Producers of the state’s signature crop entered the year with growing acreage, demand

Local shops are stocking up and preparing staff and ovens for their busiest months

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff For more than a month, Chris Saxman and Wanda MacInnis would pick up the receiver of their landline telephone at their home in Hanover, hoping to hear a dial tone, to no avail. On Monday, their service was finally restored — after the couple

Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl throughout southwest New Mexico between 2023 and 2026. According to court documents, Margarita Encarnacion Dominguez, 43, is alleged to have led a Grant

Along with its roll call votes this week, the House also passed these bills: the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act (H.R. 1722), to require Office …

FARMINGTON – The path to a championship in this week’s Connie Mack World Series opens with a total of six games Sunday and Monday at Ricketts Park in the first round of the double-elimination tournament. Seedings and schedules for the championship bracket were set by the American Amateur Baseball Congress

Democrats harped on Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull’s scheduled appearance Saturday at a GOP black-tie dinner.

FARMINGTON – As summer reaches its peak in Farmington, one tradition continues to define the season: the Connie Mack World Series. For 61 years, the tournament has drawn families and fans from across the country to watch elite amateur baseball players compete on one of the sport's biggest stages. But

Rotary District 5520 and the Rotary Club of Las Vegas recently announced the results of the Sonny Brown Business of the Year competition for all of New Mexico and West Texas. Olivia Silva and Olivia’s Café has won the Small Business category out of all the small businesses nominated throughout

Elephant Butte Reservoir could fall to 15,000 to 25,000 acre-feet, about 1% of capacity, by the end of July, which would exceed a 55 year low.

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

Police charged a man with two counts of aggravated assault after they said he pulled a gun during an argument outside a northwest Albuquerque church.

Albuquerque - The Friday evening commute will be delayed because of a motorcycle crash on the Big I heading northbound. Around 3PM, an Albuquerque Police officer observed a downed motorcycle on the Big I interchange heading northbound. The rider had serious injuries and was transported to UNMH. We will update

Timothy Poffenroth Prato, a 15-year-old boy last seen in Valdez Thursday (July 23), has been found, his family told the Taos News around 1:40 p.m. Saturday (July 25).

Agency said first visit was done hours before drop-off, which went awry and left the boy in a Texas shelter for days

Northeast Heights saw 1.74 inches and the Sunport recorded a 78 mph wind gust

Portions of the original 1926-1937 alignment remain a mystery in 2026

Willie Lambert found his passion documenting the Mother Road’s history after going for a drive 23 years ago

Proposed legislation would entrust 10,000 acres of Forest Service land to Sandia Pueblo, stirring debate about outdoor recreation, broken treaties and who gets to control public lands

Incident began as law enforcement executed a search warrant of Four Hills home

A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s is hospitalized and an Otero County man is recovering at home

Suspect told police he never pointed a gun at anyone and did not intentionally hit pastor with his vehicle

Drought, bad habits blamed for incidents of livestock being attacked in the East Mountains

School leaders hope a legislative grant will entice more students to stay after graduation

State would hold nation's fourth Democratic primary on Feb. 15, 2028

Channel 13 will drop CBS on Aug. 1 amid a rights-fee dispute; Hearst’s KOAT will pick up CBS on a new digital channel

Grocery store may be joined by Boba Tea Co., bank and gas station as part of a wave of new developments

No additional information was released Friday

The Texas singer performed tracks from his album 'Clovis' at the Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center

The contribution, chosen by bank employees through the Guide the Giving program, comes as food insecurity continues to rise across New Mexico

High-profile endorsements proliferate — as does political scrutiny — as party convention nears

Suit targets a state rule requiring a PFAS logo on all goods containing 'forever chemicals'

Albuquerque's public bus system recorded a 4% ridership increase in fiscal year 2026

APS students earn a paycheck through a South Valley agriculture internship

Nearly a mile of the property’s water frontage is home to large populations of rainbow and brown trout

Unanimous order means rules underpinning state-subsidized initiative will remain in place

Ranchers, Office of the State Engineer say discussions with Homeland Security about water are ongoing

New Mexico State Police said suspect had 'minor injuries'

Defense attorney said he's been affected by the 'lettuce recall'

Police Chief Cecily Barker presented mid-year crime statistics at the Economic Forum

The outreach initiative, which began in California, is marking its 15th year

Legislative report finds per-member Medicaid costs have jumped by nearly $300 since 2020

Leaders convened in Washington to oppose a proposal that would strip protections from surrounding land

15-year-old American citizen united with mother in Mexico despite past abuse complaint

Owner says subdivision of historic building is necessary for business

The animal, who arrived at the zoo in 2014, surpassed the median life expectancy for jaguars

Police used video and GPS tracking to identify suspect

Terrasmart purchase ‘leverages a platform that we’ve built to service our existing customers’

Police: Detectives are investigating the incident

City officials are seeking state and federal partnerships to overhaul inadequate drainage system.

Commissioners terminate contract after stormy year

John Barron joins KOAT Action 7 News as sports director and anchor

Agreement would change charge from 1st- to 2nd-degree murder, reducing possible life sentence

Paul Grindstaff alleges reports about unsafe athletic conditions led to his firing during the university's May leadership purge

Suspect was released from jail Monday on his own recognizance

Complex trial to begin Aug. 3, five years after Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigned from office

A viral video sparked overwhelming demand for 'The Weighty Word Book,' forcing publisher to order 80,000 copies to keep up

Top agency officials promise to continue progress despite end of Gov. Michelle Lujan's term Dec. 31

Governor can reappoint Gabriel Aguilera or pick a candidate from any political party for the open seat

The space will be ‘designed with people in mind,’ owner says

SWAT team breaches suspect's door with explosives after evacuating motel near Meow Wolf

Dispute over spilled water at an apartment complex preceded the killing, police said

The 40,000 multi-specialty facility is set to be completed end of next year

Unanimous resolution surprises packed meeting

Also plans Wheeler Peak closure for tribal ceremonies

Jury acquitted Marco Martza of armed robbery, other charges

45-year-old man is the eighth person to die while in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center this year

Man allegedly used a gun and BMX bike he had gotten from another person the day before the shooting

Complaint cites NMED work with business founded by former Cabinet official

APS enters its second year requiring personal finance course as more districts adopt similar policies

Demi’s Pavilions will primarily feature cosmetic and beauty businesses

No arrests were announced

Water from showers causing rashes, irritation as Estancia implements emergency water-saving measures

Former Las Cruces mayor recently failed to qualify for general election ballot as independent

APD: Suspect allegedly told a friend, ‘I’m sorry you had to see me like that last night bruh’

Alegre Animal Hospital is expected to open on July 27

Five people are in federal custody after the Grant County Sheriff’s Office joined federal agencies in executing several search and arrest warrants in Bayard and Hurley last week. A sixth person is in custody in the Grant County Detention Center as a result of the operation. A press release on

A group of volunteers hopes to bring some new life back into the community orchard just south of Gough Park. The orchard, on 11th Street east of the Gila Community Foundation office and adjacent to the site of the Silver City Farmers’ Market, was planted about a decade ago in

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A grand jury convened in Grant County late last week handed down felony indictments against eight people, including the director of the Silver City Museum. A grand jury of citizens is one of two methods New Mexico prosecutors can use to determine if there

By RALEIGH BURLEIGH Daily Press Correspondent Nearly 140 years after it was built, the historic Silver City Waterworks at 1721 Little Walnut Road has been given new life, thanks to public funding and countless volunteer hours. The Waterworks opened its gates to the public on Wednesday, displaying lush gardens filled

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After a meeting he held this spring with critics of Hidalgo Medical Services, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said this week that he was not happy with what he called a failure by the HMS leadership to answer basic questions from his office, adding that

The Bayard City Council signed off on a new strategic plan for the Bayard Public Library during their regular meeting Wednesday, but heard that due to a lack of use, the library will now be closed most Saturdays. Councilor Eloy Medina praised Head Librarian Cindy “Renee” Provencio’s updated strategic plan

A grand jury handed down indictments Friday against Bart Roselli, director of the Silver City Museum. The indictment, filed late Friday afternoon in Sixth Judicial District Court in Silver City, shows charges of false imprisonment, a fourth-degree felony, and assault (attempted battery), a petty misdemeanor. Both stem from a April

By DEAN THOMPSON Daily Press Sports Editor The Cobre High School Indians and Silver High School Fighting Colts won’t meet on the gridiron during the upcoming fall football season. Actually, the game has not been held since the 2024 season. Last year, Cobre had to cancel the game because of

The Three Rivers Education Foundation, a Farmington-based nonprofit organization, has been awarded a second YouthBuild grant funded through the U.S. Department of Labor. YouthBuild serves people ages 16 to 24 who have left high school before graduating and are facing barriers to employment and education. Eligible participants include low income

FARMINGTON – The defending Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers National team officially opened their 2026 series with a strong showing during pool play weekend. The Dodgers National squad earned a 9-1 win in their first pool play game over Oklahoma-based Brand of Athletes on Friday. They followed that

FARMINGTON – The defending Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers officially opened their 2026 series with an emphatic win over Oklahoma-based Brand of Athletes as pool play kicked off Friday at Worley Field. Here’s a wrapup of all the first day of pool play games. Defending champion Dulins Dodgers

This year marked the 50th anniversary for the United National Indian Tribal Youth conference in Oklahoma City, where thousands of Native youth joined together to celebrate empowerment and leadership. The Naat’áanii Youth Council, representing Navajo Preparatory High School, attended the conference and was named as the 2026 UNITY Youth Council

A mud and rockslide closed U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton in both directions for more than five hours Friday night, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The slide occurred about 5 p.m. 10 miles north of Silverton at milepost 81, near Red Mountain Pass, said Adair Christensen, spokeswoman with

PHILADELPHIA – LeBron James’ first “final” decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in

A Farmington man was convicted and sentenced Friday to what the prosecution called “a horrible crime spree.” The jury deliberated for 40 minutes before finding Andrew Whittenberg, 36, of Farmington guilty in the first-degree murder deaths of his former girlfriend Kelly Heath, 45, and Brent Francis, 23, both of Farmington.

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FARMINGTON – The hype and fan-filled entrance of players and coaches representing teams in the 2026 Connie Mack World Series to the Farmington Civic Center offers a rebuke to the suggestion that “the journey is in the arrival.” Thursday’s introduction to the city for many of the amateur baseball players

FARMINGTON – Full schedule of Connie Mack World Series pool play games taking place Friday and Saturday across Farmington. Home teams in ALL CAPS. These pool play games will determine seeding in the championship bracket portion of the tournament, which begins Sunday. FRIDAY Sports Complex 3 p.m. TEST vs. Dulins

A compensation plan approved in December resulted in a vast majority of legislative aides receiving double-digit raises.

Northern New Mexico has long been known for conflict between locals and the U.S. Forest Service. But now, land grants are entering into agreem…

The New Mexican requested the salaries of district legislative aides from December, before a new compensation plan was adopted, and their curr…

The no-cost suicide prevention trainings will be available at senior centers throughout New Mexico.

A police officer was picking up a uniform shirt when the shop manager said a man had tried getting into several vehicles.

Forty-three-year-old Nathan Matthews died Friday, nearly a month after he and other firefighters were enveloped in what is known as a burnover.

President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market.

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux.

A My View on Page B-1 published Sunday, July 19, 2026, with the headline "Former Mayor Sam Pick in action: Still hard to match," used the inco…

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief pr…

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It may be summer, but buildings in the Silver Consolidated School District have not been quiet — especially Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. The Board of Education toured that building prior to its regular meeting Wednesday to view the improvements made under the district’s 2024

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The Victorian-style gazebo at the center of Gough Park in many ways serves as the heart of Silver City — the site of five decades of celebrations, protests and political events, music and more. The gazebo celebrated 50 years this July 4, and is

Albuquerque Public Schools is putting $2.6 million in opioid settlement money into 25 counseling positions and new student prevention programs.

Duke City BMX has grown into one of the country’s top BMX facilities and local volunteers want more families to use the public track.

NM's child welfare agency CYFD is under fire. Lawmakers say the system has been broken for 30-40 years. What changes are being proposed?

Multiple communities in our state will be spending the weekend cleaning up after recent flooding. But, help is on the way.

In this week's Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about new developments in the Epstein investigation in New Mexico, a child left by CYFD at the border, and the recent bear sightings in Rio Rancho.

Gauges showed Embudo Arroyo rose above 10 feet as life-threatening flash flooding hit parts of the Albuquerque area.

The number of overdoses spiked to 33 in 2023. Last year, they spiked again, to at least 24; the jail has seen 15 so far this year.

Several storms could drop more than 1.5 inches of rain in western New Mexico, where saturated ground has raised a major flash flood concern.

The U.S. would be required to have the capacity to produce at least 180 plutonium pits by 2050, under the House-passed bill.

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He delivered a rambling sp…

The reception marked the start of a weekend celebrating the traditional Spanish art the market has maintained for decades.

New Mexico shoppers will skip paying gross receipts tax on qualifying purchases the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2 during the state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday.

The Democratic National Committee recommended New Mexico become the fourth early-state primary in 2028, moving it to Feb. 15.

A man ended up in custody after five law officers returned fire during a search warrant at a Southeast Albuquerque home, state police said.

The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding near Ruidoso Downs as heavy rain hit the South Fork burn scar.

Trader Joe's has filed an application to build a new location on Albuquerque’s West Side.

Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. The illnesses began between last November and June 30. No deaths have been reported, but 26 people have been hospitalized. Investigators say shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry

The CBS affiliation switch will take effect Aug. 1 with the launch of a new digital subchannel at Hearst-owned KOAT-TV designated for CBS programming.

Books on the Rally Reader app can be downloaded and read while offline, making reading accessible for students in rural areas.

Sheriff's deputies went to the area of San Marcos Loop at 8:09 p.m., said sheriff's office spokesperson Denise Womack-Avila.

Cerro's water outage began when the pump of its main water system failed under increased demand stemming from line leaks draining the well.

Isleta Pueblo - An APD officer was involved in a fatal crash on a state road on Isleta Pueblo land on Thursday. The officer was responding to a tactical activation in Albuquerque. We have learned the tactical officer was responding to assist detectives in Albuquerque who were attempting to arrest

The Public Regulation Commission has announced proposed rules for the Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program.

The highest risk will be Saturday over west-central and south-central parts of the state, including Zuni Pueblo and Gallup.

New Mexico is offering free back-to-school vaccine clinics for children statewide through Aug. 29, with 69 locations offering evening and weekend hours.

State health officials are urging residents to take measures against mosquitoes after two New Mexicans recently tested positive for West Nile virus.

An Albuquerque police officer responding to a tactical activation was involved in a deadly crash on a state road on the Isleta Pueblo Friday morning.

New Mexico is offering $1 million in grants to help schools enforce student phone limits during the school day.

The unclaimed tax credits, totaling $9.9 million across the state, can range from $53 to $637 per person, the state said.

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., National News In court, Trump administration admits canceling New Mexico grants “solely” because the state voted for Kamala Harris and has two Dem. senators by Pat Davis July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 The Trump administration told a federal judge earlier this month that the Trump

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News From afterthought to early player: New Mexico’s new role in 2028 presidential primary by Kevin Hendricks July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

A judge sentenced Rio Rancho man Daniel Stumbo to 10 years in prison after authorities said he traded videos showing the sexual abuse of children.

Cardboard Playhouse Theater Company opens New Mexico’s first stage run of How to Train Your Dragon with 43 kids in the cast and six shows over two weekends.

New Mexico faces another round of scattered storms Friday with heavy rain risk in the west and dangerous heat up to 106 degrees in southeastern areas.

Front page of the July 18, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The electric street railway system is a sure go this time. There seems not the slightest doubt of it. It is said that everything has been bought for the entire system to the Hot Springs and paid

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.

A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July

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Beginning Saturday, roughly 500 Democratic Party of New Mexico members will begin casting ballots to replace Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Three people who observed federal immigration enforcement during the Trump administration’s sometimes-violent surge said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday the Department of Homeland Security illegally recorded them and revoked their status in the department’s trusted traveler programs. The suit, filed in the Southern District of California, says the administration

A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not sufficiently justify restrictions imposed in 2023 on a drug used to terminate early pregnancies, adding another layer of complexity to a string of legal cases with opposing goals that could affect future abortion access.

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday that South Carolina should hold the party’s first primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle. The recommendation came after a competitive 26-19-4 vote in South Carolina’s favor over Nevada and New Hampshire. The decision is now pending final

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee on Friday voted to catapult New Mexico’s 2028 presidential primary election to fourth in the country.

A group of current and former U.S. Department of Agriculture employees are calling on the Trump administration to halt the mandated relocation of more than 2,500 employees from its Washington, D.C., headquarters to five regional offices across the country. In an online briefing hosted by federal union leaders Thursday, speakers

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Friday gave state lawmakers dozens of legislative and policy suggestions to reform the state’s troubled child welfare agency.

Measles cases this year have surpassed all of 2025 to become the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, with cases now in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to a federal report released Friday. There were 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, compared with

Crime rates continued falling across a sample of large U.S. cities in the first half of 2026, with homicide rates dropping enough to put the nation on track for another historic low in killings. A new analysis from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice found that nine of

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump reignited his tariff agenda Friday by imposing new import taxes on products from dozens of top U.S. trading partners, immediately replacing temporary global tariffs he levied after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major blow to his sweeping “Liberation Day” duties. As of Friday morning,

WASHINGTON — Political party poll watchers are showing up more and more, usually outside polling places. They have a different mission than the nonpartisan election observers long regarded as bulwarks of credibility, and there’s concern that voters will be confused who’s there to influence them and who’s there to protect

Over the last four years, companies have staked more than 12,000 mining claims in New Mexico in search of minerals like gold, copper and uranium. That’s roughly three times the number of claims staked in the state in the entire 20th century. A Source NM review of more than a

Jacob Trujillo, who was appointed June 17 by the governor, will serve through Dec. 31 and is on the November ballot.

When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the idea.

Albuquerque - The New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving federal and local law enforcement on Thursday, July 23. The shooting was reported around 11:35 AM at 12704 Piru Blvd. SE, which is southwest of Central Ave and Tramway Blvd. The incident involved personnel from multiple law enforcement

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the PNC Bank located at 2400 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 110 in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 3 pm. Suspect description: Male, Hispanic or Native American Height: Approximately

Posted in+News, Albuquerque Dry New Mexico Actually Has Lots of Water. Unfortunately, It’s Toxic — So Far by Devin O’Leary July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Local Government, Sandoval County Sandia Pueblo pushes to take control of Sandia Mountain forests, raising alarm from outdoor adventurer seekers by Jesse Jones July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

A San Jose woman is facing a child abuse charge for allegedly grabbing a 14-year-old girl by the hair and striking her in the face. Police charged 37-year-old Frances Mejillas with felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges of battery, resisting an officer and assault upon a peace officer after responding

The Village of Taos Ski Valley appears to have violated the New Mexico Open Meeting Act at the end of its July 17 regular meeting, when it emerged from executive session, and without indicating what it was voting on, approved “the actions of the...

The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is warning injured workers about scammers falsely claiming they must pay to receive workers' compensation benefits or resolve a claim. The agency said it recently received a report of...

Similar to the culture of Taos, the housing crisis is multifaceted and complex. There isn’t one answer, reason, solution, or entity that controls its destiny. In 2023 Taos Housing Partnership emerged and created several different resources...

After nearly two months without water in Cerro, officials told Cerro residents Friday (July 17) that they’re one step closer to restoring water to the community, but that the date remains out of sight as they await state approval to use another...

Bright-eyed, poised and assertive, it's no surprise that 5-year-old Danielle Valdez was crowned Miss New Mexico Princess 2026 at the Southwest Regional American Miss Pageant July 18-20 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Proud parents Daniel and Jenea Valdez...

The Town of Taos is throwing its support behind a regional effort to carefully scrutinize proposed uranium exploration and drilling near Canjilon, as well as protect Northern New Mexico watersheds, aquifers, acequias and other cultural...

Phase 1 of the Mora County Veterans Memorial, located near the Mora County Complex, was recently completed. Mora County’s first-ever veterans memorial is one step closer to reality, as the committee behind the project marks the completion of its first phase. Located on the field in front of the Mora

New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Western New Mexico University is now designated as the southwest hub for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network. The state received funding for the network during the 2025 legislative session, with New Mexico State University serving as the principal hub. The network is designed

By RALEIGH BURLEIGH Daily Press Correspondent Although Grant County enjoys a rich cultural tapestry, thanks to the diverse people who call it home, respect and inclusion were not always a given. Members of the Chicano Movement, in particular, have fought hard for labor rights, representation, equal access to amenities and

Millions of dollars have flowed to local governments across New Mexico in the last three years for addiction treatment and other measures to mitigate the state's deadly, decades-long opioid epidemic. Much of that funding remains unspent. Nearly...

The Taos Municipal Schools District Board of Education has taken a step toward borrowing up to $5.5 million for educational technology and equipment improvements across the district, including district and state-authorized charters. At its...

Meca Therapies, an early childhood intervention and family health services organization serving 11 counties across New Mexico, opened a new office in Taos on Thursday (July 16). The organization strives to close care gaps in rural communities by...

A Southern New Mexico newspaper that appeared destined to join a long list of those in the state that have ceased operations in recent years has been resurrected. The Roswell Daily Record’s owners announced Wednesday they have reached an...

Longtime Gallina Canyon resident Kyle Remiger heard the sounds first. "They started at 5:45 in the morning, and it really did sound like that angry swarm of bees," she said, recalling the chainsaws that buzzed through the forest near her...

Visitors to Carson National Forest will once again be allowed to build campfires in designated areas beginning Tuesday (July 21), but forest officials are also warning hikers to plan ahead for a temporary closure around Wheeler Peak and Williams...

Connor Hall, a residence hall on the New Mexico Highlands University campus, on Tuesday. Luna Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with NMHU to allow Luna students to live at the university in the fall. The students will likely live at Connor Hall. Luna Community College has ensured

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News “Chaco is not for sale”: NM lawmakers and Pueblo leaders fight to preserve protections by Jesse Jones July 22, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov. Opinion: It’s time to take decisive action, streamline permitting processes, and maximize the economic potential of New Mexico by Guest Commentary in NMPR July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news How Bernalillo County plans to add $10 million to infrastructure without raising taxes by Jesse Jones July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

The stack of lawsuits filed against New Mexico Highlands University keeps getting taller. Paul Grindstaff, Highlands’ former vice president for advancement and university relations who also served as executive director of the NMHU Foundation, has accused the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., of retaliating against him after he alerted

Editor A Ribera man will spend the next 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a pair of underage girls in July 2025. Joe Louis Rivera, 25, took a plea deal on July 14, pleading guilty to two counts of second degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor.

The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking

A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education is planning a town hall to get public input on which electronic device policy the board should adopt. The policy on use of cell phones and electronic devices was one of several policy advisories up for a

Recipients awarded for community impact, creativity and innovation, and bullying prevention ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, one of…

RAMAH, N.M. – Join U.S. Camel Corps reenactor Doug Baum, his camels, and park staff at El Morro National Monument from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September…

GRANTS, N.M. - The Southwest monsoon is a pattern of pronounced seasonal increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over the southwestern United States and…

SANTA ROSA, N.M. – New Mexico State Parks is announcing the imminent closure of the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park due to a water release by the U.S.…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – This week’s fishing report is less about the bite and more about conditions around the lake. Bluewater Lake and the nearby Las Tusas…

New Mexico Author to Embark on Epic 38,000-Mile Pan-American Journey in Vintage 1952 Chrysler New Yorker. THOREAU, N.M. — While most people look at a 74…

Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…

Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…

Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…

Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 14 and July 20, 2026: Alexander C. Alirez, Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.16 or Above) (First Offense), No Driver’s License, No Proof of Insurance, Improper Use of Evidence of Registration,

A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Miyagishima bows out of gubernatorial race, throws support behind Gregg Hull by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Betting on sovereignty: Heinrich fights to protect tribal gaming from prediction markets by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

Cruikshank Realty Associate Brokers Joe Bush (left) and John Stroh II, accredited land consultant. This month, Cruikshank Realty is highlighting associate brokers John Stroh II and Joe Bush, whose deep agricultural roots and commitment to the land empower and guide their clients. With nearly 50 years in Colorado’s agricultural real

Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling

Posted inEnergy, New Mexico State Gov. PNM, Blackstone to reverse problematic $400M early stock sale and extend acquisition timeline to 2027 by Pat Davis July 19, 2026

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The

Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66

In 1903 James Graham McNary, owner and L.H. Allen, business manager for The Las Vegas Optic bought and absorbed a rival paper called the Daily Record. City Clerk R. G. Schoonmaker yesterday celebrated the 48th anniversary of his residence in Las Vegas. On July 10, 1884, Mr. Schoonmaker came to

New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released

The Taos Pueblo Heritage Center, opening July 27, is located at 501 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571. For general inquiries or to check the traditional village's visiting hours, call the Taos Pueblo Tourism Office at 575-758-1028.

The Energy Department has underestimated the potential deadly consequences should plutonium escape the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, which produces bomb cores for America’s nuclear weapons, a study published July 10 by independent...

Another New Mexico community appears to be left without a newspaper as the publishers of the nearly 125-year-old Roswell Daily Record announced Monday morning they are ceasing operations. The announcement was posted on the publication’s website...

For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...

A Las Vegas man is facing multiple felony charges after a search of his home allegedly turned up more than a thousand fentanyl pills and a stolen shotgun. Prosecutors charged 65-year-old Phillip Arellanes with multiple felonies for drug trafficking and firearms violations after police searched his Las Vegas home while

The bodies were found behind locked doors or tucked away in secluded alleys. They were found in bedrooms, bathrooms, parking lots and behind the wheels of parked cars. One man was found face-down behind an organic grocery story. A woman was in a tent next to the Santa Fe River.

According to research by historian and author Virginia Sánchez, Morphy Lake is at least 150 years old. As America celebrates 250 years, Mora County is also marking a milestone birthday of one of its most noted landmarks. According to research by historian and author Virginia Sánchez, Morphy Lake is at

New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

Overview of an algal bloom near Quemado Lake dam. Seven New Mexico lakes are currently under advisories for harmful algal blooms, the state environment department announced on Monday. The announcement coincided with the rollout of an algal bloom advisory map that shows the condition of lakes statewide, which will be

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge

Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, an Albuquerque Democrat, is drawing attention for an emotional social media video in which he accused ICE personnel of murdering a Mexican national in Houston and vowed to use his power as speaker to “protect our people.” The remarks came after the fatal shooting

Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More

Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More

Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...

Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons like Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ala’a Kalloub, to personalize total knee, partial knee and total hip procedures. As more people seek relief from chronic joint pain and mobility issues, Alta Vista Regional Hospital is bringing advanced surgical technology closer to home. The

Vivian Jeanette Rascon Moreno, left, poses with this year’s Fiestas de Las Vegas Reina, Marisa Archuleta, as the Fiestas celebration kicked off Saturday morning at Plaza Park. Rascon Moreno was Fiestas queen in 1976, the year of America’s bicentennial. As America celebrated its 250th birthday this past weekend, Las Fiestas

A new piece in The Federalist is putting national attention on a New Mexico campaign finance law that critics say forces civic groups to choose between speaking about elected officials and exposing private donors to the government. The article, written by Marc Wheat and Mitchell Bahnsen, focuses on Rio Grande

New Mexico’s Democrat senators are facing new scrutiny over their handling of Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner after a rape allegation sent national Democrats fleeing from a candidate many in the party had recently tried to rally behind. Platner, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is accused

Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to

Monday, July 6 *Roar and Explore: Ice Excavation – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218...Read More

Nearly five years after federal agents raided the home of former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, the disgraced Albuquerque Democrat is finally set to face trial in one of the largest public corruption cases in recent New Mexico history. Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful

Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is once again attacking Republican-backed election integrity reforms, claiming the push to require proof of citizenship and voter identification is part of an effort to make it harder for Americans to vote. In a series of social media videos, the far-left congresswoman from New

New Mexico’s three far-left Democrat members of the U.S. House closed out the latest fundraising quarter with a flood of urgent, panicky emails begging supporters for cash before the midnight Federal Election Commission deadline. Reps. Gabe Vasquez, Melanie Stansbury, and Teresa Leger Fernández all sent last-minute fundraising appeals on June

Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct

Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling on lawmakers to send New Mexicans at least $250 in energy relief checks after a spike in oil prices created what she described as an $825 million windfall for the state’s trust funds. In a new opinion column, Lujan Grisham argued that New

A new report from The Santa Fe New Mexican is raising disturbing new questions about what was happening inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in southern Santa Fe County — including why the convicted sex offender appeared to be planning a private dental operation at the remote New Mexico property. According

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Deb Haaland blew the doors off Tuesday night, crafting a 72 to 28 percent landslide over rival Sam Bregman and securing the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. She now enters the general election campaign as the odds-on favorite against freshly-minted Republican nominee and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull. All statewide

Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...

Our live, continuous Election Night coverage begins at 6:30 PM with complete results and in-depth analysis on KANW 89.1 FM and the live stream on KANW.COM. We look forward to having you with us as we continue this New Mexico public radio tradition.The executive editor of the ABQ Journal is

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers

Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning