New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez this week backed the state Forward Party’s pending case before a federal appeals court that seeks to get its candidates on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. He argued that New Mexicans “deserve real competition at the polls."

Aug. 30Jacob Garcia, 29, of Rio Rancho, was summoned for leaving the scene of an accident at an unsp ...

The city has been without a permanent police chief since the December retirement of Paul Joye, who is running for county sheriff.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Shots were fired on Fourth Street in the North Valley on Friday, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. A suspect has since been taken into custody. APD says a man was waving a gun in the area before he fired shots. Nearby traffic was closed on

Albuquerque – The officers from the Albuquerque Police Department have responded to reports of a man who was waiving a gun and fired shots in the neighborhood on 4th St between Montano Rd NW and Placitas Rd NW. The police activity remains ongoing as officers work to locate the man.

The Artesia Bulldogs secured their first win of the season with a dominant victory over Deming.

Alamogordo’s girls soccer team opened the Alamo Round Robin Friday with a 4-0 loss to Santa Teresa, then fell 3-0 to Lovington. The post Alamogordo Girls soccer drops two to Santa Teresa and Lovington appeared first on Alamogordo News .

New Mexico communities marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 anniversary attacks on the U.S. with remembrances.

Airmen at Holloman Air Force Base marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a memorial ceremony at Holloman Airpark. The event included a moment of silence, an honor guard and the lowering of the flag. Wing Commander Col. Michael Mullin reflected on 9/11’s personal impact and its

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you drive down Rio Bravo at night this coming week, you'll likely see some delays. Crews are shifting traffic overnight as part of the Rio Bravo Bridge Replacement Project. On Rio Bravo between Second Street and Isleta Boulevard, both directions will be reduced to one

A 13-year-old Hobbs student who reported being raped at school was initially disbelieved and placed in on-campus suspension. The post A middle schooler said she was raped. Then she was suspended from classes. appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Cleveland senior takes second runner-up in NM Miss Teen as she brings awareness to rheumatoid arthritis

Albuquerque police say a man was waving a gun and fired shots in a neighborhood near 4th Street and Montano Road. No injuries have been reported.

The U.S. Forest Service is opening a 30-day public comment period on a proposed uranium mine near Grants that could operate for about 21 years. The post Public input sought on proposed uranium mine near Grants appeared first on KOB 4 .

Local actress prepares for her move out of town

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. Dominguez was 17 at the time of the shooting and was the last of four suspects

Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. At the Pentagon, Condoleezza Rice, who was serving at the time under President George W.

New rules going into effect next week allow immigrants’ enrollment in safety net resources to be taken into account for lawful immigration status applications, the latest in the Trump administration’s immigration overhaul. The rules will have wide implications for mixed-status households, as people without lawful status may forgo enrollment in

MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mora Claims Office will permanently close next month, but in-person help will still be available in Mora for residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and flooding. The closure set for Oct. 2 comes as FEMA has compensated the majority of Mora claimants,

A Democratic Party of New Mexico spokesperson labeled the Republican gubernatorial nominee's comments "disgraceful."

Public comments support the decision

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police on Thursday arrested a man from Houston accused of child solicitation and sexual exploitation of a child. Gabriel Garcia, 47, was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center on charges of child solicitation by electronic device, sexual exploitation of children

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is working to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda Mine Project in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. The proposed project includes the development, operation, and reclamation of an underground uranium mine on National

A new pastoral letter urges people of faith — and "all people of goodwill" — to reflect on their responsibility to protect, conserve and resto…

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies have not yet found evidence of foul play, and no one has been charged in the incident.

An investigation by Searchlight New Mexico examines how a 13-year-old Hobbs student who reported rape at school was disbelieved by administrators and police, disciplined with on-campus suspension and ultimately homeschooled. Experts say officials failed to apply trauma-informed, legally required scrutiny amid broader allegations of sexual violence and weak state and

Cloudcroft swept Hagerman in volleyball Sept. 10. The post Cloudcroft volleyball earns sweep of Hagerman appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Several people once again spoke out in opposition to the technology at council meeting Thursday

City of Albuquerque is hosting a remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — The 2026 City of Santa Fe's Fishing Derby is almost here, and registration is now open. The event will be limited to 150 children with one adult per child. Participation will be determined through a lottery. Upon registering, names are randomly selected. Chosen parties will

Victims were taking part in aerial surveillance flight

An undercover Santa Fe police officer exchanged messages with a Texas man for months while posing as a 12-year-old girl.

ICE agent Adriana Torres has continued working in the field while her criminal case has been pending for almost two years.

On this bonus episode of "Voices of Taos," Tempo editor Lynne Robinson talks with award winning photographer Donald Graham. Graham’s latest show, Taos Icons, opens September 10 at Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. It features eight portraits taken...

New Mexico Department of Justice attorneys presented Mark Zuckerberg’s video deposition during the state’s trial against Facebook, questioning the company’s data privacy practices and third-party app policies. Zuckerberg disputed claims that Facebook routinely exposed users’ friends’ data, citing required permissions and changes in mobile technology. The lawsuit, filed in 2021,

Local attorney has background in prosecution and criminal defense

The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2026 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

IHOP opens down the road from Rio Rancho

Roswell Republican Larry Marker challenges U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a longtime elected official, for one of New Mexico's U.S. Senate seats. Source NM spoke with both about their race.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department is investing $586,000 into food resources for students at 28 public and tribal colleges and universities across the state. The money will help by expanding food pantries, meal assistance, access to fresh foods, and other basic needs support. “Tuition-free college

U.S. health officials have declared the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in the country's history over. The FDA said Friday that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak is off the market. Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea. Nearly 13,000 cases were reported. The

Ruidoso’s boys soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Sept. 8, falling 2-1 to Lovington. The post Warrior soccer boys suffer first defeat appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Stair climb marks 25th anniversary, carries memory to a new generation

The $1.5 million project would extend the city’s drainage system along Greene Street to between Canal and Halagueno streets, then along Halagueno from Greene Street to Fox Street. Storm drainpipes, inlets and manholes will be added. The post Carlsbad storm drain project delayed by mystery concrete, reopening uncertain appeared first

Legacy Church and Premiere to appear more as separate entities

One seat remains open as Jones has yet to pick an appointee

A Mexican gray wolf died after being accidentally trapped by a Catron County Sheriff's Office employee in 2025, leading to controversy over the legality of the trap and the lack of charges filed.

The Taos Mutual Aid Team, Town of Taos, Holy Cross Medical Center and The Serpens Foundation, an international medical non-profit, are offering a free adult hands-only CPR course on Sunday (Sept. 13), from 1-4 p.m. at Rio Grande Hall, 120 Civ…

Forty top bull riders, including world champions Ky Hamilton and Josh Frost, will compete against elite bucking bulls before a Turnpike Troubadours concert at the New Mexico State Fair.

From the World Trade Center to the Pentagon, New Mexicans remember the tragedy that forever changed America.

Two September food drives in northwest Albuquerque aim to collect 20,000 pounds for Roadrunner Food Bank, offering Rail Runner tickets in exchange. The post ‘Stuff the train’ food drives offer free Rail Runner tickets appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque firefighters will climb 110 flights of stairs to honor first responders who died in the Sept. 11 attacks 25 years ago. The post 25 years later: Albuquerque area firefighters remember 9/11 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A New Mexico jury heard Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defend a 2010 claim about data sharing as the state pushes for policy changes and civil penalties in a second trial against Meta. The post Mark Zuckerberg gives virtual deposition during second Meta trial in New Mexico appeared first on KOB

Albuquerque police say a man tried to pull a woman from her car with her 10-year-old child inside after a road rage encounter. The post APD: Suspect tried to pull woman from car during road rage encounter appeared first on KOB 4 .

We have been treated to another cooler morning compared to most days this summer. Unfortunately, this trend is not carried into the afternoon, as another hot day will be upon us. The post Friday morning forecast: Cooler morning, but another hot afternoon expected appeared first on KOB 4 .

Trixie is a one-year-old female calico cat. She is 8lbs of sass and comfort. She would make the best lap cat. She can be very independent, which is good for a family that has other cats or dogs in the house. She keeps to herself, but when you need a

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like a sudden setback in your plans. But keep your headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic

Cynthia Kellerblock, of Gallup, died Aug. 27. She was 76. She was born in Seattle, Wash. on July 22, 1950. Cynthia was preceded in death by her daughter Naomi Mercedes Chan; her brother Gary M. Kellerblock; and her father Dale Kellerblock. She is survived by her mother Jean Mercedes Morse;

P+Z Commission reviews rezoning applications By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor The City of Gallup’s priorities came into question during an August Planning and Zoning Commission meeting when two items—Convalt Energy’s proposed solar manufacturing plant and a possible housing development—were discussed and brought to the commission to vote upon. Commissioners approved

Staff Reports Dubbed “Project Solis,” the proposed $5 billion Convalt Energy solar manufacturing and power generation campus would sit within the Gallup Tradeport, located just off Carbon Coal Road north of the railroad. At a single location, the multi-faceted project plans to combine Heterojunction solar cell manufacturing, multi-gigawatt off-grid power

Staff Reports After two years of service as the Gallup City Manager, the Gallup City Council has decided to renew Frank Chiapetti’s contract. The council made its decision during a special meeting Sept. 2—the exact day Chiapetti’s original contract expired. Council members met in a closed executive session for about

Council debates land development standard committee changes By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor As the conversation continues over whether Convalt Manufacturing should build a solar energy manufacturing plant in Gallup, the city is also re-evaluating its Land Development Standards Working Group. In late 2024, the City of Gallup and Gallup Land

Staff Reports DRUGS IN A PINK HAT Gallup, Aug. 27 A Gallup man is facing a new drug charge after a police officer allegedly found fentanyl in a pink hat. On Aug. 27, around 9:15 am, Gallup Police Officer Jordan Gemme responded to a situation at Gas Up, 928 E.

Staff Reports Featured DWI Aug. 20, 7:10 pm Aggravated DWI New Mexico State Police pulled over a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane and eventually arrested a Tohatchi man for his third DWI. Officer Brandi Garnenez was traveling eastbound on Highway 118 when she observed a beige 2010 Buick passenger

Staff Reports CRYSTAL, N.M. — A man died after he was attacked by a bear in Crystal, N.M. Aug. 20, according to the Navajo Police Department Window Rock District. Multiple agencies responded to the attack around 1 pm. Police say the bear was shot and wounded by law enforcement before

Front page of the Sept. 10, 1973 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The Montezuma Hot Springs property, which was presented to the Las Vegas Y.M.C.A. through the generosity of the Santa Fe railroad some 18 months ago, has been sold to the National Bible Play society, represented in the

New Mexico’s Republican Party faces a credibility crisis, from ballot and leadership failures to missing statewide candidates and a thin political bench. The author argues excuses have replaced accountability and a long-term vision, urging leaders to embrace integrity, recruit stronger talent, and restore Christian values to offer voters, businesses, and

Carlsbad Police Department arrest records from Aug. 27 through Sept. 6 include charges ranging from criminal trespassing, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct to DWI, battery, probation violations and unlawful possession of a firearm on school premises. Several juveniles were arrested, including for battery and trespassing. All suspects are presumed innocent

Unfortunately, this attitude is far too real in modern American Christianity. The intent is admirable. Most people avoid actions that would ultimately turn somebody off to Christ. Likewise, nobody should be bullied into church. The problem with this thinking is that it is very short-sighted. The post Rev. David Rogers:

Vice President JD Vance took to the GOP convention stage in Dallas on Thursday in what served as a re-introduction ahead of a widely anticipated run for the party’s presidential nomination in 2028. The former U.S. senator from Ohio sought to rally the GOP base on the second and final

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump tried to maintain power following his loss in the 2020 election by exerting pressure on state election officials to, in some cases, “find” the votes. Loyalist Republicans in Congress then attempted to deny Joe Biden the Oval Office when lawmakers gathered to certify the Electoral

President Donald Trump and Republicans wrapped up their two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday night, urging voters to ensure the party has another two years with unified control of government. Speakers, many vying for seats in Congress, insisted Democrats regaining power would be disastrous for the country, some

Cerina Fairfax, a Virginia dentist and mother of two, spent nearly two years living in the same house as her husband while she was trying to divorce him. Virginia state law required couples with children, like the Fairfaxes, to wait a year before being allowed to file for divorce. Cerina’s

At least 6,900 New Jerseyans who survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City have received free treatments for cancers, lung diseases, mental health issues, and other health conditions linked to the terrifying and toxic soup at Ground Zero. Their care is coordinated through the World Trade Center Health

Northbound I-25 is down to one lane at Comanche due to a crash

The state's broadband office awarded nearly $6 million to expand public Wi-Fi access across New Mexico.

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the nation paused Friday to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Very clear skies, drier air for most, and calm winds have led to the radiational cooling effect this morning, with the dampness left behind in southern and eastern areas, as well as some of the northern valley floors. Most are still starting seasonably or at least

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police say they've arrested a man who crossed state lines in an attempt to meet up with a child for sex. Police say 47-year-old Gabriel Garcia drove to Santa Fe from Houston, Texas, after talking online with a detective who he thought was

Mescalero Apache remains winless at 0-8 after going 0-3 at the Gateway Christian Warrior Invitational and falling to Tularosa in a five-set thriller. The post Mescalero volleyball still without a win appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Arrests and reports from the Ruidoso Police Department for the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. The post Ruidoso police blotter: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Veronica Moreno Ramirez, 47, is accused of threatening to shoot people and pulling a handgun at The Quarters Nightclub and Grill in November 2022. The post Trial set for woman accused of shooting threat at Quarters bar appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A 3-year-old, 55-pound, husky mix with a heart full of wonder, a tail that seems to have its own rhythm and the perfect size for adventures. The post Pet of the Week: Leviathan appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The fifth annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival returns to Carlsbad Sept. 25 and 26, offering a bevy of fantasy-themed activities, performances and pageantry for locals and visitors to southeast New Mexico. The post Cavern City Renaissance Festival Returns to Carlsbad Sept. 25-26 appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the surveillance infrastructure built and expanded in its aftermath has become part of a far larger digital ecosystem — producing tools that can collect and analyze information on a scale unimaginable in 2001. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, did more than reshape the nation’s

State health officials said the decrease may be a sign that additional education and prevention measures are paying off.

SUN Staff Report One person died in the Santa Claran Casino Hotel parking lot Thursday morning after a suspected overdose. A caller phoned 911 at 9:38 a.m. and reported that a white Ford truck was parked in front of the bowling alley and an ambulance was needed. The called was

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

Firefighters, some wearing full gear, and members of the public climbed the equivalent of 110 stories to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham used a national stage in Dallas Thursday to put New Mexico’s crime, border and fentanyl problems at the center of his campaign against Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, delivering a roughly four-minute address at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention. Cunningham, a retired Albuquerque police

While a judge found a Velarde man a danger to the community after he allegedly shot at his neighbor, she ordered him to be released on bail after finding prosecutors hadn’t met their burden to prove that incarceration pending trial was the only solution. District Judge Anastasia Martin wrote on

National Geographic photographer and filmmakers Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko named next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers For the News-Sun National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko as the next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers.

Lea County Veterans Memorial is officially open Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Flags rose, the Lovington High School Band played and a multi-agency honor guard presented the colors Wednesday morning as about 100 people gathered to dedicate the Lea County Veterans Memorial in downtown Lovington. The dedication ceremony was held on

Lea commissioners approve imposition of 2026 property tax rates Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Board of County Commissioners ordered the county assessor to impose the 2026 state property tax rates, most of which will hold steady from last year. During a special county commission meeting Tuesday morning, Ave

Retired Alamogordo police officer Alfred Marchand, who died aboard United Airlines Flight 175 on September 11, 2001, is being remembered by friends and colleagues 25 years later.

Residents say concerns have been long ongoing near the school

Oracle Vice President Mahesh Thiagarajan and Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, updated commissioners on the project.

A Chama man will be held without bail pending trial after a judge found him to be a danger to the community and his alleged 13-year-old victim, following an alleged violent outburst involving a knife. After a combined preliminary and dangerousness hearing on Aug. 25, District Judge Anastasia Martin bound

An opinion column argues that past successes and failures should not dictate future expectations. Rather than relying on “in my experience” to predict outcomes, readers should recognize how new skills, patience, and resilience have changed them. The most valuable lessons are the coping mechanisms gained through failure, which can fuel

Artesia girls’ soccer wins 1-0.

Slow start, long season.

Most of New Mexico stays dry while the monsoon keeps limited storm chances alive later this week, with Albuquerque rain chances near 0% Friday. The post Dry spell holds in central New Mexico, but monsoon teases a return appeared first on KOB 4 .

The first full day of the 2026 New Mexico State Fair brought in newcomers and longtime fans alike looking to make special memories at one of the most highly-anticipated events of the year. The post Families, vendors and newcomers celebrate opening day at Albuquerque fair appeared first on KOB 4

Little disruptions to patient services, despite major repair work

CPW, city officials stress importance of securing garbage

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People in an Albuquerque neighborhood are upset about a shelter they said is making their community more dangerous. Wednesday night, Albuquerque City Council revoked the shelter's permit, but there are questions about how they got the permit in the first place. The owner of the shelter

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has been investing in nuclear fusion, but what does the future of the energy technology look like for the state? On Thursday, lawmakers heard from an expert from one fusion company on what their plans include. Matt Pahl with Pacific Fusion told New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque says six rest-in-red traffic lights on Lead and Coal have cut crashes and injury crashes by up to 70%. The city installed the $50,000 signals in 2022 to slow drivers on Lead and Coal. The lights stay green for drivers at or below the speed limit

Tularosa football survived another close road game, defeating Hatch Valley 8-7 for its second consecutive one-point victory. The post Tularosa football survives another nail-biter with Hatch Valley appeared first on Alamogordo News .

New Mexico opened 1-0 with a 31-point win over Central Michigan, andi t was the Lobos’ best season-opening FBS win since 1984. The post UNM Lobo Coaches Show | Sept. 10 appeared first on KOB 4 .

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

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Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Sept. 10, 2026 Las Cruces Sun-News spotlights local legacy businesses in new series

Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Sept. 10, 2026 Las Cruces Sun-News spotlights local legacy businesses in new series

SANTA FE — New Mexico sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in U.S. District Court on Tuesday seeking more than $61 million to fund the National Guard’s ongoing wildfire and flood response in the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon area over the next decade — a request FEMA has inexplicably denied

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.31 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA New Mexico on Thu…

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to inform clinicians, health department…

The Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) is bringing a cherished literary classic to life and on stage, presenting “Charlotte’s Web.” Direc…

Chaves County officials intend to make their opposition known about the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) having a new view about its responsib…

New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The agency touted the d…

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

Alamogordo opens District 2-5A play tonight at 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium against Roswell. The post Alamogordo trails Roswell 28-19 at the half appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Alamogordo boys soccer earned a 1-1 draw against undefeated Santa Teresa in the opening match of the Alamo Round Robin. The post Alamogordo boys soccer earns 1-1 draw against Santa Teresa appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The Carlsbad Cavemen trail Centennial 21-7 at halftime in their District 6-2A opener Friday night in Las Cruces. Centennial led 7-0 after the first quarter. The post Centennial Football Leads Carlsbad in District Opener appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

An investigation by Searchlight New Mexico examines how a 13-year-old Hobbs student who reported rape at school was disbelieved by administrators and police, disciplined with on-campus suspension and ultimately homeschooled. Experts say officials failed to apply trauma-informed, legally required scrutiny amid broader allegations of sexual violence and weak state and

The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday announced that an unvaccinated child in Valencia County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number cases in the state to 19 so far this year.

National transportation analysts, joined by a state transportation department official and contractors, told lawmakers this week that while they have identified improvements for the state’s substandard roads, they lack sufficient funding to make the repairs. According to a 2026 report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, 56% of all

Gino worked for United Airlines for 25 years and lost 14 friends on Sept. 11, 2001.

ABQ firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs in full gear to honor the 343 firefighters who died on September 11, 2001, continuing a tradition started in 2004.

Cryptocurrency ATMs will be prohibited within Albuquerque city limits under a newly approved ordinance aimed at preventing fraud.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Following a guilty verdict on first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez for his involvement in the Young Park mass shooting, he has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences. Deputy Court Clerk for Douglas Driggers, Christy French, told KTSM 9 News that Gustavo Dominguez was

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Yet another gas station in the metro area has been blocked after neighbors argued it would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. City councilors denied a proposal to bring a Maverik gas station to Rio Rancho Thursday night over concerns that traffic from the

Hot and mostly dry weather will continue through this weekend across New Mexico. A surge of monsoon moisture starting Sunday will bring increasing rain chances into next week. Record and near-record heat continues across New Mexico Friday afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and triple digits across much of

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman is in trouble with the feds, who said she bought a gun for her boyfriend, who's accused of being a murderer. Bonifacio Silva was 18 years old in January, when he was arrested for the deadly shooting of Tyler Jiron on the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Twenty five years later, the nation is remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11 attacks in 2001. The City of Albuquerque has a special connection to the tragedy at a 9/11 memorial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church downtown. "Who ever would've thought we'd

The country's largest outbreak of cyclospora illness has ended, federal health officials said Friday.

After 30 years on TV, Judge Judy is passing the gavel to her son.

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) fired his campaign's political director, Stephen Woytek, on Friday after learning about social media posts linked to Woytek, including a Facebook profile photo of Nazi officers and a public playlist of songs celebrating Rhodesia, a now-defunct nation often venerated by white supremacists. A spokeswoman for Husted’s

More money could be on the way soon for those retirees who rely on Social Security.

Federal officials have yet to complete four reforms that government investigators recommended for Camp East Montana, according to a Border Report review of federal records.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Archbishop of Santa Fe visited the metro today to talk about the importance of water and to give a special blessing to the Rio Grande. Archbishop John Wester invited people of all faiths to join him in conversation on the importance of water and the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue held their annual memorial stair climb to honors the first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. On Friday, AFR firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs at the WaFd building - a tradition that starts at 8:46 in the morning, which

Sept. 11, 2001 was a clear and routine morning before a series of hijackings changed that within minutes. The post Where They Stood: 25 Years After 9/11 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A 1-year-old boy died after responders found him unconscious and not breathing at a Tijeras daycare, and his family says they still want answers. The post Tijeras family waits for answers following death of child at daycare appeared first on KOB 4 .

Archbishop John Wester urged New Mexicans to protect water, warning the Rio Grande looks more like the "Rio Nada." The post Archbishop of Santa Fe urges action on New Mexico water drought crisis appeared first on KOB 4 .

Bernalillo County will switch license plate reader systems as Sheriff John Allen says he wants tighter control over who can access local data, but critics remain skeptical. The post BCSO bets on different ALPR company after Flock, will it make a difference? appeared first on KOB 4 .

A special ceremony in San Juan County honored 9/11 victims and highlighted a Ground Zero steel piece gifted by the Fire Department of New York. The post San Juan County remembers 9/11 with memorial and Ground Zero relic appeared first on KOB 4 .

President Trump promised $5,000 to every American if Republicans keep Congress, and while the offer may seem enticing, the offer does not seem to be of concern to New Mexico’s Rep. Gabe Vasquez who’s running to keep his seat. The post In tight NM race, Democrat incumbent Gabe Vasquez shrugs

Santa Fe police arrested Gabriel Garcia after they said he tried to meet a child for sex and then fled during a traffic stop. The post Houston suspect charged with child exploitation, fleeing police in Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

Youth soccer is growing in New Mexico, with nearly 250 more kids registered by the end of August than usual. The post World Cup excitement gives boost to youth soccer appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque temperatures climbed into the 90s as New Mexico neared record highs and limited rain is expected through Saturday. The post Friday heat in New Mexico followed by rain chances and cooler temps appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico health officials report a new measles case in Valencia County, with three possible exposure sites in Belen. The post Measles case reported in Valencia County appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico election officials are urging residents to register to vote or update their voter information as National Voter Registration Day approaches next Tuesday. The post National Voter Registration Day coming next Tuesday appeared first on KOB 4 .

In this week’s Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about the controversy surrounding state Rep. Andrea Romero, problems with orphaned oil wells, and President Trump's push to rename New Mexico as "New America." The post Eye on New Mexico: Sept. 11 appeared first on KOB 4 .

State officials are tightening rules to address the costly legacy of abandoned oil wells, aiming to protect public money as the cleanup bill grows. The post 4 Investigates: Orphaned oil wells appeared first on KOB 4 .

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

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during 9/11. Members of the NMSU Army ROTC, along with campus police and fire departments and members from the City of Las Cruces police and

A shaken Northern New Mexico took refuge in prayer, community and doing what they could to help the victims of the faraway attacks.

City officials say a focus on water conservation and indirect potable reuse are helping protect Santa Fe's limited water supply.

"Ultimately, if [the intent] of 9/11 was to disrupt the way of life in America, it has done just that," said former Gov. Gary Johnson.

Andres Archuleta said he wasn't afforded "due process" by the Fiesta Court after an outburst before Santa Fe County officials.

As the U.S. military is embroiled in a new conflict in the Middle East, local veterans reflect on how 9/11 shaped their lives.

A proposed constitutional amendment would lessen the power of governors and university presidents in picking school regents.

The refunds come as the Trump administration makes a series of financial ploys to secure Americans' votes ahead the midterms.

President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance teamed up to close out the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm conventio…

Trump posted several maps and a video of him pasting "America" over the "Mexico" on a "Welcome to New Mexico" road sign.

New Mexico Department of Justice attorneys led the second day of the state’s trial against Facebook by showing the jury a video deposition of founder Mark Zuckerberg regarding allegations that his company’s leaders publicly misrepresented how they stored and shared users’ data.

Advocates for the hike say it will increase the number of affordable rental units; critics worry it will slow down development.

State health officials said the decrease may be a sign that additional education and prevention measures are paying off.

The sick child, New Mexico's 19th measles patient this year, is currently recovering at home, state health officials said.

Plane crashes at Doña Ana County airport

The goal of the trip is to "advance potential trade deals in natural gas exports," according to the Governor's Office.

Oracle Vice President Mahesh Thiagarajan and Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, updated commissioners on the project.

Awareness and early intervention can be key, but state funding for domestic violence services has remained largely stagnant.

The United States Agriculture Department’s move to repeal protections for roughly 45 million acres of federal forestland nationally without a public hearing prompted New Mexico environmentalist groups to host their own forums across the state this week, including one Wednesday evening at a basketball gymnasium in Albuquerque’s Barelas neighborhood.

WASHINGTON — A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation, according to an analysis issued Thursday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about potentially significant cuts. The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries

[caption id="attachment_108314" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)District 1 Councilor Angela Salaiz, second from right, ...

A mother and daughter will serve four and a half years in prison out of a total 10-and-a-half-year sentence for Medicaid fraud and identify theft afte...

[caption id="attachment_108315" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo Courtesy of Gabriella Greco)Hikers participate in a recent Heart of the Gila-gui...

[caption id="attachment_108312" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Bayard Police Chief Hector Carrillo pres...

New Mexico state Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya (R-Los Lunas) used campaign funds to purchase airfare, hotel rooms and tickets to a college football game for herself and her husband in Ireland last August, according to campaign filings.

Rob Martinez offers a lesson on the origins of New Mexico’s name and shares some of the unique elements of the state’s history.

Young male bear removed from tree Thursday morning off Quantum Road

Prevention and education on resources help decrease suicide rate in New Mexico. One of those resources is the New Mexico 988 Crisis and Access line. (Infographic courtesy of the New Mexico Health Care Authority)

WASHINGTON — Latino advocacy groups and voting rights organizations Thursday filed a suit in federal court challenging the Trump administration’s policy of allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to enter polling locations in certain circumstances to conduct immigration enforcement during the 2026 midterm elections. The suit in the District

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled

SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) - Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to the crash.

Nancy Lopez said she was “very humbled” as she spoke Wednesday morning to a crowd of around 200 people gathered at the southern end of the Roswell Relief Route for a r…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump for Missouri's November election.

Marc David Martin May 8, 1959 — Aug 24, 2026 Marc David Martin, born on May 8, 1959 in Montreal, Canada, passed unexpectedly on August 24, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Marc lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a spirit that drew people in. Jo, his loving

A Taos man long identified by police as the suspect in the murder of two women at a mobile home park in El Prado last February has been charged in the incident over a year after the women were found dead inside a residence.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump headlined the first night of the first Republican midterm convention Wednesday, seeking to rally his base ahead of the November elections and dangling a “Trump dividend” to voters if his party retains control of both congressional chambers. While the Republican National Committee’s two-day event —

New Mexico’s congressional delegation on Thursday called upon major tech companies Apple and Google to commit to ensuring New Mexico retains its name on the companies’ maps. The push follows Donald Trump's proposal to rename the state 'New America.'

City staff reported concerns about conversations with Kip Koso

Smiley Building owner asked for injunction to pause former Arts and Science Building demolition

Aaron Carver plays a ukulele as Katie Hood sings along while paddle boarding at Haviland Lake on Thursday north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) - A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico's name on their platforms mapping services. The request from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Congressman Gabe Vasquez

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure […]

The Trump administration is ordering officials in more than two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election.

Rosely C. Valdez, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on August 19, 2026. She was born in Velarde, New Mexico on December 8, 1934. She graduated from McCurdy Mission High School in 1954. Rosely met the love of her life, Jose, in grammar school, and they

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benedicto (Benny) Rodolfo Naranjo, who left this world on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with COPD. Benny was born on Thursday, August 4, 1938, in Santa Fe New Mexico, to his loving parents, Emilio and Mary.

Dora L. Garcia, 90, a long-time resident of Guachupangue and recently of Apple Valley in Española, NM, passed away with her loving dedicated caretaker daughter always by her side on August 19, 2026, briefly from an infection in which sepsis took hold of what her petite body could not overcome.

Frances Salazar Guillen, a lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in El Guache, New Mexico, May 13, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ross and Josephine Salazar; her husband of 72 years,

Graceland Portables opened in Carlsbad 2.5 years ago, growing from portable storage buildings to also include metal structures, greenhouse affiliate and now Binzebos, with an even more recent arrangement for red steel buildings and quonsets. The business name in use to this point no longer fits the true scope of

After the council vote, approvals were still needed from Eddy County, Lea County and the city of Hobbs, the three entities that co-own the land with Carlsbad via a consortium known as the Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance. The post Carlsbad Approves Easement for Double E Pipeline Through Nuclear Waste Site appeared

Last year, New Mexico became the first state to offer universal childcare, but one year after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled the program, childcare center business leaders say they’re struggling to meet increasing demands and are concerned about long-term sustainability. The program currently has 47,000 enrollees, with Early Childcare Education

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure aimed at giving the council more oversight of the city’s legal department. Councilors unanimously confirmed Joshua Boone on Wednesday night.

Capitan edged Socorro 19-12 on the road Sept. 3, overcoming three turnovers. The post Capitan ekes out win at Socorro appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Ruidoso's football team was unable to stem the tide against Dexter in a big loss. The post Warriors overpowered by Dexter offense appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Shawna Legarza stepping down after less than seven months in role

Alamogordo will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with three remembrance events, including former FDNY deputy chief inspector Archie Koenemund’s county memorial at his home. Holloman Air Force Base will host a service, while the Space History Museum holds its annual Climb the Cube stair challenge. The post Alamogordo marks

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For one weekend in September, homes throughout Sandia Heights will open their doors to art lovers as 40 local artists share everything from oil […]

You know what’s hard about going out? The timing. If a band you want to see is playing one night in town, and you get sick or lazy or are […]

Making Energy Efficiency Work for Taos County Families

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier this year, but across the border in Texas Lone Star legislators are running with the idea and holding hearings backed

A quick look at sports results and upcoming events in Lincoln County. The post Lincoln County Sports Roundup appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 attacks, Rio Rancho residents can pause and remember together this Friday evening at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funerals and Vista Verde Memorial Park are hosting a “Never Forget Memorial Service” at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 arrives Friday, and Rio Rancho marks it before the rest of the weekend begins. Then Sandoval County gets busy — with a beloved canine tradition, a free mayoral cookout, a gallery opening, a 30-year road race and a walk

Oil and gas taxes generate billions in revenue for New Mexico's public schools each year. Every county benefits from these funds regardless of local production activity. The New Mexico Oil & Gas Association highlights its impact on jobs and community investment.

Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball has finalized its roster for the upcoming season by adding new talent alongside key returning players from last year's successful campaign as conference runner-up. Coaches highlight both continuity among veterans like Maurice Austin and fresh contributions expected from newcomers such as Joseph Obidiran.

According to a press release issued Thursday, Sept. 3, racetrack owners Johnny and Jana Trotter have “agreed on a framework” with Global Gaming Solutions to move the Quarter Horse Racing Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale and the Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame to Lone Star Park in

State Police Investigator Edward Garcia wrote in court documents that he enlisted the help of the FBI to identity Rivera from a seflie the victim allegedly took with him before the incident, on June 7, and subsequently by the people he was sharing a hotel room with, his cousin and

An analysis of spending on OnlyFans, the online creator platform most popular for self-streamed porn and adult content, estimates that New Mexicans spent $37.8 million on subscriptions in 2025. That […]

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping…

It’s hard to believe the football season is a month old, but teams are already lining up for a well-deserved rest, with Española Valley and Dulce taking the week off. Pojoaque Valley at Belen 7 p.m. Friday It’s a quite difference between a non-competitive team like Wingate, which canceled its

With a numbers bump, things are looking bright for the Española Valley High School cross country teams. “The future looks pretty good,” Sundevils coach Loren Martinez said. On the boys side, a strong senior group has Martinez feeling this could be a breakthrough year. “The boys are looking really strong,”

The local big school football programs looked strong in starting off district play in a positive way. Española Valley 20, Bernalillo 16 When starting quarterback Isaiah Gallegos went down with a head injury in Friday’s first quarter, the visiting Sundevils already trailed 16-0 and things looked fairly bleak. But enter

With Mesa Vista moving to Class 1A, and with the classification no longer lumped in with 2A for the state cross country meet, the Trojans are eying some heavy metal — or rather heavy medals – when the championship rolls around in November. There also will be fewer competitors on

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez posted about community events and political contrasts during early September 2026.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her X account between September 8-10, 2026, to emphasize New Mexico’s historic identity and promote policies such as universal free school meals and tuition-free college programs.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Project Ranger, Castelion’s hypersonic missile manufacturing campus in Sandoval County, was named 2026 Collaborative Impact Project of the Year at the New Mexico IDEA Economic Development Excellence Awards, held during the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development at Isleta Resort & Casino last week. The award

Ella Langley leads the 2026 Country Music Association Awards nominations with nine nods, thanks to her hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Her mentor, Miran…

Leonel Andrade Garcia’s murder trial, for the 2024 alleged killing of his ex-girlfriend in Chimayó, was set to start Tuesday (9/8) in Tierra Amarilla District Court. The trial is scheduled to last for nine days, including jury selection, according to the court docket. The prosecution’s witness list is 48 people-long

Firefighters continue to battle the Frijoles Fire that’s been burning for a little more than a month. The fire, three miles east of Cundiyó, began on Aug. 4 as the result of a lightning strike. It’s been fueled by timber and brush and as of Tuesday, was 79% contained. Mitigation

Federal, local, state and pueblo law enforcement leaders gathered Sept. 2 on the Plaza de Española to talk about a coordinated operation targeting Española’s top 10 offenders. Dubbed “Operation Tempest,” federal prosecutors have taken over nearly a dozen Rio Arriba County cases after local and tribal law enforcement identified the

Graceland Portables opened in Carlsbad 2.5 years ago, growing from portable storage buildings to also include metal structures, greenhouse affiliate and now Binzebos, with an even more recent arrangement for red steel buildings and quonsets. The business name in use to this point no longer fits the true scope of

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Among items on this week’s agenda for the Roswell City Council is Resolution 26-54, which proposes the Roswell Adult Center be rebuilt at Spring River Park (now being …

County commissioners advanced an ordinance limiting use of county property, staff and records for immigration enforcement.

“I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads … have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them.”

Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.

The state must work harder to increase childcare capacity in rural, tribal and other underserved areas, an organization says.

Members of the band Música del Aire pose for a photograph. From left, José Apodaca, baritone; Cynthia Wooley, contralto; guitar player Linda Askew; violinist Barbara Rivers and Scott Mathis, who plays mandolin. Award-winning musician Antonia Apodaca shared Northern New Mexico music with the world – and next week, a new

Releasing an animal back into the wild still moves Española Veterinarian Kathleen Ramsay to tears, even after more than 32 years of treating sick and injured animals in the Española valley. “I’m very attached to every single one of them,” she said. “And I hope with every one, I’ve done

By Javier Sanchez I need to forget my past. Especially if I want to get to where I need to go. I’m on a path. We all are. And sometimes the only thing we have to guide us is the memory of our past experiences. But we can’t let the

To the leaders and achievers of Northern New Mexico: Thirty-eight years ago, I begin full-time ministry work initiated by a God-given burden for the people of the Española Valley. Like many of you in your own field of work, I saw a need and have done my best to meet

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. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will offer watercolor classes Thursday (9/10) and Sept. 17. Learn the basics of watercolor paining. All supplies are

According to a press release issued Thursday, Sept. 3, racetrack owners Johnny and Jana Trotter have “agreed on a framework” with Global Gaming Solutions to move the Quarter Horse Racing Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale and the Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame to Lone Star Park in

Check out this action-packed photo snapped by Schanen Yates Unser at the Sept. 6 Buckin’ in the Basin event held in Tularosa.

Pastor David Grousnick reflects on how dwelling on past hurts can imprison relationships and prevent us from enjoying the present. Through Peter’s question about forgiveness and Jesus’ parable of the debtors in Matthew 18, he explores the call to forgive generously, the consequences of “measure for measure,” and how forgiveness

Bulldogs lose to Centennial.

Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events

Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events

Ordinance will not affect municipalities

Organizer of Rio Rancho's 9/11 memorial ceremony stresses the importance of passing the promise to 'never forget' to the next generations

Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance Wednesday at the GOP convention in Dallas, praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick while vowing the pair of Pennsylvanians would continue working with President Donald Trump to “defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley.” The brief,

CORRALES — A man accused of killing a woman in Corrales in 2024 has entered an Alford plea a fe ...

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department Officers are working on apprehending an individual who fled on foot from officers. Several roadways are closed near the area of Eubank BL NE and Menaul BL NE due to this incident. At approximately 1600 hours officers responded to the area of Tramway BL

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New Mexico State Police are investigating the fatal officer-involved shooting of 50-year-old Keith Charles Cowgill in Alamogordo. Officers responded to a 911 call about a suicidal man armed with a rifle, attempted to deescalate the situation, and shot Cowgill after he exited his home. He died at a hospital; involved

When autumn arrives, grocery stores and farmers markets begin filling up with colorful winter squash. One of the most recognizable is the acorn squash, with its dark g…

ALAMOGORDO — The Lincoln National Forest is reminding visitors to practice responsible recreation when operating motor vehicles and when dispersed camping to help prot…

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a “danger” warning for a harmful algae bloom at Charette Lake near Wagon Mound after samples collected last week co…

Suggested names for a new 12-acre park on East Second Street were being received by the city parks committee, but so far no new park name had been selected. Suggested …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDW) reminds the public to keep a safe distance from wildlife and give animals plenty of room.

We will never forget that fateful day

There are only a few days in a lifetime when literally everyone can remember exactly where they were and exactly what they were doing when the world they were living i…

Not everyone has — or makes — time to see how their past efforts worked out. But U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and a good number of people on his staff did exactly …

Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists — who were affiliated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaida — hijacked four planes to commit murder/suicide…

For the Headlight Deming Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to Police Chief Sergio Lara, it is an open and ...

The Youth Mariachi Matinee was one in a sea of celebrations overtaking downtown, bringing history, faith and plenty of music.

Funding for the long-delayed conversion of the motel into an affordable housing project fell apart earlier this year.

New Mexico's lawyers revealed internal emails showing Facebook executives' discussions over the company's privacy practices.

Environmentalists are raising concerns after President Donald Trump has proposed reviewing federal gray wolf protections.

"I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads ... have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them."

Stapleton student wins two Super Bowl tickets from American Heart Association

Albuquerque – On September 8th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received calls about a man walking around waving a knife near 2700 Carlisle Blvd. NE. A large police prescene flooded the area and found the man just north of the address. APD identified the man as Jarius Atole and said

Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.

County commissioners advanced an ordinance limiting use of county property, staff and records for immigration enforcement.

The Democratic-led states and voting rights groups suing to block enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting warned in briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday the policy would have disastrous consequences for the upcoming midterm elections if it is allowed to move forward. Less

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a pair of lawsuits Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s rollbacks of protections for endangered species. The lawsuits, filed by 20 states and the District of Columbia, seek to reinstate rules that protect the habitat that endangered species depend on to survive. Under President

Attorneys for the New Mexico Department of Justice and Facebook made their opening arguments before a Santa Fe jury Wednesday morning as the state’s latest trial against the social media giant began. The trial follows two high-profile courtroom victories for the state in unrelated cases against Meta, Facebook’s parent company.

Described as a beloved Fiesta tradition, and considered America’s oldest pet parade, Saturday’s Desfile de los Niños will celebrate its 100th …

The convention aimed to boost enthusiasm despite economic concerns and dissatisfaction with the Iran war.

If you live long enough and pay attention, you will realize there are amazing individuals in your community, individuals who are doing importa…

The state must work harder to increase childcare capacity in rural, tribal and other underserved areas, an organization says.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants to overhaul the U.S. census to exclude noncitizens who don’t have a green card from the country’s next population count in 2030, according to a Wednesday notice in the Federal Register. The document, which will officially be published Thursday, could mean major changes for

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday helped volunteers at an Albuquerque health clinic distribute bags of fresh produce to food-insecure patients, part of an effort to highlight a “food is medicine” bill he has co-sponsored in the Senate.

Three Northern New Mexico animal welfare organizations are putting their best paws forward at the annual Pet Parade, Desfile de Los Niños, beg…

The fires' timing will depend on "wind, weather, moisture conditions, available personnel/equipment and required approvals."

Today *City of Clovis Economic Incentive Board – 8:30 a.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library meeting – 11:30 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687 *Friends of the Portales Public Library – noon,

The conference brings together crime experts, nonprofits, law enforcement and the families of local missing and murdered people.

A Mora County man shot by police last month following an alleged case of domestic violence and a high-speed chase is now charged with murder in the death of 34-year-old Amity Maes. Police arrested 24-year-old Alejandro S. Vigil on Aug. 16 after locating Maes dead in the roadway near NM

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[caption id="attachment_108304" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Screenshot by Jo Lutz for the Daily Press)Lifelong Grant County resident Brandon Cisne...

[caption id="attachment_108301" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Daily Press File Photo by Juno Ogle)Teams run up Broadway toward Boston Hill to start ...

New Mexico state Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces) on Tuesday accused her Republican opponent and the GOP’s leader in the state House of Representatives of failing to intervene to stop a campaign employee from harassing her and her husband at recent public events.

The fire was on public land off of N.M. 475 near the Saddleback and Chamisa trails, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A new police department facility would start from scratch instead of renovating

For 40 winters, the trails atop Bobcat Pass — Sherwood Forest, Jabberwocky and Tinkerbell, to name a few — have carried cross-country skiers across the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area. Owner Ellen Miller-Goins has navigated those...

STILLWATER, Okla. — On Sept. 1, Roswell students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for th…

Jay Gill’s passion project is powered by hand most of the time

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The challenges facing New Mexico children took center stage as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with children’s advocates to discuss education, health care and […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — One of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure developers and builders wants nearly 3.5 square miles of land on the Pajarito Mesa in Bernalillo County […]

The fishing derby is scheduled to be held Sept. 26 at Nichols Reservoir in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Fiesta de Santa Fe parades and festivities, poetry, music, the Mother Road and more fun in Santa Fe this weekend.

The United States has hundreds of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines and at least 33,000 posing environmental hazards, but one is finally getting cleaned up thanks to a new law New Mexico’s Senator Martin Heinrich passed establishing a pilot permitting program specifically designed to incentivize cleanups. The bipartisan Good Samaritan

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The challenges facing New Mexico children took center stage as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with children’s advocates to discuss education, health care and financial stability. The numbers show why: A single parent raising one child needs nearly $68,000 a year to cover basic

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — One of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure developers and builders wants nearly 3.5 square miles of land on the Pajarito Mesa in Bernalillo County for a solar and battery project, promising hundreds of jobs, millions in new revenue and a boost to the region’s

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a deadly, overnight shooting. Shortly after 11 PM on Tuesday, officers responded to Kaseman Hospital, located at 8300 Constitution Ave NE, after receiving a report of a man who had been shot and was dropped off in the parking

Frank “Gil” Graves, the 81-year-old co-owner of the Chili Line Depot in Tres Piedras, is asking a Taos district judge to dismiss his charges without prejudice, alleging the state violated his due process rights by failing to submit evidence ahead...

Donna Howell is a bat biologist, dance fanatic, mill historian, and the “chief grease monkey” at the Cleveland Roller Mill Museum in Mora, New Mexico. Howell gives tours at the museum all year round, but her most crowded tours come once a year...

The main pool at the Taos Youth and Family Center has been closed since its pump failed, a shutdown the town recently announced "until further notice." At the Town of Taos Council regular meeting Tuesday (Sept. 8), Parks and Recreation Director...

An AI literacy coach and testing tool used by Taos Municipal Schools and other districts across the state is facing growing scrutiny from parents, teachers and lawmakers who are concerned about how the software records and stores young readers’...

Taos Whole Integrative Care is shutting its doors on Oct. 9, leaving thousands of patients seeking new providers in a local healthcare system that may lack the capacity to absorb them. A letter to patients that the clinic shared with the Taos...

Taos Ski Valley Inc. has announced the summer recipients of the Uplift Youth Fund, an initiative dedicated to supporting youth-focused efforts in four key areas: outdoor equity and youth programming, environmental stewardship, economic and...

Holy Cross Health Insurance Support will offer a free community information session on Medicare Wednesday (Sept. 16) at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Drive in Taos. The session, scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., will cover Medicare basics,...

New Mexico landed in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s penchant for renaming this weekend. Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to post a map of the state, crossing out the word “Mexico” and instead labeling it “New America.” It was one...

Chavez brings decades of experience in budget and personnel from service with state and local government. A former Taos County Commissioner, math teacher at Taos High School, and longtime volunteer with his community water association, Chavez...

Editor View of 9/11 victims' names and a birthday rose on the North Memorial Pool, at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, with view of victims’ names, on June 4, 2026 in New York City. It seems impossible to believe it has been 25 years since the horrific morning

Small towns in the Permian Basin have become a petri dish for the perils of living amid the nation’s largest oil fields

New Mexico’s top forest administrator on Tuesday warned legislators that the state is behind on wildfire risk reduction goals and provided six possible bills ahead of the next legislative session that could improve planned targets. The state’s...

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has endorsed two emergency petitions from environmental groups alleging a lack of due process in state regulatory proceedings surrounding the massive data center Project Jupiter. In filings on the night of...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that her office had sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency for failing to reimburse the New Mexico National Guard for at least $61 million in costs it incurred fighting a 2022...

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

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – Long before the midway lights, green chile cheeseburgers and rodeos that now mark September in Albuquerque, New Mexicans were already gathering for the fair. […]

The Artesia City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office covering mutual aid for emergency responses, investigative support and traffic enforcement.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sept. 8, 2026, announced that her office had sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency for refusing to reimburse the New Mexico National Guard for costs related to the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Drivers crossing the Rio Grande on Paseo Del Norte have two new sets of eyes clocking their speed. Bernalillo County activated automated speed cameras this […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Drivers crossing the Rio Grande on Paseo Del Norte have two new sets of eyes clocking their speed. Bernalillo County activated automated speed cameras this week in the eastbound and westbound lanes near NM 423, extending a program that now covers roughly 15 locations countywide.

Route 66 Independent — A 1-year-old child died Wednesday after a medical emergency at a Tijeras daycare, prompting an investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and forcing the school […]

Nancy Lopez attends the ribbon-cutting of Nancy Lopez Elementary School

“Finishing this project and seeing everyone's work is so amazing,” said Carolyn Mitchell, a co-organizer of the Pecos Valley Quilters Color Cues Challenge Installation…

Investigation remains ongoing

Roswell City Councilor Cristina Arnold is the new chair of the Roswell Legal Committee, which met on Monday.

It’s normally an empty lot across from the Roswell Convention and Civic Center at 1001 N. Main St., but recently it’s been buzzing with activity and the rising of a bi…

Two representatives from the LifeHouse Roswell provided an update about the mental health provider’s local services to the Roswell Public Safety Committee recently.

Members of the Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force took a deep dive into the history of the Roswell Museum during their recent meeting.

Older than the dinosaurs, the dragonfly’s 300-million-year lineage is getting a proper local spotlight as Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (BLNWR) prepares for a m…

Uranium Ban Draws Sharp Divide in Cibola County Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 09/09/2026 - 05:34

35th Annual Multicultural Ribbon Relay Run Brings Awareness to Drug and Alcohol Abuse News Staff Wed, 09/09/2026 - 04:34

The crime log must be “open to public inspection during normal business hours.” But a few schools took days to produce theirs.

Grant County residents began organizing following a public notice in the Silver City newspaper of a proposed data center.

The Northeast Regional Crisis and Drug Treatment Center. Two San Miguel County officials who spent most of their two terms making the Epi Duran Substance Use Treatment Center a reality, said it is a relief to see it is now open. The treatment center, located at 3112 Hot Springs Blvd.,

Make it three in a row. That appears to be the case with the five statewide executive offices on the November ballot which went to Democrats in 2018 and 2022 and are set for a three-peat.That expectation is grounded in ABQ Journal polling showing races for Attorney General, Secretary of

West of Silver City at Bill Evans Lake, fishing for bluegill and carp was good using inline method feeders. Fishing for catfish was fair to good using chicken liver, bluegill and inline method feeders.

For eight years, 2001 W. Bullock has been home to Micah and Kas Howard, who transformed the property by painting the red brick white, adding black eaves, a driveway, Bermuda grass and a front-porch sitting area. Rose bushes, zinnias and sunflowers—named for cherished loved ones—add color and personal meaning to

16-year-old passes EMT course but has to reach adulthood for certification

Developer Accelergen seeks approval this fall for 125-megawatt solar and battery-storage facility east of Cortez, along U.S. 160

Event supports VOA Colorado, Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse

RRPD, Game and Fish issue advice for future sightings

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fewer people know the history of the Land of Enchantment than Rob Martinez. In fact, it's his job to know more than most about it.Martinez holds the title of New Mexico state historian, a position he has held since 2019, and he holds his position

SANTA FE ─ In an e-mail, the Governor’s Press Offices said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Mexico City today as part of a trade mission to explore economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Mexico.The state is paying for their travel costs It goes on to say the governor

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Seeing with new eyes begins with empathy: understanding what others think, feel, and experience to build stronger connections and achieve shared goals. Southeast New Mexico College President Kevin Beardmore reflects on teaching, human behavior, and the transformative power of educators who introduce students to fresh perspectives, encouraging readers to remain

The Roswell Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in two fatalities early Tuesday morning in the west part of the city.

Man released by police as a trespasser after he protested Catholic doctrine

Aug. 23Michael Chmura, 64, of Rio Rancho, was summoned for disturbing the peace at St. Thomas Aquina ...

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[caption id="attachment_108256" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Oly Perez, left, talks to residents about writing lette...

Next steps for district attorney unclear

UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners moved Item 16, which would appoint 11 representatives to a Community Monitoring Committee for Project Jupiter to their next meeting on Sep. 22, 2026. SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Doña Ana County Commission Chambers are packed Tuesday ahead

LAS CRUCES , New Mexico (KVIA) - U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez hosted a meeting with area veterans in Las Cruces today to discuss the issues faced by many veterans in Southern New Mexico. The group spoke about national issues and said funding and staffing should be added to the VA,

Socorro – On September 7th, 2026, Mixed martial arts legend and UFC Hall of Fame fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested by the Socorro Police Department on drunk driving charges. According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to a gas station in regards to Sanchez following a female inside and

Police’s adaptation to technology threatens ‘more comprehensive profiles of people,’ advocates say

Albuquerque – Around 9AM, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to the westbound Frontage Road in reference to a two vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found a semi-truck and a sedan had been involved in the crash. One vicitm died on scene and another was taken to UNMH with

EVANSTON, Illinios — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named two students in Sandoval C ...

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools is now accepting nominations for the 2027 RRPS Hallo of Honor ...

Introductory class to be held Wednesday afternoon

Less than 10% of voters cast ballots in the Board of Trustees special election

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Monday’s Labor Day holiday pushing City Council’s meeting to Wednesday, councilors face an agenda heavy on technology alongside another fight with the mayor […]

Ralph C. Martinez, 56, a life-long resident of Chimayó, NM, was called home by our Lord and Savior on August 22, 2026 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was born on February 3, 1970 to Cornelio & Rosita Martinez. Ralph was a dedicated father, grandfather, son, brother,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Monday’s Labor Day holiday pushing City Council’s meeting to Wednesday, councilors face an agenda heavy on technology alongside another fight with the mayor over who oversees the city attorney. Councilors will get another chance to take a crack at O-26-54, deciding whether to

Two week jury trial set, suspect will be tried as an adult

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Dancemakers from around the world have the opportunity to bring their creative work to Albuquerque as applications open for Keshet’s 2027 Makers Space Experience. […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Albuquerque artist Alexa Wheeler is exploring the stories held by the ordinary objects we inherit. Her latest body of work, kept + carried, examines […]

SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Thursday that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) office has filed responses in support of two em…

PORTALES -- Two people have been displaced from their home but no one was injured in a Portales fire early Saturday morning, officials said. The Portales Fire Department was called to a residential structure fire near Ivy and South Avenue B, according to a city of Portales news release. “Crews

Buddy Jones was about 4 years old the only time he remembers meeting his uncle Melvin Jones. Buddy lived in Farmington. He'd gone with other family members to Portales to help Melvin's family dig a water well. Melvin was 18 or 19. "I really don't remember much about him other

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network it’s dismantling. Allen said in a press release the expanded partnership builds on Axon technology BCSO already uses through body-worn

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 1 and September 7, 2026: Alizandria Reed-Lopez, Disorderly Conduct, Public Nuisance, Battery Upon a Peace Officer, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Bobby Lucero, Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon

It is hard to believe it has been 25 years this week since we experienced the horrible day now commemorated as Patriots Day. All my life people had talked about knowing exactly where they were when they heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor or the assassination of President John

TUCUMCARI - Author Cheryl Eichar Jett wanted to find women "whose stories deserved to be told" for their roles in the first century of Route 66. Her 10 years of research culminated in a book, "Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66." Eichar Jett stopped at the Tucumcari Railroad Museum

TUCUMCARI - The Quay County Health Council hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Aug. 31 for the recent opening of a Nurstead Mental Health drop-in center, therapy office and Sage House. The facility at 224 E. Center St., which opened in mid-August, helps clients deal with not only mental-health crises, but

Curry The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: - Jose Daniel Vallejo-Gonzalez, 21, failure to appear (misdemeanor) - Domingo Miguel Ramos De Leon, 21, no driver’s license, failure to maintain traffic lane and aggravated DWI (.16 or above) - Sean Michael Omey, 31, probation violation

PORTALES -- Roosevelt County is making a bold claim, planting its flag as the green chile enchilada capital of the world. County commissioners on Sept. 1 voted unanimously to bestow the title on the county, a designation proposed by Commissioner Fabian Munoz, who made the case that the dish deserves

Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt said he plans to ask city commissioners for a moratorium on AI data centers. Howalt told commissioners at the close of their Sept. 3 meeting to expect a request for the moratorium at their next meeting Sept. 17. Howalt’s promise to address the controversial data

A Curry County sheriff’s deputy on Aug. 20 resigned his position in the midst of an investigation into his July 19 on-duty vehicle crash. A New Mexico Department of Public Safety misconduct report obtained by The News shows Deputy Clinton Cope was at fault for the crash with a civilian

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has scheduled an open house for Sept. 16 “to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, restoration efforts,” according to a Cannon Air Force Base news release. The open house is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

AMARILLO – A Clovis man has pleaded guilty to his role in a major fentanyl bust. Wesley Flores, court records show, recently pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Drug Enforcement agents executed a search warrant on Flores’ Chapparal street home in Clovis on April 11. They found

New Mexico’s richest horse races — and some of the state’s most prominent — are lined up to move to Texas next year. Ruidoso Downs Race Track owners Johnny and Jana Trotter, and Global Gaming Solutions have an agreement in place for the Quarter Horse Triple Crown Series to run

Most city vehicles will now be leased instead of purchased in a major change approved Sept. 3 by Clovis City Commission. City Manager Justin Howalt recommended the change as a better deal for the city. Howalt told commissioners that prior to the change the city budgeted $900,000 to purchase 16

TUCUMCARI — A wildfire last week burned about 2,700 acres northeast of the city, but firefighters brought it largely under control the same day it was reported. The fire first was reported about 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 3 off Quay Road AI west of U.S. 54, said the county’s emergency

GRADY – Senior quarterback Caden Croy threw for six touchdowns and ran for three more and Grady, the favorite to win the state 6-man title this fall, cruised to a 64-40 victory over 8-man Tatum in an 8-man matchup on Sept. 4. Croy had touchdown tosses of 18 and 40

TUCUMCARI - Don't always believe the MaxPreps.com prep football rankings, especially early in the season. That was the takeaway of No. 7-rated Eunice's commanding 41-6 non-district victory Sept. 4 over No. 2 Tucumcari at Rattler Stadium. The Cardinals (2-1), using a balanced attack, scored the first 20 points and stymied

FORT SUMNER — After an absence of three years, the Melrose volleyball team returned to the winner’s circle by taking the championship of Fort Sumner’s Vixen Classic on Sept. 5. The unbeaten Lady Buffs swept Santa Rosa, 27-25, 25-8, 25-11, in the title clash after advancing with a 25-19, 20-25,

PORTALES - The city of Portales has turned its finances around, moving from nine audit findings to a clean opinion, and last week the state took notice. Mayor Mike Davidson revealed the honor to the council Sept. 1, having brought the award from the 69th Annual New Mexico Municipal League

Clovis and Portales both are hosting memorial ceremonies Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. In Portales, the fire department has set a service to begin at 7 a.m. on the West Third Street side of Fire Station 1,

TUCUMCARI — By mutual agreement with the City Commission, Renee Hayoz agreed to end her employment as city manager effective immediately during a special meeting on Sept. 1. The commission then named Mike Cherry — a former mayor, city commissioner, county commissioner and fire chief — to be interim city

I think I just bumped into the next Woody Guthrie. Or a John Prine. Or maybe even Bruce Springsteen, if this young singer-songwriter’s brand of rock and folk and poetry and prose keeps rising in popular culture. His name is Jesse Welles, he’s 33 years old, and he’s a rising

I don’t know. What don’t I know? I don’t know exactly how you should live or every detail of your situation. I don’t know how to solve every possible random problem in the world. I don’t know what complications might arise. I don’t know solutions I can’t see or haven’t

College football started last week with games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Most of the games consisted of teams such as the Briar Cliff Nuns playing The Slippery Rock Tadpoles, but it was college football and I vegged out on it. As much as I enjoy the game, there

A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling absolving Eastern New Mexico University of failing to protect three former members of the women’s basketball team from sexual abuse by their coach’s husband. The Sept. 1 decision by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court means the case is sent back to U.S.

Restriping was performed on Goeglein Gulch Road on Tuesday, causing slight traffic delays.Christian Burney

TEXICO — Junior quarterback Austin Haakma threw for 245 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on 13-of-18 passing and senior Jahiem Moses had five catches for a game-high 125 yards receiving and three touchdowns as 2A No. 1 ranked Texico defeated visiting rival Farwell 41-13 on Sept. 4. Haakma connected

PORTALES -- Coming off a blowout win in their previous outing, it didn't take long to see that Portales High's game against Class 5A Santa Fe Capital on Friday night at Steve Loy Stadium would also be a mismatch. A running clock was in effect before halftime, and the Rams