As night falls earlier and clocks fall back, emergency officials said the overnight hours would 'crucial' for keeping people safe

Student protestWelcome back. Be sure to join us today for our 2026 Election Eve Special at 5 p.m on KANW 89.1 FM where you can also catch the stream.Today is indeed Election Eve 2026, but a revolt against Sen. Martin Heinrich could also make it the start of a 2030

A family-owned gift shop in Alamogordo has been home to unexplained activity for decades, with the owner attributing the occurrences to a mischievous spirit named Willie.

Village officials ordered a mandatory evacuation in Chama for residents and businesses from Elkhorn Restaurant south to Unser's at Highway 64/84 Mile Post 164. The post Evacuations ordered in Chama area appeared first on KOB 4 .

A ballot is dropped off at the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in June 2022. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) All voter service and polling centers will remain open Monday in La Plata County, as originally scheduled, according to...

Police arrested the mother of a 10-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old girl in northeast Albuquerque. The post Albuquerque mother arrested after son allegedly shoots teen appeared first on KOB 4 .

Joe Dudziak’s death a year ago sent shockwaves through Santa Fe’s community of homeless service providers and advocates, who have continued hi…

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

Residents advised to have their ‘go kits’ ready

BY JAMES WERNICKELos Alamos Dear Philo, When you say everyone is feeling the weight of rising utility costs, I have to ask why so much of that weight is being passed on to customers rather than being addressed through greater accountability and efficiency within DPU. Section 504 of the Los

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go to trial Monday on charges that they accepted bribes as they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting correctly on individual pitches. Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in

NM HIGHER ED NEWS RELEASE Throughout November, New Mexicans can apply for free to 24 colleges and universities across the state as part of the annual “No Fee November” initiative. Three schools (Diné College, New Mexico State University and New Mexico Tech) are waiving application fees for the month. Another

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled Monday to hear Lori Vallow Daybell’s appeal of her convictions in that state for killing her two youngest children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival. She is asking the court to reverse her convictions in the deaths of Joshua

Albuquerque- Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department have charged the mother of a 10-year-old boy who fatally shot a 16-year-old girl during a chaotic dispute between neighbors at an apartment complex. Elaina Gomez-Villeda, 40, was charged today with several crimes, including an open count of murder, for her role

Mandatory evacuations were ordered Sunday (Nov. 1) in parts of the Village of Chama in Rio Arriba County, largely in the southern portion of the municipality, but with more rain on the way.

Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy On October 21, 2026, in the courtyard of Gila Regional Medical Center, Chief Nursing Officer Ron Green presented the annual DAISY Award to the nurse chosen from among the nominations made by patients and family members. "Today we honor Gila Regional's nurses, through

José Clovís Romero, 92, a lifelong resident of Embúdo, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on October 2, 2026, in Velarde, NM He was born on October 24, 1933, to Octaviano and Bersabé Romero. Clovís graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1953. In 1954, he was drafted

New Mexico ranked in AP Top 25 for first time in program history Albuquerque Journal

ROAD ADVISORY FLOODING – Lordsburg Area Difficult driving conditions, NM 92 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0, Arizona State Line to mile marker 5, east of Virden is due to flooding. The NMDOT is currently clearing roadway and will notify as conditions change. ROAD ADVISORY CLOSURE – US 70

If you’re new to birdwatching, you might wonder how experienced observers identify a bird so quickly. The secret isn’t knowing everything. It’…

The order for the Rio Arriba County village in northern New Mexico came as floodwaters threatened homes and businesses

Heavy rains have triggered flood warnings and evacuations in the Four Corners area, with officials urging residents to follow local emergency alerts as rivers approach dangerous levels.

A system will continue to push through New Mexico, keeping a flood watch through Monday but will soon fade in favor of a quieter pattern. The post Quieter pattern ahead after rainy Sunday appeared first on KOB 4 .

The South Valley Dia de los Muertos Marigold Parade gathered the community Sunday to honor loved ones and remember Dolores Huerta. The post Dia de los Muertos celebrations go on in South Valley appeared first on KOB 4 .

Colorful skulls and garlands of marigolds filled the streets of Santa Fe this weekend as revelers welcomed Mexican culture into the New Mexican capital

Police were on the scene securing the area and the public was asked to avoid the area

Police cleared Zimmerman Library to reopen at the University of New Mexico after investigating a "suspicious package" Sunday. The post UNM’s Zimmerman Library reopened after investigation of ‘suspicious package’ appeared first on KOB 4 .

Officers said several people were transported to the hospital, but the details surrounding the crash were unclear.

The La Plata County Sheriff's Office is reporting 23 weather related road closures on Sunday.

Junction Creek Road (County Road 204) floods on Sunday in northwest Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Several La Plata County residents were without electricity Sunday night, and additional power outages were anticipated throughout the region, the county’s office of emergency management...

BY LISA SHINChairRepublican Party of Los Alamos Dear Friends:Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026 and I urge you to exercise the privilege and right to vote. While the RPLA has invested significant time and resources to support our candidates and drive voter turnout, we urge you to remind family, friends,

Billie June Wisehart, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 27, 2026. She entered this world on August 16, 1937 in New Hartford, MO, born to James T and Lilly Young. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 62 years, Charles

KOZATSKE, Ukraine (AP) — A white towel on her gate and a white rag in her hand were Ukrainian Nataliia Diadiuk’s only ways to tell Russian drone operators she is a civilian. When a brief ceasefire kicked in on Oct. 27, she had a moment of respite. The 53-year-old is

WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery of what became of a notorious pirate who raided a royal Indian treasure ship centuries ago, implicating a co-conspirator whose name is familiar to many New Yorkers. James Bailey, who five years ago

PETERSBURG, Alaska (AP) — In the sleepy Alaskan fishing community of Petersburg, nobody has seen Dan J. Sullivan for weeks. His rustic home stood dark a day after FBI agents visited friends who donated to his quixotic campaign to unseat the Republican senator with the same first and last name

Prosecutors said the man broke into the Diné College building, stole some items, and then attempted to cover his tracks

San Juan County emergency officials warned anyone "a half a mile from the river" should get to higher ground Sunday. The post San Juan County warns residents close to the rivers to evacuate appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico Lobo football has earned an AP Top 25 poll ranking for the first time in team history, ranking 22nd in the national poll. The post New Mexico Lobo football earns first AP Top 25 poll ranking in team history appeared first on KOB 4 .

Marsha Williams (Scarborough) recently of North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord after her year and half battle with cancer. She was greeted by her son, parents, brothers and sister on September 29, 2026. Marsha was born and raised in Espanola. She is proceded in death by her

Flooding is causing evacuations for people in southern Colorado and certain low-lying areas, including in Pagosa Springs and Durango. The post Evacuations ordered in southern Colorado over flooding appeared first on KOB 4 .

Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. in largely nightlife districts left at least six people dead and dozens injured.

WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of history’s most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms — galvanizing record-breaking early voter turnout among a deeply divided electorate. Voters on Saturday crossed the high-water mark of 52.7 million early votes cast, surpassing

The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management says flood warnings have been issued for low-lying areas near the Animas, San Juan and La Plata rivers. McGee Park is available for anyone who needs shelter.

Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke. His chief of staff said in a statement that Murphy experienced numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game Saturday. The senator was taken to a hospital and doctors diagnosed the stroke. He was then transferred to

The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” led ticket sales, just edging out the DC Studios movie “Clayface.” Studio estimates on Sunday suggested total earnings would not surpass $56 million, marking

Twenty-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest champion in the history of Formula 1 with four races still left in the season. Antonelli is also the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953. He took an unassailable lead in the standings over teammate George

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire. The truce was brokered with help from U.S. first lad…

A New Mexico District judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for violating state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices. The state was entitled to closer to $220 billion, First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew wrote, although the company will accrue 15% in interest annually

SAN JOSE, CA — The UNM Lobos did something on Saturday they haven’t done since 1969, defeat San Jose State University in San Jose. The Lobos were once again led by their ground and pound attack and their top defense. As a team, the Lobos rushed for 231 yards. Scottre

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Four-seeded Albuquerque Academy shut out five-seeded Artesia, 7-0 in the state quarterfinals. The Chargers now advance to the Girls Class 4A State Semi-finals where they will face off against Hope Christian (22-0). This match will be played on Tuesday Nov. 3 with game time scheduled for 6

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Hope Christian Huskies dominated in their regular season finale over Socorro winning by way of a shutout and mercy rule 55-0. The Huskies were led by their high-powered offense and tenacious defense that forced a couple of turnovers. Hope Christian also secured the Class 3A District

City of Durango Tuesday, Nov. 3 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Councilor...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — One-seeded Hope Chrisitan dominated in their quarterfinal matchup against the 8-seeded Bloomfield Bobcats, winning 10-0. With that win, Hope Christian advances to the Girls Class 4A State Semi-finals where they will meet up with four-seeded Albuquerque Academy. This match will be played on Tuesday Nov. 3 with

Doña Ana County says Sunland Park recorded its $8.25 million bond resolution but did not coordinate ballot placement. The city wants answers.

Police said there were “no suspicious circumstances” related to his death.

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke examines poverty reduction, child tax credits and affordability in a guest opinion column.

Animas and San Juan River residents leave now, La Plata River rising

French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends.

In honor of her mother’s 90th birthday, the author explores Barbara’s remarkable family history, from a possibly piratical Irish ancestor and Revolutionary War patriot to generations of Roaches who moved west through Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Along the way, tangled branches, family secrets, questionable legends, and resilient

The 2026 New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak season featured close finishes, difficult conditions, personal-best catches and strong performances from first-time competitors. Noah Hoffmann won the Conchas opener, Club Classic Championship and Angler of the Year title, while Chance Hubbard claimed the State Championship. Six events showcased kayak fishing across New

Jim Bakker’s death prompts a reflection on prosperity-gospel televangelists, religious fraud and the dangers of surrounding oneself with people who tell only what one wants to hear. After Bakker’s conviction for defrauding PTL followers, Cal Thomas argues that biblical illiteracy and financial deception continue enabling TV preachers to exploit sincere,

A photo package of Halloween celebrations bringing record crowds and festive energy to the community, with children’s laughter and candy. The post Spooktacular spectacles: Halloween events around Ruidoso appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Official details are scarce, but comments and videos on social media are painting a broader picture of a pipeline explosion west of Eunice that killed two. The post Pipeline explosion kills two near Eunice appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Learn about the force generated during a fast turn and how roads are built to keep drivers safe in this week's Learn with Dr. V. The post Learn Science with Dr. V: White knuckle, the science of speed appeared first on Ruidoso News .

My delight in Halloween as a child has led to my thankfulness for what it represents, All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, an opportunity to remember the faithful. The post Pastor’s Sermon: Give thanks to those who came before us appeared first on Ruidoso News .

La Plata County sheriff closes all county roads; Durango schools canceled for Monday

A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation’s transportation secretary said. Video recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment

Two graduates of Moreno Valley Preparatory High School in Angel Fire were named to this year's list of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

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

People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January. The big changes include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, and stricter enrollment checks. Financial help is now restricted for many

Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations in a swath of the Southwest on Sunday, including in a Colorado tourist town bracing for its main river to rise to historic levels, as weary residents in the normally arid region deal with another massive drenching. Officials in Pagosa Springs, a

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, has stunned party officials by endorsing Republi…

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — The U.N.’s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, as a result of a U.S.-Russia standoff at U.N. headquarters over the territory’s future. The end of the mission raises concerns about stability in the region. Rich in minerals and

Miami dug deep to hold off North Carolina and keep its status as No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the third consecutive week. Ohio State wasn’t as fortunate, dropping nine spots to No. 11 after losing to USC in the biggest upset of the week. Florida also took

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

My son went to high school nearly 300 miles from home. We live in Silver City. His school, New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), is in Santa Fe. Getting him there and back stretched our family to the limit, and we were among the lucky ones who could afford

The North American box office took a bit of a hit this weekend with the Halloween holiday drawing audiences away from theaters on Saturday. Ticket sales were led by the Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” and the DC Studios movie “Clayface,” and aren’t likely to surpass $56 million,

Bobcats finish regular season 9-1, unbeaten district mark heading to playoffs

Navajo Prep finishes regular season with 8-2 record, Piedra Vista ranked second in Class 5A, finishes campaign at 9-1 ahead of bye week in playoffs

Thousands come out to enjoy Boo-Palooza

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, the latest development in a ballot controversy that has roiled the final days of one of the nation’s most closely watched

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers as Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. Stevens endorsed Rogers after attending a

NEW YORK (AP) — Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race of the New York City Marathon for the second time in three years on Sunday while Andreas Almgren of Sweden was victorious in his debut in the distance. Chepkirui pulled away from defending champion Hellen Obiri in the

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to making a formal apology for Britain’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a significant shift in the U.K.’s position in a long-running debate on whether — and how — the country should right the wrongs of its

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White House said that U.S. first lady Melania

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump closed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past while Democrats began to fracture in Michigan, risking their effort to retake the Senate. The president was in Salina, Kansas, and

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of impersonating an officer and trying to get a woman into his car in September and now they are trying to get him held without bail pending trial, after he allegedly shot at a different woman with a shotgun. Johnathon Mullally, 36, of

The Forest Service has begun removing dead and dying trees around campsites, roads and trails in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars near Ruidoso. The work will reduce hazards and fuels, prepare sites for reforestation and improve recreation access, with temporary road closures possible. Hazard tree removal is

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tariffs and the

Artesia defeats Mayfield 49-10.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The La Cueva Bears & Sandia Matadors battled it out on the field Saturday afternoon, and after a combined 85 points were scored, the Bears came away with the win 43-42. La Cueva scored in the final minute of the game and decided to go for the

WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states

WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Donald Trump, this week’s elections are about him. For his fellow Republicans, the risk is voters will agree. Midterms almost always serve as a referendum on the president’s party, and losses typically ensue. But Trump’s decisions to impose tariffs, start a war and oversee extravagant

NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — A week after a student movement toppled Serbia’s strongman Aleksandar Vucic in an election, thousands of students and their supporters on Sunday marked two years since a deadly train station disaster that gave birth to their anti-corruption campaign. The demand for accountability over the Nov.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked Thursday between the coastal towns

PARIS (AP) — French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced its own challenges after nationwide protests

Iran’s top diplomat says he hopes there is “rationality” on the U.S. side as diplomatic efforts seek to avert a return to all-out war. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Gaza killed eight people, including a young boy. And Qatar’s national gas company said one of its vessels was struck in the

Pope Leo XIV plans to visit a parish in the Borro neighborhood of Uruguay. The area faces crime and poverty.

Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend — largely in nightlife districts across the U.S. — left at least six people dead and dozens injured, officials said. The deadliest violence occurred in Dallas, where a handful of shootings in the city’s Deep Ellum neighborhood, a center of music and restaurants, killed

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Lucía Pintos is training to become a teacher in Borro, a Uruguayan neighborhood hit hard by the spread of drug trafficking, where a parish that will welcome Pope Leo XIV in a few days serves as a fragile but much-needed refuge from violence. “It’s a painful

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — To reach the state championship game, the East Mountain High School boys soccer team must overcome the only hurdle that has tripped it up all season. Fourth-seeded East Mountain (17-4) travels across the pass Monday to battle top-seeded Sandia Prep (18-2-1) in the NMAA Class 3A state

Can Jake Hall lead the nation in scoring for UNM? Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – During a press conference at the scene, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Cecily Barker provided additional details about an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Halloween in the War Zone. According to APD, the 17-year-old girl was attempting to break up an altercation involving the boy’s mother and several other

ROME (AP) — Villanova had the pope’s support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame prevailed on the court. The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 victory in the men’s game that opened the college basketball season in Rome on Sunday. Then Hannah Hidalgo starred as the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A storybook season marked by grit and improbable milestones came to an abrupt halt Saturday as the No. 4 seeded East Mountain Lady Timberwolves fell 3-2 to the No. 5 Bosque School Lady Bobcats in a tightly contested Class 3A state soccer tournament quarterfinals match at the

10-year-old accused of fatally shooting teen girl as mothers fought over loud music Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – The Multi-Agency Task Force is responding to start an investigation into an Albuquerque Police Department officer-involved shooting in Southeast Albuquerque. The incident is near Tennessee St. N.E., between Copper Ave. and Chico Rd. According to APD, no officers were injured in the incident. Authorities have not released information

"Some people like to say that, 'Oh, it doesn't affect me,” one voter said. "… But it affects all of us ... because we're all New Mexicans.”

Voters will decide whether state lawmakers can draw a salary as well as picking a congressman in the state’s only swing district.

The New Mexican interviewed voters from Los Alamos to Las Cruces. With Democrats voting early in far higher numbers, most who spoke with us le…

Because Las Cruces Pride events coincide with Halloween, many LGBTQ+ people are '“able to be themselves for the first time.”

Police say the dispute over loud music escalated into a fight before the boy shot a 16-year-old. An officer later fired at an armed woman at the scene. That woman, 40-year-old Elaina Gomez-Villeda, has been charged with murder.

A judge ordered Robert Hagen held in jail before trial in the viral August road rage case after police said he crashed and then drove off. The post Second driver in viral road rage video appears before judge appeared first on KOB 4 .

Flood chances return Saturday night as county officials prepare for more wet weather and forecasters expect up to 1 inch of rain Saturday night. The post San Juan County crews gear up for more flooding this weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .

A northwest Albuquerque Chevron has turned into a haunted gas station, where six employees spent more than a week building free Halloween scares. The post Local gas station turns haunted house for Halloween fun appeared first on KOB 4 .

A shooting involving Albuquerque police officers is under investigation Saturday afternoon. The post APD: 10-year-old shoots and kills teenager during fight appeared first on KOB 4 .

Bernalillo County deputies met with gunfire at East Mountains home Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico has become a key stop for potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders drawn by its position as the fourth-voting state.

Polls will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Here’s where to vote in Santa Fe County:

“This is not just a small little project in the Rincon,” Jennifer Kleitz said. “We’ll develop the model here and it can be applied all over th…

Early voting trends have remained consistent, with Democrats and unaffiliated voters casting more ballots while GOP voting is down.

Tuesday’s student protests highlighted broader concerns around AI and unease with the emerging technologies reshaping our world.

Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.

CANCELED. LOCATED Please find the information on a missing person in Luna County in the PDF below;

Albuquerque amateur standout set for pro boxing debut Albuquerque Journal

These crisp Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes combine tender shredded cabbage, smoky roasted Hatch chiles, cornmeal, Monterey Jack and Southwestern spices. Pan-fried until golden, they make an easy, affordable side dish for grilled meats, roasted chicken or soup. Serve them hot with Hatch Chile Lime Crema, sour cream and green onions.

According to Archuleta County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Vicki Shaffer, the San Juan river could crest as high as 21.9 feet Sunday evening. All roads leading into Pagosa Springs were closed at 2 p.m. Sunday.

A large water main break near Unser and Paradise closed the intersection and left some West Side customers with temporary outages and low water pressure. The post Large water main break temporarily disrupts service near Unser and Paradise appeared first on KOB 4 .

Outpost launches $5M-plus campaign to fund building renovations, prepare for next chapter Albuquerque Journal

Hestle “Bud” Davis was born in Olustee, Oklahoma in 1931 and moved to Espanola, New Mexico in the early 1940s where he attended and graduated from McCurdy High in 1951. He joined the Navy in June of 1951 right out of high school. He served in the Navy as an

The National Weather Service says heavy rains are expected to bring a threat of flash flooding to already saturated areas of the U.S. Southwest. The rain was expected to start Saturday evening, with the flooding threat going into Monday. As much as 4 inches of rain could fall in parts

An arson Saturday morning damaged the building of a beleaguered police department in Mississippi that has drawn outrage from the community in recent months after an officer shot and killed a 1-year-old, authorities said. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local agencies are investigating. The fire

Trick-or-treating on Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Healthcare access and affordability have become a central issue — and a surprising point of consensus — ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

The county is asking voters to approve a $5.5 million bond in Tuesday’s election to move the bridge project along.

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A scheduled one-day trial of a man accused of attacking an EMT in February was canceled this week after the charges w...

NMSU hosts a free rangeland and wildlife research field day Nov. 13 in Las Cruces, featuring desert restoration, oryx and bat studies.

KC Counts talks with Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani about the health effects of changing time twice a year.

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Otero County Commission race for district 2. Election day is November 3rd. Declined-to-State candidate Evan Lambert spoke with Serena Johnson.

President Donald Trump took a break from daily rallies to talk to voters via telephone.

The progressive newcomers bring a new energy to the Democratic party and also potential challenges ahead for leadership.

A flood watch is still in effect for most of Western New Mexico from early Sunday morning through midday Monday, with rain expected in most of…

The youth told police he jumped into the back seat to look at the gun and accidentally put his finger on the trigger.

Edna Maria Inez Garcia died peacefully on September 30, 2026, in Los Lunas, New Mexico where she lived with her daughter. She was born Edna Maria Inez Valdez, daughter of Erminia and Jose Maria Valdez, on July 27, 1935, in Dixon, where she was raised most of her childhood. She

Artesia families enjoyed a safe Halloween at First Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat, where decorated vehicles offered candy and prizes to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Local business Locker Room Cards and Collectibles also joined the festivities, welcoming visitors with candy and trading cards while owners dressed in creative costumes.

The Wingfield Heritage House Museum marked its second anniversary with record growth, welcoming nearly twice as many visitors each month and engaging more than 500 participants through Family Fun Days. New donations expanded its collection, while “Carmon Phillips—Capturing Mid-Century Ruidoso” showcases local history through photographs. The free museum is open

Cobre discusses plans for new grades six through twelve school. By Lynn Janes The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2026, at Snell Middle School. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana and Agelina Hardin. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended.

Employees in the Affordable Housing Department said turnover in the office was one of the barriers to accomplishing more.

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting.

DACC will offer free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces to help students complete 2027-28 financial aid applications.

The analysis also found that thousands of U.S. citizens appear to be flagged as ineligible to vote on the government’s list.

Declaration would release federal funds for damages in Southwest Colorado

NMSU honored Amanda Nunez with its 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award for her work supporting students through Student Assistance Services.

Tijeras – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning incident in Tijeras after deputies came under gunfire while responding to a disturbance involving multiple armed individuals, believed to be juveniles. At least one round struck a BCSO patrol vehicle. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 3 AM on

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration did not help Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil after his election defeat.

The New Mexico Racing Commission has issued notice that Ruidoso Downs’ racing and simulcast licenses could be suspended or revoked. The action followed a unanimous vote during an Oct. 28 special meeting. If the licenses are revoked, the track could not host live horse racing, receive race dates, or broadcast

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.

By Lynn Janes The town of Bayard held a special meeting September 18, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended. The council approved the agenda. Cordell Jones, planning and zoning chair, said

By Lynn Janes (Writers note: this article was written using the minutes provided by the city of Bayard.) The town of Bayard held a regular meeting September 16, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city

By Lynn Janes The town of Bayard held a special meeting September 30, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended. Eloy Medina did not attend. The council approved the agenda. The council went into

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have arrived in Ukrainian-held territory. They were evacuated during the most substantial truce since R…

Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop th…

London police say that 139 people have been arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in support of the banned group Palestine Action.

New Mexico Nurses Association President Jason Bloomer makes the case for Amendment 4, legislative salaries and greater representation of working families.

Bulldogs football take on the Trojans at 1 p.m.

The Village of Ruidoso is in the middle of a $5.1 million water line project on Robin Road and Carrizo Canyon Road, that requires drilling under Sudderth. The post Ruidoso’s water line work in progress under Sudderth Drive appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media With one second left in the game, Tucumcari kicker Matthew Gomez lines up for a 42-yard field goal and it just clears the crossbar for the 2-point dramatic 16-14 win over the Raton Tigers Friday night in the regular season finale in the Jungle. The…

Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish ex-cop and Zionist, will soon join Israel’s parliament as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party.

Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings.

New Mexico School for the Arts gives students statewide access to rigorous academics and pre-professional arts training, but distance remains a barrier. Its dormitory provides free housing, meals and programming for rural students who could not otherwise attend. As NMSA seeks permanent dorm funding in 2027, state leaders should ensure

A New World screwworm infestation detected in an Otero County beef cow has prompted livestock movement restrictions within approximately 12.5 miles of the case. Ranchers must obtain veterinary inspections and movement certificates, with restrictions expected to last at least 84 days. Officials urge owners to monitor animals for worsening wounds,

New Mexico anglers found strong trout action at Monastery, Fenton, Bonito and other lakes, with effective baits including PowerBait, nightcrawlers, worms and leech flies. Rainbow trout conditions varied on the Rio Grande, Rio Chama and San Juan River, while bass were biting at Bill Evans Lake. Catfish action remained slow

Local children began their holiday celebration early, with the Children's Halloween Program at the Ruidoso Public Library on Oct. 27. The post Cakes and costumes and bingo… Oh my! appeared first on Ruidoso News .

There is something wonderfully comforting about a crisp, golden pancake and these Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes put a Southwestern spin on it. The post CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New Mexico School for the Arts gives students statewide access to rigorous academics and pre-professional arts training, but distance remains a barrier. Its dormitory provides free housing, meals and programming for rural students who could not otherwise attend. As NMSA seeks permanent dorm funding in 2027, state leaders should ensure

New Mexico National Guard members and Oklahoma rescuers saved 78 goats, a mule, a dog and three people from Rio Grande flooding near San Antonio.

Artesia cross-country runners show up at teh District Championships in Roswell.

Authorities issue a second Silver Alert for Max Adams, 78, after he disappeared again in Doña Ana County. See his description and vehicle details.

Española City Police officers charged an Española man with felony larceny between $500 and $2,500, after he allegedly stole a phone from a gas station clerk, who left it in an aisle while stocking. Sgt. Francisco Lovato arrested Kenneth Garcia, 21, Oct. 15, following the incident which was originally reported

Up to 50 vendors were expected at the Xi Nu Annual Craft Fair at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road in Los Alamos, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For some reason, no PR on the event was received by the Reporter for the first time in eight

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com The 18th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Fine Art Show curated by Toby Morfin is one that’s not to be nissed. Every year, Morfin brings back some of the best artists from over the years and finds new art to enchant art lovers from throughout the region.

November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds o…

A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower.

Vinny is a big-hearted boy with a face made for smooches. At 2 years old, Vinny is a squishy-faced teddy bear, professional people lover, aspiring lap dog and full-time belly rub enthusiast. Life hasn’t always been kind to this sweet boy, but he’s still handing out affection like it’s his

New Mexico School for the Arts gives students statewide access to rigorous academics and pre-professional arts training, but distance remains a barrier. Its dormitory provides free housing, meals and programming for rural students who could not otherwise attend. As NMSA seeks permanent dorm funding in 2027, state leaders should ensure

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

Roving machine uses cameras and sensors to monitor products, pricing errors and misplaced items

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

Three things to watch for as New Mexico looks to avoid a letdown against San Jose State Albuquerque Journal

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

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

Interview with conductor Jorge Martinez-Rios

Fate of Avenida Cesar Chavez name remains unsettled Albuquerque Journal

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

UPDATE (1:11 PM) -- The City of Sunland Park says Saturday, City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE, sent a letter to Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, Ph.D., asking for an investigation into why the City's three General Obligation Bond questions were left off the November 3, 2026 general election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You might spot a few wildflowers that seem out of place

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSF records show teardown has been its fallback plan since 2019

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

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

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

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

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

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

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

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Library Events The Española Public Library will host a Halloween Get-Together from 4-6 p.m. Thursday (10/29) at the Lucero Center, which will feature trick-or-treating, community

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

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

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

The Lady’Dogs soccer team advance to the quarterfinals.

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

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

Lobos face little room for error in nonconference play Albuquerque Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artesia boys lose at home.

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

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

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

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

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

Those interested in partying over Halloween weekend have an additional resource in their efforts to keep things safe. The “Take a Ride on Us” program returns for the holiday, offering up to 2,500 discounted Uber rides to area residents. Anyone interested in participating may open the app, go to “vouchers,”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks to the one-two trick-or-treat of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos hitting this Saturday and Sunday, this weekend is one of the busiest holidays of the year for getting out. Earlier in this very issue, Sara Atenci0-Gonzales gave us a beautiful rundown of the significance of Dia de Los

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artesia season ends.

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

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

Dax Hall shows Lobos fans he can play Albuquerque Journal

Bernalillo County chooses hybrid healthcare model for MDC Albuquerque Journal

Virgin Galactic’s Apeiron arrives at Spaceport America Albuquerque Journal

Bulldogs boys soccer season ends with lose to Lovington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We spoke to voters on the issues that motivated their decisions. Local representation was a top concern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State and federal agriculture authorities have identified three new cases of New World screwworm, including one in a calf in Hidalgo County, and one in a bull and one a ram in Doña Ana County. Those cases bring New Mexico’s total tally to eight...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation department hopes to make temporary repairs ahead of winter

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

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

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Every fall, marigolds, colorful ofrendas and images of calaveras begin appearing across Albuquerque as communities prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos, a holiday rooted in remembrance, family and cultural traditions. While the holiday is often recognized for its vibrant decorations and celebrations, its

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Work explores the cultural appropriation of many self-help practices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historians and residents share different perspectives on city’s past

ABQJournal Calendar of Events Albuquerque Journal

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

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

Doña Ana County flags potential breach by Project Jupiter Albuquerque Journal

PAC backing Haaland draws scrutiny over major donors Albuquerque Journal

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

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

UNM Health computer systems back online after cyberattack Albuquerque Journal

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

Maria Benina Maestas, right, as she celebrates her 105th birthday with family, friends and other residents at La Vida Buena Healthcare Center on Oct. 23. Her cousin, Janet Branchal, accompanies her. Donning a sparkly, purple tiara and purple sash, Maria Benina Maestas celebrated her 105th birthday with family, friends and

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

Victim found by law enforcement after wellness check on Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Double Eagle restaurant in Old Mesilla, known for its haunted history, recently added another unexplained event to its collection of ghost stories during KOAT's visit.

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

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — UNM Health clinics reopened Tuesday, but the fallout from Monday’s cyber incident may just be starting. A ransomware group now claims it stole personal information belonging to University of New Mexico students and employees. UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OK, bear with me on this. This is gonna take some convincing, because I’m about to tell you that the best thing you can get at Coda Bakery, Albuquerque’s premiere Vietnamese sandwich shop, is a tofu dish. Tofu isn’t inherently awful. But it’s not inherently exciting either. And at a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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