A judge found Ricky Romero not competent to stand trial and a danger to the community, on Aug. 26, ordering him to be committed to the state’s mental hospital in Las Vegas.

Roundabout would address traffic flow and safety concerns at N.M. 333 and N.M. 217 intersection, according to NMDOT

'We are coordinating closely with local authorities,' according to Kirtland Air Force Base

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Bayard City Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the state’s Colonias Infrastructure Fund for the survey and design of several streets during their regular meeting Wednesday. City Clerk-Treasurer Martha Salas highlighted why particular streets were chosen for this application cycle, saying

Both sides in 6-year-old foster care case say state compliance with reforms should endure beyond Dec. 31

With the backdrop of the infamous Zorro Ranch, hundreds came out Sunday to demand answers for the crimes they say occurred when Jeffrey Epstein owned the property.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Local sports doesn't get better than the University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team heading to Las Vegas with a chance for their second Mountain West Tournament title in three years.Fans who want to see it happen in person -- and leave the driving to someone else

2-year-old Weimaraner suffers from behavior disorder

Neil McCasland was reported missing on Friday morning

A year after Brion Teel-Scott was killed by fellow airmen, his father says Kirtland’s silence and lack of answers have shattered his faith in the Air Force

Democratic gubernatorial candidate proposes revamping CYFD, creating a statewide behavioral health and community safety department

Bregman campaign accuses rival of dodging tough questions as primary election nears

Unseasonably warm, dry weather breaks decades-old highs across New Mexico and brings fire danger warnings even as a brief cool-down looms later in the week.

Agency says 40-year-old experienced medical emergency, died at a hospital after officers used a Taser during arrest on I-40

Judge writes that delay could provide time to negotiate a plea deal with Sheryl Williams Stapleton

Crowd of challengers included five Republicans, two Democrats

The Hurley Town Council hired Aaron Ordoñez for an open patrolman position during a special meeting Wednesday, but tabled consideration of Marcus Salas for a second open patrol position until their regular meeting on March 10. Police Chief Kevin Vigil said that he was the only officer in the department

Pair allegedly fired on New Mexico State Police sergeant, carjacked motorists and hid for two days before arrest near Fort Sumner

In NM, Lynette Pino of Tesuque Pueblo says she has something in common: Her son remains missing nearly 18 years after leaving home to visit his father

Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull reset the race for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination in Ruidoso Saturday by chalking up a formidable 57 percent preprimary convention win in the five way race for placement on the June 2 primary ballot. (All convention results here.) Hull, who received 239 of

Administrative issues and poor student behavior top concerns

GLENDALE, Ariz. — All those missing doubles and triples, well, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks he knows where at least some of them went. Over the fence. “I think that guys chase exit velocity and launch angle so that doesn’t lend itself to balls in the gap or

A McKinley County judge has stayed the case of a Flora Vista man accused of killing his 11‑month‑old son, whose partially buried body was found in a ditch two days after he was reported missing. District Judge Bradley Keeler suspended John Hannon’s criminal case on March 3 and transferred it

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed four education bills that will implement “structured literacy” best practices; permanently establish an Office of Special Education; increase math requirements for teaching licenses; and make health care more affordable for educators. New Mexico has long ranked near the bottom of the

United States Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not envision a career as a judge. Rather, the former law professor and mother of seven children, was “really more thinking about how to balance a career as a lawyer and being kind of a two-career family and having young children

Newcomer Ndidiamaka 'Didi' Okpareke wins strong support to challenge Melanie Stansbury for Congress

Roughly 50% of New Mexico’s state revenue comes from taxing oil and gas sales in the Permian Basin

Next Monday, the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education will begin what is expected to be a series of public meetings discussing the fate of its two elementary school buildings that will close at the end of this school year. The special board meeting will be at 5 p.m. Monday

NM Department of Health confirms additional measles case in southern detention facilities, bringing statewide total to six this year

Students identified in Yazzie-Martinez case continue to lag behind others

Barrett: 'You want a judge of strong character because I think you need to have a judge that can withstand pressure from the outside'

Sponsor Nichole Rogers said legislation gives local Black community 'a seat at the table'

Two students are dead and another was injured in a crash early Sunday morning near the Texas border.

Sunday winner heads to national competition in April

Hundreds call for accountability and answers

Broom takes over following Chief Troy Weisler’s departure; Capt. Bryan Waller named interim deputy chief

Notes and tidbits from Monday's meeting

The New Mexico Lobos begin their quest for their second Mountain West basketball tournament title in three years on Thursday in Las Vegas.The Lobos earned the No. 3 seed in the tournament and will get a first-round bye. UNM will meet either Boise State or San Jose State in a

Aztec Urgent Care is preparing to move to one of the city’s busiest intersections, a relocation its CEO said will improve access for patients and emergency responders as the clinic completes an extensive remodel on North Main Avenue. Currently located at 604 S. Rio Grande Ave., Aztec Urgent Care has

‘We’re kind of dependent on hope,’ UNM fire ecologist says

The single-engine Cessna 400 was attempting an emergency landing, authorities say

SANTA ROSA, N.M. —Fire agencies are responding to a wildfire that has a partial closure of New Mexico State Road 91 in Guadalupe County.The roadway is closed in both directions from mile marker 1 to mile marker 3, both one to three miles south of Santa Rosa.AdvertisementDetails are still limited

'State of the County' address attributes GRT spike to Project Jupiter

Two dozen attorneys general move to invalidate tariffs after Supreme Court shot down previous wave last month

Suit alleged that Albuquerque police failed to investigate a double homicide thoroughly, leading to another

Longtime administrator and educator will help advance high school financial literacy goals, manage budget

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Grant County Sheriff Raul Villanueva used his report at Thursday’s County Commission meeting to bring attention to recent online and phone scams that have bilked residents out of thousands of dollars. He encouraged the public to educate themselves and the elders in their lives,

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which has 11 Republicans and nine Democrats, to vote on Pearce’s nomination Wednesday

The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after the military's deployment of the lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month. The newly announced testing was being carried out to “specifically address FAA safety

FARMINGTON – The track and field season opened Saturday at the Farmington Early Bird Invite, as Bloomfield and Farmington High traded blows at the top of the podium. In the boys competition, Bloomfield’s duo of Donavin Mickas and D'Ante Morgan set the tone in the short sprints. Mickas narrowly claimed

DNA and forensic genealogy determine identity of woman found dead by suicide in a Northeast Albuquerque motel room in 1991

Prosecutors say Meta has failed to disclose what it knew about the harmful effects of its platforms

New Mexico will experience a warming trend with highs in the 60s and 70s, bringing sunny weather and light winds to Albuquerque.

A plea agreement may be in the works for a woman who reportedly desecrated graves, destroyed church property and then attacked a jail guard upon her arrest. Annaleta Bedonie, 19, remains in the San Juan County Detention Center on charges of criminal damage to property, nonresidential burglary and battery on

$4.5 million gift will fund 10 full-tuition scholarships 'in perpetuity'

Albuquerque City Clerk's Office inundated with requests while state task force searches for solutions

Keller: Police chief search down to seven candidates, hopes to have interview process 'wrapped up' in six weeks

Troy Weisler will step down March 13 as the state prepares to name his successor

Friday morning emergency landing attempt left another person critically injured

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —With the search for retired Air Force General William McCasland now in its second week, there is still uncertainty about where he may have gone or whether he is still alive.McCasland was former commander of the the Phillips Research Site and Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —This weekend, students across New Mexico had the opportunity to celebrate American history and culture through poetry at the 21st anniversary of the Poetry Out Loud event.The event consisted of eleven high school students who were state finalists and represented their schools, which ranged across the state.AdvertisementThe event

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Serving a community means getting out to meet with people to understand them and help them understand the mechanisms available to meet their needs, the second candidate for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president said during his campus visit last week. Carlos Rey Romero,

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent A Gila National Forest spokesperson confirmed that Pinos Altos Exploration/Ivanhoe Electric withdrew their plan of operations to explore 642 mining claims staked around Pinos Altos, covering 13,264 acres from Signal Peak in the east to Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery on the west. Ivanhoe

From Glenrio to Manuelito, the centennial Mother Road reveals the stories behind New Mexico’s most distinctive town names

FARMINGTON – The New Mexico Activities Association’s prep basketball tournament is the centerpiece of a busy week across the state in high school sports. Action resumes Tuesday across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, and will conclude on Saturday at The Pit where championships will be handed out. Meantime, the spring sports

Jesus Lopez Jr. pleaded guilty to a pornography charge last year

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The first of four candidates for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president spoke of his own academic journey and how the values of the institution mirror his own during a public meet-and-greet Wednesday afternoon. Jose Coll, a first-generation college graduate and military veteran, told

In a new interactive series, community members pressed DA and gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman on juvenile crime, gun violence and how New Mexico can deliver justice for victims

Coffee shops, soda stores and customized drink concepts are opening across Farmington as younger customers drive demand for specialty drinks and welcoming spaces to meet, study or socialize. Bella Flora & Cafe, owned by Heather Ferrari, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Farmington Chamber of Commerce. Ferrari initially planned

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff A civil rights lawsuit filed Feb. 13 alleges that a former Bayard police officer sexually abused, coerced and inflicted violence on a 16-year-old girl while in his professional capacity. The lawsuit, filed by Singleton Schreiber LLP and co-counsel Daniel Marquez for a plaintiff referred

Law enforcement and loved ones on what would have been Sgt. Michael Schlattman’s 53rd birthday gather to remember his life after he was killed during an I-40 traffic stop

Lujan Grisham says newly signed bill will make New Mexico more desirable for health professionals

Rio Rancho police report outlines moments before fatal collision during I-40 traffic stop

Hundreds of Democratic delegates gathered in a spacious convention hall in Mescalero on Saturday to hear pitches from party candidates seeking their spot on the June primary ballot. State law requires major political parties to host pre-primary conventions each spring during election years. The Republican Party of New Mexico held

All five members back war powers limits on Trump’s Iran campaign, citing constitutional concerns.

A federal court has, for the third time, ordered the U.S. Department of Education to continue mental health grants to schools, but the superintendent of Silver Consolidated Schools isn’t ready to declare a total victory. A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied the Education

Zachary Clay, 41, accused of holding up bank with a hatchet

David Quintana has worked for the department for over two decades, most recently as Programs and Infrastructure Division director

Mescalero Apache consider deal for land west of Las Cruces

Legislation backed by law enforcement officials set to take effect in July

Timing of the full Senate vote is now in the hands of Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Indoor football is coming back Albuquerque with the New Mexico Chupacabras, but these "goat suckers" are aiming not to suck your wallet dry.

Projection for FY26 marks second-consecutive year in the red as one-term mayor seeks reelection

City also elects four city councilors, municipal judge in one of 7 holdouts from Local Election Act

On International Women's Day, Albuquerque first responders are honoring the roles women have played from firefighting to police work.

New Mexico Republican delegates selected two of five gubernatorial candidates during the party’s pre-primary convention Saturday to appear on the June 2 primary election ballot. Both state parties held their pre-primary conventions this weekend, with Republicans convening in Ruidoso and Democrats appearing in neighboring Mescalero, to help candidates from major

Albuquerque Fire Rescue leadership and council agree, though union still faces alleged labor board violations

Former student: 'He impacted so many people through his teaching, through his directing, through his acting'

Mark Zuckerberg contends Meta ended time goals for teenage users

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. —In the real-life testing ground of warfare, drones have shown themselves to be more economical, and often more effective, at getting through modern missile defense systems.Now the Pentagon is working with the Federal Aviation Administration on better ways to defend against drones, one of which

AAA issues parking lot driving recommendations that include being more attentive to drivers and pedestrians

Bernalillo County DA begins three jury trials Feb. 9, 2026, involving charges of sexual assault and kidnapping, child abuse causing great harm, and aggravated battery and trespass.

State still ranks among the bottom nationwide despite gains

The Trump administration’s campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher education. The Pentagon h…

Criminals destroyed the obelisk more than five years ago. City politicians need to stop talking and replace the memorial.

Geologist Fraser Goff shares how the rare volcanic tuff formations came to be in this whimsical pocket Santa Fe National Forest.

Investigators determined the vehicle likely had been traveling over 100 mph on Southfork Road south of Santa Fe when the driver lost control a…

The brother of Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre said his sister spoke of New Mexico's beauty, despite the "house of horrors" she endured.

Barrett's visit, presented by St. John's College and the University of New Mexico School of Law, is part of a tour for her book.

TA Rodeo and family members of the victims identified them in social media posts as Austin Apodaca, 22; Geno Gonzales, 21; and Desiree Trujillo, 21.

The Republican Party of New Mexico hosted its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in Ruidoso on Saturday, selecting the candidates who will appear on the primary ballot.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb. 19, 2026. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb.

The Israeli military says settlers attacked Palestinians near Khirbet Abu Falah on Sunday and that two men died from gunfire.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells reporters in Beijing that the two leaders have had “good exchanges” at the highest levels.

Eddie was also honored for his 10th-grade Personal Project focused on understanding unhoused individuals and immigrants.

A Reading Quest song and poetry workshop, a new SFCC board member sworn in and more Northern New Mexico education news.

The New Mexico Lobos women's basketball team heads into the Mountain West Conference tournament in strong form after closing the regular season with an 86-64 win over the Fresno State Bulldogs women's basketball and a five-game winning streak.With seeding scenarios now resolved, the Lobos enter tournament play as a No.

Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model A…

Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require a reinspection within three business days.

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week.

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A man is accused of breaking into 15 businesses in Albuquerque, stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue put out a garage fire at a home Saturday morning, allowing a family to escape safely.

Clear skies are expected Saturday night, leading to another chilly night in parts of northern New Mexico.

Republican and Democrat activists gathered in southern New Mexico over the weekend for their respective pre-primary conventions, marking a key step in shaping the candidate fields ahead of the June 2 primary elections. While Democrats met in Mescalero and continued tallying votes through the weekend, Republicans convened in nearby Ruidoso,

Two different demonstrations were held in Albuquerque on Saturday regarding the war in Iran.

A large fire in southern New Mexico shut down State Road 2 for several hours on Saturday.

The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks t…

While protests in the Duke City have been plentiful against the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran, a demonstration in support of the war happened Saturday.The demonstrators' support was primarily for the Iranian people and the hope that the war will bring the overthrow of the theocratic regime that has controlled

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull got 239 votes from delegates to the preprimary convention. Doug Turner, a latecomer to the race, got 104.

Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were inj…

Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed these bills: the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S. 3971), t…

This week on "Voices of Taos," editor Geoffrey Plant sits down with Audra Rogers, band leader, vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band Big Violet. Rogers talks about her musical influences — everything from classic rock to Mozart — and the...

Democrats heard from candidates in numerous competitive primary races during a feel-good preprimary convention Saturday.

Henry & The Fish, at 217 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe, is on my rotating tour of lunch spots. Large windows drink in the sun, just per…

Albuquerque - We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. For the week of March 1–6, Albuquerque saw several major incidents, including a plane crash at Los Altos Golf Course that left one person dead and

Gallup's first Native American city councilor spent years watching her city fail its most vulnerable. Now she's in office to change it.

The Pojoaque Pueblo resident, viewed as the nation's top hoop dancer, is also proud of his role as an instructor, carrying on the tradition.

New Mexicans are divided over U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with debates over regime change, civilian deaths and the role of Congress.

A political organization that calls itself the premier communications hub for the progressive movement in New Mexico is making its choice clea…

The district, which has faced state and federal investigations over its treatment of students and staff, as well as a costly lawsuit, could be…

A woman has sued memoir author Amy Griffin, saying Griffin stole descriptions of childhood sexual abuse from incidents in her life. The woman …

Organized by the Knights of Columbus, the program this year will offer 250 slots to those hoping to recognize a veteran.

Authorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people durin…

‘Reaching new heights’ Final beam placed at future Heizer Middle School Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s …

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States.

The latest Israeli strikes in Lebanon followed an Israeli attack Saturday on an oil storage facility in Tehran

Audit of CYFD spending finds $4.2 million in misused dollars state auditors argued did not go toward behavioral health.

In this week's Eye on New Mexico, we are looking at a major bill signed by the governor on Friday, as well as the the State of New Mexico's trial against Meta and the impact of the war in Iran.

The long-held practice of faith leaders ministering to detained migrants has become far more contentious — and consequential — as detention nu…

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran …

Preliminary and partial results show that a new political party led by an ex-rapper is leading Nepal’s parliamentary election, the country’s f…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —One person died in a plane crash that happened at Los Altos Park in Albuquerque on Friday morning.New Mexico State Police say a small aircraft attempted to make an emergency landing at Los Altos Golf Course. The plane then crashed while attempting to make the landing.AdvertisementState police say

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —An attempted stop at a DWI checkpoint Friday night initiated a chase that ended with the arrest of a 22-year-old man on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, a New Mexico State Police social media news release said.Around 10 p.m., a black Kia drove at high speed through

In this edition of Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the end of the regular season for Lobo basketball this Saturday.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —First and foremost, know who you are.That was a central message from a featured speaker at the African American Youth Empowerment Summit.AdvertisementEmmanuel Ehechi Asonye, owner of the online Omenka App and a youth mentor, came to the U.S. from Nigeria and used his own life experience to emphasize

CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. —A large grass fire in Chaves County closed State Road 2 from Lake Arthur to the Eddy County line for most of Saturday afternoon.According to a spokesperson for the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out along State Road 2 near mile post 6. The fire

A federal grand jury indicted a Dulce man on Jan. 21, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury for an alleged attack involving a knife and a table.

Prosecutors dismissed a felony charge against a restaurant owner accused by a New Mexico State Police officer of deleting surveillance footage that had been the subject of a subpoena in a liquor law violation investigation.

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico We…

Albuquerque plans to enhance safety on the Lead/Coal Corridor with new technology and landscaping improvements.

The final candidate for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president wasted no time Wednesday, opening his comments at the public meet-and-greet with exactly what he thought WNMU needs. Mario Martinez, the provost and vice president of academic affairs at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, was the last of the

New Mexico has enacted medical malpractice reform, a significant step aimed at retaining and attracting doctors to the state.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center will have a new operating room director, officials of the county-owned hospital announced at their board of trustees’ regular meeting Wednesday. Chief Nursing Officer Ron Green reported that Erin Winters will serve as the new OR director starting Monday. Green

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Eastern New Mexico University’s women’s basketball team is set to face Texas Woman’s University in the Lone Star Conference tournament semifinals on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) announced the appointment of Craig R. Leager as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, effective July 1.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Bit by bit, the garden at La Plata Middle School is coming back to life. Chickens peck at insects and food scraps scattered in future garden and compost beds. The pond has a new liner, and a greenhouse is starting to take shape. The

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Deputy Chief Matt Broom as the interim chief of the New Mexico State Police.

Expect a mostly sunny weekend, though some high clouds may appear on Saturday. Temperatures will be near average, with Albuquerque seeing highs near 60.

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Note that this list will be updated throughout the week

A group of New Mexico lawmakers representing southeastern districts talked about the results of the 2026 legislative session, which ended on Feb. 19.

The Eastern New Mexico University softball team secured two victories over Sul Ross State in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader held Friday at Lobo Softball Field in Alpine, Texas.

New Mexico has implemented its first rules on mass surveillance technology, restricting data sharing from license plate readers with out-of-state agencies.

SANTA FE — New Mexico is accepting public comment until March 18 on proposed housing recovery efforts on floodplains for homes in Lincoln and Chaves counties.

Court documents show that a man accused of killing three women in Utah was already known to police in Iowa. Twenty-two-year-old Ivan Miller ha…

The attorney general, regulators and others believe a $400 million stock sale to a Blackstone holding company broke state law.

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Candidates cited concerns about having to pay a $2,000 appearance fee for the event.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slashed New Mexico payments for home health aide services by 19% between 2025 and 2026.

The footage released Friday comes nearly a year after the death of 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez.

The Texas Supreme Court is weighing whether Texas can keep closing Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX rocket launches without breaking the state cons…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —KOAT obtained the air traffic control audio from Live ATC following adeadly plane crash at Los Altos Golf Coursein Albuquerque.The audio played details the conversation between an air traffic controller and the small aircraft. A person on the aircraft stated it was losing power and needed to land

After reopening the search for a First Judicial District family court judge and receiving applicants with family law experience, Gov. Michelle…

Roadside memorials, traditionally known as descansos in New Mexico, are protected under state law.

Bills requiring people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote won final approval this week in South Dakota and Utah.

Tarot Moruno, who was arrested earlier this week, denied the allegation and told police he was the victim of a mace attack by the woman.

Two police officers were shot after an incident at Navajo Housing in To'Hajiilee.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says in a court filing Friday that a valid arrest warrant was issued.

A small plane has crashed at Los Altos Golf Course, and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is on the scene.

Albuquerque - Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and New Mexico State Police are responding to a small plane crash on the Los Altos Golf Course. Numerous witnesses contacted us to report officers are clearing people from the crash scene. The New Mexico State Police will be assuming the responsibility

Albuquerque - Around 1:10 PM, a call came out about two Tribal Police officers who were reportedly shot, and that officers were in need of assistance. Deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) rushed to the To’hajiilee Canoncito School area. This is about 38 miles west of Albuquerque and

The Environmental Improvement Board will return to resolve two lingering issues with the PFAS rule on March 23.

New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler will retire from the role next week after serving as chief for almost three years.

Supporters said the reform was necessary to reduce doctors’ insurance premiums and lower the cost to practice in the state.

Albuquerque - On March 5th, 2026, around 1:15 PM, ABQ RAW staff were in our headquarters near the 200 block of San Mateo NE when a man, later identified as 38-year-old Jordan Jones of Albuquerque, approached vehicles in our parking lot and started walking around them. Jones took a keen

New Mexico college students are increasingly interested in criminal justice and computer science, according to Google searches analyzed by Studocu.

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke during the program.

Local and state officials are warning about a scam in which New Mexican residents are told they owe money for unpaid tolls, despite there being no toll roads in the state.

Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. While assisting the Y.M.C.A. and Commercial club joint committee in preparing its report for the Loyal Order of Moose, William E. Gortner came across

A Taos jury found Cesar Garcia not guilty in a case where he allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver last January, while a plea hearing is set later this month in the case where he is charged with first degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Anthony Velasquez last

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five organizations to expand services and programming that help…

As part of the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, residents across New Mexico are invited to help answer that question by deciding what should be p…

A local man was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with the stabbing of another local man in what investigators believe was an unprovoked attack in west Roswell.

New Mexico is once again in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a bombshell report revealed that Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Deb Haaland once flew on a private jet connected to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to reporting by the New York Post, newly

In March, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation about 33 miles northwest of Roswell in Chaves County. The operation will tak…

CLAYTON — The first dedicated film theater in Europe opened in 1899 in France. It was beaten, however, by just two short years by the Washington Iowa State Theater in …

SANTA FE — Four federal inmates held in southern New Mexico detention facilities have tested positive for measles, bringing the number of 2026 measles cases in the sta…

Disappointing amounts of snow this season, and longer than normal lift lines at Taos Ski Valley Saturday (Feb. 21) may have impacted the athletic component of the Ben Myers Ridge-A-Thon fundraiser this year, but it could not dampen the event’s...

Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader at the United World College in Montezuma. She will be traveling to Albuquerque on Sunday to compete in Poetry Out Loud, a nationwide poetry recitation competition. She will also be recognized for writing an original poem. Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader

At the Feb. 25 meeting of the Holy Cross Medical Center board of directors, Chair Paul Sands reported that the hospital is proud to pay a “living wage” to all full-time staff who have successfully completed onboarding and training. Unlike a...

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The Rio Fernando de Taos Revitalization Collaborative gathered input on the next step of the Rio Fernando Revitalization Project in a meeting on Feb. 19: what to do aboutLos Pandos Rd. Los Pandos road, as it runs from Gusdorf Rd. to Paseo del...

The book, written by local author Alicia K. Anderson, takes “ a holistic approach ” to healing burnout. The book costs $21.95, but is available to read for free at both the Las Vegas Carnegie Public Library and the Thomas C. Donnelly Library on the New Mexico Highlands University campus.

A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles according to a March 4 news release from the New Mexico Department of Health. This case brings the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to...

The Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team has completed its annual count of Mexican wolves living in the wild in the Southwest, showing the population had increased to “a minimum of 319” by the end of 2025. It’s an increase of 33 wolves over the...

A new diner in Angel Fire is serving up gumbo, pulled pork sandwiches, catfish beignets and other Southern and Southwestern comfort foods. “It’s good food for everybody — Southwestern comfort food, basically,” John Sturdivant, owner and...

A spate of good economic news has arrived in New Mexico but it's largely due to bad news from around the globe. An ABQ defense firm says they are expanding their workforce to manufacture more drones which have become a weapon of choice in the Ukraine and Middle East wars.DC

Over the years at Zorro Ranch, Jeffrey Epstein instructed his staff multiple times to move petroglyphs estimated to be hundreds of years old for the purpose of decoration, U.S. Justice Department emails and photos released in January...

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A Roswell woman was charged and arrested last week in connection with a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision nearly two years ago that resulted in the death of the pedestrian.

New Mexico made strong progress in its goals to reform its troubled foster care system last year and is ready to start work on another set of goals, the state and plaintiffs in a landmark child welfare lawsuit said Monday (March 2). The New...

After serving in multiple roles at the Roswell Police Department (RPD) for more than 19 years, Alberto Aldana has now stepped into the department’s top job, RPD chief,…

Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we have a local newspaper again.” Many do not realize that we have revived, renovated, and built strong local newspaper…

The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus has appointed Bryan Walck deputy executive director of operations, according to a news release. Walck brings nearly two decades of public transportation experience to the Blue Bus. He will...

Dennis Tim Salazar is the next mayor of Española.

Plaintiffs in the landmark education lawsuit known as Yazzie/Martinez argue in new court documents the New Mexico Public Education Department’s action plan to address the complaint’s concerns still falls short. It lacks a full cost analysis,...

Reports first surfaced in October and work began in December, but a January test revealed two problem areas

The plan for an outdoor play-and-learn area at the Roswell Public Library continues to move toward an eventual groundbreaking, with the selection of a contractor now i…

Taos County saw major shifts in crime patterns over the last three years, changes driven in part by drug trafficking trends, funding cuts to animal welfare groups and expansions in law enforcement. According to annual crime data from the Taos...

A second bomb threat targeting Taos County Plaza last Tuesday night (Feb. 24) prompted another lockdown of the square within a week of a nearly identical incident on Feb. 18. Taos Police Chief Ron Montez Jr. said the department is working...

Social media use has contributed to the prevalence and severity of mental health problems in New Mexico’s children, but their parents and grandparents are ill equipped to protect them, a University of New Mexico professor of child psychiatry...

Chama Valley Superintendent Anthony Casados is on paid administrative leave following a Feb. 17 vote by the Chama Valley School Board to investigate him and itself.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff A public survey for Bayard residents is now available, seeking input on what the city will do with the 675-acre Foy property which it acquired last year. The survey will close March 16, and the city also plans to host a visioning workshop March

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Mentors and opportunities for community involvement are keys to higher education success, according to Sharon Jones, the third candidate in the running for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president to visit the campus. During that visit Tuesday, she shared how those had applied in

According to a report delivered to the Taos County Commission by Roberto Zaragoza, Taos Central Dispatch communications director, Taos County Fire & EMS responded to a majority of fire and medical related 911 calls across the county in January...

Taos County released limited and redacted information related to how they recovered from last June's sophisticated ransomware attack, which extracted a total of 2 terabytes of data, according to an incident report dated July 8, 2025. County...

The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association will host its 2026 Northeast Regional Meeting Thursday, April 2, at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, according to a news release. “Our agenda is packed with timely, practical information tailored to...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Feb. 25, 2026 – March 1, 2026 Feb. 25 6:09 p.m. Harassment, Lovato Place — A caller from the NEST shelter said a few men there were...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Animals currently in care: 86 Total intakes this week: 25 Transfers this week: 1 Animals in foster: 26 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...

Police have charged a teen boy in the shooting death of 30-year-old Malik Isaiah Richards late last month. Prosecutors arrested 16-year-old Seth Gomez and booked him into a juvenile detention facility on multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder. An investigation into Gomez began after New Mexico State Police officers responded

Luna Community College (LCC) has received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirming that its Institutional Actions Council (IAC) has concurred with the findings of a Focused Visit peer review team, the visiting team sent by HLC to evaluate LCC’s progress, and affirmed that the College has demonstrated

The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning is sponsoring

Some New Mexico voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of municipal elections across the state, delivering decisive victories in some cities, razor-thin margins in others, and at least one high-profile mayoral upset. In Española, incumbent first-term Mayor John Ramon Vigil was defeated by former City Councilor Dennis

Early risers were able to see the Earth's shadow partially cover the full moon on Tuesday morning as it set over south Roswell.

The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, recogniz…

ALBUQUERQUE — A former federal wildlife disease expert is now leading New Mexico’s Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division, bringing specialized experience in an…

Councilor Paul WymerRio Rancho, the state's third largest city, chose GOP City Councilor Paul Wymer as their favorite mayoral candidate last night, sending him to an April 14 run-off election with Democrat Alex Piland.Wymer goes into that second election a heavy favorite after claiming 45 percent of the vote in

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, shows a sharp setback in mountain snowpack and continued slow decline at Bluewater Lake, while the Rio San Jose registered…

Grants, N.M. - Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Grants, NM…

Carmen C. GonzalesCarmen C. Gonzales, 88, of Milan, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1937, in Terrero, New…

SANTA ROSA — Procedural error accounts for why charges against an Albuquerque man facing 11 counts, four of them felonies, were not filed for about 17 months after the…

For the past several weeks, many residents who rely on Roswell Transit’s north-south route have been walking more to visit the Walmart Supercenter.

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care…

Orlando RomeroOrlando Romero, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 24, 1941, in Cubero, New…

has many athletes to recognize for their accomplishments in 4A District 5.Promise Garcia was named All-District First team for the GHS Girls’ Basketball Team.…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County residents considering a run for local office now have a major deadline on the calendar. Filing Day is Tuesday, March 10,…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - As February turned into March, fishing in Cibola County took another step toward spring.Bluewater Lake is OPEN and ICE-FREE, which is the…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A good yard sale attracts a crowd, and that’s just what Silver Consolidated Schools found when it opened up the basement of Sixth Street Elementary School on Saturday, offering items from the school’s past for free. Superintendent William Hawkins said there were so many

Diminished snow pack in New Mexico, as well as ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures, could mean an active wildfire season across the state through June, according to a new long-term forecast and the National Weather Service. Fire season has already begun in New Mexico: Much of northeast New Mexico is

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 24 and March 2, 2026: Loriann Garcia, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. David Salazar, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Jennifer J. Cruz, Breaking an Entering, Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Richard R. Tafoya, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Shoplifting (Over

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has officially ended the practice of placing childre…

There is an old adage that if March comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion.

Property on East Second Street, slated to be the location of a Community Solar Project, is being considered for an industrial revenue bond of up to $4.8 million to ass…

During the “Taking Out the Trash” event in March, city residents can get rid of their spring-cleaning large-item trash free of charge.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war in Iran is set to continue with no plans set on a timeline or exit strategy.

Deb Haaland Is the debate over debates over? It seems so.After weeks of chiding from Sam Bregman for not agreeing to debates, Deb Haaland's camp has clarified that there is one debate scheduled and she will take part:The announcement comes after Haaland agreed to the debate in September 2025. The

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Bernadine Martin has resigned from her position as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Distr…

About $1.3 billion could flow to infrastructure projects across New Mexico, including Chaves County, under a bill approved by lawmakers in the final days of this year’…

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According to WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States to Live In” study, New Mexico ranks dead last in the nation — a sobering distinction that underscores years of troubling trends in education, health, and public safety. The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 51 separate indicators, including affordability, economic performance, education

An op-ed penned by Javier Martínez, Reena Szczepanski, Day Hochman-Vigil and Raymundo Lara and published in the Albuquerque Journal and the Los Alamos Reporter paints a glowing picture of the 2026 Legislative Session. But New Mexicans say the self-congratulatory tone ignores a glaring reality: meaningful crime reform once again died

Friday's dismissal of a second lawsuit challenging Duke Rodriguez's right to be on the June 2 primary ballot sets the stage for the next big moment--Saturday's GOP preprimary at Ruidoso where delegates from across the state will vote on placing candidates on the ballot. Insiders don't expect Rodriguez, nicknamed the

LAS CRUCES — A researcher at New Mexico State University known for his saffron research projects in Northern New Mexico is exploring how the crop fares in central and southern parts of the state, as well as how well the crop will grow alongside other New Mexico crops such as

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly immigration and border crime enforcement statistics Friday, outlining a significant number of federal charges filed over the past week as part of ongoing border security operations in the state. According to the report, in the one-week period

Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world music at the Plaza Hotel on March 14. Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world

Pacquiao is a 4-year-old black-and-white heartthrob with a champion’s comeback story. He got his name the day he arrived, front paws wrapped up from injuries, looking exactly like he was wearing the tiniest pair of boxing gloves. Life had clearly gone a few rough rounds, but thanks to the sh…

On Presidents Day, scouts from The Conquistador Council Troops 2, 7 and 72 participated in a flag raising at Trinity United Methodist Church to replace an old worn-out…

Honoring area writers and historians of New Mexico

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, including registration, insurance and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties…

SANTA FE — According to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team has completed the annual population count an…

CHICAGO, Feb. 27 (Reuters) — Bird flu has wiped out 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania in the past month, a swift and devastating loss that veterinarians and industr…

A plan to provide much-needed behavioral health resources for Roswell continues moving forward this past week after being recommended by members of the city’s Legal Co…

Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The East side Elks’ soliciting committee, composed of H.G. Murphey, Dr. C.S. Losey and M.M. Padgett, was out today disposing of tickets to those

An Escalante High/Middle School teacher and football coach said false allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student left him on leave from his job, despite multiple investigations finding the claims are false.

ALBUQUERQUE — A Carlsbad man is facing federal charges after allegedly firing a rifle at an Eddy County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a call last fall.

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Standards & Consumer Services (SCS) Division and State Metrology Lab recognize Weights and Measures …

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has chosen Roswell as one of the cities taking part in research about the physical well-being of the nation’s…

SANTA FE — Members of the public will have opportunities to provide input as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife shapes its proposals for potential changes to severa…

SANTA FE — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with New Mexico and 15 other states on Tuesday in the latest court victory against the U.S. Department of Education…

A Santa Fe district judge on Friday dismissed a legal challenge seeking to remove Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez from the 2026 primary ballot, marking the second court ruling this week rejecting claims about his eligibility. State District Judge Matthew Wilson determined that the most recent complaint, filed by fellow

Earlier in the month, the Conquistador Council Scouts, city of Roswell team members and everyday citizens came together to raise the flags for the Roswell 250 Field of…

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

The first Council Connection, a series of public forums organized by the city of Roswell, drew a sizable number of residents early Monday evening. And quite a few of t…

The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site near his residence. Several residents of Bonita Estates near Storrie Lake raised concerns about the site. The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site

Students at Roswell High School (RHS) eagerly took advantage of the opportunity to sample what career paths are available in Roswell, Chaves County and around the stat…

Romero and Stansbury in DCWhen ABQ Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury invited Santa Fe state Rep. Andrea Romero to be her guest at the State of the Union Tuesday night the Alligators started splashing. Like many other Dems, the pair boycotted the actual speech and instead joined Epstein survivors to mark

The 10 teams that competed in Sunday’s Knowledge Bowl showed off their trivia skills by answering questions across several categories.

Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell (ENMU-R) recognized two outstanding faculty members with the prestigious National Institute for Staff and Organizational Developm…

Far-left New Mexico Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez is drawing sharp criticism after making what many are calling an insane claim about voter ID laws, asserting that Republicans support voter identification requirements because “they don’t want women to vote… they don’t want working families to vote.” New Mexico Democrat Rep. Teresa

As 2024-2025 NM Vistas data shines a spotlight on student outcomes across New Mexico, charter school leaders from across the Enchanted Circle have formed a coalition designed to strengthen public education for students in rural areas. The...

Designed to be a “one‑stop shop,” the BRIC is poised to strengthen small businesses, nurture start‑ups, and streamline access to essential services, according to a press release from Taos MainStreet. Located at 115 Civic Plaza Dr., the BRIC...

In the past year, plans for two gargantuan data centers have been announced in New Mexico, and electric utilities have come to see data center development as a driving force behind growth and need for increased generation. With several data...

Kevin Whitefeather (Cordova) of Taos Pueblo — former Tribal official, founder of Whitefeather Native Cultural Tours and cofounder of Recovery Works! — has died, leaving behind a legacy of bringing people together at the Pueblo, in the Taos Valley...

Holy Cross Medical Center will assume management of Taos Orthopaedic Institute beginning Saturday (March 1), according to a press release. The hospital said the move will keep existing orthopedic care in place while expanding specialty services...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Feb. 18, 2026 – Feb. 22, 2026. Feb. 18 1:23 a.m. Disturbing the Peace, Weimer Road — Caller said someone kept knocking on their door, then...

Duke Rodriguez successfully jumped over one legal hurdle Tuesday. Now he has one to go before he is free and clear to make his run for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination. . ..A state judge dismissed a court challenge filed against the Republican gubernatorial candidate. But the question of whether

From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what is known at the United World College castle Monday morning. Medina, Seymour and Montoya helped establish Escuela Antonio Jose Martinez at the site in the 1970s. From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 20, the U.S. Forest Service released that it is issuing $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024, delivering…

New Vistas provides developmental evaluations and therapy for babies and toddlers who have a developmental delay. New Vistas provides developmental evaluations and therapy for babies and toddlers who have a developmental delay. New Vistas has spent nearly five decades supporting families and individuals with disabilities across northern New Mexico, with

The Lovington Leader hosted a retirement party for John and Jeanine Graham on Feb. 13. Friends, family and community members turned out for the event. The Grahams owne…

In April of 2025, voters approved a General Obligation (G.O) Bond in the amount of $7.3 million. The Mora Independent School District (MISD) Board of Education along with our staff, students, and administration are very grateful to the community and will never tire of expressing our gratitude. In September 2025

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CatarinoHernandezCatarino Hernandez, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Milan, New Mexico. Born on…

A crane operator placed two columbarium structures at South Park Cemetery on Monday.

SANTA FE — Senate Bill 104 (SB 104) was unanimously accepted. It creates a new removal process for commissioners on the New Mexico State Wildlife Commission, an indepe…

Marijuana magnate and GOP gubernatorial hopeful Duke Rodriguez didn’t just want legal weed in New Mexico—he was willing to pay for it. A decade of campaign finance records reveals an unabashed pattern of financial support for the very Democrats who made legalization a reality.Records from the past ten years show

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) commemorates the 135th anniversary of its founding, marking more than a century of leadership, discipline and service to the S…

Cindy De Champs’ third grade national award-winning readers at Los Niños Elementary School. Cindy De Champs’ third grade national award-winning readers at Los Niños Elementary School. Students at Los Niños Elementary School are proving that winter break is the perfect time to get lost in a good book. Principal Melissa

Members of the Memorial Middle School BPA chapter recently participated in the 2026 New Mexico BPA State Leadership Conference in Albuquerque, held February 19–21, 2026. Students competed in a variety of business and leadership events, demonstrating excellence in workplace skills, professionalism, and industry knowledge. There were over 620 student members

Nancy Casper, right, is the new interim director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office. The longtime FEMA official is pictured in 2022 receiving a certificate from former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell recognizing her for achieving the agency’s highest level of emergency management expertise. Nancy Casper, right, is the

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between Feb. 17 and 23, 2026: Amity Francine Maes, Shoplifting ($250 or Less), Criminal Trespass (Unposted), Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Dominick Quintana, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), APO Arrest Order, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply.

“American Heart Month, which is February, is a critical public health initiative designed to combat the leading cause of death globally,” said Dr. Eric Cohen, Eastern …

Sen. Lujan Can the GOP take advantage of an obscure state election law to reverse their historic failure to field a candidate against Dem US Senator Ben Ray Luajn in the November general election? That's the question now that the GOP's only candidate--Rio Rancho's Christopher Vanden Heuvel--failed to submit enough

Hobbs boy surrounded by love after loss Chrstina Holt/News-Sun DALLAS, Texas — The 10-year-old Hobbs boy who lost his mother, Megan Runnels, in a fire last month is now living with the Cardona family in the Dallas, Texas, area – a decision made by his mother in her final moments.

A tragic Monday unfolded across New Mexico as two separate law enforcement incidents shook communities from Albuquerque to Fort Sumner — including the heartbreaking line-of-duty death of a veteran sergeant with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Monday evening that one of its sergeants

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground is starting to shake in the Permian Basin and those who live in the region are beginning to take notice even as scientist watch the number of earthquakes in the region skyrocket. The sheer number of

The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session concluded with a sharp partisan divide over public safety, taxes, healthcare, immigration policy, and government expansion. While lawmakers advanced several significant measures, dozens of high-profile proposals were defeated, leaving both sides claiming victories and frustrations. Among the most notable bipartisan wins was HB80, which

Lawmakers tackled several big public education issues in the 30-day session, and approved legislation changing how math and literacy are taught in public schools, along with standards for teacher preparation. Lawmakers also passed a bill to codify the Office of Special Education under the Public Education Department. Two bills also

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse and rape that some readers may find deeply upsetting. Discretion is advised. Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated John David Lee Jr. had been released from custody on house arrest. This is incorrect. The San Miguel County

Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. St. Michael’s College will provide the opposition for the Highlands Cowboys tonight when the two quints square off at 8 o’clock in Stu Clark

Healing trauma – at an individual as well as at the community level – is the focus of a free event that welcomes mental health professionals and locals who are open to learning more about their wellbeing. Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Community Together will take place March 13 from 9

Speaker Javier Martinez"The House ran circles around the Senate." So declared a weary Senior Alligator traversing the Roundhouse halls on the last night of the 30 day legislative session. Their analysis was not fatigue-induced but an apt summary of the continued shift in the balance of power toward the 70

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland listened to concerns about New Mexico Highlands University’s claim with FEMA during a campus tour on Feb. 12. Haaland is one of two declared candidates in the race for governor; the other candidate is Sam Bregman, who is currently district attorney for Bernalillo County. Haaland’s

An often bitter battle over medical malpractice reform ended late Wednesday with the Senate approving a House bill that for the first time caps punitive damages in malpractice cases.The victory was especially sweet for reformers, including House sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler, coming as it did after attempts by Senate Judiciary

Construction will begin Summer 2026 on a new water treatment plant that will nearly double the City of Las Vegas’ water capacity and ensure safe drinking water for generations to come. The City of Las Vegas’ new water treatment plant, designed in partnership with the New Mexico Environment Department, will

In the final stretch of New Mexico’s legislative session, two sweeping gun control measures championed by progressive Democrats have effectively collapsed — a major victory for New Mexicans’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 17, the so-called “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act,” was rolled indefinitely in the

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 10 and February 16, 2026: Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman, Kidnapping (Second Degree) - Attempt, Aggravated Burglary (Deadly Weapon), Armed Robbery - Attempt, Aggravated Battery, Child Abuse, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle (First Offense) - Attempt, Battery,

Two of the most hotly debated bills of the session — one targeting emissions policy and the other unconstitutional sweeping gun regulations — triggered marathon hearings, sharp partisan divides, and dueling victory statements this week at the Roundhouse. On Wednesday, the Senate rejected Senate Bill 18, the so-called “Clear Horizons

A Las Cruces woman is behind bars after police say she gave birth to a baby girl inside a portable toilet and left the newborn in the holding tank, resulting in the child’s death. According to authorities, 38-year-old Sonia Jimenez was arrested following an investigation that began late Saturday night.

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A long-running effort to overhaul how New Mexico oversees its public schools came to an abrupt halt this week, leaving the governor with even greater control over an education system that continues to rank last in the nation — behind all 50 states and the District of Columbia — according

Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov. Levi Hill/News-Sun Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, made the ballot for the June primary in the race for New Mexico’s next Lt. governor, facing off against two other Republican candidates. Gallegos needed, 2,351 nomination signatures by Tuesday. He told the News-Sun he had more than

A sweeping gun control proposal that critics say represents one of the most extreme assaults on the Second Amendment in New Mexico history is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 17, which would ban the sale of a broad range of semi-automatic firearms and impose heavy new mandates

In a move critics are calling reckless, ideologically driven, and economically devastating, New Mexico Democrats have fast-tracked House Bill 9 (HB 9)—the so-called “Immigrant Safety Act”—through the Legislature and toward the governor’s desk, setting the stage for what opponents warn could be mass job losses, municipal insolvency, and a collapse

Permian Basin in dire need of power Levi Hill/News-Sun The Delaware Basin of Southeast New Mexico is starving. Every economic development opportunity that could possibly come to New Mexico — from nuclear facilities, including upgrades at Urenco USA, to data centers — all need one thing: Power. And it is

Turning investment into impact: Reflecting on JF Maddox Foundation’s 2025 funding initiatives From past experiences, we know when we work together and form meaningful partnerships, our community thrives. 2025 was no exception. This past year, the JF Maddox Foundation had the honor to collaborate with community partners across the county

New Mexico lawmakers are poised to consider two sweeping and dangerous constitutional amendments that would permanently upend how the state Legislature operates — and critics warn the proposals would crush transparency, overwhelm citizen legislators, and ram through controversial policies with little public input. House Joint Resolutions 6 and 7, sponsored

January 22, 2026 By Shaun Banther Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and...Read More

A sweeping and highly controversial piece of legislation that critics warn could devastate rural New Mexico communities is now headed to the New Mexico House floor, where it will be debated today beginning at noon, with a live webcast available on the Legislature’s website under the “Webcast” tab. House Bill

Far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez is once again drawing sharp criticism after publishing an incendiary op-ed that demonizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), echoes open-borders talking points, and casts federal law enforcement as rogue actors—while downplaying the real consequences of lax border policy on New Mexico communities. In the Albuquerque Journal

We are pleased to announce that Curry County has been awarded the 2026 Summer Internship Program!...Read More

On Thursday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. (or 15 minutes after the House floor session, whichever is later), the New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee will meet in Room 317 to hear House Bill 9 (HB 9)—a sweeping, far-left proposal that would effectively shut down Immigration and Customs

NMJC to buy former hospital building for $1.75 million Levi Hill/News-Sun Pending an environmental study and approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Junior College will soon be the owners of the former Lea Regional Medical Center campus. NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve

In her final State of the State address Tuesday, Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out an expansive agenda for the 30-day legislative session, pitching it as a call for bipartisanship while reviving some of the most divisive proposals of her two terms — including a renewed push to restrict firearms in

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer that often goes unnoticed, but in Lea County, diabetes is a growing epidemic. Thanks to state funding, Nor-Lea Hospital will soon be helping fight this silent killer and helping Lea Countians stay healthier. Nor-Lea recently received

Long John Silvers demolished, but company promises return to Hobbs Levi Hill/News-Sun A decades-old staple at the corner of Turner and Bender is gone. The Long John Silver’s restaurant has been demolished. But the fish and chicken eatery isn’t giving up on Hobbs. If anything, it’s doubling down, rebuilding the

I see stupid people And Their Anti-Science Fearmongering Could Cost This State Everything John R. Grizz Deal/CEO, IX Water I see stupid people. Not the harmless kind who get lost in the Walmart parking lot, but the ones who descend on public hearings like a flock of caffeinated pigeons, clutching

Tatum first grader rings bell after cancer battle Denise Marquez/News-Sun Forget Santa’s sleigh bells. For one Tatum first-grader, the most meaningful Christmas sound was a bell she rung signaling the end of her cancer battle. Adalee Torrez, age 7 of Lovington and a first grader at Tatum Elementary School, rang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...

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

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

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

With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...

Luna County was presented with a prestigious award last Thursday at the board of county commissioner’s meeting. County Manager Chris Brice presented t...

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

1975 brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. The year also marked the beginning of the Hollywood blockbuster age with the rel...

People from across Luna County packed themselves into the Train Depot Tuesday night to hear candidate campaigns and agendas in one of the best attende...

Kickin’ it at the Deming Luna County Animal Shelter may seem like a resort for the homeless pets that are residents at the facility, but according to ...

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair has officially returned to Deming, and cowboys around the area are itching to get into the saddle. From Youth e...

Red Mountain Middle School music teacher Gerard Flores will be before Judge Jennifer DeLaney in New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court for a Detenti...

Improvements to Columbus Elementary School are inbound after last Thursday’s school board meeting. The board approved two high ticket items, including...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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