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BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows. Data from the Congolese Ministry of Health showed that the disease has

A 25-year-old man wanted in El Paso was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Albuquerque.

A shooting on Friday night at a mall in Fairfield has left one person dead and six wounded, California police said. Police said they responded to a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. inside Solano Town Center at the Spirit Halloween store. They said on Facebook that there were seven confirmed

Carlsbad rallied past Hobbs 41-40 in the regular-season finale, scoring two touchdowns in the final period. Brock Wright delivered both touchdown runs, while Lennon Ananins converted both extra points. The Cavemen finished 7-3 overall and 4-3 in District 6-2A, strengthening their case for a second consecutive playoff appearance. The post

The Albuquerque Academy girl's volleyball team joined Devin J Martin in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night. The post New Mexico Gameday: Oct. 30 appeared first on KOB 4 .

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Its one of the federal law enforcement agencies that Borderland residents likely have the most contact with every day. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is charged with both securing the border and making sure lawful trade, travel and transit of goods can continue. Their mission

A free Halloween basketball event with food trucks, candy and live music will return for a second year at Holiday Park Community Center. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Oct. 30 appeared first on KOB 4 .

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino recently underwent a months-long renovation costing approximately $2 million; it never closed its doors and is now ready to welcome both regular and, perhaps, new patrons. ABC-7 spoke with the casino’s president and general counsel, Fred Heinrich, who has been

Interview with conductor Jorge Martinez-Rios

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two late second-half goals broke open a defensive stalemate Friday as No. 4 East Mountain pulled away for a 2-0 victory over No. 5 Academy for Technology and The Classics at Mesa del Sol. The Timberwolves (17-4) earned a spot in the semifinals against top-seeded Sandia Prep

Built in 1881, the mansion was a gift from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in exchange for access through the extensive land holding…

Sommer Mitchell explains why the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce opposes Project Jupiter as proposed and calls for greater public scrutiny.

Christa Pike says she had not contemplated life beyond her execution date and is thankful for the medical workers who saved her.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday urged President Donald Trump’s administration to authorize additional federal assistance to northern New Mexico communities recovering from widespread flooding.

ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

A federal appeals court on Friday denied a Trump administration demand that California set aside and not count the ballots of 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters, setting the stage for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against

Albuquerque – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) Southwest Investigative Fugitive Task Force, through its investigative efforts, has gathered information about the whereabouts of a fugitive who has been on the run for nearly nine years. Ernest Madrid, 54, had been wanted since 2017 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

New Mexico will provide more than 750,000 books and individualized reading plans to over 75,000 K-3 students, with literacy packs arriving in November.

After responding to the tractor-trailer, fire rescue personnel headed to a second nearby crash where occupants were trapped; no fatalities were reported

Teresa Leger Fernández and Martin Zamora faced off in their only debate of the election season. Here’s where the 3rd District candidates stand on the issues.

The $1.45 million renovation brings new habitats and a leafcutter ant exhibit to the Botanic Garden.

New eyewitness video shows feet of floodwater covering roads and seeping into homes near Bloomfield as San Juan County braces for more rain. The post San Juan County braces for more flooding amid recovery appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico singer Chevel Shepherd returned to the stage in Albuquerque to raise money for the Salvation Army rehabilitation program. The post Chevel Shepherd returns to the stage for charity concert appeared first on KOB 4 .

Jesters, bards and Fairy Queen Mab drew people to the University of New Mexico for a medieval faire focused on music, dance and old traditions. The post UNM hosts medieval faire appeared first on KOB 4 .

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thursday night, the three-seeded La Cueva Bears faced off against the 14-seeded Los Lunas Tigers, with La Cueva winning 7-1. With the win, La Cueva now advances to the Class 5A State Quarterfinals round. They will now face 6-seed Rio Rancho (12-7-1).That game will be Saturday Oct.

Heavy rain could raise rivers to minor flood stage in parts of western New Mexico and near the Four Corners as wetter weather moves in Sunday. The post Friday evening forecast: Flooding threat could return Sunday appeared first on KOB 4 .

Santa Fe police found a missing 69-year-old woman dead in her home and later arrested a 30-year-old woman in the woman’s stolen vehicle. The post Missing woman in Santa Fe found dead appeared first on KOB 4 .

A chaotic two days resulted in more than 100 cats being rescued from a bus, a suspect arrested, and a fire breaking out in a garage. Days later, there are still cats on the property. The post Animal Welfare still rescuing cats after bizarre bus encounter appeared first on KOB

A truck driver seen in a viral road rage video now faces charges, and Jenipher Lewis’ attorneys say that move could affect her case. The post 2nd person in viral road rage incident identified, 1st seeks release appeared first on KOB 4 .

Springer Correctional Center expanded Fosters in the Pen, where 10 approved inmates care for puppy litters from Espanola Humane. The post Inmates in Springer work with puppies to build hope for a new life appeared first on KOB 4 .

PARIS (AP) — France prepared Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and pushing the Paris march to the capital’s edge as youth-led demonstrations spread across Europe. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder,

Jerome Tapia survived the September 2022 incident but is completely blind and permanently incapacitated, according the lawsuit.

The district attorney says Parra Hernandez broke his leg and remains in federal custody at a rehabilitation facility.

Santa Fe Public Schools is overhauling math instruction toward more conceptual teaching. Some parents are ready; some teachers aren’t.

The lab will study safety, security and production challenges for fuels intended for next-generation reactors

A 16-year-old in Socorro County risked his life to rescue relatives trapped in rushing floodwaters, earning praise for his bravery.

10 people and 4 dogs were rescued by a New Mexico State Police aircraft during flooding.

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- The three General Obligation Bond questions approved by the Sunland Park City Council won't appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. City staff confirmed and announced the issue on Friday. Sunland Park voters were set to decide whether the city may issue up to

ZAMORA, Spain (AP) — For decades, Spaniards have been avid users of the country’s touted high-speed trains, choosing the Ave, Spanish for “bird,” over driving or flying for work trips or holidays each year. But two devastating collisions in nine months that killed more than 100 people have shaken confidence

SAKHNIN, Israel (AP) — A Jewish ex-cop and self-described Zionist might seem an unlikely candidate to represent an Islamist party in Israel’s parliament. But Yoav Segalovitz will soon be seated in the Knesset as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party that won eight seats in Tuesday’s election. His decision

MARKET RASEN, England (AP) — Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, it’s not clear he’s ready for the audacious journey to end. Pushing a cart loaded with camping gear up a busy country road in northern England about 50 kilometers (30

There will be a risk of excessive rain Sunday for swaths of San Juan and Rio Arriba counties, including the Navajo Nation, Farmington and Chama.

Officials say they must work through more than 200 software bugs before the program is ready to be used, but plan to roll it out by the end of…

A woman who was reported missing on Oct. 29 has been found dead.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An El Paso man wanted out of El Paso for aggravated assault has been arrested in New Mexico, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities said 25-year-old George Gilbert Marez was wanted out of El Paso for offenses of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity contracted in October as new export orders softened, reversing the previous month’s rebound. The world’s second-biggest economy has been facing pressure from trading partners to rebalance trade as its trade surplus with many countries balloons. Data released on Saturday by the National Bureau of

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from a

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fawn Douglas puts an urban spin on traditional basketmaking. Instead of using desert plants, she tightly weaves heavy conduit wire to form the base of a basket she plans to display at the new Wai Gallery in Las Vegas. There, she and her partner, A.B. Wilkinson,

NEW YORK (AP) — A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we’re still trying to learn more about. A rare essay by the iconic escape artist about magicians of the past has just been published for the first time, while a recent book revisits longtime questions about

Some voters in Santa Fe County cited rising costs and protecting democracy as top issues after casting their ballots during New Mexico’s early voting period. The county’s top election official said that with early voting ending Saturday, the county is on pace to surpass final turnout from the 2022 General

Two people were taken to the hospital following a serious injury crash involving an APD officer.

A wanted fugitive was arrested after nine years on federal drug charges.

The U.S. Department of Energy is giving Sandia National Laboratories $3.38 million to develop analytical tools that could advance the production and deployment of nuclear fuels for next-generation reactors. The post Sandia National Labs selected to help develop next-gen nuclear reactors appeared first on KOB 4 .

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After discovering 42 migrants in a trailer, federal prosecutors arrested a man in Las Cruces, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 256 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from Oct. 23-30. One of them included the

Citizens advised to turn on phone notifications, trick-or-treat is safe areas

In loving Memory May 9, 1950 -June 8, 2026 Dora Mae Cruz 76, was born on May 9, 1950, a lifelong resident of Ohkay Owingeh, NM. Dora passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her 2 daughters Carol & Sybil, grandchildren James, Marquetta & Melodie who loved her

In the years since New Mexico adopted its own Civil Rights Act, the state has not seen a significant uptick in lawsuit settlement payments or police officer resignations, according to a new study presented to state lawmakers Thursday.

Brian Colón, a former New Mexico auditor, argues the state should pursue the evidence to establish what happened at Zorro Ranch.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is rounding out his midterm travel blitz in the final sprint leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3. With just four days to go, the Republican Party is aiming to keep its narrow majority in the U.S. House and control of the Senate. But

As the Trump administration waged a public legal fight with California over the ballots of suspected noncitizen voters in mid-October, behind the scenes a federal grand jury in Santa Ana issued a series of subpoenas to election officials in Los Angeles County at federal prosecutors’ urging. The subpoenas demanded a

The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots to investigate potential voter confusion, while federal officials confirmed the existence of a criminal probe over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. The dueling developments came days before Tuesday’s

In this week’s Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about next week's election, the DEA whistleblower, and the passing of civil rights icon Dolores Huerta. The post Eye on New Mexico: October 30, 2026 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Doña Ana Community College launches The Student Pulse, a digital student newspaper backed by a $77,000 journalism grant supporting local reporting and internships.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy Each year, the Walk for the Heroes, which was started by Mike and Liz Lopez with a walk to Deming from Hurley, continues. For a time, it was based at Western New Mexico University, with a couple of different routes for walkers. The past two

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD), working in coordination with regional law enforcement agencies and Texas authorities, arrested 38-year-old Epifanio Torres III in connection with the October 22, 2026, homicide of Mark Staake. At approximately 10:40 AM on October 22, officers responded to a reported shooting at a storage

Albuquerque – On October 29th, 2026, 24-year-old Malakai Teller was pulled over in the War Zone by a motor officer. Teller’s vehicle had suspended registration and no insurance which caught the officers attention. During the traffic stop the officer told Teller his car would be towed. Teller decided that having

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will choose between Laura Sanchez and Gabriel Aguilera in her final appointment to the commission.

Barker Realty was established by Laughlin Barker, David Barker’s father, according to the company’s website.

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland received approximately $1.5 million in recent weeks, according to New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office filings.

You might spot a few wildflowers that seem out of place

Doña Ana County recorded 34,555 ballots cast as of Oct. 30, including 28,097 early in-person votes and 6,458 absentee ballots.

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska has confirmed the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by…

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham in Carlsbad days before the election for New Mexico’s 2nd District. Johnson called the race nationally significant and criticized Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez over oil and gas and law enforcement. Vasquez’s campaign accused Cunningham of answering to Donald Trump’s MAGA

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham in Carlsbad days before the election for New Mexico’s 2nd District. Johnson called the race nationally significant and criticized Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez over oil and gas and law enforcement. Vasquez’s campaign accused Cunningham of answering to Donald Trump’s MAGA

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham in Carlsbad days before the election for New Mexico’s 2nd District. Johnson called the race nationally significant and criticized Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez over oil and gas and law enforcement. Vasquez’s campaign accused Cunningham of answering to Donald Trump’s MAGA

New Mexico lawmakers revisit a proposal to redirect vehicle tax revenue toward road repairs as a new poll highlights concern about deteriorating roads.

ALBUQUERQUE – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit have successfully apprehended the juvenile suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week in southwest Albuquerque. On Monday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 4:53 p.m., APD officers responded to a shooting call near the intersection

Miranda Cachini, 27, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and on Tuesday was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.

Ryker Tuck, 7, reaches in for a mystery treat with Stephanie Orris helping him out as Sunnyside Elementary School students participate in Spooktacular Trunk or Treat with decorated cars in the parking lot handing out candy and fun items. (Jerry...

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.

A day of bold conversations, creativity, connection and collective imagination celebrating the women of New Mexico DESERT BLOOM NEWS RELEASE What happens when women from across generations, communities and lived experiences come together to imagine what’s possible? Something starts to grow. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, Desert Bloom: An Intergenerational

Photo Courtesy NMSP NMSP NEWS RELEASE As flooding impacts communities across New Mexico, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Aircraft Unit has played a critical role in assisting residents in need, rescuing 10 people and 4 dogs since October 23, 2026. Over the past week, the Aircraft Unit has conducted

Lujan Grisham faces key choice for utility regulator seat Albuquerque Journal

Advocates pitched proposals to New Mexico lawmakers this week to close what they describe as gaps in state law regarding domestic violence and animal abuse.

Democrat says voters are frustrated with elected officials over rising costs, government accountability

Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast ballots in midterm election

NM 26 construction begins Nov. 2 in Hatch. The $1.7 million resurfacing project will bring lane closures and traffic delays through Dec. 4.

Western New Mexico University’s (WNMU) nursing program has been ranked No. 1 in New Mexico in RegisteredNursing.org’s https://www.registerednursing.org/state/new-mexico/#show 2027 Best […]

Defense attorney argues for release into treatment center

Artesia girls advance to quarterfinals and defeat Taos 2-0.

The final major campaign finance reports before Election Day show Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland continuing to operate a vastly larger financial machine than Republican Gregg Hull — burning through more than $3.2 million in just three weeks while taking in another $1.33 million. The filings also show money from

Carlsbad falls to Clovis during district play on Thursday night action. The post Scenes from the Carlsbad vs. Clovis volleyball game appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Snow totals well above average in high elevations of San Juan Mountains

Las Cruces Public Schools’ district leaders held their annual State of the District Address to highlight district progress, challenges and priorities for the future.

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Fire Department has approved a pile burn permit for Pajarito Recreation, LLC, to conduct slash pile burns between now and the end of February 2027, based on weather conditions. A burn is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 31. Smoke may be visible from the burn

Emma Cartelli.Photo by Dustin Sutherland Leah Gramer. Photo by Dustin Sutherland Gracie Haaganstad. Photo by Dustin Sutherland BY JESSICA FREERLAHS Girls Soccer A dominant home performance sets up a showdown with the Aztec Tigers on HalloweenMorning. The Lady Toppers put together a commanding performance Thursday,defeating the Valley Vikings 9-1 at

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The No. 13 Moriarty girls soccer team saw its postseason run come to an abrupt end against No. 4 powerhouse Albuquerque Academy, falling 11-1 in the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament. Janessa Torres provided the lone bright spot on the scoreboard for the Lady

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has for the first time issued registrations to medical marijuana dispensaries, a bureaucratic maneuver under President Donald Trump’s historic rescheduling of the drug that could pave the way for the businesses to receive tax benefits long denied the industry. The agency issued the registrations Friday

By investigating an Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful over her campaign’s reported involvement in recruiting a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent, President Donald Trump’s administration is targeting a political trick that has been used in American politics for decades. The practice goes back at least to 1946,

More felony charges brought against Segobia

Members of the nonprofit that ran Española’s annual fiesta voluntarily dissolved the organization on Oct. 14, but some who were directly involved have conflicting versions of what occurred during the final meeting. Fiesta del Valle de Española Corp. President Tito Terrazas Jr. said the dissolution was due to rising costs

As concerns rise about the potential for federal influence over the results of next week’s midterm elections, many voting experts and advocates remain confident that the nation’s highly localized systems of administering and counting votes will persevere. Facing sinking approval ratings over high prices, the White House has amped up

WASHINGTON — As of early Friday, more than 46 million Americans had cast ballots ahead of Election Day, eclipsing the early voting turnout of the 2022 midterms, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab. In the 2022 midterm elections, 45.9 million Americans voted early, according to the UF Election

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s rallies in Kansas and Iowa this weekend are back on after initial cancellations, States Newsroom confirmed Friday. The Midwest rallies mark the final sprint to Election Day on Nov. 3 — now just four days away — where the GOP is itching to maintain its

Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work to be exempted from new work requirements that take effect next year, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The decision by U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston grants a partial

Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark. Thursday’s inaugural international flight between Copenhagen, Denmark, and Ilulissat, Greenland, was part of the island government’s efforts to grow its tourism industry to boost and

Allen Sánchez argues that Constitutional Amendment 4 would strengthen New Mexico's Legislature by paying lawmakers and expanding opportunities to serve.

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

The Silver City Police Department is introducing a free, public crime-mapping tool that allows residents to view recently reported incidents, […]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice pushed Friday for a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots to investigate potential voter confusion, while federal officials confirmed the existence of a criminal probe over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. The dueling developments

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposes, including one touting the president’s claim that every American will get $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming election, a judge ruled

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A proposed transfer of nearly 10,000 acres in the Sandia Mountains has raised questions about public access and land management. A local advocacy group […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A proposed transfer of nearly 10,000 acres in the Sandia Mountains has raised questions about public access and land management. A local advocacy group says Rep. Melanie Stansbury told them she opposes the transfer, despite her support for land-back efforts. But in an interview

Virgin Galactic flew its next-generation Spaceship Apeiron to Spaceport America, where it will prepare for flight tests. The company said commercial trips will start in the second quarter of 2027. The post New Virgin Galactic spaceship arrives at Spaceport America appeared first on KOB 4 .

Up B4 the Son Ministries plans to buy $2,000 in cleaning supplies and take them to the Four Corners this weekend for flood cleanup. The post Beds4kidz taking donations for flood relief in Four Corners appeared first on KOB 4 .

Bryan Huskisson is opening his final full haunted house after drawing about 3,000 Halloween visitors and building what he says is Albuquerque’s largest yard haunt. The post Final fright for Albuquerque haunted house outgrowing neighborhood appeared first on KOB 4 .

Remnants of Tropical Storm Vance will keep wet weather over New Mexico through the weekend, with more rain, flash flood concerns and breezy conditions possible. The post Friday morning forecast: Wet weather expected through the weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A proposed transfer of nearly 10,000 acres in the Sandia Mountains has raised questions about public access and land management. A local advocacy group says Rep. Melanie Stansbury told them she opposes the transfer, despite her support for land-back efforts. But in an interview

Explore how new vocalists are revitalizing classic rock bands in this week's Guitar and Pen column. The post Guitar & Pen: New helping the old appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A proposed transfer of nearly 10,000 acres in the Sandia Mountains has raised questions about public access and land management. A local advocacy group says Rep. Melanie Stansbury told them she opposes the transfer, despite her support for land-back efforts. But in an interview

Project Jupiter's Community Monitoring Committee meets Oct. 31 in Las Cruces. Residents can suggest topics and experts for future public meetings.

After nearly 17 years in Las Cruces, Pecan Grill & Brewery is preparing to close its doors, ending a chapter that owners Tom and Jeanine Springer say was shaped as much by the people they met as the meals they served. The restaurant,...

For more than half a century, firefighters rushed out of a station on Valley Drive to answer emergencies across Las Cruces. They fought fires, responded to accidents and watched the city grow around them. One firefighter even rode his horse to...

Halloween festivities are coming a day early to Mesilla Valley Mall, where families can trade door-to-door trick-or-treating for an evening of candy, costumes and a haunted house under one roof.  Mall-O-Ween will take place Friday, Oct. 30,...

Growing up with four older brothers, Analia Cruz knew plenty about being someone's little sister. What she didn't know was what it would be like to have a big sister of her own. Vanessa Alfonso grew up in a family with four sisters. When a...

The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site on the historic plaza in Mesilla is celebrating its first anniversary in November at the Taylor home, the Reynolds Store Visitor Center and The Barela Store, which are all part of the historic site. A reception to...

Growing older doesn't always mean leaving home. But for seniors in rural southern New Mexico, getting the help they need to stay there can be difficult. Long distances, transportation costs and limited staffing can complicate in-home...

Max Rascon knows what it takes to make a beat. Getting that music heard, however, is another challenge entirely. It's one he hopes to make easier for aspiring musicians through Juarez Music Group LLC, an independent record label and...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A proposed transfer of nearly 10,000 acres in the Sandia Mountains has raised questions about public access and land management. A local advocacy group says Rep. Melanie Stansbury told them she opposes the transfer, despite her support for land-back efforts. But in an interview

UNM's Marco Beltran, Jr. returns a punt during a Mountain West Conference football game against North Dakota State, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at University Stadium. (UNM Athletics) ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico football team heads west this weekend aiming to overcome a historic road drought. The Lobos (6-1

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham in Carlsbad days before the election for New Mexico’s 2nd District. Johnson called the race nationally significant and criticized Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez over oil and gas and law enforcement. Vasquez’s campaign accused Cunningham of answering to Donald Trump’s MAGA

Former Alamogordo senior project manager and ADA coordinator Justen Boyle alleges he was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about ADA compliance and directives he believed violated city ordinances. After he described his grievance publicly, the city commission voted 7-0 to hire an independent reviewer to investigate his termination and

Front page of the Oct. 24, 1958 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. “When October’s latest breeze Murmurs through the leafless trees. Elfin, fairy, gnome and sprite With shapes of wonder fill the night.” This will apply to the dance that is to be given at the Commercial club rooms

This opinion essay argues that the upcoming midterm elections represent more than a referendum on gas prices or presidential approval. It frames the contest as a fundamental choice between limited government and free-market capitalism and a progressive socialist agenda, examining immigration, energy, Iran, fraud, DEI, and Islamism while warning of

SIMCO is accepting applications for 2026 STEM Education Mini-Grants from K-12 teachers in Eddy and Lea counties. Funding supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and critical-thinking projects, with awards of $1,000 for single classrooms, $1,500 for multiple classrooms, and $2,000 for entire schools. Apply online by 5 p.m. November 9,

Carlsbad mother Sonya Romero and her girlfriend, Danielle Sanchez, face felony charges for allegedly helping two teenagers steal more than $400 in clothing from Walmart. Police say surveillance footage showed the teens being dropped off and picked up by Romero’s car. Both women had arrest warrants issued Oct. 22 but

Voter discernment and Christian witness require more than following party lines, argues Rev. David Wilson Rogers. Drawing on Exodus 23, he urges Christians to reject false reports, malicious attacks, mob thinking, and political idolatry. Instead, voters should prayerfully seek truth, justice, compassion, peace, and inclusion for society’s most vulnerable before

This opinion essay argues that the upcoming midterm elections represent more than a referendum on gas prices or presidential approval. It frames the contest as a fundamental choice between limited government and free-market capitalism and a progressive socialist agenda, examining immigration, energy, Iran, fraud, DEI, and Islamism while warning of

Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in Chicago. The Vatican confirmed Friday that Leo, born Robert Prevost, exercised his right as a U.S. citizen, emphasizing his belief in civic participation. Leo holds U.S. and Peruvian citizenship and has

The Ruidoso Warriors football team overwhelmed the Socorro Warriors 57-6 on Thursday, Oct. 22, in its final road game of the season. The post Ruidoso football routs Socorro ahead of Hot Springs season closer appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A collection of arrests and reports by the Ruidoso Police Department from the week of Oct. 18-24. The post Ruidoso police blotter: Oct. 18-24 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The hotel will undergo a six-month renovation of approximately 80 rooms, a new upscale bar and restaurant, outdoor wading pool and new landscaping. The post Keithley’s Korner: Elevate Hotel owners to invest $6.5 million amid tourism recovery appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A look at fishing conditions across the state. The post From trout to catfish, NM waters deliver strong fishing action appeared first on Ruidoso News .

This opinion essay argues that the upcoming midterm elections represent more than a referendum on gas prices or presidential approval. It frames the contest as a fundamental choice between limited government and free-market capitalism and a progressive socialist agenda, examining immigration, energy, Iran, fraud, DEI, and Islamism while warning of

Submitted by Charlene Spiegel, President of the Corrales Arts Center Spearheaded by the Corrales Arts Center, the Corrales Community Mural (CCM) will be created by and for the people of Corrales. It will be a three- paneled, 18-foot mosaic mural representing Corrales past, present, and ideal future, located near the

NMSU's Nightmare at the Museums returns Oct. 30 with a haunted lab, costume contest, scavenger hunt and family activities. Tickets start at $13.

Luján and Leger Fernández visited affected communities

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Mexico voters are electing federal and state leaders and other officeholders. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied on Tuesday. When do polls close? Polls close at 7 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Oberlin College professor and his wife are dead, and the educator’s 31-year-old child is being held on a $3 million bond and facing murder charges in their deaths. The bodies of Pipo Nguyen-Duy, 64, a studio art and photography professor and acclaimed fine art photographer,

Police found 69-year-old Maria Beaman Gordon dead in her home Thursday; officers believe her vehicle was stolen at least a week earlier.

Artesia Public Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week with activities encouraging students to make healthy choices, remain drug-free and become heroes of their own stories. Zia Intermediate’s “Every Hero Has a Story… Every Bulldog has a Superpower” theme featured comic book superheroes, historical figures and Halloween activities while honoring DEA Special

White Sands Theater’s renovation is moving forward despite a contractor allegedly taking a deposit, a second contractor raising costs and stolen copper wiring. Exterior stucco work is expected to finish next month, followed by electrical upgrades, digital projection and air conditioning. Owner Troy Stegner hopes to reopen by 2027 as

New Mexico anglers found strong trout action this week at lakes and rivers statewide, with especially good catches reported at Monastery, Fenton, Bonito and Roberts lakes. Bass were biting at Bill Evans Lake, while catfish action ranged from slow to fair at Tingley Beach and Elephant Butte Lake. Successful baits

NSF records show teardown has been its fallback plan since 2019

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County invites you to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Stations at Mesa Public Library! These new charging stations represent another step toward expanding public EV charging infrastructure and supporting more sustainable transportation

Piedra Vista, Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec girls teams open playoffs with wins, Panthers and Bobcats boys teams eliminated in first round action

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Friday she would open a “formal inquiry” to investigate if attorneys for the Trump administration violated ethical boundaries during a legal dispute about a golf-course project — one in a pair of plans that are revealing the breadth of the president’s attempts to

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. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

MELROSE - Senior volleyball player Kailey Jackson gave the Lady Buffaloes a big early lead by winning the first 11 service points of the opening set. No. 1 ranked Melrose never looked back. Braylan Morgan had a match high 19 kills with 12 digs while Jackson dished out 27 assists

Los Alamos County and local tourism partners recognized Oct. 27 at the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s 2026 TopHAT Awards ceremony are, from left, Patrick Moore, Bradbury Science Museum; Ellyn Felton, Los Alamos County; Anita Barela, Los Alamos County; Sonia Ruiz, Wingate by Wyndham; Melanie Pena, Discover Los Alamos; Scott, Sandra

An experienced pilot was on a test run in a helicopter and a 22-year-old flight instructor with a student pilot from the United Kingdom were in another when the two aircraft collided midair in Oregon and crashed into a farm field, killing all three. Details about the three victims were

Woman suffered no injuries, treated for hypothermia

DETROIT (AP) — Four more people have been charged with participating in a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials to try to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel, federal authorities said Friday. The new indictment comes nearly five months after eight pro-Palestinian activists were charged

Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) LONDON – Police in Scotland have opened an investigation into the time the former Prince Andrew spent

By Rodd Cayton — Corraleños interested in learning about water rights are invited to a Nov. 4 presentation at Village Council Chambers, 4324 Corrales Road. Stephanie Russo Baca and Rin Tara of the Utton Center at UNM Law School will give the briefing on general water rights, then answer questions

By Rodd Cayton — Wanna help build New Mexico’s largest compost pile? A new multi-jurisdictional initiative may make that happen. Bernalillo County Public Works and District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas are partnering with the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District to provide free organic waste disposal at the East Mountain

Norway has turned to a bit of toilet humor in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments insulting the Scandinavian country and the Nobel Peace Prize. After Trump called Norway a “shithouse,” the country’s tourism agency published a guide to “some of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular toilets

A person drops a vote-by-mail ballot in a secure ballot intake station at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections during early voting in the 2026 midterm elections, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Doral, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day WASHINGTON (AP) – Early

HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was indicted by a grand jury Friday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. The officer, Mario Alberto Morales, was driving an

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham prefers installing netting, which comes with far higher costs and could require closing the bridge for two years.

Neither the state Environment Department nor a hearing officer is willing to make an official call on its unrealistic timeline.

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. Library Events The Española Public Library will host a Halloween Get-Together from 4-6 p.m. Thursday (10/29) at the Lucero Center, which will feature trick-or-treating, community

A New World screwworm infestation in an Otero County beef cow has prompted livestock movement restrictions within a 12.5-mile zone. Ranchers must obtain inspections and movement certificates, while restrictions are expected to last at least 84 days. Officials urged owners to monitor livestock and pets for untreated wounds, maggots and

This opinion essay argues that the upcoming midterm elections represent more than a referendum on gas prices or presidential approval. It frames the contest as a fundamental choice between limited government and free-market capitalism and a progressive socialist agenda, examining immigration, energy, Iran, fraud, DEI, and Islamism while warning of

ROSWELL, N.M. — For the No. 2-ranked Moriarty Pintos, Friday night’s regular-season finale against New Mexico Military Institute is strictly about taking care of business. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the NMMI Football Field in Roswell, where Moriarty (7-2) aims to cap its regular season by locking down

The Lady’Dogs soccer team advance to the quarterfinals.

ALUBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a cross town state soccer matchup, 7-seeded Albuquerque High defeated 10-seeded Sandia, 3-1. The match was tied at halftime at 1-1. The Bulldogs took the lead midway through the second half after Hope Sells scored the goal to make it 2-1. The Bulldogs now advance to

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 2026 NMAA Girls State Soccer Tournament got underway on Thursday with teams from across the state and metro in action. One-seeded Volcano Vista defeated 16-seeded Cleveland, 2-1, to advance to the Class 5A State Quarterfinals. Cleveland came out and scored the opening goal in the first

ALUBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The USL Western Conference runs through the land of enchantment. The New Mexico United earned the top seed and will host a team they know well on Sunday Nov. 1 in the Phoenix Rising FC. This will be the fourth match these two clubs have played against

MADISON, WI — La Cueva alum and Wisconsin sophomore Linebacker Mason Posa has been named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award. The annual award is given to the best high school, collegiate and professional linebackers across the country. Posa is currently second on the team with 52 total tackles. His

At only 15, he has six years experience under his belt

'We had a house, and then we didn't': San Juan County flood victims begin long road to recovery Albuquerque Journal

Lobos face little room for error in nonconference play Albuquerque Journal

Former Rio Grande Theatre manager Christopher Lininger was arrested Oct. 29 on felony sexual assault and underage alcohol charges in Las Cruces.

Arrest leads to discovery of more than 100 cats inside bus in university area Albuquerque Journal

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has explained why she told the state transportation secretary to seek other ways to deter suicides than higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, arguing the $8 million project would undermine the bridge’s...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Oct. 21, 2026 – Oct. 25, 2026. Oct. 21 12:03 a.m. Disturbing the Peace, Herdner Road — Caller said a woman and man were arguing in an...

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Former city of Deming community services director and candidate for mayor Alexi Jackson was arrested earlier this...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Police arrested the former venue manager of the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces for allegedly serving alcohol to a 19-year-old woman and sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The Las Cruces Police Department said 33-year-old Christopher Lininger was arrested on Thursday. He has been charged

Ruben Jose Trujillo, 39, was convicted of four armed robberies in Doña Ana County, including a Vado shooting. He faces 31 years to life in prison.

Second driver in viral Albuquerque road rage charged months after incident Albuquerque Journal

The Federal Aviation Administration says one of the helicopters was carrying only the pilot and the other one had two people aboard.

Three days of national mourning started Thursday.

The convictions expose him to a maximum potential prison sentence of up to 19 years.

Santa Fe River advocates are sharply criticizing a multimillion-dollar Santa Fe County riverbed restoration project, noting sandstone rocks me…

Neither the state Environment Department nor a hearing officer is willing to make an official call on its unrealistic timeline.

Candidates and sitting lawmakers deposit their self-serving pitches everywhere from mailboxes to the ballot itself.

After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico has opened a new facility at the Santa Fe ski basin.

The owner is aiming to rezone part of the property in an effort to preserve the ranch through the county’s transfer of development rights program.

BY KEVIN HOLSAPPLELos Alamos After reading the recent Los Alamos Reporter candidate issue snapshots on affordable housing and preventing housing displacement, I have one takeaway: the County Council candidates recognize that our current housing approach isn’t working for our essential workforce. Candidates (including two incumbents) say they are interested in

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Atomic City Transit is sharing a route modification during this Friday’s Trick-or-Treat on Main Street and the return to regular schedule for another route. For Friday afternoon’s Halloween event in downtown Los Alamos townsite, Route 1 inbound will detour off of Central Avenue at Knecht Street and

ALBUQUERQUE– On October 28, 2026 officers did a follow-up welfare check on an old RV that seemed abandoned behind a home. The RV was associated with an arrested person who had parked behind a home in a separate vehicle at 1701 Cornell Dr. SE. While investigating officers detected a foul

Camp East Montana is America’s largest immigrant detention center and has faced accusations including medical neglect and detainee deaths.

The Alamogordo Tigers close district play against the Chaparral Lobos at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in a matchup with postseason implications. Coming off a 48-7 win over Deming, Alamogordo aims to finish with a winning record behind quarterbacks Nathaniel Cereceres and Rudy Wolfe, while Chaparral seeks to rebound from

The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to combat noncitizen voting and assert authority over elections came under intense scrutiny in courtrooms across the country on Thursday, as Democrats and voting rights groups alleged federal election interference. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to either reveal

Loma Del Norte Apartments in Anthony received solar panels, heat pump upgrades and roof repairs through New Mexico's Energy$mart Weatherization Program.

LWVNM NEWS RELEASE The League of Women Voters of New Mexico is issuing a correction to its published 2026 Voter Guide after identifying an error involving candidate photographs. The League has corrected the information in its online VOTE411.org voter guide and is taking steps to ensure voters have access to

John Dale Lissoway passed away in Chimayó, New Mexico, on March 18, 2026, surrounded by friends and family after a battle with cancer. He was 84. John was born on February 12, 1942, in Murphys, California. He grew up in Pioneer in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains. He

War Zone, Albuquerque – On October 27, 2026, an APD University Command Proactive Response Team Officer identified as Precious Cadena was doing proactive stuff in the area of Truman and Central NE. Cadena observed several cretins sitting directly on the sidewalk with their belongings scattered across the sidewalk. Officer Cadena

The city’s two reservoirs are currently 43% full, more than double the amount of water storage the city tries to have by the end of the year.

Healthcare officials advise families to balance Halloween fun with good oral hygiene while still enjoying the festivities.

The business, founded in 1926, originally was located on West San Francisco Street in Santa Fe where Eldorado Hotel & Spa is now.

Lady Dogs volleyball loses to Portales on the road on Thursday night.

Artesia girls soccer team advances to the quarterfinals with 2-0 win.

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) on Thursday announced legislation that would require companies extracting hardrock minerals like gold, silver and uranium to pay up to 10% in royalties, as well as crack down on foreign adversaries’ extraction of valuable minerals from the United States.

New Mexico state lawmakers on Thursday revisited legislative proposals to curb the state’s high rates of shootings and gun trafficking. A previous proposal on the matter died in the 2026 legislative session.

Silver Alert: Max Adams, 78, was last seen Oct. 29 on Black Quartz Road near Soledad Canyon, accompanied by his dog. Call 911 if seen.

Santa Fe, N.M. – NM House Democratic leadership announced plans to honor Dolores Huerta’s legacy in Dawson, New Mexico during the upcoming legislative session. House leaders plan to fund a study through the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and in consultation with Huerta’s family to determine the best way

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed 57 emergency executive orders committing $42.75 million in state funding to flood response in northern New Mexico, moving money to communities now while the state waits for the federal government to approve reimbursement. Each order authorizes $750,000

BY TED VIVES The Los Alamos Community Winds would like to invite any interested musicians in join us for our Annual Holiday Prism Concert. The concert will be held on December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church. This is a “concert in the round” performance with small groups

SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to enjoy a November filled with movies, live theatre on the big screen, educational programs, family activities, and opportunities to connect with neighbors. From the latest New Reels releases and beloved Classics to a Thanksgiving gathering for members, SALA continues to bring

Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon set out last Friday from Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus for what was supposed to be a weekend t…

Democrat state House candidate Raul Turrieta is facing scrutiny after a preserved recording from a March “No Kings” protest captured him on a hot mic appearing to joke about driving around a Silver City park and “run[ning] over people” — moments before realizing the Facebook Live broadcast was apparently still

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Independent trash haulers who contract with a Grant County municipality will receive a discount on fees at the landfi...

[caption id="attachment_109404" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Delia deVer speaks during Tuesday’s meeting of the Si...

[caption id="attachment_109403" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Courtesy Photo)Grant County Line will perform at the New Mexico Borderland Animal Resc...

The Trump administration cut naturalization sharply over the past year, leading to accusations it’s holding back hundreds of thousands of people who might have voted in the midterms. It’s hard to say how those people might have voted had they become U.S. citizens. Naturalized citizens voted Democratic for president by

It took two years for Chrissy Teigen to realize she’d had an abortion and not a miscarriage, longer to understand what went wrong in her pregnancy, and not until this week to realize she hadn’t fully grappled with it emotionally. Teigen, a former model and business owner, came to Idaho

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s rally in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday is canceled, the Kansas Republican Party confirmed to States Newsroom. An appearance scheduled for Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa, was also canceled, the Republican National Committee said in a late Thursday press release. In-person rallies packed with ardent supporters have

State treasurer candidate James Ellison argues for greater transparency in New Mexico's public investments, legislative reports and unclaimed property program.

By Frost McGahey, Investigative Journalist On Thursday, October 26, the Beat called the Clerk's office and asked for the number of registered voters by party affiliation. These are the numbers: Democrats 9,806 Republicans 6,387 DTS (Independents) 5,478 Other 414 Total 22,085 This was compared to the population of Grant County

State Champions – Los Alamos High School Marching Band. See their last performance Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo Courtesy LAPS Band director Steve Iliff, righr, and Assistanr Director Zane Meek. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE For the second year in a row, the Los Alamos High School Topper

Lupe Neudecker was born Maria Lupe Villarreal on June 30, 1932, in Dallas, Texas. She passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A rosary will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m., at French Funerals, 1111 University Blvd NE Albuquerque.Viewing commences prior to the rosary

BY LISA SHINLA Family Eyecare This past Tuesday, October 27, 2026, there was a public hearing for 1735 Central Investment LLC to receive $6.7M in “public participation” (our tax dollars) to demolish and renovate the former CB Fox space. Our Council voted to table the ordinance with revised time schedules

The Republican National Committee says Trump telerallies are planned for nearly 20 states, and more may be announced.

Evacuations were ordered for parts of San Juan County in Northwest New Mexico last week and hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroy…

Alamogordo rolled past Deming 48-7 on Oct. 22 at Tiger Stadium, racing to a 28-0 first-quarter lead and controlling all three phases. Quarterback Nathaniel Cereceres and receiver Tristan Bowman each scored rushing touchdowns, while Qymani Patterson added 54 yards and a score. The Tigers, now 5-4, finish district play at

The United States Department of Justice will send approximately 10 monitors to polling sites in New Mexico’s most populous county on Election Day, county officials told Source NM on Thursday, amid the federal government’s recently announced expansion of its nationwide election monitoring effort.

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expanding a long-standing practice that’s spurred concern this year among Democrats and voting rights advocates because of President Donald Trump’s push to influence elections. The Justice Department for decades has deployed monitors across

The Ruidoso Warriors football team will finish district action against the Hot Springs Tigers at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at home. The post Ruidoso football closes district play against Hot Springs appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Editor's note: This article has been updated with the accomplices' correct ages. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to beating his former partner with a bat and robbery, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said Kurtis Allan Dale

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Following years of mounting crash numbers and community outcry over dangerous traffic conditions, the New Mexico Department of Transportation has formally moved ahead with plans to build a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of New Mexico 333 and New Mexico 217. The decision follows an initial round

The governor said the funding is a stopgap measure until the federal government approves the state’s request for reimbursement.

A man is accused of throwing a mixture of diesel fuel, bleach and salt into another man’s eyes, potentially blinding him.

A group of New Mexico educators presented policy recommendations this week to improve student job prospects during a Statewide Economic Mobility Summit in Albuquerque, hosted by Teach Plus New Mexico.

EL PASO, TX (KVIA-tv) – For decades, the so-called "4% rule" has helped guide retirees on how much they can safely withdraw from their nest egg each year. But new findings discussed on KVIA’s “Smart Money” segment suggest that a more personalized approach could lead to better outcomes for today’s

Commissioners established a community monitoring committee that will help provide answers to the public about Project Jupiter.

The trophies are nice and the championships are worth celebrating, but Shawn Silva’s greatest reward from nearly three decades of teaching high school band has little to do with where his students finish in a competition. It's what they learn...

On Thursday, a federal judge also appointed a special master to evaluate the administration's claims.

Just two years removed from a winless season in which the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer team did not score, the Elkettes are now in the state tournament for what is believed to be the first time in school history. “I’m just really proud of the girls, out here

Colin Carver, left, Bill Carver, center, and Peter Schertz place mulch around a newly planted Rocky Mountain juniper tree on Thursday while working the Peter Carver Memorial Forest on Rim Trail at Fort Lewis College. The memorial that is 12...

Sir Douglas Fir won in a landslide with almost 50% of total votes

Neither the recipients of the subpoenas nor the number of them were immediately clear.

Testimony from witnesses indicated Gil Graves had been operating a skid loader at a low speed and warned a worker who was struck to move.

Nuclear experts said U.S. officials should release more information about what happened and thoroughly investigate the site's fire suppression…

Artesia boys lose at home.

New Mexico is at the forefront of post-fire forest restoration with the proposed expansion of the reforestation center in Mora

Officials for New Mexico’s outdoor youth grant program told lawmakers this week that at its current budget level, the program could only fund approximately half of the proposals during a recent grant cycle. They hope to receive more funding during next year’s legislative session to meet growing demand.

WASHINGTON — Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The focus on a short list of campaigns highlights how much power voters in a small number

Clerk and recorder expects turnout to rise as voters work through a lengthy ballot

Court official offers ‘factual corrections’ to Nathaniel Baca’s claims

Those interested in partying over Halloween weekend have an additional resource in their efforts to keep things safe. The “Take a Ride on Us” program returns for the holiday, offering […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, an area known for its high-value homes and good schools, middle-income workers can find themselves priced out of living near […]

Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging […]

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

Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging in politics by telling congregants of his Legacy Church to vote for Gregg Hull and Greg Cunningham, Republicans ru nning

The Alamogordo City Commission approved a $173,159.84 change order to pave the area outside Fire Station 2’s garage doors with concrete while leaving the rest of the driveway asphalt. The decision addresses concerns that heavy firetrucks could damage asphalt and underground water lines. The change order brings the project’s total

A federal judge on Wednesday denied a U.S. Department of Justice request that would have forced California to not count the ballots of 20,000 voters the Trump administration alleges are likely noncitizens. The decision sets the case on a course to possibly reach the U.S. Supreme Court within days. In

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, an area known for its high-value homes and good schools, middle-income workers can find themselves priced out of living near the communities they serve. On Oct. 27, the Bernalillo County Commission approved two ordinances sponsored by Commissioner Walt Benson granting

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Lincoln County. The post Lincoln County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Rodd Cayton — The name “Corrales Arts Center” contains certain implications. Charlene Spiegel is happy to dispel two of them and correct a third. “You don’t have to live in Corrales (to be a member),” Spiegel, president of the organization, told the Corrales Comment. “You don’t have to be

Kurt Johnson, General Manager and Executive Editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin, highlights local sports stories.

The thunderstorm arrived while Albert Casillas and Caleb Rey were hiking, turning an outdoor adventure into an unexpected race for safety. Caleb was still a boy, perhaps 10 or 11, and the two were exploring a trail when the weather suddenly...

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library has books, of course. But it also has sewing machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, baking pans and enough activities to fill a calendar with 30 programs every week. What it doesn't have is enough space. That...

Thanks to the one-two trick-or-treat of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos hitting this Saturday and Sunday, this weekend is one of the busiest holidays of the year for getting […]

Today *Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 *Preschool storytime: “Halloweenies” (costumes encouraged) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 *Elementary Educated storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information:

The Forest Service has begun removing trees around the campsites, roads and trails in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars in the Lincoln National Forest. The post Dead and dying tree removal efforts begin in Lincoln National Forest appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Deb Haaland’s Roadrunnin’ Tour brought the Democratic gubernatorial candidate to Los Alamos Sunday afternoon, pictured here with Ed Jacobson and Ellen Mills.. Photo by Jody Benson Rep. Chistine Chandler, far right, joins DPLA Chair/Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, left, and Deb Haaland. Photo by Jody Benson Congresswoman Teresa

Five business red-tagged in city’s latest inspection report Albuquerque Journal

Otero County commissioners declared a flood emergency after severe storms damaged roads and other infrastructure. Officials say damage assessments and emergency repairs are ongoing, with some areas still inaccessible and the full recovery cost unknown. The declaration allows the county to seek additional state funding, while FEMA inspectors assess damage

The Carlsbad City Council approved two oilfield pipelines tied to Permian Resources’ planned wells near Happy Valley. Enterprise Products will install a natural gas line, while Mewbourne Oil will build a produced water line, both crossing city limits and the city’s Wellhead Protection Zone. Councilor Mary Garwood opposed the projects,

New Mexico is a place where history and legend seem to walk side by side. From adobe villages and ancient ruins to lonely desert roads and historic hotels, our state is filled with stories that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Some are meant to frighten

Carlsbad and Loving volleyball teams headline Thursday’s schedule, with Carlsbad hosting Clovis and Loving welcoming Texico. Friday features Carlsbad and Loving football games, followed by district cross-country meets Saturday. The calendar also includes upcoming Loving volleyball and ongoing recreation opportunities, including New Mexico trout and bass challenges, Riverwalk activities, wrestling

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the matter has been sent to the Justice Department for “potential further legal action.”

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Above are the final four snapshots of issues presented to all seven candidates for Los Alamos County Council. Comments received from the community indicate that a large number of voters are happy to read any additional information on the candidates’ positions on issues affecting the County, in

Democratic candidate Deb Haaland raised about four times more than Republican Gregg Hull and spent over five times as much.

Las Vegas First is kicking off the 2026 “Cross the Bridge” holiday shopping promotion, a shop-local campaign the organization has hosted for about 20 years. The promotion runs November 1 through December 31 and rewards residents for keeping their holiday spending at independent, locally owned businesses. How it works Save

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Halloween weekend in Rio Rancho is stacked — and not just with candy. Professional hockey brings themed nights to the Events Center Friday and Saturday, with half-off draft beer for Oktoberfest Night and indoor trick-or-treating for Peanuts Halloween Night. Quezada’s Comedy Club turns the

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho art lovers can skip the drive to Santa Fe this month. Enchanted Vision, a free celebration of local art and artists, takes over the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Nov. 13-15. The show kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, with an opening night reception

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Sandoval County voters whose absentee ballots got caught up in a drug scare at the county’s election warehouse can stop worrying. Every one of those votes will count. County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero announced that the ballots involved in the Oct. 16 incident are clear

Unusual late-October rainfall drove sharp rises on waterways, while impact on winter snowpack remains uncertain

By Kevin Hendricks — Trick-or-treating in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley usually means long driveways and longer walks between porches. This weekend, over a dozen trunk-or-treats bring the porches to the parking lot. Events run from Friday afternoon through Saturday night in Edgewood, Moriarty, Estancia and Cedar Crest. Edgewood

If either of Clovis High's soccer teams had managed to beat Hobbs in regular-season finales on Oct. 20, their chances of making the 16-team Class 5A state tournament might be looking pretty good. Instead, both the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats played their District 4-5A rivals to scoreless draws – the

By Danny Romero, Jr. , Albuquerque — Here in New Mexico, we know what it means to be resilient. We know what it takes to make ends meet, to provide […]

PORTALES - The Portales Lady Rams volleyball team knew it was going to have some advantages against visiting Lovington. Two of the biggest advantages for the Lady Rams were up front in middles Eden Montgomery and Annaleah Lujan. Montgomery had a match high 13 kills and Lujan 10 kills as

By Danny Romero, Jr. , Albuquerque — Here in New Mexico, we know what it means to be resilient. We know what it takes to make ends meet, to provide for our families, and fight with everything we’ve got. We have made significant progress, securing huge wins in early childhood

A First Judicial District judge expressed concerns the boy and his mother did not have legal representation in the lawsuit.

Doña Ana County commissioners agreed to notify Project Jupiter developers of a breach in their agreement with the county following a closed session discussion Tuesday.

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board will consider more stringent state-led methane rules in early December.

Another series of storm systems is expected from Thursday through late Monday, bringing a renewed risk of flash flooding.

Balconies at RoundhouseThis one's been a sleeper, so we are going to stick with our turnout prediction of about 715,000, similar to what we saw in the '22 gubernatorial race. While on the national scene the talk is of a possible Blue Wave, New Mexico has seen enough of those

The plan to develop a landfill on 31 Mile Road has been in the works since 2022, but it has recently faced backlash due to the lack of communication about the project with communities impacted by the location. In an email, Española City Manager Michael Ortiz wrote that the feasibility

Students at Española Valley High School are now passing through metal detectors as part of enhanced security measures implemented by Española Public Schools following reports of violence, drugs and weapons on campus. The district has also reintroduced the use of clear backpacks and is providing them to students as needed.

The Artesia Public Library invites local residents to stop by and sign Christmas cards for American troops.

Long before northern New Mexico had a network of pediatricians serving children across its rural communities, Dr. Anderson was driving from town to town, opening clinics, treating sick children and answering calls in the middle of the night. He went where he believed he was needed most, even when it

Artesia season ends.

2025-26 academic year highlights include high graduation rates, improved test scores

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A historic campaign for the Moriarty High School boys soccer team came to an agonizing end Wednesday at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex, as No. 8 Hope Christian rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the No. 9 Pintos 3-2 in double overtime. Following

La Vida Estates is planned for 125 acres off La Vida Trail and Los Suenos northwest of Santa Fe.

New Mexico election officials are taking proactive measures to address concerns about potential ICE activity at polling places following increased immigration enforcement statewide.

Three arrested in alleged $20,000 Ulta theft scheme Albuquerque Journal

Kalshi called the charges a “crazy overreach” and said it looks forward to “putting a stop to this in court.”

Reaction to Huerta’s death came swiftly from some of the state’s top political leaders, who called her a “proud daughter of New Mexico.”

Another series of storm systems is expected from Thursday through late Monday, bringing a renewed risk of flash flooding.

At least one candidate vying for appointment to the New Mexico PRC believes secret discussions on public matters should not be happening.

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board will consider more stringent state-led methane rules in early December.

The Bug and Reptile Museum is hosting its first Halloween Bug Ball, aimed at engaging adults to foster appreciation for the critters.

Doña Ana County commissioners agreed to notify Project Jupiter developers of a breach in their agreement with the county following a closed se…

Bulldogs boys soccer season ends with lose to Lovington.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Led by members of the marching band and Aggie and Aggietha, the North Carolina A&T State University mascots, hundreds of students at the nation’s largest historically Black university walked 40 minutes from campus to the nearest early polling site on a recent afternoon. They started the journey

A New Mexico lawmaker on Wednesday previewed a bill she said will shed more light on how insurance companies use sophisticated “catastrophe” modeling to justify canceling an increasing number of policies in wildfire-prone areas of the state.

Las Cruces and other southern New Mexico communities are now in ‘infested zones’ after new cases of New World screwworm were discovered.

Doña Ana County Commissioners unanimously approved notification to Project Jupiter entities of possible breach of the IRB regarding power generation.

Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study. Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60% higher than they were just five years ago for family caregivers, who now spend an average of $11,508 a year on caregiving, according to a

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is unlawfully scrutinizing naturalized U.S. citizens and placing them at risk of disenfranchisement, civil rights groups alleged in a lawsuit Wednesday, less than a week before Election Day. The lawsuit, filed in California, came as Homeland Security asked for an emergency order to restart

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) saw an increase in trips in fiscal year 2026. SCRTD said it expanded schedules, added trips and brought new vehicles to better serve the community. As a result, it recorded 207,256 trips in fiscal year 2026, a 25.6%

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NEWS RELEASE Today, a Second Judicial District Court judge sentenced Christopher Purtee to the maximum sentence of three years in prison after he was arrested in May for attempting to meet a child for sexual activity following a multi-agency, four-day undercover operation, “Operation Game Over.” Purtee was

Dr. William Brian VanderHeyden, born in Milwaukee, WI in 1960 passed away at home on October 14. A lifelong Sooners fan, Brian received his bachelor degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and went on to earn his PhD from Northwestern University. During his career he worked for

UbiQD researchers work on a single photon emitting quantum dot device supported by the NMEDD grant. Courtesy of UbiQD, Inc. UBIQD NEWS RELEASE UbiQD, Inc., a global leader in quantum dot technology and manufacturing, has received a $200,000 grant through New Mexico’s Quantum Technologies Award from the NM Economic Development

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque drug trafficker who amassed an arsenal of firearms, including machinegun conversion devices, and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison. According to court documents, on July 6, 2024, Deundalas Gales, 37, was driving at a high

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The City of Las Cruces adopted an ordinance to address abandoned properties. The Vacant and Abandoned Property Maintenance Ordinance requires the city to address long-term vacancies, encourage property maintenance, and support neighborhood revitalization. The ordinance applies to residential and commercial properties that haven't been lawfully

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County and the City of Española are excited to partner together to provide indoor swimming this winter at the Lucero Center Pool. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the Lucero Center Pool (313 Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532) will be open 8 a.m. – 5

UNM Health has not made concessions to hackers after cyberattack, officials say Albuquerque Journal

A public Democratic family feud is breaking out inside New Mexico’s congressional delegation, with U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury coming out forcefully against a sweeping bipartisan permitting package negotiated and championed by fellow New Mexico Democrat U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Stansbury took to social media this week to declare herself “adamantly

[caption id="attachment_109383" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Silver High School girls’ soccer coach Alicia Beck ta...

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Alamogordo will hire an independent reviewer to investigate former senior project manager Justen Boyle’s termination grievance. Boyle alleges he was fired in retaliation for raising ADA compliance and city ordinance concerns with human resources. The city commission voted unanimously to authorize the review after Boyle described his firing, canceled hearing

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COLFAX COUNTY OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS 2026 WHEREAS, the residents of Colfax County have great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those…

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, Doña Ana County Commissioners unanimously voted to have legal and county management provide notice to the Project Jupiter data center project of a potential breach of agreement about a proposed power plant. Commissioner Chair Manuel Sanchez made a motion to authorize the county to

Relief funds, meal services and local fundraising campaigns aim to help victims recover

The Cobre Consolidated School District has announced that Hurley Elementary School has been named a 2026 National ESEA Distinguished School […]

MORIARTY NM – With Dig Pink activities and some memories that were hard to bear, the Moriarty Lady Pintos never got on track against Espanola dropping a 3-0 contest to the Lady Sundevils on Tuesday night. The post Moriarty and Espanola Battle on Dig Pink Night appeared first on East

At its current rate, New Mexico won’t meet its 2030 goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a New Mexico Environment Department official told state lawmakers Monday. A 2019 executive order from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham charged...

A storm that brought destructive winds and deadly flooding elsewhere in Northern New Mexico left Taos County relatively unscathed.

“Burn, scar” is a new film that delves into longstanding tensions between generational Northern New Mexicans and the U.S. Forest Service through the lens of the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon fire and its aftermath. Between April and June of...

As soon as next week, one or more helicopters are expected to precision-deploy herbicide pellets over 2,929 acres of sagebrush country in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, to the west and northwest of Cerro in northern Taos County. The...

Devon Christie cast a ballot for the first time on Tuesday (Oct. 27), voting for Democrats "down the line." Asked why, Christie pointed to "our current president, how he's obviously not doing too well and how we can definitely do...

Gil Graves, the 81-year-old owner of Chili Line Depot in Tres Piedras, was acquitted of all charges by a jury in 8th Judicial District Court on Tuesday (Oct. 27). Jurors found Graves not guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, criminal...

Property owners in Taos' commercial core will have 12 hours after a snowstorm ends to clear the sidewalks in front of their buildings, and others will have 24, under an ordinance the Town Council adopted Tuesday (Oct. 27) after an hour of fiery...

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, bringing a weekend of trick-or-treating, costume contests, live music and spooky celebrations to Taos and surrounding communities. From family festivities in historic downtown Taos to a Halloween carnival...

Dr. Charlie “Doc” Anderson, the beloved and sorely-missed-in-retirement Taos pediatrician, died peacefully from natural causes at his home Oct. 14 at the age of 93. A memorial service is being planned for March 2027. Anderson was Taos' first...

The New Mexico Department of Transportation intends to proceed with constructing higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to deter suicides, despite being directed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to pursue alternative solutions after NMDOT...

A man is facing criminal charges for allegedly damaging his grandfather’s property and threatening to burn down the home after learning that a shed on the property had recently been removed. Prosecutors charged 24-year-old Michael Vargas with a felony and two misdemeanors after he allegedly threatened his grandfather, damaged items

Scenes from Rio Gallinas Park on Wednesday morning. Following an invitation from the City of Las Vegas, several community members decorated Rio Gallinas Park in their best Halloween flair. Touted in a city press release as a Halloween version of Luces en el Río – the Christmas season tradition of

The Taos Medical Debt Relief Project is seeking to expand its reach in the community after relieving patients of almost $7 million in medical debt since 2018. Through its partnership with Holy Cross Medical Center, the Taos Medical Debt Relief...

The Taos Jazz Bebop Society is expanding its School House Jazz program, bringing live performances, workshops and lessons on the history of jazz to more local students in 2027. According to an Oct. 23 press release from the organization, the...

Angel Fire Resort will celebrate its 60th anniversary this winter with the opening of New Mexico's first high-speed, six-passenger chairlift, along with expanded snowmaking capabilities, a new base area building and a season of anniversary...

While most of Red River is asleep at 2 a.m., Shannon Telford is up baking fresh doughnuts, kolaches, cream-filled pastries and other sweets at FrosTY Acres Bakery & Cafe, which Telford opened in honor of her late son and husband on Saturday...

Red River Brewery & Distillery has earned a spot among the nation's top five craft vodkas for the fifth consecutive year, placing fourth in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Red River business announced the award in an...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8 Transfers this week: 12 Animals in foster: 11 Pounds of food:...

Transportation department hopes to make temporary repairs ahead of winter

By Lynn Janes The town of Hurley had a regular meeting October 13, 2026. Reynaldo Maynes, Ester Gil, and Robert Candelaria attended. Jason Cox did not attend. Aron Phillips attended by phone at different times in the meeting. Public input - none currently. The council approved a proclamation naming October

By Lynn Janes (Writers note: this article was written using the minutes provided by the Village of Santa Clara) The Village of Santa Clara held a regular meeting October 8, 2026. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza, trustees, Peter Erickson, Olga Amador and

By Lynn Janes The Silver City Town Council held a meeting September 8, 2026. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith, Nicholas Prince, Stan Snider, Victor Nanez and Angela Salaiz. The council approved the agenda with the change of moving executive session before the vote on the MOU (memorandum

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Prospective homebuyers and curious residents will have the chance to explore properties across the East Mountains and enter to win prizes during The Great Edgewood Home Tour & Surrounding Areas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Presented by Natalie Fallbach of Fallbach Mortgage in partnership with area real

By Kevin Hendricks — House hunters curious about life east of the Sandias can tour a batch of homes for sale in a single Saturday, and pocket raffle tickets along the way, during The Great Edgewood Home Tour on Nov. 14. Maps of participating homes go out at 10:30 a.m.,

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Every fall, marigolds, colorful ofrendas and images of calaveras begin appearing across Albuquerque as communities prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos, a holiday […]

By Rodd Cayton By the time the springtime patio music season begins, the Village of Corrales should have new rules in place spelling out how loud the performers can get. At their Oct. 27 meeting, village councilors laid out a process for rewriting the municipal noise ordinance. They’re trying to

Two New World Screwworm cases confirmed on and off campus at New Mexico State University.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Health care at the Metropolitan Detention Center faces a major shake-up in 2027 as Bernalillo County prepares to take over the system, with nearly […]

By Kevin Hendricks — Dolores Huerta, the New Mexico-born icon of the 1960s labor movement with an enduring legacy defined by the phrase “Sí, se puede,” has died. She was […]

By Kevin Hendricks — Dolores Huerta, the New Mexico-born icon of the 1960s labor movement with an enduring legacy defined by the phrase “Sí, se puede,” has died. She was 96. Huerta’s family confirmed her passing Wednesday on her verified Facebook and Instagram pages. “We ask for privacy as we

With New Mexico facing severe challenges in crime, education, poverty, economic freedom and healthcare, El Rito Media compares gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. The editorial criticizes Haaland’s progressive policies and refusal to debate, while highlighting Hull’s record as Rio Rancho mayor and proposals for tax, regulatory, education and

Sen. Jeff Steinborn urges New Mexico’s State Investment Council to review and divest public funds tied to Russia and companies controlled by Elon Musk, citing Ukraine’s suffering and Starlink restrictions. A new Alex Gibney documentary, “Musk,” intensifies concerns about Musk’s business practices, political influence, data access and ability to affect

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Health care at the Metropolitan Detention Center faces a major shake-up in 2027 as Bernalillo County prepares to take over the system, with nearly $40 million in startup costs and a funding request that still needs state approval. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the

Two cases border Otero County in Hudspeth County, Texas, as of October 23. USDA advises checking livestock for infected wounds.

Plus a recap of the most important stories of the week, from the Voice of the Mountain

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, he talks about hopes that cooler temperatures will tamp down New World screwworm in the region, Grant County Commission passing a moratorium on data centers and more.

Work explores the cultural appropriation of many self-help practices

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — In a rare public split between members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury says she is “adamantly opposed” to and […]

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — In a rare public split between members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury says she is “adamantly opposed” to and will not – for now – vote for Senator Martin Heinrich’s career-defining permit reform legislation being teed up for quick

Response to Cibola Citizen 9/30/2026 Editorial Re: Proposed Uranium Mining Nick Martin, Energy Fuels Wed, 10/28/2026 - 05:56

McCurdy outside hitter J’nae Rivera (15) slams a spike against Oak Grove Classical in a wild match last week that the Bobcats won 3-2. Derek Medina photo A big cross country win and a milestone victory on the pitch mark the highlights for the week for the fall sports teams.

Pirates Lose to Spartans 38-6; Must Win Next Game Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 10/28/2026 - 04:56

By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. — As the leaves fall from the trees, Sandoval County wants residents to consider another kind of dropping. As in dropping off food donations for neighbors in need. The county treasurer’s office is sponsoring its fifth annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefitting the Nacimiento Community Foundation,

Within the infested zones, animals must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved in or out of the area.

Protestors at several events across the state Tuesday voiced their opposition to Project Jupiter, the massive data center being built in Doña Ana County.

The geographic split in New Mexico’s politics is on display in the early vote. The Hispanic North, predictably, is leading the way for the Dems in terms of their early voting percentages over the Republicans.San Miguel County leads the partisan divide with Dems casting 79 percent of the early ballots

With New Mexico facing severe challenges in crime, education, poverty, economic freedom and healthcare, El Rito Media compares gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. The editorial criticizes Haaland’s progressive policies and refusal to debate, while highlighting Hull’s record as Rio Rancho mayor and proposals for tax, regulatory, education and

The editorial board endorses Republican Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. A lifelong Clovis-area rancher, farmer and state representative since 2019, Zamora brings bipartisan experience and strong knowledge of agriculture, water and conservation. His priorities include compensating Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire victims, creating jobs and addressing housing and

With New Mexico facing severe challenges in crime, education, poverty, economic freedom and healthcare, El Rito Media compares gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. The editorial criticizes Haaland’s progressive policies and refusal to debate, while highlighting Hull’s record as Rio Rancho mayor and proposals for tax, regulatory, education and

Sen. Jeff Steinborn urges New Mexico’s State Investment Council to review and divest public funds tied to Russia and companies controlled by Elon Musk, citing Ukraine’s suffering and Starlink restrictions. A new Alex Gibney documentary, “Musk,” intensifies concerns about Musk’s business practices, political influence, data access and ability to affect

The police blotter for Oct. 17-23 includes arrests for battery, aggravated domestic assault, DWI, open-container, disorderly conduct and interference with officers. Officers responded to reports of shots fired, stolen vehicles, accidents, domestic disputes, fights, threats, harassment, suspicious activity, welfare concerns, alarms, larceny, graffiti, loud noise and other incidents throughout the

The editorial board endorses Republican Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. A lifelong Clovis-area rancher, farmer and state representative since 2019, Zamora brings bipartisan experience and strong knowledge of agriculture, water and conservation. His priorities include compensating Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire victims, creating jobs and addressing housing and

An opinion column examines New Mexico’s House Bill 99, arguing its medical malpractice reforms only “stopped the bleeding” while doctors remain at risk of leaving the state. It praises lawmakers who advanced the measure and scrutinizes House Democrats who sought to weaken or opposed it, urging voters to consider legislative

Artesia girls soccer team are District 4-4A champs.

Symphony Rivas, 10, reacts to a scary animatronic monster on Tuesday while shopping with her family at Spirit Halloween at the Durango Mall. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

Historians and residents share different perspectives on city’s past

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REMI Study Projects Major Economic Gains from Completing the Ports-to-Plains Interstate Corridor Nine-state analysis estimates $36.67 billion in additional annual economic output and 59,057 additional jobs in 2080 The Ports-to-Plains Alliance is highlighting a new REMI Consulting report that projects substantial economic gains from developing the I-27…

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners gathered Tuesday evening October 27, 2026, for their last regular meeting of October where they viewed the audit report for 2026. Paul Garcia presented the audit report noting that they started the audit a bit late and had a staffing issue but…

UNM says preseason games paid off on and off the court Albuquerque Journal

Suspect in Flock camera destruction may have fundraised himself out of free legal counsel Albuquerque Journal

Parents each sentenced to 15 years in the overdose death of their 1-year-old daughter Albuquerque Journal

Students, tribal leaders protest Heinrich’s permitting bill, saying it could speed data centers and fossil fuels Albuquerque Journal

Doña Ana County flags potential breach by Project Jupiter Albuquerque Journal

PAC backing Haaland draws scrutiny over major donors Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – Around 4:45 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the area of Gibson Blvd SW and De Anza Dr SW for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an individual, believed to be a female, suffering

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- It's your voice, your vote. Election Day is exactly one week away, and voters in Dona Ana County have an important decision to make about who will lead the county sheriff's office. Candidates Todd Garrison (R) and Vanessa Ordoñez (D) joined ABC-7's Marcel Clarke to

From left, Adison Gurley, Angelie Echave and Rafa Rocha. Courtesy photo Mayah Gurley/Courtesy photo Jayden Krupp/Courtesy photo BY JESSICA FREERLAHS Girls Soccer The Los Alamos High School girls soccer team has spent the season proving that hard work, teamwork, and determination pay off. Ranked third in the state in Class

BY DAVID NORTHWhite Rock The recent general-purpose letter to the editor by Stephanie Nakhleh was kinda fun if a bit prolix. Yes, letters do take time and serial offenders do need all the help they can get, but she forgot to include stuff that could make her considerable load a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Colfax County Road Dept. Recent heavy rainfall has caused washout, erosion, and damage to several county-maintained roads, creating hazardous travel conditions for residents and motorists. County road crews are assessing affected areas to determine the extent of the damage and identify necessary repairs. The County…

Queen Grace Figueroa and King Ryan McLaughlin (both 8th grade Social Studies teachers) are stymied by the disloyalty to the crown. Photo by Joyce Haven. A member of The Revolting Children holds The Declaration of Revolution poster signed by the group. Photo Courtesy LAPS The Revolting Children airing their grievances

UNM Health computer systems back online after cyberattack Albuquerque Journal

Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull unveiled a sprawling list of nearly 80 endorsements Tuesday, highlighting support from dozens of current and former New Mexico mayors, public-safety officials, state lawmakers, former Gov. Gary Johnson and a onetime Democratic candidate for governor as the race enters its final week. Hull’s campaign announced

According to UNMH officials, critical electronic systems at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC) are back online following Monday’s cybersecurity event. All UNM Health hospitals are fully open, ambulance traffic has returned to normal operations, and clinics have resumed regularly scheduled appointments and procedures. Information technology security

The Artesia City Council ratified an amended Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan covering 2028-2032, following discussions during the city’s July budget retreat. The plan outlines priorities for anticipated capital projects and was submitted to meet the state’s Oct. 23 deadline. New Mexico’s Department of Finance and Administration is scheduled to publish

By DUSTIN ARMENDARIZ The Deming Headlight Columbus resumed cross-border livestock trade Monday, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward...

This weekend brings Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. A host of celebrations are planned this year, including the return of door-...

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Next year, residents of Santa Clara and Hanover will get new water meters, along with a water line to Hanover, thanks...

Lady ‘Dogs are the No. 5 seed in the state playoffs.

Victim found by law enforcement after wellness check on Saturday

Decision comes weeks after $100,000 payment made to former county manager

New hire has sights set on equity and access for Durango residents

The Village of Santa Clara has announced that it is moving forward with plans to upgrade its water system, including […]

By Kevin Hendricks, New Mexico Political Report — Students across New Mexico traded lecture halls for picket signs Tuesday. They walked out of class to demand that lawmakers stop fast-tracking […]

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a Velarde couple without bail after Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies charged them with armed robbery for an incident they claimed was a case of self defense. Deputies arrested Delbert Garcia, 41, and Trinity Jacks, 24, on charges of armed robbery, possession of

By Kevin Hendricks, New Mexico Political Report — Students across New Mexico traded lecture halls for picket signs Tuesday. They walked out of class to demand that lawmakers stop fast-tracking AI data centers, which they say will drain the state’s water, power and land. In Albuquerque, UNM students rallied outside

Animas River drainage affected the most, flash-flooding caused some of the biggest impacts

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By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — UNM Health clinics reopened Tuesday, but the fallout from Monday’s cyber incident may just be starting. A ransomware group now claims it stole personal […]

The musty odor inescapable, framed family photos were not spared from the mold spreading through Ralph Dowden's home, flourishing beneath a gaping hole where there was once a ceiling. Dowden was working in Tucumcari when the storms hit Clovis in late September. When he returned to his house on Axtell

PORTALES — A proposed ordinance to regulate power producers and data centers received a “hard pass” and no action from Roosevelt County commissioners. “I’m a hard pass on this because I think that we need to have town halls,” Commission Chair Tina Dixon said at the Oct. 20 meeting, where

PORTALES — Transportation for Portales residents is back, now with free, longer rides with the ease of same-day scheduling. The Portales Area Transit System (PATS) now picks up riders up to 10 miles outside Portales and offers free same-day rides when seats are available, Community Services Director Kelly McClellan told

Every October when I was a kid, we couldn’t wait to put up our Halloween decorations, a handful of vintage pieces that spent 11 months each year folded flat on an upper shelf of a bedroom closet. Highlights included a life-sized cardboard skeleton we suspended on our broom closet door

Russia was still the USSR in 1991 when Pete Campos began his first term in the New Mexico Senate. The World Wide Web had just become available to everyone, and Nirvana created a new genre of music with the album “Nevermind.” Campos has held several paid jobs during his time

Those who depend on ruling others to make money, secure their position, or to gain power won’t let it go. Respecting your natural human rights isn’t in their interest. It’s up to you to secure your rights -- to assume your liberty in the face of all those who want

The Russians have a saying that goes something like, “We saved the Europeans from Nazi Germany, and the Europeans have never forgiven us for that.” In a similar vein, Russia was excluded from the 80th-anniversary D-Day commemorations in Normandy, on June 6, 2024, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was explicitly

Efforts to bring horse racing to Clovis are not over yet. The New Mexico Racing Commission is appealing a recent lower court ruling that put a hold on efforts to move SunRay racino from Farmington. The racing commission filed its request Oct. 12 with the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

TUCUMCARI – Local law enforcement closed a city block for several hours the afternoon of Oct. 23 after a homeowner unexpectedly found three hand grenades in a drawer. A New Mexico State Police bomb squad removed the grenades and found out later they were inert. The 400 block of South

PORTALES – With both looking for a game to fill out the schedule, District 2-4A members Portales High and Santa Teresa set up a non-district contest for early September. PHS won that one in a rout at Santa Teresa, and Friday night's district rematch at Steve Loy Stadium was really

TEXICO -- Curry County employees are getting a 5% cost of living raise. The increase was approved unanimously by Curry County commissioners at their Oct. 22 meeting held at the newly renovated Texico Community Center building. The pay increase is effective with the pay period beginning Oct. 25, according to

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — From construction materials to industrial supplies, businesses could have an easier way to move goods in and out of the Duke City after the […]

OK, bear with me on this. This is gonna take some convincing, because I’m about to tell you that the best thing you can get at Coda Bakery, Albuquerque’s premiere […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — From construction materials to industrial supplies, businesses could have an easier way to move goods in and out of the Duke City after the city was selected for a multimillion-dollar federal grant to upgrade six miles of the Sunport Rail Spur. The city was

National Democrats have spent, but other groups have effectively sat on the sideline

Artesia families can celebrate Halloween with candy, games and decorated trunks at Trunk or Treat events at Hermosa Church of Christ and First Methodist Church on Oct. 31, plus final weekend activities at Heirloom Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Police offer safety tips, urging visible costumes, safe routes, sidewalks,

Undefeated Grady earned the No. 1 seed among four area teams that qualified for the six-man football playoffs that begin this weekend. Meanwhile, Melrose landed the No. 2 seed in the eight-man playoffs. Defending state champion and unbeaten Fort Sumner landed the top seed in that division. Both received first-round

Curry Booked The following were booked into the Curry County Detention Center Oct. 19-25: • Randolph Reinbold, 68 — criminal trespass (unposted) • Ruby Alice Nguyen, 37 — receiving stolen property (retain, over $250) • Santana Isabell Montoya, 38 — probation violation • Deven Dontae Crockett, 33 — probation violation

Today *City of Clovis Public Works Committee – 8:30 a.m., assembly room, City Hall, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *Base Community Council – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Embassy Warehouse, 311 E. First St., Clovis. RSVP is required. Registration link: https://www.basecommunitycouncil.com/store/p/lunch-ticket. Information: email to CannonAFBCC@gmail.com Thursday *Eastern New Mexico

On this date … 1936: More than 20 babies had been entered into the American Legion's Million-Dollar Baby Pageant next month. Any baby within 100 miles of Tucumcari was eligible. Blue ribbons and silver loving cups were to be given to the winners, judged on health, beauty and physique. 1946:

TUCUMCARI -- Quay County commissioners during their Oct. 26 meeting approved a letter to the attorney general, asking for an opinion on whether funds from an opioid settlement can pay for medical services at the jail. The county's finance director, Samanthan Salas, said it might be able to use almost

TUCUMCARI – Renovations on a former pharmacy building to convert it into the region's new 911 center should be finished by the end of the year, with dispatchers moving in before spring. Dan Worf, project superintendent for general contractor Weil Construction of Albuquerque, said last week the work was about

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission again rejected a proposed contract with its former interim city manager, despite new City Manager Jon Kirksey saying he would welcome help during his transition. Commissioners voted 3-2 during their Oct. 22 meeting to turn down the $7,500 contract through Nov. 30 with Addison Strategies,

TUCUMCARI – A local man jailed this summer on 10 felony drug-related counts is having his charges dropped in exchange for new federal charges that could lead to more time behind bars. Romolo Mares, 64, of Tucumcari initially was charged in the 10th Judicial District in June on four counts

TUCUMCARI – The interim police chief honored a Tucumcari officer after he saved the life of a resident who suffered an apparent cardiac arrest last month. Mel Lolmaugh presented the Lifesaving Award to officer Charle Prieto during the Oct. 22 City Commission meeting. Lolmaugh said that on Sept. 20, Tucumcari

SAN JON – Elida's volleyball team extended its winning streak to 15 matches on Friday with a 25-14, 22-25, 25-17, 25-20 win over fourth-ranked Des Moines in a neutral-site matchup of Class 1A ranked teams. The Lady Tigers (18-2), whose only losses were to third-ranked Roy/Mosquero and top-ranked Melrose, came

City staff to prepare inlets, catch basins and culverts for heavy rainfall

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — A Maryland man faces a federal charge after prosecutors say he claimed to live in New Mexico so he could register to vote here […]

Running Wild JASON FARMER/NEWS-SUN How far is 100 miles? Well, from Hobbs, it is 100 miles to parts of Lubbock. Getting to certain areas in Roswell is also 100 miles. Portales is just over that mark at 103 miles. So, what is the significance of 100 miles? Well, for most

TUCUMCARI – Santa Rosa didn't show a lot during its District 2-2A Oct. 23 clash against Tucumcari, but it did show stronger fundamentals. That was enough during the Lions' 12-7 victory at Rattler Stadium, spoiling the home team's regular-season home finale. Tucumcari (6-3) sought its first victory over Santa Rosa

TEXICO - Junior quarterback Cross Figg combined for season highs in carries (32), yards (271) and touchdowns (5) to lead 2A No. 1 ranked Texico to its third-straight 2A District 4 title on Oct. 23. The Wolverines crushed No. 2 Eunice, 38-7. "It feels amazing, I couldn't have done it

PORTALES -- Investigators have a suspect in the region’s most recent homicide, and Portales police say the man is being held in the Portales jail on unrelated charges. The slaying took place late on the night of Oct. 24 in the 600 block of Avenue B. Police were called to

For the first half, the Clovis Wildcats football team hung neck and neck with rival Hobbs. Then the pendulum swung the Eagles way the entire second half. Clovis got shutout in the second half in falling to host Hobbs 48-14 in a 6A District 2 game on Oct. 23. “They

RICHARDSON, Texas – The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team was picked for second place this season in last week’s 17-team Lone Star Conference preseason poll, conducted by LSC coaches and sports information directors along with members of the media. Two-time defending champion Dallas Baptist (29-7, 18-2 LSC last

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — A Maryland man faces a federal charge after prosecutors say he claimed to live in New Mexico so he could register to vote here in 2022, one week before New Mexicans head to the polls for the Nov. 3 general election. A federal grand

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — UNM Health patients can keep their Tuesday appointments. Clinics reopened Oct. 27, a day after a cybersecurity event knocked systems offline and cancelled appointments […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Sandoval County residents headed to court could soon find the district and magistrate courts in the same building. On Wednesday, county commissioners will decide whether to award a $45 million contract to expand the judicial complex in Bernalillo. HB Construction submitted the lowest of

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — UNM Health patients can keep their Tuesday appointments. Clinics reopened Oct. 27, a day after a cybersecurity event knocked systems offline and cancelled appointments across the health system. That included Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional are both

I keep hearing about how the Legislature “fixed” the medical malpractice law that’s sent doctors running like they’re in a theater fire. As my own doctor just told me about this year’s reform, “It was a start. They stopped the bleeding, but they haven’t stitched up the patient.” House Bill

Artesia boys soccer team are the No. 6 seed.

State and federal agriculture authorities have identified three new cases of New World screwworm.

Floodwaters from the Rio Puerco surrounded and stranded residents late Sunday night in the unincorporated area of San Francisco in Socorro County.

Deadly and destructive flooding in Northern New Mexico left Taos County relatively unscathed in the wake of dramatic storms that passed through the state beginning last week.

State officials are unsure how long it will take to review Project Jupiter’s updated air quality permit application.

People over 65 won’t be subject to the new work requirements, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be unaffected by them.

Patients “should not show up to UNM Health facilities on October 26,” an announcement on the health system’s website stated.

The constant barrage of TV ads tells the story—the race for the 2nd Congressional District is once again attracting a flood of national dollars from political action committees and individual donors. Total spending by the PACs and the individual campaigns of Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and Republican challenger Greg

The Artesia Downtown Lions Club recognized Mylz Aguirre, Mya Wilbanks, Lily Morgan and Jace Miles as its October Jr. Lions. The students demonstrate leadership through school organizations, clubs and community activities, while pursuing diverse interests including history, business, health sciences and mathematics. Each plans to attend college, with goals ranging

Oxbow Park unofficially closed due to ‘impassable’ trails

Rare Santa Fe tornado neared 110 mph, NWS says Albuquerque Journal

Woman dies after vehicle swept away in Santa Fe flood Albuquerque Journal

Federal aid approved after northern New Mexico flooding Albuquerque Journal

Haaland, Hull discuss New Mexico’s future in Journal interviews Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KViA) -- Doña Ana County invited residents to add to a time capsule project set to reopen in 2076. The county said residents can add mementos like posters, letters and pictures that capture what it was like to live in Doña Ana County in 2026. It won't

President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for New Mexico on Monday, unlocking federal assistance as communities across northern and western parts of the state continue dealing with severe flooding, damaged infrastructure, evacuations, and widespread cleanup following days of punishing storms. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Oct. 26 that

UNM Health cyberattack disrupts care statewide Albuquerque Journal

UPDATE (Oct. 27, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of New World Screwworm in Doña Ana County: one in a sheep at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and one in a cow at an off-campus location. New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds