By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The year 2025 was an eventful one for the town of Silver City, with the on-time, under-budget completion of the new Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Community Recreation Center, the early retirement of longtime Town Manager Alex Brown, Town Council elections, a new 10-year

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

Companies in Bernalillo County that receive public money and tax breaks will now have to show how they will invest in our local workforce.

They were arrested in Fort Sumner, authorities said

Bills would change math instruction, raise student teacher salaries and create an Office of Special Education

US Attorney's Office for South Carolina files notice against Jaremy Smith in death of EMS worker

Regents step up support to 9 credit hours per semester

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Sandia National Laboratories plans to hold a controlled explosives test on Thursday, Feb. 26.The test has been planned to happen sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the south side of Kirtland Air Force Base.AdvertisementSome residents in Albuquerque could hear an explosion during the experiment. Black

The last minute legislation made the deadline but saw funds slashed in half

New Mexico homes are known for their charm but how do you know you're buying a solid one if you're buying an older one?

Report also presents outcome of 2024 police shooting in Las Cruces

15 states say the CDC's new childhood vax requirements unlawful

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

A UNM professor is making a difference by teaching, grooming dogs and helping veterans in need through his organization, Vets for Pets.

Lion dances, martial arts light up Lunar New Year

World-renowned French composer's emails detail close ties with disgraced financier

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina is seeking the death penalty against Jaremy Smith, who was found guilty of killing a state police officer in New Mexico.The deadly crime spree allegedly started in March 2024, when an EMS worker was kidnapped in a carjacking and eventually

The proliferation of car washes in Albuquerque has become a running joke on social media, but many have taken advantage of this industry to laugh all the way to the bank.

A New Mexico couple is headed back home from Mexico after an uptick in violence led to them getting stuck in Puerto Vallarta.

Notes and tidbits from Wednesday's meeting

Suspect had barricaded himself in burning home during Tuesday fatal incident

San Juan County Chief Deputy District Attorney Gary Risley has announced his re-election campaign for San Juan County probate judge. Risley has 40 years legal experience with 20 years practicing in the areas of estate planning and probate law. He recently left private practice to work in the District Attorney’s

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The northeastAlbuquerque home made famous by Breaking Badhas a new owner.Streamer Adin Ross said on Instagram that he bought the property near Montgomery and Eubank for $1.3 million after an intense bidding war.AdvertisementBreaking Bad house in Albuquerque back on the marketdocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { const links = [ ...(document.querySelectorAll(`#video-e4302298-6412-4e7b-a3f1-1592be67d7d3`)

Four-time Olympian sets American record for 200 meters

KIRTLAND – The District 1-4A girls championship tournament title game is set, and as expected, it will take place Friday night at Bronco Arena where the top-ranked Kirtland Central Broncos will face the defending Class 4A champion Gallup Bengals. After a pair of runaway victories at home by both Kirtland

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas reflected about this year’s 30-day legislative session as a whole after its conclusion last Thursday. Terrazas, a Republican, told the Daily Press that he was focused on addressing roads, the state’s doctor shortage,

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 Public Education Department should throw out its court-ordered plan for remedying inequities in how the majority of public school students in New Mexico are educated and start over. That’s what the plaintiffs in the long-running Yazzie/Martinez case told a state judge last week. They’re asking the court to order

New Mexico health officials on Tuesday confirmed the first measles case of the year, a federal inmate held in the Hidalgo County Detention Center with an unknown vaccination status. State health officials said in a news release they were working with Hidalgo County officials to ensure quarantine and vaccination rules

About 15K gallons released into a stormwater catchment pond on the West Side

TIJERAS, N.M. —The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is inviting the community to help decorate a memorial for Sergeant Michael Schlattman, who was killed in the line of duty when a semi-truck hit him during a traffic stop on I-40 near Carnuel.Captain Matthew Rael, who met Sergeant Schlattman in 2012 when

Former Republican New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce faced multiple rounds of questions about his public lands record Wednesday during his first U.S. Senate committee confirmation hearing for director of the federal Bureau of Lands Management. If the Senate confirms him, Pearce, who represented the state’s 2nd Congressional District from 2011

FARMINGTON – Piedra Vista and Farmington High baseball teams look to improve on last year’s postseason, hoping to leverage returning experience to make deeper runs this season. The Panthers struggled to score enough runs to support their pitchers, while the Scorpions needed stronger pitching to contain opponents in the state

After pecking away for years, the Trump administration Wednesday finally erased all remaining endangered species protections for the lesser prairie-chicken, whose “booming” and red-throated mating dance highlighted biologists’ efforts to carve out more safe habitat across the Southwest in recent decades. The charismatic grouse, whose recent habitat includes the far

A "cool" front will clear New Mexico on Thursday but we're not going to be much cooler from it, unfortunately.

Ivory Hernandez faces up to 40 years in prison

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

State Police say a 16-year-old faces second-degree murder and other charges after he killed a 30-year-old man in Buena Vista

Suspects gun down man, then take his rifle, alcohol, according to court records

In this edition of Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the Lobos' tough game against Nevada where they lost 67-60.

Project confirmed after decades of calls for suicide deterrents from public safety advocates, victims' families

Lawmakers hope to revisit the ban next year

Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills

Cannabis entrepreneur still faces one other petition focused on residency requirement

Bill approved by lawmakers last week caps punitive damages for the first time in the state

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…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —PNM is hosting a bill assistance event Thursday in Albuquerque.Representatives will be available in person to help customers apply for assistance during a community career fair hosted by Goodwill Industries International.AdvertisementIt's from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Center at 5000 San Mateo Blvd. NE

While the continued funding of a federal mental health grant to Silver Consolidated Schools is still in question, the district will be able to continue its programs thanks to a state initiative, an administrator reported Wednesday to the school board. Cindy Barris, associate superintendent for instruction, told board members during

An EMT was stabbed in the throat Wednesday afternoon by a patient being transported to the hospital from Mimbres, forcing his partner to rescue him from the vehicle and flee. The EMTs were picked up by a contractor with the Chino Mine and later transported to Gila Regional Medical Center.

One of the five finalists for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president is no longer in the running. A Tuesday afternoon press release from WNMU said Cameron Wesson, provost and vice president for academic affairs at La Salle University, has withdrawn from consideration. He had been scheduled to make a

Former New Mexican congressman Steve Pearce faced a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management.The director of the Bureau of Land Management oversees nearly 10 percent of all land in the United States, much of it in Western states such as

Former Interior secretary would raise minimum wage, ban rent fixing and invest in renewable energy if elected

Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is now accepting applications from residents for the latest flood-related financial assistance for homes that were impacted by the 2024 flooding in Roswell and Chaves County. The New Mexico Home Recovery Program will provide grants for repairs, reconstruction or new

Jason Gomez's estate alleges city, police failed to keep park safe

Albuquerque, NM and Florence, SC - Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced that it filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, of Marion, South Carolina, for the 2024 kidnapping, carjacking, and murder of a Marion County

Police used license plate readers to trace a vehicle at the scenes to the alleged vandal

New Mexico State Police: Officer is OK

We're showing our Love 4 Pets with the help of two New Mexico organizations, home to Spotty and Maleficent.

Semi-truck rams into his vehicle, authorities report

Early-morning burglary draws bipartisan condemnation, raises concerns about possible political motives

Village leadership failed to follow competitive bidding process, signed contract with unlawful prepayment clause

Five candidates to meet with regents, public

Should New Mexico lawmakers finally get a salary for their work? That is something voters will decide in November.

Is crime "creeping up the hill" in Rio Rancho? The City of Vision has historically had lower crime rates than the rest of the state and nation.

New legislation would also require grocery stores to disclose facial recognition technology

Audit details overwhelmed staff, inability to record medical data, waitlist for detox

​​By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A former Grant County sheriff’s deputy disputes allegations that he did not report an incident involving the death of a bunny to an internal investigator, and his attorney said legal action is planned against the department. In a Feb. 3 article in the Daily

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

Advocates say IHS patients shouldn't receive treatment considered antiquated in the private sector

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From crime bills to child care and road funding, here’s what lawmakers passed — and what got left on the Roundhouse cutting-room floor

NM’s rural counties shouldn’t rely on private prisons as an economic model, Vasquez says

Los Lunas drivers are frustrated with construction traffic, though Village leaders say relief should be on the way.

'I appreciate what this bill is trying to accomplish,' House Minority Whip says

The Fort Lewis College Honors Recital, endowed by the late Walter Dear, is back. At 3 p.m. Sunday in Roshong Recital Hall, the Music Department will showcase student performers in a special, free recital. Seven young musicians will perform works by Gaetano Donizetti, Henryk Wienaiwski, a group of 20th-century composers

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

Nearly 1,000 competitors came to Albuquerque for the U.S. Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships to prove passion, friendship and fitness don’t fade with age

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced on Wednesday it had joined multistate litigation challenging federal health officials’ reduction of the number of vaccines in national recommendations for children. The complaint, filed in U.S. federal district court in San Francisco, seeks to overturn the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Corridor to strengthen supply chains, reduce congestion at coastal ports, according to Bernalillo County

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Three of the five finalist candidates for Western New Mexico University’s 16th president will be on campus this week, and their visits will include opportunities for them to meet with the public. Public meet-and-greets will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and

'All-clear' issued for Taos Plaza Officials issued an "all clear" for the Taos County Plaza area at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 18), after public safety departments and law enforcement personnel responded to a shooting and bomb threat Wednesday...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Two new town advisory committees will be looking at solutions for economic development and recycling after the Silver City Town Council approved their creation at the council meeting Tuesday night. Resolutions forming the Economic Development Research Committee and the Reuse and Recycle Committee were

The beauty world can be hard to navigate but the Glow Up Expo this weekend is set to help you with that so here's a preview.

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

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff An endangered species of bat has been detected far north of its only known roost in New Mexico, thanks in part to citizen scientists here in Grant County. Volunteers, many of them with the Gila Native Plant Society, swabbed area hummingbird feeders over the

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of its own this week, as the community grieves the loss of Sergeant Michael Schlattman.

Lawmakers commit to pursuing gun control in the future: 'I don't feel we can give up,' key sponsor says

Proposals would have loosened regulations on townhomes, bodegas and sanctioned homeless encampments

Lawmakers appropriated $95 million for project in capital outlay bill awaiting final approval

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —Nathan Rivas has been found guilty on all three counts of first-degree murder for his involvement in the Young Park shooting in Las Cruces, which killed three people and injured more than a dozen last year.Last week, a jury also found Tomas Rivas guilty on the same

Interior Department has begun merging its firefighting operations

Alvaro Ramazzini was placed on leave Feb. 6, but Albuquerque Public Schools has declined to provide details

The "Green Book," was a vital guide for Black travelers facing discrimination and danger in America from 1936 to 1967. During a difficult time in American history, travelers faced threats ranging from lynchings to beatings and harassment, with no guarantees of safety.For three decades, most hotels and motels refused service

Former NM congressman was nominated to lead Bureau of Land Management in November

The Navajo Nation is helping its members to understand their rights if they encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Winds are expected to ease quickly after sunset as the flow aloft weakens, with a backdoor cold front sliding south into the state overnight.

Former U.S. Congresswoman and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland unveiled her Democratic gubernatorial campaign’s “affordability agenda” in an Albuquerque commercial kitchen Wednesday afternoon. Standing alongside two campaign supporters, state Rep. Cristina Parajón (D-Albuquerque) and Communications Workers of America local 7076 President Megan Green, Haaland surveyed the kitchen space inside

Delisting lifts special federal rules to avoid disruptions to the birds' habitat, which includes New Mexico

Late-January homicide left a 17-year-old boy dead, teenage girl injured

Quick decision finds Nathan Rivas, 18, guilty of first-degree murder in 2025 Las Cruces shooting

New Mexico's case against parent company of Facebook, Instagram enters third week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —In Albuquerque's South Valley, Soilutions, a local company, is celebrating 30 years of business by recycling landscape and food waste into compost, soil, and mulch, keeping hundreds of thousands of pounds of food out of landfills each week.The company receives about 500,000 pounds of food waste weekly, with

Albuquerque - Shortly after 8:40 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Central Ave SE following reports of a fight in progress and a person shot. According to the caller, the suspects fled the area after the shooting. The witness saw the offenders

Attorney General Raúl Torrez plans to work with new legislative truth-finding commission

FARMINGTON – Scorpion Arena has been a good place to be for the Farmington High girls basketball team this season. Home court advantage is an essential property for many teams seeking success against top-tier teams. For the Scorpions (23-3 overall), it’s going to be a key ingredient Friday night when

Durango Police Chief Brice Current testified to the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday in opposition to Senate Bill 26-070, a bill proposing regulations on government access to location information databases such as Flock Safety networks. Current was accompanied virtually by DPD patrol officer Crystal English and resident Matthew Ricketts,

FORT SUMNER, N.M. —Fort Sumner residents are breathing a sigh of reliefafter two dangerous suspects were captured following a tense manhuntthat shut down the community.Jovan Martinez was on the run after state police said he opened fire on an officer two days ago, and a warrant was out for his

The federal government has never acknowledged the history, outside a 1976 GAO report

President touts a booming economy and new health care plans, as NM lawmakers boycott his address

Temperatures could hit 80 degrees in Albuquerque and near 90 degrees in eastern New Mexico this week, bringing early spring warmth and heightened wildfire danger

For the first time since 2021, you can see axolotls at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo's "Life on a Limb" exhibit.

TAOS, N.M. —The New Mexico Department of Transportation is continuing its plan to improve safety at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos, despite the recent resignation of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna.The transportation department says it remains committed to building higher railings on the bridge in hopes of preventing suicides.AdvertisementLast

From crime bills to child care and road funding, here’s what lawmakers passed — and what got left on the Roundhouse cutting-room floor

Santa Fe County and New Mexico officials are investigating building activity at the site, owned by Texas politician Don Huffines.

Haaland talked about her experiences as a struggling single mother years before a political career that took her to Washington.

The New Mexico Republican's confirmation hearing to run the land management agency puts a conversation on public lands in the spotlight.

The Mountain West released its new football schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday, with the addition of newcomer North Dakota State.

The state government has money to burn, and a prominent New Mexico lawmaker said Wednesday that all the University of New Mexico’s athletics d…

The Chama Valley superintendent was placed on leave following a claim he took no action in response to accusations of a teacher's sexual harassment.

The garden's leaders say the change has the potential to increase ticket revenue by more than $60,000 in a year.

The walkout comes after similar actions earlier this month, when students expressed outrage over reports of detained New Mexicans.

The mayor's proposal would have more departments, including land use and emergency management, report directly to the city manager.

Over the course of the legislative session, Earth, Wind and Fire has tracked several bills relating to the environment. Here's where they curr…

The lawsuit argues this revised federal immunization schedule circumvented federal law and will put children in danger.

The city approved a $354,000 agreement with SoundThinking for one year's worth of services for gunshot-detection software.

The plaintiffs argued the state's plan lacked specific strategies for improving academic outcomes and a cost analysis.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for South Carolina is seeking the death penalty for Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, for the 2024 murder of a Marion County EMS worker.

Last year when I spoke to then-Portales Mayor Michael Miller, he was on a mission to improve the Portales Animal Control Shelter before he lef…

Albuquerque - 26-year-old Nathaniel Way of Albuquerque, was arrested inside the U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union located at 7201 Menaul Blvd NE, on February 23rd, 2026 after a short standoff with the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Way began his day by throwing rocks towards businesses at

Jazz, classical music, plays and more entertainment in the Santa Fe area this weekend, plus a peek at Friday's Pasatiempo.

Presbyterian Hospital is set to give newborns special onesies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico is now seeking World War II and Korean War veterans for its 2026 trip to Washington, D.C.

New Mexico has joined a multistate lawsuit against changes to childhood immunization schedules made by President Donald Trump's administration.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is gathering its own information.

In August 2025, a U.S. District Court in Texas vacated the bird's 2022 listing. A federal agency made it official.

Two brothers, Tomas and Nathan Rivas, are the first to be convicted on murder charges stemming from the 2025 shooting.

Ada, a dog, was found in an arroyo, badly wounded, frightened and exposed to the cold. A high school student carried her to safety, and she ar…

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...

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...

A pilot program that places naloxone rescue kits in public locations across Rio Arriba County has coincided with fewer overdose-related 911 calls and fewer overdose deaths, according to a press release from Rio Arriba County Health and Human...

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...

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...

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...

Perched atop Outlaw Hill, The Stakeout is a restaurant, bar and wedding venue overlooking some of Taos’ most striking scenery, including the Rio Grande Gorge and Georgia O’Keeffe’s mesa-turned-muse...

The New Mexico Environment Department’s Emerging Contaminants Program launched an interactive dashboard Feb. 20 that allows residents to view PFAS testing results for their local public water system. The dashboard, which may be viewed at...

Henry Lewis remembers winters in the 1990s where it would snow as much as 225 inches. When he started Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures with his wife Sue in Red River in 1991, they had a fleet of 10 snowmobiles. Today they have 35 snowmobiles, but...

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 count of 319 wolves at the end of 2025 is just shy of the average 320 needed to downlist the species.

Eloisa Bustos, well-known as a longtime volunteer and later office manager for the cathedral, died Feb. 12 at age 88.

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 16 –Feb. 22, 2026. Animals currently in care: No report Total intakes this week: 12 Transfers this week: 1 Animals in foster: 15 Pounds of food: 425 Number of...

A man who claimed to have stabbed someone and planted two pipe bombs in Taos County Plaza Wednesday night (Feb. 18) — forcing the closure of the historic square until officials issued an “all clear” at about 8:40 p.m. — is still at large,...

A Colfax County jury returned a verdict Tuesday (Feb. 17) in favor of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission in a civil case, "State Ethics Commission ex rel. Village of Angel Fire v. Lindsey, et al.", finding that Angel Fire Mayor Barry "B.J."...

After high winds swept through the Village of Taos Ski Valley last week, downing a tree and causing lift holds and closures, the VSTV councilors revisited the urgency of undergrounding electrical lines, a project that started 13 years ago. Downed...

The Town of Taos increased funding for winter air service routes due to lack of snow in their regular meeting Tuesday (Feb. 24). The town provides a minimum revenue guarantee for Contour Airlines and JSX Air to operate our of the Taos Regional...

Haiti's government has retaken control of a key area from powerful gangs as glimmers of life appear in the heart of Port-au-Prince.

Pedro Lopez will return as manager of the Albuquerque Isotopes for a fourth season, the team announced in partnership with the Colorado Rockies.

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

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - With late February arriving and winter starting to ease up, local fishing is shifting back toward access and…

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…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Five years ago, while living in Carlsbad, Grant County native Ashaya Villegas started making beanbag muscle warmers and selling them out of a family member’s home. With a little intervention through her faith, she has expanded to additional creative, handmade gift items that she

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —With wildfire season on the rise, PNM is equipping customers with information on how to be prepared to ensure that they feel safe.PNM's new Public Safety Power Shutoff alert system is designed to keep customers in high-risk fire areas informed before, during and after a major weather event.AdvertisementSome

Means' message that dietary and lifestyle changes are needed to heal an ill and struggling nation aligns closely with that of her ally Health …

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

This week's Athletes of the Week are Antonio DeVargas who placed fifth in 4A in the 215-pound weight class and Paizlyn Turley who placed sixth in the 135-pound…

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

A third location near Miami was also searched. Carvalho previously led public schools in that area.

FORT SUMNER, N.M. —A manhunt for two people in Fort Sumner is over.The De Baca County Sheriff's Office says Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson have been detained and are in custody.AdvertisementNew Mexico State Police issued a shelter in place order for parts of Fort Sumner on Wednesday as they were

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…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – February closed with a familiar headline for Cibola County: the drought map still hasn’t moved, even though winter weather has been…

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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…

GRANTS, NM – This last year, several local students at Grants High School performing arts students had the chance to attend MJ: The Musical – a reminder of…

The Cibola Citizen is inviting hunters across Cibola County to submit photos and short write-ups from the 2025–2026 hunting season for possible publication.The…

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Milan Gym will no longer be open for morning walkers due to lack of participation. If you have any questions regarding this or…

A story on Page A-1 published Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, incorrectly reported Carrie Wood is a co-founder of Three Sisters Collective.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A walking tour of the Pinos Altos Creek trail on Monday afternoon brought attention to some needed improvements to bridges — both the literal and figurative kind. Members of the town’s Trails and Open Space Committee walked the trail, which has been improved in

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management on Feb. 20 opened a 30-day scoping period to receive public input on 32 oil and gas parcels totaling 21,181.2 acres that may b…

Marques Reischl, a former athlete from Tombstone, Arizona, has built a career that spans sports and education.

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

Albuquerque - 47-year-old Taur Mourzagaliev allegedly of Houston, Texas is accused of driving like a mad man during a fatal crash investigation. Around 6:11 AM, local law enforcement agencies were investigating the fatal crash that claimed the life of Bernalillo County Sheriff Sergeant Michael Schlattman. Sgt. Schlattman was hit by

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.

Iranians also last month suffered through the bloodiest crackdown on dissent in the country’s modern history, with security forces killing thousands.

Phillip Chacon is serving prison time in connection with the incident and other violent crimes.

The cannabis entrepreneur faces a second complaint questioning his New Mexico residency after records showed he has voted in Arizona.

Texas congressman Tony Gonzales is resisting growing calls from fellow congressional Republicans to resign over a report of an alleged affair …

It's the state's first confirmed case of measles in 2026, after a statewide outbreak last year infected 100 people.

In a show of support, more than a dozen senior European officials headed to the Ukrainian capital to mark the grim anniversary.

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

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham should be the last executive empowered to use secrecy in killing legislation.

Previous cyberattacks in New Mexico have compromised local governments, universities and health care providers.

Democratic lawmakers stayed seated without clapping during most of Trump's speech, and when Democrats heckled him, Trump proclaimed, “You shou…

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All three mayoral candidates, including the incumbent, favor moving Española's election date to the statewide November day.

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

Española Humane's new $6.7 million clinic will expand spay/neuter and urgent care to serve more animals after 11-month build.

After Christine Robertson refused to sign records, attorney John Day said, "The board then fired her in retaliation."

On inflation, immigration, tariffs and matters of war and peace, he presented a frequently distorted account as he claimed a “turnaround for t…

Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández and Melanie Stansbury and Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján said they would skip the speech.

This February, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting prescribed fire operations in Chaves County. Specifically, the operations are planned to take place on…

The council voted to increase Clark's annual salary by 2% as well as to make him eligible to receive an additional 1% raise.

Thieves took less than eight minutes in October to steal 88 million euros or $102 million worth of crown jewels.

Police charged 16-year-old Seth Gomez with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting Friday in Buena Vista.

The mayor and City Council heard close to three hours of public comment on the Soldiers' Monument during a special meeting.

Sgt. Michael Schlattman, 52, was pinned under his vehicle when it was hit by a semitruck on Interstate 40 during a traffic stop Monday.

The big news yesterday, of course, was President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Only one of New Mexico's federal lawmakers, Rep. G…

Albuquerque - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 24, shortly after 12:30 AM, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to provide additional details about the incident on Interstate 40 near Carnuel and to formally identify the deputy killed in the line of duty. An emotional

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother.

For some, ice hockey draws to mind high-speed collisions, yelling and knocked-out teeth.

New Mexico State Police officers charged an Albuquerque man with multiple counts of child rape after he allegedly admitted to meeting up with a 14-year-old girl in Chimayó.

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

“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 …

Hikers strewn about on the San Vicente Trail below the N.M. 90 bridge cried out in pain as first responders tended to them Sunday afternoon. While the injuries and ailments were not real, the experience the students gained was. The mock mass-casualty incident was the culmination of a Wilderness First

Residents of the neighborhoods around Juniper Street pleaded with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to further consider the traffic and safety ramifications of proposed changes to U.S. 180 that would cut off direct access to their homes during a public meeting on the project Thursday night at the Grant

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…

Temperatures in the Land of Enchantment will reach up to 25 degrees above average this week — potentially breaking records.

SANTA FE — The 2026 legislative session delivered the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget, which totals $33.4 billion — including more than $11 billion from the general fun…

A District Court judge is scheduled to hear a complaint Tuesday that seeks to disqualify Duke Rodriguez from the ballot.

The Santa Fe No Regretskys made it to the final game Monday, which ended in a tie with the Taos Timeless Tigers.

"We have every expectation that everything we did this session will move the needle ... on health care," said House Speaker Javier Martínez, D…

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

“The first thing that we cover is safety,” said Dusty Baker, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) director of Career Area and welding instructor. “I tell my …

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

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

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

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

Margot is 25 pounds of beagle brilliance. She’s a true “nose-forward” dog who lives for a good sniff and would likely excel in scent work or nose games. When she’s not busy exploring the world one smell at a time, she’s happiest being close to her people and occupying laps,

A 19-year-old Ohkay Owingeh man, originally charged with two felonies for a drunk driving car crash into a tree with his underage girlfriend, pleaded down to a single charge of drunk driving.

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

A student's perspective on the meaning of Black history and culture

Prosecutors dropped felony domestic violence charges against a Hernandez man after his ex-wife “made it clear she will not cooperate with the prosecution of this case.”

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.

A relatively short agenda for the Chaves County Commissioners meeting this week allowed time for a presentation about an array of ongoing construction and repair projects.

With the 1981 anthem “Celebrate Good Times” by Kool & the Gang blaring in the hallways, members of the University High School (UHS) Student Council and advisor Deb…

SANTA FE — On Thursday, the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced its formal support for a motion before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC)…

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground …

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.

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

A Colfax County jury returned a verdict Tuesday (Feb. 17) in favor of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission in a civil case, "State Ethics Commission ex rel. Village of Angel Fire v. Lindsey, et al.", finding that Angel Fire Mayor Barry "B.J…

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

Shortly before the New Mexico Legislature ended its 2026 proceedings at noon on Thursday, some members of the Chaves County Commission talked about this 30-day session…

Upon reviewing information recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ordered that the criminal investigation into allegatio…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House voted Saturday to pass a bill that eliminates facility fees — extra charges separate from doctors’ bills — for routine outpatient servi…

SANTA FE — On Sunday, the House of Representatives passed two critical pieces of legislation to grow the state’s public safety workforce and expand support for victims…

ALAMOGORDO — With help from the Forest Service’s National Stream and Aquatic Ecology Center (NSAEC) and partners, the National Forest Foundation and Rio Grande Return,…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill to protect affordable health care coverage for tens of thousands of residents facing the loss of federal support, sendin…

SANTA FE — A bill that would ensure New Mexico students receive high-quality, research-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading has cleared both …

A man who claimed to have stabbed someone and planted two pipe bombs in Taos County Plaza Wednesday night (Feb. 18) — forcing the closure of the historic square until officials issued an “all clear” at about 8:40 p.m. — is still at large, acc…

The Española Municipal election is scheduled for March 3. The roles of mayor, one councilor from each of the four districts and the municipal judge are up for grabs.

Multiple Española City Councilors openly disagreed with the findings in a $20,000 organizational assessment of the city, presented at the Jan. 27 council meeting.

New Mexico motorists and truckers will pay higher fees and taxes on their vehicles under a law signed Thursday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Cypress Garcia was shot to death at Lotaburger in August 2022

In Rio Arriba County, there’s been a steady increase in the number of overdose-related calls to the Rio Arriba County E-911 Center over the past three years with the highest amount coming in last year.

A new company that helps seasonal workers avoid the pitfalls of the job — how to navigate shoulder seasons — won the annual Ski Lift Pitch competition at Taos Ski Valley earlier this month. Sasha Clonts, founder of the Taos-based company, Guide...

Income-eligible seniors can now apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30-50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state program that connected nearly 28,000 New Mexicans with local farmers last year. A Feb. 11 New Mexico...

New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Taos County woman’s convictions of accessory to first-degree murder and other crimes connected to the killing of a man on Thanksgiving Day in 2020, the state Administrative Office of the Courts said. In a...

Almost a year after the towering grandstand was leveled from view, dozens of construction flags flutter on a flattened expanse of dirt — evidence the redevelopment of the old Downs at Santa Fe property is underway south of the city. Officials...

Taos County said in a press release last week that Phase I of construction at the Taos County Detox Facility is complete, and announced the county has entered into a lease agreement with facility operator Rio Grande ATP, a local nonprofit...

Municipalities of Taos County will continue to receive GRT distributions from the county for EMS and Fire Services after a controversial two month pause. The commissioners voted to reinstate the distribution in their regular meeting Tuesday (Feb....

A bill that would make major changes to the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act is headed to the governor’s desk after surviving the scrutiny of a crucial Senate committee and then receiving overwhelming support on the Senate floor late Tuesday...

Northern Arizona braced for continued snowstorms and high winds that caused school closures in Flagstaff and snowfall at the Grand Canyon.

According to a press release by the city of Roswell, the intersection of West Hobson Road and South Sunset Avenue/West Earl Cummings Loop will be closed for an estimat…

National Caregivers Day (NCD) is held on the third Friday of February each year. The day is meant to celebrate the hard work and dedication caregivers commit their liv…

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

SANTA FE — It’s no surprise that accessing healthcare in New Mexico’s sparsely populated and geographically isolated communities is difficult. There is a vast health a…

Religious meaning of the tradition

A version of this article was originally published on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1973.

A donation of more than eight acres next to the Roswell Air Center for use as an emergency landing strip during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (NCAR)…

Illegal street racing has become a big issue in Roswell, according to Chaves County Undersheriff Charles Yslas. The participants of these races range from teenagers to…

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

Roy Arnold GordonRoy Arnold Gordon a beloved father grandfather brother uncle's best friend went to meet the Lord and his savior Jesus Christ on January 20…

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

Angela G SanchezAngela G Sanchez, born on September 6, 1933, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her beloved hometown. Angela…

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

SANTA FE — On Tuesday morning, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee (HAFC) voted 10-7 to advance an amended version of Senate Bill 241 (SB 241): the Childcar…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva on Monday as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department (GSD).

SANTA FE — On Tuesday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed three more pieces of legislation to expand healthcare access and improve the climate for doctors …

Roswell Air Center marked the start of a second commercial passenger route on Tuesday morning with balloons, small souvenirs, refreshments and a ceremony.

SANTA FE — New Mexico's small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17, at 5 p.m. MDT, to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — fund…

Children create "stained glass" Valentines at Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum on Saturday during the Triple the Love event.

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

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate late Thursday afternoon unanimously approved a broadband affordability bill designed to help low-income New Mexicans receive high-spee…

Note: The names of the youths and their parents are being withheld to protect the identities of the minors involved.

Dry, warm and windy conditions can leave plants thirsty, and if there's any way to describe Northern Colorado weather this winter, it's dry, warm and windy.

A speeding pickup truck that slammed into the rear of another vehicle triggered a crash Friday afternoon that involved six vehicles and sent six people to hospitals, i…

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,

Instead of death by a thousand cuts, its more like a dozen when it comes to the hotly contested medical malpractice bill. The measure is now limping into the final hours of the 30 day legislative session after being whipped like a rented mule Monday by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman

Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family have been cleared as possible suspects in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, issuing scathing criticism of rumor…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department issued several actions on Wednesday to hold the U.S. Department of Energy accountable for failing to prioritize the cl…

Senator Ben Ray Lujan is assuring New Mexicans that his head isn't too big for his britches in light of the historic turn of events that has left him virtually unopposed for re-election this year. He says in a message to constituents: I will never take the trust of New

Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and Clovis firefighters conduct a simulated aircraft fire exercise on Aug. 14, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base. Proposed legislation at the 2026 New Mexico Legislature “reflects the reality that firefighters are regularly exposed to carcinogens while working to keep

The Triple the Love event for the Roswell Museum was on Saturday, located at Roswell Public Library, 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Attendees made handmade Valentine's cards…

The state Supreme Court today reversed a Pecos man’s convictions for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder during a shooting after a night of drinking. The justices ordered Mark Valencia’s case back to the San Miguel County District Court for a new trial on the murder and attempted murder charges.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate voted on Thursday to strengthen consumer protections for Medicare supplement insurance enrollees, sending Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) to th…

Ideas on what a new animal shelter in Las Vegas may have – such as twice the dog kennel capacity, a community cat room and a retail shop – were discussed during a public meeting at the City Council Chambers on Feb. 6. Speaking to a group of about 20

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 291 (HB 291) on Thursday, sending the tax code cleanup bill to the Senate.

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.

A Ranchos de Taos man has been committed to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas after he was found not competent to stand trial and a danger to the community.

The city council approved entering into sponsorship agreements with MainStreet Roswell for the UFO Festival and America 250 Roswell events during their meeting on Thur…

SANTA FE — Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30-$50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state…

City administration offices and certain other city facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Some city services will have an adjusted schedule …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) on Wednesday announced six grants to implement or expand public Wi-Fi service across New Mexico.

Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Now for prompt official action on the construction of Las Vegas’ modern sewer system. Tomorrow night the city council will receive the complete report

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley.

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

Amy BarelaFor the first time in state history a major political party will not have a candidate running for a United States Senate seat. This epic fail of the NMGOP was revealed this week when Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the lone Republican running in the June primary failed to submit enough

Body camera video footage provided by the Mora County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a teacher with the Mora Independent School District was hurt during a physical altercation between students. The incident, which took place Dec. 11 at Mora High School, resulted in the teacher having to be airlifted to a

Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb. 12, 2026. Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb.

Nearly four years after the federally caused Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire devastated northern New Mexico, a new independent economic analysis confirms that New Mexico Highlands University sustained between $209 million and $277 million in damages as a direct result of the disaster—losses the University continues to carry while awaiting full

Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has created several tattoo designs to choose from during a fundraiser event at his shop on Friday, Feb. 13. The fundraiser is in support of a potential skatepark in Las Vegas. Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has

It’s a work of art born of fire, and its creator Chad Brown is passionate when he talks about it—and what might come next for the work. Called Phoenix Rising, the sculpture takes a familiar symbol of resilience after fire to the next level, with the artist explaining, “When a

Stapleton The legislature has avoided any major scandals of late and minor ones too, like lawmakers caught driving drunk or having affairs with employees. But a scandal that rocked La Politica five years ago still casts a shadow over Santa Fe and the state. That would be the 2021 massive

A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending and Resource Library, which had a grand opening event all day Monday. The library is located inside the Victoria D. de Sanchez Teacher Education Center on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Police are searching for a man from Pueblo, Colorado, who is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl in Las Vegas last summer. Prosecutors last week filed felony charges against 21-year-old Josue

H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. What began as a small gesture of community support in the wake

Police arrested a Las Vegas man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly broke into a relative’s home and kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at knifepoint. Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against 24-year-old Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman after arresting him in the 500 block of Socorro Street around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Police

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.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 3 and February 9, 2026: Anthony Gold, Transport Order For Court. Jessica Gerhardt, APO Arrest Order. Destiney Lovato, Texting While Driving, Failure to Register Vehicle, No Proof of Insurance, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked

MLG and MoralesLieutenant Governor Howie Morales did something different than most of his predecessors--he did not run for Governor. That may or may not occur with the next occupant of the office but if they did run, their odds of taking the top job are exceptionally low. No second banana

Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one academic department as a fundraising focus. Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one

Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, Feb. 1 *Arno Bornkamp guest saxophone recital – 2 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music...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

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

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

President Donald Trump sharply criticized New Mexico’s election system on Friday, calling the state’s elections “so corrupt it’s incredible” during a White House roundtable focused on rural health care. Trump made the remarks in response to a question from a woman who identified herself as a nurse practitioner and a

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EXCLUSIVE — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is launching a new paid digital advertising campaign targeting far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez, accusing him of voting against millions of dollars in federal funding for southern New Mexico communities—then attempting to take credit for the very projects he opposed. According to the

A radical environmental advocacy group with a long track record of using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a litigation weapon is once again targeting New Mexico’s water, energy, and agricultural sectors—this time over a freshwater turtle. According to Source New Mexico, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a federal

An Alamogordo man has pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating an extensive fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 pandemic relief programs, netting more than $650,000 through fabricated businesses, falsified records, and false statements to lenders and the federal government. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for

Even before the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session officially begins, far-left lawmakers have moved to prefile what gun-rights advocates are calling the most sweeping anti-firearms proposal in state history. According to a press release issued this week by the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, an omnibus gun control measure has

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico reported a sharp uptick in immigration and border-related criminal charges this week, reflecting continued emphasis on interior enforcement and border security under the Trump administration. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, led by Ryan Ellison, federal authorities brought charges

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

A small but aggressive protest organized by far-left activists outside a federal immigration facility in Albuquerque devolved into physical confrontations Friday, prompting federal officials to declare an unlawful assembly and detain two demonstrators. According to reporting by Source New Mexico, roughly 20 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs

After weeks of mounting pressure from Republicans and just days before the start of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced her appointment to fill the long-vacant Senate District 33 seat in southern New Mexico. The governor selected Rex Wilson of Ancho to serve

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

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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

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