By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With two new members in place, the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees discussed this week how far the hospital has come over the last several years — both financially and in services provided. Joining the trustees at Wednesday afternoon’s regular meeting were

The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss several items, all tied back to the district’s current financial situation. The first item on the agenda called for discussion regarding leasing the district’s golf course to the city of Bayard, as its upkeep has negatively

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations. But whether the public will get

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, NM Political Report Here’s why both of New Mexico’s senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump’s Atty General by Pat Davis 24 minutes ago By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald

It is being branded as a temporary pause, and many are hoping it won’t in fact be game over for Electric Playhouse in northwest Albuquerque.

Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police Department activity in the area of Unser Blvd and Tierra Pintada Blvd NW. Details remain limited at this time. While on scene, we observed a deceased male on the sidewalk near the Walgreens, next to a gray Hyundai. Bullet casings fired by the suspect

People interested in learning about data centers being planned within Roswell and Chaves County are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC).

Albuquerque - There is police activity at a residence in the 1100 block of Arizona St NE, which is located between Lomas Blvd and Marble Ave NE. A neighbor called 911 this evening to request a welfare check at the listed location. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrived at

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) announces the 2026 Heritage Buckle winner for the Southeast Region. "The future of agriculture …

ALBUQUERQUE – The field of 10 juvenile quarter horses which will head into the starting gate for the $3 million All American Futurity was set in place following a total of 28 trial heats held Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque Downs. The richest quarter horse race in the world will

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across the 14 accredited

FARMINGTON – There are some new opponents and some familiar rivals for Navajo Prep’s football team to navigate in the upcoming season. Shiprock and Santa Fe Indian School, both coming off struggling campaigns last season, join Navajo Prep in the newly aligned District 5-2A. The Chieftains drop from Class 3A

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early Saturday after approving a stopgap spending bill but declining to advance legislation that would require photo ID for voting. In a rare overnight session that began on Friday, senators trudged through a slew of measures, confirmed President Donald Trump’s

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August. “When the phone call came in and we heard the person’s story, we cringed and prepared ourselves for a possible heartbreak,” Gila

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Several of the 20 members of Silver City P.E.O. Chapter BR took to the streets with signs on Saturday — not to protest or to raise funds, but simply to increase awareness of the organization. The Walk Today for Women Tomorrow effort happened throughout

  A potential legacy may continue in Santa Fe, as Stephanie Garcia Richard won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor Thursday morning. With current Lt. Gov. Howie Morales nearing the end of his second term, the pair reflected this week on what has happened and what is to come, with

Two Silver City town councilors reiterated their belief the town should pay its employees more when they voted Wednesday against adopting the town’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which began last month. The budget was approved 3-2 with a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith. District 2 Councilor Nick Prince

Gila Regional Medical Center will expand its services and support another healthcare entity with the recent purchase of two buildings in Silver City, including the addition of an urgent care clinic and the beginnings of a residency program. The purchase of the former Silver Health CARE family clinic, 1380 U.S.

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

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

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

Los Lunas opened football practice in record heat as new coach Stephen Johnston takes over a team coming off an 8-4 season.

Albuquerque police are investigating a shooting after officers found a victim in a crashed vehicle Friday evening.

Eldorado heads into the 2026 season with a new starting quarterback after a 5-6 finish in 2025.

Volcano Vista opened its 2026 football season with returning leaders and young players stepping into bigger roles.

Summer heat has slowed food truck business and pushed one Albuquerque truck to 120 degrees inside despite three AC units.

Bataan Lake: The most recent report was received on July 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for …

Officials in Montezuma-Cortez School District could have chosen a new elementary reading curriculum from more than 20 state-approved options. Instead, with little public discussion this summer, they picked one called Bluebonnet. It’s described as being “built for Texas students” and has drawn fierce criticism from some Texans for containing Biblically

The Aztec Municipal School District will host a first-ever district wide back-to-school event on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Fred Cook Stadium with a goal in connecting families to district and community resources ahead of the school year. Lauren Laws, superintendent, said the event will feature 63 booths from sites and

Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined families, educators and community leaders on July 31 in celebrating 183 Navajo students who were awarded the Chief Manuelito Scholarship through the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. Of those 183 students, a total 42 students from San Juan

New Mexico Voices for Children, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is launching a statewide community tour where they will share findings from the New Mexico Children's Roadmap. According to an NM Voices news release, the goal is to engage advocates, lawmakers, service providers and community leaders in conversations

Students from surrounding Tuba City schools and Diné College are celebrating a milestone in completing the first part of the CONVOY program at the college campus that brings science and Navajo tradition during a 10-week summer internship. The program, also known as the Cultural Approach of Navajo Youth to Biomedical

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate officially confirmed Mark Cruz to be the next Indian Health Service director under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Friday. Cruz, Klamath Tribes, was one of 74 Trump nominations confirmed in a 51-47 Senate vote before leaving town and returning in September. The

The Survivors’ Truth Commission – formally the House Special Investigatory Committee – presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated the 7,600-acre estate with a 28,600-square-foot main residence, roughly

ALBUQUERQUE – A trio of University of New Mexico football players earned spots on major national award watch lists Thursday, topping the program's entire preseason honor tally from just a few years ago on the first day of fall camp announcements. Linebacker Jaxton Eck was named to the Bronco Nagurski

The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center’s air quality permits. Source New Mexico reported in June that residents from three New Mexico cities said their names falsely appeared on letters

Santa Fe National Forest crews are responding to eight wildfires that ignited in recent days, likely as a result of lightning, amid a statewide heat wave that is coinciding with the start of the monsoon season. One of the eight fires, the Frijoles Fire in the Pecos Wilderness Area, had

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Cobre Consolidated School District students returned to the classroom on Monday, and newly hired Superintendent Verenice Gutierrez joined some of them. During a trip to C.C. Snell Middle School on Wednesday, Gutierrez introduced herself to students in several classrooms, sitting in on lessons and

Cibola enters 2026 with a young roster after losing 22 seniors, and the Cougars want to build on last season’s 5-6 finish.

Thousands of Albuquerque Public Schools students returned to class as district leaders set goals for belonging, academics and school safety.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reacted after the ruling and said the court’s decision sets a precedent for other states. He said the payment is an appropriate remedy.

A family says they're still living in fear even after the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT team raided their neighbor's home, arrested two people and condemned the house last week.

A woman accused of stealing nearly $6,000 from a bedridden man she cared for has been arrested and appeared before a judge.

Heat advisories cover Albuquerque and other parts of New Mexico as temperatures near 100 degrees and more advisories return Saturday.

Music Fiesta will return to this year's Balloon Fiesta, with Russell Dickerson headlining and performances joining the evening events for the first time

Meals on Wheels expanded in-person meal deliveries in Sandoval County and now needs more volunteers to help serve 330,000 meals this year.

New Mexico’s Environment Department says it found 42 fake public comments tied to a Project Jupiter application and will now require email verification.

An autopsy found missing Los Alamos worker Melissa Casias died from a gunshot wound to the head after a hiker found her remains in Carson National Forest.

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

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at the Camel Tracks Shooting Range that injured a 15-year-old.Investigators said the teen’s friends took him to a Santa Fe hospital Thursday evening, then crews flew him to Albuquerque for treatment.The sheriff’s office said he is

As parents and caregivers prepare for another school year, packing a nutritious lunch is often at the top of the daily to-do list. We carefully choose sandwiches, frui…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Bernalillo County has finished a major South Valley road project that widened Rio Bravo from four to six lanes. County leaders marked the project completion Thursday along Rio Bravo and Second Street in the South Valley. Road crews widened Rio Bravo from four to six lanes to

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Heat advisories, wildfire smoke and a risk of strong storms with 60 mph wind gusts remain in New Mexico as hot weather continues.KOB 4 meteorologist Amanda Goluszka describes little change in the forecast as the monsoon and heat high slowly shifts north toward the Four Corners.Heat will

A missing 14-year-old Native American girl was found at the Albertsons Market in Taos Thursday (Aug. 6), after police tracked GPS pings from her phone to the grocery store’s parking lot, where a man was taken into custody. Deputies and...

Front page of the Aug. 5, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Fred Mendenhall was arrested last night and taken off the train at Springer, by telegram from Sheriff Lopez, and this morning Deputy Sheriff Joe Lopez took the train for that place and will bring his man in

Growing high-production commercial cannabis is a skill that is relatively easy to come by these days. Growing organic, high-quality craft cannabis, however, is both an art and a science. Yerba Cannabis Co.’s award-winning flower reflects that…

Updates will be added throughout the week

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Get an early look at new ads national Democrats just launched to protect Vasquez in 2nd Congressional race by Pat Davis August 7, 2026

Five men now face charges in a July murder outside a smoke shop along Central Avenue, and all five are behind bars.

Albuquerque - Around 7:30 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Wisconsin St. and Central Ave. Upon arrival, first responders located one person who had been struck by a vehicle. The individual was transported by

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of…

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as of Thursday, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas …

SANTA FE — The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating child care centers…

Much to the delight of Brian Luck, the superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), the first morning of the school year went smooth.

Military GPS jamming allegedly caused plane crash that killed four crew members and sparked $37.7 million wildfire

Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season.

New Mexico House of Representatives Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) on Friday publicly urged the Doña Ana County Commission to fill a vacant seat, and pushed back against the Republican minority leader’s call for the body to leave the position open until the general election.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Friday lauded this week’s $567 million judgment against Meta Platforms Inc. as “historic” and wide-ranging, but also railed against decades-old laws that he said continue to limit his office’s ability to protect kids online. New Mexico First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid late

WASHINGTON — Congress is considering a hike of hundreds of billions in dollars in defense spending, which would represent a surge in military funding not seen since World War II. Whatever the exact level of spending ultimately flows to military installations and defense contractors, some states will likely benefit far

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, giving the agency its first administrator since President Donald Trump took office last year. The 51-47 vote confirmed more than 70 nominees as part of one package, including the administrator of the Transportation

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to lift its blockade of wind energy projects and resume the permitting process that has ground to a halt during President Donald Trump’s second term. Under Trump, the Pentagon has stopped conducting the national security reviews that are required for wind

The Trump administration is increasing its efforts to turn more control of federal education money to the states as it continues working to dismantle the Education Department. Six states have received waivers allowing them to consolidate more than $109 million in federal education funding and bypass certain requirements for local

U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, and the employment count for earlier months was revised downward by 103,000 jobs as labor shortages begin to weigh on hiring, according to new statistics released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. “There’s no sugarcoating the overarching message in the July

Hailey Allred and Jessica Perigo don’t know each other, but last year they were both financially insecure and living in abortion-ban states, where reproductive health clinics and maternity wards have closed in recent years, when they unexpectedly became pregnant. Both found a local crisis pregnancy center offering free ultrasounds to

WASHINGTON — Even before Haitian immigrants in Ohio officially lost their Temporary Protected Status, the Department of Homeland Security required dozens of them to report to immigration appointments and accept ankle monitors, according to their attorneys and local advocates. The practice of using electronic monitoring appears to only be happening

Albuquerque - A student was arrested Wednesday after allegedly making threats of a mass shooting at Central New Mexico Community College and bringing a loaded handgun onto campus. Just before 12:15 PM on August 5, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to CNM's Public Safety Building on the Main

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News NM lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon after fatal medical flight crash and wildfire by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Bill to restrict cannabis, smoke shop locations goes up in smoke by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news New protections approved for ABQ workers speaking up at City Hall by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

An early chile harvest has sent the smoky aroma of roasting green chiles wafting through Taos several weeks sooner than expected. At the Taos Super Save store, Malcom Anderson, who started roasting chile 12 years ago, said New Mexico’s...

Inside a small, nondescript adobe building on Bedford Lane off Civic Plaza Drive, a single desktop computer and a wall-mounted control panel are the brain of the Town of Taos’ water system. The 1996 Matchbox 20 hit “Push” played from the radio as...

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety Albuquerque man gets 17 years in prison as repeat shoplifting offender by Pat Davis August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Jumbo prawns served over parmesan polenta and calabacitas was served as a special menu item at Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen & Bar inside the Castañeda Hotel. The eatery recently expanded its menu options to include lunch and dinner. A new, expanded menu has pulled into the Castañeda. Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen &

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico abatement fund after a judge found the company’s platforms contributed to the youth mental health crisis in the state, marking another major blow to Big Tech in a growing wave of child safety litigation. The order, reported by

The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is now $4.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded as of Thursday, July 30, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.…

SANTA FE — Friday marked the final day of a decade of service in the New Mexico House of Representatives for Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces). The represen…

A new bridge over the Felix River just this side of Hagerman has been completed and opened for the first time. The bridge will shorten the distance to points south and…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday announced a new way for law school graduates to become licensed to practice law in the state by working under the su…

A drug-resistant fungus that can be deadly in health care settings has been confirmed in 23 states — and Texas has reported more cases than any other state.

NEW YORK — Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who was the first woman from her party to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ powerful Appropriations Committee, has di…

A newly released preliminary report offers the clearest picture yet of the deadly Colorado wildfire that killed four firefighters, including Arizona firefighter Nichol…

Brigadier General Jack R. Fox passed away on July 18.

Chaves County Commissioners have decided to schedule two public hearings about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax, which would require voter approval on the …

It’s never too early to start looking at colleges. Some kids even start looking at the next step in their junior year of high school. Senior year is a bittersweet time…

Alyssa Begay's growing concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the country has driven her to push for action before similar developments reach the N…

Tribes and environmentalists are trying to figure out how to restore extra protections to nearly 3 million acres of federal land in southeastern Utah after President D…

A Mexican cartel leader was reportedly arrested after allegedly ordering the killing of a 23-year-old influencer who was shot to death while livestreaming from a Mexic…

(This story was updated to add new information.) About two dozen employees with KRIS 6 News were laid off Aug. 4, according to a producer at the news station. A spokes…

New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency was stonewalling the state’s…

WASHINGTON — A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, joining the ranks of meteoroids, wayw…

An El Paso man accused of stabbing his mother to death told detectives that he hated her and was "triggered" during an argument at a South-Central area home, court doc…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building. A press release from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this week announced that the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent High temperatures and a lack of moisture have created an increase in suburban bear sightings this summer, and residents of the Little Walnut area near the base of Gomez Peak have noticed frequent visits from a new furry friend. “We’ve lived in this house

Las Vecinas del Norte is pleased to host a special forum exploring the medical delivery challenges to patients and providers in the medically underserved counties of San Miguel and Mora. People in need of medical care— major and minor— often have to travel two hours or more to receive care

A brief resumption of construction along U.S. 64 from Palo Flechado Pass just southwest of Angel Fire to just east of the intersection of U.S. 64 and N.M. 434 is anticipated to wrap up Friday (Aug. 7), however motorists north of Ojo Caliente are...

The New Mexico Supreme Court will decide whether to disbar Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, for knowingly engaging in an alleged pattern of prosecutorial misconduct over the last several...

The Taos TimeBank celebrated its first anniversary Sunday (Aug. 2) with a community gathering at TiLT, where about 40 people shared wood-fired pizzas, exchanged stories and learned about services offered through the local time-based exchange...

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein’s New Mexico secrets: Truth Commission details failures, evidence and what comes next by Jesse Jones August 5, 2026

After a series of delays over the past two years, bulldozers and crews from Bradbury Stamm Construction were seen leveling ground last week on Weimer Road — on the same block as Holy Cross Medical Center, next to County EMS and Taos Clinic for...

New Mexico families still have time to get children vaccinated before the start of the school year through a series of free clinics being held statewide. The New Mexico Department of Health announced that its Got Shots immunization clinics will...

Conservation and Indigenous leaders criticize proposals affecting Chaco and other protected areas. Leaders of New Mexico conservationist and Indigenous groups on Thursday decried the many threats President Donald Trump’s administration poses to...

The Village of Angel Fire declared a “drought emergency” Monday (Aug. 3), citing “a long and continuing period of unusually dry weather, abnormally low stream flows, and reduced groundwater levels” which have “resulted in shortages of water...

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:...

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News New Mexico sues DOJ over blocked access to unredacted Epstein files in Zorro Ranch probe by Kevin Hendricks August 5, 2026

Bilgesu Sümer, a political science professor at New Mexico Highlands University, is shown Friday at the state Capitol in Santa Fe after finishing his last day of work at the university. Sümer, a Turkish national and the university’s only political science professor, says he was pushed out after university officials

A taxpayer-funded New Mexico House special committee created to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at Zorro Ranch has released its long-awaited interim report — and after months of work, a large outside legal team, 20 subpoenas, and access to more than 100,000 records, the panel produced virtually nothing New Mexicans did

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has hitched his reelection campaign to a full-blown radical anti-ICE activist in a new left-wing video attacking Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham, a former Marine, police officer, and undercover detective. The video, posted directly by Vasquez on X and credited to Courier New Mexico, features Ben

SANTA FE — Registration for the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through Aug. 31.

In a press release on Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities will receive a combined $50 million in state fu…

First Tee launches unique homeschool program

NM Museum of Natural History & Science researchers identify new bird-like dinosaur species in Northwest New Mexico

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The town’s advisory group for the Silver City Museum conducted a brainstorming session during their meeting Monday night to help determine what topics they should delve into in the coming months, when a proposed change to town code would also make the group the

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Jason C. Pierre has been operating restaurants in Silver City since 2021, and he is hoping the new location of La Vie Est Un Bistro will prove to be the spot to see his business take off. “Business started off slow at the beginning,

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…

New Food Services, Security Upgrades, and Mesa View Grand Opening Amerika Rougemont, ReporterGRANTS, N.M. -The Grants Cibola County Schools board meeting…

GRANTS, N.M. Last week, we explored how New Mexico's uranium boom gave rise to Uranium Capital Speedway, a volunteer-built dirt track that became a gathering…

Tiger Muskie fishing continues as school begins BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – August opened with Bluewater Lake still offering fair-togood tiger muskie fishing,…

Rugged West fundraiser will support a Cibola County child facing a terminal or critical illness GRANTS, N.M. – Players will get muddy for more than…

Phillip JaramilloPhillip Jaramillo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Grants…

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday by Kevin Hendricks August 4, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news City Council cracks down on stolen copper, brass sales by Jesse Jones August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s federal corruption trial opened this week with a stunning defense: she may have taken money that did not belong to her, but her attorney argued she did not steal from taxpayers. Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the

DEMING — State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) announced that new groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in Southern New Mexico has be…

ALBUQUERQUE — On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released their final Environmental Impact Statemen…

Stephanie Garcia Richard became the new candidate for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor last week after members of the Democratic Party’s of New Mexico’s State Central Co…

A man was detained by Roswell police behind Kass Plaza after officers sprinted from behind the Roswell Daily Record area toward the plaza on Monday afternoon. Accordin…

Students are shown entering the new Nancy Lopez Elementary School for the first time on Monday morning. This pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade campus now operates at 301…

Sneaker enthusiasts gathered outside Kingswell Nob Hill Friday morning for the exclusive early release of Nike’s new “Hatch Chile” SB Dunk Low, a shoe inspired by New …

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent A steady stream of community members crowded the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site this weekend for the annual Hummingbird Festival. Unlike in years past, the actual banding of hummingbirds — capturing and tagging individual birds to track migration and lifespan — could not take place

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 …

New Mexico has made strides in improving maternal and infant health in recent years. But for many families, another challenge is growing: finding a place to give birth. As hospitals across the state close labor and delivery units, pregnant patients are traveling farther for care and access itself is becoming

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,

Federal agents carrying out a drug trafficking raid near Albuquerque reportedly discovered far more than narcotics and weapons inside a South Valley home: they also found dozens of snakes, including some of the most dangerous venomous reptiles in the world. According to a report from People, citing KOAT Action News

A Las Cruces man with a prior felony conviction has been charged in federal court after authorities say he fired multiple rounds at the front entrance of a Catholic church, later allegedly telling investigators he carried out the act because of his religious beliefs and because he believed he was

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s campaign appears to be in full-blown manufactured fundraising panic mode, sending a barrage of increasingly dramatic emails warning supporters that Democrats could “throw in the towel,” “kiss their chances” of taking the Senate goodbye, and even claiming survey data could become “invalid” if recipients do

A secret military training exercise took place late on July 23 in Española, concerning many residents who had not received any information about the operation. Military aircraft were sighted in the skies above Northern New Mexico, including t…

ALBUQUERQUE — A broadband project designed to keep communities connected during environmental disasters in Ruidoso and surrounding Lincoln County begins construction t…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposed implementation of a Special Recreation Permit for birding and hunting guiding outfitter…

SANTA FE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit against the New Mexico Childre…

Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when using shallow-diving crankbaits.

SANTA FE — There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.

The Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce is dissolving after 44 years, with its board of directors citing ongoing financial challenges that made it impossible to sustain operations.

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…

D.P. Benjamin To give readers a taste of a new novel set entirely in Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Optic presents a serialized preview of the story. The author is D.P. Benjamin, a Colorado native and frequent visitor to New Mexico. The book’s title is Once Upon a Time and

Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.

Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More

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...

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...

MainStreet de Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas will co-host a free community celebration marking the opening of the newly restored Railroad Avenue in the Historic Railroad District on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor David Romero and MainStreet de Las Vegas Board President Louie Trujillo

From left: Paige Bonney, Tjay Garcia, Mykayla Lewis and Amy Hufnal work on enormous bugs at Hufnal’s studio on July 25. The bugs will be displayed at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge later this year. Several huge bugs have appeared in local arts educator Amy Hufnal’s studio. However, instead

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

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

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

The rise of Xander Perez

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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.…

Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down a year after a controversial logo change had received backlash.

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...

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Where: City of Las Vegas When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 What is Happening: Effective immediately the City of

A look at Robertson High School’s upgraded Cardinal Stadium featuring a new turf football and soccer field, improved stadium lighting and a refreshed track. Robertson High School is preparing to welcome students, families and fans to an exciting new chapter this fall as Cardinal Stadium undergoes a major transformation designed

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…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 21 and July 27, 2026: Arturo Saiz, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), False Imprisonment, Battery (Household Member), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Amanda A. Patron, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts), Possession of a

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Calendar: Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 *Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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