The chamber is offering up to $10,000 to help local families buy a home and build generational wealth
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Tomas Rivas, 22, handed three consecutive life terms as he prepares appeal
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
by: Juno Ogle
Silver City stores hope for tax-free boost this weekend
This weekend brings New Mexico’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, and Grant County clothing store owners are hopeful that the promise of savings will keep shoppers at home. Since 2005, New Mexico law has allowed a deduction of gross receipts taxes for certain purchases starting at 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:03PM
by: Juno Ogle
Judge again blocks Feds from cutting school mental health grant
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Education as it seeks once again to cut a federal grant program that funds mental health programs in schools — including the Silver Consolidated Schools. The order was filed Tuesday after a new lawsuit by 15
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by: Robert Towne
Albuquerque Public Schools said early results of its AI-assisted reading program show first and second-grade students in key groups scored above the district's literacy targets.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 01:38PM
by: By Tamara Schubert Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service
There's something rewarding about stepping outside and picking a fresh tomato, snipping a few herbs for dinner or watching a pepper plant you've nurtured produce its f…
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 11:09AM
by: Robert Towne
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue received a $100,000 fire prevention grant to cut hazardous excess vegetation in the East Mountains and improve safety along evacuation routes.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 01:35PM
by: By Tamara Schubert Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service
Chaves County 4‑H is proud to announce that D’Aun Pierce has been recognized with the New Mexico State Friend of 4‑H Award last week in Las Cruces. This prestigious ho…
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 11:09AM
by: Alx Lee
Future Farmers of America has announced 88 agriculture teachers from 37 states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year, helping support more than 13,000 advisers. Vickie Lake, agriculture and welding teacher at Shiprock High School, was one of two educators in New Mexico to be selected
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
Navajo Technical University met with the New Mexico Higher Education Department on Tuesday to review state funded project highlights, new initiatives and current updates. The NMHED is currently conducting tours with universities and colleges across the state as part of their annual capital outlay process, which allows the department, legislators
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nada Hassanein
States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule. The broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed last summer, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires states
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
County gets $9.17M for substation work to support more solar
Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has cleared its first major legislative hurdle in a bipartisan U.S. Senate committee vote. The measure, approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in a 13-9 vote Thursday,
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
Deming man arrested in fatal weekend shooting
The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Elizabeth Anne Andrews For The New Mexican
The Angels, Mermaids and Umbrellas exhibit, on display through August, includes nearly 100 rare objects from the Guna people.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:45PM
US Bureau of Reclamation announces new requirements that force steep cuts from California, Arizona, Nevada
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
A first-of-its-kind U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service study tracking Albuquerque's Cooper's hawks over 10 years found that collisions with human-made structures are the leading cause of death for the city's urban raptors
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
All the fish survived the trip, NM Department of Wildlife biologist says
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Records showing how the state corrects voter rolls when residents are wrongly marked as deceased
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Family behind the business finds growth in feedback as they expand local footprint
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Employee alleges she was placed on leave as retaliation for whistleblowing
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Religious leaders gathered at the North Valley church to defend Muslims' right to worship
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Justices issue harsh ruling faulting actions of hospital staff
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Boy killed another 13-year-old, Chris Carnero, in March; sentencing set for Aug. 11
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Hatch Valley resident and Texas man face 10 years if convicted
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Commission voted 2-1 to allow Bernhard Capital Partners to purchase the utility for $1.25 billion
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Tax holiday lets shoppers buy clothes, supplies without a gross receipts tax Friday through Sunday
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
State land commissioner replaces Maggie Toulouse Oliver on the November ballot
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
East San Francisco Street will close to motorists, mounted cyclists from late May through October
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Candidates for governor weigh in about teenage boy dropped at border crossing
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Officials from Las Cruces to Washington react after Project Jupiter opponent knocked to ground
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
New Mexico projects among $7.5 billion in grants cut based on electoral votes cast in the 2024 election
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Shooting marked the second time deputies shot someone while working under Operation Triple Beam
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
NM Department of Wildlife would not elaborate on where seized snakes went or what would become of them
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Leaders with PulteGroup, Titan Development made their case in presentation to developers
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Trump administration last month announced overall participation had declined by nearly 3 million people
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Community concerns deferred a tax incentive for the Hilton-branded project near Old Town
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Opponents removed after disruption in front of Doña Ana County Commission
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Among his collection, the suspect had most venomous land snake on Earth
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
4-H'ers begin to compete in the Santa Fe County Fair
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Pay often lags behind neighboring public school districts, 1st Congressional District representative says
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Ex-state GOP treasurer accused in fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Wheeler Fire near Taos burning in blowdown area caused by 2021 high-wind event
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
15-year-old boy allegedly dropped at border crossing and told to cross alone at night
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It is unclear what injuries the dog sustained and whether it survived
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Joseph Plakio, 49, faces murder, conspiracy charges in killing of Devon Bartlett at an Albuquerque apartment complex
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Utility crews discover malfunction in automated control system that manages water tanks
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
State Central Committee vote to continue through Wednesday; results expected Thursday
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Reps. Herrera, Ferrary retire before terms end, setting stage for new generation in new year
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
School is the first in New Mexico to forgo state's two teachers unions for representation
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The chain’s first New Mexico location, on Albuquerque’s West Side, is a few weeks away from opening
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Man sentenced to 16 months in federal prison
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Albuquerque-area temperatures topped out at 100 degrees
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Advocates and researchers point to ballot readability as one factor that might contribute lower voter participation in constitutional amendments and bond measures
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
New mural at Albuquerque Rail Yards honors New Mexico's first female acting governor
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Department of Wildlife: Mother bear was found and tranquilized, cub was captured hours later
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Officals said no indication of foul play at this time
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Over 100 seniors are on the wait list
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Gallup received about 5 inches of rain since July 16; chances for more rain expected this week, according to the National Weather Service
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
New Mexico Cancer Center's all-female breast team becomes the first in the state to offer estrogen receptor-targeted PET imaging
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
New Mexico Gas Company celebrated the 15th anniversary of their scholarship program
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
More than 12,000 mining claims have been staked in New Mexico since 2023, driven by Trump's push to fast-track permits and rising mineral prices.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
17 shelters receive state funding for renovations and construction
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Nonrenewals have nearly tripled since 2021, with wildfire-prone counties hit hardest, state insurance superintendent tells lawmakers.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Rail Runner launched in 2006 and cost about $390 million to build; 'It provides a really valuable service to people who don’t have cars,' state employee says
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Producers of the state’s signature crop entered the year with growing acreage, demand
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Local shops are stocking up and preparing staff and ovens for their busiest months
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Agency said first visit was done hours before drop-off, which went awry and left the boy in a Texas shelter for days
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Northeast Heights saw 1.74 inches and the Sunport recorded a 78 mph wind gust
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Portions of the original 1926-1937 alignment remain a mystery in 2026
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Willie Lambert found his passion documenting the Mother Road’s history after going for a drive 23 years ago
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Proposed legislation would entrust 10,000 acres of Forest Service land to Sandia Pueblo, stirring debate about outdoor recreation, broken treaties and who gets to control public lands
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Incident began as law enforcement executed a search warrant of Four Hills home
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s is hospitalized and an Otero County man is recovering at home
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Suspect told police he never pointed a gun at anyone and did not intentionally hit pastor with his vehicle
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
Drought, bad habits blamed for incidents of livestock being attacked in the East Mountains
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
School leaders hope a legislative grant will entice more students to stay after graduation
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:00PM
by: Jo Lutz
By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It may be summer, but buildings in the Silver Consolidated School District have not been quiet — especially Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. The Board of Education toured that building prior to its regular meeting Wednesday to view the improvements made under the district’s 2024
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Lisa Jimenez
By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The Victorian-style gazebo at the center of Gough Park in many ways serves as the heart of Silver City — the site of five decades of celebrations, protests and political events, music and more. The gazebo celebrated 50 years this July 4, and is
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Western New Mexico University is now designated as the southwest hub for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network. The state received funding for the network during the 2025 legislative session, with New Mexico State University serving as the principal hub. The network is designed
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Nickolas Seibel,RALEIGH BURLEIGH
By RALEIGH BURLEIGH Daily Press Correspondent Although Grant County enjoys a rich cultural tapestry, thanks to the diverse people who call it home, respect and inclusion were not always a given. Members of the Chicano Movement, in particular, have fought hard for labor rights, representation, equal access to amenities and
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Juno Ogle
Hanover couple get landline fixed after Daily Press questions
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff For more than a month, Chris Saxman and Wanda MacInnis would pick up the receiver of their landline telephone at their home in Hanover, hoping to hear a dial tone, to no avail. On Monday, their service was finally restored — after the couple
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education is planning a town hall to get public input on which electronic device policy the board should adopt. The policy on use of cell phones and electronic devices was one of several policy advisories up for a
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by: Robert Towne
Dennis Chavez Community Center won its third straight championship as Albuquerque closed its Community Center Summer Basketball League for kids with a tournament.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 01:24PM
by: Robert Towne
Showers and storms are impacting parts of New Mexico this morning. mainly in far northeast New Mexico, where one heavy storm has prompted an Areal Flood Advisory until 6:30AM for the northeast corner of Colfax County.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:55PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:56PM
by: Mesha Begay
In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about Kawhi Leonard.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 04:38AM
by: Mesha Begay
A top state early childhood official sued after she said leaders retaliated when she raised concerns about an $83 million child care budget shortfall.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 04:37AM
by: Mesha Begay
Santa Fe police arrested a 44-year-old man after they said he threatened to kill a convenience store clerk and pointed a gun at the worker.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 04:35AM
by: Mesha Begay
Summer is the season for many good things, but sadly it’s also the season for scams, according to PNM.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 04:33AM
by: Troli, Blake
Community colleges in New Mexico are pushing into the future with their technical certificate programs.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 03:33AM
by: Robert Towne
New Mexico’s Government Results and Opportunities (GRO) program is about to send out $68 million statewide to combat hunger, homelessness and support public safety
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 01:10AM
by: Submitted
Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Brantley Spear, a student at Berrendo Middle School and a member of the Diamond-H 4-H Club, wrangles his steer "Noah" around the arena while c…
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alx Lee
School districts and charter schools across the state can now apply for grants to help them implement policies designed to limit students from using phones and other personal wireless communication devices during the school day. The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and the New Mexico Public Education
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Shane Benjamin
The driver of a flatbed truck is suspected of hitting a motorcyclist and leaving the scene of the crash Friday morning on U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to a local hospital in serious condition. The crash
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: SAVANNAH PETERS and JACQUES BILLEAUD
PHOENIX – The last person known to have seen Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay alive has been accused of burglary in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison in Begay's disappearance. Preston Tolth is the only person ever charged and convicted in
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: MIKELLA SCHUETTLER
The New Mexico attorney general is requesting the state's foster care system work to return a 15-year-old American citizen from Mexico after staff took the child to a Texas border crossing and allegedly forced him to walk across the border to be reunited to his estranged mother. A civil lawsuit
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Arizona, California and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a proposal announced Friday by the federal government to stave off crisis in the beleaguered waterway. The proposal from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from facing mandatory cuts
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – The Dulins Dodgers National Team scored six runs in the opening frame, then added to their offensive assault with 12 runs in the fourth inning on their way to an 18-1 rout over the Albuquerque Baseball Academy in Thursday night’s fourth round of the Connie Mack World Series.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – Heading into championship weekend as the only team with a perfect record in the Connie Mack World Series, D-Bat put an exclamation point on their expectations with a dominant 8-1 win Thursday night at Ricketts Park over the Dulins Dodgers Americans. The Thursday night finale paired the two
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: David Edward Albright
San Juan College President Toni Hopper Pendergrass led state higher‑education officials on a brisk, 90‑minute campus tour Tuesday, showcasing student services, academic facilities and major capital projects as the college prepares a future funding requests. Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez, members of the Capital Outlay Committee and staff from multiple
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
FARMINGTON – The Midland Redbirds wasted little time advancing to the final four of the Connie Mack World Series, dispatching the NW 509 Stars 9-0 in a five-inning mercy-rule victory Thursday afternoon at Ricketts Park. The Redbirds scored in every inning while limiting the Stars to just two hits. Midland
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard is the new Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor following a vote of roughly 500 state party members that concluded late Wednesday. The Democratic Party of New Mexico announced the results of the party’s State Central Committee vote Thursday morning. The party
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Kevin Hardy
Many states have made marked progress over the past two years in extending crucial care and benefits to children, workers and aging adults. But they will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by impending federal cuts to social services, according to a new analysis. A report released this week
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Bryce Dix, KUNM News
A first-of-its-kind study published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found the leading causes of death among Albuquerque’s urban raptor populations.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Kevin Hardy
CHICAGO — The escalating feud between states and online prediction markets was on full display at a summit of state lawmakers this week as legislators publicly scolded Kalshi and Polymarket, the two most prominent platforms. Prediction market platforms say they are like commodity markets that offer contracts to speculate on
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alex Brown
With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders are calling for firefighting reinforcements and bracing for a grueling August. “We’re going to have a long year ahead,” said Washington state forester George Geissler. “I keep getting depressed every time
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
In the Love 4 ABQ we're talking about the West Side Summerfest that's bringing a free final concert of the series to the city this weekend.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:58AM
by: Robert Towne
Nike’s new SB Dunks inspired by Hatch green chile will drop at Albuquerque’s Kingswell skate shop as chile season ramps up.
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:31AM
by: By Jacqueline Ganunand Will Weissert The Associated Press
While Trump's base remains loyal, economic worries are beginning to surface.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:39PM
by: By Lily Alexander and Margaret O’Hara lalexander@sfnewmexican.com mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Kingswell, a Nob Hill skateboard and apparel shop, will be the first store in the world to have the shoes available Friday.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:00PM
by: Mesha Begay
Heat advisories remain in effect around the Albuquerque metro area and parts of eastern and southern New Mexico.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:51PM
by: Mesha Begay
Two Albuquerque public libraries will temporarily close this fall for renovations.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:42PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:43PM
by: Mesha Begay
APD says their Crimes Against Children Unit were called out after a dead infant was found in the 300 Block of Grove Street SE.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:39PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:17AM
by: Robert Towne
Albuquerque dedicated the Dr. Cliff Crawford Trail in the bosque Thursday, honoring the founder of a program that now collects more than one million data points a year.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:33PM
by: Robert Towne
Flood-affected SNAP households in parts of McKinley County have until Aug. 10 to request replacement benefits for food lost during the flooding.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:29PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:33AM
by: By Mike Easterling measterling@sfnewmexican.com
New Mexico's tax-free holiday runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday with only specific merchandise applying.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:45PM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
Stephanie Salazar, 36, faced a charge of first-degree murder in the 2024 death of 27-year-old Carmela Moreno, but a jury deadlocked at her trial.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:45PM
by: By Matthew Brown The Associated Press
David Cifaldi was approaching the top of Montana’s highest peak with two friends when their hiking adventure took a dangerous turn: Cifaldi sl…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:00PM
by: Robert Towne
New Mexico regulators approved the $1.25 billion sale of New Mexico Gas Company with conditions including bill credits, a rate freeze, job requirements and economic development funding.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:24PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
The two elected boards resolved to assemble more working groups for addressing overlapping county and city priorities.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:30PM
by: By Adithi Ramakrishnan The Associated Press
In a new study, researchers found evidence of smallpox infection from two mummified individuals in Chile, dating them to between 1492 and 1631.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:16PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
The City of Albuquerque launched two new speed cameras and is set to launch two more next month.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:27PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:34AM
by: By Milan Simonich
In a show of true gall, lawmakers raised their own pensions 77% while thousands of public retirees receive almost nothing.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:00PM
by: By Margaret O'Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
The Rural Health Transformation Program will provide $50 billion to bolster healthcare in rural communities across the U.S.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 07:45PM
by: Robert Towne
Wabi-Sabi, a 4-year-old Shar-Pei dachshund mix at the Lincoln County Humane Society, is ready for a home where she can feel safe.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 07:16PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - On July 29th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about a shirtless man waving a large knife in the parking lot of 6600 Central Ave. SE in the Pep Boys parking lot. The man was later identified as 37-year-old Joseph Sena of Albuquerque. He headed south
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:48PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:31PM
by: By JAMIE STENGLE The Associated Press
Some scouts who had planned to attend the event in West Virginia say they backed out because of the decision.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:55PM
by: By Savannah Petersand Jacques Billeaud The Associated Press
Preston Tolth is the only person ever charged and convicted in connection with the 2021 disappearance of Ella Mae Begay.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:00PM
by: Robert Towne
The first Summer of Nonviolence youth baseball camp brought 100 students in third through 10th grade together at Los Altos Park.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 06:56PM
by: Submitted
The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), a coalition of most of the state’s Native American-owned casinos, has announced free access to the RecoverMe …
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:56PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News GOP senators want Haaland, Stansbury subpoenaed in Epstein probe by Kevin Hendricks 20 hours agoJuly 30, 2026 By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — State Senate Republicans want New
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:13PM
by: By Ed White The Associated Press
No charges will be filed against the parents of an Arizona toddler who was declared dead after being found in a family pool but was breathing …
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 04:30PM
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Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Pat Davis
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News Heinrich working for bill to share Sandia Mountains management with Sandia Pueblo, short of pueblo’s ask for total control by Pat Davis 20 hours ago
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 03:31PM
by: By SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS The Associated Press
Also this week, drones caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port, and Saudi Arabia said it came under fire from Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 03:02PM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news ABQ Council looks to rewrite city’s fraud watchdog rules by Jesse Jones 23 hours agoJuly 30, 2026
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:20PM
by: By Kate Brumback The Associated Press
A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray was co…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 01:28PM
by: By Brian Sandford bsandford@sfnewmexican.com
Eight recipients of this year's Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts will be honored Oct. 15 at St. Francis Auditorium.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:15PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, NE Heights Tramway’s need for speed meets new city enforcement by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:43AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque Westside drivers beware: ABQ targets ‘riskiest stretches’ with new speed cameras by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:29AM
New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for July 29, 2026
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Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: The Taos News
On this episode of Voices of Taos, Tempo editor Lynne Robinson sits down with Mary Domito to talk about bringing The Band of Heathens to the Sagebrush on Sunday, August 9. After purchasing the old El Taoseño building four years ago, Domito...
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:36AM
by: Pat Davis
Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report Dems pick Garcia Richards over Pope to join Haaland on Gov./Lt. Gov. ballot by Pat Davis July 30, 2026July 30, 2026
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:28AM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:45AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - Just before 10:35 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department, along with crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 14 and Rescue 14, responded to a stabbing at an apartment complex at 8200 Bridge Blvd SW. Upon arrival, officers found one person suffering from abdominal injuries consistent with a
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:18AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - Around 10:33 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a crash with injuries at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Louisiana Blvd. When first responders arrived, they reportedly found one vehicle that had rolled over. The extent of any
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 04:56AM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 05:28AM
by: Piñon Post
Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign is sounding the alarm after a Republican-backed poll showed New Mexico’s race for governor far closer than many political insiders expected. In a fundraising email sent Thursday afternoon, Haaland told supporters she had “just got our newest poll,” calling it “a tough one.” “It shows us
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Democrats have officially chosen Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as their new lieutenant governor nominee, ending weeks of internal party maneuvering after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly left the race. Garcia Richard announced Thursday morning that the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee had
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed his social media accounts posted New Mexico district content while he was actually traveling to Alaska on a privately sponsored backpacking trip tied to a conservation dark money group led by a Democratic mega-donor. The Santa Fe New
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Roswell Daily Record File Photo
This photo was posted on social media by Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington of the multi-vehicle crash on Highway 285 near Sagebrush Valley…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the construction of a miniature pre-revo…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Contestants line up their Class 2 blackface sheep for judging on Wednesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The event…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
A legal dispute between Chaves County officials and a Roswell Police Department (RPD) officer might be transferred from the state’s Fifth Judicial District Court to th…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
“This is my third year,” 11-year-old Skyler Pierce told the Record of his competing in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Pierce was entered in six competitions at th…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record
According to the Facebook post of the Roswell Police Department (RPD) on Wednesday, they are investigating a Tuesday night incident in which multiple gunshots were fir…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has partnered with the New Mexico Health Care Authority to launch Vive Bien/Live Well, an innovative healthy aging …
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Daniel Gonzalez Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
When he disappeared in April 2012, Bill Ott was on a 25-day solo trip in search of unique polychrome rock art panels painted thousands of years ago by prehistoric peop…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Taylor Seely Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Across Arizona, protecting natural and ancient sites from looting or other destruction mostly falls on a group of volunteers who largely are in their 70s, 60s and 50s.…
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Natassia Paloma El Paso Times/ USA Today Network
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down a year after a controversial logo change had received backlash.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Nickolas Seibel,MIKAELA JOHNSON
By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent The Hurley Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday to resolve several postponed items from earlier this month. During approval of the town’s final budget, council members were given a letter from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority which stated that landfill services are set
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Land purchased in Grant County by the State Game Commission is a diamond in the rough for conservation and outdoor recreation, proponents say. But for that potential to be realized, a proper management plan must be put together for the Mimbres Ranch wildlife management
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office agreed earlier this month to release records related to state voters erroneously labeled as deceased, following a lawsuit from a national foundation that has filed similar lawsuits against states across the country.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Ariana Figueroa
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced an initiative Thursday for veterans to quickly obtain commercial driver’s licenses, as the administration attempts to fill vacancies in the industry after pausing license renewals for foreign-born truck drivers. “The radical left wants more jobs for illegal aliens and more migrants (in) 18-wheelers, and
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not planning an aggressive campaign at voting sites during the upcoming midterm elections, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday in response to a States Newsroom inquiry about a letter from U.S. Senate Democrats voicing concerns about armed federal agents at polling
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — For the second time in as many weeks, a War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s war with Iran failed to pass the U.S. Senate Thursday. The vote breakdown, 49-50, fell along familiar lines as previous War Powers votes, with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska,
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department until two Republican holdouts, Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas, leave office. “Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it! He has the
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joshua Bowling
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved the sale of New Mexico Gas Company to an affiliate of a Louisiana-based private equity firm in a 2-1 vote Thursday.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
The world's largest private equity firm made $13.3 million on a stock transaction state utility regulators found to be unlawful.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:30PM
by: By Clara Bates cbates@sfnewmexican.com
New Mexico's male overdose death and suicide rates are among the highest in the U.S., and boys are also struggling academically.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:15PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
The GOP leader said appointing the Democratic candidate would be "disenfranchising the voters." Democrats said the district needs representation.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:30PM
by: By Lily Alexander lalexander@sfnewmexican.com
Pueblo leaders say federal budget cuts and staffing shortages have led to poor trail and road conditions, vandalism and litter.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:15PM
by: By Sandra Jaramillo For The New Mexican
Wednesday is Work Like a Dog Day. No one seems to know why Aug. 5 is the date or who started the celebration. What is known is that it is a da…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:06PM
by: newsdesk
On July 28th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to a known house with a history of domestic violence at the 600 block of Alvarado Drive SE. This call was in reference to a boyfriend battering his boyfriend with a step stool. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Harry
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 08:49PM
by: By Kelsey Dobesh For The New Mexican
I am on the board of directors for the Street Homeless Animal Project, a local nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care and suppli…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 08:42PM
by: The New Mexican
CatVideoFest 2026 slated for Aug. 8-9
Cat lovers can enjoy an afternoon of laughs while helping cats in need during CatVideoFest 2026 at Sky Cinemas Midtown, 1020 Midtown Calle Cen…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 08:31PM
by: Compiled by Pam Beach
An ambassador's book, a Jerry Garcia tribute band, summer scene concerts, hoop dancing and more in Santa Fe this weekend.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 07:00PM
by: By Nathan Brown nbrown@sfnewmexican.com
A coalition of groups in support of the rule lamented the delay, noting increasing temperatures in the state, and urged action.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 06:30PM
by: The New Mexican
The New Mexico Justice Department called the federal proposal to get rid of the buffer "legally deficient and deeply flawed."
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 06:30PM
by: Submitted Roswell Police Department
As students and parents get ready for a new school year to begin on Aug. 3, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) reminds everyone to be extra attentive to driving safet…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 06:19PM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 05:37PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Olivia Lewis
Four wildfire starts have been reported in the greater Enchanted Circle area over the past three days. A fire burning near the Rio Lucero on Taos Pueblo Monday afternoon (July 27) is out, according to tribal leadership. According to a Taos...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 05:15PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:36AM
by: Daniel J. Chacón/The New Mexican
State Rep. Susan Herrera, an Embudo Democrat who decided not to seek reelection this year after serving in the Legislature since 2019, stepped down Monday, creating a vacancy she hopes will be filled with the only candidate running for the House...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 05:15PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:33AM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:12PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Bodhi Fogden
After being in civil court for 11 years, Michael Reynolds was found guilty of breaching his fiduciary duty as the developer of the Greater World Community by a six-person jury in a five-day trial in 8th Judicial District Court. The...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 01:42PM
by: Olivia Lewis
Timothy Poffenroth Prato, a 15-year-old boy last seen in Valdez Thursday (July 23), was found after a nearly two-day search involving family, friends and the wider Taos community. “Right now, we are just getting him home and settling him in,”...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:36AM
by: Olivia Lewis
A first-degree murder charge against Vicente Martinez, who’s accused of fatally stabbing Abraham Fernandez on Jan. 20 in Llano Quemado, could be dismissed based on an autopsy that found a coronary blood clot triggered by minor blunt trauma, not a...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:35AM
Taos County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and 4-H Agent Will Jaremko-Wright was named a national finalist during the 2026 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:34AM
by: Emily Sender
The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras on every road motorists...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:35AM
by: Olivia Lewis
More than a month after responding to Taos County’s request for contracted animal sheltering services, Stray Hearts Animal Shelter is waiting to learn if county officials will restore funding that staff say is essential, as most animals Stray...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 04:55PM
by: Olivia Lewis
At Tiwa Kitchen, the Sandoval family likes to say that every day is a feast day. For 33 years, they’ve served frybread, bison chile, fresh-baked pies and stews from their restaurant just south of Taos Pueblo on Veteran’s Highway. Now, Tiwa...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:28AM
by: Geoffrey Plant
Kit Carson Electric Co-op has successfully persuaded the federal government to reinstate nearly $16 million in green energy infrastructure and wildfire mitigation grants canceled last year by the U.S. Department of Energy under President Donald...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:28AM
by: Ellen Miller-Goins
The first time Shel Hershorn saw Sonja, she was standing in the schoolyard at Talpa Elementary, surrounded by children at recess. She was tall and slender, with a braid that fell below her waist. She wore what her friends remembered as Victorian...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:16PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:28AM
by: Patrick Lohmann/Source New Mexico
National insurers opted not to renew more than 6,200 homeowners’ insurance policies in New Mexico in 2025, marking the highest-ever number of non-renewals in the state amid increasing industry fears of wildfires, floods and other disasters. The...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:28AM
by: By Thomas Adamson, Mark Carlson and Emma Da Silva The Associated Press
Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-d…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:34PM
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, July 29, 2026 03:45PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:28AM
by: Jesse Jones
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news One City Councilor’s plan to rid ABQ of crypto kiosks by Jesse Jones July 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 02:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 02:56PM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 02:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:47AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:20AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Rodd Cayton
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Education APS receives grant to connect coordinators to instructional teams by Rodd Cayton July 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:37AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:21PM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:11AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to protect America’s crops and forests from invasive plant pests and diseases. Beginning M…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Forest Service and the state of New Mexico on July 21 signed a next-generation agreement that builds on a successful shared stewardship partner…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence t…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted City of Roswell
Water service will be shut off for several hours Wednesday morning and afternoon in the area near Goddard High School in northeast Roswell while crews make repairs to …
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Young 4-H and FFA members paraded their swine before the judges on Tuesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. The fair continues through Saturday at the Eastern Ne…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
This past week, both the city of Roswell and Chaves County elected officials approved final versions of their respective local governments’ fiscal-year budgets for 2026-27.
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Aaron Rogers
By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Judging by all the signs around town for massage therapists, you might not think our rural community would need more — but according to therapist Randi White, the market is still in need of more licensed options. “There are at least 24 [massage therapists]
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After years of work and a shift in focus, the Bridge Village will soon be open to help aging adults remain in their own homes. But rather than physical structures, this new village will consist of a network of members and volunteers. According to
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Rain Brings Relief as Fire Restrictions Ease Across Parts of Cibola National Forest
Mount Taylor Ranger District, El Morro and El Malpais drop restrictions following wettest stretch of summer, some remain CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After weeks…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Continental Divide
Co-op Seeks Current/Former Members Owed Capital Credits
GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
GCCS Board Approves Education Platforms and New Programs for Student Success
GRANTS, N.M. -The June 21 GCCS board meeting covered education initiatives and decisions aimed at enhancing student learning and community engagement. Things…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Cibola Water Monitoring Report – July 22–28
Monsoons bring active weather to Cibola in late July CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One week can tell two very different stories about water in western New Mexico…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Goatheads Add Defenseman Brandon Chabrier as Inaugural Roster Grows
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads continue to build from the blue line out as the franchise prepares for its first season of professional hockey in…
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The advisory commission is doling out $4.1 million over three years to organizations focused on children and young people.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:45PM
by: By Julia Gentin jgentin@sfnewmexican.com
Doña Ana County leaders received their first direct updates on the data center from Oracle and STACK Infrastructure officials.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:30PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
An Española man's admissions to police after his arrest led to a slew of new charges against him — including attempted murder.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:15PM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
The presidential search comes amid months of upheaval at the university, which served about 2,700 students in fall 2025.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:30PM
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:26PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: newsdesk
ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man is accused of recruiting drivers and using his residence as a stash house to facilitate the movement of undocumented noncitizens through New Mexico, including an unaccompanied 17-year-old juvenile. According to court documents, on May 7, 2026, Border Patrol agents responded to a sensor activation near
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 09:59PM
by: Emily Sender
Updated July 28 at 9:49The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras on every road motorists commonly use to enter and …
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 08:27PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:03AM
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 03:32PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 01:27PM
by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper. City Launches “Operation Cooldown” as triple digits hit ABQ by Sara Atencio-Gonzales July 28, 2026July 28, 2026
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 05:25PM
by: Mike Easterling/The New Mexican
When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the...
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 01:30PM
Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:29AM
The Town of Taos is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water while crews work to fully restore the town's water storage capacity following a series of issues that caused water levels to drop significantly over the weekend,...
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:45PM
Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 04:27PM
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Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 09:09AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:01PM
by: Piñon Post
A controversial national Muslim advocacy group with a long history of alleged terror ties is praising Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester after the Catholic prelate issued a statement supporting a proposed mosque and community center in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, released a statement
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record
Esmeralda “Esme” Linette Romero’s service is scheduled to be held today at 10 a.m. at Church On The Move with her funeral following at South Park Cemetery, just a few …
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses — from startups to established companies — can now apply for the free ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerat…
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE ─ Nearly 25,000 parents in New Mexico are missing out on a cumulative $9.9 million in state child tax credits from 2024 and 2025 — credits they can still clai…
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Sandia Pueblo is pushing to add nearly 10,000 acres of federal land that’s currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service on the west side of the Sandia Mountains to its…
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — State resources are made available to assist with response efforts to flooding and flash flooding across New Mexico.
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
World Drowning Prevention Day was July 25, and nearly 300,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide, and drowning remains among the 10 leading causes of death a…
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALAMOGORDO — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Lincoln National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger level of the …
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced two actions targeting petroleum-based color additives in food. The FDA is issuing a final order revoking the authorized…
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
While two Silver City town councilors disagreed with priorities in the town’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, the senior member of the council and mayor both called the document a vast improvement over the prior year. The council discussed the proposed budget in a special meeting Thursday morning. No action
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cheerful voices and laughter echoed in the Silver City Woman’s Club on Saturday as the service group held its first Children’s Fun Fest. Outside the historic building at 411 Silver Heights Blvd., children played carnival-style games for prizes, while inside, organizations such as Big
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 07:35PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Joe Monahan
If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
All three of New Mexico’s Democrat members of the U.S. House voted against a bill to restrict congressional stock trading, even as public frustration grows over lawmakers profiting while in office. The House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, on July 22 by a vote of 232-198. Every
Published: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
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Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Assurance Home has been caring for mistreated, homeless and at-risk teens for more than 47 years. The Assurance Home Board of Directors recently met and chose thei…
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2026 12:00AM
by: Melanie Becker-Donovan Photo
The Roswell Fire Department (RFD) faces off against the Roswell Police Department (RPD) in a rib-eating challenge to raise funds for the Assurance Home of Roswell. The…
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s and an Otero County man in his 30s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported.
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2026 12:00AM
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Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
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Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE — Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed lar…
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help …
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Melanie Becker-Donovan Roswell Daily Record
Let’s take a trip down memory lane
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
Katie Widger was concerned about the condition of the north pond at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary on North Sycamore Avenue, as the pond was in sad shape, so clog…
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
First responders and Devon Energy employees deliver toys to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln counties
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — A New Mexico judicial program manager on Wednesday received a national honor for his leadership and dedication to treatment courts and support for individua…
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Terri Harber Photo
America250 Roswell will be continuing to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England by the Continental Congress, which occurred on July 4, …
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your kids everything they need for a great...Read More
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: The Roosevelt Review
Calendar: Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 *Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and...Read More
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Mike Easterling/The New Mexican
When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the idea.
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 07:05PM
Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 10:16AM
by: Bodhi Fogden
Michael Reynolds, the creator of Earthships and developer of the Greater World Community Taos subdivision is the defendant in an 11 year long trial in 8th District court. The original complaint was filed on Oct. 15, 2015 by Jody Rhines,...
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:30AM
Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2026 09:13AM
by: Daniel J. Chacón/The New Mexican
Drug kingpin David “Cholo” Mendoza-Enriquez landed in the crosshairs of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in 2020. As head of a network accused of moving large quantities of fentanyl from Juarez to Albuquerque, Mendoza-Enriquez was one of the...
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 09:45AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:02PM
by: Geoffrey Plant
In an unexpected twist to Taos Pueblo's groundbreaking ceremony Saturday (July 17) for its new Heritage Center and hotel project, one public official signaled it was time to send in the clowns by appearing in full rodeo clown getup. Dan Barrone,...
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 09:46AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:02PM
by: Geoffrey Plant
The Village of Taos Ski Valley appears to have violated the New Mexico Open Meeting Act at the end of its July 17 regular meeting, when it emerged from executive session, and without indicating what it was voting on, approved “the actions of the...
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 09:45AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:02PM
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is warning injured workers about scammers falsely claiming they must pay to receive workers' compensation benefits or resolve a claim. The agency said it recently received a report of...
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 09:45AM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:02PM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Cahoon park in autumn
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
Jenn Garcia, a Roswell native who graduated from Goddard High School and earned a degree in filmmaking from New Mexico State University, was recently one of only six f…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
The future location where the Roswell Museum will operate has yet to be decided. Originally known as the Federal Art Center, Roswell’s museum building was constructed …
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies now have improved access to a higher level of care thanks to Native Air and LifeGuard. The Roswell-based emergency air med…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record
According to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), Roshelle Ruffin, a former employee of Krumland Auto Group — employed as an office manager from Jan. 20, 2023…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
State and regional civil defense coordinators were working on a dispersal plan for residents of Chaves County in the event of a national emergency. The plan would have…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jason Groves Las Cruces Sun-News
Less than two years after he was hired, Doña Ana County Manager Scott Andrews is out with three years remaining on his contract.
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Heather Burns USA Today
WBC women’s featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday morning after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas, according to the Brazos…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Ray Stern Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Carl Kunasek, an influential former state Senate president who presided over the impeachment trial of former Gov. Evan Mecham, died July 20. He was 94.
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Christian Cervantes Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
A man with developmental disabilities who was reported missing after being swept down a wash in Pima County has been found dead, according to the Pima County Sheriff's…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Ed Masley Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Linda Thompson Smith was a driving force in defining the cultural landscape of Phoenix in her dual role as DJ and music director at free-form progressive-rock radio st…
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Richard Ruelas Arizona Republic/ USA Today Network
Arizona woman riding construction crane basket falls to her death
She was at a construction site where no work was being done, but there was a truck that held a crane and a basket that could be hoisted aloft. The woman asked for a ride.
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 05:18PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Piñon Post
The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 07:00PM
Updated: Friday, July 31, 2026 02:04PM
by: Piñon Post
A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department
Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The
Published: Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66
Published: Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00AM
Ambulance theft nets man multiple charges
For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00AM
by: Gregory Hollister
New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Kindergarten signups underway
Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz Photos
Cyclosporiasis cases rise nationwide; state reports 4
A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge
Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going
Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s
Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, an Albuquerque Democrat, is drawing attention for an emotional social media video in which he accused ICE personnel of murdering a Mexican national in Houston and vowed to use his power as speaker to “protect our people.” The remarks came after the fatal shooting
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: pedro casas
Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
A new piece in The Federalist is putting national attention on a New Mexico campaign finance law that critics say forces civic groups to choose between speaking about elected officials and exposing private donors to the government. The article, written by Marc Wheat and Mitchell Bahnsen, focuses on Rio Grande
Published: Wednesday, July 08, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico’s Democrat senators are facing new scrutiny over their handling of Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner after a rape allegation sent national Democrats fleeing from a candidate many in the party had recently tried to rally behind. Platner, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is accused
Published: Tuesday, July 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to
Published: Monday, July 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
With Primary '26 in the books, we're taking a blogging break so posts will be occasional. To be notified via email whenever we add a post, subscribe to the blog by using the link on the right or at this link. Thanks for your continued interest. Now a final look
Published: Thursday, June 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
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 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz
Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...
Published: Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...
Published: Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: gallupsun
I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the
Published: Thursday, February 13, 2025 07:07PM
by: gallupsun
NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast
Published: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 01:53PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City
Published: Sunday, February 09, 2025 11:42AM
by: gallupsun
February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New
Published: Saturday, February 08, 2025 09:05PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue
Published: Friday, February 07, 2025 08:07PM
by: gallupsun
Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following
Published: Monday, January 13, 2025 12:25PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers
Published: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 10:19AM
by: gallupsun
Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029
Published: Tuesday, January 07, 2025 02:35PM
by: gallupsun
Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning
Published: Monday, January 06, 2025 02:53PM