By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba jury convicted a Medanales man on a felony charge and three other offenses in a case from 2021. Following a two-day trial, including jury selection, jurors found Joel Maestas, 42, guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, a fourth degree

Data center concerns addressed with the public

About 60 residents call Tracy Place home but many, including Krumm, 73, said they were concerned about a vacant lot at 302 W. Pierce Street that abuts their neighborhood and was rezoned at the July 14 Carlsbad City Council meeting for commercial use. The post Part of a neighborhood was

While about one-third of New Mexico’s Governors since statehood have been Republican, there has not been an elected Republican majority in the State Senate for nearly 100 years. The post Ron Griggs: A case for Gregg Hull appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States. His new plan calls for separating childhood vaccinations delivered to millions of American children. But accomplishing that would require vaccine-makers to revive individual

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Hatch chile smell is still in the air and the summer still has plenty of weekend left. Rio Rancho and its neighbors pack Aug. 14-16 with free concerts, local markets, community traditions and one of the biggest free family events of the year. Friday:

The New Mexico Legislature needs to help local governments build more housing by offering state incentives, improving data collection and beefing up its state housing agency, leaders of a nonprofit housing developer recommended in a report released this week.

A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate. Learning teamwork and reducing screen time are among the perceived benefits of youth sports. About half of U.S. parents with K-12 school-aged children say their kids play

Wells Fargo Foundation has provided a $10,000 grant to Clovis Economic Development Corp., according to a CED news release. It’s the fourth consecutive year the financial institution has provided support for the operations of the business incubator program. “This sustained investment ($40,000 over four years) allows us to continue providing

Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.

UPDATED 8-13-2026 Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Senior Services at 575-769-7908 *City of Portales Recreation Board – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Curry County Democrats – 6:30 p.m., La

Fall-related deaths trended down from 2019 to 2023, but fall-related hospitalizations have been increasing since 2020.

Near Taos along the Rio Grande, fishing for brown trout near the John Dunn Bridge was good using red Copper John flies.

Alamogordo’s American Legion Post 34 baseball dreams came to an end Aug. 7, but not before playing some very competitive games. The post Alamogordo’s Post 34 shows how good New Mexico youth baseball can be appeared first on Alamogordo News .

A list of events in the community during the week of Aug. 13 through 19. The post What’s Happening: Aug. 13-19 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Scenes from the Artesia football scrimmage.

Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American. The U.S. ambassador called it a “horrific act of terror” on Thursday. Mike Huckabee's remarks represent an unusually sharp rebuke from the Trump administration of the latest episode in

A look at fishing conditions across New Mexico. The post Trout fishing conditions ideal in northern New Mexico appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

New Mexico’s Spaceport America, which bills itself as the world’s first purpose-built spaceport, was studied for its feasibility all the way back in the 90’s, and developments in technology helped to bring it into existence by 2011. The post Spaceport America is making space a New Mexican industry appeared first

The district saw 1,524 students from kindergarten through 12th grade return to classes on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The post Warriors back among the pines, RMSD students begin a new school year appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Tularosa placed restrictions on water use on Aug. 3 after levels in the village’s water tanks got dangerously low. The post Tularosa declares state of emergency amid water shortage appeared first on Ruidoso News .

As Bernalillo County prepares to invest up to $92 million in redeveloping the New Mexico state fairgrounds, leaders are studying proven models in Nashville, Cincinnati and Louisville. With a heavy focus on community input, officials hope to replicate these cities' success in driving year-round economic growth.

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires. Snow cannons and lances are the visible part of the network. But much of it is out of sight: dozens of kilometers of underground water pipes

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a chaotic scene in Doña Ana County last month as people protesting a controversial data center project ended up in handcuffs. New surveillance video captured what happened when the county commission meeting's livestream went black. Outrage erupted during public comment in a

More showers and storms have been moving throughout large parts of New Mexico this afternoon, especially along and west of the central mountain chain. High temperatures have finally cooled down slightly across central and western New Mexico, while eastern New Mexico remains well above average. Even more showers and storms

Santa Fe approved a $2 million plan to expand its police drone program over the next five years. The post Santa Fe approves $2 million plan to expand police drone program appeared first on KOB 4 .

An Albuquerque-based martial arts prodigy is set to represent the U.S. in mid-October at the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships in Thonon-les-Bains, France. The post Albuquerque girl to represent U.S. in global jiu-jitsu competition appeared first on KOB 4 .

UNM basketball season tickets are on sale as The Pit marks its 60th anniversary. In this edition of Kenny's Got the Score, hear why Kenny thinks UNM should win the Mountain West this season. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Aug. 12 appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Kennedy Center's board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations. Management on Thursday will present three options: complete closure, partial closure with limited access, or phased closures addressing urgent needs while maintaining programming. Judge Christopher Cooper criticized the

Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates. The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote at its

If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to return those refunds to customers that originally

Full-day program at Puesta del Sol starts year with nearly 100 students enrolled

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After the legislature set aside millions to increase pay for at-home caregivers, one lawmaker wants to make sure the companies that hire those workers follow through on giving them raises. Previous Coverage: Lawmakers secured $10 million in the state budget to increase the wages for the

U.S. stocks are ticking toward an all-time high following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks are also getting a lift Thursday from easing oil prices in their latest yo-yo move. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and was on track to top its record set last week.

New Mexico’s attorney general is backing a bill that would let survivors and states sue over Epstein file redactions.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Another New Mexico football player has landed on a major national preseason watch list. Lobos safety Austin Brawley is one of 35 players named to the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, which honors the nation's top defensive back. Brawley is one of just two

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a season of change for the Valley Vikings. Valley is entering the 2026 football season in a new district and classification after dropping from Class 5A to 4A because of lower enrollment numbers. The Vikings finished 4-7 overall last season and went 4-3 in District

CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Curry County Sheriff's Office said a woman died in a crash on Tuesday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of Curry Road AN and U.S. Highway 60/84 when a truck was rear-ended by a Mitsubishi. Siu Mui Ng, 67, was in the backseat

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County commissioners have approved additional funding to expand a public health campaign. The Keep NM Alive campaign is a public awareness and substance abuse prevention initiative launched in 2022 by Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque in response to the state's surge in

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A star-studded cast rolled into Albuquerque this week to film an episode of The Great American Road Rally for its upcoming season. The show, which premieres next month, takes 20 celebrities on a road trip down historic Route 66. Broken up into 10 teams, the celebrities

A 17-year-old in state custody told lawmakers she went through more than 50 schools in ninth grade and more than 100 placements over 13 years in care. The post ‘Most of them see us as bad kids’: Senate Republicans hold task force hearing to reform CYFD appeared first on KOB

By Tom Wright If you like free stuff, you could be a socialist and that could include all of us. However, if you have lived long enough, you realize there is no such thing as a free lunch. Everything has a cost. The underlying and silent issue is, who is

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN Expectations could not be higher for the Pojoaque Valley High School football team. And rightfully so. Coming off a No. 4 seed in the Class 3A state playoffs and the Elks’ first-ever home postseason game, the team is ready to take that next step

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN The third person who pleaded guilty to the string of armed robberies that culminated in the murder, by Ricky Martinez, of a Blake’s Lotaburger employee in 2022, is set to be sentenced later this month. While Martinez, 34, pleaded guilty to second degree murder

Thank You for Everything, Tasia “The Change Makers’ How New Mexico Became The Land of Women’s Equality” by Tasia Young is an incredible book. Tasia spoke about her book at Bookworks in Albuquerque on 7/23/2026. So many of us were there and her book sold out that evening. Tasia went

By Sherry Robinson All She Wrote We value privacy so much in New Mexico it’s a personal ethic. That’s the first of four reasons why Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at the Zorro Ranch could go undetected for years. Epstein bought 10,000 acres in southern Santa Fe County from the family of

Cal ThomasTribune Content Agency President Trump and members of his administration are (pick your metaphor) whistling past the graveyard, engaging in wishful thinking and/or deluding themselves into believing a demon can be transformed into an angel. The Trump administration has announced a “deal” has been reached between the terrorist group

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN It’s another year of change for the Española Valley High School football team as the Sundevils are under the tutelage of their third head coach in as many years. But new coach Frank Galvan has seen a strong core of talent for Española in

Lawmakers host Project Jupiter listening session at New Mexico State Operation Not in Vain leads to 46 arrests Will the Sam's Club rebrand come to Las Cruces? New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 12, 2026

Lawmakers host Project Jupiter listening session at New Mexico State Operation Not in Vain leads to 46 arrests Will the Sam's Club rebrand come to Las Cruces? New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 12, 2026

Lawmakers host Project Jupiter listening session at New Mexico State Operation Not in Vain leads to 46 arrests Will the Sam's Club rebrand come to Las Cruces? New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 12, 2026

He is a successful businessman and was the recent, three-term Mayor of Rio Rancho, the fastest growing city in New Mexico.

The Alamogordo Tiger football team is back in a new district after reclassification, and they’re looking to be a playoff team. The post Alamogordo football hopes new district will yield new success appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Spencer FordinAlamogordo Newssfordin@elritomedia.com Colonel Michael Mullin stood at halfcourt of the brand new basketball court at Holloman Middle School last Friday, a pair of oversized scissors at his feet. The last time Holloman Air Force Base had dedicated a school, he said, he had celebrated from thousands of feet above

Mundo CarrilloAlamogordo Newsmcarrillo@elritomedia.com The Village of Tularosa has declared a state of emergency due to dangerously low levels to the village’s water supply, but residents might not have to wait too much longer to start fully using water again. Tularosa placed restrictions on water use on Aug. 3 after levels

Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News Alamogordo police officers arrested an Alamogordo man last week on two counts of aggravated indecent exposure for allegedly exposing himself to middle school students walking to school. Detective Zachariah Diaz sought the charges against Darrell Johnson, 67, on Aug. 5, following an initial report in

Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News A Mayhill man is being held without bail after he allegedly told multiple people he wanted to die in a shootout with officers. Otero County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Miguel Mora, 39, on July 7, on charges of making a shooting threat, a fourth-degree felony, and

Courtney McCary-Squyres In a world where many of us feel increasingly disconnected from our food, our neighbors, and even our communities, there is something powerful about putting a seed in the ground and watching it grow. That simple act is at the heart of what With Many Hands Alamogordo strives

Military contractor aircraft equipped with high-end surveillance gear has been flying along the United States southern border above Arizona, New Mexico and Texas for months. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security won’t elaborate on what the aircraft are doing. “The Department of War contracts with a

A 65-year-old woman in Santa Fe was arrested after refusing to stop for police, leading to a chase through a construction zone on I-25.

New Mexico Senate Republicans and Democrats are proposing changes to the Children, Youth, and Families Department, focusing on transparency, training, and support for children and families.

Five bear sightings in metro areas across New Mexico and southern Colorado in the past 24 hours included a man bitten in Cedar Crest, and tranquilized bears in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

More than 1,000 artists will share jewelry, pottery, paintings and other work rooted in culture and tradition

The Duranes Center offers inclusive pre-K, special education and family support services

Melissa Casias' family is asking the public to focus on confirmed evidence and remember the life she lived

Santa Fe City Council is voting on a proposal to expand the police department's drone program, sparking debate over safety, privacy and costs.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — One of New Mexico's favorite events is coming up. The State Fair is slated for Sept. 10 to 20 this year. If you're planning to head to Expo New Mexico for the fun, here's what you should know before you go. Pricing Deals and discounts are

Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Found incompetent for trial: Repeat-offender crisis continues in New Mexico - Charged with a crime, found incompetent, case dismissed, then accused of another crime. It's a problem prosecutors say they've seen for years, but despite growing concerns about repeat offenders, New Mexico still

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly any rain is present with a few spotty showers with possible lightning strikes in a few mountainous areas of the western region especially. More passing high-level clouds and more low-level clouds are present elsewhere with some wildfire smoke haze, especially in northeastern areas. Some leftover

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Today's episode of The Barker Files looks back on an investigation from 2014 where investigative reporter Larry Barker uncovered how the New Mexico Legislature wasted half a million dollars on a center for Flamenco dancing. Larry sits down with KRQE anchor Dean Staley to discuss the

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife said a bear bit a man in the East Mountains Wednesday morning. The man was walking his dog in the Cedar Crest area when he was bitten. They said he sustained non-life threatening injures. The department said the incident is

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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will launch two new 21+ fall train trips this September with beer, dinner, and live music. The post Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad launches Oktoberfest, western trains for September appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually. The report says China has responded to 2018 tariffs by sending goods to other countries for packaging and assembly. That pattern made

Here is a cute animal that you can make part of your family: Minsc, who bounces through life like a fluffy cloud on a quest. The post Love 4 Pets: Minsc in Lincoln County appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico will be playing a game of weather roulette Thursday and it's all going to be determined by the cloud cover. The post Weather models show different rain chances for New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead. The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in

Like its ever-undaunted protagonist, “Coyote vs. Acme” is back from the dead. Three years ago, Warner Bros. decided to can the live-action, animation hybrid even though it was already completed. After an outcry, Warner Bros. put “Coyote vs. Acme” up for sale. Ketchup Entertainment picked it up for about $50

Two more bear sightings in the metro and a bear bite in near Cedar Crest are pushing wildlife safety concerns higher this week. The post Bear encounters continue across the Albuquerque area appeared first on KOB 4 .

Police say a man fired at least 70 rounds at a northwest Albuquerque apartment complex before two officers shot and killed him. The post Neighbors concerned with crime in NW Albuquerque following deadly police shooting at apartment appeared first on KOB 4 .

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., has co-sponsored legislation that could ramp up pressure in forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to hand over unredacted Epstein files to New Mexico investigators. The bill would give state and local investigators a court path to sue the Department of Justice

The New Mexico Department of Transportation added delineators, signs and pavement markings on New Mexico 528 after 25 crashes in four years raised safety concerns along one section of Highway 528. The post New features address safety concerns along 528 in Rio Rancho, but no new signal appeared first on

Visit Albuquerque has opened the Route 66 Crossroads Information Station at Central Avenue and 4th Street to help travelers plan Route 66 trips. The post Route 66 Information Station opens in downtown Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

The debate over the $2.2 million drone program pitted arguments about its public safety benefits against privacy concerns.

"If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff," said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.

Three annual Native art markets this Saturday and Sunday will bring hundreds of artists and art fans alike to Santa Fe.

Sports scores and upcoming events from around the county. The post Otero County Sports Calendar appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Chile Gato and Tempting Lu recorded the fastest times during two days of trials for the $3 million All American Futurity. The post Chile Gato, Tempting Lou lead qualifiers for All American Futurity appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The commission unanimously approved a resolution asking the National Science Foundation to delay demolition while advocates seek ways to preserve and repurpose the site

More showers and storms have been moving throughout large parts of New Mexico this afternoon, especially along and west of the central mountain chain. High temperatures have finally cooled down slightly across central and western New Mexico, while eastern New Mexico remains well above average. Even more showers and storms

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez is making the case around why she wants to change federal law related to the Epstein Files release. It comes as New Mexico's top prosecutor said the Trump Administration is stonewalling the state's investigation. She is co-sponsoring an effort to

Chile Gato and Tempting Lu recorded the fastest times during two days of trials for the $3 million All American Futurity. The post Chile Gato, Tempting Lou lead qualifiers for All American Futurity appeared first on Ruidoso News .

"We're devout Roman Catholics. The spiritual aspect of this is real for us — demons and devils," Devin Huffines said.

Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.

Staff Reports A day after the Gallup Police responded to a call about a woman who was unresponsive, they were called out to another scene with another unresponsive individual. Around 1:30 pm on Aug. 12, Gallup Police were called out to Auto Glass at 706 W. Maloney Ave. When they

Today *Curry County Fair: $2 Ride Night – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-49) $10; seniors (50 and up) $7; kids (ages 6-12) $4; military $7; children 5 and under are free. 8:30 a.m. – booster dairy cattle show; 9 a.m. – dairy cattle show;

Five Republicans in the New Mexico state Senate convened an hourslong “task force” hearing Wednesday focused on reforming the state’s troubled child welfare agency.

Southern New Mexico residents raised concerns about Project Jupiter’s impact on air, energy, and water during a legislative session, while Oracle revealed a partnership to conserve water in the region.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a tense evening in a usually calm northwest Albuquerque neighborhood Monday after a man showed up taking pictures of people's houses, while carrying what deputies described as an assault rifle-style weapon. "He was taking pictures of homes; we really didn't know his intentions, and

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Charged with a crime, found incompetent, case dismissed, then accused of another crime. It's a problem prosecutors say they've seen for years, but despite growing concerns about repeat offenders, New Mexico still hasn't created another place for some of these defendants to go. Michael Buster Casey

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Another bear has been spotted in Albuquerque. This time, near Lomas and Eubank. Video from the property manager at the Siegel Suites shows department of wildlife staffers tranquilizing the black bear and it falling from a tree onto a mat. The bear was put into a

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A man who was 18 years old when he carjacked a balloon pilot heading to fiesta learned his punishment. On Wednesday, attorneys argued over whether he should get a second chance, or serve serious time in prison. A young man who's ready to leave his troubled

Albuquerque – On August 11th, around 10PM, numerous reports came into the Albuquerque Police Department about bears roaming some foothills neighborhoods. One of our reporters went to one event near Lomas and Muriel St. NE. APD officers and New Mexico Game and Fish swarmed the neighborhood to find the bear.

In the morning, as the sun begins to blaze over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, (and through the smoke), one of my first tasks is to walk to t…

LAS CRUCES — More than 300 residents of Doña Ana County, where the massive Project Jupiter data center is under construction, aired their frustrations this week with state lawmakers as they shared their plans for the 2027 legislative session. New Mexico Democratic Sens. Joseph Cervantes, Carrie Hamblen, Bill Soules and

Last week I looked down at my Chihuahua-terrier mix, Spotty. Spotty was in a deep sleep on the floor.

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August to spend more time with her family, President Donald Trump announced on social media Wednesday. In a post on Truth Social, the president praised Leavitt, the youngest person to serve in

Officials from New Mexico food banks say recent changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well as rising grocery costs, have dramatically increased demand at community food distribution centers across the state.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Anyone hoping to stargaze this week in the Land of Enchantment is in luck. We'll see the peak of the Perseid meteor shower Wednesday night into Thursday morning. As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA.

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sandoval County Fire Department issued a wildfire warning for those in the Horseshoe Springs Area Wednesday afternoon. Due to the Horseshoe Springs Fire near Horseshoe Springs Road, officials placed the Horseshoe Springs Area community on "SET" evacuation status. That status was lifted Wednesday afternoon.

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A new $7.9 million public health office opens Friday in Roswell. The center will provide Chaves County residents with a larger space for family and children's medical services, vaccinations, vital records, and other essential services. “Public Health is about serving people where they are,” Jimmy Masters,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The fate of former state rep and Albuquerque Public Schools administrator Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is facing federal corruption allegations, will soon be in the hands of a jury. Following the testimony of Stapleton's accused co-conspirator Joseph Johnson, the defense rested its case Wednesday morning. Now,

Las Vegas’ trees, shrubs and ideas for new water infrastructure following the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are key elements in a management plan recently implemented by the city. The Urban Forestry Management Plan was discussed and adopted by the city of Las Vegas during a regular city council meeting on

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RRPS facilities director provides update on district's bond projects

A member of New Mexico’s congressional delegation and state Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Wednesday announced newly proposed legislation that they say will help law enforcement agencies across the nation file legal challenges against the U.S. Department of Justice when it refuses to release documents related to the late sex

The Sandoval County Fire Department has placed the Horseshoe Springs area under SET status due to a wildfire in the area.

Albuquerque – According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, they have now arrested Kenneth Bair, 60, following an investigation into reports of an armed individual in the Ventana Ranch area. The man sparked much debate in the city online about his right to open carry in our state. Bair ‘s

Lawmakers heard ideas from advocates, officials and others aimed at finding solutions for problems within CYFD.

Staff Reports Verizon Wireless is experiencing outages across New Mexico and possibly other states Aug. 12. Other cellular providers, telecommunications companies, and internet providers appear to be operating as normal at this time.

Dodd responds to heated day from Puesta Del Sol

The Trump administration on Wednesday renewed its request to the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly decide a case over an executive order restricting voting, a day after a Massachusetts federal judge expanded an injunction on the order nationwide. The Tuesday order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani that blocked President

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union has petitioned a federal court in New Hampshire to reaffirm a ruling that found President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order unconstitutional, after the president renewed his attempts to redefine American citizenship despite his loss at the Supreme Court. “This case has always

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday that it will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite President Donald Trump’s executive order signed Monday. “Our message remains the same: the science is clear — vaccines are safe, effective and save children’s lives,” Dr. Miranda Durham,

A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killing of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Verizon is working to resolve a service outage affecting data, voice, text, and home internet for customers in New Mexico.

A notice published Monday says ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalati…

The Eighth Judicial District Court has reintroduced its Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Mediation and Settlement Program, giving people with pending civil or probate cases in Taos, Colfax and Union counties another option for resolving...

Taos United Community Church, located at 209E & F Camino De La Merced in Taos, announced the launch of a new pastoral leadership team, the Shepherd Body, in an Aug. 8 press release. The new structural model shares leadership across four...

The Taos Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday (Aug. 11) to adopt an ordinance placing a Local Economic Development Act local option gross receipts tax on the November ballot, giving voters the final say on whether to raise the town's combined...

Robin Collier just wanted to build a radio tower on Picuris Peak to increase his radio station’s reach from 60,000 to 500,000 potential listeners. Instead he became embroiled in a 15-plus year legal battle to secure the title of the property. A...

Opposition to Kit Carson Electric Co-op’s hydrogen project in Questa took a legal turn Friday (Aug. 7), when two Questa-area acequia associations filed a complaint against the federal government in federal court. The complaint asks the United...

The New Mexico Environment Department says no hazards are present at a remote illegal dumping site containing decades-old decontamination equipment near the community of Dixon. In February, a hiker found various green canisters labeled...

Taos Schools staff donning orange-black jerseys, tutus and Taos Tiger mascot suits packed the Taos Center for the Arts, cheering raucously as the district kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with a convocation Friday (Aug. 7). “This jersey...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — If you're traveling through New Mexico, there's over three dozen rest areas to make a pit stop at. And as of mid-August, four of those are closed for renovations, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. You can take a look at which rest stops

As a new school year begins, some classrooms may use artificial intelligence tools to flag a student struggling with classwork, track attendance or try to raise reading scores. But as school districts make decisions on which tools are safe and worth spending thousands or millions of dollars on, some officials

Staff Reports The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of McKinley County for Aug. 12. The affected area starts south of Farmington and goes all the way to Truth and Consequences, including Gallup and Grants. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the area then move slowly northward

Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, the Wednesday, Aug. 12 edition of the Carlsbad Current-Argus print edition will be delivered to readers on Thursday, Aug. 13. The post Carlsbad Current-Argus print newspaper delayed 1 day appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — For more than a decade, Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque has brought together New Mexicans curious about plant-based living, animal advocacy and healthier ways […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s city watchdog found no legal or ethical misconduct by Interim City Attorney Lauren Keefe, but the report paints a picture of confusion inside […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters will not see proposed changes to the public campaign finance system on the November ballot after county commissioners withdrew the measures […]

Results in Democratic primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut have reiterated that Democratic voters are hungry for change.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters will not see proposed changes to the public campaign finance system on the November ballot after county commissioners withdrew the measures to allow more time for study instead of rushing a complex proposal to voters. On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Board

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s city watchdog found no legal or ethical misconduct by Interim City Attorney Lauren Keefe, but the report paints a picture of confusion inside City Hall. Interim Inspector General Peter Pacheco released the final special investigation report July 31 on allegations of legal and

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political appointees new power to freeze or end grants over vague standards tied to federal policy. Four Albuquerque City Councilors, led

The Las Vegas NM Community Foundation (LVNMCF) is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of philanthropic service to San Miguel and Mora Counties. The Foundation is conducting a regional and national search for a leader who can build on a decade of community

The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.

Staff Reports The City of Gallup WEater Department will be working on valve maintenance and will need to shut off water service in order to do their job safely. The outage will affect customers in the following areas: The outage will take place from 9 am to 5 pm. Surrounding

New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The post Livestock official warns of future screwworm outbreaks in New Mexico appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Storytimes help children develop the foundational skills they need to become successful readers and lifelong learners. Early literacy is not about teaching young children to read before they enter school. Instead, it focuses on building the skills that prepare children to learn to read when they are ready. Research has

Medha Sarin Carlsbad Current-Argusmsarin@elritomedia.com Scott Adams stood in the unusually cold May weather and gazed across his chile pepper fields. His crops looked strange, he said. Several of the plants’ upper leaves curled inward. The damaged crop sprouted periodically through the fields, interspersed between perfectly normal chile plants. The owner

The New Mexico Summer Enrichment Program places students in paid internships at local businesses, teaching career skills and preparing them for the workforce. The post ‘Eye opening’ summer internships give New Mexican students real-world job exposure appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

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By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — The iconic dinos and giraffes are getting a new life, and so is a shuttered Albuquerque classic. Scott Salvas, the Rio […]

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Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.

“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — The iconic dinos and giraffes are getting a new life, and so is a shuttered Albuquerque classic. Scott Salvas, the Rio Rancho brewer behind Brew Lab 101, is resurrecting the long-dormant Putt-Putt Golf and Games course at 5100 San Mateo Blvd.

Cooling inflation suggests higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.

A new NFHS survey shows most parents strongly support keeping sports and activity programs within schools. Parents cite benefits like teamwork development, academic motivation, safety, and a sense of belonging.

4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Eager youth and parents crowded around covered showcases Monday at the Lea County Fairgrounds, waiting to see who would take home this year’s sweepstakes titles. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo 4-H Sweepstakes is a multi-project

New day Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington PETER STEIN NEWS-SUN Any team that falls short of a state title comes into the next season with unfinished business. That’s what the Hobbs football team has after earning a No. 3 seed in last year’s 6A playoffs and falling

Music fans from throughout the region are just a train ride away from a weekend of live blues, food, local history and culture. Ride the Rails to the Blues will bring live musical performances, food and fun to the Castañeda Hotel, 524 Railroad Ave., and Buffalo Hall & Cowboy Café

The incident that claimed the life of 42-year-old Samanda Layman occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Six Mile Dam, a popular recreation area in a southern portion of Eddy County.

With the Curry County Fair well under way this week and the Roosevelt County Fair poised to kick off next week, it’s only natural to be thinking of fairs. The book, “Roosevelt County History and Heritage” has a chapter written by Mary Blakley about the early roots of the Roosevelt

Rancher’s Steak & Seafood earned the Wine Spectator’s 2026 Award of Excellence for its 110-bottle wine list, featuring selections from France, Italy. The post Keithley’s Korner: Wine Spectator honors Rancher’s Steak & Seafood appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The museum hosts exhibitions on UFO phenomena, a gift shop and a research library: a lesser known yet intriguing collection of scientific research. The post ‘Weird side of life’ appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Officer Angel Medina arrested Amy Albright on the charge, a third-degree felony. A preliminary examination for the case is set for Sept. 9. The post Alamogordo women arrested for felony child abuse appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 11700 block of Snow Heights Blvd. NE, which is near Indian School and Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Officers were dispatched to the area following reports of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a man

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Legislative Branch Chief Legal Counsel G. Michelle Espino, Esq., arranged for a USB flash drive containing confidential records of Navajo veterans to be secured by the Farmington FBI Office Aug. 11 following concerns raised during the Aug. 10 regular meeting of the Health, Education

Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.

Albuquerque – The man at the center of today’s lengthy standoff with the Albuquerque Police Department has been shot and killed by SWAT officers in an officer-involved shooting. The man had fired multiple rounds (just under 100 rounds by some counts) before he was killed. When officers originally responded to

News Election Education New Mexico Spaceport America Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Operation Not in Vain leads to 46 arrests Will the Sam's Club rebrand come to Las Cruces? New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 12, 2026

Many students and student-athletes across Northern New Mexico were forced indoors as smoke from the Frijoles Fire poured into surrounding cities.

Santa Fe County officials ordered residents of about 10 homes on Camino del Cañon in Cundiyó to evacuate.

"Sometimes you wonder if this is a four-person committee or a two-person committee," Rep. Andrea Reeb said in an interview.

The proposed contract would give Santa Fe police the ability to deploy drones ahead of — or in place of — a police officer.

SANDOVAL COUNTY — A Tesuque man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Aug. 5 for a 2025 hit ...

The search for life in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake is growing more desperate as search teams push up against a key time thres…

A democratic socialist is in a tight race against the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor. The winn…

Lisa Curtis, founder of a law firm specializing in medical malpractice cases, is running for a seat held by Republican Nicole Chavez.

When college students head back to campus for the fall semester, more of them will have guaranteed access to abortion medication. Colorado recently joined California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York in requiring public colleges and universities to provide abortion medication to students on campus or arrange to make it available

"In New Mexico, nothing is changing," said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.

CORRALES — A Corrales man was arrested after he allegedly wrestled for an ax with police.Curtis ...

Two Democratic New Mexico state lawmakers pitched a panel of their colleagues on taking up a data center moratorium in the 2027 legislative session.

A group of New Mexico advocates unveiled a billboard near Santa Fe on Tuesday that urges the federal Department of Energy to quickly move dozens of barrels full of radioactive waste away from wildfire danger to relative safety underground.

Frances Kava, of Deming, will run for a magistrate judge seat in Luna County, the Forward Party said in a news release.

Issues include CTE, transportation special education and more

Democratic leaders in the New Mexico House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their child well-being priorities for next year’s legislative session, most of which centered around reforming the state’s troubled child welfare agency.

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is on scene at a West Side apartment complex following a report of shots fired by a resident. Officers were dispatched to the Odyssey Apartment complex at 10600 Cibola Loop NW. Officers are now attempting to make contact with an individual inside an apartment.

Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center's plans, but developers praised the move.

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during Syria's 14-…

Rep. Susan Herrera's resignation likely means Yolanda Jaramillo will be appointed to the House a couple of months early.

Staff Reports Gallup Police have opened an investigation after finding a dead body in an open field. Around 11:45 am on Aug. 11, Gallup Police officers responded to a call from someone who reported an iunresponsive woman in the area of 1414 E. Aztec Ave., which is south of the

[caption id="attachment_107729" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)John Barron, left, owner of Suncatcher Desert Plant Nur...

[caption id="attachment_107732" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, left, listens Monday as Anne Wa...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff More than $1.3 million in state funding is coming to support organizations and programs in southwest New Mexico — b...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a decoy Air Force One. The extraordinary episode unfolded July

The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.

Staff Reports Dallago Corp. will be adding a new waterline and gate valve at the Coal Basin PRV Building Aug. 13. To complete this work safely, the Gallup Water Department will be shutting down service for some customers that day. The water outage will affect customers in the Coal Basin

Benefit to be held Aug. 26 for struggling pantry

On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from the vehicle, pinned him to the ground

Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 2,000 lives as it has become the fastest-growing on record. Government data shows 4,381 confirmed …

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing recognized four graduates at its Summer 2026 Convocation for academic achievement and leadership. The honorees included Aurora Couture, Tyler Lewellen, Kelsea Carrier, and Brieana Flores.

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission on Tuesday announced it had reached a settlement agreement with Elevate New Mexico, the Virginia-based corporation behind pro-Project Jupiter mailers and social media ads.

New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing […]

Deb Haaland shared updates between August 9-11, 2026, announcing her Roadrunnin' tour in New Mexico, inviting residents to an event highlighting Downwinders’ experiences with nuclear testing fallout, and criticizing Trump-era immigration policies...

Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer will be available through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure following a new partnership announced Aug. 11. The collaboration aims to provide enterprises with managed access for hybrid AI-quantum workloads across various industries.

New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news

TUCUMCARI -- A former Tucumcari city commissioner agreed last week to plead guilty to a felony charge of disposing of encumbered property. The plea deal will keep him out of prison. Christopher Wallace Arias, 33, of Tucumcari accepted an agreement on Aug. 5 to plead guilty to one count of

TUCUMCARI -- This was Kaitlyn Hall's last year in the 4-H program, and she ensured it would be a memorable one at the Quay County Fair. Hall, 17, of Tucumcari, swept grand champion and reserve champion honors during the market goat show at last week's fair, and she earned the

What exactly constitutes a community event and who ultimately pays for city services are questions the city of Portales hopes to answer in coming months. The Council informally agreed to form a work group to research the matter, following a presentation by City Manager Scott Mitten, who identified the need

Clovis Community College on Aug. 5 cut the ribbon on its Chase Gentry Center for workforce development. The new campus addition, created in partnership with Clovis Economic Development, honors Gentry for his longstanding commitment to advancing economic development in the region. Gentry, who died in 2021 at age 53, was

For Iyesha Pareo, life revolves around faith, family and the farm. Raised on her family's dairy in Arch, she now spends her days balancing her job at Apex Collision Center with caring for her animals, as well as being a mom to her son, Colt. Through her honor-system egg stand,

With the slow demise of local newspapers, a full generation has grown up lacking what was once a life staple — comics. As I was growing up a favorite memory was bringing the Sunday paper into my parents’ bed and getting them to read us the color comics. It was

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Not What We Pictured” by Becca Kinzer. McKenna

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Country-fried steak, parsley potatoes with country gravy, Chateau blend vegetables, whole-wheat roll with margarine, watermelon Thursday: Green chile chicken enchiladas with lettuce and tomato, pinto beans, spinach, tropical fruit salad Friday: Beef burgundy, penne pasta

August 12 On this date ... 1941: Tucumcari was preparing to host a “Yoo! Hoo! Queen Contest.” “Maybe the soldier boys are not allowed to yoo-hoo at the good-looking gals,” said Quay County Sheriff Claude Moncus, “but I see no reason why the cowhands can’t yoo-hoo if they feel like

FARWELL -- Residents of Farwell have been placed under a “severe drought” contingency plan by city officials. “Due to critical water supply conditions, all water users are required to immediately reduce non-essential water consumption,” the city posted on social media. The decision was reached Aug. 6 after the Farwell City

Little League baseball took center stage at the Aug. 6 Clovis City Commission meeting. Mayor Mike Morris and the Commission adopted a resolution declaring it Clovis Western Little League Day, honoring the city’s state championship team of 12 and 13-year-olds. The boys recently defeated Silver City, 9-7, earning the first

Last week marked another birthday. By God’s grace, I am another year older and, hopefully, a little wiser. And by wiser, I don’t mean I have all the answers. I simply hope I look to Jesus more this year than I did in years past. August also reminds me just

Submitted by By Adam Prior, Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 44 New Mexico’s doctor shortage is not abstract. It is a family waiting months for a specialist, a senior driving hours for care or a rural hospital struggling to stay open. Medical-malpractice policy affects patients’ rights and whether

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A heavily armed man is still walking around Ventana Ranch, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to keep their distance if they spot […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Best-selling author Anne Hillerman is joining some of New Mexico’s most celebrated artists as a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños dropping off trash at city convenience centers will soon need proof of residency or face more than double the residential rate. During its […]

On average, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office declined to respond to dispatch calls an average of once a month in the past year. Portales’ police chief says one is too many and a regular pattern is a problem. Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said the issue centers around resources. And

TUCUMCARI - The troubled Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce has been summoned to appear in magistrate court regarding possible eviction from its 60-year-old headquarters. Chamber officials have indicated, however, that they won't go down without a fight. The restitution petition hearing filed by the city of Tucumcari against the Chamber

Dr. Allan Haynes wasn't really supposed to be working at the emergency room in Clovis that weekend. His real job was at Bernalillo Medical Center in Albuquerque where he said his supervisors frowned on "moonlighting," which he was doing in the community where he grew up. On Aug. 5, Clovis

The Clovis Community College board spent much of its Aug. 5 meeting hearing a presentation on functions of its Small Business Development Center. Director Dominique Chairez said the center is one of 19 across the state and serves Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties. He noted the program is funded

If you want to understand eastern New Mexico’s economy, you’ve got to go underground. Let’s start in the extreme southeastern corner of this state, home of the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns, known for its Big Room and nightly bat exodus, and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant WIPP, where the nation buries

Economics 101 was a required subject for all freshmen when I went to college back in the day, and the iron clad law of supply and demand was chiseled into my brain housing group despite my sluggish study habits. If the supply of a commodity decreases, and the demand remains

Relying on government for anything essential seems foolish. It certainly never works out well. Most of the western parts of America, including our local area, suffer water shortages created by government policies. The solutions government imposes won’t solve the problem, either, but will only cause more problems. New York City

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños dropping off trash at city convenience centers will soon need proof of residency or face more than double the residential rate. During its Aug. 3 meeting, the Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 for an ordinance to raise the solid waste disposal fee at

TUCUMCARI – The city will host its second Route 66-themed festival in a month — this time, the Tucumcari Route 66 Festival on Friday and Saturday. The festival at the Tucumcari Convention Center at 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. will be from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10

TUCUMCARI — A proposal to use a billboard at a prominent city crossroads to advertise local events failed to garner any support on Aug. 5 during the city’s Lodgers Tax Advisory Board meeting. Board Secretary Al Patel proposed “a public-private partnership” using the billboard near First Street and Route 66

TUCUMCARI – The Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari will be part of a 2,400-mile rollout for “Route 66: The Main Street of America,” a full-length documentary about the highway during its centennial year. Tucumcari is one of about 40 cities on Route 66 that will host screenings of the movie this

TUCUMCARI -- Thanks to the opening this week of a second location, the waiting list here for daycare got smaller. About 40 area and state leaders held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Saturday for Turquoise Child Development Center West at 1300 S. Sixth St., housed in a former church. The facility opened

Tucumcari High School's volleyball team had just five days between the first day of official practice Monday and its first match against visiting Fort Sumner at 3 p.m. Saturday. However, coach Dana Benavidez, in her 11th season at THS, said she thinks her Lady Rattlers are up for that challenge

Editor The murder trial for a Wagon Mound man accused of killing three individuals while driving drunk in 2022 got underway Monday, more than four years after the incident took place. Jesse James Blanco, now 26 years old, faces three felony charges of homicide by vehicle, along with misdemeanor charges

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have […]

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop

Future Bulldogs attend football camp on Friday.

The Frijoles Fire, pictured Aug. 8, 2026, has grown to more than 3,000 acres as of Aug. 10, 2026. New Mexico officials on Monday warned that smoke from the Frijoles Fire and other wildfires burning in the state poses health risks, particularly to the elderly and those with respiratory illnesses.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 4 and August 10, 2026: Marcos Gonzales, Battery (Household Member). Edwards Hurtado, Battery (Household Member). Jimmy Ray Romero, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Michael Helm, Criminal Sexual Penetration First Degree (Child Under 13), Criminal Sexual Contact of a

President Donald Trump likes to say he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions.

Hoping to balance the one-sided propaganda about socialism coming from the media and candidates running for offices as socialists, Fox News has conducted interviews with people who once lived under these systems. The testimonies are a powerful rebuke to those who believe socialism is the answer to every problem.

Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.

The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday, July 30, unanimously affirmed a 2024 district court ruling that the video was inadmissible. The criminal case now will proceed in Fifth Judicial District Court. The post Supreme Court tosses video in Artesia newborn murder case appeared first on Alamogordo News .

On Aug. 3, prosecutor Susan Stinson dismissed the charges two charges of fraud over $2,500 against a Nogal woman without prejudice. The post Prosecutors dismiss fraud charges against Nogal bookkeeper appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Following the floods and fires of 2024 and 2025, some neighborhoods in Ruidoso continue to deal with ongoing issues related to these natural disasters. The post Effects of floods, fires remain daily part of life in Brady Canyon appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Federal Magistrate Judge Gregory Fouratt ordered Bradley Davis held without bail following a detention hearing on July 17. The post Mescalero man held without bail on strangling charge appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a heavily armed male walking in the area of Ventana Ranch in Northwest Albuquerque. According to information provided by BCSO, the subject is described as a white male in his late 30s to early 40s, wearing all black clothing.

Mashed potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods, but they become something truly special when transformed into an interactive Mashed Potato Bar. Perfect for entertaining, this build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.

The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies in identifying such emissions.

Photos and story by Medha SarinEl Rito Media UFO research library documents alien phenomena Benjamin Fernando strolled through shelves lined with thousands of books in Roswell’s International UFO Museum on 114 N. Main Street. His mother, Jade Dasco, 47, and father, Lambert Fernando, 54, trailed behind him, occasionally sliding stories

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

The wildfire, discovered Aug. 4 a few miles southeast of Cundiyó, had swelled to over 4,000 acres Monday and was blanketing the region in smoke.

Albuquerque Marine killed by victim was linked to a cold case rape through an evidence kit; prosecutors hope to get a sample of his DNA.

Videos and witness statements have led Santa Fe police back to a man who was found unclothed near the burning campus.

A bench warrant was issued for Deshawndre Washington, a former NMSU basketball player indicted on sexual misconduct charges, after he failed t…

The manner of Melissa Casias' death remains undetermined, however, according to the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator.

The Democratic Party of New Mexico falsely accused Greg Cunninghan of calling two Americans killed by ICE "collateral damage."

The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.

The state Supreme Court investigated three criminal cases in which Cosme Ripol was found to have deprived defendants of a fair trial.

New Mexico officials on Monday warned that smoke from the Frijoles Fire and other wildfires burning in the state poses health risks, particularly to the elderly and those with respiratory illnesses.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order that aims to reshape guidance surrounding childhood vaccines, standing alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and was met with immediate pushback. The order — which calls on federal programs and funding to “support maximal

The majority of New Mexico’s tribe, nation and pueblo land could be ripe for exploring geothermal energy, an energy expert told a panel of state lawmakers Monday.

A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining abortion medication or other related materials through the mail. Advancing American Freedom,

A recent hearing meant to inform the public about a new uranium mine proposal near Church Rock instead exposed wounds around the legacy of mining’s impacts on Navajo communities, as well as fresh concerns about whether technology that promises to safely extract the mineral is as clean as the industry

WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche took the oath of office as U.S. attorney general at a brief ceremony in the Oval Office Monday, following the Senate’s narrow vote to approve his nomination as the nation’s top law enforcement official over the weekend. Blanche, who served as acting attorney general and was

Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics — from arresting academics at airports to setting up a checkpoint at a popular creek in a National Forest — to boost their arrest numbers, leading to more arrests in July than in any previous month of the Trump administration. Though it is

An attorney for former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard on Monday asked a judge to undo a prior ruling that shielded the state auditor and several state lawmakers from his lawsuit that alleges they colluded to force him out of the job.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the 500 block of East Ninth Street late Sunday night in Clovis, police said. The victim, whose name was not released, suffered “multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen,” Police Capt. Roman Romero said. He was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center for treatment, then

A teenager was arrested Sunday afternoon, accused of shooting at a woman he’d been arguing with. Noah Gonzalez, 18, is charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle. A police incident report shows he was with an 18-year-old woman in his car when they began to argue and Gonzalez

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School was placed on a temporary shelter in place Monday morning after ...

Melissa Casias, the Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared from Ranchos de Taos last June, and whose remains were discovered by a hiker almost a year later, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy condu…

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Voters in Bernalillo County may get a chance to decide this November whether their tax dollars should help fund campaigns for county offices. The […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The Vortex Theatre is preparing to raise the curtain on the world premiere of They Must Be Women Now, a new play by Nedra […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. […]

Albuquerque – On August 9th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about an Door Dash driver in distress. The driver claimed she had been shot at while delivering to an apartment. The incident began at 1119 Mary Ellen ST NE when 31-year-old Nathan Burks ordered something then fired

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Voters in Bernalillo County may get a chance to decide this November whether their tax dollars should help fund campaigns for county offices. The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote Tuesday, Aug. 11, on three companion measures.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. The Albuquerque City Council approved companion measures sponsored by Council Vice President Dan Champine on Monday, Aug. 3, to place

Updated Aug. 10 at 3:15 p.m.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23, 2025: Thaddeus "Tuk" Koslik and his wife Tracie Koslik pose for a portrait inside his home in Albuquerque, NM on November 23, 2025. CREDIT: Adria Malcolm for New Mexico In Depth When Thaddeus “Tuk” Koslik arrived at an Albuquerque assisted living facility one Saturday

“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.

Submitted by Kevin Shelton, Sandoval County Our community has watched Sheriff Jesse Casaus put the good of Sandoval County and its neighbors ahead of partisanship. The Democratic Party responded by blasting him for endorsing Victor Rodriguez, claiming the sheriff had finally shown his “true colors.” I believe the sheriff made

Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Recently, Stephanie Schardin Clarke, New Mexico Secretary of Taxation and Revenue, wrote an article slamming Republican efforts to eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax. She makes […]

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is […]

Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Recently, Stephanie Schardin Clarke, New Mexico Secretary of Taxation and Revenue, wrote an article slamming Republican efforts to eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax. She makes numerous points, but they boil down to two: 1) We simply should not cut taxes, especially for the

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is chronicled in The Midwife’s Diary, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1991. From 1785 to 1812, Ballard recorded the weather

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is chronicled in The Midwife’s Diary, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1991. From 1785 to 1812, Ballard recorded the weather

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National Forest Espanola Ranger District Temporary Road Closure Order for Frijoles Fire PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Espanola

We could discuss endlessly why a state with the well-deserved nickname the "Land of Enchantment" has undergone one of the greatest periods of population stagnation in its over 400 year history. Instead let's focus on one aspect of that stagnation impacting our politics. That would be how folks here are

A look at fishing conditions across NM.

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Notably, the proposal would establish a “Super Emitter Program” that would define such a facility as one emitting at least 50 kilograms per hour in a single event. The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies

Originally from Bandara, Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University, Petty and her husband, Brian, primarily work at the ranch full time. She is present for most all of the La Feliz Montana Ranch breedings, births, and early development. She works daily in her veterinarian office located onsite, which

Consider Rabbi Feldman, who had been having trouble with his congregation. It seemed they could agree upon nothing, and controversy filled the air until the Sabbath itself became an area of conflict, and unhappiness filled the synagogue.

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck that left at least one person critically injured on the city’s West Side. Around 2:30 PM, officers responded to the crash that occurred in the area of Ladera Dr. and 72nd St. NW,

Albuquerque – There is Albuquerque Police activity reported in the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St NE, between San Jacinto Ave and Walker Dr NE. Details remain somewhat limited at this time but streets in the area have been blocked since shortly before 2:30 PM on Sunday, when APD officers

Albuquerque – SWAT officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Collin Terrazas today after he was identified as the suspect in a murder on Saturday. That arrest happened in a busy parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Northeast Albuquerque. A viewer sent us video of the arrest and

A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.

From a Press Release The Santa Fe Striders announce the recipients of the 2026 Santa Fe Striders Scholarships for cross-country and/or track athletes. The Santa Fe Striders Scholarship is an athletic scholarship based on athletic accomplishments with criteria for academics and community service. This is the third year the HelenAnn

Bruce Lesman The Cobb salad was born in 1937 at Hollywood’s famed Brown Derby Restaurant. Legend says owner Robert H. Cobb assembled a late-night meal from kitchen leftovers for showman Sid Grauman. The combination became an instant sensation and the restaurant’s signature dish. This Southwest version honors that classic while

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the country as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across the 14 accredited

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early Saturday after approving a stopgap spending bill but declining to advance legislation that would require photo ID for voting. In a rare overnight session that began on Friday, senators trudged through a slew of measures, confirmed President Donald Trump’s

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With two new members in place, the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees discussed this week how far the hos...

The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss several items, all tied back to the district’s current...

[caption id="attachment_107670" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Mikaela Johnson for the Daily Press)Cobre Superintendent Verenice Gutierrez i...

By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney […]

By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two

Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.

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

Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.

Alex RossEl Rito Mediaaross@elritomedia.com The Democratic Party of New Mexico chose Stephanie Garcia Richard to be the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 General Election. Final results released July 30 showed Garcia Richard garnered the support of 53%, or 255 voting members of the State Central Committee,

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Public invited to attend noon auction with 300 available horses A total of 300 quarter horses and thoroughbreds consigned by breeders across the state will be sold at the annual New Mexico-bred Horse Sale at the Ruidoso Horse Sales Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at noon. “This may be

Originally from Odessa, Texas, Mike Logan has been involved in breeding and raising quarter horses for fifty years. Mike Logan has bought, sold and raised enough horses to know something about how to get them prepped for sale day.

Murray and his wife, Janis, are the “MJ” in MJ Farms. The couple arrived in New Mexico around the turn of the century after having raised horses in Utah because the money and opportunity in horse racing was better here.

Victoria Garcia, 12, has faced enough agonizing health challenges to crush the spirit of a life-toughened grown-up much less a 12-year-old. But the young Carlsbad resident battles on, coping with every obstacle life hands her.

Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season.

New Mexico House of Representatives Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) on Friday publicly urged the Doña Ana County Commission to fill a vacant seat, and pushed back against the Republican minority leader’s call for the body to leave the position open until the general election.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Friday lauded this week’s $567 million judgment against Meta Platforms Inc. as “historic” and wide-ranging, but also railed against decades-old laws that he said continue to limit his office’s ability to protect kids online. New Mexico First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid late

The mural is a community-driven art project of Artesia Clean and Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful.

RIO RANCHO — Mariposa will once again be the canvas for the annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 12 from ...

RIO RANCHO — Christian Rock band Third Day will be at the Rio Rancho Events Center April 25 for its ...

A missing 14-year-old Native American girl was found at the Albertsons Market in Taos Thursday (Aug. 6), after police tracked GPS pings from her phone to the grocery store’s parking lot, where a man was taken into custody. Deputies and...

The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.

The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales’ most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year’s crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village’s no-kill shelter. Fourteen animal candidates filed

New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County high school juniors and seniors have two more weeks to apply for the Junior County Treasurer Program, which now comes with a $5,000 scholarship for each student who completes it. The Treasurer’s Office extended the deadline to Aug. 21 so students returning from

New Mexicans in Albuquerque’s Westside and most of southern New Mexico are getting an early taste this week of the political ads set to take over the airwaves and digital […]

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. American Legion The American Legion members of Post 17 will meet, along with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17, at 6 p.m.

D.P. Benjamin Monday, July 17, 2023 Amtrak Station Albuquerque, New Mexico Peering at the bus schedule displayed on a faded wall, Addison Peshbrook reckoned it would be two hours until the next shuttle. He closed his eyes and tried to meditate. The bustle of the station seemed to evaporate, and

New Mexicans in Albuquerque’s Westside and most of southern New Mexico are getting an early taste this week of the political ads set to take over the airwaves and digital devices through November. The national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said this week they are launching a new ad campaign

Mayor Jeff Youtsey said he spent several hours looking through an ordinance the City of Artesia passed in September 2021 regulating manufacturing and sales of cannabis products in the city limits.

Roxy has the gentle disposition of a woodland creature and the general silhouette of someone who has never encountered a snack she didn’t feel morally obligated to investigate. One eye went all-in on blue; the other is keeping things casual. This 4-year-old 90-lb. mix of mystery breeds loves her people,

July 26Jamie Robison, 36, of Albuquerque, was arrested for unlawful use of license at an unspecified ...

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

We see again and again that the state Children Youth and Families Department doesn’t just have staffing and program issues, its decision makers come up short on common sense and common decency.

New superintendent was eager to greet high school students to start the new year

Cabezon event cancelled as Mariposa welcomes few residents

Public comment period is open until NMSLO decides to auction 300 acres off

BERNALILLO — As Bernalillo Public Schools looks to the new school year — set to start next ...

[caption id="attachment_107624" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos will be decon...

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August. ...

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that may be upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised. Police arrested a Las Vegas man this week and charged him with sexually assaulting a child seven years ago. Michael A. Helm, 36, is charged with felony counts of criminal

Updated Aug. 7 at 10:05 a.m.

By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Two days after the Children, Youth and Families department assured the public that it was successfully addressing its high caseloads and recruiting new foster families, a story broke that the state agency charged with protecting children walked a teenager to the Mexican border and ordered

By Paul Gessing The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that it would be good for the environment. Richardson clearly wanted some “big” ideas

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For six decades, the Guild Cinema has offered Albuquerque moviegoers something they cannot always find at a multiplex. From independent and foreign films to […]

By Martin Zamora Every year, New Mexico families sit down at the kitchen table and do the math. Groceries cost more. Gas costs more. The bills keep coming, and the paycheck doesn’t stretch the way it used to. Meanwhile, in Washington, members of Congress have quietly built a different kind

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Marcos Romero will be held without bail pending trial after waiving his right to preliminary and dangerousness hearings. He is accused of kidnapping a woman found dead days later in the same place the vehicle in which he allegedly helped kidnap her was dumped.

BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly ran from police was arrested after a K9 located a tampered backpack ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s congressional delegation, led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, demands answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military GPS jamming allegedly caused a medical […]

By Amanda MartinezSpecial to the SUN Undisclosed amount awarded to 24 Santa Clara Apartments tenants Twenty-four former residents of the Santa Clara Apartment complex have settled their lawsuit with the property owner and his management companies for an undisclosed sum nearly four years after they were evicted from their homes

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Since she was a child, animals have been at the center of National American Miss New Mexico Elite winner Karyn Dodier’s life. At home, Dodier, 26, of Santa Fe, lived with dozens of rescued and adopted animals while she spent weekends volunteering at Española

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s congressional delegation, led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, demands answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military GPS jamming allegedly caused a medical plane crash, killing four crew members and igniting a 32,000-acre wildfire that cost taxpayers $37.7 million. Just before midnight May

This Nob Hill institution first debuted as The Guild Art Theatre, filling its 153 original seats in February of 1966 with a grand opening screening of Red Lanterns, a sequel […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners rolled into the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday, Aug. 3 and watched a zoning bill that would have […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers who report fraud or wrongdoing at City Hall now have stronger legal protections after the City Council unanimously approved two overhauls […]

Summer can’t possibly be winding down, can it? It’s still a hundred degrees out there. And yet Walreens has already started putting out Halloween decorations. Say it ain’t so! How […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers who report fraud or wrongdoing at City Hall now have stronger legal protections after the City Council unanimously approved two overhauls Monday to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the city’s fraud watchdog. Councilors unanimously approved the Accountability in Government Ordinance, which Councilor

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners rolled into the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday, Aug. 3 and watched a zoning bill that would have separated the two businesses go up in smoke. City councilors voted 6-3 to reject Ordinance O-26-39, sponsored by Councilor Renée

By Cadie CarrilloSpecial to the SUN Española Public Schools is preparing for a broad special audit after the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor approved an investigation into six years of district operations, including procurement, payroll, governance, personnel practices, records management and the expenditure of public funds. The review

By Rodd Cayton Citing a desire to ensure the community is kept up to date, village councilors in Corrales have delayed an official update to the uniform traffic code. The code had already been posted, but councilors added changes they felt the public should have time to review. Village Attorney

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho and its neighbors don’t need a headliner to fill a weekend. This one comes loaded with New Mexican tradition, back-to-back Bernalillo concerts and three nights of live music in the City of Vision — plus the smell of green chile in the air.

A 17-year-old Taos teen riding a bicycle died after he was struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross an intersection against a red traffic signal last month, a Taos Police investigation of the crash site found. According to a motor...

An early chile harvest has sent the smoky aroma of roasting green chiles wafting through Taos several weeks sooner than expected. At the Taos Super Save store, Malcom Anderson, who started roasting chile 12 years ago, said New Mexico’s...

The state disputed the allegations, saying it does not retaliate against employees and that universal childcare is funded.

A security guard accused of pushing a protester could face criminal charges, and four demonstrators are poised to sue.

Hull, 60, will face Democrat Deb Haaland, 65, in the Nov. 3 general election race to succeed current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham who was barred by term limits from seeking a third four-year term.

When Jason Hurd, 45, was arrested in 2025 for stealing from an Albuquerque Target location he was already awaiting sentencing for stealing from Target 14 other times. This week, a […]

Jumbo prawns served over parmesan polenta and calabacitas was served as a special menu item at Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen & Bar inside the Castañeda Hotel. The eatery recently expanded its menu options to include lunch and dinner. A new, expanded menu has pulled into the Castañeda. Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen &

“Potential buyers are paying attention to the sale catalog to study breeding and class,” General Manager Walt Wiggins said. “But the confirmation and maturity in the ring of each individual are very important.”

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Max term for teen in fatal Las Cruces shooting is 2 years More Stories Residents call for County Chair's resignation following July 28 meeting New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 11, 2026 Las Cruces offers grants for business security New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3

Edgar Ayala Flores, 26, faces felony charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to render aid, and tampering with evidence.

Las Vecinas del Norte is pleased to host a special forum exploring the medical delivery challenges to patients and providers in the medically underserved counties of San Miguel and Mora. People in need of medical care— major and minor— often have to travel two hours or more to receive care

Commentary by Stephanie Shardin Clarke — Recently, some New Mexico lawmakers urged Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special session and eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax outright. On […]

A brief resumption of construction along U.S. 64 from Palo Flechado Pass just southwest of Angel Fire to just east of the intersection of U.S. 64 and N.M. 434 is anticipated to wrap up Friday (Aug. 7), however motorists north of Ojo Caliente are...

Sighs of frustration could be heard among attendees in the Taos County Commission Chambers during Tuesday’s (Aug. 4) regular commission meeting when District 3 Commissioner Darlene Vigil proposed to remove the discussion and decision on a license...

The New Mexico Supreme Court will decide whether to disbar Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, for knowingly engaging in an alleged pattern of prosecutorial misconduct over the last several...