(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland shakes hands with a constituent, as Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo (right) looks on, during the Democratic Party of Rio Arriba County matanza. The event was from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Delancey Street Foundation. Lieutenant

An Alamogordo man faces a third-degree felony child abuse charge after allegedly repeatedly punching and terrorizing his 8-year-old step-son. According to court documents, the boy developed suicidal thoughts and self-harmed because of the alleged abuse. Billy Mayfield was released on his own recognizance, with a preliminary examination scheduled for Oct.

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

Registration for Holloman Air Force Base’s annual Ace of Races closes at noon October 9, ahead of the October 10 event. Participants can choose from a marathon, half-marathon, 5K or 1-mile kids’ dash. The race honors World War II fighter pilot Major Richard Bong, known as the “Ace of Aces.”

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility.

A notable cross country performance highlights the recent events in the local sports world as Española Valley High School senior Elijah Martinez blistered through the Sal Gonzales Jamboree. Cross Country Sept. 19 Boys The Sundevils Elijah Martinez took fifth in the Jamboree at the former state championship course at Rio

Fair celebrates 113 years in Shiprock

Nearly 200 pilots are visiting schools across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for the Balloons Aloft event, giving students a chance to learn about and experience hot-air balloons up close

The New Mexico National Guard rescued two people from Ojitos Frios Creek after they climbed on top of a submerged truck. The post New Mexico National Guard rescues two people in San Miguel County appeared first on KOB 4 .

Park and ride is one way many in Albuquerque utilize to get to Balloon Fiesta Park each morning. Here's everything about times, locations and changes to park and ride.

Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry’s rollout of its massive centers.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second annual Community Gathering on Monday, October 19, from 6–8 p.m. at Lantern Ridge Market in Sandia Park, bringing residents, community leaders, and elected officials together for an evening focused on issues shaping the future of

Front page of the Sept. 28, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The, so far, generally dull presidential campaign of 1884, is not without features of enlivenment. There are people who seem to consider the candidature of Benjamin F. Butler as a joke, but as it means the transfer

The post PHOTO GALLERY: Moriarty Junior Varsity Soccer Action appeared first on East Mountain News .

The youth, identified only as RT in court documents, appeared for a detention hearing in front of Judge Michael Stone at the Lea County Judicial Center in Lovington. He’s been held in the Lea County Juvenile Detention facility in Lovington since he was taken into custody Friday following the shooting.

A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months. At the end of August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the

New Mexico’s Legislature is said to be the only “unpaid” legislative body in the nation, but that’s not quite true. Our legislators receive a “per diem” (daily pay when they are in Santa Fe or at committee hearings of $247) which does not include mileage reimbursement. The post Paul Gessing:

Thee process of organizing donations and gift baskets is well underway at the Santa’s Helpers workshop in Ruidoso. The post Keithley’s Korner: Santa’s Helpers gear up for Christmas season appeared first on Ruidoso News .

An Alamogordo woman is wanted on a warrant accusing her of embezzling $21,941 from the Allsup’s on U.S. Highway 70. Investigators allege Casandra Christopher took cash, unclaimed change and used Cash App fraud during 133 transactions between April and July 2025. Store video reportedly linked her to the transactions, and

Architect Henry C. Trost shaped the built environment of southern New Mexico, designing schools, homes, hotels and public buildings across Alamogordo, Cloudcroft and the Tularosa Basin. Influenced by Chicago modernism, Prairie architecture and Spanish colonial traditions, Trost developed “Arid America,” adapting buildings to desert climate. Though more than 600 structures

Nationwide warrants have been issued for Hope Olden of Alamogordo and Jeffrey Hyre of Albuquerque in connection with alleged vehicle-buying fraud. Investigators say both used the same fraudulent cashier’s check, with Hyre also accused of identity theft after purchasing a Cadillac using another man’s identity. Olden allegedly bought a Dodge

Dry weather and sunshine will return for most of New Mexico, while eastern and southeastern parts of the state could still see patchy drizzle and fog. The post Friday morning forecast: Pleasant weather expected for Balloon Fiesta appeared first on KOB 4 .

A metro restaurant chain with six local locations is changing its name after more than 30 years, with Taco Cabana in New Mexico becoming Roja Verde. The post Taco Cabana locations in NM to be renamed ‘Roja Verde’ appeared first on KOB 4 .

ESTANCIA, NM — It was a deeply meaningful Dig Pink night as the Estancia Lady Bears welcomed the East Mountain Lady Timberwolves. Together, players, families, and fans honored everyone touched by breast cancer. A silent auction was held to support the Juan Cuevas family, and in a touching tribute, athletes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton’s nephew wants more time to get a lawyer in place to defend himself against a temporary restraining order granted to her estate against him and his security company. Representing himself, Bryan Seaver filed a motion Friday in a Tennessee court asking that a hearing

Sheriff says action will be taken based on notes he took

Farmington Police and paramedics pronounce him dead at scene

Tularosa’s four-game winning streak ended with a 14-7 loss to Tucumcari on Sept. 25, falling prey to penalties and turnovers. The post Tularosa drops narrow loss to Tucumcari appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The Bible represents humanity attempting to understand God. Across the pages of the Bible, we find countless expressions of people attempting to make sense of the world as best they can given the limited knowledge they have in the moment. The post Rev. David Rogers: The truth shall set you

Airbnb will start offering baby gear rentals through Santa Fe-based BabyQuip, making it easier for parents to travel with young kids. The post Santa Fe-based ‘BabyQuip’ teams up with Airbnb appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officially begins on Saturday, but dozens of schools across the metro will get a sneak preview on Friday. The post Preparing for Balloon Fiesta: Balloons Aloft to be held at schools on Friday appeared first on KOB 4 .

A mixed‑breed girl with a perfect medium build and carries herself with the gentle confidence of someone who knows she’s meant to be loved. The post Pet of the Week: Sunshine appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Durango-based rocket propulsion device manufacturer boasts rapid growth over four years

Inherited moratoriums should be removed, mayor asserts

PENINSULA VALDES, Argentina (AP) — Investigators in Argentina are trying to solve the mystery of baby whales washing up dead in unusually high numbers along the country’s Patagonian coast. Scores of the calf carcasses have been washing ashore around Peninsula Valdes, a major breeding ground for southern right whales in

DNV certification recognizes San Juan Regional Medical Center’s resources, staff and protocols for treating stroke patients.

Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear

NEW YORK (AP) — Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. In one video, officers ask Mangione to lower the face mask he was wearing

MIAMI (AP) — A former Republican congressman and longtime friend of Secretary of State Marco Rubio received a 10-year prison sentence on Friday for concealing a $50 million lobbying campaign on Venezuela’s behalf during the first Trump administration. David Rivera of Miami has been jailed since his conviction in May

Joel Racheff, a member of the Bar-D Wranglers, performs at Animas Valley Elementary School on Thursday as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering in all Durango School District schools. The gathering is underway with the parade in downtown Durango at...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history “where this institution fell short,” according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It was unclear what episodes from the FBI’s past are chronicled

Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom, an herbal substance that acts as a stimulant at

The Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative (NORA) has been a part of our Northern New Mexico community for nearly 80 years. Since 1948, we have been dedicated to providing courteous, reliable and affordable service to all of our customers while maintaining sound financial management. A lot has changed since 1948

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven't gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak

Delegates express concerns over delays and lack of utilities in homes

CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin. He had been the lead game analyst for CBS’ NFL

A former Florida sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the killing of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot at his apartment during a domestic disturbance call. An Okaloosa County jury acquitted Eddie Duran, 38, on Thursday. Duran had faced up to

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump will continue his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd. Trump will be stumping for Republican candidates, including Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running against former Democratic Sen.

A residential building is seen damaged following a Russian drone strike, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) KYIV, Ukraine — Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure Friday of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, in Moscow’s latest effort

This year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Washington’s Capital One Arena, not the riverfront building that’s been at the center of a legal fight over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington’s downtown arena, a Kennedy

Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year. It is one of the only places in the world where the public can dig for and keep their diamonds. As many as 800 diamonds are found each year by visitors who pay $15

An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight. The aircraft plunged into a steep descent, but Captain Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door. Passengers restrained the attacker, and the flight was

Shown is the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her,

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, filling in for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is out of state, signed five executive orders Wednesday declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico. Courtesy Santa Fe Police Department New Mexico communities overwhelmed by floodwaters can now tap up to $3.75 million

Junior Taleah Phillips leads Chieftains with 13 kills

Education of attorneys, judges, staff will better serve witnesses and defendants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Europe has agreed to release diesel reserves “immediately” as fuel prices hover near record highs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water and energy preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech

Paradise Pete looking for fourth straight trip to winners circle Saturday night

What a change has come over the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer program. Just two seasons ago, the Elkettes were shut out for the season, not only losing every game, but getting mercy-ruled in 11 of the 18 losses and not scoring a goal all season. And now? Pojoaque

About 2,000 people attended Artesia’s 11th annual Red Dirt Black Gold Festival despite September temperatures in the 90s. The two-night downtown event featured live music, food, drinks and vendors, with Downshift Brewing serving more than 1,800 beers. Organizers called the festival a success after moving it to Quay Avenue to

This Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake layers golden homemade biscuits with strawberries macerated in sugar, vanilla, and lemon, plus billowy whipped cream. Bruce Lesman’s nostalgic summer dessert serves six and comes together with simple ingredients and careful technique. Assemble the shortcakes while warm so the fragrant berry syrup soaks into the biscuits,

President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as he seeks to shore up lagging enthusiasm in the Republican Party ahead of next month’s midterm elections on Nov. 3. On Friday, he’ll attend a rally in Alabama, then travel to Ohio on Saturday. He could have his work cut

Santa Fe County officials say they cannot fix a private road unless they get reimbursed

Needed moisture was brought after a low-snow winter and dry summer

Police divers have found the body of a patient who went missing after a medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, bringing the death toll to three while two other people were recovering from their injuries, authorities said Friday. Divers with the Los Angeles

New Mexico National Guard swift water team rescues two in San Miguel County

Heavy rain flooded chile fields in Hatch, where one farmer says half of one field may dry up after drought, disease and soaked soil hit his crop. The post Hatch chile farmers face major crop loss after flooding hits fields appeared first on KOB 4 .

One of Albuquerque’s most popular restaurants will miss out on the busy Balloon Fiesta season after a fire forced it to close for what the owner expects will be several weeks. The post Albuquerque restaurant to miss Balloon Fiesta rush after fire forces closure appeared first on KOB 4 .

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — This week’s attack on a pilot by a co-pilot who tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight left the region’s travel industry in crisis Friday, raising questions about aviation security and further unsettling a Middle East already shaken by the U.S.-Iran war. Nothing is publicly

New Mexico WR Troy Omeire ruled out for season Albuquerque Journal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn’t paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years. But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he’s found

FEMA sends over $141 million to New Mexico and other states for disaster recovery

Video shows moments during state police shooting in Mora County

Balloon Fiesta organizers say guests can bring bags, chairs and food to this year’s event, but security will ban firearms, drones, alcohol and pets. The post What to know about prohibited items at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026 appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico seeks a judgment up to $40 billion from Meta Albuquerque Journal

Texas lawmakers discuss the possibility of absorbing southeastern NM Albuquerque Journal

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but

A new coalition concerned about money’s growing influence on New Mexico politics is urging state lawmakers to consider legislation this January that would ban corporations from political spending.

WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped drive numbers up. The agreements

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000

The City of Albuquerque purchased the "splash lot" for Balloon Fiesta parking.

McLeod Dam in Doña Ana County overtopped and eroded during heavy rainfall, and a 2023 inspection noted its poor condition and high hazard potential.

New Mexico’s #KeepLitterOut campaign introduced Yucky the Yucca on Friday, a new mascot meant to encourage people to keep litter out of our state’s landscapes. The post State introduces new ‘Yucky the Yucca’ anti-littering mascot appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Albuquerque Concert Band will perform its Symphonic Sounds Fall Concert on Sunday. The post Albuquerque Concert Band to hold fall concert this weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .

Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The footage that was released Friday captures officers identifying Mangione and finding a gun cartridge in his belongings. Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9, 2024, five

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster

Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.

Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.

KC Counts talked with Hull, the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, about some of the top issues facing the state.

Saturday is the 2nd Annual Southern New Mexico Book Festival, and two brothers, aged 9 and 11, will be reading and featuring their own work.

KC Counts talks with the Democratic candidate for governor about her plans for New Mexico if she is elected.

Congratulations to Western New Mexico University international student Ricardo Mancinas who has been recognized for his academic achievements with a […]

Absentee and early voting begins for Nov. 3 election in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay Counties....

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Alea Kretz, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, Matthew and Jamie Kretz, share the moment with LAHS teacher Kyla Hooker, September 22, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by

LAFD NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) invites the community to celebrate the achievements of the Fire Recruits of Academy #34 at a graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be held on October 9, 2026, at White Rock Baptist Church (80 NM-4, White Rock) from 10 am to noon.

BY ANDY FISCHER WRIGHT, PhDLos Alamos I enthusiastically support David Hampton for Los Alamos County Council, and encourage you to vote for him in the upcoming election. David’s service record speaks for itself. He has served board roles for several local nonprofit organizations, has been on many County boards, and

Environment Secretary James Kenney reprimanded developers behind a secretive Grant County data center, while an NMSU professor warned people n…

The penalty would be the largest in U.S. history, the state’s attorney told the judge presiding over Unfair Practices Act case.

A pop-up light display is a foretaste of the city’s efforts to breathe new life into the former college campus as an arts-focused community space.

The event – which got its start in 1972 at Albuquerque’s Coronado Center Mall with just 13 balloons – is the largest balloon event in the worl…

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and Santa Fe police interim Chief Ben Valdez — familiar faces to city residents — lay out priorities.

While the plant promises jobs and growth, experts say it also presents risks to the local rural communities.

Democratic state Rep. Marianna Anaya accuses panel’s Republican members of leaking privileged information about planned depositions.

On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

“Right now, just don’t forget about us.” Owner George Gundrey explains what happened and how employees helped everyone escape safely.

Gusts of 35 to 45 mph could hit mountain gap communities south of Interstate 40 Thursday night and a few spots could top 50 mph. The post Strong winds possible in southern New Mexico Thursday night appeared first on KOB 4 .

Balloon Fiesta starts Saturday with more than 550 hot air balloons, including 110 special shapes, and organizers say 700 pilots will take part. The post Albuquerque prepares for Balloon Fiesta to begin appeared first on KOB 4 .

New details show New Mexico State Police officers shot a man after investigators said he killed his girlfriend and pointed a gun at officers. The post NMSP releases new details on police shooting in Mora County appeared first on KOB 4 .

An 18-year-old accused of driving drunk and high in a rollover crash that killed an 11-year-old boy will stay in jail until his trial. The post Teen accused of killing boy in drunk driving crash to stay in jail appeared first on KOB 4 .

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(KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday said some raw milk cheese has been recalled because they're linked to E. coli infections. NMDOH advised the public not to eat recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products. A nationwide recall started after the products were linked to

Scene from prior Winter Vendor Market. Courtesy photo YMCA NEWS RELEASE Local artists, makers, crafters, nonprofits and small businesses are invited to register beginning October 1 for The Family YMCA’s annual Winter Vendor Market, returning as part of Los Alamos WinterFest. This year’s event marks an exciting new partnership between

LANL FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASE Applications open today, October 1, for the LANL Foundation’s Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarship Program, offering high school seniors and current undergraduate students in Northern New Mexico the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 in scholarship support. Since 1998, the LANL Scholars Program has awarded $15 million in

Golden leaf aspen trees line the Aspen Vista Trail, where the Big Tesuque Trail Race takes place. Photo credit Santa Fe Striders SANTA FE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE “Each year, we get about 200 to 225 runners for this race. We’re permitted for up to 250, so there’s still room for

LWV NEWS RELEASE A representative democracy represents its citizens. In New Mexico, as in the US, our Constitution is written by a governing body elected by the people, and therefore all amendments to the Constitution require a majority vote from the people whom it serves. Early voting for New Mexico’s

Democrat Amy Klobuchar was so strong in a confrontational hearing about Jack Smith that she could turn into a presidential contender.

The municipal airport measured 6.95 inches of rain over the month, breaking the record of 4.32 inches, which was set in 2013.

A legal resident from Guatemala was detained by ICE for 23 days after being arrested while taking his daughter to a medical appointment, highl…

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) on Thursday announced that they will push a bill this legislative session that aims to rein in advanced artificial intelligence systems, an effort they describe as nation-leading and necessary amid federal inaction.

Kalshi, Polymarket and the Coalition for Prediction Markets have spent at least $3 million this year on lobbying and campaign contributions across the federal and state levels, according to a new report from the government watchdog group OpenSecrets. Prediction market platforms say they are like commodity markets that offer contracts

New Mexico health officials warned people on Thursday not to eat recalled raw milk cheese tied to at least 13 E. coli infections in nine states. The post NMDOH warns against consuming recalled raw milk cheese appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico leaders announced a bill to regulate frontier AI after an OpenAI agent tried to access UNM files without authorization. The post New Mexico lawmaker announces bill to regulate AI appeared first on KOB 4 .

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she's wanted since childhood! Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company's summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes. Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 32. Early voting opens October 6th. Republican candidate Jenifer Jones spoke to Noah Raess.

Ex-Intel CEO urges New Mexico to embrace tech revolution amid quantum push Albuquerque Journal

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

Sen. Martin Heinrich said the bill aims to deliver cheaper energy and more jobs by speeding up permitting decisions and ensuring responsible g…

A documentary focused on problems surrounding children’s use of social media will screen Friday in the state that has received national attent…

The Genoveva Chavez Community Center pool will reopen Friday following mechanical problems that kept it closed for several weeks.

CABQ offers affordable ways for celebrating Halloween

A judge has overturned President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle. It's the latest development in a legal tug-of-war over the administration’s efforts to control who occupies the powerful Justice Department posts. The 17 judges in the Western District of Washington unanimously named Roger

The emergency declaration was requested and approved during an emergency city council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1. The post Ruidoso Downs declares emergency following heavy rain and flooding appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New Mexico’s Taco Cabana restaurants to rebrand as RojaVerde Albuquerque Journal

Editor’s note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Brenna Vandergeest was a teenager when her grandmother told her about Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court case that ended the federal right to an abortion.

Nearly 100 community-based organizations have lost their federal HIV-prevention grants this week as the Trump administration redirects dollars to state and local health departments. The funding change represents a departure from the decades-old national HIV prevention strategy favored by most public health organizations. President Donald Trump launched the Ending the

An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed in Miami, killing five people. The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Thursday. The controller had given a wind advisory to another flight just minutes

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case has denied a defense motion to find her not guilty due to a lack of evidence. On Tuesday, Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington tried to persuade Judge William Sullivan that prosecutors had not offered any proof that Clancy had killed her three children.

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 36. Early voting opens October 6th. Republican candidate Julia Ruiz spoke to Noah Raess.

H. L. “Hezzie” Gibson, born September 7, 1933, in Athens, Tennessee to Pearl and Lloyd Gibson. He passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in New Mexico, after a life well lived at the age of 93. Hezzie is survived by his son, Lee Gibson (Felicia); his grandson, John Gibson

Los Alamos JJAB Resource Specialist Nina Neil, right, and Lizzy Lyon sort winter clothing for local youth in 2025. Courtesy photo LOS ALAMOS JJAB NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos JJAB has kicked off its annual Winter Clothing Project to help ensure local youth have warm clothing as temperatures begin to drop.

By The Daily Press Staff With early voting in this year’s general election set to begin next week, the Daily Press will hold a forum for candidates...

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Sterile flies and trapping are two of the methods the state is using to control Grant County’s single reported case...

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) faces state Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Keith Sonderling as secretary of Labor on Wednesday, marking one of the few Trump administration picks to get through the upper chamber recently after a North Dakota senator put a hold on “any and all” nominees. But the Senate left town late

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case challenging a Trump administration policy that threatens millions of immigrants with mandatory and indefinite detention while fighting their court cases. The policy, put into place in July 2025, requires people picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to

County and local district attorneys oversaw higher state prison admissions during election years than in other years during the height of the nation’s “tough on crime” era, according to a new study from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law. State prison admissions were about 3% higher in years when district

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 37. Early voting opens October 6th. Republican candidate Isabella Solis spoke to Noah Raess.

LOS ALAMOS SKI RACING CLUB NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Ski Racing Club will hold its Annual Ski Swap & Sale on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Los Alamos Middle School. The public can drop off used ski and snowboard equipment for resale from 8:00–11:00 a.m., and the public sale

To read the Voter Guide go to https://my.lwv.org/new-mexico/los-alamos/article/read-2026-general-election-voter-guide . The paper copy of the guide should be delivered to mailboxes throughout the county.

Roybal, a Democrat and a 2008 Santa Fe High graduate, is running against Forward Party candidate Harry Montoya.

UPDATED 9-30-2026 Today *Preschool storytime: “Owl Be Seeing You” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 *Teens and Tweens programming: Game On: Bring your favorite board games – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The third defendant in connection to the deadly Young Park mass shooting has been sentenced. Josiah Ontiveros will serve 90 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Ontiveros is one of four defendants convicted of three counts of first-degree murder.

The state tried to execute Pike by lethal injection on Wednesday but neither the initial nor backup dose of pentobarbital killed her.

Another round of rain moved into Northern New Mexico Monday afternoon and is expected to stay until Wednesday. The return onset of moisture has resulted in an active flood advisory for the Española Valley, with the potential for flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Española Fire Station

WASHINGTON — A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors cannot, for a second time, charge former Olympic canoeist David Hearn with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd E. Edelman wrote in his ruling that “the observed damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to a contractor’s

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, on Wednesday helped introduce the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which sponsors say will help bolster cheaper energy, and more jobs by reforming the federal government's regulatory process for energy projects.

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for their campaign break, leaving numerous policy disputes unresolved. The chamber won’t return until Nov. 9 for the five-week lame-duck session, when party leaders will have to decide which bills they want to negotiate during what could be the final

The race for Senate District 33 is the only New Mexico Senate election in 2026. It’s a special election that resulted from state Sen. Nicholas Paul’s resignation due to health reasons last fall.

A levee breach in Rincon New Mexico caused severe flooding, leaving pecan farmers with millions in damages and delaying the harvest.

New Colorado law gives voters more time to vote by mail

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 37. Early voting opens October 6th. Democratic candidate Lori Martinez spoke to Noah Raess.

The guidance follows more than a dozen encounters since last year in which ICE agents fired their guns, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

New Mexico wildlife managers have killed 307 black bears this year, more than any full year on record, wildlife officials told state lawmakers on Wednesday. Bear encounters are on the rise, they said, because of hot temperatures and drought conditions forcing bears into human-populated areas in search of food.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance Thursday for participating states, scholarship-granting organizations and taxpayers as the federal scholarship tax credit program prepares to take effect in January. Created through President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law in 2025, the Education Freedom Tax Credit program allows individuals

The New Mexico Environment Department hosted a community meeting where residents who are served by CRRUA could ask questions and voice concerns.

District 39 voters will have a chance to hear directly from the candidates at an upcoming forum tonight, October 1. […]

Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations i…

Investigators seek to determine why the copilot stabbed the flight’s captain, causing the FlyDubai plane to plummet before others on board sto…

It was a rough week for the McCurdy football team, which was down to 13 players, causing Bobcats Athletic Director Robert Nevarez to forfeit their game Friday at Hot Springs. “We’re a small team anyway and we just had a number of injuries hit us all at the same time,”

The Alamogordo City Commission voted 4-2 against further reviewing a code-of-conduct complaint alleging District 5 Commissioner Al Hernandez called union representative Tamara Hansen “stupid” during a June airport meeting. Without the required five votes, no public hearing will be held. Hansen expressed disappointment, while supporters cited the city’s prohibition on

Alamogordo welcomed hundreds of visitors for the Otero County Fair and Rodeo, an annual tradition dating to 1936. The Sept. 24-27 event featured livestock competitions, rodeo performances, carnival rides, vendors, creative exhibits, baked goods, and hands-on STEM activities. Sisters Peyton and Emma Corvin showcased their sheep, while competitors faced off

Landscape photographer Stan Ford spent May 2026 as Valles Caldera’s Artist in Residence, capturing sunrise, wildlife and night scenes from an A-frame cabin. His photographic journey began with a childhood image of President John F. Kennedy, paused for 30 years, and resumed after retirement. Otero Arts will showcase his New

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico and Pink “Me” will host Alamogordo’s first annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K FUN Walk or Run on October 3. Starting at the International Museum of Space History and ending at the hospital’s cancer center, the event welcomes runners and walkers while raising support for local breast

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

Locally-based author, screenwriter referenced business in Apple TV show

Rising costs strain farms, schools and county government.

There are still things Cally Williams wants to try. After 50 years working with clay, she keeps a bulletin board in her Las Cruces pottery studio filled with pictures of pieces that intrigue her — things she has made, things she might make and...

The laptop doesn’t come out until most of the day's work is already done. Tanishia Womack has put in her hours as a paralegal. Her sons, Michael and Gabriel, have made it through school and whatever else the day demanded. Mixed in somewhere is law...

October comes in on a cool breeze. Mornings feel crisp, evenings call for a jacket, and leaves crunch along the sidewalk. At the market, pumpkins sit beside bales of hay while scarecrows watch over the last of the harvest. Gold and rust fill the...

There are meals that satisfy hunger, and then there are meals that stitch themselves into your memory. The kind you talk about days later, the kind that become part of your family’s story. Chef Creates at the Las Cruces Convention Center was...

Former Chama Valley Independent Schools superintendent Anthony Casados, and his two children who also worked there, are suing the school district under the state’s whistleblower act. The three-count lawsuit filed Sept. 15 by Anthony and Carlos Casados and Cadie Carrillo, against the school district, seeks reinstatement for all three, as

From the Ruidoso AspenFest to the rebirth of the Ruidoso Chili Cook-off at Jacks Backstage, find out events in and around the Ruidoso area for this week. The post What’s Happening: Oct. 1–7 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Jemez Mountains salamander Photo © ARC:Nancy Karraker ARC NEWS RELEASE After years of documenting dramatic declines in the wild, conservation partners have collected seven Endangered Jemez Mountains salamanders from northern New Mexico, taking the first step toward establishing the first captive population of the species. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

BY EMMA ABATA AND KELLY MYERS Every Saturday for three years, we’ve stood in the streets in front of Ashley Pond protesting against genocide and for the truth. When October 7 happened, many of us understood what we were watching through a history that did not begin that morning. We

PEEC NEWS RELEASE The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to the next Climate Café on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 6:30–8 PM at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This free, facilitator‐guided gathering offers a welcoming space for adults to reflect on their emotional responses to a changing

Ribbon is cut for new basketball court by Chris Daniels, YMCA CEO includes, chamber staff member, Veronika Magnelind, Linda Daly, Chris Sierk, Michael Patchett, George Marsden, Lahni Zollinger, Amelia Epperson, Theresa Cull, Randal Ryti and Sandy Jones. Courtesy photo First shot was taken by long time basketball player and member

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International […]

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student…

A proposed pay increase for Española Police Department non-officer employees was removed from the City Council meeting agenda on Sept. 22, despite its recommendation for approval by the Finance Committee. The positions include detention employees, administrative records specialists and assistants. According to Police Chief Jack Jones’ memorandum included in the

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sponsored the funding’s inclusion in the bill. He announced Monday, Sept. 28, that the money was delivered to New Mexico after the legislation passed the U.S. Senate on Jan. 15. The post Federal $10M road repair begins on

Loving (3-2) started the season with three straight victories, defeating Estancia 46-33 on Aug. 21 followed by a 33-21 win over the Hobbs junior varsity Aug. 27. The Falcons downed New Mexico Miliary Institute 24-6 on Sept. 4. The post Loving Falcons aim to regain momentum in football clash against

“What better way to experience different cultures than through food?” Goldsby said. “Taste of Culture gives our community the opportunity to come together, try delicious foods, learn about different traditions, and celebrate the diversity within our community.” The post SENMC’s Taste of Culture Offers Global Foods and Community Celebration Oct.

Fishing for trout was fair to good when using Cheese Garlic PowerBait and casting small spoons from the dam at Fenton Lake, and very good when using rainbow nymph and grey foam wing emerger flies. The post Northern New Mexico Trout Fishing Improves as Fall Arrives appeared first on Carlsbad

Carlsbad-area sports include Friday’s Santa Rosa football game at Loving, Saturday volleyball and soccer matchups, and Tuesday Cavegirls and Cavemen contests against Roswell teams. Ongoing opportunities include New Mexico trout and bass fishing challenges, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities, wrestling tryouts with the Carlsbad Combat Challenge Wrestling Club, and odd-Monday Roadrunners

President Donald Trump is scheduled to kick off a month-long blitz of campaign stops with a Thursday rally in deep-red Oklahoma before heading to other states with strong Republican leanings. The first events in the closing stretch of the midterm election campaign suggest his strength with swing voters is limited,

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans did not gain any support Wednesday from Democrats as they attempted to advance a bill that mashed together two hot-button midterm issues: requiring voter ID in federal elections and limiting stock trading for members of Congress. The Republican-led bill, titled the Stop Insider Trading Act,

Voters in four states will decide housing-related ballot measures in November, providing testing grounds for different strategies to boost affordable homes. The six measures across California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are the highest number in a single election year in at least two decades, according to Ballotpedia, a nonpartisan

The 36th Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival, featuring over 200 artists, live music, and food, begins this weekend at Sandia Resort and Casino.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Federal officials have established a temporary no-drone zone around Balloon Fiesta Park and warned that unauthorized operators could

Capitan’s football team lost a competitive road game to Anthony, 20-16, on Sept. 25. The Tigers relied entirely on the run. The post Tiger football loses competitive road game appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Journy back through history to see what was happening in and around the mountain village as far back as 1951. The post Ruidoso ‘Way Back When’ OCTOBER appeared first on Ruidoso News .

If Amendment 4 passes legislators will be paid nearly $68,000 annually on top of other benefits, putting some over $100,000 annually before the pension. The post Amendment 4: Legislative cash grab, not reform appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Scott Brocato talks with director Nichole Hamilton and dramaturg Abby Watkins about the play and its relevance during Pride Month.

BY JAN M. MCCRAY, J.DChief Executive OfficerEsperanza Shelter “I didn’t know this kind of help existed until I called.” We hear some version of that sentence often. A survivor picks up the phone, walks through our doors, or gets a name and number from a friend, a nurse, a judge—and

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Buildings with three or more floors in the downtown area of Los Alamos will be experiencing lower water pressure on the upper-level floors today, October 1 beginning at noon. Department of Public Utilities crews are performing an emergency repair on a valve at the Twin Tanks water

SALA NEWS RELEASE October kicks off at SALA Los Alamos Event Center with a full lineup of movies, community gatherings, family programming, and special events from October 1–4. From a free Date Night screening of Ghostbusters to Spirited Away: Live on Stage, family-friendly PJs & Movies, new reels, and the

Jury convicts Albuquerque woman of ordering 2024 torture, killing Albuquerque Journal

No longer a secret, “You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, has premiered at the New York…

Facing the two-time defending Class 4A state football champions was never going to be an easy task, but Española Valley High School came out of its home meeting Thursday with Bloomfield knowing where the Sundevils want to head. Sure the score wasn’t great at 63-16, but the game did go

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...

A new television ad is targeting Constitutional Amendment 4, the November ballot measure sponsored by Democrats and opposed by most Republicans that would allow New Mexico legislators to receive annual salaries tied to the state’s median household income. Our Values PAC announced Thursday that it is opposing the amendment and

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Balloon Fiesta doesn’t officially launch until Saturday, but Rio Rancho kids get a head start Friday. Once the mass ascensions begin, Sandoval County hands locals and visitors an escape hatch from Balloon Fiesta Park traffic, with free sky-high views, art shows and farm-fresh breakfast burritos.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Seeing a hot air balloon up close usually means a 4 a.m. alarm and a traffic jam. On Monday, Los Ranchos will line up 66 […]

A public records request regarding a July 27 meeting between Oracle and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided virtually no information on its content.

We may see the sun again in Taos County in the coming days, after this week’s near-constant rain is set to subside today (Oct. 1) through the weekend. The weather came as Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys made their way...

Taos countians will begin to cast ballots next week for the Nov. 3 general election, in which New Mexicans will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, land commissioner, attorney general, state auditor and state...

Holy Cross Medical Center is working to rebuild its cardiology program following the departure of two providers this summer, with traveling cardiologists now staffing the clinic five days a week and an offer out to a candidate who could become its...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper Car lovers, polish that chrome and point your hood ornaments toward Bernalillo. Sandoval County’s 5th Annual Car Show celebrates 100 years of Historic Route 66 on Saturday. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church,

By Rodd Cayton Family friendly is the way to go. That’s the lesson the Town of Bernalillo learned last year from replacing the adult-oriented Brew Fest of the past with the all-ages Mountain West Fall Fest, which returns for its second edition Saturday at Loretto Park, 237 S. Camino Del

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. October arrives in Sandoval County with Mickey Mouse on ice skates, hundreds of hot air balloons on the horizon and more going on in Bernalillo on a single Saturday than most towns manage in a month. Friday: Vibrant Souls, glass magic and a man from

SALA NEWS RELEASE October brings a full lineup of movies, special screenings, community events, and Halloween-themed programming to SALA Los Alamos Event Center. From new releases and classic films to Ghostbusters, Other Mommy, and a special Frankenstein screening, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season at SALA. New

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for detained immigrants.

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Enrollment in Las Cruces programs serving at-risk youth and those exiting foster care or incarceration topped 1,000 last year despite challenges with staffing and funding.

Legislators expressed concerns over CYFD’s slow progress toward reform, and said it must better professionalize its workforce.

TRAFFIC ALERT 10/01 8:10am: Due to an accident on Trinity Drive, westbound is closed from Oppenheimer to Diamond Drive. West Road and Diamond Drive are also restricted due to a second crash in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays and are asked to slow down and avoid the

A public records request regarding a July 27 meeting between Oracle and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided virtually no information on its content.

Deb Haaland has taken some hard hits over Project Jupiter. She was especially scorched by anti-Jupiter activists for taking over $85,000 in campaign contributions from developers of the giant data center in Doña Ana County and then refusing to return those contributions.Now she is being flayed on social media for

The man accused of killing another man outside a laundromat in Ohkay Owingeh in 2025 has been charged in Taos County with two counts of first degree murder. The charges are related to two El Prado deaths, in which he had long been publicly identified as a suspect. For a

I served on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. I know its work can be complicated. But the basic idea behind the PRC is very simple. The PRC regulates public utilities for the public. That means New Mexicans must have a real voice in the decisions the PRC makes. Right

New Mexico Republican U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker is urging voters in conservative southeastern counties to turn out in November, saying strong support in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties could offset Democratic advantages in the north. Despite long odds, limited fundraising and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan’s strong position, Marker cites

Los Alamos National Laboratory sent 82 shipments of legacy transuranic waste to New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in fiscal 2026, a 91% increase over the previous year. The shipments totaled 370 cubic meters. The increase comes as New Mexico seeks permit changes requiring WIPP to prioritize more in-state waste,

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Low-cost safety measure follows push from residents for changes to roadway

Musicians open 41st season with ‘The Planets and Beyond’

Albuquerque, Santa Fe have wettest September on record Albuquerque Journal

Person dies by suicide during eviction service in Northwest Albuquerque Albuquerque Journal

GOP leader alleges political research by Epstein panel firm Albuquerque Journal

UPDATE (5:01 p.m.): Sunland Park officials said County Club and Racetrack Road reopened. McNutt going into Paisano is still closed since there is still water in the area. Residents in the Anapra neighborhood said they live below the river's level. One told ABC-7 that even with the city distributing removal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2026 Colfax County Rescinds Burn Ban. Burn Permits Required for Fires Larger Than Recreational Size COLFAX COUNTY, NM – In consultation with the District/Municipal Fire Chiefs and pursuant to Colfax County Ordinance 2006-1, the Colfax County Fire Marshal is rescinding the County Burn Ban effective…

LASO NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra invites the community to its Fall Concert on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School. The one-hour concert will feature two contrasting and exciting works. The Symphony will open with Elena Kats-Chernin’s colorful Dance

Scene from Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 Dances Of India production of ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Scene from Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 Dances Of India production of ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Scene from Sunday, Sept.

Sibley Road was one of at least five roads closed throughout Santa Fe County on Wednesday in the wake of widespread heavy rains.

Officials did not provide details about the alleged plot, citing the ongoing investigation.

Police say they found gasoline in the vans but no explosives. Iran has denied involvement.

House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong said she was "appalled" to review the PR firm’s invoices; Democrats deny ordering political research.

Residents of the community between Interstate 25 and Madrid had raised concerns earlier this month, saying pueblo officials planned the road closure.

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - Las Cruces City Park Rangers and the Parks and Recreation Department say rising water levels at the Rio Grande caused the closure of La Llorona Park as a precaution. The storm brought enough rain water to cause rising levels in the river. This creates

La Llorona Park is closed because of rising Rio Grande water levels after recent rain and runoff created potentially dangerous conditions.

Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Rincon after officials determined the major flooding risk had subsided, though hazards remain in the area.

"The 35th Annual Dress the Child charity dinner gala exceeded all expectations," said Dress the Child Program Chairman Doug Boberg. The fundraising dinner was held Sept. 24 at the Las Cruces Convention Center with more than 250 people in...

When Marci Dickerson learned she had breast cancer in 2022, she knew at least one thing she wasn’t going to do. “I’m not going to start pink again,” she remembers saying. “I’m not going to be the face of breast cancer. I’m not doing it.” It took...

For hundreds of Doña Ana County students, a trip to the Southern New Mexico State Fair will come with more than a day away from the classroom.  About 1,500 students are expected to participate in three days of AgXplorer programs centered on...

After more than six decades in Las Cruces, a longtime arts organization finally has a gallery to call its own. The Las Cruces Arts Association will celebrate the grand opening of its new gallery Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 221 N....

Downtown Las Cruces will fill with color, music and crowds Saturday as Southern New Mexico Pride brings its annual celebration back to the heart of the city. Pride on the Plaza returns Oct. 3, beginning with the fourth annual Pride Parade...

Natalie Pappas begins working on Empty Bowls months before anyone walks through the door. By the end of March, the Las Cruces potter aims to have 50 bowls finished — each thrown, trimmed, decorated, glazed and fired from her home studio....

Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries honored bookstore volunteers and board members Sunday during a picnicat Urban Park Pavilion. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Scene from Sunday’s FLACL picnic at Urban Park. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Scene from Sunday’s FLACL picnic at Urban Park. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Scene from Sunday’s

The plan includes recommendations such as improving access to public transit, pathways to jobs, stronger tenant protections and reuse of exist…

Our family has fostered many, many kittens and puppies in the last three years. We average 700-plus hours a year and really enjoy the experien…

Walking downtown in Santa Fe in the early mornings, before everyone wakes up and stores open, is such an amazing feeling. Three days of the we…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated Wednesday that should Democrats regain control of the chamber following the elections, they plan to block judicial nominees sent up by President Donald Trump, including for any possible vacancies on the Supreme Court. “Look, the bottom line is, one of the

Flooding across New Mexico prompted state officials Wednesday to release up to $3.75 million in emergency funds aimed at helping communities respond to and prevent damage.

The Ruidoso News is letting you decide on the best Lincoln County male and female sports star each week. The post Vote now for Ruidoso’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Carrizozo’s volleyball team fell to District 3-1A leader Lake Arthur in three sets during its first home match of the season. The post Carrizozo netters drop district match to Lake Arthur appeared first on Ruidoso News .

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Acting Governor for New Mexico singed five executive orders that declare a state of emergency after the rainfall lead to serious flooding across the state. Howie Morales' signature makes $3.75 million available to assist with flooding response and recovery efforts by the Department

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management is making an assessment portal available for all residents affected by the flooding. Residents will be able to report damage to their properties or businesses from the heavy rain and subsequent flooding. The information provided

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- As floodwaters recede for most of the region from Monday's rain, the evacuation orders in place for some communities have now been lifted. Doña Ana County lifted the last evacuation order still in place Monday for Rincon this morning. County officials are still

Doña Ana County has opened an online portal for residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.

Western New Mexico University regents heard campus housing is 98% full as first-time undergraduate enrollment rises, while nearly half of non-represented staff remain below salary-grade minimums.

Legislators expressed concerns over CYFD’s slow progress toward reform, and said it must better professionalize its workforce.

A backpack sprayer, some dye and a clipboard are still enough to turn a field in Anthony into a 13-acre maze. La Union Maze does not use drones or GPS-guided tractors to map its paths. Longtime employee Martin Medrano walks the field, marks...

‘Breaking Bad,' named top TV show of the 21st century, continues to enchant Albuquerque Journal

Enrollment in Las Cruces programs serving at-risk youth and those exiting foster care or incarceration topped 1,000 last year despite challeng…

How did this week’s heavy rain affect water levels in New Mexico’s struggling reservoirs?

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) on Sept. 30, 2026, shared four documents related to the U.S. Department of Justice’s reaction to whistleblower concerns about “fentanyl walking” in New Mexico.

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Doña Ana County Public Safety Facebook page warned drivers to avoid pumping gas from gas stations in the Hatch, New Mexico, area. The post said to avoid the gas until further notice. Hatch police said, "The main gasoline line has been breached by

The candidate forum between incumbent District 39 Rep. Luis Terrazas and his challenger Raul Turrieta will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October. 1, 2026 at the Western New Mexico University Global Resource Center auditorium . We invite everyone to come in person, but we plan, barring unforeseen technical complications,

LAHA NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) is gearing up for the 2026–2027 hockey season! Registration is now open for players born in 2013 and earlier, with player evaluations taking place this weekend. While commonly referred to as “tryouts,” these evaluations are not a cut process. All registered

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE In appreciation for their customers and in observance of national Customer Service Week, the staff of the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center will host their annual customer service fair on Wednesday, October 7. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the

LAMC NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Medical Center is very proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. Los Alamos Medical Center underwent a rigorous, onsite review to achieve this accomplishment. During

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed five executive orders declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico, making up to $3.75 million available to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) for response and recovery. “Communities across New Mexico

The Bernalillo County Sherriff’s Office is on scene of a death investigation at an apartment located at 441 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque. According to BCSO, at approximately 11:45 a.m. today, BCSO Civil Deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice when the individual being served shot themselves in the

Unincorporated Rincon was the only area still under an evacuation notice Wednesday morning, according to county spokesperson Ariana Parra.

Adoptions and pet events this week around Santa Fe

A lineman for Farmers Electric Cooperative was killed on Sept. 25, electrocuted while working on a utility pole after a record-setting rain storm. Ian Massey was 33. The News reached out to family and friends, who shared their memories and appreciation for the fallen public servant. "Ian, our hearts are

[caption id="attachment_108708" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogers for the Daily Press)Artist Deru works on a new literary mural on...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Silver Consolidated School District will likely continue with its plans to move its athletic fields to the middle...

The Silver City Police Department is investigating a man found with a gun inside the Silver Scholars Academy early Tuesday morning. No arrest was mad...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the attorneys general in Arkansas and Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court, suing California, Massachusetts and New York to invalidate the so-called “shield laws” that have allowed providers in those states to send abortion medication to

A federal grand jury indicted 10 noncitizens for unlawfully voting in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday, highlighting the administration’s effort to keep election security a top issue, in line with President Donald Trump’s longstanding unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. The indictments, which include nine counts of unlawful

A poll that a New Mexico think tank commissioned as part of a new push for legislative ethics reform found that only 43% of New Mexico residents trust state lawmakers to do what is right all or most of the time.

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Members of the public will get the chance to visit the site of the start of the atomic age next month. White Sands Missile Range will be hosting the annual Trinity site open house on Saturday, October 17. Admission is free to

CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The rain may have moved out, but residents in Chamberino are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy storms and flooding across southern New Mexico today. Mud, standing water and damaged roads have created challenges for people trying to return to their normal routines. The

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Updated Sept. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Hours after this story was originally posted, rain turned to snow in the Kachina Basin nearly 2,000 feet below the Highline. The Bavarian Restaurant, fairly the landmark edifice in the Kachina Basin, is approxima…

Police entered a Las Vegas motel room with guns drawn last week and arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of drug trafficking. Prosecutors charged 55-year-old Michael T. Lovato and 42-year-old Abigail C. Aragon following a raid at a motel in the 1800 block of North Grand Avenue where

Haaland, a former U.S. interior secretary and U.S. representative for New Mexico, rejected the claim that she declined to debate Hull, former mayor of Rio Rancho. At a Sept. 18 campaign stop in Carlsbad, she said her team proposed eight dates for debates to Hull's campaign, which rejected all of

Curb-to-curb transportation will increase service time frames

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) - Members of the New Mexico National Guard assisted local first responders with flood related responses in Dona Ana County and other areas of southern New Mexico beginning Tuesday. According to a release, guardsmen helped rescue a woman who was trapped in her vehicle in an

The council voted to pay the next elected governing body, approved an off-site liquor license at the Grand Cloudcroft Hotel bar, amended the ice rink lease, and made a temporary Public Works hire

A poll that a New Mexico think tank commissioned as part of a new push for legislative ethics reform found that only 43 percent of New Mexico residents trust state lawmakers to do what is right all or most of the time. New Mexicans’ lack of trust...

New Mexico regulators told lawmakers at the interim Water and Natural Resources Committee, which met in Taos this week, that they have little power to stop — yet can shape — a new push by mining companies, spurred by rising demand and federal...

Formerly incarcerated 'Breaking Bad' actor spreads message of change at New Mexico prison By Lily Alexander/The New Mexican The third time Luis Moncada went to prison, he had a lot of time to reflect. He would stand in front of the small mirror...

A jury trial for Chili Line Depot owner Gil Graves, 81, was delayed Monday (Sept. 28) after a lawsuit accusing an essential witness, Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Varela, of using excessive force during a traffic stop in Costilla County,...

Floodwater was pooling a couple of inches deep in Belen Queva's garage Tuesday afternoon as he expressed his trepidation about additional rain in the forecast. Water was already running beneath his home. Monday night, rainwater swept down the...

By Lynn Janes On September 24, 2026, the commission had a regular meeting at the city annex building. Jacqui Olea, interim town manager, called the meeting to order. The board approved the agenda for the meeting and minutes from August 20, 2026. New business Priscilla Lucero, Southwest New Mexico Council

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s legal bill for defending its treatment of unhoused residents is getting bigger. The city has already paid nearly $1.4 million in legal fees […]

Albuquerque – On September 30, 2026, at approximately 6 a.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 442 Alcazar St. NE for a reported structure fire at a boarded-up, single-story, single-family residence. Rescue 11 arrived and reported a working fire. Engine 5 stretched a hose line for fire control, while Ladder

Aviation experts are marveling that the plane didn’t crash.

Taos MainStreet and Town of Taos officials celebrated a large turnout at Main Street's final "Coffee on the Plaza" event this season. The Sept. 22 coffee klatch featured Taos Mayor Dan Barrone and Councilor Genevieve Oswald calling bingo numbers...

Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held their third public meeting in Taos County this year to provide updates and answer questions from community members regarding the Questa Chevron Mine Superfund site. The Chevron...

The Española Valley Fiesta Council removed its vice president over the weekend after he was charged with multiple criminal counts in connection with allegations of domestic abuse. New Mexico State Police arrested 20-year-old Adam Lee Enciñas on a...

Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed five executive orders declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico, making up to $3.75 million available to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) for response and recovery. “Communities across New Mexico need help staving off these torrential

Southwest Capital Bank, located at 608 Mountain View Drive, is one of the bank's three branches in Las Vegas. Southwest Capital Bank will be joining forces with WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, Texas. Southwest Capital Bank, which has maintained a presence in Las Vegas for more than 135 years,

Leveo V. Sanchez II Leveo V. Sanchez II, a New Mexico Highlands University alumnus whose work ethic continues to impact his alma mater – and the world – will be honored Saturday at a stadium that carries his family’s name. A moment of silence will be observed to honor Sanchez

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico communities overwhelmed by floodwaters can now tap up to $3.75 million in state emergency money and call on the National Guard for backup. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, filling in for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is out of state, signed five executive orders Wednesday declaring

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s legal bill for defending its treatment of unhoused residents is getting bigger. The city has already paid nearly $1.4 million in legal fees and litigation expenses and has added another $1.6 million to its outside counsel contract, pushing the contract’s maximum value to

Two years after the FBI announced it had launched a criminal investigation, the agency says it is still investigating and has not filed any charges filed. The post Two years later, FBI still investigating cause of Salt Fire appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Hurley and Bayard are considering an arrangement that would allow Bayard to provide police services to Hurley. The proposal would […]

January 11, 1995 – March 31, 2026 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Trisha Lee Tilbury-Ferrero, who passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 31. Trish was an

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — New Mexico families watching their electric bills climb have a stake in a bipartisan energy bill that Sen. Martin Heinrich hopes to bring […]

A satellite built by students in the True Kids 1 Space Program launched aboard a NASA high-altitude balloon mission Monday (Sept. 28) from Fort Sumner, carrying cameras and sensors to an altitude of about 105,000 feet. The student-built CubeSat,...

The hospital has hired half the providers for its new clinic, but Board concedes malpractice costs and low insurance payments remain persistent headwinds to retaining providers.

In the face of worsening drought conditions, wildfire risk and rising temperatures, a new report advocates for leveraging traditional knowledge from New Mexico’s strong culture of land and water stewardship to scale up restoration projects across...

Friends of Río Grande del Norte National Monument has received a nearly $200,000 grant to pilot virtual fencing on grazing allotments across the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. The nonprofit will work with the Bureau of Land Management,...

New Mexico's state forester has lifted statewide fire restrictions implemented in early April. State Forester Laura McCarthy said in a news release the recent late-season precipitation mitigated fire conditions, but the public "should continue to...

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has been selected for a $50.8 million project to upgrade its main transmission line between Taos and Questa, an investment the cooperative said will improve reliability and wildfire preparedness across Northern New...

Inside Goat Trading Seco, a new consignment shop in Arroyo Seco, no two clothing racks are remotely alike. Vintage cowboy boots and old-school skate gear share space beside high fashion runway designs, kimonos, herbal tinctures and handcrafted...

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — New Mexico families watching their electric bills climb have a stake in a bipartisan energy bill that Sen. Martin Heinrich hopes to bring to a Senate vote days after the November election. He says its odds are the best he’s seen. This story

Hobbs opened District 5-4A play with an emphatic 8-0 shutout victory over Carlsbad on Tuesday at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium. The Eagles improved to 13-0-1, while Carlsbad fell to 2-12-1 overall and 0-1 in district play. The Cavemen return to action Saturday against Clovis at 1 p.m. at Clovis High

New Mexico’s controversial seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases has suffered another major legal defeat, and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez are now appealing — extending a constitutional fight that has followed the law almost from the day it took effect. The important wrinkle: despite the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The long-promised Uptown Connect housing project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub is finally moving toward construction, with $31.2 million in new financing approved this […]

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted updates between September 28-30, 2026 about universal healthcare access efforts in New Mexico as well as statewide flash flood risks and emergency service improvements including a new fire station for...

Proposed changes to the 2030 U.S. Census could affect how Native Americans are counted for political representation and federal funding decisions. Concerns include impacts on tribal sovereignty, voting rights enforcement, resource allocation planning—and opportunities remain open for public comment.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The long-promised Uptown Connect housing project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub is finally moving toward construction, with $31.2 million in new financing approved this week. But the project looks different on paper than it did last year, with fewer apartments, a lower price tag

Haaland, a former U.S. interior secretary and U.S. representative for New Mexico, rejected the claim that she declined to debate Hull, former mayor of Rio Rancho. At a Sept. 18 campaign stop in Carlsbad, she said her team proposed eight dates for debates to Hull’s campaign, which rejected all of

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Forensic Laboratory has requested $1.4 million for new scientific instruments as older models reach end-of-life or lose manufacturer support. Quality Assurance Manager Dr. William Watson says timely investment ensures reliable evidence for law enforcement while meeting accreditation standards.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $1 million in grants for suicide prevention efforts targeting New Mexico veterans as part of a nationwide initiative. The funding aims to connect more at-risk individuals with critical mental health resources through local organizations.

Acoma Feast Day: A Vibrant Celebration of Faith, Culture, and Community News Staff Wed, 09/30/2026 - 05:29

Pirates Lose but Find Footing on Offense Jayden Chavez , Ghs Student Journalist Wed, 09/30/2026 - 05:29

The Artesia girls’ volleyball team lost to Roswell at the Coyote Den on Tuesday night.

A law firm suing Santa Fe Public Schools says the district improperly redacted its report on audio-recording school cameras.

Luis Moncada, also known for his appearances in “Better Call Saul” and “Dexter,” relayed his life story and fielded questions.

New Mexico’s Medicaid program in 2025 spent $38.7 million on the medication — up more than 34% since just the year before.

Opponents of a constitutional amendment that would provide some of the highest legislative salaries in the nation to New Mexico lawmakers are confident they can defeat it, but they could easily lose if they don't get a quick cash infusion to spread their message. National and local progressive groups have

Noah Hoffman won the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Anglers’ year-end tournament at Ute and Conchas Lakes, catching 19 fish measuring 164 inches. The Clovis angler’s fourth victory of the season also secured Angler of the Year honors. Robert Williams placed second, while challenging weather tested competitors during the season

Jason Sanchez won a $100,000 settlement from Eddy County after alleging officials suppressed comments criticizing the county sheriff’s office, violating his First Amendment rights. The settlement requires the comments to be read at an October commission meeting, though county officials denied wrongdoing and said the insurer settled to avoid escalating

New Mexico’s Amendment 4 would give legislators nearly $68,000 in annual pay, alongside existing per diem and generous pension benefits. The Rio Grande Foundation argues the proposal would reward career politicians without improving governance, calling instead for pension elimination, term limits, and restrictions on public employees serving in the Legislature.

3 good things the Bulldogs did in its win.

Voting is open for the award through Oct. 30

Strong community turnout despite the forecast and a pivot indoors

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) - According to a Facebook post, the New Mexico National Guard positioned teams across the state in light of Tuesday's continued flooding conditions, and assisted with local flood response. Teams assisted local first responders with a vehicle recovery in Veguita. The New Mexico National Guard

Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest Albuquerque Journal

At least 20 Lobo basketball games set for TV, two game dates changed Albuquerque Journal

Doña Ana County has issued evacuation orders for Placitas, Hatch, Rincon, Salem and Garfield as flooding closes roads and officials urge residents to leave before conditions worsen.

Affordable apartment complex for seniors opens in International District Albuquerque Journal

Schools note progress districtwide last year By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Deming Public Schools is celebrating its recent report card issued by...

Candidates set to face questions at Oct. 6 Chamber forum By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Voters will have a opportunity to hear directly from can...

The 98-unit complex would provide housing for people making up to 120% of Santa Fe’s area median income.

Democrats would need to win 47 seats in November to achieve a supermajority, something they have only done for brief periods in the last sever…

A law firm suing Santa Fe Public Schools says the district improperly redacted its report on audio-recording school cameras.

Authorities have concluded a possible ransom note that surfaced over the weekend in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie wasn’t credible. The Pi…

In asking voters to change the state constitution, individual lawmakers propose to be paid as though they are a household.

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Hatch Valley Public Schools has canceled classes for Wednesday, September 30. The cancelation of classes is due to the heavy rains that have hit the area. The storms impacted families in the Hatch Valley area and caused road closures due to flooding. "Due to

At a mural unveiling Thursday, Sept. 17, at Mesquite Art Gallery are, left to right, Carlos Melendres, curator of Murals With a Message; internationally acclaimed sculptor Cliff Fragua (1955- ) of Jemez Pueblo, creator of the Po’pay statue in...

Some Hatch Valley evacuations lifted after flooding Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County issued evacuation notices for Salem and Garfield Tuesday, September 29, due to forecasts of worsening weather conditions. Residents in

Albuquerque’s $25M quantum lab opens Downtown Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico was being hammered Tuesday by a sprawling flood emergency that triggered mandatory evacuations, a threatened dam failure, submerged highways, school closures, National Guard rescues, and warnings of potentially catastrophic flooding from Doña Ana County to Santa Fe and Ruidoso. Some of the most alarming scenes unfolded in the

UPDATE: 10:46PM - Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas. The evacuation order remains in effect for Rincon. The county is urging those returning to their home to use caution as flooding, debris, damaged roads and other hazards may remain. UPDATE: 7:47PM -

Heavy rain snarls some southern New Mexico roads Albuquerque Journal

[caption id="attachment_108659" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Wendy Spurgeon served as emcee for The C...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A proposal to remove a fish found in the Gila River basin from the endangered species list would remove protections f...

Agreeing that it was a horrific crime, a Grant County judge on Monday sentenced a Wyoming woman to life in prison for the shooting death of her baby j...

Road closures and flooding risks: How the rains are affecting New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

Pete Quinones has been named permanent chief of the Artesia Police Department after serving as interim chief since July. He succeeds Kirk Roberts, who retired three months ago. Mayor Jeff Youtsey recommended Quinones following interviews with two applicants, and the City Council approved the decision during a closed session. Further

Cloudcroft’s popular public courts were vandalized with a ‘big rock’ on Sunday night. The local pickleball club is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

After a variance denial in August, city sought broader change

By Lynn Janes The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on September 21, 2026, at the San Lorenzo Elementary School. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana and David Wilguess. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended. Agelina Hardin did not attend. Sylvia Tabor, a

By Lynn Janes The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a special meeting on September 14, 2026. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Wilguess. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended. Gabriella Begay and Agelina Hardin did not attend. The board approved the agenda. Public input none

By Lynn Janes The town of Hurley had a regular meeting September 8, 2026. Reynaldo Maynes, Ester Gil, and Robert Candelaria attended. Jason Cox did not attend . Aron Phillips attended later in the meeting. Public input Archi Padilla said she knew they would be voting on the resolution for

EDGEWOOD — Trading saddles and stirrups for handlebars and two wheels, the Edgewood Lions Club will bring its signature youth event back to town next month for a milestone fifth anniversary. The 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When the City of Albuquerque approves a development project, construction may still be a long way off. Residents and community groups can challenge approved […]

PORTALES — An Eastern New Mexico University alum and longtime supporter wants to bring a housing development to Portales. He says it would blend retail and residential space. But the deal remains in limbo, pending legal review. On Sept. 15, the Portales City Council postponed a resolution that would annex

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When the City of Albuquerque approves a development project, construction may still be a long way off. Residents and community groups can challenge approved projects through city appeals and, in some cases, state court. Councilor Dan Lewis has proposed four companion measures that would

Funding will support two full-time clinicians and wellness programs

Congratulations to Silver City resident Terry Anderson for being recognized for decades of work in early childhood education. She recently […]

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents came to Tuesday’s town hall carrying their PNM bills. Some were double their usual amount, some triple, and one topped $1,900. They wanted state regulators […]

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents came to Tuesday’s town hall carrying their PNM bills. Some were double their usual amount, some triple, and one topped $1,900. They wanted state regulators to explain how the utility arrived at those numbers. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hosted the two-hour town hall

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Bernalillo County and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are once again asking local landowners to help hot air balloon pilots find safe places to […]

The National Weather Service’s flood watch remains in effect for Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties through Tuesday night. NWS reports a half inch of rain is possible Tuesday afternoon and another one or two inches is possible Tuesday night. Chance of precipitation is 100%, according to NWS. Clovis Municipal Schools

By Rodd Cayton There are no trains stopping at The Station Corrales, but it’s still a destination. The long-vacant Corrales property, which includes some historic Santa Fe Railway buildings, recently hosted a grand opening celebrating its first tenants. Those business owners and one of the project founders spoke with the

Vacant position seeks someone focused on growing public-facing art resources

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Due to expected heavy rain and possible flooding, the City of Sunland Park offices will be operating on a two-hour delay. The city said they will be opening at 10 A.M. They ask to plan ahead and use caution when driving. The post Sunland Park

Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s quantum startups no longer have to ship hardware across the country to test a single part. They can now do it in Albuquerque, […]

Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt said the Sept. 24 storm that flooded Clovis streets for days will go down as "one for the ages." A National Weather Service meteorologist said it was a "1,000-year event." A woman whose family has lived near Dennis Chavez park and lake for 70 years

TEXICO - What was scheduled to be a top five Class 2A football clash of neighboring states, turned into a figment of everyone's imagination. Texico, ranked No. 2 in 2A and the reigning three-time 2A state champion, hosted Stratford the No. 5 ranked team in 2A Division II in Texas.

About two miles from Pleasure Lake Farms near Texico, farmers' wells have dried up and forced them to haul water to their properties. But after Pleasure Lake restored its 15-acre playa -- a natural, flat-bottomed depression in the land -- in 2021, water levels in its two wells have remained

Four-day festival celebrates music, poetry and traditions of the American West

TUCUMCARI – Tucumcari Public Schools showed a rise in graduation rates and student proficiency in the last school year, but it needs to improve attendance rates. Superintendent Deanne McKinney during the school board’s Sept. 21 meeting discussed the district’s NM Vistas accountability results released in September by the state’s Public

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission approved an application for a nearly half-million-dollar state grant to build a Route 66 Pump Track. City commissioners during their Sept. 22 meeting also approved the execution of memorandums of understanding with Tucumcari Public Schools and Quay County to support the project or supply in-kind

Clovis police on Sept. 22 arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred on Aug. 9. David Delhoyo, 34, is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He was being held without bond in the Curry County jail on Wednesday. A police news release said they received

PORTALES – Five area schools participated in Portales High’s Peyton Chavez Tournament of Champions volleyball meet on Friday and Saturday. Because one of the original eight schools in the field dropped out, teams were each assigned three matches in the event and thus no tournament champion was named. Clovis, Portales

A police detective watching an inmate’s video calls from jail led to the arrest of two people and recovery of 17 firearms from residences in Clovis and Portales. According to a police news release, police on Sept. 16 executed a search warrant for firearms at a Clovis residence in the

Curry Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: - Christian Dickerson, 36, failure to obey traffic control devices and driving under the influence of liquor (impaired)(1st) - Fidel Lucio Retana, 40, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer - Rocky Fleming, 63, failure to comply

Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority is moving forward with plans to build a new administration and maintenance facility outside Clovis. The authority’s board voted at a Sept. 17 meeting to proceed with plans to advertise for bids. Staff said plans are to select a bidder at a Feb. 25

TUCUMCARI – A divided City Commission voted 3-2 to hire back its previous law firm after it fired its city attorney earlier this month. Commissioners during their Sept. 21 meeting rehired the Virtue & Najjar firm of Santa Fe for legal services. It had been the city’s legal representative for

TUCUMCARI – The Quay County Commission had planned Monday to act on a proposed construction services contract for a new Dr. Daniel C. Trigg Memorial Hospital, but the contractor pulled it and would replace it with a less expensive pact later. Weil Construction Management of Albuquerque had submitted a proposed

TULAROSA – The Rattlers scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the first half, then their defense took care of the rest in Tucumcari’s 14-7 non-district victory over Tularosa on Friday. Tucumcari coach Adrian Jones credited his defensive unit for the win, which improved the Rattlers to 4-2. “Our defense just

LUBBOCK — No. 11 Texas Tech rounded out nonconference play with a 49-14 victory over Sam Houston on Sept. 26 at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, avoiding a scare after a poor second-quarter performance. The Red Raiders struck first at the 5:11 mark in the first quarter after a 35-yard strike

San Juan County experts join conversation for child welfare

Madeline Daly sentenced on Capital Murder Charge Silver City, NM –District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that on September 28, 2026, 36-year-old Madeline Veronique Daly was sentenced to life imprisonment in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, the maximum penalty in New Mexico for First-Degree Murder. The charge stems from

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather […]

The Artesia Bulldogs defeated Alamogordo 54-19 Friday at Tiger Stadium, overcoming a competitive first half to pull away after halftime.

Thursday *Joint City/County Commissions meeting – 11:30 a.m., indoor pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Followed by tour of Horizon Behavior Health Center. Information: 575-763-6106 *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Monday *City of Portales

On this date … 1920: Maude Smith, the vice chairman of Roosevelt County, reported the following in The Portales Valley News: “Owing to the fact that women will be permitted to vote in the coming election it will be necessary for them to be properly registered. All women over the

TUCUMCARI – The city commission voted unanimously on Sept. 22 to hire local businesswoman Tania Addison as interim city manager after the current interim manager announced the previous week that he was stepping down after less than a month. The commission hired Addison, who owns the Addison Strategies business consulting

ALBUQUERQUE — St. Pius X got a late rushing touchdown by Isaiah Carpenter that dashed Portales' hopes of pulling off an upset Sept. 26. The two-time 4A District 2 champions beat the Rams, 38-28. “It was a battle of two good teams,” Portales coach Jaime Ramirez said. “Whoever executed the

TUCUMCARI -- Police Department patrolman Marvin “Mel” Lolmaugh officially became interim chief during a swearing-in ceremony Sept. 24 in the magistrate courtroom. He replaced Lorenzo Emillio, who is retiring after about 18 months as chief and 30 years in law enforcement. After Magistrate Judge Noreen Hendrickson administered the oath of

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather closed a landfill the company uses. Bernalillo County said Waste Management notified the county that the landfill is temporarily closed

A Clovis district judge on Sept. 25 declined to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent Curry County officials from acting on an agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Judge Fred Van Soelen wrote that he does not believe an injunction is warranted since Curry County commissioners and

PORTALES - It was a case of Déjà vu for the Eastern New Mexico University football team. The Greyhounds took a first-half lead, then the flood gates opened - for the opposing team. The University of Texas Permian Basin scored the final 28 points of the game in blowing out

Should you ever doubt the impact that one person can make in a lifetime — even a short one — you need look no further than Mark Clark. A lifelong resident of Roosevelt County, Mark was only 54 when that life came to an end on Sept. 15 following a

Ever since Pearl Harbor, our nation has been in a race against the bad guys, with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance. It started just a few miles from Las Cruces at Trinity Site. The atomic bomb ended World War II, but initiated what would become the

The wish to feel safe is natural. My desire to feel safe is why you won’t find me wandering drunk down the middle of the highway on a moonless night. Or any other time. It’s smart to adapt your own behavior for the sake of your safety. What I won’t

In Ukraine, Juliia Mendel was once President Volodymir Zelensky’s press secretary. Her recent criticisms of Zelensky, including a Tucker Carlson interview, resulted in her being sanctioned for 10 years, and caused her to move to the U.S. Mendel has stated that Ukraine’s population, approximately 41 to 42 million people at

While it was presented as an option, Clovis Municipal Schools Board isn’t considering using a special short-term loan to replace a two-mill levy rejected by voters, according to Superintendent Renee Russ. An Education Technology Note (ETN) would enable the board to bypass voters by a simple majority vote. It was

Four New Mexico projects were among those Interior leaders said were “against the best interests of the American people.”

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexicans wondering whether tomorrow’s jobs will need them — or a robot — can ask the employers directly Thursday in Bernalillo. State Rep. Alan Martinez will host the free New Mexico Future Jobs Summit from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Sandoval

In a break with tradition, Senate Democrats will caucus this Sunday to choose their leaders for the next two years. Usually, the meeting is held following the November general election, but not this time. The date switch, which we learned of after first blogging that the meeting would be in

At White Sands Mall, the Shroud Exhibit and Museum invites visitors to examine the Shroud of Turin, long believed by some to be Jesus’ burial cloth. Founder Peter Schumacher highlights historical research, technical analyses and its unusual three-dimensional imaging, while sharing how the artifact shaped his faith. Admission is free

Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza argues that the Public Regulation Commission must preserve robust public participation in utility cases. She warns that new rules limiting intervention, discovery, testimony and cross-examination could weaken oversight of monopoly utilities, affecting rates and long-term energy decisions. Espinoza calls for fairness, justice

On Sept. 3, a federal judge heard roughly four hours of arguments over a lawsuit challenging the environmental review and federal financing of a proposed $95.6 million green hydrogen facility in Questa, then took the matter under advisement. U.S. District Judge David H. Urias did not issue a ruling at

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 22 and 28, 2026: Abigail C. Aragon, Trafficking Controlled Substances (Distribution) (Narcotic or Meth) (First Offense), Trafficking Controlled Substances (Possession With Intent) - Conspiracy (First Offense), Distribution of Controlled Substances (Non-Narcotic Sch. I-IV) (First Offense), Bench

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‘It’s too late in the season for this to have been all that helpful,’ rancher says

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Wyoming woman sentenced to life for murdering son in Mimbres Albuquerque Journal

Planning area encompasses 107,253 acres for horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing

Albuquerque – 33-year-old Demetrius Thomas of Albuquerque is being charged for the fatal crash involving a pedestrian on September 25th, 2026 near the area of Central Ave. and Texas St. Thomas originally fled the scene but then returned later. According to the criminal complaint, an APD officer was flagged down

Project Jupiter’s troubles are no longer confined to permitting fights and political battles in New Mexico. They are now showing up on Wall Street. Oracle shares have continued sliding after the technology giant invoked a force majeure provision tied to Project Jupiter, the enormous artificial intelligence data-center complex under construction

Somber return for Hobbs students after school shooting Albuquerque Journal

With a booked Chapman Hill, city is considering a second rink

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries following a crash involving three cars and a semi-truck on Interstate

Flood watch in effect as region braces for more wet weather

LAS CRUCES – A flood watch is in effect for Las Cruces and all of Doña Ana County through early Wednesday morning as forecasters warn

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The Grant County Commission has approved a new solid waste ordinance that updates how trash collection and disposal are handled […]

Editor Police executed an arrest warrant this week on a man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Las Vegas on two occasions in 2022. Brandon Gourd-Gallegos, 31, faces two felony charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor 13 years old or younger. The arrest warrant was originally

The New Mexico state forester is rescinding statewide fire restrictions in response to recent rains which have reduced the threat of wildfire across the state. “Late season precipitation has helped to alleviate wildfire spread,” said State Forester Laura McCarthy. “While fire restrictions are lifting, the public should continue to be

Longtime resident captured full moons, mountain landscapes and views from Colorado’s 14ers

MORIARTY, N.M. — The Central Tri-County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an informational meeting for small-acreage agriculture producers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. to introduce a new regional assistance program. The session will be held at the district’s headquarters, located at 2506 W. U.S. Route 66

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Suzanne Fricke, art is as much about understanding place, history and culture as it is about what hangs on a gallery wall. An […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For some Burqueños, trash day will soon mean one less bin to take to the curb each week. The city is starting a pilot […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s first electric buses were supposed to be the start of a shift toward cleaner public transportation. Four years later, all five are still […]

Updated Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.A flood watch has been extended for Taos and far North Central New Mexico until midnight Wednesday (Sept. 30), according to an update from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s first electric buses were supposed to be the start of a shift toward cleaner public transportation. Four years later, all five are still in the city’s fleet but have not carried passengers since December because of mechanical problems and difficulty getting parts. The

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For some Burqueños, trash day will soon mean one less bin to take to the curb each week. The city is starting a pilot program that will switch blue recycling bin pickup from weekly to every other week. Starting today, the city’s Solid Waste

One person dead, three injured in single-vehicle accident

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat. State Forester Laura McCarthy’s order ends restrictions in place since April 6 on

Rick Clemente died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 79. He passed peacefully in Albuquerque with his wife Debbie by his side. Debbie says, “Rick lived life to the fullest and there wasn’t a thing he wanted to do that he didn’t end up doing.” His career

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and it’s bringing flash flood risk to nearly every corner of the state. Polo is forecast to hit Baja California Sur

The abandoned courthouse in downtown Las Cruces offers filmmakers almost everything they need to turn it back into a prison. It has old jail cells, worn walls and the institutional feel needed for “Solitary,” an independent feature film about five...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat. State Forester Laura McCarthy’s order ends restrictions in place since April 6 on

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and it’s bringing flash flood risk to nearly every corner of the state. Polo is forecast to hit Baja California Sur

By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperPhotos by Roberto E. Rosales, The Paper Albuquerque rolled up its sleeves Saturday and put its trash where it belongs. Volunteers fanned out from five hubs, […]

Corrales packed its hay wagons, pet parade and pastures this past weekend for the Corrales Harvest Festival, and the village had plenty to celebrate. Chief among the news: Poptart, a pony, is the new Corrales Pet Mayor. She was announced Saturday, Sept. 26, ahead of Sunday’s Pet Parade, and she

By Kevin Hendricks Twenty-one greenhouses near Estancia went from green to gone Thursday after state agents seized an estimated 6,300 illegal cannabis plants, about 10.5 tons of weed, from a large-scale grow on Howell Road. The Regulation and Licensing Department’s Enforcement Bureau and the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission served

By Kevin Hendricks If your PNM bill lately looks more like an educated guess than a meter reading, state regulators want to hear about it, in person, in Alamogordo. The […]

The Legislature’s status as the last unsalaried one in the nation, Think New Mexico asserts, has been the main justification for lax ethics laws.

Guest Commentary By Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber — FEMA has spent years arguing that the law Congress passed to compensate Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire victims only covers losses with a […]

Campaign '26 may have reached an inflection point with Deb Haaland’s decision to forego all debates with Republican opponent Gregg Hull. By stepping away from the "debate over debates"—a distraction her team characterized as a sideshow—she neutralized the issue.Haaland turned a potential vulnerability—her perceived hesitation around formal debates—into a display

Fall is upon us and many of the accompanying smells and fragrances make it so memorable. Nothing smells like the clean, freshly-washed, ozone-tinged fresh air after a brisk rain shower. The rain cleanses the air of dust, smoke, pollen and many other airborne particles to reboot it as nature intended.

Carlsbad Medical Center will begin construction in November on a $19 million freestanding emergency room in south Carlsbad. The 24/7 facility will offer six to eight treatment rooms, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasound and a helipad, improving access for residents of growing areas including Carlston Ranch. The hospital is also renovating

A Pecos, Texas, woman faces felony charges after police say she became intoxicated and violent at the Artesia Aquatic Center. Veronica Sue Barron, 39, allegedly argued with lifeguards, struck her husband and scratched two officers during her Aug. 8 arrest. Her case was bound over to district court, where she

The police blotter for Sept. 12–17 lists arrests involving weapons, stalking, probation violations, arson, DWI and assault on healthcare personnel. Officers also responded to numerous motor vehicle accidents, suspicious activity, welfare checks, larceny reports, domestic disturbances, wanted and unwanted subjects, harassment, fraud, battery, threats, fireworks, shots fired and an overdose.

Guest Commentary By Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber — FEMA has spent years arguing that the law Congress passed to compensate Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire victims only covers losses with a price tag, for example a home, a fence, a business, or a medical bill. Everything else,

In her recent op-ed, (Herald, Sept. 11) Rep. Katie Stewart blames the war in Iran, federal tariffs and wildfires for shrinking family paychecks. Those issues affect our economy, but she ignores the higher costs approved by Stewart and her fellow...

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