living and traveling in
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:47PM
Uber ride cheaper than Rail Runner
The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that it would be good for the environment. Richardson clearly wanted some “big” ideas as part of
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:48PM
Maintaining liberty your responsibility
Every system people create takes effort to keep working. Someone must keep fixing the problems that otherwise pile up until the system fails. None are “set it and forget it.” This is true for all systems of government: democracies, constitutional republics, monarchies, and communist dictatorships. It even applies in the
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:49PM
Cast wary eye to 'strongest ally'
Years ago, when I was on active duty, we had a saying that went, “I’m sure glad I found out about him before we got overseas.” The thought holds true for would-be allies and friends on a broader scale. At the nation-state level, an ally would be a friendly nation
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:50PM
Jail log: August 5
Clovis Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: * Luke Baker, 19, driving while under the influence, possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor, negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication) * Saul Bejarano, 27, receiving stolen property (over $2,500) * Alicia Boone,
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:52PM
LOGAN - More than 200 people attended a ribbon-cutting Saturday morning for the village's $8.5 million Canadian River Recreational Complex, but quite a few attendees didn't wait to use it. Minutes before the ceremony, dozens of children and their parents were on the outdoor basketball courts, playground and bicycle pump
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 09:11AM
County fair season kicks off this week
A ZZ Top tribute band. Local country crooners. Mutton bustin’ and bull riding. And don’t forget the fried foods, carnival rides and livestock exhibits. It’s county fair time in eastern New Mexico. Quay County kicks off the festivities Thursday, followed by Curry County (Aug. 11-15) and Roosevelt County (Aug. 18-23).
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 09:12AM
Tucumcari record-keeping 'unreliable, inaccurate'
TUCUMCARI — The city of Tucumcari’s long-awaited audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, contained 11 findings — the most since 2017 — and that a vast amount of financial data “were not available or were deemed unreliable, inaccurate and/or unreconciled.” The audit was classified a disclaimer of opinion,
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 08:57AM
by: Piñon Post
Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s federal corruption trial opened this week with a stunning defense: she may have taken money that did not belong to her, but her attorney argued she did not steal from taxpayers. Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
DEMING — State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) announced that new groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in Southern New Mexico has be…
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released their final Environmental Impact Statemen…
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Stephanie Garcia Richard became the new candidate for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor last week after members of the Democratic Party’s of New Mexico’s State Central Co…
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Melanie Becker-Donovan Photo
A man was detained by Roswell police behind Kass Plaza after officers sprinted from behind the Roswell Daily Record area toward the plaza on Monday afternoon. Accordin…
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Terri Harber Photo
Students are shown entering the new Nancy Lopez Elementary School for the first time on Monday morning. This pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade campus now operates at 301…
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Sara Atencio-Gonzales The Paper
Sneaker enthusiasts gathered outside Kingswell Nob Hill Friday morning for the exclusive early release of Nike’s new “Hatch Chile” SB Dunk Low, a shoe inspired by New …
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent A steady stream of community members crowded the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site this weekend for the annual Hummingbird Festival. Unlike in years past, the actual banding of hummingbirds — capturing and tagging individual birds to track migration and lifespan — could not take place
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
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Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), a coalition of most of the state’s Native American-owned casinos, has announced free access to the RecoverMe …
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 05:12PM
by: Geoffrey Plant
The Town of Taos may have defunded its contract for 18 AI-powered automated license plate readers that record and catalog the comings and goings of virtually every motorist who drives in or out of the municipality, but it wasn’t the area’s la…
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 04:02PM
Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 04:39PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s attorney general says he’ll take the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court if it doesn’t hand over records tied to his fentanyl investigation by Aug. 17 — records DOJ says his office never had a legal right to request in the first place. The
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 03:49PM
The high cost of birth: New Mexico families travel farther for care
New Mexico has made strides in improving maternal and infant health in recent years. But for many families, another challenge is growing: finding a place to give birth. As hospitals across the state close labor and delivery units, pregnant patients are traveling farther for care and access itself is becoming
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 11:16AM
by: Joe Monahan
UPDATE: The ABQ City Council Monday evening said the panel has "dismissed" the proposed increase in the gross receipts tax. Affordability is the buzzword for the '26 campaign but that falls on deaf ears among some members of the ABQ City Council. Two councilors in particular, Council President Klarissa Peña,
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Federal agents carrying out a drug trafficking raid near Albuquerque reportedly discovered far more than narcotics and weapons inside a South Valley home: they also found dozens of snakes, including some of the most dangerous venomous reptiles in the world. According to a report from People, citing KOAT Action News
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A Las Cruces man with a prior felony conviction has been charged in federal court after authorities say he fired multiple rounds at the front entrance of a Catholic church, later allegedly telling investigators he carried out the act because of his religious beliefs and because he believed he was
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s campaign appears to be in full-blown manufactured fundraising panic mode, sending a barrage of increasingly dramatic emails warning supporters that Democrats could “throw in the towel,” “kiss their chances” of taking the Senate goodbye, and even claiming survey data could become “invalid” if recipients do
Published: Sunday, August 02, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nicholas Gilmore/The New Mexican
A secret military training exercise took place late on July 23 in Española, concerning many residents who had not received any information about the operation. Military aircraft were sighted in the skies above Northern New Mexico, including t…
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 03:15PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:01PM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — A broadband project designed to keep communities connected during environmental disasters in Ruidoso and surrounding Lincoln County begins construction t…
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposed implementation of a Special Recreation Permit for birding and hunting guiding outfitter…
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted New Mexico Department of Justice
SANTA FE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit against the New Mexico Childre…
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when using shallow-diving crankbaits.
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Olivia Lewis
The unincorporated community of Cerro north of Questa is anticipated to soon have drinking water flowing again from its taps — after a more than two-month outage affected approximately 400 residents since mid-May.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 03:48PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:01PM
by: Staff report
The Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce is dissolving after 44 years, with its board of directors citing ongoing financial challenges that made it impossible to sustain operations.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 03:33PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:41AM
by: Guest Commentary in NMPR
Commentary by Robert Lujan, Albuquerque — As a decade long Local 214 executive board member, I worked to elect Democrats alongside the larger brotherhood I proudly support as they push for permitting reform. My brothers in the trades need common sense leadership at the federal and local levels… now. Commentary
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 03:30PM
Updated: Saturday, August 01, 2026 02:28PM
Front page of the July 26, 1932 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Mineral City, July 28. – After five successive days of steady pouring rain, that has almost taken away the courage of the pioneers, the sun appeared this morning and put life and strength into every one. Your
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00PM
by: By Tamara Schubert Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service
There's something rewarding about stepping outside and picking a fresh tomato, snipping a few herbs for dinner or watching a pepper plant you've nurtured produce its f…
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 11:09AM
Tesuque Casino is giving players the chance to win a brand-new 2026 Coleman Keystone Camper as part of its summer Happy Camper Giveaway promotion, with the grand prize drawing scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29. Located just north of Santa Fe in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tesuque
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 09:51AM
by: Submitted
Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
County gets $9.17M for substation work to support more solar
Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
Deming man arrested in fatal weekend shooting
The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — State Senate Republicans want New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission to put two of the state’s most prominent Democrats under oath — gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury — and they’re warning the commission’s credibility is on
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:13PM
MainStreet de Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas will co-host a free community celebration marking the opening of the newly restored Railroad Avenue in the Historic Railroad District on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor David Romero and MainStreet de Las Vegas Board President Louie Trujillo
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 03:41PM
by: Pat Davis
Pat Davis, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— A Sandia Pueblo plan to claim control over about 10,000 acres of national forest, wilderness and public recreation areas on the western slope of the Sandia Mountains – known as the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area – will not be
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 03:31PM
by: Pat Davis
The weeks-long inter party fight to choose a lieutenant governor nominee ended just where the state Democrat Party’s gubernatorial nominee wanted it. With 477 votes cast from the party’s 500 State Central Committee members, outgoing Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard bested State Senator Harold Pope 53%-46%. The Haaland-Garcia Richard ticket
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:28AM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:45AM
From left: Paige Bonney, Tjay Garcia, Mykayla Lewis and Amy Hufnal work on enormous bugs at Hufnal’s studio on July 25. The bugs will be displayed at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge later this year. Several huge bugs have appeared in local arts educator Amy Hufnal’s studio. However, instead
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:00AM
by: Pat Davis
The New Mexico Court of Appeals denied an appeal by former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer and perennial candidate Kimberly Skaggs to be released from jail pending trial following her arrest for th the fatal hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Doña Ana County. A district court judge had ordered
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:42AM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:42AM
by: Piñon Post
Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign is sounding the alarm after a Republican-backed poll showed New Mexico’s race for governor far closer than many political insiders expected. In a fundraising email sent Thursday afternoon, Haaland told supporters she had “just got our newest poll,” calling it “a tough one.” “It shows us
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Democrats have officially chosen Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as their new lieutenant governor nominee, ending weeks of internal party maneuvering after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly left the race. Garcia Richard announced Thursday morning that the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee had
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed his social media accounts posted New Mexico district content while he was actually traveling to Alaska on a privately sponsored backpacking trip tied to a conservation dark money group led by a Democratic mega-donor. The Santa Fe New
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Melanie Becker-Donovan Roswell Daily Record
The rise of Xander Perez
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the construction of a miniature pre-revo…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Contestants line up their Class 2 blackface sheep for judging on Wednesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The event…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
A legal dispute between Chaves County officials and a Roswell Police Department (RPD) officer might be transferred from the state’s Fifth Judicial District Court to th…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record
According to the Facebook post of the Roswell Police Department (RPD) on Wednesday, they are investigating a Tuesday night incident in which multiple gunshots were fir…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has partnered with the New Mexico Health Care Authority to launch Vive Bien/Live Well, an innovative healthy aging …
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Daniel Gonzalez Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
When he disappeared in April 2012, Bill Ott was on a 25-day solo trip in search of unique polychrome rock art panels painted thousands of years ago by prehistoric peop…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Taylor Seely Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Across Arizona, protecting natural and ancient sites from looting or other destruction mostly falls on a group of volunteers who largely are in their 70s, 60s and 50s.…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Natassia Paloma El Paso Times/ USA Today Network
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down a year after a controversial logo change had received backlash.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Olivia Lewis
Four wildfire starts have been reported in the greater Enchanted Circle area over the past three days. A fire burning near the Rio Lucero on Taos Pueblo Monday afternoon (July 27) is out, according to tribal leadership. According to a Taos...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 05:15PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:01PM
by: Daniel J. Chacón/The New Mexican
A push to pay New Mexico lawmakers’ aides a salary commensurate with their experience could create a peculiar situation: staffers earning more than their bosses. While New Mexico remains the only state in the nation with an unpaid Legislature,...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 05:16PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:01PM
Senjutsu, one of the tabletop games available to learn and play at The Crowded Table, located at 111 Bridge St. Business owner Brett Gilland can be seen in the background. A new business on Bridge Street welcomes all to pull up a chair and gather around the table. Described as
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:35PM
City of Las Vegas Enters Stage III Water Restrictions
Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Where: City of Las Vegas When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 What is Happening: Effective immediately the City of
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:59AM
A look at Robertson High School’s upgraded Cardinal Stadium featuring a new turf football and soccer field, improved stadium lighting and a refreshed track. Robertson High School is preparing to welcome students, families and fans to an exciting new chapter this fall as Cardinal Stadium undergoes a major transformation designed
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:46AM
Two people were treated for stab wounds and one of them is facing felony charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a west side home last week. Prosecutors arrested 65-year-old Arturo R. Saiz on July 20, alleging that he attacked a woman and stabbed her during an
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:05AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 03:32PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:03PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) faces a lawsuit following the July incident of a 15-year-old U.S. citizen traveling alone toward the Mexican border. The state agency maintains that its decision to pursue reunification with the youth’s mother took legal precedence, while
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 01:27PM
Jail Log 7/28/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 21 and July 27, 2026: Arturo Saiz, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), False Imprisonment, Battery (Household Member), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Amanda A. Patron, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts), Possession of a
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 09:31AM
by: Piñon Post
A controversial national Muslim advocacy group with a long history of alleged terror ties is praising Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester after the Catholic prelate issued a statement supporting a proposed mosque and community center in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, released a statement
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 07:35PM
Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:03PM
Volunteers plant a tree in Las Vegas to honor Arbor Day. Four years out from the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in state history, the City of Las Vegas has mapped a path forward to turn the risk of post-fire flooding into an asset to restore the city’s
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 03:41PM
by: Joe Monahan
If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
All three of New Mexico’s Democrat members of the U.S. House voted against a bill to restrict congressional stock trading, even as public frustration grows over lawmakers profiting while in office. The House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, on July 22 by a vote of 232-198. Every
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games were held June 17-21, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Athletes from both New Mexico and out of state came together to compete in more than 20 sports at multiple venues throughout the city. Congratulations to all of the outstanding athletes
Published: Sunday, July 26, 2026 08:00AM
Rotary District 5520 and the Rotary Club of Las Vegas recently announced the results of the Sonny Brown Business of the Year competition for all of New Mexico and West Texas. Olivia Silva and Olivia’s Café has won the Small Business category out of all the small businesses nominated throughout
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2026 03:29PM
by: Pat Davis
The Trump administration told a federal judge earlier this month that the Trump administration had deliberately canceled grants in “Blue States” who had awarded their electoral votes to Kamala Harris and/or “has two Democratic-caucusing Senators.” A number of grants to New Mexico energy projects were included, the government now admits.
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 02:57PM
Updated: Friday, July 24, 2026 03:04PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico could leapfrog nearly every other state in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend New Mexico as the fourth state to vote in the 2028 primary calendar, putting Hispanic, Native American and border-state voters
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 02:04PM
Updated: Friday, July 24, 2026 03:34PM
Front page of the July 18, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The electric street railway system is a sure go this time. There seems not the slightest doubt of it. It is said that everything has been bought for the entire system to the Hot Springs and paid
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00PM
by: Piñon Post
A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your kids everything they need for a great...Read More
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: The Roosevelt Review
Calendar: Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 *Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and...Read More
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Hikers, climbers and neighbors who use trails on Sandia Mountain’s west face could see their access change under a land transfer proposal the Sandoval County Commission endorsed last month. Now, a newly formed coalition of residents is urging lawmakers to reject the transfer, saying
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 03:29PM
Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2026 04:49PM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Pueblo governors joined New Mexico’s entire congressional delegation Wednesday to defend federal protections around the Greater Chaco landscape, saying thousands of cultural sites could be at risk if the Trump administration rolls back the current safeguards. All Pueblo Council of Governors Chairman Joey Sanchez
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 01:56PM
Submitted by Rep. Kathleen Cates, District 44 We live in a time where nearly everything requires an app or an account on a website. But what would you do if you simply couldn’t access the resource you needed? Imagine you log in to a state-run website to update your health
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 01:29PM
by: Pat Davis
“It’s the economy stupid.” That was the catchphrase coined by Bill Clinton strategist James Carville during their successful 1992 run for President. At the time the country was just coming out of a recession with modest economic growth. State Senator Antonio “Moe” Maestas represents District 26 covering portions of the
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 01:15PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 08:27PM
by: Piñon Post
The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department
Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The
Published: Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66
Published: Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:00AM
Ambulance theft nets man multiple charges
For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00AM
Kindergarten signups underway
Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz Photos
Cyclosporiasis cases rise nationwide; state reports 4
A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going
Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 12:00AM
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Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to
Published: Monday, July 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
With Primary '26 in the books, we're taking a blogging break so posts will be occasional. To be notified via email whenever we add a post, subscribe to the blog by using the link on the right or at this link. Thanks for your continued interest. Now a final look
Published: Thursday, June 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz
Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...
Published: Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:39PM
Updated: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:40PM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Amari Saxton
Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.
Published: Sunday, December 07, 2025 02:53AM
Updated: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 06:37PM
by: Kiley Martinez
The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...
Published: Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Byron Morton
The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 08:49PM
Updated: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 02:45PM
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Published: Monday, October 20, 2025 06:00AM
Updated: Monday, November 17, 2025 05:09PM
by: Eric Green
Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 03:57PM
Updated: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 06:08PM
by: Byron Morton
One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.
Published: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:32PM
Updated: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:43PM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.
Published: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:57PM
by: Byron Morton
One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.
Published: Sunday, September 25, 2022 11:00PM
Updated: Friday, October 03, 2025 06:59PM
Hearst Television News Policy Statements
Hearst Television operates under the premise that first is desired, right is required in everything we do.Our purpose is one of service, providing quality news and information to the local television markets in which we operate.
Published: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 05:52PM
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by: Devon Armijo
Sky 7 has been providing unmatched coverage of New Mexico's top stories since 1980. Click through this slideshow to see photos of each version of New Mexico's helicopter.
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