Commissioners aim to preempt state law barring detention contracts

A southern New Mexico lawmaker is asking the state attorney general to investigate Otero County commissioners’ recent emergency approval of a five-year detention contract with federal immigration officials, and to determine if it violates a new state law. Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces), whose district encompasses portions of Otero and

This week on "Voices of Taos," reporter Stephanie Gates sits down for a conversation with Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop and executive director of Friends of the Rio Grande. Nick and Stephanie talk about how this year’s warm, dry winter has...

Cause of apartment fire remains under investigation, Fire Rescue says

Cliff High School’s run in the Class A state basketball tournament came to an end Thursday afternoon in the Rio Rancho Events Center. The second-seeded Cowgirls fell 32-28 to third-seeded Roy/Mosquero. Cliff led 28-24 with 3:15 left to play, but the Blue rallied and took the lead for good with

Albuquerque - Officials announced on Wednesday, March 18, that a large 17-week, multi-agency operation led by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) for the District of New Mexico which targeted violent fugitives, firearms offenders, and narcotics-related crimes had ended. Authorities launched Operation Triple Beam–Shadow Break on Nov. 3, 2025, and

Utility CEO says microgrid project also a go as state fills funding gap left by Department of Energy cancellations

Primary candidates include opponents and boosters of AI data center

For Questa-based rancher Ezequiel Rael, grazing livestock on the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is a way of life. Moving his cattle around the monument's South Chilfo grazing allotment requires a 90-minute commute each way. If the roa…

The Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force met on Wednesday morning for the first time.

Attorneys argued Albuquerque police weren't legally required to prevent woman's death

Seal would recognize high school seniors who excel in civics coursework or community engagement

A cool front sliding through New Mexico won't do anything for temperatures continuing to break all-time records.

A string of assaults along the west side Rio Grande bosque has led to a heightened law enforcement presence, school security measures and relocated activities for local groups

Clerk's failure to lock store led to thefts, fatal shooting

Doug Turner says 'pretty shocking' incident underscores need for public safety changes

State health officials urge residents to take precautions when cleaning areas with possible rodent droppings

Sheriff: 'They were unprepared, and fortunately, Taos County had the resources available to be able to successfully save their lives'

A former police officer who needed to change careers found a new calling at the San Juan County Detention Center, where he helps detainees find work upon their release. Robert Shuttleworth, 31, oversees the Helping Offenders Achieve Purposeful Employment, or HOAPE, program at the jail. The program is in its

Songwriters, would-be songwriters and those who appreciate choral music are welcome to free workshops and to witness the world premiere of a choral piece, all set to take place this weekend at New Mexico Highlands University. NMHU music professor Gabriel Merrill-Steskal said this weekend’s events are like a“mini-residency,” as they

'We've been waiting for this,' state Rep. Joy Garrett says

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in an overnight single-vehicle rollover accident in southwest Roswell that resulted in the death of the driver, who was th…

SUNLAND PARK — A heavyweight battle of New Mexico-bred sprinters is set for Sunday at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino as Mojica and Leave Them Behind headline a field of five in the 20th running of the $80,000 Mt. Cristo Rey Stakes. The 5 1/2-furlong sprint for 3-year-olds and upward

Connect to Care event brings IDs, medical help and housing referrals to unhoused residents

McCasland experienced 'mental fog' in weeks leading up to disappearance, according to BCSO

Regents proceed with budget draft without several student cost increases

Police say 51-year-old man was pointing a gun at drivers, officers while under the influence of meth

Amy Barela’s reelection bid triggers GOP infighting over party rules

Meet Freckles from the Humane Society of Lincoln County and Hannah from Bernalillo County's Animal Care Center!

BLOOMFIELD, N.M. – The Bloomfield High School baseball team used patience at the plate and timely hitting to secure an 11-1, five-inning run-rule victory over Taos on Wednesday at Bobcat Stadium. Senior Marcus Carrillo earned the win for Bloomfield, allowing two hits, four walks and one run over five innings

Celebration in border village draws thousands

New Mexico is setting up the statewide medical psilocybin program to be more accessible to patients later this year with the creation of a treatment equity fund, which was signed into law last week. Psilocybin is naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the

A Newcomb High School senior is among more than 60 students statewide awarded scholarships by the New Mexico Activities Association Foundation for the 2025-26 academic year, including $93,000 distributed to student-athletes and activity participants. The foundation distributed 67 scholarships during this year’s cycle, selecting winners from a pool of nearly

District must make significant gains to meet end-of-year goals

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery is hosting a Shamrock Stroll today alongside other St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Those strolling can start at any one of the participating businesses, and if they visit at least five and end at the Toad, they will receive

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified a man found dead after a house fire and renewed its request for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run — both of which occurred on March 6. Henry A. Wedgwood of Arenas Valley was identified as the

Rep. Reeb highlights bipartisan win on sexual assault statute of limitations

Reexamined dinosaur bone found near Navajo Nation

Albuquerque - A man was arrested following a SWAT standoff at New Beginnings Crestview, located at 301 Chama St. NE, on March 16 after breaking into the building and causing significant property damage. A criminal complaint says Allan Orton, 23, entered the church by forcing open a window on the

Las Cruces state representative says commissioners may have violated transparency law

Change would have raised $113 million for budget, brought raises for city workers

Director of Athletics Ryan Berryman said The Pit will need upgrades if there's any hope of bringing the NCAA Tournament back to Albuquerque.

War, reserve releases and refinery attacks are driving high prices that could extend the Permian boom and reshape New Mexico’s budget

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center has been busy with sports, classes and community events since its opening in August 2025. Town of Silver City Parks and Recreation Director Julian Madrid said that the center sees 100 to 200 users daily, on

Volunteers hand-scrub banner measuring nearly 2 acres

Police have arrested a Santa Clara man, John Elizalde, in connection with a fire Wednesday morning that damaged the Santa Clara post office. Officials said the building will be closed until further notice. Fire Chief Larry Montoya said that papers in a recycling bin by the front door were set

Notes and tidbits from Monday's meeting

Meet the first responders called to the scene of mental health crises in Bernalillo County

Western Oregon University provost and vice president of academic affairs succeeds Joseph Shepard

‘Stopping takes seconds, losing someone lasts forever,’ Melinda Montoya says in commercial

Base officials release few details in shooting outside Shoppette

Injuries do not 'appear to be life-threatening,' spokesperson says

Health officials report New Mexico’s first animal rabies case of the year and urge residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wild animals

Consultants recommend a sports stadium as part of fairground master plan

A Roswell teen died in a single-car rollover crash where speeding and driving drunk is suspected.

It is unclear what started fire or how it's connected to death

Secretary of State's Office says former governor hopeful can run as write-in candidate for different office

Thousands of New Mexico residents got a shot in the arm. Now, they deserve a pat on the back. A new analysis of New Mexico’s 2025 measles outbreak, published Thursday in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, found the state’s response – including

Resorts depend on snowmaking operations to keep lifts turning as unseasonably warm, dry winter draws to a close

Police are investigating after a bronze figure from the La Jornada installation near the Albuquerque Museum was reported stolen

Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela’s decision to seek re-election for her Otero County Commission seat in a contested primary has set off GOP infighting as some state leaders accuse her of violating party rules. Barela sits on the Otero County Commission and filed to run for re-election

Police chief says investigation ongoing

First lieutenant tribal governor: 'Crime has no boundaries and no jurisdictions'

The New Mexico Lobo men's basketball season will continue into the weekend after beating Sam Houston State to advance in the NIT.

This past weekend, temperatures in the area were reminiscent of early February, but starting today, temperatures will be more like early June.

Albuquerque - For nearly 13 hours, a dead man was left charred behind the Smith's located at 6125 4th St. NW after Bernalillo County Fire Department responded to a small fire at the location. The Office of Medical Investigator ruled the death as a homicide and the Albuquerque Police Department

PHOENIX (AP) — Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week. Because of a forecasted heat wave in the Phoenix area, at least 10

The Cobre High School Lady Indians ran into a buzzsaw in the semifinals of the Class AAA state basketball tournament. Late Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center, the top-seeded Lady Eagles of Navajo Prep pulled away from the fifth-seeded Lady Indians to post a 55-27 decision. Navajo Prep

New Mexico offers credits, resources to low-income filers

The Valenica County Finance Director who fell for a $2 million email scam has resigned.

Sheriff's Office: Gun reported missing from man's home after disappearance; 'currently' no foul play suspected

Cibola County correctional officer reportedly found suboxone strips in eyeglass case

Luis Javier Cobos Jr. to serve prison time for beating dogs

Deverne Torres Jr. faces up to 15 years in prison

An email about one person dead and one person injured was sent to the Roswell Daily Record on Tuesday night. In it, the 49th Wing Public Affai…

More discussions are to come, but a potential sale of Sixth Street Elementary School to Western New Mexico University is a good deal for the school district, the university and the community, the university’s interim president told the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education on Monday evening. The WNMU proposal

Death appears to be 'the result of a medical episode,' spokesperson says

New Mexico State Police officers shot and killed a suspect accused of pulling a gun on them during a traffic stop in Roswell.

Police say a 19-year-old now faces murder and other related charges in a shooting death during an attempted truck theft

Base near Alamogordo was put on lockdown at about 5:30 p.m., officials say

The District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion for pretrial detention for a man accused of setting a fire in the Santa Clara post office last week, after the same man had been arrested twice for making multiple calls to 911 just the week before. A hearing on pretrial detention

State gaming regulators issued a cease and desist letter to Lien Games Racing, saying greyhound wagers offered to New Mexicans violate the state’s ban on dog racing

The United Farm Workers union has distanced itself from annual celebrations of its founder, Cesar Chavez, amid what it said were troubling but unspecified allegations. In a statement Tuesday, the union said allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to urge people around the country to

During the ABQ mayoral campaign last year we noted how crime did not appear to have its usual impact and that voters were pivoting to the economy and especially the high cost of daily life. Flash forward and here come the '26 gubernatorial candidates.Democrat Sam Bregman is calling for a

Regents at Western New Mexico University unanimously hired a new president Tuesday morning, more than a year after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cleaned house and appointed five new regents to oversee the Silver City university. At the meeting, regents struck an optimistic tone for the future as they signed a

NM became the first state to bar armed agents from polling locations in response to Trump's immigration crackdown and similar steps are being considered in at least a half dozen other Dem-led states

Schools, hospitals, courthouses and city property deemed off limits for Immigration and Customs Enforcement

High winds swept across New Mexico on Sunday, gusts hit as high as 81 mph at Raton airport, according to NWS

ROSWELL, N.M. —New Mexico State Police officers were involved in a shooting incident Wednesday night near West Linda Vista Boulevard and Kentucky Avenue in Roswell.A suspect was killed and the officers involved were not hurt, an updated NMSP news release said.AdvertisementIn an update, NMSP said a state officer attempted a

22-year-old allegedly fired multiple rounds into a family’s vehicle, wounding a woman and teen

The Cliff High School Cowgirls, the No. 2 seed in the Class A state basketball tournament, did just enough late Wednesday night to beat the 10th-seeded Lady Demons of Des Moines 44-38 at Bernalillo High School. In a rough-and-tumble game, the Cowgirls took over the lead in the second quarter

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Faced with increasing expenses, the town of Silver City has stopped its sponsorship of community events, and will likely increase its sanitation rates again, according to reports at Tuesday’s meeting of the Town Council. The town is also, for the time being, being required

Officer will watch live feeds from cameras and drones at city's Real Time Crime Center

A woman who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking as part of a plea agreement learned last week that she will spend several years in prison. Fifty-two-year-old Edwina Montaño was sentenced to a total of nine years, but District Court Judge Abigail Aragon suspended five years of that sentence. Aragon also

The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion — which has been a topic for some time — will again be discussed by the league's board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press

"I believed that exposing the truth would hurt the farmworker movement," wrote Dolores Huerta, one of Chávez's accusers.

GSD contends neither the governor nor the lieutenant governor have to provide "supporting facts" to fly on state aircraft.

ICE says Paktyawal died after being taken to the hospital following complaints of shortness of breath and chest pains.

Phoenix's previous record was set almost 40 years ago, in 1988.

A sculpture by the late artist Gib Singleton was among three stolen from a south-side Santa Fe cemetery earlier this year.

The crowded field for the role includes the sitting appointed sheriff and the former undersheriff he fired last year.

Albuquerque police accuse Trinity Carlson of a deadly stabbing after a fight over a woman near a liquor store.

City and state leaders are calling for the removal of César Chávez's name from public spaces following allegations of sexual assault against him.

SFCC's president is reminding students and faculty to contact school officials if they spot immigration officers on campus.

"Tree or C" is planning a free tree planting in Truth or Consequences this weekend.

A parent of a Pojoaque student alleges in a new lawsuit multiple elementary school staff endangered her son by dismissing his broken ankle.

Mario Chavez, facing sentencing for violating a restraining order, threatened a judge in court, potentially doubling his prison time.

A story on page A-6 published Tuesday, March 17, 2026, omitted a year of funding appropriated to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. While…

The proposal includes 80 acres of “commercial general,” 54 acres of industrial and 69 acres of “residential community.”

A painful reckoning is unfolding across New Mexico after civil rights icon Dolores Huerta publicly accused labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexual abuse.Huerta, who was born in Dawson, New Mexico, said she is a survivor of two separate sexual encounters with Chavez in the 1960s. In a public statement, Huerta

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions.

The standings are based on puppies and older purebreds that were added last year to the AKC’s registry.

The U.S. Marshals Service revealed new details on Wednesday of an operation they say led to over 900 arrests, the seizure of about 60 guns, and the recovery of nearly 40 stolen vehicles.

Rep. Susan Herrera said acequia leader Yolanda Jaramillo "shares all my values" and she plans to work to get her elected.

Albuquerque has a chance to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year, which would shatter the record for the earliest 90-degree day.

Democratic lawmakers have stormed out of a closed-door briefing on the Jeffrey Epstein files by Justice Department leaders, and say they will push to force Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions under oath about the case. Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche went to Capitol Hill on Wednesday

The base is near Alamogordo and houses the 49th Wing, which supports national security work.

Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he…

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. —The Finance director of Valencia County has resigned after a scam involving $2 million in funds going towards a new hospital being built in Valencia County.The email phishing scam took place back in January of 2026 after someone posted as a member of a construction company called

Shelters are not the only animal organizations that need volunteers and fosters. CMM Lost Pet Recovery and Humane Trapping, founded by Conrad …

A six-week Beginner Life Skills Training class starts Tuesday at Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society. Classes are 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday…

Residents are waiting for the city to decide on if Maverik gas station can move into the old Whole Foods building in northeast Albuquerque.

Iran has broadened its strikes on major energy facilities in the Middle East, eliciting strong warnings from Gulf Arab states that called it a…

A battlefield hike, short plays, a fashion show, music and more fun in the Santa Fe area this weekend.

The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced the appointment of a new defense minister.

On Feb. 27, Emily Andrews of Albuquerque asked on social media for help in rescuing an abandoned dog.

New Mexico State Police worked with Homeland Security Investigations to arrest a man allegedly in the country without authorization and with drugs and a gun on him.

Joel Cereceres Trejo, 32, is facing eight charges of criminal sexual penetration and will be held until his trial.

A sign taped to the Samaritan House’s door on Tuesday states that it is closed. The Samaritan House stopped housing the homeless on March 1. A sign taped to the Samaritan House’s door on Tuesday states that it is closed. The Samaritan House stopped housing the homeless on March 1.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old.Police say that on April 27, 2022, the uncle of the teen filed a missing persons report. The uncle then told police that he had contacted the teen's girlfriend, who claimed the last

The Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico hosted a team competition this month focused on providing students with real-world experiences.

When it comes to weight loss, it's good to know what healthy weight loss looks like and how little gains actually are a lot.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Today, the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation gave KOAT a behind the scenes in preparation for their annual Daffodil Days fundraiser.Volunteers, including KOAT's Royale Da, created stunning bouquets for the annual fundraiser in support of the Robert Wertheim Hospice House.AdvertisementThe organization provides a home away from home for New Mexico

An amended statute requiring local agencies like the Taos County Sheriff’s Office to promptly notify the New Mexico Search and Rescue system during SAR emergencies took effect Jan. 1. Yet, SAR members claim the issue it was designed to fix...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Officials have released the results of a 17-week operation targeting violent repeat fugitives across New Mexico.Operation Triple Beam, a multi-agency effort involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ran from November 2025 through February 2026. Authorities said the findings reflect patterns they have seen in similar operations over the

ROSWELL, N.M. —The Roswell Police Department is currently investigating after a fatal rollover took place in Southwest Roswell.The accident occurred on Wednesday after Matthew Perez, 19, of Roswell, left a party in the early morning hours, driving an Audi Q5 SUV. Witnesses say that Perez appeared to be under the

The New Mexico Legislative session ended on Feb. 19, with the list of new Capital Outlay budget requests finalized in SB240. The Taos County area was awarded $11, 071,000 going towards 36 projects with Picuris Pueblo to receive the largest share...

The following is a list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 11 through March 15, 2026. March 11 7:45 a.m. Welfare Check, Weimer Road — Caller said a woman at Holy Cross Hospital needed assistance getting...

Stella's Italian Restaurant suddenly reached the end of an era last week, without the familiar sight of owner Marco Barbitta, cigar and wineglass in hand, seated beside the bar. Barbitta, owner of Stella’s Italian Restaurant, died Tuesday (Ma…

New Mexico health officials on Monday reported the state’s first case of rabies, the latest in a string of zoonotic diseases hitting the state for the first time this year. The rabies case, the New Mexico Department of Health said, involved a...

New Mexico health officials announced on Thursday (March 12) that a Santa Fe County resident had been hospitalized but ultimately recovered from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, marking the first case recorded in 2026. The resident, a man in his...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed just three bills that came out of this year’s legislative session, including what could be the last-ever pocket veto by a New Mexico governor. The governor on Tuesday vetoed House Bill 153, which would have...

A Roswell man and a Fort Worth, Texas, man who each hoped to be recognized as the rightful owner of a stolen truck instead both left a Santa Fe courtroom unhappy Tuesday (March 17) after a judge granted ownership to the New Mexico Department of...

State Rep. Derrick Lente breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday. Lente, a Sandia Pueblo Democrat who chairs the House Taxation and Revenue Committee, said he was bracing for line-item vetoes in an omnibus tax package he helped shepherd during the...

As local efforts to restrict and reduce light pollution in and around the Enchanted Circle continue to gain momentum, a study by the world’s largest European vacation rental marketplace confirmed Taos is one of the top astrotourism destinations in...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from March 9 to March 15, 2026. Animals currently in care: 91 Total intakes this week: 17 Transfers this week: 0 Animals in foster: 24 Pounds of food: 550 Number of animal...

The Town of Taos is set to replace its aging water meters, according to a March 12 press release. The Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Utility Billing Department, is currently conducting the large-scale replacement of water meter...

New Mexico officials on Wednesday responded with swift condemnation to revelations of sexual abuse allegations against civil rights activist and United Farm Workers co-founder Cesar Chavez. Some of those allegations came from fellow union...

New Mexico State Fair officials announced the addition of Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup last week. Tucker will take the stage on Sept. 18 following the Chevron Professional...

H.R. 1, more affectionately known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” was signed into federal law on July 4, 2025, and has precipitated changes to nearly every aspect of American economic life. The changes, implemented on a rolling basis,...

The Wendy’s Company closed its Taos store this week as part of a plan to shutter 5 to 6 percent of its locations in the first half of 2026 — a response to dropping U.S. sales. Wendy’s confirmed the closure of the Taos store, located at 420 Paseo...

Community members and neighbors came together to help Joe Mascareñas clean his property on Dolan Street after the Town of Taos Council approved a resolution for a “jurisdictional abatement” for the property due to public safety risks. The Town...

Over the course of the legislative session, The Santa Fe New Mexican tracked several bills relating to the environment. Here’s where they currently stand: Passed/chaptered Senate Bill 104: Removal of Wildlife Commission members Last year, a...

An ofrenda was created during a candlelight vigil held on Sunday to remember Desiree Trujillo, Geno Gonzales and Austin Apodaca, who died at the house on March 7. An ofrenda was created during a candlelight vigil held on Sunday to remember Desiree Trujillo, Geno Gonzales and Austin Apodaca, who died

Kei, a student at the United World College in Montezuma, poses next to an oil painting she plans to include in an art exhibition this weekend at the school. Kei, a student at the United World College in Montezuma, poses next to an oil painting she plans to include in

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. —Reports of an active shooter locked down the Holloman Air Force Base around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.The lockdown was lifted soon after, but during that short time one person died and another was injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.AdvertisementThe injured person was described as

Dolores Huerta stated Cesar Chavez manipulated her into having sex, leading to her having two kids she put up for adoption.

University of New Mexico Police are looking for a man accused of entering a campus residence hall and causing damage before running away.

BernadetteKastendieckBernadette Kastendieck September 17, 1942 – March 10, 2026 Bernadette Kastendieck, a lifelong resident of Grants, New Mexico, went home to…

13,109 Trout Stocked at Bluewater Lake CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Mid-March brought the kind of momentum anglers like to see at Bluewater Lake: fresh stocking…

Dolores Huerta, a civil rights and labor leader, has accusedCesar Chavezof sexual abuse after allegations recently surfaced.Chavez and Huerta co founded the National Farm Workers Association, later named United Farm Workers. The UFW has since said it willnot take part in Cesar Chavez Dayafter the allegations were learned.AdvertisementCesar Chavez Day

Francesca “Frannie” TafoyaFrancesca “Frannie” Tafoya passed away on March 10, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was 39 years old. She was born on July 26,…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —University of New Mexico police are investigating an incident involving significant property damage at a campus residence hall.According to the University of New Mexico Police Department, officers responded early Wednesday morning to a report of a male subject who entered Laguna 3 Dormitory and smashed multiple interior windows,

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent According to AAA, gas and diesel prices are up $1 and $1.60 per gallon respectively in New Mexico since last month. With the extra burden on the wallet, now might be the perfect time to look at alternate forms of transportation. Silver City has

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The next president of Western New Mexico University will have to get used to saying “Western New Mexico” rather than “Western Oregon.” With a unanimous vote Tuesday morning, the WNMU Board of Regents approved a contract with Jose E. Coll, now the provost and

The UNM Lobo men's basketball team is playing Wednesday night at The Pit as they start their run in the National Invitation Tournament.

SANTA FE — The Department of Public Safety’s New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is ushering in a new era in 2026, with leadership changes poised to benefit law enforce…

A new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were …

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As Cibola County moves deeper into March, the latest water data shows Bluewater Lake continuing its gradual decline, the Rio San Jose…

A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base on Tuesday has left one person dead and another injured, according to an official release from the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office. The incident occurred on March 17 near the base Shoppette, a commonly frequented area for service members and personnel. Authorities confirmed

This week’s athletes of the week are theLaguna-Acoma Ladies Basketball Team.Congratulations on making it to the semi-finals in the NUSENDA 2Astate basketball…

Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure…

Mayor Keller Despite their robust election victories in November ABQ Mayor Tim Keller and his Santa Fe counterpart Michael Garcia are off to sluggish starts. Keller has gone mostly incognito after securing an unprecedented third term, with one TV reporter having to chase him down the street to get a

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —APD Homicide detectives have arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that took place on Tuesday following a fight between a victim and the suspect.According to witnesses, Trinity Carlson, 45, got into a fight involving a metal pipe with the victim Tuesday evening at the Freeway Liquors, located

Terra Dunlap has been recognized for her long-standing service at Western New Mexico University Athletics. From student-athlete to senior administrator, Dunlap's career highlights her dedication to supporting Mustang athletes.

A well-known Albuquerque restaurant has become the center of a growing political flashpoint after a viral TikTok video sparked protests over claims that the establishment offers a discount to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The controversy centers on the Frontier Restaurant, a longtime staple located directly across from the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, the House unanimously passed Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (D-NM-03) bill, House Resolution 4284, the Small Cemetery Conveyance …

, N.M. —New Mexico officials are pressing federal leaders to release $293 million in broadband funding that remains tied up under a national expansion program.The state's Office of Broadband Access and Expansion says the money is critical to completing connectivity projects already underway and extending digital services to underserved communities.AdvertisementOriginally

A judge threw a government attorney out of a hearing and ordered the three officials in charge of New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney’s office to answe…

Warmer temperatures in New Mexico are likely to bring higher energy bills as electricity use rises in the spring and summer.Residents can reduce costs by making sure air conditioners or swamp coolers are well maintained, checking filters, using ceiling fans counterclockwise and sealing ducts, windows and cracks to keep cool

Albuquerque - An incident unfolded on February 3, 2026, in Albuquerque when a SWAT officer shot Roman Kirby, 51, following a prolonged standoff with him in the arroyo between westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40. The incident began with a vehicle crash at Eubank Blvd. and I-40, leading to a

A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film. It's one of the boldest uses yet of…

The agreement for the sale of undeveloped commercial land in the city was approved last week by the Roswell City Council.

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s investments in adult education have lifted the state to 20th in the nation for adult education outcomes, up from 50th place in 2019.

Quantinuum has named Nitesh Sharan as its new chief financial officer starting April 6. Sharan brings extensive experience from previous roles at SoundHound AI and Nike. The move comes as Quantinuum advances its commercial quantum computing initiatives.

ALAMOGORDO — The Lincoln National Forest has increased its fire danger rating from “Moderate” to “High” across all three forest ranger districts, effective March 16.

Since moving to Grants, this was my second time attending the local and regional awards nights of the annual science fairs. Last year I was amazed by how the…

A Colorado man recently pleaded guilty to charges for hauling 300 pounds of meth through New Mexico in the back of a trailer.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After the Cibola Citizen published its filingday roundup last week, with a list of the candidates for local offices and where the…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County voters now have a clearer picture of what to expect on the June primary ballot after the New Mexico Secretary of State’s…

Mustard Seed is a grant awarded by the First United Presbyterian Church, which funds special, new and innovative projects. The “seed” money, up to $1,500, helps organizations/projects with one-time expenses. We fund projects in the following focus areas: Youth participation; Mission within or beyond community; Community or church related projects

SaturdayMarch 21, 2026 @ The Elks 805 Charles Street, Grants. from 5 pm - 12 am Food, Drinks and Music.Come Join Us in his Memory

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 10 and March 16, 2026: Zandar Maestas, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Edward Buchannan, Escape From a Community Custody Release Program - Person With Felony Charge, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Krystle R. Alarcon,

Check today's paper for Daniel J. Chacón's coverage of the latest infighting in the state Republican Party, with party officials in Bernalillo…

Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, the bill was passed unanimously out of the House on Monday.

The candidates have all been touting their experience, records as commissioners and deep roots to the communities.

ALBUQUERQUE — A Mescalero man pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual acts with a minor.

The Department of Public Safety's handling of records requests continue to draw lawsuits, court rulings and criticism.

UkrU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said “We can’t lose focus on what’s going on in Ukraine and the need for our support.”

ICE is pursuing workarounds to the state's Immigrant Safety Act by seeking direct contracts with CoreCivic in two counties.

"Whether you're breastfeeding or formula feeding, feeding a baby is hard," said peer counseling program manager Liz Jaramillo-Lopez.

The man who reported the truck stolen and the man who later bought it from a third party were both unhappy with the ruling.

Graham Spencer, 10, leaps while dancing to the music of the Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe Band, comprised of the Great Highland Scottish b…

Registration for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife's Birding Big Year Contest closes on April 1. The contest encourages birders of all experience levels to try to …

At issue is the party chair's decision to seek reelection to the Otero County Commission, where she is facing a primary challenge.

Outreach efforts during the outbreak coincided with an uptick in vaccine doses administered from January to September 2025.

The legislation would require Americans to prove they are U.S. citizens before they register to vote and to show identification at the polls, …

A 7-ton meteor that sped across the Cleveland sky at 45,000 miles per hour on Tuesday broke apart in a thunderous boom that startled residents…

Martin Ruybalid, a veteran in the world of behavioral health and homeless shelters, was hired to lead the nonprofit last year.

The agency is collecting data on experimental populations of threatened and endangered species, including the New Mexico wolves.

Pain at the pump has been one of the most immediate economic impacts of the war, because crude oil is facing ongoing supply chain disruptions …

The Town of Taos is accepting booth applications for its annual Easter Eggstravaganza, scheduled for Saturday (April 4) at Red Willow Park, according to a press release. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will feature...

Various Republicans say Amy Barela has broken the rules and cannot be leader of the state party. Democrats should hope she survives.

sraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the deaths of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gen. …

Trump said Tuesday that Cuba “is in very bad shape” and that “we’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon.”

Retired 68-year-old Maj. Gen. William "Neil" McCasland was last seen at his home in the area of Quail Run Court NE on the morning of Feb. 27.

"We are particularly worried now, mostly because people's bodies haven't had a chance to acclimatize or get used to the heat," health officials said.

Steven Sonheim became interested in serigraph/silkscreen printing while he was a student at The University of New Mexico in 2018. He had visited an exhibition of prints at a gallery near the campus and became enamored with the process.

A closely watched legislative contest is shaping up in southern New Mexico, where incumbent Democrat State Rep. Sarah Silva of Las Cruces is seeking re-election against Republican challenger Ben Luna of Chaparral in House District 53. The race is expected to be one of the more competitive contests in the

The next president of Western New Mexico University will have to get used to saying “Western New Mexico” rather than “Western Oregon.” With a unanimous vote Tuesday morning, the WNMU Board of Regents approved a contract with Jose E. Coll, now the provost and vice president of academic affairs at

Roswell officials and staff gave Deputy City Attorney Mike Mathews a warm and memorable sendoff during last week’s city council meeting.

Kiara Lyons stood outside the Eastern New Mexico Fairgrounds on March 6 not to see the circus, but to protest what she claimed is the mistreatment of one of its stars:…

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SANTA FE — A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies — the first animal rabies case in the state in 2026.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff In the wake of an attack on an EMT last month, Gila Regional Medical Center’s emergency medical services are working to improve communications systems for staff and ambulances. A new radio system will be installed on six ambulances by the beginning of April, including

Bregman and HaalandFor the first time, decline to state voters in New Mexico will have the chance to vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries June 2 but they will likely have little impact on the outcome of the gubernatorial or other contests.The chief reason is the very low number

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is facing renewed scrutiny after posting a campaign video on social media Monday in which she openly touted her role in suing the Trump administration—using taxpayer-funded resources—to block federal access to voter data. In the video, Toulouse Oliver framed the legal battle

SANTA FE — Last Tuesday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed New Mexico’s annual budget, which includes $630,000 for a medical psilocybin treatment equity fund, a f…

The Goddard High School (GHS) choral department, under the direction of Rafael Salcido-Reyes, showcased a global repertoire Thursday night during its annual spring con…

SANTA FE — A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague — the first animal plague case in the state in 2026.

Champions! Lady Eagles pull away from Rio Rancho for state title PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN ALBUQUERQUE …

On March 10th, 2026, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed universal child care into law, making New Mexico the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for all. According to her office, it sets young children up for success and helps make life more affordable for families. “All

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An aerial view of a Rio Grande drying in 2022 following low snowpacks. An aerial view of a Rio Grande drying in 2022 following low snowpacks. Snow drought across the west and record-breaking hot temperatures this winter threaten the majority of New Mexico’s rivers, according to Andrew Mangham, a senior

ALBUQUERQUE — I was in middle-school the first time I heard the boys in my class arguing about who was the G.O.A.T — greatest of all time. Then, I was a kid who stubbornly, intentionally went out of my way to not care about sports, so overhearing the conversation I

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a man without bail pending trial after he allegedly threw rocks into the homes of people he knew, as well as through commercial buildings, under what appears to be delusions that they stole his gold.

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.

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ABQ GOP City Councilor Dan Lewis tells us the move to increase the city's gross receipts tax by nearly half a percent will not win approval, if it comes to a vote at tonight's Council meeting. Still, the mere idea of raising taxes in a city with no looming fiscal

An older New Mexican dicho says, “Frebero loco y Marzo un poco” (crazy February and March a little).

Students from McCurdy Charter School participated in the New Mexico Regional Science Fair Feb. 28 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, after first competing in the school’s local science fair in late January. Winners from each division were selected to represent McCurdy at the regional competition.

Prosecutors are asking for a judge to hold an Española man without bail pending trial after he allegedly reversed his truck toward a deputy’s car that tried to pull him over, then engaged deputies in a slow-speed chase, ending in the hills off State Road 399.

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a Santa Cruz man, a convicted murderer, without bail pending trial after he allegedly violated a protection order filed by his soon-to-be ex-wife, threatening her with a gun, having his mother contact her and trying to contact her through CashApp.

Probation officers are asking a judge to send Mackie Roybal, 32, back to prison, after he pleaded guilty in 2017 in four cases, including shooting a 3-year-old in the leg in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

A former farm boy, Sen. Steve Lanier (R-Aztec) likes to tell audiences that his work in the Legislature is not much different from his first boyhood job.

Some city councilors voiced reservations on Thursday about proposed changes to the city’s purchasing procedures.

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By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team is in Dallas today, preparing to play their first game at the National Collegiate Athletic Association DII South Central Region Championship. They will play against St. Edward’s University at Burg Center in Dallas, the team’s first

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s regular meeting of the Grant County Commission opened with legislative updates from District 28 state Sen. Gabe Ramos and District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas, fresh off the heels of the 2026 session. Ramos reported a total of nearly $9.6 million in capital

As New Mexico Military Institute celebrates its 135th anniversary this year, Superintendent Voris McBurnette said he is very proud of the progress the school has been …

Front page of the March 11, 1952 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 11, 1952 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The United States supreme court has decided a case affecting land that is being held in New Mexico under sale or contract with the

Bucky is a bubbly, bright-eyed beanie bop of a 2-year-old Shepherd-mix with puggle eyes and big beagley ears, and an even bigger heart. At just 27 lbs., he’s the perfectly petite partner: Small enough for sofa snuggles, sturdy enough for sunny strolls and side-by-side adventures. Sweet, soci…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transport…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — the first case in New Mexico t…

Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people negatively impacted.

ALBUQUERQUE — Two Colorado women and an associate are charged in a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering conspiracy that allegedly funneled methamphetamine and cocaine…

Dexter High School (DHS) students Yarimi Romero, left, Gisell Martinez, center and Wendy Calderon, right, stock a "Care Cabinet" in the library in the Hagerman Communi…

FORT BLISS, Texas — The first group of soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry, returned home on Wednesday, March 11.

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners delayed approving a potential agreement with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to work together toward the development of an…

Saturday, March 14 *Baxter-Curren Senior Center yard sale – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 908 Hickory St.,...Read More

Red River rolled out three new public transit buses last week, replacing its existing fleet and improving the town’s free, on-demand ride service. according to a press release from the Town of Red River, the three buses will replace its current...

After months of quiet fundraising and an impressive early response to its requests for support, St. James Episcopal Church is launching the public phase of its $3.25 million capital campaign to build, equip and create an endowment to insure the...

In Taos Pueblo, in the Taos Valley, and throughout the world there are women who live quiet unassuming lives as mothers, housewives, sisters, daughters. They manage a household, make sure children go to and come home from school, ensure meals are...

Johnny Montoya Johnny Montoya New Mexico Highlands University has named Johnny Montoya Associate Vice President for Government Affairs. Montoya will begin his role April 1, serving in a leadership position within the university’s Government Relations Division. Montoya will serve as Associate Vice President for Government Affairs, Strategy and Operations, helping

Taos County Clerk's Office was busier than usual Tuesday (Mar. 10) morning. Candidate filing day brought aspiring public servants from across the county to sign their intent to run for office in the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. While candidate...

Three Taos County teenagers on a hike to the bottom of the Rio Grande Gorge were rescued Monday night (March 9) after one fell 15 feet while trying to climb back out. “I can’t confirm the specific injuries, but was told a broken pelvis, broken...

Christian Crowell Content warning: This article contains descriptions of animal abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Christian Crowell Police last week arrested a San Miguel County man on charges of bestiality and burglary after he allegedly broke into a barn and had sex with a dog.

At Tuesday’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) board meeting, members welcomed their newest member, Robert Chavez. Chavez was sworn in before the meeting by C…

Candidates lined up to file for all 70 state House seats this week amid continued wreckage for Republicans in special elections around the nation, Those national headwinds. say our analysts, rule out any serious chance this year of Republicans altering the Democrats overwhelming House majority of 44-26. Rather, they believe

Tuesday was the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to run for county and legislative seats, with Republicans expected to face off in several contests.

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SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, ro…

New Mexico is once again drawing national scrutiny as multiple conservative national media outlets highlight policies and practices in the state involving late-term abortion access and gender transition support for minors. Recent investigative reports published by Life News and Townhall portray New Mexico as a national hub for permissive abortion

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The plan to move the Roswell Police Department (RPD) headquarters to the Roswell Air Center has been delayed to consider other potential arrangements, city officials say.

March 7 — Former Chicago forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.

A public-comment meeting will be held on March 19 for citizens to share their thoughts and ideas about the draft of the Propel Roswell Comprehensive Master Plan. The m…

An investigation is ongoing into a Tuesday evening (March 10) two-vehicle accident in northwest Roswell that sent all six people involved to the hospital and resulted …

SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding cul…

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined lawmakers, cabinet officials, children and child care providers on March 10, 2026, to sign her free, universal child care initiative into law. New Mexico is the first state in the U.S. to offer such a program. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined

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CARLSBAD — Federal officials are readying nuclear waste from Idaho for disposal at a repository near Carlsbad.

ALBUQUERQUE — When Sandia National Laboratories scientists Ryan Davis and Nathan Bays set out to find a better way to absorb and degrade PFAS in water sources, they ke…

Four students from Western Washington University have been selected to attend the 2026 Seattle Times Best of the Pacific Northwest Symposium. The multi-day workshop in the Seattle Times newsroom pairs students with professional mentors, sends them on reporting assignments, and provides training and special access to the work of the

Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. A Robertson High School senior with aspirations to

A newly signed New Mexico tax law is drawing criticism from tax policy experts, who warn it could weaken the state’s business climate and make it less attractive for investment. In a March 11 analysis published by the Tax Foundation, Senior Policy Analyst Abir Mandal cautioned that Senate Bill 151,

A real debate or a three ring circus? The one and only "debate" that Dem gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has agreed to participate in with opponent Sam Bregman is in fact not a debate but one of the oddest set-ups for a candidate face-off ever seen in these enchanted parts.The

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.

ALBUQUERQUE — A previously deported Mexican national, together with his Hobbs‑based distributor and her associates, has been charged in federal court with running a me…

From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas.

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 16 Soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1115th Transportation Company responded to a plane crash on the Los Altos Golf Course on Friday.

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 3 and March 9, 2026: Aubrey Douglas, Criminal Damage to Property. Trudy P. Lucero, Aggravated First DWI (Refused to Submit to Chemical Testing), Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Failure to Maintain Traffic

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is warning residents about a scam involving a fake court notice that is being distributed by text message an…

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

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Establishing local behavioral health services is among the agenda items the Roswell City Council is scheduled to consider this week. The councilors’ regular monthly me…

SANTA FE — New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act.

HaalandDeb Haaland easily overpowered Sam Bregman at the Democratic party preprimary convention at the Inn of the Mountain Gods this weekend, besting the BernCo District Attorney by winning the votes of 733 delegates for 73.52 percent of the vote. Bregman managed only 264 votes or 26.48 percent. The lopsided, decisive

Filing day for the 2026 primary election cycle took place Tuesday, March 10, locking in a wide range of candidates seeking seats in the New Mexico Legislature. With paperwork submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office by the afternoon deadline, dozens of state House races across the state are now

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

The Las Vegas Fire Department, along with the Las Vegas Police Department, responded to a structure fire at approximately 2:37 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, on the 1300 Block of Pecos Street. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames visible and immediately began suppression efforts. A primary search of

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

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

Joe Biden’s ex-U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland secured a dominant share of support from Democrat Party insiders at the New Mexico Democrat Party’s pre-primary convention, easily defeating Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in the race for the party’s gubernatorial nomination. Delegate voting placed the far-left Democrat far ahead of

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

Darby is 1-year-old, 58 lbs. and already at the top of her class. She’s a bright, bouncy beauty with signature rear-to-ear wiggles and a “let’s go!” attitude toward life. Loves other dogs, prefers a feline-free fan club and is made of loyalty, smarts and sunshine. After nearly eight weeks of…

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

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ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

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

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

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

Love Letter Tattoo is hosting a fundraiser for DreamSkate on Friday, March 13, with $20 tattoos. Love Letter Tattoo is hosting a fundraiser for DreamSkate on Friday, March 13, with $20 tattoos. A Friday the 13th tradition is taking on new meaning this year as a local nonprofit celebrates its

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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