The Alamogordo football team cruised to a 54-0 victory over the Chaparral Lobos on Friday night at Tiger Stadium in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Tigers (7-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) ended the game with 3:45 remaining in regulation after reaching the 50-point margin required to

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In her bid for Los Angeles mayor, Nithya Raman ran as an outsider. The democratic socialist didn’t win a single endorsement from her 14 colleagues on the city council. The police union opposed her, she had friction with the Jewish community and the Democratic establishment lined

In New Mexico we’re rightfully proud of our great outdoors, so it was a smart move in 2019 when lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to create the Outdoor Recreation Division. They believed it was another way to diversify the economy. “This is a great move to support an industry that’s

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion worth of its own shares in the third quarter, but Geico disappointed and its overall profit fell more than 28% as the value of its investments changed. But the buybacks likely came to a halt recently as Berkshire’s Class A stock

Five people have been federally charged in an alleged Hobbs-based drug trafficking operation involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, mailed shipments, interstate travel and electronic payments. Prosecutors say the group moved narcotics from Arizona and California to New Mexico and transferred about $186,851 in drug proceeds. Charges include conspiracy, money laundering and, for

Lillie Kolich won a live-show spot on "The Voice" after her cut week performance of "Friday I’m in Love." The post Lillie Kolich advances to live shows on ‘The Voice’ with unique performance appeared first on KOB 4 .

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs.

Low-level offenders assist with sandbags under supervision

Robert Randazzo, a neon artist in Albuquerque, is restoring vintage signs along Route 66, using decades of expertise to bring iconic landmarks back to life.

The No. 5-seeded Alamogordo football team (6-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) takes on No. 12 Chaparral (4-6, 1-6 District 2-5A) in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium. The post Alamogordo football blows past Chaparral in first-round playoff matchup appeared first on

An Albuquerque man is rescuing and restoring vintage neon signs from Route 66, preserving New Mexico's history and the stories behind them

Santa Rosa ended Loving’s NMAA 2A playoff run with a 35-6 victory, overcoming the Falcons’ early 6-0 lead. The No. 5-seeded Lions led 14-6 at halftime and scored twice in the third quarter to pull away. Loving finished the 2026 season 4-7, while Santa Rosa advances to face Eunice in

Southwest Colorado leaders say more than 1,900 homes were evacuated and rebuilding after recent flooding could take months and millions of dollars. The post Over 1,900 homes evacuated in Durango as Colorado flood recovery begins appeared first on KOB 4 .

UPDATE: New Mexico State Police say the crash happened just after 4 p.m. along US-70 and Old Mescalero Road. Officers say a black passenger car with three passengers was northbound on Old Mescalero Road. The driver ran a stop sign at US-70 and crashed into a van with ten passengers

Crews began post-fire recovery work in the Lincoln National Forest’s South Fork burn scar, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars. The $38-million project will reduce wildfire fuel, erosion, and safety risks through 2030, with wood chips supporting soil stabilization

Reported voter turnout was down 7% from the last midterm election but individual polling locations saw good turnout and a calm crowd. The post Lincoln County voter turnout drops in miderm election appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Las Cruces, N.M. (KVIA) -- Deshawndre Washington, the former New Mexico State University men's basketball player who delayed his hazing case twice in August, will allegedly appear in court virtually for a motion hearing on Monday.This comes three months after Washington failed to appear in a Doña Ana County courthouse

Take a trip back in time to read about what has happened in the month of November in Ruidoso as far back as 1951. The post Ruidoso ‘Way Back When’ November 1951 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin explains why Sunland Park's $8.25 million bond questions were omitted from the Nov. 3 ballot.

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

Eagles season comes to an end with district title and overall record of 8-3

NEW YORK (AP) — The overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week. The biggest tremors were felt in shares of companies tied to the boom in artificial intelligence on concerns that a Democratic Congress will put the brakes on further development of

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump was headed to Louisiana on Saturday to announce a partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students who came through the foster care system. The first lady also planned to attend the LSU-Alabama football game in

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearing-in of the new Congress on Jan. 3. Early votes in the House next year are expected to focus on boosting Medicaid and restoring an enhanced tax subsidy that

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Democrat Scott Colom hasn’t won Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, but the local prosecutor was welcomed as a historic figure Friday as he strolled through the Farish Street business district where civil rights leaders once organized. “It’s so wonderful! It’s so wonderful to have Scott Colom as

Artesia beats Lovington in straight sets.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Andy Soma, 24, doesn’t identify with either political party, and he’s been skipping elections since he became old enough to vote. But this year, disappointed with the economy and President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, he cast his midterm ballot for Roy Cooper, the North Carolina Democrat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans aren’t holding back. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described this week’s elections as an “extinction-level event” for the GOP. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz likened it to a “Watergate-level repudiation.” Former Vice President Mike Pence called it a “reckoning.” For all the apocalyptic talk emerging from a midterm

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (AP) — Two skydivers who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground. The accident occurred Friday and involved two licensed, experienced skydivers at Skydive Elsinore, the company said in a statement. The Riverside County

PAYSANDÚ, Uruguay (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay on Saturday to build bridges of fraternity and faith, as he used his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region’s beloved mate tea and raise the profile of the Catholic Church

Driver arrested for DWI after three-vehicle crash on US-70

CAIRO (AP) — Airstrikes hit homes in a village near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, killing at least 25 people and wounding 30 others, mostly women and children, a spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi-run Health Ministry said. Speaking to The Associated Press, Anees Alasbahi accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the

State Department requested charge dropped "because it was complicating extradition process"

Failure to appear in court charges dismissed for Deshawndre Washington

Lino uses his phone and memory to follow recipes as he takes on the challenge of running his own bakery.

Police say two KFC employees fought over the preparation of biscuits using scissors and a frying basket

Bernalillo County’s cold case rape unit says new testing and reviews helped prosecutors charge 34 people since 2023. The post Progress made in prosecuting cold case rape crimes appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico is studying a possible I-27 route across about 92 miles of U.S. 64 and 87 from the Texas state line to I-25 in Raton. The post New Mexico could get another interstate: I-27 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A judge ordered New Mexico to rewrite part of its education fix after finding the state still falls short for vulnerable students. The post Judge orders New Mexico to revise education plan for Native and at-risk students appeared first on KOB 4 .

In this week’s Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about New Mexico's election results and questions about universal childcare and healthcare for Deb Haaland's incoming administration. The post Eye on New Mexico: November 06, 2026 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Gov.-elect Haaland met with Gov. Lujan Grisham Friday, promising a smooth transition. Any New Mexican can apply to join the new administration. The post ‘A smooth transition’: Lujan Grisham, Haaland discuss transfer of power appeared first on KOB 4 .

The future of Sunspot Solar Observatory is in question after the National Science Foundation announced plans to demolish the campus following a contained mercury leak in the Dunn Telescope. Community advocates, elected officials and preservation groups are challenging the decision, seeking alternatives that could preserve the historic site for research,

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs. The post Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute appeared first on Alamogordo News

Southwest Hatch Chile Paella puts a New Mexico spin on the Spanish classic with roasted Hatch chiles, smoky chorizo, chicken, shrimp, corn, black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes. Saffron broth and spices flavor the rice, while gentle, unstirred cooking creates the prized browned socarrat. Serve this colorful, family-style centerpiece with cilantro

Fall temperatures are improving fishing conditions across New Mexico, with trout and catfish providing the best action. Catfishing is very good at Oasis Park Lake, while trout fishing is strong at Canjilon Lakes, Fenton Lake, the Rio Chama, and Seven Springs Kids’ Pond. Conditions range from slow to fair on

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs. The post Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute appeared first on Carlsbad Current

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Gov.-elect Deb Haaland say they’re working toward a smooth transition. Here’s what they discussed.

Residents say they're left with detours 4-5 times longer than normal.

Rain wraps up in ABQ by midnight, but southern NM gets more overnight rain & light mountain snow above 8,500 ft. Drier days ahead! The post From showers to sunshine: What’s ahead for New Mexico’s weather appeared first on KOB 4 .

Cruise into the science behind how speed cameras and sensors know just how fast a car is going as well as an explanation for the Doppler Effect. The post Learn Science with Dr. V: Speed, sound and the Doppler Effect appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs. The post Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute appeared first on Ruidoso News

Three Deming police officers fatally shot Jaime Aguilar during a Nov. 5 pursuit. State Police are also investigating a second man's death nearby.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Drone and missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States. Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. are to meet on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of

Details are scarce on the death of Dr. Heather Kovich, 49, who had lived and worked in the Shiprock area for several decades and mentor medica…

For an additional $2 million, the San Francisco-based nonprofit would continue to operate in Santa Fe through June 2027.

Data center regulation itself was not on most midterm ballots, but hard-line stances against the server warehouses were woven into the platfor…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called Deb Haaland’s election as her successor “a gift … to New Mexico” at a joint news conference Friday.

However, experts warn this shift may not be permanent as it depends on Democrats fulfilling campaign promises.

Lawmakers plan a bill to close a gap in existing state law that lets local police hand people to ICE informally, as Santa Fe saw a surge in ar…

New Mexico immigrant advocates on Friday released emails and other evidence they say show that some local law enforcement agencies have widespread practices of referring arrestees and detainees to federal immigration agents for deportation.

A trial date has been scheduled for the man accused of killing Giovanni's pizza shop owner, Rosario "Ross" Zito.

A judge decided to keep Elaina Gomez-Villeda in jail after police said her 10-year-old son got a gun and fatally shot a teenage girl. The post Mother of boy who shot teen to remain in jail appeared first on KOB 4 .

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham welcomed governor-elect Deb Haaland to start planning a smooth transition of power. Tuesday, Haaland defeated her Republican opponent, Gregg Hull. Her victory made history as the first Native American woman elected governor of any U.S. state. New Mexico

Emmy Harvey will share 100 years of Las Cruces cotton-ginning history during a free Nov. 12 presentation at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

“I think it honors the land,” said Kim Brown, CEO of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office has released emails to an Albuquerque news organization after the New Mexico Supreme Court refused to ove…

The state has until late March to file a supplement to its lackluster education reform plan, a state District Court judge ruled.

A secondhand goods facility at the convenience center in Eldorado is back open after being closed for about a year.

An 18-year-old has been arrested after making school shooting threats in Gallup

Two left lanes are currently closed on I-25 northbound at Comanche due to a crash.

Federal judges handed the NCAA a significant victory in its struggle to implement a new five-year eligibility ruling, though the win does nothing to tamp down dozens of similar lawsuits playing out in state courts across the country. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver reversed a lower-court decision

NMED NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Environment Department today announced the establishment of the Food Service Operator Advisory Group to strengthen collaboration with New Mexico’s restaurant industry, improve regulatory processes and advance food safety statewide. The group will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. The advisory group will

JERUSALEM (AP) — In the space of about 24 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested cutting off aid to Israel, a staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race and the vice president partly blamed his own party’s landslide defeat on U.S.-Israel relations. The rupture caused by Israel’s devastating

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, is behind many of the administration’s signature domestic policy initiatives — especially its sweeping crackdown on immigration. An outspoken defender of Trump’s most far-reaching goals to remake government going back to his 2016 run for president,

LONDON (AP) — For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharply rejected President Donald Trump’s fist-in-the-eye stewardship of the United States that had started a war with Iran, forged

“The delays are entirely due to unanticipated contractor issues,” the developer wrote in an email this week.

The Bureau of Land Management plans to drop pellets of tebuthiuron, a soil-activated herbicide, on about 2,929 acres of sagebrush in the first…

Nair will help coordinate Haaland’s staffing, Cabinet appointments and policy priorities, according to a news release issued early Friday.

In a handful of holdout states, Democrats appear ready to use their newly won statehouse dominance to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In at least four states — Georgia, Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin — the midterm election results have tilted the political calculus toward expansion, though lawmakers have

WASHINGTON — The chair of the campaign arm for U.S. House Democrats said during a Friday press conference that this week’s midterm elections resulted in an overwhelming blue wave because of Latinos. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said majorities won in the House and the Senate by Democrats

Outgoing New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with her successor, fellow Democrat Deb Haaland, Friday morning on the fourth floor of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe to offer some parting advice.

WASHINGTON — Voters may have given Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections, but Republicans will remain in charge of both chambers during the lame-duck session that spans November and December. The relatively brief five-week schedule, which begins Monday, gives GOP leaders a chance to wrap up unfinished work

Along with a dramatic change in congressional majorities on Election Day, an analysis from the National Conference of State Legislatures showed large shifts in legislative majorities around the country, flipping from a majority of Republican legislatures to majority Democratic. Democrats also now hold a large number of trifectas, said the

Residents are cleaning up from catastrophic flooding along the Tennessee-Georgia border that forecasters are calling a once-in-a-1,000 year event. The National Weather Service says the communities of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, got more than 10 inches of rain over just six hours early Thursday, causing record flooding just months

Talks between ESPN and College Football Playoff are in the final stages of review in their bid to expand the postseason to 24 teams, the CFP has announced. Though no timeline was provided, a formal decision on the agreement will come following the review, the CFP said. The deal would

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Pena has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Pena was centered Friday well south of the Hawaiian islands. A hurricane center advisory says the storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It was located about 650 miles southeast of South Point, Hawaii,

Doña Ana Community College will host a free, public celebration of first-generation college students Nov. 12 at its Espina Campus in Las Cruces.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy Gila Regional Medical Center held its annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration in the main parking lot of the hospital on Oct. 31, 2026. Costumed kids and families lined up before the event was set to start at 3 p.m., so they were let in

Dancers of all ages enjoy themselves at a prior ceilidh at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo The lively ceilidh band plays for last year’s ceilidh at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy band LOS ALAMOS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS NEW RELEASE Scottish Country Dancing and Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) dancing are among Scotland’s most joyful and

PARIS (AP) — A decade ago, U.S. President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents of right-wing populism see the U.S. vote as the latest sign of

LONDON (AP) — For three straight years while he worked at BBC radio stations, Russell Brand was awarded a notable distinction by The Sun, Britain’s largest tabloid: “Shagger of the Year.” It was, of course, in perfect alignment with the bad-lad image Brand cultivated that rode a thin line between

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will elevate Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, the first shake-up of his administration officials since Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterms. Former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will move to the “Trump Political Operation,” the president announced in an

Cornell University’s Faculty Senate has voted “no confidence” in the school’s leadership over its handling of sexual assault allegations on campus. The move Friday follows a former student’s lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The vote followed weeks of debate among professors over whether

Albuquerque’s Route 66 Burque Battle will bring barbers to the Albuquerque Convention Center for seven competition categories and other live events. The post Albuquerque’s Route 66 Burque Battle to bring boxing and barbers to convention center appeared first on KOB 4 .

A 41-year-old Mescalero woman faces a federal strangulation charge after an alleged March assault left a victim with serious neck injuries.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy A first-time event held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026 was created by Patricia and Guadalupe Cano as a traditional Mexican ceremony of Days of the Dead. Los Dias de Muerto, with the explanation of Vida, Muerte y Tradición - life, death and tradition.

New Mexico desert icons collapse after heavy storms Albuquerque Journal

A Texas man who was accused of sexually assaulting a runaway girl in Ruidoso over three years ago will spend over a decade in prison. Kory Jolly, 41, received a 12-year prison sentence in 12th Judicial District Court on Wednesday after pleading no contest to two counts of criminal sexual

Meet Sonny, the Humane Society of Lincoln County’s Pet of the Week. This clever, treat-motivated 6-month-old lab mix already knows several tricks and is learning to manage his enthusiastic puppy energy. Sonny is seeking a loving family ready to continue his training and enjoy his playful personality. Contact HSLC at

New Mexico this week starts sending what will be more than 750,000 books to thousands of students in grades K-3 as part of a new at-home reading initiative to help with the state’s literacy goals.

A Texas man who was accused of sexually assaulting a runaway girl in Ruidoso over three years ago will spend over a decade in prison. Kory Jolly, 41, received a 12-year prison sentence in 12th Judicial District Court on Wednesday after pleading no contest to two counts of criminal sexual

Lawmakers talk immediate and long-term relief efforts

(KVIA) -- A Mescalero woman has been charged with assault by strangulation and suffocation after allegedly choking someone, causing serious injuries, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico said Friday. In March, 41-year-old Julianna Venego allegedly strangled the victim during an incident at her home, USAO said. Authorities said

NMSU's Military and Veterans Appreciation Week runs Nov. 7-13, with a Veterans Day parade, campus ceremonies, free picnic and other events in Las Cruces.

DEMING, N.M. - On November 5, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Deming Police Department (DPD). Agents learned that at approximately 4:29 p.m., DPD officers were dispatched to 220 Spruce Street in Deming following a report of shots fired.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkey on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like oil

A federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from breaking ground for his towering memorial arch. But that hasn’t stopped his administration from pushing forward with the plans for building it, starting with a glitzy new website launched Friday. The site showcases what it's calling the "Military Triumphal Arch,"

For students pursuing the humanities at Doña Ana Community College, learning may soon extend beyond textbooks and classrooms into hands-on work in the community.  A $150,000 grant is helping the college develop new opportunities for students...

Cristal Garcia spent 15 years helping design buildings. Then she began helping people find homes. Now she's taking on a new challenge; helping the rest of the country discover the people and places that make Southern New Mexico special. And she's...

For the fourth-straight year, official enrollment numbers at New Mexico State University have grown, with the main Las Cruces campus showing a 3.7% increase over 2025 – the largest percentage increase among all of New Mexico’s four-year state...

A coalition of conservation groups is asking the Bureau of Land Management to scrutinize a proposed copper mining operation along the New Mexico-Arizona state line that they say would threaten an important wildlife crossing.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham opts New Mexico into a federal education tax credit program, drawing criticism from teachers unions over public school funding.

A proposed high-voltage transmission project spanning southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona is moving through additional land-use reviews, with a […]

The Moriarty Lady Pintos closed out their 2026 volleyball season with a match against Taos on Thursday. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Moriarty Lady Pinto Battle Taos appeared first on East Mountain News .

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday requested to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration statuses could be verified. The move comes days after Republicans’ significant losses in the midterm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service said a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle near the White House with multiple guns, claiming he heard voices in his head telling him to kill President Donald Trump. The arrest Thursday night happened

Federal agents in unmarked vehicles descended on a neighborhood construction site in Bernalillo County’s South Valley on Thursday. A viral video circulating on social media shows an unmarked SUV accelerating to pass a pickup truck driving down the street, then quickly braking to cut of the truck as at least

Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV has opened a three-nation tour of Latin America.

Federal agents in unmarked vehicles descended on a neighborhood construction site in Bernalillo County’s South Valley on Thursday. A viral video circulating on social media shows an unmarked SUV accelerating to pass a pickup truck driving down the street, then quickly braking to cut of the truck as at least

The Alamogordo City Commission unanimously declared a flood emergency for Bonito Lake and its watershed, seeking state and federal funding for sediment and debris removal, repairs, watershed stabilization and source-water protection. Repeated storms over wildfire burn scars are rapidly filling sedimentation ponds, prompting officials to consider a permanent system and

Turnout higher than statewide participation

[Editor's Note: This is part 3 and the final part of the Grant County Commission Oct. 6, 2026, work session and October 8, regular meeting] By Jason Weiland Department head reports continued. Grant County Planning and Capital Projects Director Joseph Holguin reported progress on several construction projects. The Arenas Valley

[Editor's Note:' This is Part 2 of two Grant County Commission meetings, the work session on October. 6 and the regular meeting, October. 8, 2026] By Jason Weiland Following public comments, Grant County Fire Chief Roger Groves presented a proclamation recognizing October 4 through October 10, 2026, as Firefighter Appreciation

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida and charged with possessin…

A new federal report released the week before Tuesday’s midterm elections found that Americans experienced declines in several categories of violent and property crime victimization in 2025, including aggravated assaults, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. The preliminary survey findings from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics offers a fresh look

On Nov. 6, 2026, New Mexico Gov.-elect Deb Haaland named current Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Sarita Nair as her chief of staff.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was a state tournament that showed seeding don’t matter come playoff time and the Sandia Matadors boys soccer team was the prime example of that capturing the Class 5A state championship defeating Capital, 5-1. The Matadors came into the tournament as the 9-seed. They began their

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The one-seeded St. Pius X Sartans boys soccer team go back-to-back and win the Class 4A State Championship after defeating two-seeded Gadsden, 2-0. It was a defensive battle in the first half with the game remaining scoreless going into halftime. Then in the 55th minute, off of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Sandia Prep boys soccer team had been ranked as the number one seed all season long and Thursday afternoon capped off their season with a state championship after defeating three-seeded New Mexico Military Institute, 3-1. The Sundevils struck early after freshman forward Soukama Nakigan scored a

By Rodd Cayton — Water is an important, yet complicated issue, and a pair of experts from the UNM Utton Center spent the evening of Nov. 4 trying to help Corrales residents get a better handle on the state of water rights in the village. The New Mexico Constitution confirms

Incident teams will assist recovery efforts as officials assess damage and seek federal funding

A New Mexico judge ordered PED to address gaps in its Yazzie/Martinez education reform plan by March 26, 2027, after finding the proposal incomplete.

Bob Moore, El Paso Matters President and CEO, covers top stories each week.

Lady Hilltoppers are, back row left to right – Adison Gurley, Harper Reid, Addie DeBurgomater, Ajla Bock, Leah Gramer, Jayden Krupp, Margaret Steinkamp, Layla Larson, Zoe Romero, Maren Dixon, Chloe Coffee Middle row left to right – Rafa Rocha, Gracie Haagenstad, Kylee Lovato, Angelie Echave, Mayah Gurley, Emma Cartelli, Payton

Haaland names Sarita Nair as her chief of staff Albuquerque Journal

Nearly 10 months after a Special Use Permit was issued to the Española Pathways Shelter, city councilors questioned the organization’s CEO and executive director about whether the organization was following the permit’s requirements. At the Oct. 27 Española City Council meeting, Dena Moscola presented an operations report, which included information

Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year. CEO Elon Musk announced the model’s demise Friday with a curt post on X, his social media site, simply noting production of the vehicle “will be winding down” around the

A historic Taos Ski Valley hotel property is on the market for $8 million and will stay open this season. The post Historic Taos Valley ski lodge up for sale appeared first on KOB 4 .

Former state lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton wants to delay her federal sentencing by about two months after a jury convicted her on more than 30 counts. The post Sheryl Williams Stapleton wants to delay sentencing appeared first on KOB 4 .

A free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will offer cleanings, fillings, extractions and simple root canals to an expected 1,000 to 1,200 patients. The post Free dental clinic held at Tingley Coliseum appeared first on KOB 4 .

Rain chances will increase throughout the day, with the greatest coverage expected during the afternoon and evening. Numerous to widespread rain showers are forecast across southern New Mexico, while western and central areas will see isolated to scattered showers. The post Friday morning forecast: Rain expected later this evening appeared

The fall season is when most homeowners decide to protect their decks, here is one local store's opinion on what you will need to get it done. The post Keithley’s Korner: Expert advice on how to properly stain your deck appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A storm system that caused what the National Weather Service calls a catastrophic, 1,000-year flood along the Tennessee-Georgia state line moved up the Eastern Seaboard on Friday, prompting flood advisories in coastal areas from North Carolina to Massachusetts. In McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, residents and crews spent Friday cleaning

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Pena formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, well south of the Hawaiian islands. Pena had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and was centered about 650 miles (1,046 kilometers) southeast of South Point, Hawaii, and about 1,350 miles (2,173 kilometers) east-southeast of Johnston

Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, h…

Satellite analysis identified 166 methane “super emitter” incidents in Eddy and Lea counties between January 2025 and April 2026, yet only 2% appeared in operator reports. The findings have intensified calls for stronger monitoring as the Trump administration targets federal methane safeguards, while New Mexico considers a stricter state program

Carlsbad and Loving volleyball close out the regular season Nov. 5, followed by playoff football for Loving and Carlsbad Nov. 6-7. Both schools also compete in the state cross-country meet in Albuquerque. The calendar includes ongoing trout and bass fishing challenges, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities, wrestling tryouts and Carlsbad Roadrunners

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library began as a personal response to limited access to books and has grown into an international literacy movement. In Eddy County, children from birth through age five can receive a free book each month. The program supports early literacy, encourages family reading and helps local children

Arrests and reports from the RPD for the week of Halloween, Oct. 25-31. The post Ruidoso police blotter: Oct. 25-31 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

At just 6 months old and 35 pounds, Sonny is a delightful bundle of legs, wiggles and enthusiasm wrapped in a sleek black coat. The post Pet of the Week: Sonny appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Congressman Gabe Vasquez's fiancee Nikki Santos has given birth to a son on election eve. The post U.S. Rep Vasquez announces birth of a son appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The latest “Land of the People” exhibit, opening Saturday at the Branigan Cultural Center, will feature the Chiricahua Apache Nation. Scott Brocato spoke with museum curator Analisa Torres about the exhibit.

Cornell University’s Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school’s top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student’s lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024. The resolution passed 75-50, with five faculty

Warm holiday meals for flood victims and community

Reeb re-elected to House seat, leaves DA’s office

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — With more than 95% of the votes counted, New Zealand’s election produced no definitive victory for the right or the left on Saturday but the incumbent conservative government hovered on the brink of a wafer-thin majority that could allow it to eke out a precarious

San Juan County residents can drop off gift-filled shoeboxes at collection sites in Farmington and Aztec

For just over a year, filmmaker Ben Clark has traveled the world with his documentary film, “Preserved,” hoping to spread the message that “a rebalance in the systems that we need to survive is extremely possible.” The film is a look into Ver…

Democratic U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez won reelection to New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District with 62% of the vote, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, who received 38%. First elected in 2020, Leger Fernandez highlighted her work expanding RECA compensation for Trinity Test downwinders. Zamora campaigned on property rights, border

Front page of the Nov. 4, 1942 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Washington, Nov. 5. – This city was startled today by a sensational rumor that former president Theodore Roosevelt had been killed in the wilds of Africa, where he is on a hunting trip. Although immediate steps were

A free youth homelessness discussion takes place Nov. 6 in Las Cruces. Young people, service providers and community members are invited to participate.

Supporters praise expanded educational opportunities, while adversaries warn that the program could disproportionately benefit wealthier families

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that

While all the other fall sports are entering the playoff phase of the season, the volleyball regular season continues for another week. Oct. 27 Española Valley 3, Moriarty 0 The Lady Sundevils (3-17, 2-2 in District 1-4A) became the road warriors, defeating the Lady Pintos 25-23, 25-18, 25-23. Pojoaque Valley

Hurd reelected in district that covers vast swaths of western and southern Colorado after one of most closely watched races in country

UNITARIAN CHURCH NEWS RELEASE The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at noon Sunday, November 8, at 1738 North Sage Street. There has been an increase in interest around Universal Basic Income (UBI). Support has grown, even among conservatives.

Third annual Run to Remember invites the community to honor loved ones through movement and connection YMCA NEWS RELEASE A parent, a grandparent, a friend. Someone whose memory still makes you smile. Whoever you carry in your heart, The Family YMCA invites you to join its third annual Día de

The Balloons and Tunes Festival lifted off Friday morning in Artesia, with pilots Steve Mezzancello and Steve Wilson launching the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Empty Nest from Park Junior High School. Weather permitting, festivities continue Saturday at sunrise at Eagle Draw Park with live music, food trucks and a

Meadow City Academy of Music has arranged for Emi Arte Flamenco to return to Las Vegas to conduct introductory Flamenco classes on Saturday, Nov. 21st at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom. What an amazing opportunity to learn about Flamenco Dance/Music and to be instructed by La Emi, an internationally known artist.

U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government is seeking specific security guarantees from Western allies for post-war support.

USGS data shows peak flows and reservoir levels during latest flood disaster

Matthew Martinez has lived nearly all his 60 years on a piece of property on the Navajo River and never saw severe flooding until now.

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of hundreds of people has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 1…

Recovery, recycling and composting have cut food waste at many schools and provide a learning opportunity for students.

State officials now say the Energy Department must demonstrate its commitment to the cleanup or they’ll pursue litigation.

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

Satellite data identified 166 methane “super emitter” events in Eddy and Lea counties between January 2025 and April 2026, but only 2% matched operator reports. The findings renew calls for expanded monitoring as federal methane safeguards face rollback. New Mexico officials are proposing stricter state rules, including third-party satellite data

Artesia volleyball team defeats Lovington in straight sets on Thursday night at the Bulldog Pit.

Volunteers and homeowners work to clear mud and debris

Villagers from El Balcón in Guerrero, Mexico, share harrowing experiences of being kidnapped by a cartel.

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 2026): The New Mexico Police Department said on Thursday at 4:29 p.m., Deming Police Department officers went to 220 Spruce St. after reports of shots fired. An officer saw the suspect, 28-year-old Jaime Aguilar, who allegedly ignored officer's commands to stop during a foot chase, NMSP said.

Judge rules New Mexico's Yazzie-Martinez education reform plan insufficient Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque voters approve all three municipal ballot measures Albuquerque Journal

What does New Mexico’s Jason Eck think of a separate Group of Six playoff? Albuquerque Journal

Alamogordo earned the No. 5 seed in the Class 5A state football tournament and will host No. 12 Chaparral at Tiger Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6. The playoff rematch comes one week after the Tigers’ 56-7 victory over the Lobos, with a quarterfinal berth at stake. Coaches emphasize defense, key

A suspect is dead after a police shooting in Deming related to a homicide.

Mayfield High School students are selling handmade bracelets through Nov. 6 to support fair-trade artisans and community programs in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

The Village of Ruidoso revealed a new array of solar panels at the Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant under protest from two community members. The post Solar panel ribbon cutting met with light push back appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Former Las Cruces teacher Wyatt Cornelius was sentenced to two years in prison for child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon in Deming that began with a report of gunfire and ended with three Deming Police officers fat...

New Mexico animal health officials have shifted to regional New World screwworm-infested zone maps because detections have recently expanded in the so...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A former Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach was sentenced to two years in prison for having sexually inappropriate communications with a student, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to

Emily Stark as Mollie Raulston in the foreground, while Terry Berry as Mr. Paravacini looks on. Photo by Thomas Graves Patrick Webb as Detective Sergeant Trotter. Photo by Thomas Graves LALT NEWS RELEASE The world’s longest running play, “The Mousetrap,” by Agatha Christie, will hit the Los Alamos Little Theatre’s

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham opted New Mexico into Trump’s school choice tax credit, drawing a mix of praise and outrage.

The office of Attorney General Rob Bonta, the defendant in each of the lawsuits, said it was reviewing the filings and that it was committed t…

State officials now say the Energy Department must demonstrate its commitment to the cleanup or they’ll pursue litigation.

A judge is overseeing a lawsuit challenging the plans.

Residents on Red Rock and Baja Waldo roads in western Santa Fe County have had an hour added to their drive to Santa Fe after Santo Domingo Pu…

It’s also the third day this week that the president delivered remarks fixated on his pet projects in Washington.

Twenty-five years ago, the state of New Mexico carried out its first and only execution since 1960, killing Terry Clark by lethal injection.

New analyses of a permitting reform bill U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has championed say that its provisions would reduce emissions and costs to ratepayers, as well as recover billions of dollars from data center developers.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to establish the Oval Office and White House Cabinet Room as a national monument in order to prevent any major renovations to those spaces that are not approved by Congress. Trump, who tore down the East Wing of the White

The blue wave that swept across Tuesday’s midterm election will deliver Democrats new power over state government, giving them the opportunity to advance long-sought policy changes. Democrats flipped hundreds of seats, won control of several GOP-held chambers, broke veto-proof supermajorities and won a majority of governorships for the first time

Kenneth Manuel Aguirre, 44, of Las Cruces pleaded guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges. He faces five years to life in prison.

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Winter weather is closer than you think, and the County would like to remind motorists of some important safety considerations. Streets may be snow-packed and slippery during winter storms. It is the responsibility of every motorist to have their vehicle ready for winter conditions, and to drive

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE In observance of Veterans Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Wednesday. In addition, the

STATE BAR NEWS RELEASE The State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division will be hosting its annual Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on Saturday, Nov. 14 telephonically from 9 a.m. to noon (MT). During the program, New Mexico residents can get their legal questions answered for free or receive a referral

LAHS DECA President Presley Haight and Vice President of Career Development Michael Velasquez-Saiz prepare sock collection boxes. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos High School (LAHS) DECA Chapter is collectingsocks for homeless shelters in Santa Fe and Espanola during the month of November. Collection boxes are located at

She won reelection Tuesday and plans to stop working as a special prosecutor to rejoin the state House in January.

The New Mexico PRC voted Thursday to expedite the approval process for transferring the community system from Melody Ranch Water Co. LLC to a …

The announced transition team members include several campaign officials and people who served under Haaland at the Department of the Interior.

Two iconic rock formations that long attracted tourists and photographers to a remote part of New Mexico have collapsed.

As part of Tyson’s participation, the festival will donate 1,000 of his books to New Mexico schools, libraries and educational nonprofit organ…

The Alamogordo Tigers football team secured the No. 5 seed in the Class 5A state tournament when the New Mexico Activities Association released its playoff bracket on Sunday. Alamogordo (6-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) will host the No. 12-seeded Chaparral Lobos (4-6, 1-6 District 2-5A) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6,

Five people face federal charges in an alleged Hobbs-based drug trafficking operation that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl through mailed shipments across New Mexico, Arizona and California. Investigators say the group moved nearly $187,000 through electronic payment platforms and adapted after seizures. The defendants face conspiracy and money-laundering charges; Cesar Huerta

New Mexico utility regulators on Thursday approved an expedited process for reviewing a potential takeover of a small-town water company that suffered a “complete” water outage in 2025.

“House District 38 is a beautiful district filled with the most incredible people. I am honored to represent them,” David Mooney said.

Eighteen-year-olds have had the ballot since 1971. That should be the age of eligibility to serve in the state House and Senate.

The mutation runs in families, with a 50/50 chance of heritability, and New Mexico is considered a global epicenter for it.

The 260 certified observers enlisted to watch key steps of New Mexico’s 2026 general election said the process went “smoothly overall,” according to a news release this week from Observe New Mexico Elections, though a small number of voters seeking to register and vote on Tuesday faced delays.

Alabama Republicans had hoped Rep. Shomari Figures would deliver a concession speech on Tuesday night after the state legislature redrew his district to be more GOP-friendly. Instead, the Democrat declared victory — winning nearly 54% of the vote. “We know what happened with this district,” Figures told supporters as he

Research estimates data centers raised Southwest wholesale power prices 8.6%. Sen. Martin Heinrich backs legislation to protect utility customers from grid costs.

Their motion marked the first time developers expressed a desire to delay the air quality permit’s timeline as the constructed buildings at the Southern New Mexico campus remain without power.

BY THERESA CULLCounty CouncilorLos Alamos County Dear Los Alamos County Residents, Thank you for electing me to County Council for another 4-year term. I appreciate your confidence in me serving as your representative. I look forward to continuing to make progress in housing and economic development, and I commit to

LARSO is looking for volunteers to help with congregate meals and the front desk in Los Alamos at Fuller Lodge! Lunch Helpers: Help set up the dining area, offer beverages, assist with trays, and clean up after lunch. Lunch Greeters: Greet diners and check them off the lunch list. Front

BY JAMES WERNICKELos Alamos To the 4,276 Los Alamos voters who placed their confidence in me, thank you. Earning more than 47% of the vote as a third-party candidate is something I’m incredibly proud of. I’m grateful to everyone who supported my campaign, challenged my ideas, or simply took the

The ACLU applauded the move, citing racial bias in the death penalty’s implementation.

The Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, Page A-6 story “City’s eviction prevention fund dry after two weeks” in The Santa Fe New Mexican did not end. The …

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The numbers of those who gathered for an election night watch party at Western New Mexico University’s Miller Library were small, but they offered s...

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that the state will join a new federal scholarship tax program created by the Trump administration, a move New Mexico teachers’ unions are describing as a “betrayal.”

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 38-year-old Alamogordo man received a 15-year prison sentence for stealing and transporting firearms, said U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. In January, Shawn Cole Camu stole two firearms from a Federal Firearms Licensee in El Paso, the attorney's office

Construction begins Nov. 9 on an aquatic playground and improvements at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces. Learn about restroom closures, restricted areas and the project timeline.

Two new New World screwworm cases, including an infected horse, have been identified in Otero County, prompting New Mexico officials to expand movement restrictions across Otero and Doña Ana counties. The parasite can kill livestock and infect pets, wildlife and people. Owners should monitor wounds and contact the Livestock Board

The age of the typical first-time homebuyer last year remained stuck at a historic high of 40 years old as younger people continue to get the worst of brutally high prices and interest rates in much of the country. That’s according to new data from the National Association of Realtors,

The New Mexico Department of Transportation invites you to a public meeting to share information regarding their study of the US 64/87 corridor between Raton and the Texas state line. This study is being conducted as part of the broader Ports to Plains initiative and examines the potential conversion of…

Albuquerque – Just before 11:00 AM, a motor vehicle crash was reported on eastbound Interstate 40 near the San Mateo off-ramp. One vehicle was observed spun out in the travel lanes. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department, along with emergency medical personnel from Albuquerque Ambulance, responded to the scene. It

One play. One second. And one fumble cost the Española Valley football team its regular season finale in a 34-30 loss to Taos on Friday. The price for that loss was being sent south on Saturday afternoon to meet eighth-seeded Valencia in the opening round of the Class 4A state

New Mexico state Rep. Andrea Reeb, a Republican, announces she's staying in the Legislature after all, after announcing resignation in October.

Rep. Ray Lara won an unopposed fifth term in New Mexico House District 34 and outlined his priorities for infrastructure, education, health care and border-region growth.

BY RANDALL RYTILos Alamos The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), introduced by New Mexico’s U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and three senators from both parties, offers an opportunity to make progress on these challenges. The bill would streamline energy project approvals, expand transmission capacity and modernize the electric grid,

Sen. Jim Townsend, R-Artesia, shares what he feels went wrong for Republicans on Tuesday night and what they can do to gain ground in New Mexico.

CFO says there’s no hiring freeze, but vacant positions will be assessed

Sunland Park Casino is entering a new chapter following a $2 million renovation that has transformed its gaming floor and brought new attractions to the longtime entertainment destination. The improvements include updated interiors, a...

The bedroom door was open just a crack. Light spilled through the narrow opening into the darkened hallway, creating a scene that most people might have walked past without a second thought. But Eugenia “Jean” Conway stopped. Something about the...

A ceremony was held earlier today in Silver City for Cornerstone Apartments, a 30-unit affordable housing development designed to assist […]

Republican Andrea Reeb is headed back to the New Mexico House in January after voters reelected the veteran prosecutor just weeks after a federal court ruling prompted her to resign her legislative seat to protect criminal cases she was prosecuting. Reeb announced Thursday that she will serve the new term

Of 318 total votes, 59% opposed the proposal to increase debt and fund road improvements

KC Counts talks with Las Cruces Bulletin Executive Editor Kurt Johnson about playoffs, NMSU Homecoming Week and more.

Little-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation’s second most…

Court documents reveal President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the ongoing war.

A fire in a multifamily row house in New York early Thursday has killed six people and injured nine others.

Longtime owner reflects on damage to family condo

Congressional delegation says an estimated 700 homes were damaged across Archuleta and Rio Grande counties

Longtime owner reflects on damage to family condo

Albuquerque – On October 29, 2026, agents executed the warrant and encountered Angel Ramirez, the sole adult in the home. Inside the master bedroom, investigators allegedly located multiple duffel bags containing large quantities of narcotics, bulk U.S. currency, and numerous firearms. Laboratory field testing confirmed the presence of fentanyl and

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Penn State University challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to som…

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Hollyberry Fair The Presbyterian Española Hospital Auxiliary members invite the public to attend the 2026 Hollyberry Fair scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday

Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes add Southwestern flavor to a comforting vegetable classic. Shredded cabbage, roasted Hatch chiles, cornmeal, cheese and spices create tender centers with crisp, golden edges. Serve these easy, budget-friendly pancakes alongside grilled meats, chicken or soup, topped with Hatch Chile Lime Crema, sour cream and green onions.

Four business red-tagged in city’s latest inspection report Albuquerque Journal

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – From prehistoric fossils to the mysteries of outer space, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has spent four decades bringing the state’s scientific history to life. Now, as the museum celebrates its 40th anniversary, staff members are reflecting on its evolution

Now that we’re in November, we can probably acknowledge that New Mexico is quickly working its way into winter. Thanksgiving is almost here, and Christmas is right around the corner, so it’s just about time to welcome craft fairs and other seasonal events to our weekly roster of things to

Column by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — Governor-elect Deb Haaland is wasting no time filling top positions in her new administration. She is expected to name key leaders of her transition later today and will make her first major staff announcement on Friday when she is expected to

Pagosa Springs resort reopens spa services, although original pools remain closed

An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died from measles, the state’s first such death in 36 years.

Today through Nov. 14 *Clovis Roots Program – St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1215 Gila St., Clovis. Free program for ages 8-16; bringing creativity to life through arts and music. Free tablets; theater, music, dance, social emotional learning. Program will culminate with a public performance. Sponsored by New Mexico Black

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in House District 64 sent Andrea Reeb back to Santa Fe on Tuesday, three weeks after she quit. Now the Clovis Republican says she’s coming back to the House. Reeb announced Thursday that she will take her seat for the upcoming term. She won re-election

The British comedian faces a significant prison term when sentenced Monday.

Deb Haaland was the apparent winner in the race to become New Mexico’s next governor, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Haaland, 65, earned 412,834 votes or 57% of the total cast, according to unofficial results from the New Mexico secretary of state. That’s compared with

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in House District 64 sent Andrea Reeb back to Santa Fe on Tuesday, three weeks after she quit. Now the Clovis Republican says she’s coming back to the House. Reeb announced Thursday that she will take her seat for the upcoming term. She won re-election

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — There are weekends and then there are weekends. This one has playoff soccer, back-to-back hockey, a veteran stand-up comedian doing two shows a night, a 30th anniversary animal rescue gala, a free book festival and a star party in the mountains. Pick your adventure

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Dust off the bell-bottoms. Watermelon Mountain Ranch, the Rio Rancho no-kill shelter that bills itself as New Mexico’s largest, throws its 30th anniversary Fur Ball on Saturday, and every ticket helps homeless dogs and cats get a second chance. The gala, themed “30 Years

A new community mural along JJ Clarke Drive in Artesia celebrates the city’s history and everyday life. Artist Kirsten Mauritsen and Artesia Clean and Beautiful Director Linda Stevens completed the project Thursday morning after beginning work in July. The mural is the third community artwork installed along the drive, adding

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Dust off the bell-bottoms. Watermelon Mountain Ranch, the Rio Rancho no-kill shelter that bills itself as New Mexico’s largest, throws its 30th anniversary Fur Ball on Saturday, and every ticket helps homeless dogs and cats get a second chance. The gala, themed “30 Years

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A heated City Council debate over mayoral power and legislative control erupted into personal sparring Nov. 2 before councilors narrowly approved a permanent task force to review Albuquerque’s city charter. During its Nov. 2 meeting, the City Council narrowly approved Ordinance O-26-66 on a

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Oct. 29, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026. Oct. 29 11:21 a.m. Property Found, Calvary de Taos — Caller said someone dropped off a child’s blue bike out of...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A heated City Council debate over mayoral power and legislative control erupted into personal sparring Nov. 2 before councilors narrowly approved a permanent task force to review Albuquerque’s city charter. During its Nov. 2 meeting, the City Council narrowly approved Ordinance O-26-66 on a

New Mexico broadband officials are seeking public input to define a Minimum Digital Living Standard baseline for internet access.

“As a Diné woman, I’ve always been proud of who I am, but this moment was different,” said Berny Sandoval, who lives in Chinle, Ariz.

The region has a population of about 1,200 people, but its 120,000 acres straddling the San Juan River between Farmington and Shiprock make it difficult to respond in emergencies such as this, chapter officials said.

The motion marked the first time developers have expressed a desire to delay the air quality permit’s timeline.

Tuesday’s General Election in Rio Arriba County will go down in history, as the first female sheriff was elected. Democrat candidate Monica Salazar faced Republican opponent Robert Vigil for the seat. She garnered 8,531 votes to Vigil’s 3,769, according to the Secretary of State Office’s website. It seems Rio Arriba

As Veterans Day approaches, Artesia honors veterans whose service continues beyond the uniform. Former soldiers, Marines, and airmen now serve as educators, leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, ministers, and public servants. Their sacrifices—and those of their families—include visible and invisible wounds. The community is urged to move beyond words by listening, connecting,

Artesia Public Library’s “Holiday Cards for the Troops” drive invites residents, businesses and organizations to send upbeat Christmas messages to military service members. Cards may be signed at the library or taken elsewhere and returned by Nov. 23. Librarian Wendy Kilpatrick will send them through United Soldiers and Sailors of

The Artesia volleyball team fell to Goddard in straight sets on Monday night at the Bulldog Pit.

No one knows exactly how many people have been killed in the Ukraine war, which has now lasted four years and eight months–longer than World War II in the Pacific, the American Civil War, or World War I. There is still no end in sight. Estimates of the human toll

Artesia boys and girls cross-country win the District 4-4A Meet on Friday.

Third-quarter sales slowed and inventory increased

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a vehicle that hit a pedestrian this evening in the area of San Mateo and Ross Ave. SE. Around 6:30 PM, officers responded to reports of a crash. An elderly man was struck by a vehicle, sustaining life-threatening

New Mexico joins federal school choice tax credit program Albuquerque Journal

Women make history in New Mexico and nationwide Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred at the Desert Willow Apartments at 8901 Jefferson NE. Earlier this evening, officers from the Valley Area Command responded to the call of a deceased person inside an apartment. Details are limited, but on the scene, we

MORIARTY, N.M. — Abigail Beukelman made her college athletic plans official Wednesday, signing a national letter of intent with The Master’s University. The Moriarty High School senior stands out across campus as a two-sport athlete for the Pintos, anchoring the defense on the soccer field and commanding the paint on

New Mexico’s Array Technologies to merge with Shoals in $1 billion deal, combining solar suppliers Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday announced that Las Cruces will be a key stop on its Rivalry Tour. The Globetrotters combine athleticism, theater and comedy in an entertaining style of basketball. "You're not just watching, you're part of it. You help decide," the team's

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. While Democrats gained control of the

New Mexico legislative Democrats unseated four incumbent Republicans on Tuesday, with leaders crediting the national “historic blue wave” for expanding the party’s already sizable majority in the state House of Representatives.

The campaigns are over, the ballots have largely been counted, and Southern New Mexico's voters have delivered a series of decisions that will shape government from the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office to the halls of Congress. Tuesday's general...

LAHS OLIONS BOOSTERS NEWS RELEASEThe Los Alamos High School Olions and Olions Boosters are proud to present Check Please, a comedic one-act play about a series of bad blind dates. The show runs for approximately 30 minutes and will be the school’s entry for the NMAA State High School One

PEEC NEWS RELEASE What makes our universe capable of supporting life? Could the universe have turned out very differently if a few fundamental numbers were even slightly changed? On Friday, November 13, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host The Universe in Six Numbers, a planetarium program, presented by

Maggue Meier, Community Educator for the Interfaith Colaition on Homelessness, addresses members of the League of Women Voter of Los Alamos October 15. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@;osalamosreporter.com When Maggie Meier joined the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness more than a year ago, she was asked to become the

WASHINGTON — As the monumental midterm victories set in, Democrats began to talk strategy Wednesday on how to deliver what voters want: lower prices, attainable health care and an end to a stagnant and expensive conflict in the Middle East. Starting in January, the party will control both chambers of

Voters in four states — Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington — passed measures to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in sports, a key policy focus of the Trump administration. Colorado, Nebraska and Washington’s measures were ballot initiatives, while Arizona reached the ballot by way of the legislature. Although there were sweeping

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- On Wednesday, authorities arrested and charged a 31-year-old man with first-degree murder after a 2024 shooting in Las Cruces. Luis Molina Vides is accused of Octavio Villa's murder. Documents said Vides shot the victim after accusing him of stealing his scooter and BB guns. Jorge

WASHINGTON — Winners of more than a dozen congressional and gubernatorial races have broken longstanding barriers of race, gender and sexuality. The results set records for the most Black governors and most women governors, and the first Black woman governor, Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms. Democrats, who flipped the U.S. House

Despite the blue wave that swept the nation on Tuesday, voters were more cautious about making sweeping changes to their taxes. Most states with tax policy on the ballot saw voters reject large-scale change, though some passed smaller changes or reined in officials’ ability to make changes. “Even though there

Three New Mexico candidates running for office with the state’s newest minor political party lost their races Tuesday evening, but New Mexico Forward Party officials say they’ll continue to field candidates in the next election.

Ilo Louck turns 112 onThursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy A petite woman with a brain as sharp as anyone a third of her age, Ilo Louck, nee Bly, was born on Nov. 5,1914, in Collins, Ohio. She was the fourth of 10 children, seven

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The morning after her historic Election Day victory, New Mexico Gov.-elect Deb Haaland began recruiting “anyone who loves New Mexico and has what it takes to serve” to apply to work for her incoming administration.

Ahead of the midterms, Democrats wargamed dozens of scenarios looking at how President Donald Trump might try to undermine the election, everything from seizing voting machines to falsely declaring a foreign attack. But when the blue tsunami arrived Tuesday night, Trump seemed to let it wash right over him. In

Democrats seized more power over state governments than the party has had in years after the party swept races up and down the ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Republicans have held a majority of state legislatures and governorships since 2010. But that reign appears over as Democrats swept a majority

Hawks Intermediate Team poses with their championship medals: From left, Coach Travis Gibson, Jonas Whitton, Jason Cunningham, Thomas Starrett, EJ Maupin, Nicholas Testa, Eric Xu, Aditya Nag, Coach Lindsay Gibson, Coach Timur Khazratkulov. Courtesy photo Hawks Advanced Team poses with their championship medals: Left to Right, Coach Lindsay Gibson, Neal

BY MELANEE HANDCouncilorLos Alamos County To the citizens and voters of Los Alamos County: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue serving our community on the County Council for another term. I am deeply honored by your trust and grateful to work alongside you to make Los Alamos

BY JEFF CASALINAAssessor-ElectLos Alamos County Dear Los Alamos County Residents, Thank you for all of your help, kindness and votes that have allowed me the privilege to become your next Los Alamos County Assessor. I promise to take this job to heart and do my best to ensure that the

A Colorado man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Las Vegas in a stolen car that ended with an end-over-end crash. Police arrested 35-year-old Max Gomez of Greely, Colorado, after he fled a traffic stop along Grand Avenue around 2 p.m.

Plus a recap of the most important stories of the week, from the Voice of the Mountain

[Editor's Note: Due to the length of these two meetings, the report is being broken into several articles. This first one covers the public input at the Oct. 6, 2026, work session. ] Oct. 6, 2026 work session and Oct. 8, 2026 regular meeting By Jason Weiland The Grant County

Maria Delfina Gutierrez of White Rock, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on Nov. 26, 1937, in the middle of the Great Depression, in El Rancho, New Mexico. She

Animas Valley Elementary will open alongside other previously reopened schools

The Village of Santa Clara is urging residents to take precautions following a recent bear sighting within village limits. Residents […]

Albuquerque – On November 1, 2026, at approximately 12:42 AM, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge and Atrisco. Upon arrival, deputies and emergency personnel located several injured individuals. One female occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both drivers

Repair timeline still unclear, but efforts are underway

Two of the seven excavators used to clear debris and build berms on the banks of Hermosa Creek to stop it from flooding and keep its water within its banks Wednesday. As a result of the work, floodwaters have receded...

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Rita Jane Aguino, who passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a strong, loving,

ALBUQUERQUE — Democrat Deb Haaland made history again Tuesday night (Nov. 3) by becoming the first Native American woman elected governor of any state. Haaland, who was the first Native American Cabinet secretary and one of the first Native...

About 30 people gathered in the lobby of the Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office on Monday morning (Nov. 2) to deliver a petition in opposition to the agency's planned herbicide drop in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. Within...

On a perfectly crisp fall morning in San Cristobal, in northern Taos County, Sgt. Jayme King prepared a nacho-like meal of plantain chips sprinkled with chocolate covered espresso beans and drizzled with a pungent combination of blueberry and...

BLOOMFIELD — Chris Bloom learned neighbors upstream had begun evacuating early one morning last week, but no word had reached him or his parents downriver. “Nobody called, so we just got hit hard,” he said. He and his family have been living in...

After a notably hot and dry year, cooler temperatures and dramatic moisture have brought respite to New Mexico this fall and, in some cases, ideal conditions for forest service prescribed burning. “Crews usually conduct understory burning...

The New Mexico Supreme Court has permanently disbarred Cosme Ripol, a prosecutor in the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Taos, after its Disciplinary Board found a pervasive pattern of misconduct that deprived defendants of fair...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has explained why she told the state transportation secretary to seek other ways to deter suicides than higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, arguing the $8 million project would undermine the bridge’s...

Unrelenting rainfall in Northern New Mexico over the weekend prompted additional flooding in areas already inundated, along with numerous evacuation orders for those near the banks of the San Juan, La Plata, Animas and Chama rivers. Officials in...

Taos County Magistrate Judge Ernie Ortega was first appointed to the bench in 2006, when his predecessor, Judge Erminio Martinez, stepped down. Reelected every year since, Ortega has enough stories to fill a book — something he intimated he may do...

No-cost healthcare services available for those without insurance

Department advises clean up crews to remain wary of debris and possible contaminants

Glidden and Emery win commission seats as a 0.125% economic development tax fails nearly 2-to-1; statewide, Haaland wins the governor’s race.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain Lady Timberwolves took care of business in dominant fashion Tuesday night, sweeping the Bosque Lady Bobcats 3-0 at the Vista Grande Community Center. East Mountain (14-8) overcame a tight opening battle before cruising through the final two frames to claim the 25-23, 25-10,

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — A social, friendly 3-year-old dog named Ritz has been selected as the Edgewood Animal Shelter’s November Pet of the Month, headlining a positive stretch that saw adoptions outpace animal intakes during October. Caretakers describe Ritz as an outgoing companion who interacts well with both other dogs and

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort near Vadito is proposing a 915-acre expansion of its permitted area that would add three chairlifts, new ski terrain and year-round recreational attractions. The Carson National Forest accepted Sipapu's proposal Oct....

The Taos Regional Airport unveiled its new $16.2 million passenger terminal during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday (Oct. 29), marking a major expansion of the airport’s infrastructure ahead of the winter travel season. The 7,500-square-foot...

The Taos Municipal Schools District has lost roughly 104 students since October 2025, a decline that if continues, could decrease the district’s state funding in the next school year. During the Taos Municipal Schools Board of Education’s regular...

Holy Cross Medical Center’s primary care team has the capacity to absorb the many patients who were left without a physician when Taos Whole Health Integrative Care permanently closed on short notice in mid-October. The clinic provided care for...

Pete Rock, owner of Love Letter Tattoo and staunch proponent of a local, public access skatepark, holds up designs he made for a tattoo fundraiser set to take place on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. at Love Letter Tattoo, 520 Sixth St. The fundraiser will offer up to five

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain boys cross country team captured its second consecutive district title Saturday, pacing a dominant showing that also saw the Lady Timberwolves claim runner-up honors and punch state qualifying berths for both squads. Competing at the District 5-3A Championships, the Timberwolf boys compiled a

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in this year’s elections took away the next governor’s New pocket veto and gave the nation’s last volunteer legislators a salary. Voters approved all four constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday by wide margins, with support ranging from 63% to 75%, according to unofficial results.

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in this year’s elections took away the next governor’s New pocket veto and gave the nation’s last volunteer legislators a salary. Voters approved all four constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday by wide margins, with support ranging from 63% to 75%, according to unofficial results.

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After more than two decades of bringing youth theater productions to stages across Albuquerque, Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company finally has a place to call its own. The nonprofit organization will celebrate its first permanent home with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday,

A longtime landmark of Taos Ski Valley is on the market. The Brownell Chalet, a three-story building that has served as a family home, guest lodge and restaurant, was listed for sale Oct. 29 for $8 million, according to a real estate listing by...

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico made history Tuesday night with Deb Haaland winning her campaign to be the first Native American woman to win a governor’s seat. Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo member and former U.S. Interior secretary, beat Republican Gregg Hull by 14 points to become New Mexico’s next

BY JAMES WERNICKELos Alamos Last week, Lisa Shin questioned if Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) assistance for the redevelopment of the former CB Fox building would compete directly with unsubsidized businesses. Before Council answers that question, it should examine what Los Alamos County’s LEDA program has accomplished. History offers mixed

By Kevin Hendricks — After months of TV ads, mailers and text messages across southern New Mexico, voters in the 2nd Congressional District gave U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez a third term, and it wasn’t close. Vasquez, a Las Cruces Democrat, beat Republican Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% on Tuesday, according

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

Born and raised in beautiful Chimayo, NM, Albert C. Martinez (Salty), was a man whose life was defined by family, community, hard work, and a willingness to help others. Family was the most important thing in his life. He carried with him the values he learned growing up – humility,

In this Pastor Column, Pastor David Grousnick uses humorous stories, the Titanic, and Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins to urge readers to examine their lives. Because Christ’s return will be unexpected, earthly valuables and religious appearances cannot prepare us; repentance and readiness matter. Are you ready to meet Jesus

By Kevin Hendricks — After months of TV ads, mailers and text messages across southern New Mexico, voters in the 2nd Congressional District gave U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez a third term, and it wasn’t close. Vasquez, a Las Cruces Democrat, beat Republican Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% on Tuesday, according

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

New Mexico’s next governor is looking for new talent to fill out hundreds of governor-appointed staff and volunteer nominated positions across state departments, boards and commissions. After defeating Republican Gregg Hull in the race for governor, Democrat Deb Haaland launched a transition website to accept applications from persons interested in

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Chase Taylor’s Vision for Grants Main Street Downtown Revitalization And Community Partnership Wed, 11/04/2026 - 06:04

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a

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 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Monday *New Mexico Manureshed Summit – 1-4 p.m., The Well,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a

To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport Announces Plans to Boost U.S. Copper & Molybdenum Production Significant expansion and modernization program approved for Bagdad, Arizona Bagdad to become the second-largest U.S. copper producer and a top U.S. molybdenum producer Bagdad's long-term cost position expected

By Rodd Cayton — East Mountains voters have made their preferences known, selecting local and state representatives for the next two or four years. District 5 Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, a Democrat, fended off a challenge from Republican Thomas Riley. Preliminary information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s

Special to the SUN It was a rough football weekend for the local teams as the small schools’ seasons ended unceremoniously, while weather took its toll across the area. Valley 28, Española Valley 10 A weird lightning delay/halftime stoppage Friday derailed what had been a strong first-half effort for the

By Kevin Hendricks — A 334-vote margin just handed Democrats control of the Sandoval County Commission. Democrat Frank Smith Jr. edged out Republican Edwin Linson 7,983 to 7,649 for the District 3 seat Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Smith replaces term-limited Republican Commissioner Mike Meek, and his win flips the

KC Counts talked with Bob Moore, president and CEO of El Paso Matters, about the stunning Democratic wins in the Lone Star State and local El Paso races.

Vasquez secured his third term in office last night, joining other democrats across the state in midterm election wins.

Constitutional amendment 4 passed with 63% of the vote.

Gov-elect Deb HaalandThe Blue Wave crashed into the high desert of New Mexico Tuesday night, sweeping aside Republican challengers who were already on the ropes. The victory gave the nation and state its first female Native American governor, pushed other statewide candidates past the rarely seen 60 percent mark, and

The former Anthony, NM police chief is the projected winner for Doña Ana County sheriff. She faced Republican and former Sheriff Todd Garrison.

Twenty new cases have been identified in the state since Wednesday.

A federal court in New Mexico on Monday blocked the deportation of an Afghan national who had been held at the Torrance County Detention Facility.

Deb Haaland will be the nation's first Native American governor after defeating Republican challenger Gregg Hull 57%-43%

Maldonado is the projected winner of Doña Ana County Commission District 1 seat.

Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, recently told the State Investment Council that he was strongly opposed to investing New Mexico public funds in “entities associated with Russia and companies controlled by Elon Musk” because of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and “troubling reports concerning the restriction of Starlink satellite communications

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The Town of Edgewood is preparing to kick off the holiday season with its annual Twinkle Light Parade on Friday, Dec. 4, and organizers are calling on community members, local vendors, and volunteers to help bring the festivities to life. The free, family-friendly event is scheduled to

Bulldog football team is the No. 3 seed in the state tournament.

New Mexico Republicans woke up Wednesday to a bruising set of election results, but the scale and geography of the losses suggest the story was considerably bigger than any one candidate, campaign, or state. A national backlash amid a years-long left-wing campaign against President Donald Trump and Republican control in

Durango nonprofit provides holiday meals

Voters elect Sanchez as New Mexico land commissioner Albuquerque Journal

Stansbury wins reelection in U.S. House race Albuquerque Journal

Historic vote: New Mexico lawmakers to be paid in 2029 Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico – There was not much of a debate about who would win when the early results started coming in for the New Mexico Governor’s race between Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. At the time of this post, Haaland has a commanding 12 point lead over Hull.

Haaland makes history, bucks state trend by defeating Hull to become New Mexico’s next governor Albuquerque Journal

The votes are tabulated in the 2026 General Election, with all 11,607 Grant County ballots counted. The biggest result for Grant County is the defe...

Ben Ray Luján wins reelection to U.S. Senate in New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma, 53, was arrested and ordered to remain in custody following a DNA match linking him to a 2013 sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Las Cruces. The post DNA match links Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma to 2013 Las Cruces rape appeared first on KVIA .

In its third major competition in the past three weekends, the Organ Mountain High School marching band, the Royal Knight Regiment, won the 49th annual Tournament of Bands, hosted by New Mexico State University on Saturday, Oct. 31. The...

Hermosa Orchards Village residents ‘shaken up, emotional and devastated’

Democrats will regain control of the U.S. House early next year, after voters throughout the country rejected the policies that Republicans and President Donald Trump implemented during the last two years. The Associated Press, which States Newsroom looks to for the projected winner of congressional races, called the House for

Editor U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), alongside New Mexico Speaker of the House of Representatives Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque), at newly elected Gov. Deb Haaland’s victory party in Albuquerque on Nov. 3, 2026. A pair of prominent Las Vegas locals earned re-election Tuesday night for high-ranking positions, according to unofficial

New Mexico U.S. Rep. - Dist. 2 97/100 | 97% Precincts Candidate Party Votes % Gabe Vasquez (i) DEM 123,676 59% Greg Cunningham REP 86,848 41% 210,524 total votes Updated: 2026-11-05 01:44:36 pm UPDATE (10:16 p.m.): ABC News projects that incumbent Gabe Vasquez will defeat his Republican challenger, Greg Cunningham,

Otero County has 2 confirmed cases.

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque woman is facing federal drug trafficking and firearm offenses after an HSTF investigation allegedly recovered large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cash, and firearms from her Albuquerque residence. According to court documents, law enforcement is investigating a drug trafficking organization allegedly importing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin

New Mexico lawmakers will have the option to receive salaries starting in 2029, following voter approval of Constitutional Amendment 4. According to preliminary voting totals from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office, 62% of voters cast ballots in favor of the amendment, compared to 38% who were opposed. “New

Former U.S. Interior Secretary and New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland will be the next governor of New Mexico, as she won Tuesday’s general election over Greggory Hull. Haaland, the Democratic candidate, earned approximately 55% of the state’s votes, as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to the unofficial election results announced

Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez unofficially won reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, according to the Associated Press. With 534 of 763 precincts partially reporting, Leger Fernandez held 61% of the vote to Zamora’s 39%. The campaign focused on RECA compensation, private property

The Clovis Lady Cats volleyball team was looking for a better all-around performance against visiting Roswell than their previous encounter this season. Clovis accomplished that feat with relative ease. Junior Hayley Gutierrez had a match-high 22 kills with 11 digs as Clovis cruised past Roswell, 25-14, 25-10, 25-16, in a

A Muleshoe man was killed Oct. 28 in a vehicle crash in Parmer County. A Texas Department of Public Safety news release shows Gilbert Castorena, 33, died after he was transported to the hospital in Dimmitt, Texas. According to the DPS news release: A tractor-trailer rig driven by Terrell King,

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More than one-third of Grant County’s voters had already cast their ballots as of the close of early voting Saturday, with numbers slightly higher t...

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The AP called the race for Bridges, who is leading Grantham, a Republican Fremont County commissioner, by 18.9 percentage points

Kiros was beating Republican Christy Peterson, with 78% of the vote to Peterson’s 14% at 7:22 p.m. in the Denver district when The Associated Press called the race

Fort Lewis College graduate received 56% of the vote, defeating incumbent Moni Gruskin

Romero holds 47% of the vote with Hurd just ahead at 49%

Both candidates elected to four-year terms

This is the second consecutive election Smith has run unopposed

Results represent 60% of vote total

She has prioritized economic growth and land-use reform

Nyx will take over position from longtime officeholder Jann Smith

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is poised to retain New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat after the Associated Press called Tuesday’s election, with Lujan leading Republican challenger Larry Marker 69.4% to 30.6% of votes counted. Lujan, first elected in 2020, declared victory and pledged to continue working on affordability, food insecurity and

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was the apparent winner of New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Gregg Hull 57% to 43%, according to unofficial results. Haaland pledged to expand health care and affordable housing, support early childhood education, strengthen environmental protections and oppose data-center construction, succeeding term-limited Gov. Michelle

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is poised to retain New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat after the Associated Press called Tuesday’s election, with Lujan leading Republican challenger Larry Marker 69.4% to 30.6% of votes counted. Lujan, first elected in 2020, declared victory and pledged to continue working on affordability, food insecurity and

Hickenlooper’s victory continues his decades-long reign in the upper echelons of Colorado’s political landscape

New Mexico Election Day starts smoothly Albuquerque Journal

Barbara Martinez aka Law, Perragilo Where do you start with pain like this? Writing this hoping to reveal the brief life of this beautiful woman many knew throughout her life. Barbara was my first born at an early age. We grew up together with Grandma/ Grandpa Robinson’s support. I had

Artesia polls remain open until 7 p.m. for the Nov. 3 General Election, with steady afternoon turnout reported at four voting locations. By late afternoon, 444 people had voted at Central Valley Electric, 598 at Faith Baptist Church and 210 at Trinity Temple Church. Voters are choosing candidates in local,

Flooding caused two days of closures

Campus was not damaged amid the natural disaster

U.S. 160 closed near the Piedra River bridge, with no estimated reopening date

U.S. 160 closed near the Piedra River bridge, with no estimated reopening date

It’s time to pick a plan: New Mexicans can now enroll in 2027 health insurance coverage through BeWell, the state health insurance exchange established by the federal Affordable Care Act. “Basically, if you're not eligible for coverage through...

Despite flooding and voting delays for some, residents still cast their ballots

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) announced it has joined healthcare providers and community organizations across Southern New Mexico in an effort […]

First place in District 3A-5 is on the line tonight when the East Mountain Lady Timberwolves host the Bosque Lady Bobcats in a showdown carrying heavy postseason implications. Both programs enter the clash tied atop the district standings at 4-2. East Mountain brings a 13-8 overall mark into the contest,

TUCUMCARI – A house explosion caused by a gas leak injured two people the morning of Oct. 29. The blast and short-lived fire occurred shortly before 8 a.m. in the 500 block of West Turner Avenue on the city’s north side. Mel Lolmaugh, the city’s interim police chief, said one

Clovis High junior Roselia "Rosie" Morales wasn't too disappointed to finish second to Hobbs sophomore Emme Simon in Saturday's girls District 4-5A cross country meet at Ned Houk Park. If it happens this week, though, it might be a different story. Morales ran a five-kilometer time of 19 minutes, 27.62

HOUSTON – Eastern New Mexico University’s women are coming off a fine season in the Lone Star Conference, and the Greyhounds have every reason to believe they’ll do it again. They were baptized under fire this week, though, dropping a pair of exhibition tuneups to solid Division I programs in

A San Jon teen recently won a top award for a science project at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis as part of her quest to lessen food waste. Leighanna Behrends, 14, was honored for her project, "The Effects of Ascorbic Acid on Color and Sensory Attributes of Ground Beef

Curry Booked The following were booked into the Curry County Detention Center Oct. 26-Nov. 1: • Shea Lee Moten, 41 — battery against a household member • Patricio David Ortegon, 54 — two counts of failure to pay fines • Ethan Mullins, 29 — shoplifting ($100 or less) • Myrima

On this date … 1941: Albert Law, editor of the Dalhart, Texas, newspaper, and three other publications joined a search for the person who coined the term "Dust Bowl" during the 1930s. The group was offering a $50 reward for information that led to the identification of that person, according

PORTALES – Portales High got a big win on Thursday night, squaring its District 4-4A volleyball series with Artesia at a match apiece and tying the Lady Bulldogs for second place. Unfortunately for the Lady Rams, both went five sets and they came up short against the tiebreaker as the

TUCUMCARI – The Lady Rattlers volleyball team grabbed the District 2A-5 crown outright with a 25-11, 25-19, 25-19 victory over Raton on Saturday. Tucumcari (18-4) still had a district match remaining at Clayton on Nov. 5, but it mathematically and indisputably captured the crown by going 9-0 in league play

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. Three Bullets to the Wind by Nicholas Osborn.

A former Wrangler jeans sales executive, now an artist and instructor, Bob Shepherd teaches masters’ methods in the mountains as part of a short-term rental experience

In-depth notes, video highlights, stats and trends from Monday's Lobos win in the Pit Albuquerque Journal

By Kevin Hendricks, Jesse Jones, Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis, The Paper & The New Mexico News — 2026’s midterm elections may be among the biggest in recent memory, both nationally and here in New Mexico, if early voting and midday Election Day turnout trends continue until polls close at

By Kevin Hendricks, The New Mexico News — If you live anywhere between Albuquerque’s South Valley and El Paso and own a TV, you already know somebody really wants your vote in the 2nd Congressional District. Actually, several somebodies – and each has several million dollars. Campaign donors and outside

4th Memorial Anniversary Forever in our hearts Elmer N. Sanchez II Four years have passed since we said goodbye, yet your presence remains woven into every part of our lives. We find you in the quiet beauty of the pastures, in the cattle grazing beneath open skies, in the familiar

TUCUMCARI – A former city manager has filed a petition application to recall three city commissioners, alleging they approved a nonexistent budget in 2025 and mischaracterized an emergency meeting early this year. Jared Langenegger, Tucumcari’s city manager from 2014 to 2018, filed the petition in district court on Oct. 28.

LOGAN – With 30 unanswered points in the first 1½ quarters, the fourth-seeded Longhorns punched their ticket to the six-man football semifinals with a 58-25 victory over No. 5 Floyd on Oct. 30. Logan (6-4), the defending state champion, hosts top-seeded Grady (10-0) at 6 p.m. Friday. Grady walloped eighth-seeded

This one was more than pride for the Clovis Wildcats football team. Clovis scored a season-high 51 points in snapping its seven-game losing skid and defeating Organ Mountain, 51-26, on Senior Night in both teams' season finale on Oct. 30. "They never gave up," Clovis coach Stan Hodges said of

Texico, seeking its fourth straight state title, earned the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the Class 2A football playoffs in pairings announced Sunday by the New Mexico Activities Association. Tucumcari earned a No. 7 seed in 2A and will play 10th-seed Tularosa on Saturday. In Class 4A,

TUCUMCARI – Two area lawmakers said at a legislative forum on Oct. 28 they would resist a proposed consolidation of the 9th and 10th Judicial Districts involving several eastern New Mexico counties. One prominent Tucumcari court official, however, was less adverse to the idea. State Rep. Jack Chatfield, a Republican

PORTALES — Dora is being courted as the location for “Dora Solar,” a Gallatin Power solar and battery storage project with up to $7.5 billion in planned private investment, covering 21,661 acres east of the community. Gallatin representatives Kirsten Eliassen and Adam Schumaker told the Roosevelt County Commission Oct. 20

PORTALES – The Oct. 24 shooting that claimed the life of a Portales man occurred during a fight involving about eight people in a church parking lot, court records show. Jesus Ornelas, 46, died early Oct. 25 at Roosevelt General Hospital after he'd been shot in the torso. Zachary Contreras,

Fifteen years ago last month, I was offered the opportunity to begin writing a weekly column for the Portales News-Tribune. The original inquiry was for a cooking column, as the slot being vacated had been used as such. I balked at the idea of tracking down recipes but leapt at

World War I started in 1914. The United States joined that war in 1917 and into 1918. During that time period my father, Earl Finifrock, lived with his parents, three brothers and a sister in their homesteaders' dugout in Montana, about 20 miles from the closest town. In October of

TUCUMCARI – Two eastern New Mexico lawmakers said at a legislative forum they aren’t receptive to a statewide moratorium on building new data centers, but they want such facilities to provide their own power and water. State Rep. Jack Chatfield, a Republican from the 67th District, said “it should be

TUCUMCARI – With no competing bid on the horizon, the City Commission during a special meeting on Oct. 29 voted to renew its Travelers Insurance policy. The commission faced a Nov. 1 deadline on whether to renew its current policy through its longtime agent, CJ Weigel, of Tucumcari General Insurance.

TUCUMCARI – School officials say they probably will replace a balky climate control system at Tucumcari High School, but it will cost more than $3 million to do so. The school board, during its Oct. 26 meeting, heard a presentation and report from Greer Stafford Architecture of Albuquerque on the

It is truly amazing just how much I have in common with NFL great Peyton Manning. Yeah, we’re both rich beyond our wildest dreams but more than that we have some amazing physical parallels. No, I don’t hold any NFL passing records or, for that matter, any passing records, but

Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, country gravy, green beans with unsalted butter, fruit cocktail Thursday: Barbecued pulled pork, potato salad, carrots, peach cobbler Friday: Garden salad with chicken and light ranch dressing, whole-wheat roll with unsalted butter, pears

PORTALES - Senior quarterback Clifton Cooper accounted for 330 yards of offense and two touchdowns, but the Eastern New Mexico University football team dropped their ninth-straight game falling to visiting No. 12 ranked Central Washington 49-20 in a Lone Star Conference game on Oct. 31. Cooper threw for 248 yards,

Life’s not fair. I’m sure that’s a sentiment many of us have expressed from time to time, or at least thought on occasion. More often than not, we say it when things don’t go our way, whether fairness is actually a factor or not. Certainly, there are times when life

A new source of fresh water for eastern New Mexico is a step closer to reality with an infusion of $24.3 million approved by the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority. The money comes from a grant and loan agreement with the New Mexico Water Trust Board (NMWTB). It was

By Kevin Hendricks, Jesse Jones, Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis, The Paper & The New Mexico News — 2026’s midterm elections may be among the biggest in recent memory, both nationally and here in New Mexico, if early voting and midday Election Day turnout trends continue until polls close at

By Kevin Hendricks, The New Mexico News — If you live anywhere between Albuquerque’s South Valley and El Paso and own a TV, you already know somebody really wants your vote in the 2nd Congressional District. Actually, several somebodies – and each has several million dollars. Campaign donors and outside

By Kevin Hendricks, Jesse Jones, Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis, The Paper & The New Mexico News — 2026’s midterm elections may be among the biggest in recent memory, both nationally and here in New Mexico, if early voting and midday Election Day turnout trends continue until polls close at

There were times during Samuel Hernandez's childhood when his parents worked long hours, made sacrifices and still struggled to put enough food on the table. Hernandez remembers helping care for his two sisters while his parents worked. He...

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – An Albuquerque-based filmmaker is bringing attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives crisis through a documentary that follows one New Mexico family’s yearslong search for answers. She Cried That Day, directed by Amanda Erickson, will air on PBS World beginning Nov.

A Ruidoso woman is suing the village and police department, alleging officials violated her civil rights by deleting critical Facebook comments and blocking her from their pages. Cinthia Smoley’s posts criticized public officials and described her experience reporting two stolen vehicles. She seeks an injunction preventing future censorship, along with

Dozens of displaced families were receiving support at the San Juan County Fairgrounds near Farmington while waiting for still-rising floodwaters to recede.

Española Valley and Pojoaque Valley are still jockeying for playoff positions, while McCurdy is looking to survive one more game as the regular football season comes to a close. Española Valley vs. Taos 7 p.m. Friday It’s make or break time for the Sundevils (5-4, 4-3 in District 1-4A), with

Residents living near the Animas, La Plata and San Juan rivers in New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado saw floodwaters strike for the second time in two weeks.

WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Donald Trump’s remaining policy agenda. As of Monday, more than 57 million Americans had cast a vote, according to the University of Florida’s Election

Rhonda Hatch appeared poised to retain the Eddy County assessor’s position, leading Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson 71% to 29% in unofficial results. Hatch, a 21-year assessor’s office veteran, thanked voters and supporters. Ferguson, a former assessor, also expressed gratitude. Uncontested winners included County Clerk Cara Cooke, commissioners Bo Bowen and

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between October 27 and November 2, 2026: Adrian C. Gonzales, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Brent Jewkes, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Dominic J. Garcia, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Saul Saenz Jr., Battery (Household Member), Use or Tampering With Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering With

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After a two-day trial, a Rio Arriba County jury found a Coyote man guilty of aggravated fleeing and aggravated assault on an officer in an incident where, while driving in reverse, he pushed a police cruiser 30-50 feet back before nearly hitting a school bus as he fled. The jury

Most people have life goals and an understanding of at least some of the steps required to achieve them. Those steps include countless decisions and hundreds of actions which under the best set of circumstances might propel us to accomplishing our aim. The expectation of predictability in cause and affect

Artesia girls soccer team ends season with a loss.

Everything you need to know about No. 22 New Mexico's game at Nevada Albuquerque Journal

Jake Hall scores 30 as Lobos open season with rout Albuquerque Journal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Top-seeded Sandia Prep struck early and delivered a decisive late blow to defeat No. 4 East Mountain 2-0 in the Class 3A boys soccer state tournament semifinals. The Sundevils (19-2-1) set the tone just 13 minutes into the contest, converting a corner kick with a header into

New Mexico plant reaches uranium enrichment milestone Albuquerque Journal

Taos prosecutor permanently disbarred by state high court Albuquerque Journal

Radiology group sues Lovelace for breach of contract Albuquerque Journal