By Rodd Cayton Human waste belongs in toilets, Corrales resident Paul Ortega says. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Village Council meeting, he implored councilors to pass an ordinance to that effect. Ortega said that since April, he and his wife have been dealing with a neighbor who has repeatedly defecated
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
It is understandable if the people in the Roswell area get a little nervous when a major surge of moisture finds its way into the Land of Enchantment. After all, the community is still recovering from the October 2024 flood, and our neighbors in the Ruidoso area have had to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:32PM
A flood watch has been issued for most of New Mexico as a surge of monsoon moisture brings heavy rain with the possibility of flash flooding.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:09PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:29PM
BLOOMFIELD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bloomfield man pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a man during an argument. On May 20, 2026, Seviano Kee, 18, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, got into a physical altercation with John Doe. During the altercation, Kee fatally stabbed John Doe with a kitchen
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:41PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:42PM
The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website. The bureau said in a statement Wednesday that it was aware of the claims, but didn't
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:50PM
TIJERAS, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service will host a community celebration in Tijeras this Saturday to mark National Public Lands Day, inviting visitors to explore the Sandia Mountains and learn more about conservation efforts on their local public lands. The event, themed “Celebrating the Sandias,” will take place from
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:36PM
The Albuquerque Isotopes led the Pacific Coast League and ranked fifth out of 120 Minor League Baseball teams for total attendance in 2026. The post Albuquerque Isotopes lead league in attendance for 4th year in a row appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:13PM
SANDIA PARK, N.M. — A ferocious fifth-set comeback fell just short Tuesday as the East Mountain High School volleyball team dropped a five-set heartbreaker to Class 4A Manzano at the Vista Grande Community Center. The Lady Timberwolves took the visiting Monarchs the distance before falling 25-22, 22-25, 25-18, 16-25, 15-13.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:13PM
U.S. Government Publishing Office selects Santa Fe location for honor
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:47PM
Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] Widespread storms continue across New Mexico - Heavy showers will continue to develop throughout the rest of the workweek, bringing potential rain totals of 3-5″ statewide. As most of the state has seen wet conditions over the past week, flash flooding potential will
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:05PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:17PM
Desert Sun raises $1,300 and collects 300 books during Parton memorial
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:23PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Motorists traveling through portions of Doña Ana County are being urged to use caution Wednesday morning as wet weather has resulted The post Flooding and Wet Roads Reported Across Doña Ana County appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:21PM
She had spent years as a physical therapist working with cancer patients, including women dealing with lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Julie Gustafson knew the procedures, the surgeries and the treatment options. So, when a routine...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:01PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:32PM
Grant County has sand bags if you need them
The Grant County Office of Emergency Management is advising residents that if filled sandbags are needed, there are sandbags available at the County Administration Building and at the Cliff-Gila VFD Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Scot Fuller at 575-956-5426.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:05PM
Predictions of doomsdays by various means have gripped, even entertained the world for centuries. We are just getting over bogus predictions of “climate change” disasters and now comes artificial intelligence. AI insiders are telling TV interviewers that AI can potentially destroy the human race. The post Cal Thomas: Will AI
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:05PM
This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or progressive direction. Some states, such as California, will weigh whether to tax — or
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:21PM
The Cavemen started the season with three straight wins, defeating 5A schools Artesia (20-13) and Roswell Goddard (35-19), then pounding 4A Lovington (47-14). The post Cavemen look to defend home turf in homecoming football clash with Clovis appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
The last time former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Rhode Island, he spoke to a gathering of U.S. governors to advocate for free trade amid tensions between the two North American neighbors. Nearly a decade later, Trudeau returned to Providence where he said the relationship has moved beyond
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:03PM
A state information session will be held on Wednesday to explain the upcoming federal changes affecting Medicaid eligibility, renewals and coverage for some New Mexicans
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:33PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:36PM
Dive into the cultural meaning of the term “Hispanic" and the month's origins while highlighting labor organizer and civil rights activist Luisa Moreno. The post Essay: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat. At a meeting of the group’s board Wednesday, the governors unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:09PM
Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States. He is delivering a rare wartime speech at U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic republic. President Masoud Pezeshkian held up photos of the late Supreme
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:55PM
Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or, at least, its people. “If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:53PM
FILE – Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds (14) and Bud Harrelson (3) of the New York Mets engage in a tussle after double play action during the fifth inning of the third National League playoff game in New York, Oct. 8, 1973. (AP Photo/Harry Harris, File) With just a
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:45PM
Trailblaze Cupboard ensures no student goes hungry
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:23PM
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 30 to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:13PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:36PM
Aztec Chamber of Commerce impact study will determine future of event
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:08PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:24PM
Every time a child opens a book, they step into someone else’s world. They experience new places, cultures, families, and challenges through the eyes of a character. Whether they are reading about a child starting a new school, a young adventurer overcoming obstacles, or a family celebrating traditions different from
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
The Little Argus shares upcoming Carlsbad community events and public service announcements, including library story times, downtown markets, senior center computer help, bingo, film screenings, and special programs at local venues. The free service invites nonprofits and organizations to submit brief notices in advance for publication on a rotating basis.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
New Mexico officials are deploying personnel, equipment and sandbags as heavy rain raises flooding concerns, particularly around wildfire burn scars
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:23PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:27PM
Autumn is a transition season, and in New Mexico, it is often represented with cooler weather, vibrant fall colors, Balloon Fiesta and the first measurable snowfall in the northern mountains. In this episode of Beyond the Forecast, members of the KRQE meteorology team are discussing what the season typically entails
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 05:13PM
Much of the deposition was spent questioning Zuckerberg about the company’s practices regarding content moderation and misinformation. The post NM Department of Justice presents Zuckerberg deposition in Facebook case appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, New World screwworm appears in Grant County, Cobre Consolidated has a land leasing issue, and more.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:45PM
Freeport Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock 092326
T o download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport (NYSE: FCX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.15 per share on FCX's common stock payable on November 2, 2026, to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00PM
FILE – Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns, right, collects the puck as San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren pursues in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Feb. 4, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Colorado Avalanche DENVER (AP) — Last season: 55-16-11, swept in Western Conference Final.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:58PM
Hayden Panettiere’s death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use
A coroner’s report notes actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehab just weeks before her death from an accidental drug overdose. Although details of her care are unknown, people with drug addictions face a high risk of fatal overdose immediately after a period of sobriety. Experts say they may not
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:37PM
Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it ‘completely false’
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison. The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:18PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:58PM
Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming that would create one of the largest gaming empires. Caesars has a dominant presence on the Las Vegas Strip, operating hotels like Caesars Palace, the Flamingo and Harrah’s. It also operates casino resorts across the
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:15PM
Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the U.N. General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target.” “When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time. And
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:13PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:06PM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Widespread rain is present with a few storms present accompanied by localized flooding, as well as even some high-elevation snow possibly in the mix in the San Juan Mountains. Damp conditions are present as most are starting off close to average or at most a few
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:39AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:01PM
Recent headlines mark yet another unprecedented attack on the news media: President Trump kicked three major TV news networks out of the White House press pool because, he explained, he didn’t like their coverage. It’s the latest in a steady drumbeat of attacks on the press. Earlier this year, New
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:38AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:22PM
Inspired by this year’s lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB’s postseason
With just a few days left in the regular season, the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history. After Tuesday night’s games, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were tied for first place at 78-79. No full-season division champion has ever had a losing record. In fact,
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:54AM
The national organization gives women a space to learn RV skills, travel and connect with others
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:14AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:34PM
Bloomfield girls soccer opens district campaign with 3-1 win at Navajo Prep
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:13AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:32PM
Begay has warrant for failure to appear in breaking and entering, burglary case
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:07AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:34PM
The Artistic Journey of Joan Sheski Celebrating The Beauty Of New Mexico Through Art Wed, 09/23/2026 - 05:26
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:26AM
A new survey points to economic frustration among a key group that has largely backed Donald Trump and other Republicans in recent elections. About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when Trump returned to the White House as president. The poll of more
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:23AM
New unnamed Bayfield based business and owner operator set to take over
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00AM
Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge heard arguments Wednesday but did not rule from the bench in a case on President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds. The hearing marked the latest development in an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:54AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:38PM
The state is seeking federal money for National Guard flood control and debris removal expected to continue for years
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:36AM
Heaven is a shy little angel currently waiting at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Courtesy You can make a difference and you don’t even have to open your wallet, just your heart. Volunteering is a great way to improve the lives of our shelter pets, and we offer many ways
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:23AM
Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s US Senate race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions — especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:20AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:32PM
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s AI-fueled vision for a drone port he intends to install atop the new White House ballroom includes missile-bearing unmanned aerial vehicles and gun-toting
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:07AM
From Grants to Bemidji: Cardenio Chavez Begins College Football Journey Natasha Valles Wed, 09/23/2026 - 04:26
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:26AM
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence. The proposal comes as prominent AI executives and researchers increasingly warn about potentially catastrophic risks from rapidly advancing systems. Congress has
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:03AM
The Behavioral Health Services Division asked the state for another $7.2 million in general fund dollars for its FY 2028 budget.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:40AM
Two people were cited at a Doña Ana County meeting a year after commissioners voted to approve Project Jupiter’s bonds.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:34AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:35AM
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Iran’s president delivers wartime address at U.N.: We have been ‘victims of terrorism’ UNITED NATIONS – Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:56AM
Holding on to grudges, grievances and past hurts usually does more damage to us than to the person who hurt us. Liviu Pazargic/stock.adobe.com Last time I wrote about the Seven A’s of Confession, which I learned from Ken Sande in his book “The Peacemaker.” His website is also full of
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:44AM
What to know about the deal by Britain to surrender the Chagos Islands
LONDON (AP) — The fate of the Chagos Islands is in the hands of one man almost half a world away. The contested Indian Ocean archipelago that is home to a strategically important U.K.-U.S. military base has been in limbo since U.S. President Donald Trump in January criticized a deal
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:03AM
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday it was investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website. “The FBI is aware of a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:50AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:42PM
Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect. Jackson police said late Tuesday that they arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. in the death of
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:38AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:12PM
Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat. At a meeting of the group’s board in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:09AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:26PM
Artificial intelligence researchers have warned for years of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment goes. Debates inside the AI industry and beyond over the plausibility
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:17AM
In defiant speech, Pezeshkian calls out Trump and says Iran will fight ‘until our last breath’
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been “victims of terrorism” by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:55AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:28AM
Grail’s cancer blood test faces high-stakes FDA review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test designed to spot signs of multiple cancers in apparently healthy people faces its first major regulatory hurdle Wednesday as advisers to the U.S. government review how well it works. Grail Inc.’s test looks for DNA fragments shed by tumor cells, an emerging approach to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:22AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:42AM
In this reflection on altruism, the writer questions whether completely selfless acts are possible and considers why helping others matters. Experiences at a leadership workshop and Notre Dame’s Grotto lead to a spiritual conclusion: altruism is not about personal benefit or even helping someone else, but living with God and
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:53AM
The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump
When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who’ll be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House. Trump’s decision to greet Xi shows how
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:19AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:42AM
Artesia girls volleyball team wins over Carlsbad.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:32AM
Bulldogs celebrate another score.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:11PM
Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings. Court documents filed Tuesday in Nashville against Bryan Seaver and his security company
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:40AM
Creeks made more resilient after 2025 disaster
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:00AM
Mora County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from other responding agencies, responded to a water rescue on County Road A005, also known as Monte Aplanado Road, in Mora County.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:13AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:02PM
No injuries reported as a result of the rains in the Metro
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:43AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:52PM
With Election Day approaching, attack ads targeting Democrat Gabe Vasquez and Republican Greg Cunningham are saturating New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, a race experts say could influence the balance of power in Congress.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:26AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:15PM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the last three years, the New Mexico Legislature has given millions to help improve behavioral health services. During a legislative meeting on Tuesday, experts said they believe that money is helping, but they don't have the data to prove it. For years, the state legislature
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:10AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:36AM
Two years after New Mexico Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart struck a pedestrian in a Santa Fe crosswalk, questions and rumors about the incident continue to circulate online. The post Santa Fe senator’s 2024 crosswalk crash still raising questions online appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:17AM
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in New York in 2006. Weinstein’s sentencing Wednesday for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after he was first convicted and sentenced in 2020.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:02AM
In a summer filled with revelations about artificial intelligence’s rapid development, researchers were especially alarmed by runaway bots finding their way onto the internet and, in at least one instance, coordinating there with one another. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an essay this month that AI agents could take
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:00AM
New Mexico girls’ flag football kicks off with excitement Albuquerque Journal
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:12AM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With heavy rain hitting New Mexico, Albuquerque saw some water building up across the metro. While there wasn't enough for heavy flooding, other parts of the state did. The storms brought fast-moving waters to the arroyos in the metro. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they had crews
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:53AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:11AM
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to get the office a national award. They were nominated for an arrest they made back in June that involved the use of a drone. BCSO deputies responded to a trailer, where 36-year-old Christopher Drennan
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:26AM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Walmart is now offering tap-to-pay to customers across New Mexico, including in Albuquerque. The popular payment option allows customers to use contactless payments from debit cards, credit cards, and other payment methods like Apple Pay. Walmart told KRQE News that the rollout in New Mexico is
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:02AM
The Colorado Rockies lost 7-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The Rockies became just the fifth club in major league history to lose at least 100 games in four consecutive seasons and the first to do so since the New York Mets in their expansion season of 1962 through
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:37AM
Clovis hazard mitigation plan scheduled Sept. 29
The city of Clovis will hold a hazard mitigation plan meeting on September 29, 2026...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:15AM
17 firearms recovered in Clovis Police search
Media Release, Clovis Police Department Clovis, NM – On September 16th, 2026, Detectives of the...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:09AM
Artesia swept Carlsbad 3-0 Tuesday at the Bulldog Pit to split the 2026 Eddy County Volleyball War. The Lady Bulldogs won 25-12, 25-21 and 25-22 after Carlsbad claimed a 3-2 victory Aug. 25. The post Artesia Volleyball Sweeps Carlsbad to Split Eddy County War Series appeared first on Carlsbad Current
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:02AM
Weekend shooting death being investigated as justifiable homicide
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:59AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:58PM
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo City Commission is directing city staff to continue discussions on what to do with a nearby lake. The city shut down Bonito Lake 14 years ago after a wildfire destroyed surrounding vegetation, leading to heavy erosion and flooding. The lake reopened to recreation in
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 02:50AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:16AM
Millions of people face deadly climate-related disasters as international aid programs are slashed. Floods in Nepal on Aug. 26 killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Aid cuts have weakened disaster monitoring in the Himalayas, affecting programs like SERVIR-Hindu Kush Himalaya. This program used satellites for disaster risk reduction
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:25AM
Year after year, New Mexico is among the lowest-ranked nationally in K-12 education. Some districts have made strides, while others have had some setbacks. The post Where can Rio Rancho Public Schools improve? State report card gives insight appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:20AM
Former President Bill Clinton opened this year’s Clinton Global Initiative conference, calling on attendees to promise to “step into the void created by retreating governments” following cuts by the United States and other nations to foreign assistance. Clinton on Tuesday emphasized the importance of cooperation over short-term wins. He urged
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:12AM
11 Doña Ana county residents will be part of a committee that brings in subject matter experts to discuss air, water, energy and any other topics related to Project Jupiter.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:57AM
Sandbag supplies strained as monsoon storms hit New Mexico Albuquerque Journal
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:13AM
Doña Ana County delays filling vacant House seat Albuquerque Journal
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:27AM
Staff Reports Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old. Josiah Cleveland is a 5’5″ Diné/African American teen who weighs about 190 pounds. He has brown eyes and black curly hair. Cleveland was last seen on Sept. 22 at about 3 pm at Gallup High
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:49AM
True leadership is not about a flawless record; it is about how you respond to life’s challenges.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
The Lincoln National Forest is planning prescribed pile burns in both the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger District this fall. Forest Service…
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Lawyer: Cobre must redo field lease with Bayard
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cobre Consolidated Schools will ask the city of Bayard for a do-over on its athletic facilities leases. At a special...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:00PM
[caption id="attachment_108569" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogersfor the Daily Press)Ernest Johnson, owner of Taste of Vegas, loca...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:00PM
The Alamogordo News is letting you decide on the best Otero County sports star each week. The post Vote now for Alamogordo’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:58PM
Sports scores and upcoming events from around Otero County. The post Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:06PM
The new terminal is needed because the city of Carlsbad plans to offer flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport using 30-seat jets provided by Contour Airlines, which was awarded the contract for air service last year. The post Eddy County Approves $5 Million for New Carlsbad Airport Terminal appeared
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:00PM
Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down major cuts to federal food stamps. New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more than 330,000 Americans lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, between
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:24PM
Diné writer Alastair Lee Bitsóí considers a tributary that runs through his land amid unprecedented September monsoons in New Mexico, and how stewardship for the Colorado River begins with such arroyos.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:14PM
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland on Wednesday announced their plans to modernize the state’s consumer protection law and to craft new regulations for kids on the internet. Their proposed bills would increase the maximum penalties for consumer
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:47PM
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) are calling for the suspension of President Donald Trump’s initiative allowing more foreign beef into the U.S. and for congressional oversight of future beef import decisions from the executive branch. Nunn announced a bipartisan bill Wednesday, with Democratic Rep.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:25PM
The committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral healthcare infrastructure has approved 11 of 13 regional plans, the committee chair told lawmakers on the interim Legislative Finance Committee during their Tuesday meeting.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:06PM
Officials warn flood-covered roads could develop overnight in Ruidoso, especially near debris-clogged arroyos.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:45PM
Bonifacio Gurule, a 75-year-old cancer survivor, reflects on his journey of resilience and remission after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:23PM
The Lobo Cancer Challenge returns this Saturday, raising funds for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to support cancer patients, research, and community programs.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:24PM
A surge of monsoon moisture continues to move through the state today. This will continue to brought widespread showers and storms throughout this afternoon along with flash flooding concerns across large parts of the state. Heavy showers will continue to develop throughout the rest of the workweek, bringing potential rain
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:22PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A prominent building in downtown Albuquerque on Central Ave. and 1st Street that used to radiate the smell of popcorn and bring in visitors looking to catch a movie sits vacant and has for years. But new plans in the works could soon bring echoes of
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:28AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:01PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- White Sands Missile Range first responders helped deliver a baby off U.S. Highway 70 in New Mexico, according to the White Sands Professional Firefighters Association. The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on U.S. 70. In a 911 call obtained by KTSM
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:01PM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Rain continues to fall on the Land of Enchantment, expected to come and go through Friday. From flooding in Mora County to water rescues in Albuquerque, New Mexico has felt the impact. According to the KRQE meteorology team, potential statewide rain totals could reach three to
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:20PM
DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Purgatory Resort announced that it is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 ski season Friday, Nov. 20, weather permitting. In addition to the opening day announcement, Purgatory also debuted new lift ticket prices, with tickets below $50 on 95 days this season, about 70% of its
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:06PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have wrapped up their season, winning 73 games, the most in a season since 2013. This season the Isotopes led the PCL in total and average attendance, and finished 5th in all of minor league baseball. This season featured a number special nights
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 06:11PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. On Tuesday, shortly before midnight, officers were dispatched to the area of Central Avenue NE and Alvarado Drive SE, following reports of a crash. Officers learned that a black 2011
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:54PM
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) will hold a community town hall in Alamogordo to hear concerns and experiences related to billing issues caused by meter‑reading shortages reported by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). In July, PNM notified the commission that temporary
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:38PM
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a semi-truck was stolen on Sept. 5. This semi was taken from the Will Scott property at 3934 US 64. Officials said a man walked onto the property and left in the semi. If you
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:26PM
The FAFSA forms, which traditionally opened Oct. 1, had a few chaotic starts under the Biden administration while reforms were made to the applications, leaving schools and students in a time crunch.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:22PM
Data shows that one lightning strike hit the side of US-84.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:22PM
Weinstein’s sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after his 2020 conviction was overturned.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:56PM
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026’s biggest hit.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:22PM
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The nonprofit organization New Mexico Voices for Children is holdings its New Mexico Children's Roadshow, traveling across the state to hear firsthand the issues residents face when it comes to children and their families. The organization, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, produced a report
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 05:11PM
A restraining order has been filed against Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:13PM
A man considered to be a "sexually violent predator" has been arrested after police say he repeatedly targeted females in downtown Indianapolis and tried to rub their feet.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:12PM
The former Whole Foods on Carlisle Boulevard, just off of Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, is back up for sale. The post Former Whole Foods on Carlisle is back up for sale appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:16PM
Fall is here which means it's time for the Albuquerque Grecian Festival that's back for its 51st year, Oct. 2-4. The post Opa! Albuquerque Grecian Festival gears up for 51st edition appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:56PM
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission is set to hold a community town hall in Alamogordo to address billing issues related to PNM’s meter reading shortages. The post NMPRC sets town hall to address PNM meter reader issues appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:44PM
Police are investigating after a vehicle struck and killed someone who was in the middle of Central Avenue late Tuesday night. The post Police investigate deadly overnight crash in Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 07:06PM
Albuquerque will see heavy rain continue Wednesday after it led to crews responding to multiple rescues Tuesday. The post Flood threat continues Wednesday in Albuquerque metro appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:42PM
Mountainair’s emergency medical services chief will go before a judge Wednesday after authorities accused him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The post Mountainair EMS chief to face a judge for alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:52AM
House lawmakers say they have enough support to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act Two, which could help New Mexico's Attorney General get unredacted Epstein files. The post Lawmakers behind new Epstein legislation say they have the support to force House vote appeared first on KOB 4
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:43AM
New Mexico Gas Company and Meals on Wheels New Mexico are weatherizing 40 homes to help people stay warm and cut energy costs this winter. The post Meals on Wheels and New Mexico Gas offer no-cost weatherizing before winter appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:28AM
Albuquerque International Sunport officials unveiled “We are of the Mountain,” a new mixed-media mural tied to the airport’s renovation project. The post New mural unveiled at Sunport appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:01AM
The Ruidoso News is letting you decide on the best Lincoln County male and female sports star each week. The post Vote now for Ruidoso’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:06PM
Prescribed burns at the lookout tower were a part of a 15-acre prescribed burn project that began this February and was completed with the recent burns. The post Prescribed burns help reduce wildfire risk in Lincoln National Forest near Ruidoso appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 08:00PM
Sports scores and upcoming events from around the county. The post Lincoln County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:11PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces woman received an eight-year federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said 32-year-old Cassidy Shae Montoya also had a stolen gun and led deputies on a high-speed chase. On July 30, 2025, Montoya
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:26AM
Follow the stories with the Reader, the Voice of the Mountain.
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:10PM
New Mexico’s $700M housing push falls short Albuquerque Journal
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:35PM
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has activated the State Emergency Operation Center to manage the statewide response in anticipation of flash flooding this week. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque is forecasting heavy rainfall and increasing flash flood risk across the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:07PM
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:30PM
GOP Sen. Bill Sharer falsely describes the incident as a "hit-and-run," while Stewart's attorney calls it an "ordinary traffic incident."
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:20PM
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife stocked the city reservoir with 1,500 rainbow trout for the Saturday fishing derby.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:15PM
New Mexico legislators called for federal officials to cooperate with a safety board that oversees nuclear security sites.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:00PM
Two people were cited at a Doña Ana County meeting a year after commissioners voted to approve Project Jupiter's bonds.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:00PM
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced on Tuesday afternoon it had activated the State Emergency Operation Center in anticipation of expected flash flooding.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:07PM
Dances Of India Presents ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Sunday, Sept. 28 At Duane Smith Auditorium
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:20PM
LTE: 2026 Comprehensive Plan: Should Our Tax Dollars Be Used To Make The Ultra-rich Even Richer?
Graphics courtesy Lisa Shin BY LISA SHINLos Alamos I am submitting a chart that summarizes my own personal take on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, as well as page 67 of the Plan. It uses words like “public participation” and “public investment,” which imply something voluntary and good. In reality, however,
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:14PM
LTE: The Trump Vs The Media Brouhaha
BY KATHLEENE PARKERWhite Rock Someone asked me—a retired journalist—what I thought about the recent “Trump vs the media” brouhaha. Bear in mind, I worked in an era when journalists, at least those from legitimate news agencies, adhered to codes of conduct, fairness, ethics and honesty in reporting. Editorials were on
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:04PM
The two met in August at a forum hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association New Mexico and other business groups.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:45PM
A startup working to conduct cloud-seeding projects to produce more snow has pitched its work to Santa Fe city officials.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:45PM
Some members of the Taos Valley Watershed Coalition said the thinned forests are a win for watershed protection.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:45PM
The weather-delayed conference will now take place Oct. 19-21. Attendees do not have to register again for the new dates.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:00PM
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:55PM
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats believe they could pick up as many as six seats following this November’s midterm elections, despite Republicans having better fundraising numbers and break-even polling in several states. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Kirsten Gillibrand said during a sit-down interview Tuesday that the president’s low approval
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:54PM
Federal officials charged a Utah letter carrier Tuesday with throwing 300 primary ballots in a church parking lot dumpster, an incident that a top U.S. Justice Department official said made the case for stricter regulations of voting. The prosecution of Damon Matai Seei, of Payson, Utah, showed “voting fraud is
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:39PM
WASHINGTON — Education experts and advocates on Tuesday urged Congress to repeal an incoming national school voucher program over concerns that it will divert critical funds away from public schools to private institutions. U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono convened a Democratic-led panel to sound the alarm on the sweeping program, which
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:39PM
A task force studying the impact of screens in classrooms on Tuesday recommended New Mexico education officials consider issuing guidelines that would eliminate screen time for students from kindergarten through second grade. The task force also recommended to lawmakers to define 'screen time' in upcoming legislative session.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:24PM
Amanda Bowen, emergency manager for Doña Ana County, talks about preparing for flood events and how to stay safe.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:50PM
New Mexico – On September 18th, 2026, President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the media credentials for three media outlets from covering the President at the White House. It has caused quite the stir among the nation with a President blocking access to outlets. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham got into the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:06PM
A working group of over 30 experts have convened so far to inform a comprehensive study on the impact of forced sterilization practices on Indigenous women and women of color in the state, as directed by the passage of Senate Memorial 14 earlier this year.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:44PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government has announced a $74 million investment intended to expand access to healthcare in rural, frontier and Tribal communities across The post Federal Government Announces $74 Million for Rural Healthcare in New Mexico appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:59PM
LAS CRUCES – Parents and caregivers can have their children’s car seats inspected during National Seat Check Saturday this weekend in Las Cruces. Certified Child The post Las Cruces Elks Lodge to Host Free Child Car-Seat Safety Check appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:08PM
Los Alamos County’s Non-Emergency Phone Line Is Down, Alternative Numbers Available
COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The non-emergency dispatch phone line is currently down, and two temporary numbers have been stood up. Please call 505-672-6382 or 505-672-6337 for any non-emergency assistance. Please try both numbers, as a dispatcher may be busy on the line you try first. The emergency line, 911, remains fully
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:49PM
A federal judge has ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:30PM
The Behavioral Health Services Division asked the state for another $7.2 million in general fund dollars for its FY 2028 budget.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:30PM
There won’t be a moratorium on data centers in Clovis but Mayor Mike Morris said the city will work toward developing a policy on the controversial artificial intelligence facilities. Commissioners voted 5-3 at their Sept. 17 meeting to defeat a proposed 120-day moratorium on building any data centers within city
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:15PM
The two days of rainfall also bring the possibility of flooding across the state, and significant rises in water levels in the Pecos River, Rio Felix and other rivers in southeast New Mexico that could meet or exceed their banks. The post Southeast New Mexico Under Flood Watch as Heavy
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:25PM
WASHINGTON — A New Hampshire federal judge seemed skeptical during a Tuesday hearing that a civil rights group could continue with a challenge to block President Donald Trump’s second attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, suggesting that a new lawsuit might be needed. The American Civil Liberties
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:48PM
More than half of women of reproductive age have seen or heard the false claim that hormones in contraceptives are harmful, and about 4 in 10 have been exposed to the false idea that hormones in contraceptives limit your ability to get pregnant in the future, according to a new
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:32PM
Ownership of the race track and it’s property is divided between the Miller trust, the Ruidoso Jockey Club, the Village of Ruidoso and the Trotters. The post Who decides what comes next for the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino? appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:27PM
LAS CRUCES – The Mad Hatter Gallery will host a public reception and author talk celebrating the publication of ARC, the debut novel by longtime The post Mad Hatter Gallery to Celebrate Publication of Gregory Z. Smith’s Debut Novel appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:45PM
Trump told the world leaders that he has a “big decision” to make on whether a deal will be made with Iran or whether he should “annihilate th…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:52PM
Haaland said she is free to debate Oct. 12, Oct. 13 or Oct. 14; Hull called on Haaland to attend a KOB debate on Oct. 8.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:00PM
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken t…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:01PM
[caption id="attachment_108535" align="alignnone" width="531"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Emma McKinley with the Center for Health Innovation wal...
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:00PM
Meeting tonight on screwworm response
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Grant County Fair will get underway this week as scheduled, but officials will take extra precautions with animal...
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:00PM
Elected officials line up behind data center moratorium
Area elected officials are voicing their support for a moratorium on data centers in Grant County. Ever since a public notice for an intent to apply ...
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:00PM
An eight-state coalition filed lawsuits Tuesday challenging the Trump administration’s payments to private companies to cancel offshore wind leases, escalating an ongoing legal battle over the government spending billions of dollars to block wind projects. Attorneys general from eight East Coast states are suing the feds over the buyouts of
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:37PM
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faces a “big decision” to make a deal with Iran or “annihilate” the country, he told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. During a 37-minute speech to his international counterparts including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in New York City, Trump asked, “Will a deal
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:37PM
Despite the construction of about 62,000 housing units in recent years, New Mexico still struggles with housing affordability, uneven regional growth and increasing homelessness, according to a new state report.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:32PM
PEEC Nature Youth Group Kicks Off Wednesday, Sept. 23 At Los Alamos Nature Center
PEEC NEWS RELEASE The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its annual PEEC Nature Youth Group Kick‑Off Meeting, 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at PEEC, welcoming both returning members and high schoolers interested in joining the program for the 2026–27 school year. Attendees will meet the team, learn
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:42PM
By GMCS School Board Presidentt Kevin Mitchell I am writing in response to the recent open letter from MCFUSE. The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board represents the entire community. This includes all ourstudents, families, employees, taxpayers, and the communities we serve. Our first responsibility isto students and their education. Supporting the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:11PM
A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:09PM
Staff Reports A flood watch will take affect for McKinley County starting at noon Sept. 22. It will last through the afternoon of Sept. 23. Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop. Stronger storms will be capable
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:24PM
Staff Reports WINIDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved the Navajo Nation Fiscal Year 2027 Comprehensive Budget of over $585 million Sept. 18, providing funding authority for the Navajo Nation government to continue operations and essential services beginning Oct. 1. The action followed the Council’s Sept. 9
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:12PM
Sunshine Protection Act would have economic, safety impacts for ski areas and mountain towns, resorts say
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:47PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Brace for impact as we are tracking some of the heaviest rains so far this monsoon season. According to the National Weather Service, El Paso and Las Cruces could see between a quarter and a half inch of rain starting Tuesday. That amount of rain
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:59PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Spaceport America, located about 60 miles north of Las Cruces, cancelled its 2026 Open House due to expected heavy rainfall, the aerospace company announced on its social media page on Monday, Sept. 22. "The safety of attendees, exhibitors and vendors is our primary concern during
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:53PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:01AM
Icelandic director Anton Sigurdsson returned to Las Cruces to film “Pandemonium,” his second southern New Mexico production in the past year.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:27PM
The Rio Grande Rivalry has been around for 116 games, but most of the Aggies playing Saturday haven’t experienced much of it. That is one of the contradictions of college football’s changing landscape. New Mexico State and New Mexico have played...
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:14PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:20PM
Vice President JD Vance and White House officials are announcing plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare …
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:51PM
The U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a Californ…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:39PM
The city of Roswell’s supply of sand and sandbags for people to protect flood-prone property was gone before a flood watch called by the Natio…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:27PM
Gateway Christian overcame an opening-set loss to Capitan, winning in four in Monday's volleyball match. The post Gateway volleyball comes back for victory over Capitan appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:46PM
Kelly Quach and Mike Smedley fill sandbags at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Tuesday to prepare for potential flooding as heavy rains are expected to fall in the area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:37PM
District Attorney’s Office authorized release after no criminal charges were filed
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:08PM
UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): CRRUA said it restored water service to the Racetrack Drive/Haciendas San Gabriel area around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The utility issued a precautionary water boil advisory. Residents should boil water for one minute and let it cool before using it. As a next step, CRRUA said it'll
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:05PM
Staff report Bernalillo County residents in flood-prone areas have until Friday to get their sandbags in a row. Monsoon storms could drop up to 3 inches of rain on the […]
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:23PM
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The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:43PM
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than…
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:18PM
A flash flood watch has been issued for much of New Mexico, spurring the Taos County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday (Sept. 22) to urge “everyone to stay alert and prepared.”
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:36PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:11PM
Editor A former Las Vegas City Schools teacher will spend more than seven years in prison after being sentenced last week for the repeated rape of a student. Leonard Joey Romero, 30, pleaded guilty in May to one felony count of criminal sexual contact of a minor by a person
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:19PM
Area veterans honored with ‘Quilts of Valor’
Veterans were recognized and thanked for their service and sacrifice during a heartfelt Quilts of Valor presentation ceremony held Aug. 26 at the VFW San Juan Argonne Post No. 1547 in Las Vegas. Silver Threads of Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild along with the Sewing with Silver Threads class at
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:21PM
The Loving Lady Falcons will seek to end a three-match losing streak when they host New Mexico Military Institute in a rematch of their 3-0 tournament loss. With district play approaching, coach Andrew Villegas is emphasizing consistency and teamwork after a five-set loss to Dexter revealed the team’s potential. Loving
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:59PM
A total of 43 wells in the Cieneguilla and La Cienega communities in Santa Fe County showed ‘forever chemical’ contamination in recent tests, Santa Fe County announced on Monday. With the aquifer under the communities contaminated, state environmental officials and a not-for-profit company are examining alternate public water supply options
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:19PM
Proposition 132 amounts to another unfunded mandate for cash-strapped counties, they say
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:20PM
Local artists, professional designers, students and creative enthusiasts welcome
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:13PM
Months of preparation set the stage for the first homecoming event this week
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:01PM
Rep. Rebecca Dow argues New Mexico should accelerate watershed restoration and wildfire mitigation to help the land retain more rainfall and reduce flood damage.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:48PM
Staff report Bernalillo County residents in flood-prone areas have until Friday to get their sandbags in a row. Monsoon storms could drop up to 3 inches of rain on the East Mountains and up to 2 inches on the metro area by Sept. 25, county officials announced Tuesday. Wednesday should
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:23PM
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The two days of rainfall also bring the possibility of flooding across the state, and significant rises in water levels in the Pecos River, Rio Felix and other rivers in southeast New Mexico that could meet or exceed their banks.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:25PM
Homecoming week fun at Carlsbad High School started Monday evening with a parade. The post Parade starts homecoming week activities in Carlsbad appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:59PM
KOAT Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton provided an explainer on what they mean and what those in impacted areas should do.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:23PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:43AM
Alamogordo News managing editor Spencer Fordin covers top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County each week.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:45PM
Join Northern New Mexico College For A Conversation About ‘Why Democracy Matters’
NNMC NEWS RELEASE Every summer, along acequias older than the state of New Mexico itself, neighbors gather to share water by consensus in one of the oldest continuously practiced forms of democracy in the Americas. On Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Ben Lujan Library
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:21PM
NMDOT Urges Drivers To Prepare For Flash Flooding: As Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Could Create Hazardous Travel Conditions Across New Mexico
NMDOT NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extreme caution as widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across northern New Mexico Tuesday through Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:14PM
SANDIA PARK, N.M. — High in the Cibola National Forest, chain saws and hand tools have been steadily cutting through years of silence and overgrown deadfall. Sandia Peak Ski Area, New Mexico’s oldest ski destination, is deep in the middle of a ground-up restoration aimed at turning the historic mountain
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:26PM
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After a five-year break, the New Mexico Comic Expo is returning to Albuquerque with an emphasis on the people whose artwork, stories and merchandise […]
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:37PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:38PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County is looking to make businesses seeking tax breaks from residents give more back through public benefits for taxpayers who fund it. In […]
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:35PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For 70 years, Burqueños have celebrated Christmas Eve aboard the Luminaria Bus Tour, riding city buses through the Old Town and Huning Castle neighborhoods […]
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:52PM
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than three decades, Leba Freed has worked to preserve a piece of Albuquerque history that helped shape the city itself. As president […]
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Communications failures that snarled U.S. air traffic Monday highlight the aging systems controllers rely on to guide roughly 45,000 flights a day.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:40PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County is looking to make businesses seeking tax breaks from residents give more back through public benefits for taxpayers who fund it. In a first for Bernalillo County, commissioners approved a $1.2 billion industrial revenue bond for DESRI, a renewable energy developer, to
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:35PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For 70 years, Burqueños have celebrated Christmas Eve aboard the Luminaria Bus Tour, riding city buses through the Old Town and Huning Castle neighborhoods to see glowing luminarias and neighbors gathered around bonfires. Now, the city has ended the tradition, saying the tour is
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:52PM
Obituary: Andy & Diane Bustos Sept. 16, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Andy and Diane Bustos on September 16, 2026. Andy was born on December 3, 1947, to Andres “Tito” and Lourdes Bustos, Diane was born on May 17,1952 to Joe and Andreita Romero. Their journey began as teenage sweethearts, evolving into a
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:54PM
Snakes And The Start Of Fall….
BY JAN MACEK And snakes are on the move finding their brumation den. These two gopher snakes were found in my neighborhood and were released about 1/8 to 1/4 of a mile away, the recommended range, but still in the neighborhood and in a more secure, safer area for them.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:48PM
LAYSL Night At New Mexico United Offers Soccer, Fundraiser And Special Experiences For Local Youth
LAYSL NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) is inviting local families and community members to join them for a special LAYSL Night at the New Mexico United game this Saturday, Sept. 26. The event is open to everyone, whether or not they currently have a child playing in
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:44PM
Obituary: Carlos Valdez June 9, 1961 – Sept. 15, 2026
Carlos Valdez, 65, of Española, New Mexico, passed away on September 15, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1961. Carlos dedicated 26 years to education, serving as a professor at New Mexico State University from 1996 until his retirement in 2022. He touched the lives of many students and
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:22PM
PORTALES - The Eastern New Mexico University rodeo teams showed out in their host event, the 61st annual College Daze Championship. The women's rodeo team, led by Brooke Bruner, Allie Murphy, Shaylee Baxley and Georgia Shields, captured the team title on Sept. 19. Bruner finished in second place in the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:57PM
Bhakta, 42, was named Citizen of the Year in the Carlsbad Current-Argus’ inaugural Best of Carlsbad contest, which culminated in an awards ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center. The post Ekta Bhakta Named Carlsbad’s Citizen of the Year for Community Service appeared first on Carlsbad
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00PM
Santa Fe has built a “Snare Net” which traps families in a lifetime of government dependency and punishes hard work. The post Breaking the welfare ‘snare net’ appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00PM
Virgil Chee Jr. was indicted on a single count of attempted kidnapping after Alamogordo police initially charged him with two counts of the same charge. The post Grand jury indicts Mescalero man for attempted kidnapping appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00PM
Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Troop NM1412 Fundraiser Is Sept. 25-26
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:46PM
Update, 9 a.m., Sept. 22: City of Roswell reports they've run out of both sand and bags.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:26AM
TUCUMCARI – The city’s police chief announced on Sept. 15 he is retiring from law enforcement in mid-October after about 18 months at the helm. Lorenzo Emillio, 50, made the announcement in a Facebook post on the Tucumcari Police Department’s account. His final day will be Oct. 14, and he
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:50AM
Tucumcari EMS focus of debate
TUCUMCARI -- A recent commitment by city officials to talk to a private company about taking over Tucumcari’s ambulance service prompted a controversial response from the city’s EMS director and largely prompted the mayor to schedule a town hall next month. The city had recently issued a request for proposals
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:00AM
NMSP killer pleads guilty to South Carolina slaying
Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, already federally convicted in the killing of the New Mexico State Police patrolman west of Tucumcari, pleaded guilty to federal charges in South Carolina in the kidnapping, carjacking and murder of an EMS worker during the same crime spree. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:02AM
Portales rolls over Lovington in loop opener
PORTALES — For the Portales Rams football team — winners of three-straight games — there was something to prove coming into its 4A District 2 opener against Lovington. The Rams hadn’t beaten the stiffest of competition and the Wildcats have had their number in recent years. Mission accomplished on Sept
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:06AM
Moral victories can be hard to accept. But when you've been blanked in your previous two games and then prove competitive against one of the top teams in Class 6A. it gives you something to build on. Riding big plays, Clovis High's football team racked up 428 total yards against
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:09AM
PORTALES – Hayley Gutierrez may not be the most imposing player on Clovis High's front row, but she can certainly be effective up there. Gutierrez collected 19 kills and a pair of blocks on Sept. 17 as the Lady Wildcats claimed a 25-20, 25-18, 25-12 win over Portales High at
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:14AM
Commentary: The game is won at finish
We had a tough night in Kingsville on Sept. 19. First, credit Texas A&M–Kingsville. They have a good football team, and they played well. They took advantage of their opportunities and made the plays they needed to make. We played well at times, but football games are not decided by
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:20AM
Clovis High's boys were in control almost all the way, and the Wildcats spread the wealth around in a 10-1 soccer victory over Portales High on Sept. 14 at Leon Williams Stadium. Seven players scored goals and five had at least one assist as the Cats (9-4) posted their second
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:24AM
TUCUMCARI -- The Rattlers bounced back from a tough loss the previous week with a 50-0 pasting of winless non-district foe Cuba on Sept. 18. Tucumcari (3-2), ranked ninth in Class 2A by MaxPreps.com going into the game, surged to a 14-0 lead before Cuba (0-5) ran a play on
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:36AM
Steers pull out win over Muleshoe
FARWELL – Brothers Coy and Tak Miller scored a pair of touchdowns each and combined for more than 300 rushing yards, and Farwell outlasted Muleshoe 32-31 on Friday night. The Steers (1-3) rallied for 20 third-quarter points to overcome a 21-6 halftime deficit against the Mules (0-4). Tak Miller tallied
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:31AM
Hounds dashed by A&M-Kingsville in LSC opener
It wasn’t the Lone Star Conference opener the Eastern New Mexico University football team was hoping for. Fresh off its bye week, ENMU was hoping for a fresh start after going winless in conference play. Things didn’t turn out that way as the Greyhounds fell behind double digits to host
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:32AM
Childhood front-yard football was not for sissies
I’ve been fortunate to spend a good number of seasons on the sidelines at high school football games even though the last time I played was in my freshman year in the fall of 1974. I’ve been there with a camera or notebook for three decades, but these days I’ve
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:36AM
On the shelves - Sept. 23
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. “Rough Country” by Reavis Z. Wortham, Don Money,
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:37AM
Senior calendar - Sept. 23
Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Loaded nachos, pinto beans, roasted zucchini, mango chunks Thursday: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad with hard-boiled egg and light ranch dressing, light vanilla nonfat yogurt, fruit compote Friday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, garden salad with
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:40AM
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial earlier this month places her future in doubt, three years after she killed her
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:57AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Low-income Sandoval County homeowners with disabilities can get wheelchair ramps, wider doorways and walk-in showers on the house — literally — after Rebuilding Together Sandoval County landed a $60,000 grant. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico awarded the nonprofit a Blue Impact grant
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:54AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Time is near for the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:17AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:18AM
TUCUMCARI – Interim City Manager Mike Cherry will resign after today due to medical-related issues, he told officials on Sept. 15. Cherry submitted a two-sentence resignation letter to the city of Tucumcari. His resignation takes effect after the next scheduled City Commission meeting on Sept. 22. Mayor Marcy Willis said
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:10AM
PORTALES – Eighty-four years ago, Sgt. Melvin E. Jones died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines at a Japanese encampment. On Sept. 15, his remains were returned to Portales and reunited posthumously with his parents. The reinterment was attended by family, both new and old, including the grandson
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:56AM
Two people were arrested on Sept. 17 and charged with custodial interference after allegations a gun was used in a reported kidnapping. Edward Alonzo was charged with custodial interference, aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm, police said. Gabrielle Gauna was charged with custodial interference and conspiracy in
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:59AM
Clovis harriers 7th in Rio Rancho
Clovis High cross country runner Roselia Morales finished in seventh place with a time of 20 minutes, 15 seconds at the Sal Gonzales Jamboree in Rio Rancho on Sept. 19. Brooke Newcomer finished in 30th place (21:24), Christina Waltrip 61st place (22:33), Isabel Vickers 63rd place (22:37) and Lety Crosby
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:16AM
Pages past, Sept. 23: Flower show draws record 400 people
On this date … 1936: Tucumcari Electric Co. advertised a new electric clothes washer for $59.50. It featured three forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1940: Portales Woman’s Club had announced a record 400 people attended the annual Portales flower show. Officials said 402 exhibits came from 60 Roosevelt County
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:16AM
TUCUMCARI – New Mexico's two major gubernatorial candidates presented divergent views on whether to impose a moratorium on building new artificial-intelligence data centers -- the same week the Clovis City Commission rejected a similar measure. Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee, announced on Sept. 17 that she would support a statewide
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:30AM
We miss every picture we don't take
I was on the hunt last weekend for some photos I thought might have been taken at homecoming at Dora in 1979, my senior year of high school. Instead, I found a reminder of how we did — or in this case, did not — take photos at the time.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:31AM
Residents press Air Force on PFAS cleanup
Cannon Air Force Base officials say lack of access to privately owned land for monitoring wells and barriers created by litigation is the reason off-base cleanup of PFAS contamination has not progressed. Local residents and a state lawmaker pressed Air Force officials Sept. 16 for updates on when cleanup of
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:31AM
Opinion: Amendment 4 nothing but a money grab
This November, New Mexico voters will vote on a constitutional amendment to pay each of the state’s 112 legislators an annual salary of just under $68,000 with that rate to rise with inflation in the future. New Mexico’s Legislature is said to be the only “unpaid” legislative body in the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:33AM
Opinion: Don't violate others – problem solved
Why are we forced to pretend not to know the solutions? To pretend solutions are mysterious or too hard? Because government doesn’t benefit from solved problems. It loses power when problems are solved and people no longer beg to be rescued. Often, getting government out of the way is the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:33AM
Opinion: Unintended consequences prove haunting
The Israeli-Iran-U.S. war is sucking in every country in Western Asia, whether they like it or not. Recall that Irani leadership made it clear that if they were struck by Israel or the U.S., they would close the Strait of Hormuz and strike back at any country who assisted the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:34AM
Roosevelt County adopts tax rate
PORTALES — Roosevelt County commissioners adopted the state’s 2026 property tax rates Sept. 15 after the county assessor told them his office had reviewed the rates but could not fully vouch for them. Assessor Stevin Floyd said his office went over the rates issued by the state Department of Finance
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:47AM
Portales schools see enrollment surge
PORTALES — Public schools in Portales have seen an uptick in new student enrollment this year, which staff attribute to an appealing community with a lower cost of living than other areas and a growing reputation for excellent special education services. Special education services, specifically, has grown to an unprecedented
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:51AM
Ex-Tucumcari commissioner pleads to felony
PORTALES — In a quiet Roosevelt County courtroom largely absent of spectators, a former Tucumcari city commissioner was sentenced Sept. 16 to five years of supervised probation. Christopher Wallace Arias, 33, of Tucumcari, was sentenced by Ninth Judicial District Judge Donna Mowrer following entry of a guilty plea to one
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:57AM
Submitted by NM Rep. Kathleen Cates, District 44 On November 3, New Mexicans will vote on four amendments to the state Constitution. These bipartisan proposals, passed by the Legislature in 2025 and 2026, would strengthen democratic representation and support our state’s future. I support all four and encourage voters to
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:32AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Los Alamos Public Schools Hits Four-Year Highs, Stands Out As A Leader In The State In Academic Growth
LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is celebrating a standout year after Spring 2026 state assessment results showed math, reading, and science proficiency each reaching a four-year district high, with all seven LAPS schools earning the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) top “Spotlight” designation. Los Alamos High
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:08AM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has since 2021 required all U.S. hospitals to post pricing info online.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:10AM
Respondents to a statewide survey overall favored school choice, while a union leader said the financial implications are tricky.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:05AM
“We are unionized now, we hit majority, and with that being said, we’re a lot more powerful than just being one person,” tenant Alyssa Harper said.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:00AM
Albuquerque International Sunport unveiled 'We Are of the Mountain,' a new mural by artist J P 제 피 as part of its major terminal renovation project. The artwork celebrates cultural connections between New Mexico and Korea while expanding public art at one of Albuquerque's key gateways.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:08AM
Is the Deb Haaland camp terrified that permitting her to debate Republican gubernatorial opponent Gregg Hull could cost her the election or something close to it? Haaland has so far refused to debate Hull, making her only the second major-party candidate to skip a general election TV debate in the
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:10AM
Friends of the El Rito Volunteer Fire Department has received a $36,000 donation from the Tres Semillas Foundation to purchase equipment for the El Rito Volunteer Fire Department. The department has selected the extrication equipment that will be purchased with the donation. The equipment will strengthen the resources available to
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:30AM
After winning the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak series youth championship at Conchas Lake in July, Artesia senior Jonathan Chavez returns to compete in the NMBNK Classic Championship. The season-ending tournament begins Saturday at Ute Lake and concludes Sunday at Conchas Lake, where Chavez will face his brother Matt and
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:50PM
A New Mexico constitutional amendment would replace legislators’ $247 daily per diem with an annual salary of about $67,800. The proposal raises scrutiny of the state’s unusually generous pension system, which allows legislators to retire after 10 years at any age and immediately collect benefits. One hypothetical legislator’s pension could
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:40AM
Jail Log 9/22/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 15 and 21, 2026: Sampson Halpern, APO Arrest Order. Israel S. Halpern, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Ronald Trujillo, Disorderly Conduct. Anthony Gold, APO Arrest Order. Deja Montano, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts). Leonard L. Lucero, Escape From
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 06:24AM
Dogs destroy Gadsdent 57-14.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:04PM
Color forecast: Recent rain may brighten display
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:00AM
Telluride Iron Works owner, now 91, has spent decades collecting artifacts from Southwest Colorado’s abandoned mines
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:00AM
Timing depends on permitting process and seasonality, company says
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:00AM
Roswell is taking proactive steps to prepare for possible flooding, with residents filling sandbags and city officials coordinating emergency services and enhancing water rescue capabilities.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 04:25AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:29AM
Lobo hoops lands a sharpshooter as Top 50 recruit visits Albuquerque Journal
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 03:36AM
A flash flood near Four Hills swept away two people last August, and city crews are watching the arroyos closely ahead of monsoon season.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 02:28AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:03PM
Heavy rain, cooler days ahead for New Mexico Albuquerque Journal
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:08AM
The State Bar of New Mexico announced last week the appointment of Matthew Montoya as the state bar of New Mexico’s new General Counsel.
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00AM
Meteorologists say steady rain is expected to continue until Friday
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:03AM
"We are unionized now, we hit majority, and with that being said, we're a lot more powerful than just being one person," tenant Alyssa Harper said.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:45PM
Meteorologists predict a monsoonal surge will arrive Monday night, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms Tuesday through at least Thursday.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:30PM
"The lack of dialogue in this race is unprecedented for a New Mexico governor's race,” Rep. Gail Armstrong of Magdalena said.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:30PM
The lawsuit accused officers of excessive use of force, negligence, sex or gender identity discrimination and discrimination against a person …
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:15PM
"ICE was breaking the law and abducted people from our community," Castro said. "The Santa Fe Police Department didn't do anything."
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:00PM
San Ildefonso Pueblo, a power plant in New Mexico's bootheel region and an energy company with ties to Meta all received funding.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:00PM
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:00PM
USDA secretary announced that the Santa Teresa Cattle Crossing will reopen this week. Protocols to protect livestock from New World screwworm will be implemented.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:17PM
Backyard Biodiversity: Recent Soil Science Insights Enlarge Understanding Of Why Plant Diversity Delivers Benefits
Plant diversity. Courtesy photo BY OWEN HABLUTZELFor Chama Peak Land Alliance’s Backyard Biodiversity series Plant diversity has a very long, widespread history of human use as a strategy for improving agricultural and land management outcomes. Here in New Mexico (and across Meso-America) the “3-sisters” tradition—growing corn, beans and squash together
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:07PM
TIJERAS, N.M. — Under the wide shade of an old trampoline in the East Mountains, a half-dozen pigs nap through the midday heat, oblivious to how narrow their escape from slaughter really was. Just a few yards away, an overweight pot-bellied pig named Rosie waddles toward the fence line at
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:45PM
Respondents to a statewide survey overall favored school choice, while a union leader said the financial implications are tricky.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00PM
Fall colors are beginning to do their thing Saturday along the Rio Grande Southern Trail No. 238 south of Rico, near the Dolores-Montezuma county line. (Shane Benjamin/The Journal) Fall colors are beginning to do their thing Saturday along the Rio...
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 10:02PM
Los Alamos Youth Cyclists Take On Manzanita Mountain Madness
Graham Casleton earning the top tier of the podium joined by teammate Maxim Zadina in 4th place in the boys’ 6th grade race on Sunday. Courtesy photo. Owen Tucker tackling the chunky descent. Courtesy photo BY PAULA KNEPPERLos Alamos NICA Coach Fourteen athletes from the Los Alamos High School and
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 10:48PM
Scenes From Sunday’s Fall Festival At Los Luceros Historic Site In Alcalde
Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde hosted its largest event of the year Sunday when visitors were invited to enjoy arts and craft vendors, community organizations, food trucks, and family-friendly activities as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the historic Hacienda and Almacén. Courtesy photo Vendors
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 10:32PM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has since 2021 required all U.S. hospitals to post pricing info online.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:45PM
Attorneys for the New Mexico State Ethics Commission last week asked a federal judge to toss much of a new lawsuit from former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard. In a new lawsuit, Shepard accused the State Ethics Commission and Executive Director Jeremy Farris of violating his civil rights
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:26PM
UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso Water said it extended its sandbag pickup hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 26. Additionally, El Paso County said it's providing up to five sandbags per household for Fabens, Canutillo and Montana Vista. The county-distributed sandbags are available 24 hours
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:48PM
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Monday, Oracle said it established a $1 million fund to support the Gadsden Independent School District. The company said the fund will support educators, schools and district leaders. "Every school and every classroom has unique opportunities and challenges," said GISD Superintendent Nubia Tarazona. "This
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:28PM
County: Water Rate Increase Hearing Set For Sept. 29 County Council Meeting
COUNTY NEWS RELEASE A second and final public hearing for water rate adjustments will be held on Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Anyone wishing
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:57PM
Update On NM 502/Trinity Drive Safety And ADA Improvements – Oppenheimer To Knecht
Construction Is Continuing – Update for September 21-25, 2026 Haase Contracting Company is working on eastbound Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive Knecht Street and on westbound Trinity Drive from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive. Regular construction hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Construction operations Crews have extended the work zone
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:48PM
Local Scout Troop 122’s Javier Chacon Completes Eagle Scout Project
Javier Chacon and Ian Sandborgh pulling weeds. Courtesy photo Brandon Treat painting while Troop 122 volunteers look on. Courtesy photo Javier Chacon painting lines with Alex Sandborgh. Courtesy photo TROOP 122 NEWS RELEASE Javier Chacon, a member of Los Alamos Scout Troop 122 recently finished his Eagle Project. His Eagle
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:41PM
Albuquerque – APD homicide detectives arrested Mark Leib and charged him for the murder of his son which happened during a confrontation at their North Valley residence late Sunday. He was heard on the phone with 911 saying, “I killed my fucking son.“ Mark Leib, 64, is accused of fatally
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:27PM
Adam Enciñas faces several criminal counts in connection with an allegation he battered a woman and held her against her will.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:00PM
WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a gallon Monday, and some in President Donald Trump’s own party are breaking their support for the ongoing war in Iran that has driven fuel prices to staggering levels in the United States and across the globe. Already House Republicans
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:08PM
Two races are on the ballot come November for seats on New Mexico's commission that oversees and approves charter schools. The District 2 race sees the incumbent Democrat face a Forward Party candidate and a Democrat and Republican face off for an open seat in District 7.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:00PM
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- One person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the Anthony Gap Sunday. Doña Ana County Public Safety said it happened around 8:30 p.m. on Highway 404. A semi and an SUV crashed. The crash involved three other people, officials said.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:02PM
LAS CRUCES – Two Las Cruces women have been arrested and charged with felonies after police say they knowingly allowed a teenage runaway to live The post Two Las Cruces Women Charged with Harboring Teenage Runaway appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:39PM
Santa Fe County Provides Sandbags For Residents Ahead Of Tuesday Rain
SANTA FE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Santa Fe County is providing sandbags and sand to help residents prepare for the possibility of localized flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. A flood watch is currently in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Santa Fe County residents can fill sandbags at
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:07PM
Obituary: Richard Skotnicki Oct. 4, 1948 – Sept. 4, 2026
Richard Skotnicki, 77, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, following a short procedure. He left this world surrounded by love, with his wife, Pamela, by his side, holding his hand and speaking to him in his
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:01PM
Randy Randall of Tourism Santa Fe said he wasn't disappointed considering the position of many other American tourism destinations.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:00PM
Deb Haaland posted on September 21 about her ongoing campaign for governor of New Mexico.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:56PM
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her official X account on September 20-21, 2026 to highlight positive developments for New Mexico.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:43PM
Deb Haaland shared updates from her visit to Fort Sumner on September 20-21, focusing on local infrastructure needs and community engagement.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:02PM
Medicaid enrollees from five states and leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit Friday challenging new Medicaid work requirements. The broad tax and spending law that President Donald Trump signed last summer, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, established work, school or community service requirements for low-income adults who
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:41PM
LAS CRUCES – Two people have been killed in Las Cruces so far this year after being struck by trains, prompting the Las Cruces Police The post Las Cruces Police Urge Rail Safety During ‘See Tracks? Think Train Week’ appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:01PM
Southwest Capital Bank is selling its main branch in Las Vegas, N.M., to the city, which plans to make it its new City Hall.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:30PM
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit over being denied White House access.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:40PM
Getting to 150 caregivers without Super Subs costs around $400,000 a year. The Super Sub model gets there for roughly $240,000.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:24PM
New Mexico General Services Secretary Anna Silva joins the latest "Conversations Different" podcast episode to discuss new landscaping efforts…
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:00PM
A statewide commission that evaluates judges is recommending that New Mexico voters retain nearly every sitting judge who will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. This marks the second consecutive contest in which the commission recommended retention for every evaluated judge, according to Commission Chair Denise Torres.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:13PM
Two-week event highlights stewardship amid perceived threats regional attractions
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:21PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department is raising awareness about safety near trains and railroad tracks with “See Tracks? Think Train Week,” formerly known as Rail Safety Week. With the deaths of two individuals who were struck by trains in Las Cruces in 2026, Operation Lifesaver,
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:59PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:03PM
SCPD investigates a shooting and a stabbing
By Roger Lanse Two incidents, one a shooting and the other a stabbing, continue to be investigated by the Silver City Police Department. According to the SCPD, when officers arrived at 226 S. Corbin Street at 6:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, they observed a deceased male with an
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:16PM
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) inmates. A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at about 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, about 90 minutes after […]
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:05PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Years after the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, the National Guard is still helping northern New Mexico communities respond to flooding across the […]
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Staff Reports New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7%in August, down from 4.8%t in July and up from 4.1% in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in August was 4.1%, unchanged from the rate in July and down from 4.3% in August 2025. Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:35PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Years after the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, the National Guard is still helping northern New Mexico communities respond to flooding across the burn scar. Now, the state wants FEMA to pay millions for that work. The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Happening At SALA Event Center Sept. 24-27, 2026
SALA NEWS RELEASE SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to enjoy a full lineup of films, performances, and community events from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The weekend features a science-focused documentary screening, a filmmaker Q&A, family karaoke, National Theatre Live, new releases, Studio Ghibli Fest,
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:27PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportatio…
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:41PM
Updates are added throughout the week.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:35PM
WASHINGTON — The three news organizations that President Donald Trump has barred from entering the White House filed a lawsuit against the administration on Monday. CNN, MS Now and Politico wrote in a joint statement the suit is intended “to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:13PM
A horse in Grant County has tested positive for New World screwworm.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 03:28PM
Scenes from Artesia girls soccer match against Organ Mountain.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:50PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:52PM
Police identified only one of the two men suspected in the theft, a man from Carlsbad, whose face was visible in a photo from the store’s surveillance footage, according to the post.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:39PM
El Paso man Donovan White, 44, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI, his third offense, and leaving the scene of an accident stemming from a July 2022 crash on U.S. 54 in Otero County. Prosecutors recommended, and a judge agreed to, a 30-day jail sentence after deputies said White drove erratically,
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:00PM
The International Space Hall of Fame became a reality through the vision of former Alamogordo Mayor Dwight Ohlinger and extensive community support. Local leaders raised funds, established supporting organizations, secured government backing, and helped obtain land donated by Melvin Tays. Opened in 1976, the Hall of Fame remains central to
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:00PM
Incumbent New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Samuel Kane, a Las Cruces-based personal injury attorney, in the Nov. 3 general election. Source NM spoke with both candidates about their visions for the office, which has garnered national attention for its lawsuits against Meta and the
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:54PM
A documentary called ‘Journeys’ which examines the use of psilocibin use in therapy was shown in Las Cruces late last week. KRWG’s Noah Raess spoke with director and producer Christopher Cramer to learn more about the film.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 02:00PM
Nothing Bundt Cakes doubles Albuquerque footprint with new West Side location Albuquerque Journal
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – When Marjorie Churgin moved to Albuquerque from New York City, she expected to leave behind some of the film culture she had grown accustomed […]
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Council Preview: City Council faces decisions on shelter and multiple appeals
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will address development projects, city spending and the future of a controversial overnight shelter during a meeting that also […]
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:50PM
The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2026 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
Council Preview: City Council faces decisions on shelter and multiple appeals
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will address development projects, city spending and the future of a controversial overnight shelter during a meeting that also includes a slate of routine appointments and contract approvals. During the Sept. 21 meeting, councilors are expected to formally adopt
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:50PM
The Commons in Silver City has supported Grant County with food security initiatives since 2004 .Scott Brocato talks with executive director Ben Rasmussen.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:00PM
Prescribed burn planned near NM 15 in Pinos Altos to begin 092226
Motorists should expect smoke in the area and use caution SILVER CITY, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, is scheduled to conduct a prescribed burn beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, approximately one-quarter mile north of Pinos Altos near NM 15 in Grant
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:43PM
Election officials say the Kremlin's main party has retained its majority in Russia’s parliament.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:08PM
Since this Administration took office, it has treated the VA like just another line item on its balance sheet, making reckless, deep cuts across the board. The post A fighter for veterans in southern New Mexico appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:00PM
SFNF: Frijoles Fire Crews Continue Repair Work Between Storms, Recovery Open House Thursday In Chimayo
Firefighters work on suppression repair. Courtesy photo SFNF NEWS RELEASE The Frijoles Fire is currently 15,956 acres and 78% contained, with 47 personnel assigned. When weather conditions allow, an infrared (IR) flight will help crews find areas of remaining heat and update acreage and containment information. Firefighters made progress on
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:03PM
By Rodd Cayton It’s time for Bernalillo County’s East Mountains communities to gather and celebrate themselves, as well as check out a local gem’s new look. District 5 County Commissioner Eric Olivas is hosting the annual East Mountain Celebration Sunday at Los Vecinos Park, 478 State Route 333 in Tijeras.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:57PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
A look a fishing conditions across NM.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 08:32AM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a community meeting and open house Thursday (Sept. 24) to update the public on the ongoing remediation of the shuttered Chevron Questa molybdenum mine, according to an announcement posted to …
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:29AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:35PM
The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public. Individuals and industries may kill endangered animals in the course of logging projects, developments and other activities, it said — so
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:57AM
Obituary: Edward Stanley Henderson II Aug. 4, 1944 – Aug. 25, 2026
Ed Henderson died August 25, 2026, in his home in Española, New Mexico, from brain injuries sustained in a fall. Ed was born August 4, 1944, in Albion, Michigan, to Ruth Evelyn Penzotti and Edward Stanley Henderson. He moved to New Mexico in 1991 to work as a registered professional
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:40AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 11:44AM
Air bags deployed on at least one of the vehicles
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:29AM
Pakistani fighter jets have struck sites in eastern Afghanistan, targeting what officials describe as militant hideouts.
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 08:54AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is standing by his vow to stay in office after his party suffered two more regional election defeats and was …
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:28AM
Gregg Hull Struggling to recover from her first major campaign blunder, Deb Haaland insisted she can "chew gum and walk at the same time." But the line only prompted critics to pile on, demanding she prove her multitasking prowess by finally agreeing to a live TV debate with her Republican
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:10AM
Historical doomsday predictions—from the Maya Apocalypse and Harold Camping’s prophecies to Halley’s Comet and a “prophetic” hen—have repeatedly failed. While AI insiders warn that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, caution rather than panic is warranted. Guardrails may be necessary to prevent misuse, but nuclear weapons remain a more immediate danger
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:58AM
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto announces its 2026–27 season, featuring Broadway comedy, classical music, timeless theatre, ballet, western swing and tribute concerts. Highlights include Menopause The Musical, The Nutcracker, Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, and tributes to Barry Manilow, Jimmy Buffett and
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:51AM
Albuquerque APD’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating a shooting on the 6200 block Sabre Ct. NW. Officers responded to a residence for reports of a shooting and located one individual deceased. One person is currently in custody. The post APD Investigates Homicide in Valley first appeared on ABQ RAW .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:41AM
El Centro de Muchos Colores provides a space for students to feel welcome and build community
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:00AM
Prosecutors dismissed charges of aggravated fleeing an officer after the witnesses failed to appear for a combined dangerousness and preliminary hearing. Ruben Rendon, 43, was charged on Aug. 11 with aggravated fleeing an officer and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a traffic stop that
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:12AM
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating a shooting and carjacking that injured two people Saturday in Guadalupe County. State The post New Mexico State Police Investigate Guadalupe County Shooting and Carjacking appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 04:05AM
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College is reporting continued growth as new national rankings show higher education in New Mexico making significant gains in The post New Mexico Higher Education Climbs in National Rankings as DACC Enrollment Grows appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 01:32AM
Wedding Announcement: Ashley Land/Tyler Carter
With grateful hearts and so much love, we are excited to announce the marriage of Ashley Land and Tyler Carter, who became husband and wife on September 10, 2026. After more than 10 years of love, laughter, adventures, and growing together, we were blessed to finally say, “I do.” Surrounded
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:21AM
Three Council Candidates Speak At Forum Hosted By Councilor David Reagor Thursday At SALA
Candidates for Los Alamos County Council at Thursday’s forum hosted by Councilor David Reagor at SALA, are from left, Republicans Eric Stromberg and Jason Chapell, and Libertarian Chris Luchini. Mixed messages from Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin and Councilor Reagor, meant that the event was posted differently
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:07AM
Police had struck a man in the back with a stun gun and falsely arrested him after he shot a dog that had critically wounded his pet goat.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:30PM
New St. Michael's President Paul Weir banned cellphones during the school day, backing the rule with fines that escalate to $100.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:10PM
The NewHome Rate Advantage program offers homebuyers a 1% interest rate buydown on their mortgage for a newly built home.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:08PM
Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require reinspection within three business days.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:10PM
Being routinely humbled on the trails has opened my eyes to the value in refusing to take the outdoors for granted.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:07PM
“As things progressively got worse, I didn’t understand what was going on," Chrystyenne Mahr said. "I didn’t understand why I was sick."
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:00PM
A federal immigration official shot and injured a man in Austin who remained in serious but stable condition on Sunday afternoon, city officials said.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:32PM
The ‘Everything’ Market Is Saturday, Sept. 26 At United Church/Graves Hall
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:01PM
Updated: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:41PM
Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is accusing Republican challenger Greg Cunningham of avoiding southern New Mexico voters for not accepting a proposed Univision debate — even as Cunningham says he has already accepted three televised debate invitations and Vasquez has publicly confirmed only one of them. The dispute has become
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:50PM
Albuquerque adds HAWK signal near two SE schools Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 09:37PM
New Mexico’s oil wealth brings a high-stakes question Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 08:03PM
Taos-based KCEI has been trying since 2011 to build a radio tower atop U.S. Hill in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains south of Taos.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 08:45PM
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy On Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, recently retired Melody Collins hosted a luncheon to thank the volunteers and staff members she had worked with during her time at the Silver City Museum as book store and gift shop director. Collins retired on Aug. 5, 2026 after
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 08:43PM
New Mexico agriculture officials on Friday confirmed expanded surveillance following the Sept. 17 detection of a second New World screwworm case, afflicting a horse in Grant County.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 07:53PM
The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon on the city’s north side.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 05:57PM
Carlsbad High School won the New Mexico State Fair’s high school green chile stew competition for the third year in a row.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 04:46PM
Lindo Mexico to bring authentic Mexican food, atmosphere to city’ West Side Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 03:00PM
The Mercury 13, pioneering women pilots who underwent the same rigorous testing as Project Mercury astronauts, will be inducted posthumously into the International Space Hall of Fame. Their story highlights gender barriers, scientific perseverance and aviation achievement, including Wally Funk’s historic 2021 spaceflight at age 82 and her enduring legacy
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 03:00PM
President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “to…
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:03PM
An Alamogordo man pleaded guilty to eight charges stemming from three 2025 and 2026 cases, including aggravated fleeing, DWI, false imprisonment, drug possession, aggravated battery and reckless driving. Under a global plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a two-year sentence, though District Judge Daniel Bryant has final authority. A sentencing hearing
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:00PM
An Otero County grand jury indicted a Mescalero man on July 14 on a single count of attempted first-degree kidnapping after he allegedly grabbed a child by the arm in a store in the White Sands Mall. The grand jury indicted Virgil Chee Jr., 59, on a single count of
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:00PM
Cloudcroft’s own Bryanna Bradshaw set out for Florida, where she’s about to enter her junior year at college. This summer, she rescued sea turtles as part of her education.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:39PM
TIJERAS, N.M. — Tackling metal storage containers packed with years of clutter might not sound like a community celebration, but volunteers turned out in force Saturday for a Day of Service at the East Mountain Food Pantry — clearing the path for a major expansion while pantry leaders grapple with
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:15PM
For New Mexico’s film industry, losing ‘Ransom Canyon’ is a ‘punch in the gut’ Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00PM
OPINION: New Mexico cannot afford a governor who governs for only some workers Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:45PM
Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require reinspection within three business days.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00PM
A Pecos River fish native to the waters of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas is at the center of a federal lawsuit. The Pecos pupfish was proposed as a “threatened” species in November 2024 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but no action was taken over the following
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:44AM
A look at fishing conditions across NM. The post Fishing conditions unchanged in NM this week appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00PM
City of Durango Tuesday, Sept. 22 Board of Ethics, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, 949 East Second Ave. Library Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30 p.m., 215 East...
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:33AM
There’s a new dessert I’m bringing to every event. Dubbed the millionaire’s shortbread, it’s kind of like a homemade Twix (established in the United Kingdom in 1967), with shortbread base, caramel in the middle and chocolate on top. Also known as caramel squares, caramel slice, millionaire’s slice, chocolate caramel shortbread
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:39AM
Artesia football defeats Gadsden on Homecoming.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:22AM
Updated: Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:33AM
CYFD is allowed to decide to whom it releases records related to child deaths, a loophole a state senator wants to close.
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 07:23AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:25AM
This 3-month-old mini hound-mix has two speeds: adorable and extra adorable. Buttons is a parvo survivor with a whole lot of personality packed into one very cute package. She’s spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccines and comes with six months of heartworm prevention. All she needs now is a forever family
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:13AM
Airmen at Holloman Air Force Base commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a moment of silence, flag ceremony and remarks honoring those who died. Col. Michael Mullin shared how 9/11 redirected his career from commercial aviation to the Air Force, urging service members to preserve the
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:21AM
Artesia City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding allowing Artesia police and the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department to provide mutual aid across jurisdictional boundaries. The agreement covers emergency response, traffic enforcement and community policing, clarifies leadership and resource coordination, and now awaits approval from Eddy County Commissioners before taking
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:10PM
Prosecutors are seeking to hold 42-year-old Paul Moreno without bail after he allegedly threatened his wife with a knife and forced her to drive him to his mother’s home. Moreno faces charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and criminal damage to property. He was already on pretrial release
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 06:00AM
La Plata County to repave come fall; says too late, too expensive to update plans
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 05:00AM
Cloudcroft volleyball fell to Jal in three sets in the Mountain Top Tournament championship Sept. 19. The post Slow-starting volleyball Bears fall in Mountain Top title match appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 04:44AM
New Mexico voters to weigh legislative salaries Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:00AM
Lobos’ defense shines in tough loss at No. 24 Oklahoma Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:48AM
Lobos defense shines despite missed chances at Oklahoma Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 02:59AM
Cibola coach David Howes is ready for a fight following cancer diagnosis Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 01:49AM
Week 5 football: Cleveland wins rain-shortened shootout Albuquerque Journal
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 01:55AM
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The La Viña Wine Festival begins day one of its two-day celebration on Saturday at noon, offering people a chance to try over 20 different wines from its selection. While people sampled wine, as much as their wristband tickets allowed, the atmosphere was pleasant, with conversation
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00AM
LAS CRUCES – A new exhibition exploring immigration, identity and the pursuit of the American Dream will open October 2 at the Branigan Cultural Center The post “Unalienable” Exhibition Opening at Branigan Cultural Center appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:01AM
A look back at the week's top stories and interviews with KC Counts. This week, we hear from regional experts on food insecurity, how to make a midlife you love, and learn about a ballot item for the DASWCD. What's that? Listen and find out!
Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:29AM
Albuquerque – On September 18th, 2026, an Amber Alert made cell phones go off with an alert saying a 6-year-old boy was missing and in danger. They identified his grandma, 66-year-old Marie Esquibel as the abductor. The child and Esquibel were found last night by the Albuquerque Police Department with
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:04PM
LAS CRUCES – A 22-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition following an early-morning crash Saturday in Las Cruces. Police and fire personnel were dispatched The post 22-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Las Cruces Crash appeared first on Las Cruces Today .
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:42PM
Albuquerque grandmother posed as CYFD worker before kidnapping grandson, police say Albuquerque Journal
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:16PM
Artesia girls soccer win on Senior Day.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:39PM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:40PM
New Mexico’s expanded NIBIN ballistics network has generated leads in more than 527 criminal incidents, including two Roswell homicide investigations, according to state officials.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:00PM
Poetry Takes Shape In New Show At Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY NEWS RELEASE C Pirloul-Broshi is the architect and catalyst for the upcoming show in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. As a poet and visual artist Pirloul-Broshi is ideally positioned to bring together the elements in the exhibit: “WordArtWord: Starfabric Domes Spindle” opens Sept. 24, with
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:49PM
5th Annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon Officially Sold Out: Local First Responders Ready For Sunday’s Relay Challenge – Including LAFD
Half Marathon participants at the start of the 2025 race. Photo Courtesy SF International Half Marathon SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON NEWS RELEASE Race organizers announced today that Sunday’s 5th Annual Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon has reached maximum capacity and is completely sold out. With more than
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:36PM
APD investigates fatal shooting outside Oasis Event Center Albuquerque Journal
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:12PM
Police arrest man in shooting
For the second time this week, the Silver City Police Department asked for the public’s help in locating a suspect considered to be armed and danger...
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:00PM
[caption id="attachment_108490" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Bayard Mayor John L. Ojinaga presents an...
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:00PM
[caption id="attachment_108489" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)James Holeman shows his Japanese kei fire truck next to...
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:00PM
Threat against Silver Schools sparks shelter-in-place
Silver Consolidated Schools operated under shelter-in-place rules Thursday after a threat was reported using the district’s anonymous reporting app....
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:00PM
For weeks, the signs have been hard to miss. Electronic message boards around the Spruce Avenue intersections with Telshor Boulevard and Triviz Drive have warned drivers that construction is coming and given them a date: Sept. 21. What's been...
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 06:41PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 04:22PM
APD detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred overnight on Albuquerque’s West Side. One person was fatally shot outside the Oasis event center, located at 3700 Ellison Dr., N.W. Officers responded to the shooting around 2 a.m. and located a male with gunshot wounds. The male died as a
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 04:51PM
Kayce Buck, 5, and little brother Kody Buck, 3, chow down Saturday during the Kiwanis Club of Durango Pancake Day in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The annual breakfast event that includes a silent auction supports...
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 04:33PM
Haaland met with representatives from the group With Many Hands and staff with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during her visit. It was part of “Deb’s Roadrunnin’ Tour,” a three-day series of campaign stops in eight communities. Other stops in the tour that day included Carlsbad and Hobbs.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 03:51PM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:22PM
Nonprofit asks city to get involved
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 03:02PM
ESTANCIA, N.M. — Joshua Villafuerte pulled up on a trick-play sweep and delivered a 7-yard touchdown pass to Michael Murray through double coverage with 31 seconds remaining, lifting Estancia to a wild 40-39 victory over Raton on Friday night. In an explosive showdown featuring seven combined touchdowns of 30 or
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 02:37PM
In a press release Friday (Sept. 18) the Town of Taos announced it would implement Phase 4 water restrictions, effective immediately. The town has been in Phase 3 water restrictions since late August.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 01:47PM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 04:15PM
Shandine John’s sentencing held Friday after she accepted plea
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:18PM
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
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:42AM
Daniel Caplin, owner of shuttered Colorado Addiction Treatment Services, accused of fraudulently billing state over $374,000
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:15AM
Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial on a charge of unlawful taking of vehicle. He’s accused of crashing head-on into a tribal police officer’s cruiser and leading police on a foot chase in which they shot him twice with a stun gun. Rio
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:39AM
A civil case filed on behalf of the girl’s family accused Las Vegas City Schools of negligence and missteps.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 07:26AM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 07:38AM
Thick-cut pork chops are stuffed with Hatch green chiles, peppery cheese, herbs, and crisp breadcrumbs, then seared and roasted until juicy and golden. Served with sweet sautéed fennel, tangy red cabbage, and pan juices, this colorful Southwest-inspired dinner delivers restaurant-style comfort food with Bruce Lesman’s signature touch of showmanship.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:55AM
Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:08PM
Cleveland tops La Cueva in rain-shortened shootout Albuquerque Journal
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:04AM
Donations will be distributed among pantries across La Plata, San Juan and Archuleta counties
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:00AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces residents will have a chance to join with Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for the annual Mayor's Bike Ride later this month. The Mayor’s Bike Ride begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 03:18AM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:24AM
Three things to watch for as New Mexico takes on No. 24 Oklahoma Albuquerque Journal
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 02:51AM
Staff Reports UPDATE: PNM has informed the city that they are working on the outage, and power should be restored by 9:40 pm. As of 7 pm on Sept. 18, the City of Gallup is experiencing a power outage due to an upstream electric provider outage. The City Electric Department
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 01:06AM
On Friday, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) reported a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) in a horse in Grant County. Infested zones and survei…
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00AM
Alto Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using a combo of worms, Kastmasters and rainbow spinners. Fishing for largemouth bass was good when using rainbow spinners.
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00AM
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) will host a free, virtual information session on Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. to help New Mexicans understand new federa…
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00AM
A location within Roswell declared as a Superfund site a decade ago is still on a path toward eventual cleanup, environmental officials told people attending a communi…
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00AM
The statewide gas price average in New Mexico was $4.47 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as of Thursday, according to AAA New Mexico. That price is 16 cents more …
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00AM
UNM enrollment grows as graduation rates lag; CNM also gains students Albuquerque Journal
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:38PM
Meg Whitman, Albuquerque resident and ex-eBay chief, to lead Albertsons board Albuquerque Journal
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:33PM
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
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 10:07PM
(KVIA) -- New Mexico animal health officials confirmed a second New World screwworm case in the state. It was found in a horse in Grant County, which is west of Deming. State and federal officials expanded surveillance and fly-trapping around the location to find any additional cases and determine whether
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 10:15PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A leading New Mexico talent agency has announced the opening of a branch in Las Cruces, Film Las Cruces said. Mitchell & Associates Talent has expanded its services to Southern New Mexico as the region experiences significant growth in film and television production. “Mitchell &
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 10:45PM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:19AM
Doña Ana Community College’s nursing program has become the first in New Mexico to receive a Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from an international nursing simulation association.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 10:17PM
Panel recommends retaining 41 New Mexico judges Albuquerque Journal
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 09:03PM
Staff Reports SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. — The identities of the three people killed by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation were revealed Sept. 18. They include a 7-year-old girl and two women. All three died after flash floods swept them away Sept. 16 in Two Grey Hills on the Navajo
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 09:16PM
On Thursday the New Mexico Supreme Court voted unanimously to lift the stay on the AI data centers air quality permit and denied challenge by environmental group.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:44PM
Albuquerque- An early morning Friday e-mail from the City of Albuquerque was disguised as the Grinch of New Mexico traditions. The City of Albuquerque announced they will no longer offer the famous Luminaria Tour on Christmas Eve. According to the City, they said for decades, ABQ RIDE employees have spent
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:26PM
Mango is a two-year-old domestic shorthaired adult cat. She is what the animal shelter calls an orange Tabby. Orange tabby cats are widely known for having friendly and outgoing personalities. Mango is a very sweet girl; she gives the best cuddles and purrs loudly to let you know how happy
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:25PM
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week (plus all the facts to back you up), you just might win over the last doubters of your proposal. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for a
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:24PM
Irvin Leslie, of Church Rock, N.M., died Sept. 10. He was 64. He was born in Gallup on Jan. 10, 1962. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents Emerson and Della Leslie. He is survived by his sisters Laverne Hilt and Carol Leslie-Garnanez and his brothers Malcolm and Aaron
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:23PM
Artesia Bulldogs football rolls over Gadsden in homecoming win
Bulldogs take down Panthers at Bulldog Bowl.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:00PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 09:42PM
[caption id="attachment_108486" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Courtesy Graphic)This screenshot of the state’s screwworm zone map shows the zones e...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 07:00PM
Albuquerque – Around 11:35 AM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 140 block of Truman St NE. A caller advised a person had been stabbed in the neck and chest. Upon arrival, officers detained at least one person for questioning in connection with the
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 06:12PM
Sen. Martin Heinrich is asking the Interior Department to detail its spending on paid administrative leave and use of the federal deferred resignation program.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 05:53PM
City Council postpones proposal to further evaluate ALPR exclusions
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:53PM
Robert Dotson was shot and killed after officers went to wrong house
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:12PM
Logan Howard argues that paying New Mexico legislators would make public service more accessible to young people, working families and others who cannot afford to serve without a salary.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:52PM
Janessa Torres netted a brace and Moriarty’s defense clamped down as the Lady Pintos shut out Belen 2-0 on Thursday. With 27 goals through just seven games, Torres continues to pace the state in scoring. Junior keeper McKayla Miller preserved the clean sheet with four saves, bringing her season total
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:14PM
Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 03:52PM
Following a 30-minute lightning delay on Thursday, Moriarty erupted for a dominant 5-0 shutout victory over St. Michael’s, improving to 5-4 on the season. The Pintos already held a 1-0 edge off a Jonah Buck strike when area thunderstorms halted play. Head coach Jordon Allcorn and his squad clearly made
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 03:23PM
In Loving Memory Anita Fresquez Montoya September 28, 1959 – April 16, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Fresquez Montoya, age 66, who was called to be with our Lord on April 16, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Espanola,
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:15PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:56AM
Esther Quintana
Esther is preceded in death by parents: Alberto Serna and Esther Yuzunza, Brothers: Louie Serna, Ray Serna, Albert Serna, and Jesse Serna, and Sisters: Dora Flores, Maria, and Francis. She is survived by her two sisters Linda and Gloria and by her loving children Lawrence Ballesteros, Michael Ballesteros, Dennis Ballesteros,
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:15PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:54AM
Andrew “Leroy” ArchuletaSeptember 30, 1955 – June 11, 2026 Andrew “Leroy” Archuleta, 70, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born in Española, New Mexico, and raised in Embudo, Leroy was a man who loved the outdoors, valued his independence, and never lost his connection to the land and traditions
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:08PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:53AM
Bernice Dominguez, 82 a resident of Espanola New Mexico passed away on September 1, 2026, after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Armin Dominguez, sisters Susie, Luna, and Patsy Baca. Maggie Chavez, Angie Clevenger, brothers Pete Ulibarri, Johnny Ulibarri, Cristobal Ulibarri, Leroy Ulibarri, Albert Ulibarri
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:05PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:50AM
Elaine Filbert, 82, of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, passed away on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family. Born April 13, 1944, to Jose Eugene and Mary Isabel Naranjo. Elaine was devoted to education, community service, and preservation of culture. She was preceded in death by husband, James T. Filbert; parents,
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:49AM
Submitted by Judith Gordon, Bernalillo Presbyterian’s decision to drop Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 disrupts many seniors’ coverage—but creates an important opportunity. Medicare Advantage plans attract seniors with low premiums and extra benefits such as dental and vision coverage. Yet those advantages can come at a cost. Because Medicare Advantage
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:56PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Locations added-Prescribed burns planned for Pinos Altos area likely beginning Sept. 21
See more details about locations and a mail below. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service (BLM) plans to burn vegetation and undergrowth in a broadcast burn across the Pinos Altos area of Grant County next week. The Pinos Altos Broadcast Burn will consist of 205 acres, located about a quarter-mile north
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:36PM
By Kevin Hendricks Young riders ages 3 to 18 can trade reins for handlebars at the fifth annual Bicycle Rodeo, a free event that teaches bike safety in Edgewood on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Edgewood Lions Club, Edgewood Police Department and Boy Scout Troop 640 are hosting the event from
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:34PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks The Edgewood Lions Club and Sandia Mountain Lions Club stocked East Mountain Food Pantry’s shelves with 1,500 pounds of food and raised $860 for the pantry. The pantry thanked both clubs in a Facebook post this week, calling them “amazing partners and phenomenal leaders in our community.”
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:14PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
People have been illegally recording and using footage on social media
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:33PM
If you spend any time scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, you have probably seen them: confident creators demonstrating the “one exercise” that fixed their knee pain or eliminated their back pain. When you are frustrated by an...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:57PM
Christopher Robin has been dealing with homelessness since 2018 when he lost his job and was going through a divorce. He has a background in computers and technology, and for many years he climbed very tall cell towers to install the equipment,...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:56PM
Many women wonder: When should I start breast cancer screening? Early detection is the single most effective tool for survival. However, the screening schedule isn't the same for everyone. Age, family history, and personal risk factors...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:55PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:56PM
We are so lucky to have fairly mild winters in the Mesilla Valley, which allow us to grow vegetables year-round — no greenhouse required. I think winter gardening is easier and more productive than summer gardening — especially during the last few...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:54PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:55PM
It all started with a bet. More than three decades ago, Ed Brabson and a group of Alamogordo community leaders were looking for ways to draw visitors to the area when someone floated the idea of hot-air balloons. Brabson thought balloons...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:52PM
For years, visitors to the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum could move through the region’s agricultural past without seeing much of Tortugas Pueblo’s continuing role in that history. That changes Sept. 19, when the museum opens...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:49PM
Trees appearing in neighborhoods across Las Cruces are part of a conservation effort reaching well beyond city streets. The Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District works with residents, farmers and ranchers on projects ranging from...
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:49PM
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain and Estancia Valley families can scream, carve and craft their way through October at a haunted farm, library workshops and a town-wide monster hunt. Here’s what’s happening and what to book first. SCARE UP A PUMPKIN: McCALL’S, MORIARTY McCall’s Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Farm runs
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:47PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Edgewood has a new mayor, and Devon Taylor got the job in a way he never saw coming. The 33-year-old Army veteran and real estate developer said he was sitting in a commission meeting this summer when former Mayor Mike Rariden suddenly nominated him
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:37PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Rodd Cayton Repairing Edgewood’s finances will be a time-consuming process, Town Manager Kelly Hamilton says, but the Town Commission and administrators are taking steps in that direction. Hamilton told the Route 66 Independent that town leaders want the public to know what they’re doing. He extended an invitation to
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 01:29PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
The Española City Council approved two resolutions at a special meeting Tuesday evening, to fund projects within the police and fire departments. The first resolution approved a $200,000 Budget Adjustment Request within the Fire Protection Fund. The second resolution which was formally accepted, approved and authorized the spending of a
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:41AM
Front page of the Sept. 16, 1965 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. One hundred and seventy students from Catholic dioceses in Mexico are scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas by train tomorrow morning as the first enrollees for the Montezuma seminary which will be opened next week. The students
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00PM
By Rodd Cayton Even if the Town of Edgewood is able to fix its financial oversight issues, Former Mayor John Abrams says, residents are still better off dissolving it and getting their local government services from Santa Fe County. “The town doesn’t have the money to support itself,” Abrams said.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 12:28PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Rodd Cayton Village councilors in Corrales will be dreaming about traffic codes for the next couple of nights, Melanie Romero predicted near the end of their Sept. 8 meeting. Councilors spent almost two hours fine-tuning the village’s proposed code as it approaches final approval. Romero, the village administrator, recommended
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:50AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Local man adapts cooling tech for athletes, LEOs Levi Hill/News-Sun Scott Evans is on a mission to cool off law enforcement officers, military and athletes and the vision for his mission came directly from on high. “This was a download from God,” the veteran military, EMT and security officer said
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 09:17AM
Attendance matters Hobbs Schools recognizes students, staff for efforts to keep kids in classrooms Andy Brosig/News-Sun September is national Attendance Awareness Month, a time when school districts across the country remind parents and students of the importance of being in school. And Hobbs Municipal Schools took a unique approach to
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 09:11AM
Police Blotter: No Refund? Customer Take Cups, Silverware Instead
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
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:34AM
United Way of Eddy County’s ninth annual Day of Caring brought hundreds of volunteers together across Carlsbad, Artesia and Loving on Sept. 17.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:54AM
Lady Dogs lose a tough game.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:22AM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 06:03AM
Artesia volleyball wins.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:14AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:15AM
Haaland, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, would sign an executive order establishing the temporary pause on day one.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:46AM
The case in Grant County is not expected to delay the reopening of the Santa Teresa port, said Dr. Samantha Holeck, state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:42AM
The state plans to ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million next year for the program, and is now seeking new providers.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:38AM
Friday marks the anniversary of the Doña Ana County Commission’s approval of $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds for Project Jupiter — a massive artificial intelligence data center campus in Santa Teresa under development for companies like Oracle and OpenAI.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:35AM
The state high court on Thursdayd denied petitions filed by environmental groups against the hyperscale data center.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:31AM
New Mexico State University engineering and science students at a recent career fair saw how they can work for Project Jupiter.
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:26AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 08:27AM
Northern Briefs 9/17/26
Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will offer watercolor classes Thursday (9/17). Learn the basics of watercolor painting. All supplies are provided. Classes are
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:20AM
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied with gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland and Rep. Gabe Vasquez in Las Cruces, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and highlighting his family’s New Mexico ties. He criticized Republican policies on affordability and promoted infrastructure investments, while Haaland and Vasquez emphasized their campaigns and battles against Republican
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:50PM
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory collaborates with local scientist
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 05:30AM
Priorities includes expansion of local solar generation, contracts with nearby power producers
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 05:00AM
DA Jeremy Reed says decision resulted from early investigation issues, cannot continue without key piece of evidence
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 05:00AM
The Chaves County Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) meeting was held on Wednesday at the Roswell Elks Lodge No. 969. Regardless of the rain clouds overhead, it was st…
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00AM
Albuquerque – Homicide detectives worked with the District Attorney’s Office and determined this case will be investigated as a possible justifiable homicide. The preliminary investigation determined that three men were involved in a confrontation at 8304 Decatur Ave., S.E. Two of the men attacked the third man with a knife
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:48PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — September is Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) Awareness Month. It is a chronic circulatory condition that results in plaque building up in the arteries of the legs, preventing blood flow to the limbs. Millions of people live with the condition without even knowing it, and it's
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:42PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:57AM
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the livestock crossing in Santa Teresa will reopen next week after more than two years. Santa Teresa's port is part of a series of reopenings amid New World screwworm prevention efforts. The New Mexico Border Authority shared some
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:25PM
(KVIA) -- Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court denied the request for a writ of mandamus requested by the New Energy Economy against the state Environment Department regarding an air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center. The data center is under construction in the Santa Teresa area.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:20PM
Ten businesses red-tagged in city’s latest inspection report Albuquerque Journal
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:00PM
Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland’s attempt to appear tough on New Mexico’s increasingly controversial data center boom ran headfirst into a glaring campaign cash problem Thursday after she was pressed on donations tied to Project Jupiter — and did not commit to giving the money back. At a press conference
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:09PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Las Cruces on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Just after 3:30 fire crews responded to a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of West Organ Avenue, near the railroad tracks.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 07:34PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 03:07AM
Deb HaalandNew Mexican politics are not about to make a dramatic shift to the left if Democrat Deb Haaland wins the governorship November 3. The progressive wing of her party may be ignoring what she says—as they often have with Gov. Lujan Grisham—but facts speak for themselves. Haaland is planting
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:00PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Two Las Cruces women have been charged with felony counts for allegedly hosting a teenage runaway, according to police. The Las Cruces Police Department said 49-year-old Crystal J. Buster and her mother, 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson, are suspected of "contributing to the delinquency" of a
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:51PM
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- As September monsoon storms bring much-needed rain through the area, the Borderland saw its share of damage. For local farmers, the last few days of storm activity have been both a blessing and an obstacle. Flash flooding can cause water to stay stagnant in
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:08PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces food pantry said it took a stand against hunger with a hunger strike. The Casa De Peregrinos went without food for 24 hours and started Thursday. During its hunger strike, Casa de Peregrinos accepted donations, according to its website. All proceeds go
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 05:54PM
New Mexico has secured no-cost licenses for local employers, adult education providers and community organizations that will give access to online, career-aligned Engl…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:58PM
Additional request for records turns up very little
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:48PM
Prosecutors never file arson charges in connection with car fire
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:39PM
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Thursday said the Santa Teresa livestock port will reopen Sept. 24. The opening is part of a phased reopening of ports as officials work to restore operations with protocols to prevent the spread of New World screwworm.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:03PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- New Mexico is the third state to legalize the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health, trauma and end-of-life care. A new documentary on the subject is being screened in Las Cruces this Friday. The film puts the conversation of psilocybin treatment in the spotlight.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:02PM
Andrew Phillip Calanchi September 17, 2026 — Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that 40-year-old Andrew Phillip Calanchi is being held without bond in Luna County after being charged with: Count 1: Attempt to commit Murder, (1st Degree Felony), Count 2: Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, (3rd
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:48PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A Las Cruces woman and her mother have been arrested after police said they knowingly allowed a teenage runaway to live in their home for several months. Crystal J. Buster, 49, and 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson face felony charges related to contributing to the delinquency
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:43PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:54AM
Las Cruces police charged two women after finding a teenage runaway who had been missing for more than a year hiding in a closet.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:42PM
Jacob Ezekiel Martinez, 32, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for robbing a Las Cruces Pioneer Bank branch of $3,513 in August 2025.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:14PM
Find New Mexico’s pumpkin patches, mazes and fall fun Albuquerque Journal
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:25PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s data center boom could drive up electricity rates for residents while putting more pressure on the state’s water supply. Democratic gubernatorial candidate […]
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:36PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:51PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s data center boom could drive up electricity rates for residents while putting more pressure on the state’s water supply. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced her support for a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers as electricity demand grows and drought
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:36PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:51PM
It’s 1950. As McCarthy’s Red Scare is proving to be unsuccessful, the U.S. State Department begins a side quest – to identify sexual deviants within the ranks – historically coined, The Lavendar Scare. Perfect Arrangement gives us Bob and Norma...
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:07PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 04:23PM
For now, a hallway helps define the boundary between two schools sharing the same building in Mesilla. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy students have their own wing, bell schedule and lunch. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute students have theirs....
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:07PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:09PM
Spencer Proffer was a student at UCLA, just beginning law school, when he first heard Don McLean’s “American Pie” on the radio. About three minutes into the song, he pulled over. The song kept going, and Proffer kept listening. McLean, he...
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:07PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:09PM
The seasons are changing. It’s time to engage our senses. Pay attention to what the world is sending your way this pivotal time of year. Fire up the neurons in […]
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Sept. 18-20 doesn’t ease you into fall — it throws a party. Rio Rancho hosts its own Oktoberfest and two community markets on Saturday, while Quezada’s brings a globally touring comedian for two nights and Albuquerque breaks out the prickly pear. Friday:
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:16PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 01:22PM
New Mexico State University is hosting the "Americans and the Holocaust" traveling exhibit, and this week's programming showcases "Refuge in the Land of Enchantment: Holocaust Survivors Who Made New Mexico Home." On Thursday, Camelia Caton-Garcia, an archivist at New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum will share the personal stories of
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:01PM
The recurring thread in Española City Council meetings continues to be the budget, and that was no different during the Sept. 8 meeting. After entering the new Fiscal Year with a more than $1 million deficit, councilors continue to critically review co-sponsorship requests and now want more information from department
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:15AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:32AM
Firefighters from the Española Fire Department and nine other Rio Arriba County fire departments climbed 78 flights of stairs Friday to honor the memory of the 343 New York Fire Department firefighters and other staff who died on Sept. 11, 2001. This is the fifth year the firefighters have done
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:31AM
A Vallecitos man accused of stabbing another man during a graduation party at the Mesa Vista High School has been bound over on a charge of aggravated battery. Rio Arriba Magistrate Judge Alexandra Naranjo bound over Aron Martinez Jr., 71, on a charge of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:28AM
Three Year Anniversary for Linda Trujillo
Third year Anniversary Obituary for Linda Trujillo Today we continue to remember and honor the life of Linda Trujillo, who passed away on September 20, 2023. It is a day of reflection, not only on the sorrow of her loss but also on the loveliness she radiated on everyone who
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:57AM
It was a light week for the local high school football teams, with only three scheduled to play. And for a couple of those teams, it was a rough outing. Belen 47, Pojoaque Valley 6 Going on the road and taking on a big, tough school that’s a classification higher
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:48AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:35AM
One person died in the Santa Claran Casino Hotel parking lot Thursday morning after a suspected overdose and another was transported to the Española Hospital. Johan Zuñiga, 22, of Hatch, was pronounced dead at the scene, Española Police Capt. Sharon Duran said Monday afternoon. She did not identify the other
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:45AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:33AM
Whether you support Gregg Hull or Deb Haaland to be New Mexico’s next governor, this November’s election has one overwhelming reality in that our next governor will be tasked with charting a new direction for our state. For too long, New Mexico’s families have been told to accept being last.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:40AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:38AM
It’s not too difficult to see why Dulce cross country coach Lewis Martinez is excited about the Hawks’ prospects for the season. Not only has Class 1A been separated out from 2A, but 1A also uses smaller teams, which will be an advantage to the Hawks. Then there is what
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:35AM
Guest Commentary by Miguel Tittmann – As firefighters and union members, we have a simple belief: the people closest to a problem should have a voice in solving it. That’s […]
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:08AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 06:28AM
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:01AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:17AM
Twenty five years after first responders rushed into the wreckage of the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11, 2001 attack, many are still fighting an invisible battle against illnesses that followed them home from Ground Zero. That fight...
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:01AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 01:13PM
Guest Commentary by Miguel Tittmann – As firefighters and union members, we have a simple belief: the people closest to a problem should have a voice in solving it. That’s why I’m publicly supporting Constitutional Amendment 4 and the New Mexico Professional Firefighters is endorsing Vote for Change, the campaign
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:08AM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 06:28AM
The Forward Party of New Mexico is making a last-ditch effort to have their candidates for a handful of statewide races placed on New Mexico’s ballots before they are scheduled […]
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:38AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
The Forward Party of New Mexico is making a last-ditch effort to have their candidates for a handful of statewide races placed on New Mexico’s ballots before they are scheduled to be mailed out Friday. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:38AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
The $3.4 million all went to political consulting firm BrabenderCox, according to the expenditure report Oracle submitted.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:24AM
Support for Hull
I have had the privilege for 12 years of having an amazing “neighbor” Gregg Hull, running to be our next Governor. Not literally next door but a “talk over the fence” kind of guy. Gregg sets the example for citizen engagement. With him, we all have a voice. As mayor
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:37AM
New Mexico anglers can expect near-perfect conditions as summer shifts into fall.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:36AM
Volunteers and staff of Mora’s Collaborative Visions group take a break during a planning meeting. The Las Vegas NM Community Foundation will host a full-day workshop on nonprofit board governance on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 322 of the NMHU Student Union Building. The
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:00AM
TIJERAS, N.M. — For years, the East Mountain Food Pantry has served as a vital lifeline for local families facing food insecurity. On Saturday, the organization is asking the community to return the favor. The pantry is calling for volunteers to participate in a Day of Service on Sept. 19
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:19AM
As summer fades and the holiday season begins to peek around the corner, many of us start thinking about family gatherings, festive meals, gift shopping and decorating…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00AM
The National Championship Air Races opened Wednesday at Roswell Air Center with all seven racing classes in competition, including the return of the flagship "Unlimite…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00AM
Members of the Leadership Roswell Class and museum staff members met on Friday at the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico next to an outdoor display of a steel…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00AM
Establishing a yearslong project timeline and ensuring the most critical needs are advancing were among topics discussed during the Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force m…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00AM
As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week beginning Monday, state health officials are urging residents to take action against the leading cause of injury-…
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00AM
Janet Acosta didn't know she needed different shampoo. There were considerably bigger things to worry about after she was diagnosed with breast cancer — doctors, chemotherapy, hospitals and the frightening uncertainty of what came next. Shampoo...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:11PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:49PM
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Public Education Department has released its 2025–26 NM Vistas school performance and accountability data, establishing updated interim progress targets under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act and offering a detailed lens into performance across East Mountain and Estancia Valley school communities. Developed by
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:49PM
Three, including juvenile, drown in Navajo Nation flooding Albuquerque Journal
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 09:26PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- After a landmark ruling ordering Meta to pay $942 and overhaul protection for children on its platforms, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is expected to be in Las Cruces Wednesday to discuss the next steps. Torrez' "Keeping Kids Safe" town hall is set for
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 09:19PM
Democrat U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico is openly telling supporters that House Democrats are already preparing for “in-depth oversight and impeachments of administration officials” next year if voters hand the party control of the U.S. House in November. The comments came in a video circulating on X this
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 08:30PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 08:59AM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- New Mexico State University Hall of Famer Fredd Young died at the age of 64, NMSU Athletics said Wednesday. Young played football for the NMSU Aggies from 1980-83. His six-sack performance against LA Tech in 1983 remains the most ever recorded in a single game
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 06:39PM
National companies and CEOs with ties to the massive Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County have poured tens of thousands of dollars into gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland's campaign. Oracle, one of the companies involved with Project...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 05:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:18AM
Between 100-150 people filled the bleachers at the Alta Vista Elementary gymnasium in Questa Thursday evening (Sept. 10) for a special meeting of the Village of Questa Council regarding Kit Carson Electric Co-op's green hydrogen project.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 05:00PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 09:20PM
El Capitan Elementary School honored local first responders in recognition of 9/11 and the heroes who serve and protect our communities every day.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 05:40PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Albuquerque City Council rejected a conditional use permit for an overnight shelter near the Sunport last week that originally opened under incorrect city […]
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Housing projects can raise concerns in a neighborhood long before the doors open. Bernalillo County wants to start those conversations on day one, bringing […]
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8 Transfers this week: 12 Animals in foster: 11 Pounds of food:...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:15PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
Town of Taos and Taos County first responders gathered on Anaya Field Sept. 11 to remember the day the U.S. came under attack on its own soil. On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes in a highly-coordinated...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:15PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:17AM
Property tax bills are going up in almost every corner of Taos County, and the commission approved the new rates even as counties across New Mexico fight the state over who is supposed to verify them against municipalities’ collective budgetary...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:15PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:45PM
A man is headed to prison for trafficking narcotics in Las Vegas after accepting a plea agreement earlier this year. Adrian M. Sanchez Judge Michael Aragon on Aug. 19 sentenced 31-year-old Adrian M. Sanchez to five and a half years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed under the terms of
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:00PM
By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico’s tribal casinos fund everything from health clinics to police departments — and Sen. Martin Heinrich says a crypto bill moving through the Senate could quietly drain that money away. Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, voted Tuesday against advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act,
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:53PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Housing projects can raise concerns in a neighborhood long before the doors open. Bernalillo County wants to start those conversations on day one, bringing developers, property managers and nearby communities to the table through a new Good Neighbor Policy. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Albuquerque City Council rejected a conditional use permit for an overnight shelter near the Sunport last week that originally opened under incorrect city advice. But the shelter’s doors remain open while the council prepares to approve its findings. Councilors voted 6-3 during a
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
The Grant County Beat to host candidate forum Oct. 1, 2026
The Grant County Beat to host candidate forum Oct. 1, 2026 The Grant County Beat has decided to host a candidate forum for the county/state political race—the race for New Mexico House of Representatives District 39, between incumbent Rep. Luis Terrazas and his challenger, County Deputy Assessor Raul Turrieta. The
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 04:39PM
Taos Whole Community Health is enrolling participants for its next PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program, a free, yearlong program for adults at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:07AM
New Mexico’s biggest cheerleader — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham — is continuing to lash out at President Donald Trump for suggesting the state be renamed “New America.” In an interview with the MeidasTouch Network, a liberal media company that...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:08AM
Newly unsealed court records reveal a witness allegedly saw Cesar Paz-Garcia fatally shoot two women at a mobile home park in El last February, then rode with him as he drove off in one of the women’s vehicles and disposed of the gun. The...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 01:15PM
Andrea Mar, Local Red Willow Hospice volunteer, was intrigued when she heard about a bereavement practice that began in Ōtsuchi, Japan. A man named Itaru Sasaki placed a disconnected telephone in a booth in his garden following the death of his...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Sunday, September 20, 2026 09:30AM
The Town of Taos Events invites the community to the Free Community Health Fair and Blood Drive: Hope, Health, and Healing for Our Community on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Don Fernando Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Drive. This free,...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:30PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 09:31AM
New Mexico’s suicide rate decreased 19 percent between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health. The department said social connectedness, higher educational attainment and housing security were...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
Anyone driving along state Route 518 outside of Taos the past few years has noticed the reddish-brown, dead-looking trees sticking out against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. But the brown trees aren’t necessarily dead, they’re...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
Bears in trees. Bears nabbed near schools. Bears electrocuted on light poles. Bears hit on highways. In New Mexico this year, human-bear encounters have made inescapable news. And data kept by the Department of Wildlife show just what an outlier...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
MainStreet de Las Vegas has received a $100,000 grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division to help develop the city’s creative economy and support revitalization efforts in its historic Railroad...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
Taos Ski Valley today announced a new partnership with Stio, naming the mountain lifestyle brand as the resort’s official apparel partner beginning in the Winter 2027 ski season. The collaboration brings together two mountain community-focused...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00AM
The Taos County Economic Development Corporation’s third annual Food Fiesta drew hundreds of people to its commercial kitchen in Taos on Saturday (Sept. 12). The event follows a turbulent year of legal challenges and other controversies for the...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:00PM
Updated: Sunday, September 20, 2026 09:34AM
From Left: Mayor David Romero, Engineer Nicole Maes, Fire Chief Steven Spann, Deputy Choef Andrew Duran, Lieutenant Abel Harris, Firefighter Candidate Brayan Iturralde, Firefighter Candidate Santos Rael. August 19, 2026, marked a historic day for the Las Vegas Fire Department as Firefighter Nicole Maes tested for promotion to Engineer. After
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:34PM
A site located at 622 Douglas Ave. was recently purchased by the city of Las Vegas to use as its new City Hall. A centrally located City Hall may be closer to becoming a reality after a decision by Las Vegas leadership to purchase a historic Douglas Avenue property for
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 03:31PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s signature crop is having a rough year, and that means chile lovers and the businesses that sell it should brace for tighter supply […]
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:28PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s signature crop is having a rough year, and that means chile lovers and the businesses that sell it should brace for tighter supply and higher prices this season. The New Mexico Chile Association said Tuesday that unusually warm nighttime temperatures during the summer
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:28PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Schools to Home program launched July 1 to provide assistance to public school employees
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:27PM
Follow the stories with the Reader, the Voice of the Mountain.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:32PM
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A new food aggregation center opening in Albuquerque’s South Valley aims to give small and medium-sized New Mexico farmers and their homegrown food products […]
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Piñatas, goodie bags, and cake. Getting the kids organized and making sure everything was where it was supposed to be. Maria Lupe Hernandez-Muñiz might use those simple terms to explain what became a career in event strategy, marketing and...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:41PM
Pirates Sail Through Rio Grande, 47-6 Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:35AM
Homestake Seeks Alternate Concentration Limit for Uranium Mill Site Cleanup Kathy Helms Special To Cibola Citizen Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:35AM
The Camel Corps Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:35AM
Tuesday (Sept. 15), the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously advanced Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (NM-03) H.R. 4598, Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Wate…
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 09:48AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 09:59AM
The increase is primarily driven by a rise in rabies cases among bats this year — though the reason for that remains unknown.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 08:01AM
Oracle noted there is no holdup on Doña Ana County construction permits for buildings at the site that don’t require air quality permits.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 07:56AM
Individuals whose identifying details match those of leaders at Oracle and Clayco donated roughly $75,000 to Deb Haaland.
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 07:53AM
Haaland and HullHow can the Republican candidate for governor run an effective campaign if the industry most critical to their fundraising is not going all-in? That’s the dilemma confronting GOP standard-bearer Gregg Hull.In his latest financial report covering June 28 through Sept. 7, we count about $300,000 in direct and
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 06:30AM
SOCORRO — New Mexico House Republicans are hosting a Legislative Water Task Force today at New Mexico Tech to examine the state’s water supply, growing demand and long…
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is highlighting the results of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program providing the public with …
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
Ask Helena Waggoner Collins how she feels about hitting a century old on Monday, she’ll give you the kind of unfiltered, simultaneous truth that only a hundred years o…
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
A lease agreement between the city of Roswell — specifically its Parks and Recreation Department — and the Roswell Invaders baseball team organization for continued us…
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico on Monday announced the sentencing of Scott A. Spiro as part of a nationwide enforcement action…
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
Fort Sill Apache donates laptops For the Headlight The Fort Sill Chiricahua-Warm Springs Apache Tribe has donated 90 laptops to Deming Cesar Chavez Ch...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
City council set to sign off on 2022 audit
By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The Deming City Council will finally vote on the city’s fiscal year 2022 audit during today’s meeting, set for 5:3...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
Youth initiative overshadowed by ethics allegations By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Youth disengagement and a contentious exchange between Luna C...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00AM
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the City of Sunland Park broke ground on construction of Calle Carrosel and Obregon in the Anapra neighborhood. The groundbreaking marks the fourth phase of the street construction project. The project will reubuild the streets with new concrete, accessible sidewalks, driveway pads and other
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:42AM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information on the technology. According to the police department,
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:32PM
Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland outraised Republican Gregg Hull during New Mexico’s latest campaign-finance reporting period. But a line-by-line review of the candidates’ actual reports shows a much more complicated picture than the topline numbers alone: Haaland is operating a heavily nationalized, high-volume fundraising and campaign apparatus, while Hull’s donor
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00PM
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The harvest season is here, ready to bring fall vibes with wine, live music and local vendors back to La Viña Winery for the 2026 Harvest Wine Festival. The two-day festival takes place Sept. 19-20 from noon to 7 p.m. at La Viña Winery in Anthony,
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 05:27PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new […]
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new advisory board and see new AI rules for city tech vendors after the City Council approved a trio of ordinances
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces artist Adrián Aguirre will be celebrated at a reception at The Mad Hatter Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25. Agurrie is the recipient of a 2026 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, making him the sixth individual artist from Las Cruces
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 04:16PM
Sen. Ben Ray Luján, center left, meets with hospital leaders at Alta Vista Regional Hospital on Sept. 1. Supporting access to health care in rural areas of the state was the focus of Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s recent visit to Las Vegas. On Sept. 1, the U.S. senator from New
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 03:49PM
Colorado among 24 states that sued to stop president’s executive order
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 03:55PM
New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million […]
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 02:29PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million available to spend. Republican Gregg Hull’s bank account had just 1/7th of that available. This story was originally published at
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 02:29PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Students at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) took to the microphone last Wednesday evening for a night centered on poetry, storytelling and the […]
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland raised roughly $3.4 million between June 28, 2026, and Sept. 7, 2026, according to recent campaign filings, compared with approximately $934,000 that her Republican opponent Gregg Hull raised. Former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s latest campaign filings show she
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 01:21PM
New Mexico’s first school accreditation review found 578 of 830 schools approved with conditions, while 67 received federal supervisory designations.
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 01:35PM
Jail Log 9/15/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 8 and 14, 2026: Joey Dimas, APO Arrest Order. Arlene Gonzales, Breaking and Entering, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Eugene Montano, APO Arrest Order. Richard Armijo, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Paul Chavez,
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:43PM
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in […]
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:07AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:27AM
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in rate credits and low-income bill payments, among other incentives, and offering to create a New Mexico-run board, in an effort
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:07AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:27AM
State officials argue rolling out the program as a pilot will be more manageable and bring raises to under-prioritized workers.
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 08:54AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 01:12PM
‘The Four Seasons’ brings star power to Santa Fe Albuquerque Journal
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 07:00AM
‘Pluribus’ wins six Emmys for New Mexico-filmed series Albuquerque Journal
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 07:00AM
By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 […]
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 06:37AM
By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 lawsuit and the Pueblo of Sandia’s claims of ownership of 10,000 acres in perpetuity. The act designated the land in
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 06:37AM
SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country, but whose remains have gone unclaimed, will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with ful…
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00AM
SANTA FE — New Mexico has completed a three‑day statewide forum focused on improving information sharing and strengthening Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)…
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00AM
With temperatures soaring to 101 degrees in the shade and up to 140 degrees WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature, which measures the heat stress by combining air temperatu…
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00AM
Last week, Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings was able to do something somewhat rare during a city council meeting: Vote on an agenda item.
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00AM
Portions of roads on the west and southwest sides of Roswell Air Center will be closed during daytime hours during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (We…
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00AM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces man faces several charges, including child abuse, after he allegedly urinated on a toddler on Sunday, documents said. Officers went to a home on Spitz Street for a domestic disturbance. Documents said when they arrived, they spoke with a woman and her
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:39AM
New Mexico state Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s latest campaign-finance report is in, and the spending pattern previously documented by the Piñon Post did not end with the earlier filings. The Shiprock lawmaker’s First General Report, filed Sept. 14 with the New Mexico Secretary of State, shows another $6,797.40 in campaign expenditures,
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 09:09PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Attorney General Raúl Torrez will host the “Keeping Kids Safe” Town Hall in Las Cruces on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Torrez will meet with community members, discuss his mission to keep kids safe online and legislative proposals
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 09:28PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:15AM
Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 09:12PM
Vasquez and CunninghamWhat’s with Greg Cunningham’s obsession with border security and crime? Doesn’t he know those issues have fallen down the list of voter concerns as an economic tidal wave heads towards the state in the form of inflation? Won’t the economy (and Trump) be the deciding factors in his
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 08:54PM
Between 100-150 people filled the bleachers inside the Alta Vista Elementary gymnasium in Questa Thursday evening (Sept. 10) for a raucus special meeting of the Village of Questa Council regarding Kit Carson Electric Co-op’s green hydrogen …
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 07:25PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
An electronic billboard on the south side of the I-40 exit at Wyoming Boulevard displays a message from Veterans For Peace Chapter 63, which serves Albuquerque and Central and Southern […]
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 04:24PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Albuquerque’s Fuego 505 out-smashed seven rivals to claim the Blind Judging crown at the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, while Aztec’s Badlands Burgers & Brews won […]
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Monday, September 14, 2026 04:26PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors […]
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 02:53PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors voted 6-3 to pass the Virtual Currency Ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Stephanie Telles, banning cryptocurrency ATMs, also known as bitcoin
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 02:53PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Theater of Death returns to Las Vegas
Impresario Joe West invites audiences to experience noir terror and titillation during the four-week run of Theater of Death: Absinthe At Midnight. This selection of original one-act plays explores the thin line between creativity and insanity. The performances will be in a different town every weekend the month of October
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 01:28PM
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office in Mora to Close Oct. 2
The Mora Claims Office will permanently close on Oct. 2, but in-person help will still be available in Mora for residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and flooding. The closure comes as FEMA has compensated the majority of Mora claimants, paying out $1.28 billion for individual and business
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 01:25PM
Yearling female was from One Ear pack that state wildlife officials say has been preying on livestock in Grand and Jackson counties
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 01:40PM
Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland welcomed Joe Biden’s former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Las Cruces on Sunday, tying their campaigns to one of the Biden administration’s highest-profile former Cabinet officials — whose four years overseeing the nation’s transportation system were marked by a series
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 10:32AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho families already leaning on St. Felix Pantry for groceries will soon get help with another budget-buster: diapers. The pantry launches its new Diaper Pantry program with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The kickoff runs noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at 4020 Barbara Loop SE,
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 10:52AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body shut the door Thursday on a Maverik gas station planned for the corner of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, voting to deny the site plan over concerns that traffic would still flood a residential street even after a late compromise
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 10:30AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 09:05AM
Years of wash-out in the canyon below the village have triggered a larger push to protect the transmission line that powers the Sacramento Mountains from wildfire and outages
Published: Sunday, September 13, 2026 02:26PM
NM State rallied from an early 16-point deficit to tie Hawaii in the third quarter but fell 29-19 Saturday night in Honolulu.
Published: Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:28PM
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, bringing local families together to celebrate the start of fall. The festival featured activities and resources for families, including a pumpkin decorating contest, community
Published: Sunday, September 13, 2026 01:07AM
For young people inside the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center, creating a piece of art can become more than something to pass the time. It can offer a chance to build confidence, form connections, and see what they are capable of...
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 08:16PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 08:17PM
When Ken Hoeksema first learned of the Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces, it wasn’t under the most positive circumstances. He read a 2008 article from a local news outlet sharing that the Club was having financial difficulties and that the...
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 08:16PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 09:06PM
What can you do for a grand old dame turning 100 years old? Put a birthday shout-out in the local newspaper? This particular centenarian frequently has her name in the local papers; I am referring to the Rio Grande Theatre, a focal point of...
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 08:16PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 09:07PM
Doña Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 06:18PM
The world premiere of “Acid Western” comes to the Rio Grande Theatre Sept. 12 with trick roping, live music, immersive video art and interactive storytelling.
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 04:54PM
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham are set to debate Oct. 16 on KRQE in the NM-02 race. Vasquez also says Cunningham has not responded to a Spanish-language Univision debate challenge.
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 04:16PM
Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years for his role in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting but will be eligible for parole after 25 years under New Mexico’s juvenile code.
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 02:41PM
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez went on the offensive against Republican challenger Greg Cunningham after Cunningham used a nationally televised GOP convention speech to hammer crime, border security and fentanyl in New Mexico — accusing his opponent of abandoning New Mexicans to “kiss the ring” of President Donald Trump. Cunningham,
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 08:04AM
Las Vegas video producers Jim Terr and Pony Vigil attended the recent New Mexico film conference, sponsored by Shoot New Mexico, celebrating the opening of The Lot film stage facility, which was converted from the old G.E. warehouses by a State film grant. Video producer Jim Terr represents several film
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 06:00AM
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during 9/11. Members of the NMSU Army ROTC, along with campus police and fire departments and members from the City of Las Cruces police and
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 01:34AM
Discussion among Roswell city councilors on Thursday about Resolution 26-57 — an item that stems from the cyber theft of $375,000 from the city of Roswell in June — st…
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday highlighted the critical role that new ballistics testing machines he secured helped law enforcement identify and ar…
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help clean up sections of the office’s 240-…
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
Updates will be posted throughout the week
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network it’s dism…
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) reforestation efforts in the Lincoln National Forest have successfully wrapped up for the 2026 season, marking a major step forward in the…
Published: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department announced the retirement of Detective Ricky Bardwell on its Facebook account on Tuesday, September 1. After 22 years of service with the LCPD, Detective Ricky Bardwell is officially closing out one chapter and beginning a well-earned new one, LCPD said.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:37PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:14AM
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. Dominguez was 17 at the time of the shooting and was the last of four suspects
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 06:33PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Following a guilty verdict on first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez for his involvement in the Young Park mass shooting, he has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences. Deputy Court Clerk for Douglas Driggers, Christy French, told KTSM 9 News that Gustavo Dominguez was
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 04:35PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 02:10AM
The Taos Mutual Aid Team, Town of Taos, Holy Cross Medical Center and The Serpens Foundation, an international medical non-profit, are offering a free adult hands-only CPR course on Sunday (Sept. 13), from 1-4 p.m. at Don Fernando Hall, 120 C…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 01:07PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
Front page of the Sept. 10, 1973 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The Montezuma Hot Springs property, which was presented to the Las Vegas Y.M.C.A. through the generosity of the Santa Fe railroad some 18 months ago, has been sold to the National Bible Play society, represented in the
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00PM
State health officials said the decrease may be a sign that additional education and prevention measures are paying off.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 10:16AM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 01:53PM
Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham used a national stage in Dallas Thursday to put New Mexico’s crime, border and fentanyl problems at the center of his campaign against Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, delivering a roughly four-minute address at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention. Cunningham, a retired Albuquerque police
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 09:36AM
Foliage roughly a week ahead of typical schedule in many places
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 09:45AM
National Geographic photographer and filmmakers Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko named next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers For the News-Sun National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko as the next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:53AM
Lea County Veterans Memorial is officially open Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Flags rose, the Lovington High School Band played and a multi-agency honor guard presented the colors Wednesday morning as about 100 people gathered to dedicate the Lea County Veterans Memorial in downtown Lovington. The dedication ceremony was held on
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:48AM
Lea commissioners approve imposition of 2026 property tax rates Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Board of County Commissioners ordered the county assessor to impose the 2026 state property tax rates, most of which will hold steady from last year. During a special county commission meeting Tuesday morning, Ave
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:44AM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:54AM
Oracle Vice President Mahesh Thiagarajan and Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, updated commissioners on the project.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 07:22AM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 01:53PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two students from Las Cruces Public Schools were named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Centennial High School seniors Ronan Dowell and Annie Lee are among the highest-scoring entrants in New Mexico and are part of a nationwide group representing less than 1% of high school seniors,
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 03:32AM
SANTA FE — New Mexico sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in U.S. District Court on Tuesday seeking more than $61 million to fund the National Guard’s …
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.31 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA New Mexico on Thursday. That price is 26 c…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to inform clinicians, health departments and the public about in…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
The Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) is bringing a cherished literary classic to life and on stage, presenting “Charlotte’s Web.” Directed by Dan Coleman and De…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
Chaves County officials intend to make their opposition known about the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) having a new view about its responsib…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The agency touted the d…
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of the deadliest foreign attack on United States soil. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, including 441 first responders. Paul Eliacin, a former first responder who jumped into action at Ground Zero following the 9/11
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:56PM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 10:08PM
For over 22 years, Christina “Chris” and William Little have been the heart and soul of the Interagency Council, a unique clearinghouse and communications hub connecting social service providers and nonprofit organizations across our region. What...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:48PM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 01:06AM
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 06:49PM
SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) - Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to the crash.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 06:16PM
A Taos man long identified by police as the suspect in the murder of two women at a mobile home park in El Prado last February has been charged in the incident over a year after the women were found dead inside a residence.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 04:03PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) - A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico's name on their platforms mapping services. The request from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Congressman Gabe Vasquez
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 04:29PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure aimed at giving the council more oversight of the city’s legal department. Councilors unanimously confirmed Joshua Boone on Wednesday night.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 03:45PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods cries as she watches a video during a her sentencing hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Tuesday in Golden. (Stephen Swofford/The Gazette via Associated Press pool) GOLDEN – A judge...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 02:33PM
A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier this year, but across the border in Texas Lone Star legislators are running with the idea and holding hearings backed
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:02PM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 02:35PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 attacks, Rio Rancho residents can pause and remember together this Friday evening at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funerals and Vista Verde Memorial Park are hosting a “Never Forget Memorial Service” at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:56PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 arrives Friday, and Rio Rancho marks it before the rest of the weekend begins. Then Sandoval County gets busy — with a beloved canine tradition, a free mayoral cookout, a gallery opening, a 30-year road race and a walk
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:38PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Laura Yribia was underground at the World Trade Center, headed to her second day of work, when the people in front of her suddenly turned and began running the other way. She had not heard the first plane...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:10PM
An old set of chess pieces and a lesson from his grandmother first introduced Zia Middle School seventh grader Trenton Artalejo to the game. His interest followed him from elementary school into middle school, where he now competes as part...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 01:04AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Project Ranger, Castelion’s hypersonic missile manufacturing campus in Sandoval County, was named 2026 Collaborative Impact Project of the Year at the New Mexico IDEA Economic Development Excellence Awards, held during the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development at Isleta Resort & Casino last week. The award
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:07AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Senator Ben Ray Luján’s campaign for a second term in the United State Senate has been less high-profile than some other statewide races, but his first campaign ad out this week is likely to get attention. In the video titled, “Bull,” Luján is seen working with supporters on his farm
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:54AM
Updated: Monday, September 14, 2026 04:17PM
Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:00AM
Among items on this week’s agenda for the Roswell City Council is Resolution 26-54, which proposes the Roswell Adult Center be rebuilt at Spring River Park (now being …
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:51AM
County commissioners advanced an ordinance limiting use of county property, staff and records for immigration enforcement.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:35AM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:10AM
“I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads … have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them.”
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:26AM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:10AM
Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:21AM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:11AM
The state must work harder to increase childcare capacity in rural, tribal and other underserved areas, an organization says.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 08:15AM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:11AM
Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center helps patients identify and address sleep disorders that can affect their health and quality of life. A restless night can be easy to dismiss as an occasional inconvenience, but consistently poor sleep can affect far more than how tired someone feels the next
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 07:09AM
Members of the band Música del Aire pose for a photograph. From left, José Apodaca, baritone; Cynthia Wooley, contralto; guitar player Linda Askew; violinist Barbara Rivers and Scott Mathis, who plays mandolin. Award-winning musician Antonia Apodaca shared Northern New Mexico music with the world – and next week, a new
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 07:00AM
Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 05:00AM
When autumn arrives, grocery stores and farmers markets begin filling up with colorful winter squash. One of the most recognizable is the acorn squash, with its dark g…
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a “danger” warning for a harmful algae bloom at Charette Lake near Wagon Mound after samples collected last week co…
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
Suggested names for a new 12-acre park on East Second Street were being received by the city parks committee, but so far no new park name had been selected. Suggested …
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDW) reminds the public to keep a safe distance from wildlife and give animals plenty of room.
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
We will never forget that fateful day
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
There are only a few days in a lifetime when literally everyone can remember exactly where they were and exactly what they were doing when the world they were living i…
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
Not everyone has — or makes — time to see how their past efforts worked out. But U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and a good number of people on his staff did exactly …
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
Police seek tips to assist homicide investigation
For the Headlight Deming Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to Police Chief Sergio Lara, it is an open and ...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00AM
Chris Carnero didn’t think a Thanksgiving basket was complete just because it had everything needed for Thanksgiving dinner. Kids liked mac and cheese. They should have mac and cheese, and Dr Pepper. Chris loved Dr. Pepper, so it seemed entirely...
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:14AM
Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:15AM
For 40 winters, the trails atop Bobcat Pass — Sherwood Forest, Jabberwocky and Tinkerbell, to name a few — have carried cross-country skiers across the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area. Owner Ellen Miller-Goins has navigated those...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 05:02PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
STILLWATER, Okla. — On Sept. 1, Roswell students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for th…
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 05:33PM
The legal back and forth in the case between Taos-based nonprofit radio station Cultural Energy, or KCEI, and the Cristobal De La Serna Land Grant continues. The land grant filed an appeal in New Mexico Supreme Court Tuesday (Sept. 8), asking the...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
The United States has hundreds of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines and at least 33,000 posing environmental hazards, but one is finally getting cleaned up thanks to a new law New Mexico’s Senator Martin Heinrich passed establishing a pilot permitting program specifically designed to incentivize cleanups. The bipartisan Good Samaritan
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:32PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The challenges facing New Mexico children took center stage as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with children’s advocates to discuss education, health care and financial stability. The numbers show why: A single parent raising one child needs nearly $68,000 a year to cover basic
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:10PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:37PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — One of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure developers and builders wants nearly 3.5 square miles of land on the Pajarito Mesa in Bernalillo County for a solar and battery project, promising hundreds of jobs, millions in new revenue and a boost to the region’s
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 09:08AM
The main pool at the Taos Youth and Family Center has been closed since its pump failed, a shutdown the town recently announced "until further notice." At the Town of Taos Council regular meeting Tuesday (Sept. 8), Parks and Recreation Director...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:31PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
The country’s two largest school districts — New York City and Los Angeles — banned most student use of artificial intelligence in classrooms for this school year as anxiety over AI’s effect on learning intensifies. The Los Angeles Unified School...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
An AI literacy coach and testing tool used by Taos Municipal Schools and other districts across the state is facing growing scrutiny from parents, teachers and lawmakers who are concerned about how the software records and stores young readers’...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:16PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
Taos Whole Integrative Care is shutting its doors on Oct. 9, leaving thousands of patients seeking new providers in a local healthcare system that may lack the capacity to absorb them. A letter to patients that the clinic shared with the Taos...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:01PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
Holy Cross Health Insurance Support will offer a free community information session on Medicare Wednesday (Sept. 16) at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Drive in Taos. The session, scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., will cover Medicare basics,...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:01PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
New Mexico landed in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s penchant for renaming this weekend. Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to post a map of the state, crossing out the word “Mexico” and instead labeling it “New America.” It was one...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:01PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
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Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 03:47PM
New Mexico’s top forest administrator on Tuesday warned legislators that the state is behind on wildfire risk reduction goals and provided six possible bills ahead of the next legislative session that could improve planned targets. The state’s...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 02:31PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has endorsed two emergency petitions from environmental groups alleging a lack of due process in state regulatory proceedings surrounding the massive data center Project Jupiter. In filings on the night of...
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 02:31PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sept. 8, 2026, announced that her office had sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency for refusing to reimburse the New Mexico National Guard for costs related to the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:27PM
The WWTP needs more funding than the village can afford. Plus: The FY 24-25 audit report, water restrictions, critical library funding at risk, and more at the September 8 council meeting
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:45PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Drivers crossing the Rio Grande on Paseo Del Norte have two new sets of eyes clocking their speed. Bernalillo County activated automated speed cameras this week in the eastbound and westbound lanes near NM 423, extending a program that now covers roughly 15 locations countywide.
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 11:12AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Uranium Ban Draws Sharp Divide in Cibola County Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 09/09/2026 - 05:34
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:34AM
Route 66 Independent — A 1-year-old child died Wednesday after a medical emergency at a Tijeras daycare, prompting an investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and forcing the school to close for the rest of the week. Deputies responded around 12:11 p.m. to New Mexico Early Learning Academy in
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:00AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
35th Annual Multicultural Ribbon Relay Run Brings Awareness to Drug and Alcohol Abuse News Staff Wed, 09/09/2026 - 04:34
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 09:34AM
The Northeast Regional Crisis and Drug Treatment Center. Two San Miguel County officials who spent most of their two terms making the Epi Duran Substance Use Treatment Center a reality, said it is a relief to see it is now open. The treatment center, located at 3112 Hot Springs Blvd.,
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 08:00AM
Make it three in a row. That appears to be the case with the five statewide executive offices on the November ballot which went to Democrats in 2018 and 2022 and are set for a three-peat.That expectation is grounded in ABQ Journal polling showing races for Attorney General, Secretary of
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 06:05AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University reached a multi-million dollar deal to give up the Pan American Center's naming rights to White Sands Federal Credit Union. According to Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer, NMSU's Board of Regents unanimously approved the $13 million naming rights deal for 10 years
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:13AM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fewer people know the history of the Land of Enchantment than Rob Martinez. In fact, it's his job to know more than most about it.Martinez holds the title of New Mexico state historian, a position he has held since 2019, and he holds his position
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 01:54AM
Events honoring Roswell's own Nancy Lopez, a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Hall of Famer, came to a conclusion on Saturday with the Nancy Lopez Legacy Go…
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:00AM
The Roswell Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in two fatalities early Tuesday morning in the west part of the city.
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:00AM
UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners moved Item 16, which would appoint 11 representatives to a Community Monitoring Committee for Project Jupiter to their next meeting on Sep. 22, 2026. SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Doña Ana County Commission Chambers are packed Tuesday ahead
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 06:05PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Monday’s Labor Day holiday pushing City Council’s meeting to Wednesday, councilors face an agenda heavy on technology alongside another fight with the mayor over who oversees the city attorney. Councilors will get another chance to take a crack at O-26-54, deciding whether to
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 02:12PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Thursday that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) office has filed responses in support of two em…
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 01:51PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network it’s dismantling. Allen said in a press release the expanded partnership builds on Axon technology BCSO already uses through body-worn
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham is set to appear on the national stage this week as the GOP puts New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District contest in the spotlight at its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas. Cunningham, the Republican nominee challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, is among a
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 07:25AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 07:33AM
President Donald Trump is headlining a first-ever “Midterm Convention” for the Republican Party this week in Dallas and at least one New Mexico candidate is on the announced agenda. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy in the Land
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 07:05AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Rep. Andrea Romero Alright. Let's dive in to all the political news from New America. . . er. . . New Mexico. Talk about crashing and burning. State Rep. Andrea Romero has done both in grand style, leaving a promising political career in ruins. It is a story no one
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 06:09AM
Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Clovis, Sept. 26
Media Release, Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico Clovis, NM – Loved ones, caregivers and supporters...
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 03:51AM
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to strengthen awareness, encourage connection, and remind veterans and their families that support is available when they…
Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 12:00AM
Wildfire, drought are pushing hungry bears into record human sightings and contacts, resulting in euthanasia
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 03:32PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County’s hypersonic missile campus is about to scale up fast. Castelion Corporation closed a $1 billion funding round in August and locked in a new Pentagon production contract — both aimed squarely at Project Ranger, the company’s manufacturing site west of Rio Rancho. The
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 02:28PM
Updated: Monday, September 07, 2026 02:34PM
New Mexico officials reject Trump post proposing state name change
New Mexico Democratic elected officials quickly denounced a Sunday post on Truth Social by President Donald Trump that proposed, visually, changing New Mexico’s name to New America. Trump’s post followed a satirical post that inaccurately claimed he had signed an executive order to that effect, which the fact-checking site Snopes
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 09:00AM
President Donald Trump spent Sunday doing what he has repeatedly proven capable of doing: posting an outrageous meme, sitting back, and watching Democrats rush to respond. This time, New Mexico’s entire Democratic political establishment practically lined up to take the bait. Trump shared an altered map of New Mexico on
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 06:20AM
The City of Las Cruces is inviting students aged 14 to 18 to participate in its Developing Youth Leadership Academy during fall break, offering career exploration paths in city trades and office professions.
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 02:17AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 04:29AM
The Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum has announced its 2026-2027 Culture Series, featuring 10 free public programs exploring the region's history, science, and arts.
Published: Sunday, September 06, 2026 04:12AM
Updated: Sunday, September 06, 2026 07:30PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee, a key board that works to identify waste and improve operations. The Oversight Committee is a management advisory committee and not a public board. City Council approved the creation of the Oversight Committee
Published: Saturday, September 05, 2026 11:44PM
Updated: Sunday, September 06, 2026 03:41AM
Raising sheep doesn’t stop when school gets out for Parker Howard. His afternoons bring another set of responsibilities — feeding, leg care, conditioning and repeated practice with animals that depend on him. The eighth grader has grown up...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 11:03PM
Las Cruces has plenty of reasons to celebrate this September. Four milestones will meet downtown Sept. 12 when the Bureau of Land Management hosts its first Public Lands Palooza, bringing music, history, outdoor recreation and community...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 11:03PM
Adrián Aguirre’s latest work stretched partially completed along a wall as he sat in his Las Cruces studio and talked about where his passion began. It was not in a studio nor even with the idea that he might someday become an artist. Aguirre...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 11:03PM
September arrives with a wind of change. There comes a day in September when you step outside and feel it. A breeze moves through, but it is not the same breeze of summer. It is cooler, a little crisper, carrying that refreshing scent that...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 11:02PM
The Las Cruces Police Department released several safety tips for realtors and solo workers during September's Realtor Safety Month.
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 08:19PM
Air Force hosts open house to discuss Cannon AFB PFAS actions
Media Release, Cannon AFB Public Affairs CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air Force Civil Engineer...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 05:27PM
Friday (Sept. 4), according to Taos Municipal Schools District Superintendent Antonio Layton, Jr., was “just one of those days.”
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 01:57PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
Front page of the Aug. 30, 1919 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Mr. Hand’s fourth pupils’ recital at Tamme opera house on Saturday evening was in every way a great success. Hand’s orchestra, composed of violins, Miss Atkins and Mr. Brockmann; clarinet, Mr. Labadie; cornet, Mr. Meyers; double bass,
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:00PM
Guest Commentary by Dave Contarino – Governor Bill Richardson was always forward thinking and he pressed those of us closest to him to follow suit. Whether challenging staff to look skyward with Spaceport America or building on the transcontinental spirit of America’s railroads with the Railrunner, Richardson imparted on his
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:11PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:16PM
By Rodd Cayton Traffic is frequently on the minds of Corraleños, and the Village Council will put it in the spotlight once again at its Sept. 8 meeting. An ongoing review of the village’s uniform traffic code reaches an important stage, with councilors discussing the latest draft. The revision has
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 11:34AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 09:00AM
The controversy surrounding Democrat state Rep. Andrea Romero is widening after a taxpayer-funded public relations firm hired to assist New Mexico’s Jeffrey Epstein “truth commission” became entangled in Romero’s personal political crisis — and then abruptly parted ways with the commission. Romero, who chairs the Survivors Truth Commission examining Epstein’s
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 08:35AM
Police seek witnesses in fatal hit-and-run
Deming police are seeking witnesses and video evidence following a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run late Saturday night on Pear Street. The Deming Police ...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:00AM
By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A Deming man faces an attempted murder charge after police allege he fired a gun at a man’s face during a Wednesd...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:00AM
Witness offers details on attempted child kidnapping
By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A Deming woman faces a third-degree felony charge alleging she attempted to kidnap a person Aug. 23, according to...
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:00AM
Students from elementary through high school are each contributing a piece to ENLACE’s Diez y Seis de Septiembre parade float, bringing their individual work together in a display of collaboration, leadership and cultural pride. That...
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 11:40PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 11:41PM
A summer that began with parched ground and wildfire warnings is ending with a much different set of concerns for Southern New Mexico, as forecasters turn their attention to an active start to fall. Chad Merrill, a senior meteorologist with...
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 11:39PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:27AM
New Mexico Democrats have lost their effort to place replacement candidates on the November ballot in two state House districts after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the party missed a clear statutory deadline. The divided decision, with Justice Michael Vigil dissenting, leaves Republican candidates unopposed in House
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:27PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 08:37AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller stood before Burqueños weeks ago and laid out his vision for Albuquerque’s future in his first State of the City address of his third term. But one idea drafted in his speech never made it to the microphone: an “honest conversation”
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Emergency care is expanding in southern New Mexico. On Wednesday, the ribbon was cut on a new fixed-wing medical transport and air base at Las Cruces International Airport. Memorial Medical Center partnered with Native Air to add a new plane, pilots, and medical personnel to
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:28PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 02:31AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Ten Flock Safety cameras sat stacked in the bed of a Rio Rancho man’s pickup after he admittedly removed them and livestreamed the act online. Now, he faces felony charges and says the removal was a political statement. Deputies stopped Jevon Martinez, 44, yesterday,
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:33PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande got wet again Thursday, as a one-time water release made its way downriver — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science project, not a fix. The Water Authority and a coalition of
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:51PM
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Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:52PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When Burqueños look at local and federal crime reports, they might be surprised to find that Washington and City Hall disagree on exactly how many people were murdered in Albuquerque last year. We wanted to know why that is and we found that even
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:19PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
For months, residents speaking before the Las Cruces City Council have raised concerns about lead and the city’s water system, questioning how Las Cruces Utilities is inspecting water lines, why some initial findings have changed and what is...
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:17PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:18PM
Fall into community
To Our Wonderful Community, There is so much to love about Southern New Mexico. The people, the local businesses, the organizations, and the generosity all make this such a special place to call home. This fall, we’re bringing our community...
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:17PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 12:28AM
Karla Alvarez graduated from New Mexico State University on a Saturday in May. By Monday, she was at work. The accounting and finance graduate had landed an internship with a copper company, and when that ended this summer, the company offered...
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 02:17PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:05PM
Events kick off 2 p.m. Thursday, bringing lots of visitors to Durango
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 01:44PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 01:35PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks Corrales’ “Not-So-Rapid-Transit” tractor wagons roll again this month as the Corrales Harvest Festival returns for its 41st year, running Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the village. The Kiwanis Club of Corrales Foundation, a nonprofit run entirely by unpaid board and
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 12:02PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 10:08AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales runners will lace up for a milestone this month: the 30th annual Corrales Ditch Run winds along the village’s dirt acequias and tree-lined ditch banks Sunday, Sept. 13, with Sandia Mountain views built into every stride. Race day kicks off with the 10K at
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 11:01AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Rodd Cayton For some, Labor Day Weekend is a chance to relax at home with burgers and hot dogs, honoring the progress of the American labor movement. For others, it’s an opportunity to turn the extra day off into a special end-of-summer adventure. Those in the Albuquerque area will
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 10:50AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Labor Day weekend in Rio Rancho comes with an unusual problem: too many good options. The Events Center hosts back-to-back major shows Friday and Sunday, while local markets, a green chile festival, a Placitas blues concert and a comedy legend fill the rest of the
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 10:46AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Rodd Cayton For some, Labor Day Weekend is a chance to relax at home with burgers and hot dogs, honoring the progress of the American labor movement. For others, it’s an opportunity to turn the extra day off into a special end-of-summer adventure. Those in the Albuquerque area will
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 10:50AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- We have finally started the -ber months! September is definitely kicking things off with a bang, featuring various events across the Borderland, including Salsa, a Spirit Walk, Steve Aoki takeover and many festivals! Let's dive into these events! St. Mark's Catholic Church Kermes A new
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 09:22AM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 01:39PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For the first time in eight years, New Mexico State University will host the Domenici Public Policy Conference, re-establishing the university as a place where national leaders, policymakers, experts, and students come together to engage in meaningful conversations about the issues shaping the nation and
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:25PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:35AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 17-year-old, involved in the burglary of a gun store with five other teens in November 2025, was found guilty of five felonies by a Doña Ana County jury on Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to a news release by the Dona Ana County District Attorney's
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:20PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:53PM
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Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 09:28PM
Despite 18-month moratorium on new data centers on private land in Sierra County, Green Data is pushing for a new plant at Sacepoprt America with a few twist: atmospheric water generation units to produce water from the air.
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 07:49PM
Mechanical engineer joins the Council days before the wastewater master plan lands
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 06:34PM
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area will not open for the 2026-27 winter season after the worst winter in its 40-year history, owners Ellen Miller Goins and Geoff Goins announced in a press release Tuesday. The decision follows a succession...
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:01PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 11:24AM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
New Mexico Announces Rates for 2027 ACA Plans
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of...
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 11:32AM
Cibola County Commission Meeting Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:31
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:31AM
Pirates Lose Tough Defensive Battle, 6-2 Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:09
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:09AM
Police seek your help
By The Headlight Staff Deming police need your help in their investigation of a pedestrian hit-and-run incident that occurred late Saturday evening. O...
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 12:00AM
Democrat state Rep. Andrea Romero’s short-lived stint working for the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office ended with her resignation — but the political fireworks only intensified after New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez publicly torched the Santa Fe lawmaker following her criticism of his office. Romero resigned from the six-figure-paying
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 07:54PM
‘My concern is for all 3,144 counties in America,’ prominent election denier says
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 07:30PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is suing some of the biggest names in tobacco to make them pay for the cleanup of cigarette butts that clog city storm drains, litter public parks and reach the Rio Grande. The city alleges the companies have known for decades that their
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Rodd Cayton Several organizations rank Corrales among the safest places to live in New Mexico and village leaders are seeking to increase that status by making sure emergency responders can get to residents as quickly as possible. In his weekly message to the community, Mayor Fred Hashimoto wrote that
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 04:31PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande is getting a temporary reprieve — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science project, not a fix. The Water Authority and a coalition of partners released roughly 2,000 acre-feet — more than 650
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 02:15PM
Updated: Friday, November 30, 1 12:00AM
With a 20-year lease, the Hermans look to turn Zenith Park’s ice rink into a six months a year skating and hockey mecca for the desert Southwest
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 02:18PM
Decision reverses racing license transfer
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 12:31PM
The judge overseeing Democrats’ attempt to force a replacement candidate onto the ballot in New Mexico House District 23 has extensive ties to the state’s Democratic political establishment — including a marriage to one of New Mexico’s most prolific progressive fundraisers and strategists. That history is drawing fresh scrutiny as
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 08:47AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes to Medicaid rules coming because of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as resources to help New Mexicans comply
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 05:04PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes to Medicaid rules coming because of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as resources to help New Mexicans comply
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 05:04PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes to Medicaid rules coming because of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as resources to help New Mexicans comply
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 01, 2026 05:04PM
‘The focus of this case was to protect our kids,’ state attorney general says
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 07:41PM
Winter service expands travel options between Southwest Colorado and Texas
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 04:30PM
Commentary by Pat Davis, nm.news — During last year’s state legislative session, legislators passed, and the governor signed, a sweeping package of medical licensure and malpractice reform bills to fill what hospital companies and think tanks called “a growing shortage of health care providers.” But new data from the state’s
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 01:51PM
Updated: Monday, August 31, 2026 03:53PM
Commentary by Pat Davis, nm.news — During last year’s state legislative session, legislators passed, and the governor signed, a sweeping package of medical licensure and malpractice reform bills to fill what hospital companies and think tanks called “a growing shortage of health care providers.” But new data from the state’s
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 01:51PM
Updated: Monday, August 31, 2026 03:53PM
Commentary by Pat Davis, nm.news — During last year’s state legislative session, legislators passed, and the governor signed, a sweeping package of medical licensure and malpractice reform bills to fill what hospital companies and think tanks called “a growing shortage of health care providers.” But new data from the state’s
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 01:51PM
Updated: Monday, August 31, 2026 03:53PM
The bizarre Chicago hotel incident that helped end Democrat state Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s reelection campaign grabbed the headlines. But Hernandez’s own campaign-finance reports, as we exclusively reported last week, reveal another spectacle: more than $101,000 in reported spending, including cash withdrawals, gift cards, hotels, big-box stores — and at least
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 11:58AM
Hull and HaalandThe first major public poll of the '26 gubernatorial chase seems to rule out a blow-out win by Democrat Deb Haaland but nudges only slightly, if at all, that big boulder that lies on the path to victory for Republican Gregg Hull. The ABQ Journal survey conducted August
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 06:30AM
A major legal challenge has been filed over the proposed green hydrogen facility and solar array in the Village of Questa. On August 7, 2026, two local ditch associations—the Cabresto Lake Irrigation Community Ditch Association and the Acequia Madre del Cerro de Guadalupe—filed a lawsuit in federal court in Albuquerque
Published: Monday, August 31, 2026 06:01AM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 31, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Lawmakers are being warned about a practice called surveillance pricing — when companies use personal data like location, income, or browsing history to charge
Published: Sunday, August 30, 2026 09:15PM
Leaves are turning, lumberjacks are competing, businesses are cropping up, and something haunts the village. Here's what's next on the mountain
Published: Sunday, August 30, 2026 02:03PM
Weekend Edition, August 30, 2026
MTD Radio Weekend Edition – New Mexico and West Texas Is a U.S. Senator pushing oil policy that could line his own pockets? This week on Weekend Edition, Larry Behrens of Power the Future joins Blake Ovard
Published: Sunday, August 30, 2026 05:02AM
New Mexico Democrats are asking state judges to rescue two state House races after their original nominees bailed out too late to satisfy a key deadline in state election law — with county clerks arguing the statute simply does not allow the party to substitute new candidates under the circumstances.
Published: Saturday, August 29, 2026 08:38AM
Democrat, favored to win, vows to stand up to Trump
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 08:39PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A New Mexico State University professor and his team recently received a $1 million grant to help advance the rehabilitation of people with neurological motor disorders. Wei Tang, an NMSU engineering professor, received the funding from the National Science Foundation's Smart and Connected Health program,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:10AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:01AM
By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The recent selection of adviser Austin Polk as Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Agriculture Education Teacher...
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Early College High School students spent a week this month preparing for the expectations of college, the workplace and professional life during the s...
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 28, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The Department of Justice is suing New Mexico over a state law granting in-state tuition and financial aid to migrants regardless of immigration status;
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:29AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without explicit parental consent. The district listened and is now changing how it handles those recordings. At the center of the
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 01:08PM
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico against the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, seeking records necessary for the New Mexico Department of Justice’s (NMDOJ) investigation into allegations that DEA agents
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:38PM
The peak will happen just after 10 p.m. with about 95% of the moon covered by Earth's shadow
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:37PM
One of New Mexico’s most reliably conservative industries says President Donald Trump’s new executive order opening borders to beef imports just as ranchers begin culling herds sends the “wrong signal at the wrong time.” This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:54AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- We are saying goodbye to the last weekend of August, before beginning the -ber months, just without the temperatures to match the fall season. KTSM Que Pasa is briniging you the events to say goodbye to summer, and hello to September! El Buen Pastor Mission
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:18AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:17PM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 27, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas State lawmakers got a mixed budget picture Wednesday — some volatility, but also good news, driven largely by oil prices; Roswell city officials have
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:53AM
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made a high-profile stop in New Mexico Wednesday to rally support for Republican congressional nominee Greg Cunningham, highlighting one of the GOP’s biggest opportunities to expand its narrow House majority this November. And Johnson arrived with a message from President Donald Trump himself. The Louisiana
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:00PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a house fire on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department (LCFD). Firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive, just before 10:30 p.m. The first crews to
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:37PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts packed Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting to voice concerns over Sandia Pueblo’s plan they worry could result in losing federal protections and road access on the Sandia Mountains’ western slopes recreations areas. Dozens of Sandias for All coalition members spoke
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:55PM
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Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:34PM
After the local snowcone shop closed, a new business cropped up this summer
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:21PM
The Therapy Academy Expands Early Intervention Services Across Cibola County Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:19
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:19AM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 26, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas An Eddy County man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting from earlier this year; A Lea County woman faces charges after
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:30AM
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s office is sounding the alarm after the U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a key victory in his push to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a statement posted online Tuesday, Toulouse Oliver’s office claimed the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:56PM
Auto burglaries in Las Cruces fell by 39 percent through July 2026, though police warned that the city remains on pace to exceed 500 incidents for the year.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 08:44PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:47AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — On the streets of Burque, it’s a tale of two financial realities: Automated speed cameras are bringing the city millions in revenue, while increasing police and fire costs are continuing to outpace the city budget’s projections. According to the city’s third quarter fiscal year
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:25PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Duke City’s Sawmill neighborhood, residents have fought for a say in what gets built around them. Now, City Council President Klarissa Peña is warning that the council’s decision to approve a 20-year, multimillion-dollar tax break for a major hotel before its site plan
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:18PM
Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, and all our celebrations where an angel on earth is always welcome. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:42PM
Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, and all our celebrations where an angel on earth is always welcome. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:42PM
PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE — New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez is already under fire after apologizing for a bizarre Chicago hotel incident involving allegations of public nudity, banging on guest doors, and police escorting him off the property. In a stunning new development, Hernandez has withdrawn his candidacy for reelection,
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:21PM
By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is giving state agencies until Friday to publicly account for how Project Jupiter, the sprawling AI data center campus near Santa Teresa, will meet its water needs. Stansbury’s office sent a formal letter Monday to five state officials demanding answers on
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:27AM
A first-term New Mexico state representative is withdrawing from his race for reelection after confrontations last month with Chicago police who responded to reports of a man “running naked in the hallway” of a hotel where legislators were staying during a national conference. This story was originally published at New
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:59AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:28AM
A federal judge in Santa Fe is preparing to decide if New Mexico’s two-tiered system for qualifying candidates in elections protects the two-party system by placing unreasonable requirements on smaller parties looking to qualify candidates for the ballot. U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland is scheduled to hear arguments in the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:34AM
House Speaker Mike Johnson is headed to New Mexico on Wednesday to campaign with Greg Cunningham, the Republican candidate looking to oust Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez in the sprawling Second Congressional District covering Southern New Mexico and Albuquerque’s Westside. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 06:53AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:28PM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 25, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Newly obtained body camera video is giving the public its first look at the roadside encounter that led to a misdemeanor battery charge against
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:17AM
New Mexico, which is run by far-left Democrats in every place of state power, plans to keep paying for transgender-related medical services for minors even after the Trump administration’s new federal rule cuts off Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for such treatments. The move means New Mexico taxpayers
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:19PM
By Rodd Cayton The Town of Edgewood is righting its fiscal ship, according to Town Manager Kelly Hamilton, with finance manager Amber Sanchez at the helm. She’s turning the Titanic away from the iceberg,” Hamilton told the Route 66 Independent. “She’s working diligently on getting us a clean set of
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:28PM
By Rodd Cayton The Aug. 22 Route 66 Centennial celebration is an obvious reason for Tijeras to party, Mayor Jake Bruton said. “It’s always been in the village,” Bruton said. “It’s ingrained in us. It’s who we are.” Bruton said that while the Village of Tijeras was officially incorporated in
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:24PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Edgewood police say their network of license plate cameras exists to catch stolen cars and missing kids, not to watch residents — and Chief Aaron Frost wants the town to know the difference. In a public letter, Frost said the department’s Flock Safety cameras function
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:14PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money goes on in Washington. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, announced Wednesday at Saranam’s Westside campus more than $7.6 million
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:59PM
By Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News, Las Cruces — The New Mexico Supreme Court has temporarily halted two state actions tied to Project Jupiter, staying an air-quality permitting proceeding and an emergency authorization allowing water from a new well to be used for construction of the massive data center project
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:52PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money goes on in Washington. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, announced Wednesday at Saranam’s Westside campus more than $7.6 million
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:59PM
New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez has broken his silence after a police report and eyewitness accounts described a bizarre late-night disturbance at a Chicago hotel involving allegations of public nudity, banging on guest doors, and a police escort off the property. Hernandez, a Shiprock Democrat who represents House District
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:41PM
Estancia Mayor Pro Tem Amy Lynn May faces two fourth-degree felony counts of unlawfully selling alcoholic beverages, each carrying up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine under New Mexico’s Liquor Control Act. Undercover buys built the case The charges trace back to the Blue Ribbon Bar &
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 11:32AM
Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Even during what has been a very busy summer news cycle New Mexico’s recently created universal “free” childcare system has remained in the news. National media cheered the program’s creation and the first-in-America expansion of government, but the true story of New Mexico’s universal
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 07:05AM
Sen. Wirth and Sen. TrujilloThere will be a new power player in Santa Fe come November and their rise to prominence will have little to do with the election. Sen. Peter Wirth, who has served in the powerful position of Senate Majority Leader since 2017, is leaving leadership and indications
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:30AM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 24, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling more than 20,000 acres across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, bringing in over $139 million
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 09:56PM
A newly released Chicago police incident report is raising more questions about New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s brief explanation of a late-night hotel encounter that reportedly involved a disturbance, public nudity allegations, and a police escort off the property. Hernandez, a Shiprock Democrat, previously described the episode as a
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 08:58PM
Weekend Edition August 23, 2026
MTD Radio Weekend Edition – New Mexico and West Texas She lost her son to a preventable, distracted-driving crash — then discovered a legal system few families are prepared to navigate. This week on Weekend Edition, Blake
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 08:36PM
Water, budgets, fire, the room where it happens. 18 Stars to go — every pledge matched through Labor Day
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 02:58PM
Show the culmination of a year of rehearsals at Limon Correctional Facility
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:00PM
Guest commentary from Jennifer Foote — When skilled nursing care fails, it does so quietly, behind closed doors, away from public view, and at the immense cost of our state’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents. Guest CommentaryJennifer Foote is a partner at the law firm of Harvey, Foote &
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:52AM
New Mexico Democrats are sounding the alarm over Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull after he suggested he would work with other governors in the region, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, on policy — a prospect that apparently has the Democratic Party of New Mexico in full fundraising panic. In a
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 08:40PM
New emergency helipad dedicated to Debbi McCurdy’s legacy and fundraising efforts
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 01:35PM
Ben Waddell spent last fall in Guanajuato documenting grassroots efforts to find their disappeared relatives
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 05:00AM
How we use — and don’t use —AI in our workplace
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 10:06PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is firing back at Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández after the New Mexico congresswoman claimed she was blocked from speaking with detainees during a tour of the Torrance County Detention Facility. Leger Fernández, who represents New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, posted Wednesday that she
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:16PM
Democrat lieutenant governor nominee Stephanie Garcia Richard is openly directing immigrants to report federal immigration enforcement activity and seek legal help after a Santa Fe ICE arrest sent New Mexico’s left into a full-scale meltdown. In a social media post, Garcia Richard wrote, “To our [illegal] immigrant neighbors: you belong
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 10:25AM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 21, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Food insecurity is on the rise in New Mexico, and state lawmakers heard a presentation this week on the scope of the problem and
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 02:24AM
School athletic admissions free
Deming Public Schools has announced that admission to all regular season home athletic events at Deming High School and Red Mountain Middle School wil...
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00AM
Mayor Wiley to Nominate Gail McCoy's Replacement; Trustees Decide
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 03:58PM
Motorists drive on southbound Interstate 25 with the city skyline in the background April 30, 2026, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press file) Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver...
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:20PM
107.1 The Blaze News, August 20, 2026
By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department will pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two children abused by their adoptive
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:34AM
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Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 07:56PM
After decades behind the counter at the village’s station, Lisa Adams retires having turned a gas station job into a community anchor
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 02:55PM
Federal judge ruled Benjamin Smith will serve maximum time per plea deal conditions
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:30PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:38AM
A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:09AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:15AM
Four students marked a milestone for the region’s beauty industry as Glitz School of Cosmetology celebrated the inaugural graduating class from its’ D...
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00AM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:47PM
The alleged felony will be tried in court
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:43PM
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:46PM
Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:45AM
With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:10PM
Hull and HaalandThe sleepy '26 gubernatorial race is about to be jolted awake. Whether it returns to a coma-like condition may be dependent on the severity of the jolt. At the end of the month--August 30 to be precise--the ABQ Journal will release their first poll of the contest featuring
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 06:30AM
Deming man sentenced for machine gun offenses, fleeing checkpoint
A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in prison after admitting he possessed a machine gun in furtherance of cocaine trafficking and fled a U.S. Bo...
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00AM
Verdugo held in jail on open count of murder
For the Headlight Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced this week that Benny Verdugo, 73, will remain in custody without bond a...
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00AM
Motorcycle fatality in Clovis
Media Release, Clovis Police Department Clovis, NM – On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately...
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:31PM
By Rodd Cayton Veterans in the East Mountains area will have the opportunity next month to find answers and resources they need. The office of House District 22 Rep. Stefani Lord is hosting the Sept. 9 East Mountains Veterans Services Fair, which will bring together several agencies to create a
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 02:47PM
After years behind closed doors, Hotel Cloudcroft hopes to open up this Labor Day. Take a tour with this photo essay
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 01:55PM
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Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 04:18PM
4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Eager youth and parents crowded around covered showcases Monday at the Lea County Fairgrounds, waiting to see who would take home this year’s sweepstakes titles. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo 4-H Sweepstakes is a multi-project
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:16AM
New day Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington PETER STEIN NEWS-SUN Any team that falls short of a state title comes into the next season with unfinished business. That’s what the Hobbs football team has after earning a No. 3 seed in last year’s 6A playoffs and falling
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:09AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:16AM
Tyler Boebert was released from jail on $10,000 bond on Sunday, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 06:52PM
By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:51AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:15PM
Clovis Economic Development Corporation receives Wells Fargo Foundation Grant
Media Release, Clovis Economic Development CLOVIS, N.M. Clovis Economic Development Corporation (CED) is pleased to...
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 03:50PM
We could discuss endlessly why a state with the well-deserved nickname the "Land of Enchantment" has undergone one of the greatest periods of population stagnation in its over 400 year history. Instead let's focus on one aspect of that stagnation impacting our politics. That would be how folks here are
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 06:30AM
Professionals ran through simulation scenarios and networked resources for less frequent but critical emergencies
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 05:00AM
Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 05:00AM
The course material wasn’t vetted by state evaluators and didn’t go through a public review process
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:00AM
Another meeting, another fiscal mess. That’s the story Edgewood town staff shared with town commissioners during recent public meetings as they explained in June how the town had failed to collect hundreds-of-thousands of dollars for city services over several years and in July why the town manager had to use
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 03:13PM
They mapped out a strict spreadsheet beforehand, allowing them to perfectly time each stop
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 08:21PM
CPW pushes back against concerns it lacks sufficient data on furbearers
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 08:00PM
By Rodd Cayton As law enforcement agencies across the country work to bond with the communities they serve, local departments are offering a variety of ways to reinforce that connection on Aug. 4. National Night Out began in 1984 and takes place the second Tuesday in August in hundreds of
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 02:21PM
Encore sets ’26-27 concert lineup Andy Brosig/News-Sun Another season of musical entertainment is just around the corner as Encore Entertainment and the Southwest Symphony Orchestra announce the lineup for the 2026-27 symphony season. The entertainment kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Western Heritage Museum Theater, 1
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 11:04AM
UPDATE: The ABQ City Council Monday evening said the panel has "dismissed" the proposed increase in the gross receipts tax. Affordability is the buzzword for the '26 campaign but that falls on deaf ears among some members of the ABQ City Council. Two councilors in particular, Council President Klarissa Peña,
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 06:30AM
Memoirs of a former rodeo queen Levi Hill/News-Sun Two seconds. It doesn’t seem like a long time until you are on the back of a bucking steer and holding on for six more. For 75-year-old Meloy Hill of Jal, two seconds was all she needed to know bull riding, in
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:17PM
Second rider rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 04:09PM
Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 11:34AM
County gets $9.17M for substation work to support more solar
Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
Deming man arrested in fatal weekend shooting
The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
Commercial burglary investigations underway in Clovis
Media Release, Clovis Police Department Clovis, NM – July 30, 2026 – On July 21st, 2026, at...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:16AM
For two months, the people of Cerro have lived without one of life’s most basic necessities — reliable running water. Every day has become a routine of hauling bottled water, making difficult choices about cooking, bathing and cleaning, and wondering when normal life will return. On Friday evening (July 17),
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:01AM
Fast learner: Mile record setter trained with Hobbs grad PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Perhaps you’ve crossed paths with Josh Kerr and didn’t realize it. If you blinked, you may have missed him. Kerr – a native of Edinburgh, Scotland and former University of New Mexico track runner – became the world’s fastest
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:04PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:05PM
Jury convicts Muleshoe man in 2023 investigation
Media Release, Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office CLOVIS, N.M. – District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:14PM
New Mexico marks one year of State Park passes for veterans
Media Release, NMDVS SANTA FE – More than 11,000 New Mexico veterans have received passes giving them free,...
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 08:13PM
A second minor was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, authorities say
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 07:52PM
If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 06:30AM
Death comes almost month after he and colleagues overcome by flames near Utah border
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2026 09:23AM
4 to 5 feet of debris covered U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 07:06PM
It must be tough and expensive to go up against the City of Truth or Consequences with its team of lawyers supplied by the New Mexico Municipal League's self-insurers fund, the city's insurer. Barnes settled for $45,000 and the city admitted no wrongdoing.
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 02:49PM
By Rodd Cayton Torrance County and the Town of Edgewood are among 17 animal shelters across New Mexico benefitting from a grant program that disbursed almost $2 million. Danette Langdon, the county’s animal services director, said a $125,000 grant will permit construction of a standalone cat room. She said the
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 02:24PM
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico could leapfrog nearly every other state in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend New Mexico as the fourth state to vote in the 2028 primary calendar, putting Hispanic, Native American and border-state voters
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 02:04PM
Updated: Friday, July 24, 2026 03:34PM
Crash occurred along U.S. Highway 550 on Thursday
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 03:04PM
Drums of the North and cannon fire return to Edgewood in August when the Pirate Viking Summer Festival sails back into Wildlife West Nature Park for its seventh year, promising two days of history, fantasy and full-throated adventure in the Southwest. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday,
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 01:57PM
Mountainair’s Town Council will get a familiar face in a painful moment: Wayne Jones, husband of late Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, has accepted an appointment to fill her vacant council seat, Mayor Peter Nieto announced on July 23. Nieto said filling the vacancy fell to him under municipal procedure following
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 01:21PM
Mountainair is mourning the loss of Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a fixture of New Mexico municipal government whose career touched three towns, two emergency responder uniforms and, by her mayor’s account, nearly everyone who ever needed a straight answer at Town Hall. Mayor Peter Nieto announced Jones’ death on July
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 01:15PM
East Mountain families can lock in a free day of bounce houses, food trucks and games while helping stock backpacks for local kids headed back to class. The East Mountain Food Pantry hosts its annual Back2School Bash Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park, according to
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 01:12PM
Submitted by Zach Withers Friends and neighbors, my name is Zach Withers and I am the independent candidate in the House District 22 State Representative race. I was born and raised in the East Mountains. I went to East Mountain high school, then earned a degree in international studies with
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:40PM
Driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers an hour before crash
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 07:19PM
Emergency workers responded to three-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Animas Valley
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 06:46PM
Sierra County joins Santa Fe and Socorro counties with moratorium on new data centers before a record crowed at public hearing.
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 04:43AM
Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 06:30AM
The GEO ICE detention facility is seen in Aurora on March 7, 2019. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) A woman was shot Thursday night after a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Aurora. An employee of GEO...
Published: Sunday, July 19, 2026 05:51PM
Construction between Ouray and Silverton scheduled to last through much of September
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026 04:16PM
JF Maddox Foundation unveils vision for downtown development Two-building campus in Hobbs will establish the Foundation’s new headquarters, create a community center and food hall, and serve as a catalyst for continued downtown revitalization For the News-Sun The JF Maddox Foundation today announced plans for a transformative downtown development that
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026 08:46AM
Mewbourne ranked #2 private producer in US Levi Hill/News-Sun Coming on the heels of the purchase of 22 acres of land to expand its operations in Hobbs, Tyler, Texas-based Mewbourne Oil Company was recently ranked the second most prolific private oil and gas producing company in the country by Enverus
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026 08:41AM
At Ballantine Communications, we are fortunate to serve a community as wide-ranging and diverse as ours in a landscape composed of high deserts and jetting mountains. I, myself, have been fortunate to grow up here, with a deep appreciation for...
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 04:06PM
The two-year-old rescue dog was lost on June 6
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:42PM
Ambulance theft nets man multiple charges
For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00AM
Next generation family member says he wants to listen, improve and innovate
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:30PM
Kindergarten signups underway
Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going
Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 06:30AM
Amador Crossing, an affordable housing development under construction on the recently expanded Community of Hope campus, is seen Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Las Cruces. The 50-unit apartment complex is expected to expand housing options for homeless residents. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) Rising rents, more first-time homelessness and
Published: Saturday, July 11, 2026 04:25PM
Statement of organization was updated after the candidate won her primary for attorney general
Published: Thursday, July 09, 2026 05:00PM
More than 183 million Americans went outside for recreation in 2025
Published: Thursday, July 09, 2026 03:57PM
Agency’s plan remains in place, despite being struck down by federal judge
Published: Tuesday, July 07, 2026 03:48PM
Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to
Published: Monday, July 06, 2026 06:30AM
Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region
Published: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 08:24PM
Romero had 55.2% of the vote to Kelloff’s 44.8% when The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m.
Published: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 06:41PM
Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities
Published: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 05:00AM
Candidate was winning by 26 percentage points when the AP called the race
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:33PM
Hickenlooper, who is finishing his first term in the Senate, will face state Sen. Mark Baisley in the general election
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:26PM
Associated Press called race at 7:55 p.m.
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:06PM
NMJC to remodel Mansur Hall Levi Hill/News-Sun New Mexico Junior College is committing $6.99 million to renovate Mansur Hall for modernized classroom space. The NMJC Board of Directors unanimously approved the spend for the project in a short meeting Thursday via Zoom. The 15,499-square-foot building was on the school’s list
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 01:11PM
City works to rebuild HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun As the Hobbs Police Department works through months of leadership upheaval, the City of Hobbs’ immediate focus is to restore stability and leadership within the department. City Manager Manny Gomez said his appointment of interim chief Jimmie Jones this week is intended to
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 01:06PM
Gas production climbs faster than oil in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun WASHINGTON, D.C. — Natural gas production in the Permian Basin is growing faster than oil production and it is creating a bottleneck. Solutions are coming, but too slowly. According to a recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, marketed
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:56PM
Air Force vet turned airline pilot enjoys soaring for relaxation PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN As an Air Force Academy graduate and a seasoned commercial airline pilot, Brad Peterson knows about being grounded. So when it happened on Thursday during the Standard Class Nationals soaring competition at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, and
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:55PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 09:03AM
Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 06:30AM
Before the fireworks light up the night sky, northern New Mexico’s mountain communities offer a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, from small-town parades to lakeside festivities and live music. Red River kicks off the holiday with its annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. along Main Street, drawing
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 06:01AM
Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor may be coming down to undecided voters
Published: Friday, June 26, 2026 09:54AM
Some locals want to see Sierra County moratorium on computer data centers. County commission chairman threatens to eject proponents for applauding at public comment period.
Published: Thursday, June 25, 2026 08:29PM
State’s three largest fossil fuel companies must pay about $2 million in fines
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 08:19PM
Winds carry smoke from 31,000-acre Cottonwood Fire across region
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 07:23AM
Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle
Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 04:18PM
Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days
Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 01:34PM
(Stock Image) The City of Las Cruces will ask voters to approve $26 million in general obligation bonds to renovate Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The library renovation has long been identified as a priority project by members of the community and city council. Members of the city council approved a
Published: Monday, June 22, 2026 02:02PM
Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado
Published: Monday, June 22, 2026 05:00AM
The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team located the 32-year-old runner’s body near the 14,155-foot summit, after hikers reported finding his body
Published: Friday, June 19, 2026 05:03PM
NextEra commissions new electric transmission line Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Dozens of guests stood in the middle of rural Lea County Wednesday morning surrounded by grazing cattle, pump jacks and wind turbines, as NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest marked the commissioning of its Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner electric transmission line. The location reflected the
Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 04:43PM
Updated: Friday, June 19, 2026 08:41AM
Eunice ‘ground zero’ for N.M. screwworm response Levi Hill/News-Sun EUNICE – Eunice is ground zero for New Mexico’s first active response to the resurgence of the New World screwworm after it was officially eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. A dog was found to be infected with the
Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 04:31PM
Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic
Published: Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:00AM
Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather
Published: Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00AM
One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield
Published: Friday, June 12, 2026 03:46PM
Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground
Published: Thursday, June 04, 2026 03:39PM
With Primary '26 in the books, we're taking a blogging break so posts will be occasional. To be notified via email whenever we add a post, subscribe to the blog by using the link on the right or at this link. Thanks for your continued interest. Now a final look
Published: Thursday, June 04, 2026 06:30AM
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
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026 06:30AM
Former teacher, coach named to lead new middle school in Hobbs Andy Brosig/News-Sun Building something new comes with a whole host of challenges. What’s it going to look like? What’s the interior design going to be? What about furniture? And staffing? If building a business from the ground up is
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:28PM
Updated: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:29PM
Federal oil lease sale nets record $4B in NM, Texas Levi Hill/News-Sun SANTA FE — A regular Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in May brought in more than $4 billion in total receipts from lease sales in New Mexico and Texas, in what is being called
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:24PM
Hobbs chamber honors community leaders Christina Holt/News-Sun The annual Hobbs Chamber of Commerce banquet blended inspiration with celebration as a message on accountability was delivered and community members were honored. Salem S. Thyne, guest speaker and author of “Nobody Cares (Until You Do),” spoke to an audience of about 100
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:22PM
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – Thanks to a new law, independent and most minor party voters can vote in today’s New Mexico primary election for the first time ever. So-called “decline to state” voters, often referred to as independents, and most minor party voters don’t have to change their party affiliation
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 12:45PM
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
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 06:30AM
(Moore, ABQ Journal)Catch the stream of our KANW Election Eve Special today at 5 PM right here. There are the election results, and then there are the expectations that come with them. In the case of Deb Haaland, the outcome is widely expected to be a cause for celebration. However,
Published: Monday, June 01, 2026 06:30AM
The closure of the Questa VFW Post 7688 feels like the loss of something far greater than a building.Officially shut down by the State VFW on May 1 due to compliance issues after years of declining membership and difficulty maintaining a quorum, the post represented generations of service, sacrifice, and
Published: Monday, June 01, 2026 06:01AM
A couple of days ago, the Supreme Court approved the Special Master’s Fourth Interim Report on the case known as “No. 141 Original Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado.”
Published: Sunday, May 31, 2026 09:16PM
Kingston had a nice rain. Maybe the monsoons are beginning: a hopeful weather report from the National Weather Service.
Published: Friday, May 29, 2026 08:20PM
Editor’s Note: Candidates answered a list of questions emailed by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative. Their responses have been edited for length and clarity. Some candidates in this Q & A reference House Bill 9 , passed by t he Legislature, that restricts local authorities from enforcing federal immigration
Published: Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:31PM
Amy BarelaChaos again engulfed the New Mexico Republican Party Wednesday as the GOP chair was removed from office by a state district court order. The ruling was a grim reminder to the party faithful of the steep climb ahead if they hope to rebuild a state GOP that has become
Published: Thursday, May 28, 2026 06:30AM
Katharine ClarkHard-hitting trial lawyer attacks on Dem Secretary of State candidate and Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark have been vociferous enough to generate reader questions as well as pushing out a theory behind those hits spearheaded by ABQ state Sen Katy Duhigg and her brother David Duhigg, both prominent
Published: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 06:30AM
Missi CurrierWhile prominent players in the state's prosperous oil and gas business involve themselves in the Republican gubernatorial primary, the leader of their top industry group is throwing in the towel, declaring that a Republican cannot win in November and that the focus should switch to defeating progressive Deb Haaland
Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:30AM
John Willard Smith 1927-2026 Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elida Cemetery, followed by a lunch/visiting at the Floyd Senior Center in Floyd, NM. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. John’s family
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 08:06PM
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Border Soil and Water Conservation District is issuing a Request For Proposals(RFP) for herbicide treatment activities primarily in southeastern New Mexico. Proposals may be received electronically to BorderSWCD@gmail.com, or by mail to Border Soil and Water Conservation District, PO Box 158, Elida, NM 88116
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:41PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON AGENCY PLAN AND RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD DATE: June 15, 2026 TIME: 2:00 P.M. PLACE: FORT SUMNER HOUSING AUTHORITY 165 E Main Avenue Fort Sumner, NM Phone: 575-355-2986 The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 requires the Fort Sumner Housing Authority to prepare a
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:40PM
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 22-8-10 NMSA 1978, that the Board of Education of Fort Sumner Municipal School District 16, De Baca County, State of New Mexico, will meet on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. MDT, in the Testing Room located between
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:40PM
NOTICE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION – JUNE 2, 2026 AVISO PARA LA ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA – 2 DE JUNIO DE 2026 Pursuant to Section 1-11-1 and 1-11-2, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation, I, Jeffrey Hromas, County Clerk of De Baca County, by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:39PM
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CURRY NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ADAM GRANT NUELKEN, DECEASED. No: D-905-PB-2026-00034 Judge: David P. Reeb, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BRUCE HARRY NUELKEN has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Adam Grant Nuelken, Deceased. All persons
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:38PM
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF CURRY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM GARY ASHLEY, Deceased. No.: D-905-PB-2026-00027 Judge: Benjamin S. Cross NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: TO: ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM GARY ASHLEY, DECEASED, AND
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:38PM
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FOR FILE NO. P-73 NOTICE is hereby given that on November 24th, 2025, Robert & Heidi Vander Dussen, husband and wife, dba Hideaway Dairy South, 2709 Wilhite Rd., Clovis, NM 88101 filed with the STATE ENGINEER Application No. P-73, Application for Permit to Change the Purpose and
Published: Friday, May 22, 2026 07:37PM
(Stock Image) KRWG Public Media's KC Counts discussed vaccine misinformation and disinformation with Dr. Karen Kopera-Frye and Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani, professors of public health at New Mexico State University, in this May 11 audio episode of Voice of the Public . Khubchandani and Kopera-Frye discuss COVID-19 and measles vaccinations and
Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:52PM
Journal editor & BregmanDeb Haaland's cancellation of a town hall appearance sponsored by the Albuquerque Journal prompted an emotional and harsh reaction from the newspaper's executive editor, who decried Haaland's refusal to answer questions as "terrifying" and warned that "we are going to be investigating her."The paper also ripped into
Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026 06:30AM
AG TorrezDemocratic Attorney General Raul Torrez has an easy path to re-election. He faces no primary opponent and no general election threat from Republican injury attorney Sam Kane of Las Cruces.That easy path isn't stopping Torrez, who served as BernCo District Attorney before becoming AG in 2023, from aggressively fund-raising.
Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 06:30AM
Michael Perry (NYT)He's got them worried. That would be Republican state land commission candidate Michael Perry, the retired game warden of Roswell who has been flagged as perhaps the only statewide GOP candidate who may have a shot at upsetting a Democratic rival in November. The worry is spreading fast
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 06:30AM
Deb Haaland has made history by already raising a staggering $11 million for her gubernatorial bid. The contrast of that achievement with her lack of personal wealth is startling but may finally be changing. Haaland has authored a memoir tiled A Voice Like Mine that will be released following the
Published: Monday, May 18, 2026 06:30AM
Independent voters are making a bit of history this election. We say a "bit" because even though this is the first time they are allowed to vote in the major party primaries, their expected impact and the attention being paid to them by the campaigns is negligible. That's because 10
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2026 06:30AM
Hull, Turner & RodriguezSometimes it seems no one really wants the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The campaign has been meek, underfunded and led by political unknowns laboring under the shadow of likely Democratic nominee Deb Haaland whose fund-raising machine could quickly consign the Republican nominee to the showers.The latest money reports
Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 06:30AM
Franklin tapped to lead HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun After a months-long hiring process that included input from an advisory committee and a public meet-and-greet, David Franklin has been picked as the next chief of police for the City of Hobbs. “I am pleased to announce that I have selected Mr. David
Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 05:17PM
Energy Challenge could bring millions in investments to Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun Looking to bring energy-related companies to Lea County and even those involved in the budding space industry could bring millions to Lea County. That was the message at a recent public information workshop in Hobbs where New Horizons Foundation
Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 05:15PM
From the Other Side was meant to provide views of news events at odds with the prevalent American media view. Today, I am adding another side. This is a posting on poetry, which, as the subject of this article has said, is what can’t be said in words.
Published: Friday, May 01, 2026 11:36PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON AGENCY PLAN AND RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD DATE: June 15, 2026 TIME: 2:00 P.M. PLACE: FORT SUMNER HOUSING AUTHORITY 165 E Main Avenue Fort Sumner, NM Phone: 575-355-2986 The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 requires the Fort Sumner Housing Authority to prepare a
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 04:19PM
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF DE BACA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNADINE (GARCIA) CORDOVA, Deceased. No. D-1027-PB-2026-00003 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Victoria Huber has been appointed Administrator of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 04:18PM
By LORA ARCINIEGA AND MARLENE GOMEZ On May 10, Isabel Odilia Gomez will reach a milestone very few ever see: her 100th birthday. Born in 1926 to Agapita and Cristobal Gonzales, Gomez was raised on Cabresto Road as the second oldest of six children. Looking back on a century of
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 06:01AM
Liz Marrufo is an advocate and volunteer who has received compensation under last year’s Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA. She spoke about her experience applying during a forum held Feb. 1, 2026, at Doña Ana Community College in Las Cruces. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO –
Published: Friday, April 17, 2026 09:58PM
For-profit and nonprofit business owners gather March 26, 2026, during a Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Green Drinks event introducing Southern New Mexico Giving Day/Give Grandly events in Las Cruces and Silver City. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich/ SNMJC) Southern New Mexico Giving Day dates April 13 : Pr
Published: Friday, April 17, 2026 08:53PM
Tatum council eyes ordinance to legalize side-by-sides in town limits Denise Marquez/News-Sun TATUM — Some off-highway vehicles could soon be legal on streets in the Town of Tatum under an ordinance under consideration by the town council. During last week’s town council special meeting, Tatum Police Chief Scott Conner and
Published: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:55PM
Spaceport leery of revealing reasons about road closures during tests of Quarterhorse drone == the first major defense contractor for the headquarters for civilian space exploration.
Published: Thursday, April 09, 2026 03:45AM
Ya’ gotta break a few eggs Stone Elementary students learn STEM theory, practice with egg drop event Andy Brosig/News-Sun To the accompaniment of many cheers, a few groans and a good number of kerplunks, thuds and splats, students at Stone Elementary in Hobbs got a first-hand lesson in Science, Technology,
Published: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 08:55AM
The proposed green hydrogen plant in Questa has moved from a conceptual clean-energy project to a focal point of intense local debate regarding water security and local government transparency. During a packed Village Council meeting on March 10, and a subsequent gathering of the Questa Watershed Protectors on March 15
Published: Sunday, March 29, 2026 06:01AM
I link to an article by Laura Paskus, “Climate change, overuse send the Middle Rio Grande into ‘dire’ situation,” published March 20th by Source New Mexico.
Published: Monday, March 23, 2026 12:30AM
Capital outlay money from state legislators or the governor comes with the least oversight and strings. Grants from U.S. legislators are nearly as hassle free. The city manager and more city commissioners participated in lobbying this year, receiving about one-third of what was requested from state legislators.
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 06:17PM
Inmates in the the Doña Ana County Detention Center are among the first identified measles cases in New Mexico in 2026. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) Editor’s Note: This article is one in a series examining measles in Southern New Mexico. LAS CRUCES – For more than a quarter
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 03:35PM
New Mexico health department officials work in partnership with local governments to sample and test wastewater for early detection of measles cases in communities across the state, including Southern New Mexico. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) How watching wastewater helps prevent disease spread SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – In the
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 04:27PM
T or C residents were clear, but city commissioners left it open whether the city will join the proposed private business/government alliance.
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 08:46PM
Editor’s Note: This reporting was made possible thanks to a grant from the Puente News Collaborative , based in El Paso. Karen LeCompte of La Luz and her mother, Arlene Maclean of Alamogordo, both experienced measles in their childhoods before vaccinations for the disease were developed. (Photo by Elva K.
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2026 02:00AM
Shawna Bailey, director of health services for Las Cruces Public Schools, is seen at the LCPS administrative offices. Bailey said her office worked closely with state health officials to verify immunization records and prepare for potential measles exposures during the outbreak last year. (Photo by Jonny Coker/ SNMJC) Risks remain
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2026 01:00AM
Lucy Rael, the matriarch of the large and devoted Rael family remembered for her faith, resilience and quiet strength, died Jan. 31. She was 98. In her final years, Lucy was rarely alone. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her days, a living testament to the life she and her late
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2026 07:01AM
The Sierra County Commission balked on approving a joint powers agreement to create an alliance between government and private industries to seek funding for new infrastructure. The proposal goes to the Truth or Consequences City Commission next.
Published: Sunday, February 22, 2026 09:40PM
It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:39PM
Updated: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:40PM
As oil and gas production continues to generate vast amounts of wastewater in southeastern New Mexico, researchers say treated “produced water” could become a valuable resource for agriculture, industrial use and river restoration — if state laws, public perception and regulatory frameworks can catch up. Produced water is the byproduct
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026 07:01AM
(Stock Image) The Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliate, in partnership with the City of Las Cruces, will construct five single-family homes within the new Arcadia 4 Subdivision as part of a pilot initiative to expand access to attainable homeownership. The City of Las Cruces is donating 25 fully serviced
Published: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 03:35AM
(Stock Image) LAS CRUCES — The minimum wage in the City of Las Cruces will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. According to Las Cruces Municipal Code, minimum wage for those employed in the city will increase from $12.65 to $13.01 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will
Published: Thursday, January 01, 2026 02:00AM
Roger Blanco has spent much of his life giving to others, often quietly and without expectation. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the community he has long served gave something back. Members of the Cerro Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, along with friends and neighbors, gathered to surprise Blanco with a birthday
Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 07:01AM
U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District expresses support for restoration of federal health care subsidies that are set to expire nationally Dec. 31; however, the New Mexico Legislature has opted to take over funding of these subsidies within the state’s borders. Vasquez discusses the issue Sept.
Published: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 02:40AM
(Stock image) LAS CRUCES — It’s a chance to get money that can help students afford transportation, pay their families’ bills and offset some of the negative impact of homelessness on the education of high school students. Educators believe it’s a real opportunity for teenagers to focus on schoolwork and
Published: Monday, December 15, 2025 05:33PM
Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.
Published: Sunday, December 07, 2025 02:53AM
Updated: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 06:37PM
Three newsrooms collaborated to host a sexual-assault panel discussion at Zuhl Library, seen here on the NMSU main campus. The Nov. 20 discussion featured an NMSU equity representative, a sexual assault recovery professional, and the editor of the Round Up student news site. LAS CRUCES — Three local newsrooms collaborated
Published: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 06:24PM
In the quiet village of Questa, where mountains hold generations of stories and tradition, many residents grew up guided by the same steady forces: faith, family and the rhythm of small-town living. For lifelong resident Lorraine Duran, those values shaped every memory of her upbringing and every season of her
Published: Monday, December 01, 2025 07:01AM
The community of Vado was severely inundated during a July 22, 2025 storm, as seen in this screen capture of a video presented to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners in an emergency meeting focused upon the disaster. Vado, located downstream of a series of arroyos that channel run-off
Published: Monday, October 27, 2025 05:51PM
The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 08:49PM
Updated: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 02:45PM
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Published: Monday, October 20, 2025 06:00AM
Updated: Monday, November 17, 2025 05:09PM
Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 03:57PM
Updated: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 06:08PM
Doña Ana County commission set to vote on project La Union resident Maria Chaparro expressed cautious optimism about Project Jupiter, but said it would be important for the company behind the project to be held to its promises. Meanwhile, a number of Sunland Park residents told the Southern New Mexico
Published: Friday, September 19, 2025 01:35PM
Organizers protest a proposed $165 billion data center campus that BorderPlex Digital Assets wants to build in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. (Diego Mendoza-Moyers / El Paso Matters) SANTA TERESA, N.M. — After a scene that could have been pulled out of the 2025 film “Eddington,” the Doña Ana Board of
Published: Monday, September 15, 2025 07:00PM
(Stock image) Las Cruces will use an $11 million allocation from Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to help fund six projects across the city that address homelessness and affordable housing needs. The funding is part of $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across
Published: Saturday, September 13, 2025 07:16PM
Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.
Published: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:57PM
Zozobra has become ingrained into New Mexico's culture. For over 100 years, Zozobra has burned the glooms of years past. Here's a look at some of the burnings dating back to the 1930's.
Published: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 05:43PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 04:24PM
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Hearst Television operates under the premise that first is desired, right is required in everything we do.Our purpose is one of service, providing quality news and information to the local television markets in which we operate.
Published: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 05:52PM
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Sky 7 has been providing unmatched coverage of New Mexico's top stories since 1980. Click through this slideshow to see photos of each version of New Mexico's helicopter.
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