Gila Regional Medical Center will expand its services and support another healthcare entity with the recent purchase of two buildings in Silver City, including the addition of an urgent care clinic and the beginnings of a residency program. The purchase of the former Silver Health CARE family clinic, 1380 U.S.

This weekend brings New Mexico’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, and Grant County clothing store owners are hopeful that the promise of savings will keep shoppers at home. Since 2005, New Mexico law has allowed a deduction of gross receipts taxes for certain purchases starting at 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday

Albuquerque Public Schools will keep using the AI reading tool Amira this school year, even as Santa Fe Public Schools paused it over recording concerns.

Posted inAlbuquerque, Education Keeping it cool: A/C conversion part of APS strategy to fight rising temps by Rodd Cayton 1 hour ago By Rodd Cayton It’s hot, and that’s not ideal for learning, Albuquerque Public Schools officials acknowledged Monday. Therefore, the district has been working on a variety of initiatives

Albuquerque city shelters are highlighting Zorro and Roki as two dogs waiting for forever homes.

Albuquerque - According to an e-mail, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on the evening of August 3, 2026, at the intersection of Coors Boulevard SW and Sage Road SW. At approximately 8:54 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a vehicle striking a

DEMING — State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) announced that new groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in Southern New Mexico has been halted following her work with local ranchers, federal officials and administration.

Albuquerque - Homicide Detective with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Tuesday in Southwest Albuquerque. Around 12:20 AM, officers responded to a report of a fight in the 100 block of La Media Rd SW, near Sunset Rd and Central. They found a man

ALBUQUERQUE — On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released their final Envi…

An Albuquerque anti-poverty nonprofit is asking state utility regulators to order a hearing over whether the parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider forfeited a $350 million payment from the private equity firm looking to acquire it. In a filing with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Monday, attorneys

Several New Mexico state offices in Santa Fe, including the Roundhouse and the Secretary of State’s office, posted to social media Tuesday that they were closed to the public “based on activity at the Capitol.”

The case of a Farmington man accused of assaulting a woman and killing a man in a downtown parking lot is moving forward, his attorney told the 11th Judicial District Court on Monday. Ames Begay, 42, is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree aggravated battery and third-degree tampering with evidence in

Three states this year became the first ones to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and services, a practice known as surveillance pricing. The laws in Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey take different approaches to

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Education as it seeks once again to cut a federal grant program that funds mental health programs in schools — including the Silver Consolidated Schools. The order was filed Tuesday after a new lawsuit by 15

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Judging by all the signs around town for massage therapists, you might not think our rural community would need more — but according to therapist Randi White, the market is still in need of more licensed options. “There are at least 24 [massage therapists]

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After years of work and a shift in focus, the Bridge Village will soon be open to help aging adults remain in their own homes. But rather than physical structures, this new village will consist of a network of members and volunteers. According to

While two Silver City town councilors disagreed with priorities in the town’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, the senior member of the council and mayor both called the document a vast improvement over the prior year. The council discussed the proposed budget in a special meeting Thursday morning. No action

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cheerful voices and laughter echoed in the Silver City Woman’s Club on Saturday as the service group held its first Children’s Fun Fest. Outside the historic building at 411 Silver Heights Blvd., children played carnival-style games for prizes, while inside, organizations such as Big

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees heard about the regional water plan, senior centers and a code enforcement petition, as well as wrapping up its fiscal year at its regular meeting Thursday. Mayor Arnold Lopez and Village Administrator Sheila Hudman reported on a meeting of the Grant County Water Commission

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It may be summer, but buildings in the Silver Consolidated School District have not been quiet — especially Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. The Board of Education toured that building prior to its regular meeting Wednesday to view the improvements made under the district’s 2024

New Mexico faces heat, scattered storms, gusty winds and wildfire smoke, with some areas also at risk for small hail and flash flooding on Tuesday.

More than 100 National Night Out events will bring Albuquerque neighbors and police together at parks, churches, community centers and the Highland Theater.

City leaders want the owners of the Lofts at Albuquerque High to open a courtyard closed for decades, or renegotiate their contract.

For some they may be a nuisance, but for one Albuquerque woman, she sees sick and injured pigeons as creatures in need of care.

Piedra Vista High School baseball coach Jeff Kiraly died in a Colorado motorcycle crash just two months after leading the Panthers to a 5-A state title.

A third local Drug Enforcement Administration agent has filed a retaliation complaint tied to claims Albuquerque supervisors let large amounts of fentanyl keep moving into the city.

A person died after a driver hit them and fled near Coors and Sage, shutting down all northbound lanes while crews investigate.

The Albuquerque Community Safety Department says its free Summer of Nonviolence field days keep kids active and connected during the summer through sports.

State officials are investigating a bear encounter that turned violent Sunday, after a homeowner shot a mama bear in Sandia Heights, and a cub was killed separately after the Department of Wildlife responded.

WASHINGTON — On July 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million in grant funding, under EPA’s Real Water Technic…

Stephanie Garcia Richard became the new candidate for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor last week after members of the Democratic Party’s of New …

A man was detained by Roswell police behind Kass Plaza after officers sprinted from behind the Roswell Daily Record area toward the plaza on Monday afternoon. Accordin…

Students are shown entering the new Nancy Lopez Elementary School for the first time on Monday morning. This pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade campus now operates at 301…

Sneaker enthusiasts gathered outside Kingswell Nob Hill Friday morning for the exclusive early release of Nike’s new “Hatch Chile” SB Dunk Low, a shoe inspired by New …

The hallways of Farmington Preschool Academy welcomed families and teachers on Monday morning with the opening of the new school, bringing 51,900 square feet to the community as it expands access to early childhood education. According to the district, a majority of the funding was secured by the State of

FARMINGTON – From a pure talent perspective, the pitching was the thing as the 2026 Connie Mack World Series took a victory lap around Ricketts Park with D-Bat claiming their first championship in more than a decade. A pair of stars from the Dallas-based organization, Garner Rodriguez and Trevor Moore,

New Mexico environmental officials plugged a record number of abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells last year, thanks in large part to funding from Biden-era grants, they told a panel of state lawmakers Monday. Nonetheless, across the state, approximately 1,600 wells remain that are designated for cleanup but have

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday announced its approval of a new skill-based pathway for law-school graduates to become licensed lawyers. Justices previewed the program for state legislators in June, saying it could help address the state’s shortage of lawyers. A news release Tuesday noted that New Mexico officially

A Kirtland man has been arrested for reportedly shooting and killing his former wife. Anthony Heard, 42, was charged with first-degree murder and negligent use of a deadly weapon in the Aug. 2 death of Varissa Heard. Anthony called dispatch at 10:11 p.m., saying that “his firearm had discharged, striking

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Monday announced that the United States Department of Justice had denied his office’s requests for records relating to allegations that federal drug agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl to enter New Mexico communities without seizing them. The New Mexico Department of Justice in

New Mexico has made strides in improving maternal and infant health in recent years. But for many families, another challenge is growing: finding a place to give birth. As hospitals across the state close labor and delivery units, pregnant patients are traveling farther for care and access itself is becoming

ALBUQUERQUE — Golfers will hit the links Thursday, Sept. 10 at Sandia Golf Resort for the 32nd annual Toby Wright Memorial Golf Tournament, an event aimed at raising scholarship money for New Mexico students whose parents suffered catastrophic or fatal injuries on the job. Hosted by Kids’ Chance of New

FARMINGTON – Three of San Juan County’s top prep athletes, having recently completed their high school careers, have signed on to compete at the next level, signing letters of intent to attend college. Rory Benally, who is coming off a strong career at Kirtland Central High, where she was one

ALBUQUERQUE – Todd Fincher-trained Haywire wasted little time dispatching of her opposition on her way to an impressive 4 1/4 length win in Sunday’s $75,000 Rio Grande Senorita Futurity at Albuquerque Downs. Ridden by Oscar Andrade, Jr., the 2-year-old daughter of Marking was never far off the pace down the

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent A steady stream of community members crowded the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site this weekend for the annual Hummingbird Festival. Unlike in years past, the actual banding of hummingbirds — capturing and tagging individual birds to track migration and lifespan — could not take place

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Several of the 20 members of Silver City P.E.O. Chapter BR took to the streets with signs on Saturday — not to protest or to raise funds, but simply to increase awareness of the organization. The Walk Today for Women Tomorrow effort happened throughout

A top New Mexico Department of Justice official said Monday that the agency has filed or joined 50 lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office last January and, in doing so, saved $885 million federal officials sought to withhold from the state through program cuts or penalties.

WASHINGTON — U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was one step closer to permanently leading the Justice Department Tuesday, after two skeptical Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted to advance his nomination given Blanche’s signed promise that President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. Republican Sens. John Cornyn

An Albuquerque anti-poverty nonprofit is asking state utility regulators to order a hearing over whether the parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider forfeited a $350 million payment from the private equity firm looking to acquire it.

New Mexico's Supreme Court on Tuesday announced its approval of an alternative licensure program for lawyers intended to help address the "legal desert" in much of the state.

As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration — coupled with extreme, fast-moving blazes — could put firefighters in danger as conditions escalate this month. Those extreme weather conditions fueled disaster in

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is one of two dozen Democratic state officials urging the U.S. Supreme Court to keep a stay pausing President Donald Trump's order overhauling mail-in voting in place through Election Day. Two county clerks also joined the effort.

Work continues on the North Domingo Baca Aquatics Center, even as the decades-old project faces a funding shortfall.

New Mexico’s attorney general said federal officials wrongly denied records in a fentanyl case tied to claims that hundreds of thousands of pills were allowed to entered the state on purpose.

The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.

We're just a few days away from the start of the new school year, and the assigned work is already starting, at least for Albuquerque Public Schools staff, because parents have a lot of questions.

Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump’s second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock. The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer says they've identified eight wells drilled without

Heat advisories remain in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern, central and much of northeastern New Mexico as highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s.

City and state leaders opened a renovated northwest Albuquerque park on Monday.

A large stretch of South Second Street is closed for months as Bernalillo County crews repair a collapsed sewer line.

To beat the heat, the City of Albuquerque's Parks & Recreation Department will turn on sprinklers at parks throughout the city this week as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher.

The recent fire occurred June 15 after resin ignited in a glovebox at the lab, according to a watchdog report.

Anna Marie Lujan began her new role after more than 20 years in public finance, budgeting, accounting and government administration.

Some residents have returned to devastated neighborhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted acr…

Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump’s second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken Ne…

A judge issued an arrest warrant for former NMSU basketball player DeShawndre Washington after he did not show up for his trial on felony sexual assault charges.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for some western parts the state.

The request followed reports the DEA allowed fentanyl to flood New Mexico in a strategy to target high-level distributors.

Over the years, 325 grants totaling $5,201,660 have been given to nearly 100 nonprofits through Las Campanas Community Funds.

The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.

Sean Gabriel, a Santa Fe native who moved around in his teens and 20s, said he’s used to launching and running businesses.

State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan. They are the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. relate…

AAA's Weekend Gas Watch showed the average price for a gallon of gas in the state was $4 Thursday, up 2 cents from a week before.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), a coalition of most of the state’s Native American-owned casinos, has announced free access to the RecoverMe …

A small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran wa…

Sáenz, born in New Mexico, was a Catholic priest who came out as gay. He wrote the novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

The Town of Taos may have defunded its contract for 18 AI-powered automated license plate readers that record and catalog the comings and goings of virtually every motorist who drives in or out of the municipality, but it wasn’t the area’s la…

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News AG Torrez escalates fight with DOJ over unseized fentanyl shipments by Kevin Hendricks 22 hours ago

Posted inEvents, New Mexico Statewide News Fun, food and community: Why National Night Out matters for our neighborhoods by Rodd Cayton 24 hours ago

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Local Government, NM.news Bosque cleanup hauls off 16 tons of debris near Rio Bravo by Jesse Jones August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

President Donald Trump says new talks with Iran are the “last chance” for Tehran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on th…

Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote t…

Albuquerque police are looking for a burglar who broke into Slice and Dice Pizza Parlor and stole board game merchandise while damaging the store.

UPDATE: The ABQ City Council Monday evening said the panel has "dismissed" the proposed increase in the gross receipts tax. Affordability is the buzzword for the '26 campaign but that falls on deaf ears among some members of the ABQ City Council. Two councilors in particular, Council President Klarissa Peña,

Federal agents carrying out a drug trafficking raid near Albuquerque reportedly discovered far more than narcotics and weapons inside a South Valley home: they also found dozens of snakes, including some of the most dangerous venomous reptiles in the world. According to a report from People, citing KOAT Action News

A Las Cruces man with a prior felony conviction has been charged in federal court after authorities say he fired multiple rounds at the front entrance of a Catholic church, later allegedly telling investigators he carried out the act because of his religious beliefs and because he believed he was

New Mexico environmental officials plugged a record number of abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells last year, thanks in large part to funding from Biden-era grants, they told a panel of state lawmakers Monday.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, on Sunday said Rep. Max Miller, also of Ohio and his former son-in-law, is not fit to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as he faces allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife, who is Moreno’s daughter. Moreno did not publicly address the

WASHINGTON — More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children Monday lost their legal representation because the Trump administration has not entered into a new agreement to take over their legal services after it let a longstanding contract with a nonprofit expire. Without legal representation, fewer than 10% of immigrant children win

OKLAHOMA CITY — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin this weekend implored states and cities to cooperate with federal immigration officials, which he said would lead to safer and lower-profile arrests and deportations. Speaking to a group of Democratic and Republican governors gathered for the National Governors Association summer meeting,

The largest decrease was seen in motor vehicle theft, which dropped 54% over the previous year after a spike in incidents in past years.

The parish priest called the move a proactive step to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who goes to the church to worship.

President Donald Trump says he has decided to hold off on ordering new strikes against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies. Trump told rep…

National Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode. That’s how people close to the embattled leader describe his mindse…

The opera is based-on-real-life story of Einar Wegener, a Danish man who underwent pioneering gender-reassignment surgery more than a century ago.

Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, also hitting industrial sites and a further warehouse belonging to Wildberr…

The fires burned more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington.

Diego Real twice earned one of the nation's most competitive scholarship programs for Hispanic students.

Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require a reinspection within three business days.

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s campaign appears to be in full-blown manufactured fundraising panic mode, sending a barrage of increasingly dramatic emails warning supporters that Democrats could “throw in the towel,” “kiss their chances” of taking the Senate goodbye, and even claiming survey data could become “invalid” if recipients do

Several housing policy experts said the city should be intentional about its goals with a proposal to raise developer fees by more than 200%.

Officials provide few details, citing NDAs, but say a Defense Department contractor is considering a manufacturing plant on state trust land.

Storms briefly scattered the second Back to School Bash, but families still left SWAN Park with supplies, support and fun.

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of pres…

How I handled that roundabout on that perfect Saturday morning. That's when my wife noticed the flashing lights behind us.

Authorities in southern Idaho say a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant has resulted in multiple people dead and others injured. Twin Fa…

Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Police Department command staff released new details reference a deadly July 4th, 2026 weekend shooting. The wafting of cigarette smoke and alcohol filled the air in Downtown Albuquerque earlier than normal. The downtown smells were soon mixed with the smell of gunpowder and violence after a

A secret military training exercise took place late on July 23 in Española, concerning many residents who had not received any information about the operation. Military aircraft were sighted in the skies above Northern New Mexico, including t…

ALBUQUERQUE — A broadband project designed to keep communities connected during environmental disasters in Ruidoso and surrounding Lincoln County begins construction t…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposed implementation of a Special Recreation Permit for birding and hunting guiding outfitter…

SANTA FE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit against the New Mexico Childre…

Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when using shallow-diving crankbaits.

SANTA FE — There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.

Updates will be added throughout the week

  A potential legacy may continue in Santa Fe, as Stephanie Garcia Richard won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor Thursday morning. With current Lt. Gov. Howie Morales nearing the end of his second term, the pair reflected this week on what has happened and what is to come, with

Two Silver City town councilors reiterated their belief the town should pay its employees more when they voted Wednesday against adopting the town’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which began last month. The budget was approved 3-2 with a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith. District 2 Councilor Nick Prince

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

The unincorporated community of Cerro north of Questa is anticipated to soon have drinking water flowing again from its taps — after a more than two-month outage affected approximately 400 residents since mid-May.

The Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce is dissolving after 44 years, with its board of directors citing ongoing financial challenges that made it impossible to sustain operations.

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper. Councilor slams push to revive defeated tobacco-cannabis zoning ordinance by Jesse Jones July 31, 2026August 1, 2026

Chaves County 4‑H is proud to announce that D’Aun Pierce has been recognized with the New Mexico State Friend of 4‑H Award last week in Las Cruces. This prestigious ho…

Tesuque Casino is giving players the chance to win a brand-new 2026 Coleman Keystone Camper as part of its summer Happy Camper Giveaway promotion, with the grand prize drawing scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29. Located just north of Santa Fe in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tesuque

D.P. Benjamin To give readers a taste of a new novel set entirely in Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Optic presents a serialized preview of the story. The author is D.P. Benjamin, a Colorado native and frequent visitor to New Mexico. The book’s title is Once Upon a Time and

Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.

Brantley Spear, a student at Berrendo Middle School and a member of the Diamond-H 4-H Club, wrangles his steer "Noah" around the arena while competing in the Chaves Co…

Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More

Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...

The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...

Albuquerque - On July 29th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about a shirtless man waving a large knife in the parking lot of 6600 Central Ave. SE in the Pep Boys parking lot. The man was later identified as 37-year-old Joseph Sena of Albuquerque. He headed south

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News GOP senators want Haaland, Stansbury subpoenaed in Epstein probe by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News Heinrich working for bill to share Sandia Mountains management with Sandia Pueblo, short of pueblo’s ask for total control by Pat Davis July 30, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news ABQ Council looks to rewrite city’s fraud watchdog rules by Jesse Jones July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, NE Heights Tramway’s need for speed meets new city enforcement by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque Westside drivers beware: ABQ targets ‘riskiest stretches’ with new speed cameras by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

From left: Paige Bonney, Tjay Garcia, Mykayla Lewis and Amy Hufnal work on enormous bugs at Hufnal’s studio on July 25. The bugs will be displayed at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge later this year. Several huge bugs have appeared in local arts educator Amy Hufnal’s studio. However, instead

Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign is sounding the alarm after a Republican-backed poll showed New Mexico’s race for governor far closer than many political insiders expected. In a fundraising email sent Thursday afternoon, Haaland told supporters she had “just got our newest poll,” calling it “a tough one.” “It shows us

New Mexico Democrats have officially chosen Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as their new lieutenant governor nominee, ending weeks of internal party maneuvering after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly left the race. Garcia Richard announced Thursday morning that the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee had

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed his social media accounts posted New Mexico district content while he was actually traveling to Alaska on a privately sponsored backpacking trip tied to a conservation dark money group led by a Democratic mega-donor. The Santa Fe New

The rise of Xander Perez

During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the construction of a miniature pre-revo…

Contestants line up their Class 2 blackface sheep for judging on Wednesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The event…

A legal dispute between Chaves County officials and a Roswell Police Department (RPD) officer might be transferred from the state’s Fifth Judicial District Court to th…

Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient…

“This is my third year,” 11-year-old Skyler Pierce told the Record of his competing in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Pierce was entered in six competitions at th…

According to the Facebook post of the Roswell Police Department (RPD) on Wednesday, they are investigating a Tuesday night incident in which multiple gunshots were fir…

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has partnered with the New Mexico Health Care Authority to launch Vive Bien/Live Well, an innovative healthy aging …

When he disappeared in April 2012, Bill Ott was on a 25-day solo trip in search of unique polychrome rock art panels painted thousands of years ago by prehistoric peop…

Across Arizona, protecting natural and ancient sites from looting or other destruction mostly falls on a group of volunteers who largely are in their 70s, 60s and 50s.…

Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down a year after a controversial logo change had received backlash.

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent The Hurley Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday to resolve several postponed items from earlier this month. During approval of the town’s final budget, council members were given a letter from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority which stated that landfill services are set

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Land purchased in Grant County by the State Game Commission is a diamond in the rough for conservation and outdoor recreation, proponents say. But for that potential to be realized, a proper management plan must be put together for the Mimbres Ranch wildlife management

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an acclaimed, award-winning Chicano author, poet, and young adult novelist, has died. He was 71. Sáenz died after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, J…

As students and parents get ready for a new school year to begin on Aug. 3, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) reminds everyone to be extra attentive to driving safet…

Four wildfire starts have been reported in the greater Enchanted Circle area over the past three days. A fire burning near the Rio Lucero on Taos Pueblo Monday afternoon (July 27) is out, according to tribal leadership. According to a Taos...

State Rep. Susan Herrera, an Embudo Democrat who decided not to seek reelection this year after serving in the Legislature since 2019, stepped down Monday, creating a vacancy she hopes will be filled with the only candidate running for the House...

Timothy Poffenroth Prato, a 15-year-old boy last seen in Valdez Thursday (July 23), was found after a nearly two-day search involving family, friends and the wider Taos community. “Right now, we are just getting him home and settling him in,”...

A first-degree murder charge against Vicente Martinez, who’s accused of fatally stabbing Abraham Fernandez on Jan. 20 in Llano Quemado, could be dismissed based on an autopsy that found a coronary blood clot triggered by minor blunt trauma, not a...

Taos County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and 4-H Agent Will Jaremko-Wright was named a national finalist during the 2026 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in...

The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras on every road motorists...

While music blasted over speakers to simulate a concert in Red Willow Park, 18 volunteers danced about until smoke started clouding the sky from a van parked in the Taos Center for the Arts parking lot near the stage. The smoke represented a...

At Tiwa Kitchen, the Sandoval family likes to say that every day is a feast day. For 33 years, they’ve served frybread, bison chile, fresh-baked pies and stews from their restaurant just south of Taos Pueblo on Veteran’s Highway. Now, Tiwa...

The first time Shel Hershorn saw Sonja, she was standing in the schoolyard at Talpa Elementary, surrounded by children at recess. She was tall and slender, with a braid that fell below her waist. She wore what her friends remembered as Victorian...

An unusually dry spring and summer, combined with a growing population of young bears searching for territory, has led to increased black bear activity across Northern New Mexico, according to wildlife officials and conservation...

Senjutsu, one of the tabletop games available to learn and play at The Crowded Table, located at 111 Bridge St. Business owner Brett Gilland can be seen in the background. A new business on Bridge Street welcomes all to pull up a chair and gather around the table. Described as

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Where: City of Las Vegas When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 What is Happening: Effective immediately the City of

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to protect America’s crops and forests from invasive plant pests and diseases. Beginning M…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Forest Service and the state of New Mexico on July 21 signed a next-generation agreement that builds on a successful shared stewardship partner…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence t…

Young 4-H and FFA members paraded their swine before the judges on Tuesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. The fair continues through Saturday at the Eastern Ne…

This past week, both the city of Roswell and Chaves County elected officials approved final versions of their respective local governments’ fiscal-year budgets for 2026-27.

Mount Taylor Ranger District, El Morro and El Malpais drop restrictions following wettest stretch of summer, some remain CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After weeks…

GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…

GRANTS, N.M. -The June 21 GCCS board meeting covered education initiatives and decisions aimed at enhancing student learning and community engagement. Things…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…

Monsoons bring active weather to Cibola in late July CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One week can tell two very different stories about water in western New Mexico…

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads continue to build from the blue line out as the franchise prepares for its first season of professional hockey in…

Updated July 28 at 9:49The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras …

When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the...

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 21 and July 27, 2026: Arturo Saiz, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), False Imprisonment, Battery (Household Member), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Amanda A. Patron, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts), Possession of a

A controversial national Muslim advocacy group with a long history of alleged terror ties is praising Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester after the Catholic prelate issued a statement supporting a proposed mosque and community center in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, released a statement

Esmeralda “Esme” Linette Romero’s service is scheduled to be held today at 10 a.m. at Church On The Move with her funeral following at South Park Cemetery, just a few …

SANTA FE — New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses — from startups to established companies — can now apply for the free ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerat…

SANTA FE ─ Nearly 25,000 parents in New Mexico are missing out on a cumulative $9.9 million in state child tax credits from 2024 and 2025 — credits they can still clai…

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Sandia Pueblo is pushing to add nearly 10,000 acres of federal land that’s currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service on the west side of the Sandia Mountains to its…

SANTA FE — State resources are made available to assist with response efforts to flooding and flash flooding across New Mexico.

World Drowning Prevention Day was July 25, and nearly 300,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide, and drowning remains among the 10 leading causes of death a…

ALAMOGORDO — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Lincoln National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger level of the …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced two actions targeting petroleum-based color additives in food. The FDA is issuing a final order revoking the authorized…

Volunteers plant a tree in Las Vegas to honor Arbor Day. Four years out from the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in state history, the City of Las Vegas has mapped a path forward to turn the risk of post-fire flooding into an asset to restore the city’s

Updated June 27 at 6 p.m.Four wildfire starts have been reported in the greater Enchanted Circle area over the past three days.

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If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National

All three of New Mexico’s Democrat members of the U.S. House voted against a bill to restrict congressional stock trading, even as public frustration grows over lawmakers profiting while in office. The House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, on July 22 by a vote of 232-198. Every

The Assurance Home has been caring for mistreated, homeless and at-risk teens for more than 47 years. The Assurance Home Board of Directors recently met and chose thei…

The Roswell Fire Department (RFD) faces off against the Roswell Police Department (RPD) in a rib-eating challenge to raise funds for the Assurance Home of Roswell. The…

SANTA FE — A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s and an Otero County man in his 30s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported.

Timothy Poffenroth Prato, a 15-year-old boy last seen in Valdez Thursday (July 23), has been found, his family told the Taos News around 1:40 p.m. Saturday (July 25).

Front page of the July 18, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The electric street railway system is a sure go this time. There seems not the slightest doubt of it. It is said that everything has been bought for the entire system to the Hot Springs and paid

A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July

ALBUQUERQUE — Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed lar…

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Katie Widger was concerned about the condition of the north pond at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary on North Sycamore Avenue, as the pond was in sad shape, so clog…

First responders and Devon Energy employees deliver toys to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln counties

SANTA FE — A New Mexico judicial program manager on Wednesday received a national honor for his leadership and dedication to treatment courts and support for individua…

America250 Roswell will be continuing to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England by the Continental Congress, which occurred on July 4, …

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When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the idea.

Phase 1 of the Mora County Veterans Memorial, located near the Mora County Complex, was recently completed. Mora County’s first-ever veterans memorial is one step closer to reality, as the committee behind the project marks the completion of its first phase. Located on the field in front of the Mora

New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the

An Arizona mother said she and her newborn daughter are in good health after she delivered the baby in her car in a parking lot during a monsoon storm with the help of…

Connor Hall, a residence hall on the New Mexico Highlands University campus, on Tuesday. Luna Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with NMHU to allow Luna students to live at the university in the fall. The students will likely live at Connor Hall. Luna Community College has ensured

Editor A Ribera man will spend the next 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a pair of underage girls in July 2025. Joe Louis Rivera, 25, took a plea deal on July 14, pleading guilty to two counts of second degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor.

The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking

A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a

Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…

Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…

Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…

Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...

The story of the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and its aftermath gained a new international audience and an award during the recent Esri User Conference in San Diego, Calif. Dana Heusinkveld, a GIS research specialist with the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) based at Highlands

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 14 and July 20, 2026: Alexander C. Alirez, Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.16 or Above) (First Offense), No Driver’s License, No Proof of Insurance, Improper Use of Evidence of Registration,

A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department

Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The

Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66

New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released

For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...

New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge

Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s

Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More

Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More

Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...

Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to

Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct

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Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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