Judiciary Committee plans to take vote on Tuesday

Bill would impose state's first limits on punitive damages in malpractice cases

Tribe now mulls site near Doña Ana County Fairgrounds

Revenue to pay for new tax breaks would come from changes to corporate income tax code

It's not just Team USA celebrating a win in women's hockey; some UNM students have their own victory.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will begin using artificial intelligence to help with non-emergency calls.

Shortly before the New Mexico Legislature ended its 2026 proceedings at noon on Thursday, some members of the Chaves County Commission talked about this 30-day session…

Legislation, which places oversight of facilities under PRC supervision, cleared floor on a 22-20 vote

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House voted Saturday to pass a bill that eliminates facility fees — extra charges separate from doctors’ bills — for routine outpatient services, sending the measure to the Senate.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Rain is not something the Youth Conservation Corps has had to contend with often this year, but Friday morning’s moisture didn’t keep them from their work improving the trails at the Silver City Senior Center-La Capilla Open Space. At about 1.5 miles in total

More than 10 students from Piñon Hills Academy in seventh through ninth grades have been selected to publish their work in the American Library of Poetry’s 2025 Student Poetry Collection. English teacher Mary Brokop said more than 30 of her students submitted entries using styles such as acrostic, haiku and

Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 18, 1963 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. St. Michael’s College will provide the opposition for the Highlands Cowboys tonight when the two quints square off at 8 o’clock in Stu Clark

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent In an unusual agenda shuffle-up, Grant County Commission Chair Chris Ponce delayed Thursday’s regular meeting public comment session until after presentations, so that potential commenters would first hear information from the U.S. Forest Service about draft plans for Pinos Altos Exploration to operate on

Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills

Suspect had barricaded himself in burning home during Tuesday fatal incident

Funding loophole created a $35 million shortfall for NM public education

Advocacy group, think tank criticize bill for not reversing SNAP cuts

SANTA FE, N.M. —Another prominent New Mexico politician has been named in the Epstein files, which have been partially released in redacted form by the U.S. Department of Justice.Deb Haaland, a former congresswoman and current gubernatorial candidate, was named in documents related to a flight coordinated by Jeffrey Epstein, according

Bill heads to House after 32-6 vote

It is unclear what the fight was about

Tomas Rivas' jury will hear closing arguments Monday

A system is working its way to the east and could bring some snow – possibly blowing snow – to New Mexico as we wrap up the week.

​​By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A former Grant County sheriff’s deputy disputes allegations that he did not report an incident involving the death of a bunny to an internal investigator, and his attorney said legal action is planned against the department. In a Feb. 3 article in the Daily

Four-member panel could hold first meeting one day after being approved by House

'I appreciate what this bill is trying to accomplish,' House Minority Whip says

An EMT was stabbed in the throat Wednesday afternoon by a patient being transported to the hospital from Mimbres, forcing his partner to rescue him from the vehicle and flee. The EMTs were picked up by a contractor with the Chino Mine and later transported to Gila Regional Medical Center.

SANTA FE — A bill that would ensure New Mexico students receive high-quality, research-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill to protect affordable health care coverage for tens of thousands of residents facing the loss o…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Silver City’s La Plata Middle School took second place overall at the regional Science Olympiad held Jan. 31 at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Students form teams of two or three to compete in events that ask them to test and build

Proposals would have loosened regulations on townhomes, bodegas and sanctioned homeless encampments

With Epstein files and Zorro Ranch allegations top of mind, lawmakers cast near-unanimous vote

Bill now advances to Senate, where its passage is far from certain

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A 17-year-old has been arrested on murder and shooting charges after afirearm sale gone wrongin Albuquerque.A police spokesperson with the Albuquerque Police Department said the teen was going to sell a firearm to another 17-year-old in January.AdvertisementThe two teens met at a parking lot on Gibson Boulevard SW

Albuquerque police detectives arrested a 17-year-old boy on Thursday, the last of three teens charged in a May 2025 murder.

During National Children’s Dental Health Month, free children’s screenings are offered at Touro College of Dental Medicine in Albuquerque. As part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is offering free dental screenings and cleanings for children throughout February at its New Mexico training clinic,

One of the people who was hospitalized later died of his injuries from I-25 pileup near Pueblo

Friday the 13th, a day known for bad luck, was filled with hope for couples who tied the knot at the courthouse

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. —An EMT worker was stabbed in the neck enroute to the Gila Regional Medical Center.Hospital EMS responded to a medical complaint involving 35-year-old Kel Avena, who was evaluated at his home and needed further care. Avena then was being transported to the medical center when a physical

Lawsuit says city failed to monitor children at aquatic center program

The last minute legislation made the deadline but saw funds slashed in half

SANTA FE – An ambitious universal child care program aimed at fully footing the bill for working families across New Mexico is being enshrined into law, with state legislators making good on promises by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to make the state the first in the nation to offer

The $11.1 billion spending plan now returns to House as session nears end

TAOS, N.M. —Law enforcement said an emergency response led to Taos Plaza being locked down.The Taos County Sheriff's Office responded after someone, claiming to be Jared Isaac Miller, said he stabbed someone and planted pipe bombs at the plaza. Deputies, state police, and Taos city and county fire, EMS responded

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Former Attorney General Gary King has clarified his involvement in a chartered flight organized by Jeffrey Epstein, stating he was unaware of Epstein's connection to the flight.King, who was in the middle of a gubernatorial run at the time, explained thathe and then-candidate for lieutenant governor Deb Haaland

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a temporary global tariff of 10% after his far-reaching tariff regimen was struck down by the Supreme Court. The court handed him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Trump says he’s “absolutely ashamed” of justices who voted to strike

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The five candidates who could become the next president of Western New Mexico University are senior higher education administrators who come from a variety of backgrounds and five states. Each will make campus visits Feb. 25-27 and March 3 and 4, WNMU Regent Dean

Sale date yet to be announced

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

Jury rejects self-defense, convicts 21-year-old of first-degree murder

Supporters couch legislation in broader questions of data privacy, opponents criticize partisan basis

The Aztec Downtown Association held a launch event Friday at 550 Brewery to introduce its Founders Club fundraiser, which aims to support efforts to revitalize the city’s historic downtown. The gathering outlined the group’s core planning work, its partnership with New Mexico MainStreet and efforts to identify community priorities. Two

, N.M. —A travel advisory is in effect for southern New Mexico from Feb. 17-20, with forecasters warning of strong winds and dangerous blowing dust.The National Weather Service predicts sustained winds between 25 and 35 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 65 miles per hour, especially between noon

Bills would change math instruction, raise student teacher salaries and create an Office of Special Education

Senate narrowly approved proposed constitutional amendment that would take effect in 2029

Johnny Ray Morales, 28, killed after firing on officers

This year’s measure, House Joint Resolution 5, would tie lawmakers’ pay to median household income

According to a news release, Sycamore Park Community Center is scheduled to hold its annual Daddy Daughter Ball on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing families together for an evening of dancing, photos and themed activities. The event is open to dads and daughters for a family-focused evening social. Planned activities include

The bill would send $10.5 million to rural communities that rely on immigration detention facilities

Republican candidate could be disqualified from ballot over constitutional residency requirement

Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills

Incentives aimed at growth sectors as fusion energy, quantum computing make major investments in state

Announcement follows revelations Jay Mitchell and wife received $500K far from Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire perimeter

Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing and sales are starting outside of local grocery stores and other locations in New Mexico.

Parents and community members have a tool from the Public Education Department to see how schools in their area are performing through New Mexico Vistas — one which is summarized inside today’s Daily Press. While the site, nmvistas.org, gives a report card for districts and individual schools, it offers more

The Social Security Office in downtown Albuquerque had to be evacuated on Thursday due a lighter that looked like a hand grenade.

1% cost-of-living raises stricken from latest draft of fiscal year 2027 budget

The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies will visit the Farmington Public Library as part of the “Night at the Library” series on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an evening of hands-on exploration and learning. Ziggy Prothro, the OAS education coordinator, said the night will

Upon reviewing information recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ordered that the criminal investigation into allegatio…

Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files

Man who fired at suspect, injuring him, will not be charged, police say

Helen Desmond, an 18-year-old skier from Santa Fe, is making waves in the world of ski mountaineering, or skimo.

Legislation would bar gathered data from being used for immigration enforcement, investigating abortions

District Attorney Sam Bregman identified woman as employee of office

Legislation now headed to House would allow for up to $1 billion to be diverted from state trust fund

Ramon Peña faces 8 felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Legislation now heads to governor's desk

LAS VEGAS —Basketball fans, mark your calendars.The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will head to Las Vegas for the conference tournament, and fans have a convenient way to follow the action.AdvertisementA special bus trip is being offered from March 11th through the 14th, including a three-night stay at

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Cobre High School will have a new interim principal and athletic coordinator after the resignation of Cory Gropp. “Mr. Gropp resigned and has taken a position in another district,” interim Superintendent Randall Piper said. Zoya Provencio will serve as the interim principal, while Margaret

Despite a system bringing rain and mountain snow, the state’s snowpack remains alarmingly low

The 30-day legislative session in Santa Fe concluded with lawmakers passing nearly 75 proposals addressing key issues.

The meetings are scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27 at the Southside Branch Library.

Senate File 73 does not ‘create any kind of new requirements' for current license holders, sponsor says

The Albertsons subsidiary is the third Rio Rancho store to join UFCW Local 1564

Legislation would create a federal right to repair for consumer electronics

Male suspect accused of stealing several thousand dollars after threatening bank teller, FBI notified

State environment secretary says New Mexico will continue working on climate solutions

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The year 2025 was an eventful one for the town of Silver City, with the on-time, under-budget completion of the new Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Community Recreation Center, the early retirement of longtime Town Manager Alex Brown, Town Council elections, a new 10-year

Lawmakers commit to pursuing gun control in the future: 'I don't feel we can give up,' key sponsor says

Regents step up support to 9 credit hours per semester

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

Notes and tidbits from Wednesday's meeting

ALAMOGORDO — With help from the Forest Service’s National Stream and Aquatic Ecology Center (NSAEC) and partners, the National Forest Foundation and Rio Grande Return,…

San Juan Regional Medical Center has earned the Family Friendly Business Award at the Platinum level for the third consecutive year and received an Educational Support special designation, according to a news release. Family Friendly New Mexico recognizes employers that prioritize policies aimed at strengthening workforce productivity, retention and morale

A bill that would have given tribal citizens in New Mexico the option to request a mark on their state-issued IDs identifying them as Native American failed to clear its last stop before passage. In the final hours of the legislative session, lawmakers scramble to hear as many bills as

House Bill 294, opponents argue, imposes crushing repackaging costs and ignores loopholes exploited by ‘intoxicating hemp products’

Leaders from Navajo Technical University joined representatives from Diné College and the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance on Feb. 13 at the Navajo Nation President’s Office in Window Rock for the official signing of Legislation 0169-25, the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund Act. Navajo Nation President Buu

Proposal is indicative of the 'massive cultural disconnect' between southeast NM and the capital, proponent says

When the student actors of Durango High School Troupe 1096 take the stage next week to perform “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” they’ll not only be performing their roles, they’ll be portraying real people and using their actual words. The show and its predecessor, “The Laramie Project,” were created

Lawmakers hope to revisit the ban next year

Republicans decry proposals as misguided attempts to 'Trump-proof' state elections

Her staff says gubernatorial candidate had no knowledge of financier's involvement

Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground …

SANTA FE — On Sunday, the House of Representatives passed two critical pieces of legislation to grow the state’s public safety workforce and e…

FARMINGTON – The intensity of a storied crosstown rivalry surfaced early as Farmington High School weathered brief surges from Piedra Vista to pull away Thursday night by a score of 83-61 inside the Jerry A. Conner Fieldhouse. After a rough stretch of losses, the Scorpions (17-9) enter the district tournament

About 15K gallons released into a stormwater catchment pond on the West Side

KIRTLAND – Thursday night’s regular season finale for Kirtland Central’s girls basketball team not only was the completion of an unbeaten season against district competition, but also a night for celebration for two of the team’s most accomplished starters. While the Broncos rolled to a 72-24 win over District 1-4A

The New Mexico Department of Justice is reopening an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's formerZorro Ranch.According to the New Mexico Department of Justice, the criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at the ranch will be reopened. The state had a prior investigation that was closed in 2019.AdvertisementThe NMDOJ says the

Five candidates to meet with regents, public

Armored vehicles and officers in tactical gear spotted in Silver City on Thursday morning were involved in the execution of a warrant at the Memory Lane Apartments. The warrant was executed without incident by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the New Mexico State Police and U.S.

Over 40 million people across the 7 states along with Mexico and Native American tribes rely on the water from the river

A Pacific cold front is pushing through New Mexico, bringing strong winds and snow.

The USATF Masters Indoor Championships are set to take place at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

High court rejects arguments of insufficient evidence, mischaracterized testimony

Department of Homeland Security shutdown looks likely after funding vote fails in the Senate

Stanley, N.M. - The trove of documents released by the federal government in the Jeffrey Epstein case has sparked the New Mexico Department of Justice to re-open an investigation into the formerly known Zorro Ranch in Stanley, N.M. Numerous documents released by the federal government reveal that Zorro Ranch was

Albuquerque - 43-year-old Ryan Dunbar of Albuquerque is facing charges of trafficking controlled substances and tampering with evidence following his failed attempt at illegal entrepreneurship. On February 18th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department surrounded the ART bus platform and took two people into custody in regards to drug dealing. According

Only a handful of bills being pushed by organizations involved in addressing New Mexico’s housing crisis made it across the finish line.

A Sotheby's agent said the history of the Santa Fe County property was "never part of the conversation" with the buyers.

Jail staff knew Jacob Gutierrez was suicidal because he made multiple attempts to take his own life, according the complaint.

Lawmakers passed a flurry of priority legislation, including an $11.1 billion budget and an omnibus tax package with 1% raises for state employees.

The mixture overpressurized and caused a spill which, according to the report, was cleaned up by hazardous material personnel.

Taos ambassador captured Olympic bronze Taos Ski Valley ambassador Paula Moltzan earned an Olympic bronze medal Tuesday (Feb. 10), teaming with Jacqueline Wiles to finish third in the women’s team combined at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina...

Another signature initiative of the governor's has been her efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and here, results were more mixed.

Good intentions, bad proposals and self-interest instead of the public interest were on display during the 30-day session.

"Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination" a state DOJ spokesperson wrote.

More than 150 projects were showcased Thursday, the top three projects in each grade from 13 local public schools.

Eric Dane, the actor known for “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has died at 53 due to ALS. His representatives say he died on Thursday afterno…

The legislative session is officially over — and it was a big one for health care policy.

The meeting will include a presentation on a report that found moving the obelisk to a new location would likely cost more than $1 million.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez ordered the reopening of a criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.

A lot of big names in comedy are coming to Albuquerque in the coming weeks and months, including for the city's Funny Fiesta.

NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Spa…

Valentine’s Day is a few days away and while some are doing their last-minute shopping for gifts and cards, Sixto Aguirre is getting ready for the first-ever father (male figure)/daughter dance at McCurdy Ministries.

The pond at Mariposa Park in Taylor Ranch is getting back to normal after an overflow pipe broke and drained all of the water last week.

President Donald Trump has announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza …

The Española Municipal election is scheduled for March 3. The roles of mayor, one councilor from each of the four districts and the municipal judge are up for grabs.

Rep. Derrick Lente and other House Democrats helped get the raises across the finish line after they had been previously removed from the budg…

Former New Mexico Attorney General Gary King is speaking out after it was revealed he took a plane chartered by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades. The buildup is happening as Preside…

Albuquerque - Fifty minutes after the New Mexico Legislature dismissed, the Albuquerque Police Department sent an email announcing the arrest of 17-year-old Eduardo Huerta in connection with the January killing of 17-year-old Ethan Cruz, which allegedly occurred during an attempted firearm sale. The New Mexico Legislature failed to take up

New Mexico motorists and truckers will pay higher fees and taxes on their vehicles under a law signed Thursday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Authorities cleared the Taos Plaza and a nearby church on Ash Wednesday after someone called in threats that turned out to be a hoax.

Thursday is expected to be a day with cooler temperatures and lighter but still breezier winds in New Mexico.

U.N.-backed investigators say Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have carried out a campaign in the city of el-Fasher in the Darfur reg…

A Texas judge has declared four men who were wrongfully accused of the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders innocent. State District Judge Dayna Bl…

A man who claimed to have stabbed someone and planted two pipe bombs in Taos County Plaza Wednesday night (Feb. 18) — forcing the closure of the historic square until officials issued an “all clear” at about 8:40 p.m. — is still at large, acc…

A federal panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees has approved his plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former Whi…

New Mexico claims Meta's platforms violate the state Unfair Trade Practices Act by exposing underage users to predators.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Buffett's Candies in New Mexico has been crafting handmade chocolates and candies since 1956, preserving recipes and traditions that continue to delight locals. The company was founded by a grandfather who wanted to start a business for himself, with his mother suggesting a candy company because "all you

The sister of a man who died in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in 2024 filed a lawsuit against the county commission, jail staff and the jail’s medical provider for his wrongful death.

Police arrested a teen for a shooting two other teens, killing one of them, at a gas station parking lot in southwest Albuquerque.

Multiple Española City Councilors openly disagreed with the findings in a $20,000 organizational assessment of the city, presented at the Jan. 27 council meeting.

Changes are coming to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office after the U.S. announced the end of penny production.

The Albuquerque isotopes are bringing back Jackie Robinson Night at the ballpark in April and students have a chance to get free tickets.

It's a crime that shook New Mexico 30 years ago.Multiple people were killed at the Hollywood Video Store in Albuquerque in 1996.Advertisement30-year-old Myliyn Daothi, and teenagers Zachary Blacklock and Jowanda Castillo were forced onto the floor of a storage room and shot in the head in what was to initially

A California-based company wanted to purchase city-owned property for its support tower

The motorist was taken to a local hospital in critical condition by Santa Fe Fire Department paramedics, Valdez wrote.

A new company that helps seasonal workers avoid the pitfalls of the job — how to navigate shoulder seasons — won the annual Ski Lift Pitch competition at Taos Ski Valley earlier this month. Sasha Clonts, founder of the Taos-based company, Guide...

An undated aerial view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. State officials are fining the federal government and pushing other enforcement actions to force faster cleanup of the lab’s legacy hazardous waste. (Courtesy Los Alamos National...

The arrest Thursday was an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.

Seven New Mexico Democratic state senators on Wednesday sided with their Republican colleagues and voted down legislation that would have codified emissions reduction goals into state law. In a 19-23 vote following just over an hour of debate,...

Eighth Judicial Court Judge Jeffrey Shannon ruled in favor of a Carson Estates adverse possession case on Feb. 2, granting Arianna Solare 15 acres. The case, heard on Nov. 5, was somewhat of a reprisal of a quiet title case decided by default in...

Rows of trifold posters bloomed across Taos Middle School’s gym last Thursday (Feb. 12) for the annual Science Fair and STEAM Expo, a shambolic yet iconic event that — like a volcano erupting with baking soda — refuses to go extinct. Around 180...

Taos County said in a press release last week that Phase I of construction at the Taos County Detox Facility is complete, and announced the county has entered into a lease agreement with facility operator Rio Grande ATP, a local nonprofit...

For years, mental health advocates in Taos have warned that the state must act to prevent suicides at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Their calls at last seemed answered when New Mexico Department of Transportation secretary, Ricky Serna, promised to...

If light pollution can be solved “at the speed of light,” as one presenter put it, Angel Fire may have a decision to make. Buddy Stefanoff, vice president of engineering for Crossroads LED out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, delivered a 75-minute...

Almost a year after the towering grandstand was leveled from view, dozens of construction flags flutter on a flattened expanse of dirt — evidence the redevelopment of the old Downs at Santa Fe property is underway south of the city. Officials...

Municipalities of Taos County will continue to receive GRT distributions from the county for EMS and Fire Services after a controversial two month pause. The commissioners voted to reinstate the distribution in their regular meeting Tuesday (Feb....

The Taos Municipal Schools District Board of Education voted to approve selling $7 million in general obligation bonds this spring, the first installment of a $50 million bond package approved by 74 percent of voters in last November’s local...

TAOS — A bomb and shooting threat Wednesday evening at the Taos Plaza forced the closure of the historic square for several hours as law enfor…

New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Taos County woman’s convictions of accessory to first-degree murder and other crimes connected to the killing of a man on Thanksgiving Day in 2020, the state Administrative Office of the Courts said. In a...

Income-eligible seniors can now apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30-50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state program that connected nearly 28,000 New Mexicans with local farmers last year. A Feb. 11 New Mexico...

SANTA FE — New Mexico has nearly doubled its registered apprenticeship programs since 2019, adding 35 new programs that are now training 2,607 workers in careers payin…

Several key election-related bills were passed during the 2026 New Mexico legislative session, with state officials highlighting their potential impact on the state's election system. “New Mexico currently ranks first in the nation for election...

Volunteers in Los Alamos keep cross country skiing alive, teaching all ages and sustaining a 50-year tradition in the Southwest Nordic Ski Club.

Northern Arizona braced for continued snowstorms and high winds that caused school closures in Flagstaff and snowfall at the Grand Canyon.

Healing trauma – at an individual as well as at the community level – is the focus of a free event that welcomes mental health professionals and locals who are open to learning more about their wellbeing. Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Community Together will take place March 13 from 9

Speaker Javier Martinez"The House ran circles around the Senate." So declared a weary Senior Alligator traversing the Roundhouse halls on the last night of the 30 day legislative session. Their analysis was not fatigue-induced but an apt summary of the continued shift in the balance of power toward the 70

Governors from seven states, including New Mexico, have missed a second deadline to reach a deal on the future of the Colorado River, which is a key water source for Albuquerque and Santa Fe.In 1922, seven states agreed to share the river, dividing it between the upper basin states (Colorado,

Illegal street racing has become a big issue in Roswell, according to Chaves County Undersheriff Charles Yslas. The participants of these races range from teenagers to…

According to a press release by the city of Roswell, the intersection of West Hobson Road and South Sunset Avenue/West Earl Cummings Loop will be closed for an estimat…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —High winds in Albuquerque are causing blowing dust, which affects driving visibility and poses health hazards, prompting experts to advise precautions for residents and drivers. Drivers encountering dust storms are encouraged to pull over safely."We always recommend [you] pull off, as far right as you possibly can. Put

The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) in Santa Fe has announced the upcoming publication of "Alexander Girard’s Imagined Worlds," scheduled for release in mid-March 2026.

SANTA FE — It’s no surprise that accessing healthcare in New Mexico’s sparsely populated and geographically isolated communities is difficult. There is a vast health a…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Hurley residents and animal control officers talked about proposed changes to the town’s animal control ordinance during a Hurley Town Council workshop Tuesday, and the main point of contention dealt with whether the trap, neuter, vaccinate, release strategy — also called trap, neuter, vaccinate,

Las Vegas, New Mexico will begin construction on a water treatment plant this summer to nearly double the city's water supply.The city has faced ongoing challenges with its water system since the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire in 2022.AdvertisementFire debris overwhelmed the treatment plant, forcing it to shut down multiple

A donation of more than eight acres next to the Roswell Air Center for use as an emergency landing strip during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (NCAR)…

Religious meaning of the tradition

“The first thing that we cover is safety,” said Dusty Baker, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) director of Career Area and welding instructor. “I tell my …

National Caregivers Day (NCD) is held on the third Friday of February each year. The day is meant to celebrate the hard work and dedication caregivers commit their liv…

The bill includes $535 million for projects prioritized by lawmakers and the governor, Democratic Rep. Derrick Lente said Wednesday.

Last week, Valerie Alcalde and her furry companion, Bowie, came for a visit to Santa Fe. Alcalde was in Santa Fe to meet with her clients that…

Santa Fe shelter accepting treat donations

Senate Bill 273 would direct $12 million to cities and counties that stand to lose; it still must pass the House.

New Mexico education officials estimate "at least" 8,977 students are enrolled in online schools; lawmakers aim for more oversight.

State senators will need to sign of on the tax package, Senate Bill 151, before it can be approved by the governor.

Legislators' pay each year would be the state's annual median household income for the prior year — now an estimated $67,000.

Kayla Herrera of Santa Fe became the first New Mexican to qualify for the finals last year during last year's competition.

New Mexico's First Judicial District Court will get an additional judge under a bill the Senate unanimously passed Wednesday.

An attorney for Christine Robertson says she was fired after refusing to approve financial documents containing inaccuracies.

Current New Mexico law doesn't ensure microgrids have to follow the state's own energy transition policies for utilities.

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is lashing out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’…

The board didn't provide a reason for the action. A special agenda cited “complaints against the superintendent and superintendent performance.”

Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire burn scar flooding polluted the city's water past the current plant's ability to treat it.

The girl told police she was at a park when she was approached by a man claiming to be an Uber driver sent by her father.

Updated Feb. 18 at 8:50 p.m.

A drug trafficking arrest executed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the parking lot of Walmart in Taos Wednesday morning (Feb. 18) drew an anxious crowd who mistook the arrest for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.

See what's going on in and around Santa Fe this weekend.

The CEO of a California agency running the state's long-delayed bullet train project is taking a leave of absence after he was arrested earlie…

When Valdemar DeHerrera, the Costilla-born, World War II veteran died at age 105 last year, just about every media outlet in the state ran stories about him. Before his death on July 15, he was one of, if not the last living New Mexican survivors...

Eric Patterson, educator, chemist, and key organizer in the founding of the Water Sentinels Rio de Taos died on Dec. 7 at 82 years old. He’s remembered by his family and members of the community as a gifted educator, advocate, as a man with a deep...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 9 –Feb. 15, 2026. Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 4 Transfers this week: 0 Animals in foster: 10 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...

The New Mexico State Parks Division is conducting an online survey to gauge public opinion on how to improve the state’s outdoor recreation landscape. The survey results will be incorporated into a new Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor...

Born a preemie with a shocking one pound, six ounces birth weight, Heather Pettigrew of Taos survived after monitoring and treatment. But there were some long-term challenges to overcome in the ensuing years, not the least of which was profound...

Heavy snow and the threat of additional avalanches slowed the rescue effort in the mountains near Castle Peak, northwest of Lake Tahoe.

A recipe for jalapeño cheddar cornbread published on Page B-5 of the Feb. 18, 2026, edition mistakenly omitted an ingredient. The recipe calls…

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accord…

Crashes involved over 30 vehicles after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see near Pueblo.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland listened to concerns about New Mexico Highlands University’s claim with FEMA during a campus tour on Feb. 12. Haaland is one of two declared candidates in the race for governor; the other candidate is Sam Bregman, who is currently district attorney for Bernalillo County. Haaland’s

Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s u…

Construction will begin Summer 2026 on a new water treatment plant that will nearly double the City of Las Vegas’ water capacity and ensure safe drinking water for generations to come. The City of Las Vegas’ new water treatment plant, designed in partnership with the New Mexico Environment Department, will

The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by the U.S.

Albuquerque - Today, the New Mexico State Police released additional details about the ongoing investigation and the arrest of 34-year-old Ruben Dario Gonzalez. We originally reported this story yesterday, sharing what limited details were provided in the criminal complaint. On February 15, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau

Angela G SanchezAngela G Sanchez, born on September 6, 1933, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her beloved hometown. Angela…

Roswell Air Center marked the start of a second commercial passenger route on Tuesday morning with balloons, small souvenirs, refreshments and a ceremony.

GRANTS, N.M. - The Lady Hawks are ending their district play with a storybook season, with an impressive 20-4 and 8-0 record to date they will wrap up on…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County residents who are considering a run for local office will soon have a major deadline on the calendar: Filing Day is Tuesday…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Growing up in Minnesota, childhood friends Nick Kotsonas and Brent Maher likely never thought they would be living their adult lives out in a small town in the Southwest, but fate had a way to bring them here. Recently an opportunity arrived to take

February is starting to bring a little momentum back to local fishing – not necessarily through big catch reports, but through something just as important for…

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

SANTA FE — On Tuesday morning, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee (HAFC) voted 10-7 to advance an amended version of Senate Bill 241 (SB 241): the Childcar…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva on Monday as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department (GSD).

Carl Eugene RussellCarl Eugene Russell, 74, of Grants, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February14, 2026. Carl moved with his family to…

Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentTwelve wrestlers from the Grants High School boys and girls wrestling teams are headed off to the state tournament this…

Two Cibola County Commission Seats Up for Election, Filing for Race Upcoming CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The 2026 election season is underway in New Mexico, and…

An often bitter battle over medical malpractice reform ended late Wednesday with the Senate approving a House bill that for the first time caps punitive damages in malpractice cases.The victory was especially sweet for reformers, including House sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler, coming as it did after attempts by Senate Judiciary

Roy Arnold GordonRoy Arnold Gordon a beloved father grandfather brother uncle's best friend went to meet the Lord and his savior Jesus Christ on January 20…

Dear Readers, We are very grateful for your readership and support of the Cibola Citizen. We are proud of the sense of community we're building together.There…

SANTA FE — New Mexico's small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17, at 5 p.m. MDT, to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — fund…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff During the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting Monday, board member Gilbert Guadiana proposed a revision to policy which would allow public comment on agenda items throughout the meeting. He said he wanted to do this after resident Thomas Caddel was not

SANTA FE — On Tuesday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed three more pieces of legislation to expand healthcare access and improve the climate for doctors …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate late Thursday afternoon unanimously approved a broadband affordability bill designed to help low-income New Mexicans receive high-spee…

Children create "stained glass" Valentines at Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum on Saturday during the Triple the Love event.

Tijeras, N.M. - Details are being released in the brutal shootings of a mom and her two toddler children in an incident that happened in Tijeras, New Mexico, which is located in Bernalillo County. 41-year-old Luis Sanchez, of Tijeras, is being charged in the brutal killing of 4-year-old and critically

A man who took "several thousand dollars" in cash from the bank branch has not been identified, police said.

New Mexico Christians and Muslims describe the two seasons as devoted to prayer, fasting and supporting the less fortunate.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 10 and February 16, 2026: Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman, Kidnapping (Second Degree) - Attempt, Aggravated Burglary (Deadly Weapon), Armed Robbery - Attempt, Aggravated Battery, Child Abuse, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle (First Offense) - Attempt, Battery,

A Rio Arriba County Detention Center officer who allegedly tried to de-escalate a situation with an inmate who “had an attitude,” ended up struggling with the man in his cell and got hit and spit on.

Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family have been cleared as possible suspects in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, issuing scathing criticism of rumor…

Two Roswell Police Department (RPD) officers were involved in an officer-involved-shooting incident early Saturday in the 2500 block of Mimosa Drive in northeast Roswe…

A speeding pickup truck that slammed into the rear of another vehicle triggered a crash Friday afternoon that involved six vehicles and sent six people to hospitals, i…

Instead of death by a thousand cuts, its more like a dozen when it comes to the hotly contested medical malpractice bill. The measure is now limping into the final hours of the 30 day legislative session after being whipped like a rented mule Monday by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman

Dry, warm and windy conditions can leave plants thirsty, and if there's any way to describe Northern Colorado weather this winter, it's dry, warm and windy.

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees voted to promote Ronald Martinez to the role of police sergeant during their regular meeting Thursday. Mayor Arnold Lopez said that the promotion was made on the recommendation of the police chief, and was effective Feb. 15 at a rate of $26 per hour.

Note: The names of the youths and their parents are being withheld to protect the identities of the minors involved.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department issued several actions on Wednesday to hold the U.S. Department of Energy accountable for failing to prioritize the cl…

SANTA FE — On Wednesday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed House Bill 127 (HB 127), which would expand access to healthcare in the state by streamlining t…

The Triple the Love event for the Roswell Museum was on Saturday, located at Roswell Public Library, 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Attendees made handmade Valentine's cards…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate voted on Thursday to strengthen consumer protections for Medicare supplement insurance enrollees, sending Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) to th…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 291 (HB 291) on Thursday, sending the tax code cleanup bill to the Senate.

A high wind watch and red flag warning has prompted Kit Carson Electric Co-op to stage crews and increase monitoring ahead of potentially dangerous conditions in parts of Taos County, according to a safety notice from the cooperative.

The state Supreme Court today reversed a Pecos man’s convictions for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder during a shooting after a night of drinking. The justices ordered Mark Valencia’s case back to the San Miguel County District Court for a new trial on the murder and attempted murder charges.

Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and Clovis firefighters conduct a simulated aircraft fire exercise on Aug. 14, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base. Proposed legislation at the 2026 New Mexico Legislature “reflects the reality that firefighters are regularly exposed to carcinogens while working to keep

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Ideas on what a new animal shelter in Las Vegas may have – such as twice the dog kennel capacity, a community cat room and a retail shop – were discussed during a public meeting at the City Council Chambers on Feb. 6. Speaking to a group of about 20

One man is off the hook and another is facing a March trial date following shots fired during an argument at a house in Hernandez last year.

Prosecutors dismissed charges against an Ojo Sarco man whom an Española police officer initially arrested for refusing to talk to medics.

Senator Ben Ray Lujan is assuring New Mexicans that his head isn't too big for his britches in light of the historic turn of events that has left him virtually unopposed for re-election this year. He says in a message to constituents: I will never take the trust of New

A special prosecutor dropped charges of fraud and embezzlement against former Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy Trevor Walker, who was accused of cashing garnishment checks incorrectly sent to him.

Walter is a 1-year-old sugarcube shepherd-mix powered by joy, zoomies and a whole lot of heart. He lives for people, praise and being wherever the fun is! He’s still a big puppy, so his excitement sometimes pops out as enthusiastic hellos but he’s learning the art of sit, wait and

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) on Wednesday announced six grants to implement or expand public Wi-Fi service across New Mexico.

City administration offices and certain other city facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Some city services will have an adjusted schedule …

The city council approved entering into sponsorship agreements with MainStreet Roswell for the UFO Festival and America 250 Roswell events during their meeting on Thur…

Cupid's Market took place on Feb. 7 at the mall. Arts and crafts shows are experiencing a switch in organizational leadership. In this case, Local Biz Expo was the organizer.

The Carson National Forest will begin hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Applications will be posted later this month.

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of the Enchanted Circle including Taos Ski Valley and Red River. The advisory remains in effect until 5 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14).

Taos County said in a press release last week that Phase I of construction at the Taos County Detox Facility is complete, and announced the county has entered into a lease agreement with facility operator Rio Grande ATP, a local nonprofit beh…

ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man has been federally charged following an FBI-led drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine,…

According to the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, following data was released on Feb. 5:

SANTA FE — Health insurance enrollment has increased 17% in New Mexico thanks to the Health Care Affordability Fund, which lowers premiums and out-of-pocket costs for …

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announced on Monday that marketing specialist Juan Sanchez has been named the Western U.S. Agricultural Tr…

Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Front page of the Feb. 12, 1892 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Now for prompt official action on the construction of Las Vegas’ modern sewer system. Tomorrow night the city council will receive the complete report

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.72 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Secretary Ricky Serna will resign his position effective Feb. 20 after three-and-a-half years in the role.

A contentious proposal to put New Mexico’s pollution reduction goals into state statute went up in smoke Wednesday.

The smell of rotten eggs was detected by many people in Roswell around noon on Wednesday. However, the source of the unpleasant smell couldn’t be traced back to a pote…

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Body camera video footage provided by the Mora County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a teacher with the Mora Independent School District was hurt during a physical altercation between students. The incident, which took place Dec. 11 at Mora High School, resulted in the teacher having to be airlifted to a

The Roswell Independent School District (RISD) board meeting, held on Tuesday night at district headquarters, highlighted notable achievements and addressed key update…

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Nearly four years after the federally caused Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire devastated northern New Mexico, a new independent economic analysis confirms that New Mexico Highlands University sustained between $209 million and $277 million in damages as a direct result of the disaster—losses the University continues to carry while awaiting full

Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb. 12, 2026. Jay Mitchell, director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, is on administrative leave, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Feb.

Amy BarelaFor the first time in state history a major political party will not have a candidate running for a United States Senate seat. This epic fail of the NMGOP was revealed this week when Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the lone Republican running in the June primary failed to submit enough

The second location of Tía Sophia's, a long-established Santa Fe restaurant, will be opening in Roswell in the building that previously housed La Gran Victoria Restaur…

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

In previous columns I discussed the first two environmental factors affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants — light and temperature. This week, I will lo…

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Families in Roswell who are expecting a baby or raising a young child can begin enrolling online in Early Head Start programs through Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK).

Although February may not exactly feel like tax season for some, this is actually an ideal month to take stock of your financial health. With the holidays behind us — …

It is less than a week before the first United Airlines flight to Denver International Airport from the Roswell Air Center. And during their regular meeting on Tuesday…

SANTA FE — On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to enhance penalties for individuals who have been convicted of a serious, violent felony and ar…

Every February I write about self-care and self-love, and while those things are important, I only stay on the surface of those topics. But let’s go beyond the bubble …

It’s a work of art born of fire, and its creator Chad Brown is passionate when he talks about it—and what might come next for the work. Called Phoenix Rising, the sculpture takes a familiar symbol of resilience after fire to the next level, with the artist explaining, “When a

A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending and Resource Library, which had a grand opening event all day Monday. The library is located inside the Victoria D. de Sanchez Teacher Education Center on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. A sign outside of Las Vegas’ new Toy Lending

Stapleton The legislature has avoided any major scandals of late and minor ones too, like lawmakers caught driving drunk or having affairs with employees. But a scandal that rocked La Politica five years ago still casts a shadow over Santa Fe and the state. That would be the 2021 massive

Police arrested a Las Vegas man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly broke into a relative’s home and kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at knifepoint. Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against 24-year-old Taran Dragon Franklyn-Atman after arresting him in the 500 block of Socorro Street around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Police

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

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Police are searching for a man from Pueblo, Colorado, who is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl in Las Vegas last summer. Prosecutors last week filed felony charges against 21-year-old Josue

H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. H&R Block team members Rhonda Stokes (left) and Susan Lopez with items from the company’s annual community donation drive. What began as a small gesture of community support in the wake

Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has created several tattoo designs to choose from during a fundraiser event at his shop on Friday, Feb. 13. The fundraiser is in support of a potential skatepark in Las Vegas. Pete Rock, owner and operator of Love Letter Tattoo, has

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 3 and February 9, 2026: Anthony Gold, Transport Order For Court. Jessica Gerhardt, APO Arrest Order. Destiney Lovato, Texting While Driving, Failure to Register Vehicle, No Proof of Insurance, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked

Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one academic department as a fundraising focus. Advertisement for New Mexico Highlands University’s recent fundraising campaign, Highlands Elevated. Faculty have expressed concern about the campaign that lists just one

A Nambé Pueblo man pleaded down to misdemeanor shoplifting for stealing a $600 vacuum cleaner from Lowe’s Home Improvement and then allegedly fighting with officers.

The planting conditions have not been promising with the snow pack hovering between 32-41%, which translates to a very minimal runoff and thus minimal irrigation available.

MLG and MoralesLieutenant Governor Howie Morales did something different than most of his predecessors--he did not run for Governor. That may or may not occur with the next occupant of the office but if they did run, their odds of taking the top job are exceptionally low. No second banana

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies charged an Alcalde man with leaving the scene of an accident causing great bodily harm, a third degree felony and great bodily harm caused by a vehicle, a fourth degree felony, after he allegedly ran over his neighbor with his all-terrain vehicle.

MLG's scoreboard was lit up with a win as a compromise was crafted that protects her landmark universal child care bill but that same board is dimmed by her continued resistance to reforming the troubled Children, Youth and Families Department where so many child abuse cases have been botched. This

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

Front page of the Feb. 1, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 1, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Telegrams received in this city develop the fact that St. Louis is all agog over a big scandal, which was merely a suspicion at

The Optic’s office building is at 106 Bridge Street, right across from the Kiva Theatre. The Optic’s office building is at 106 Bridge Street, right across from the Kiva Theatre. As the Las Vegas Optic continues to evolve and serve its readers and advertisers, the publication is seeking to hire

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

A long-running effort to overhaul how New Mexico oversees its public schools came to an abrupt halt this week, leaving the governor with even greater control over an education system that continues to rank last in the nation — behind all 50 states and the District of Columbia — according

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

Fourth Judicial District Attorney Thomas Clayton announced that Edwina Montano, (52), of Rowe, New Mexico, has been convicted of Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Possession with Intent to Distribute - Cocaine), a second-degree felony. On Feb. 2, 2026, District Judge Abigail Aragon accepted a plea agreement in which Montano entered a

A sweeping gun control proposal that critics say represents one of the most extreme assaults on the Second Amendment in New Mexico history is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 17, which would ban the sale of a broad range of semi-automatic firearms and impose heavy new mandates

The STEM Innovation Network, in collaboration with the LANL Foundation, is proud to announce the Seventh annual New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge, a statewide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) competition that empowers high school students to work in teams to design innovative, STEM-based solutions to real-world challenges facing New Mexico.

A top New Mexico disaster response official told Source NM that she no longer believes the state will receive $445 million in compensation from the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office, including $70M for a Mora reforestation center pictured above in April of 2024. A top New Mexico disaster response

New Mexico Highlands University is the second public institution of higher learning in the state to be designated a Research College and University. The designation, commonly called R3, was given to the university by the American Council on Education. Highlands now joins the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico may return to a competitive two party state someday but looking at this week's filings for the statewide offices for the June 2 primary that day seems as distant as Cuba is from Carlsbad. All congressional and statewide office filings here.Take the US Senate race, a dismal nonstarter

The path for students from American Samoa and Hawaii to come to New Mexico Highlands University has been made a bit smoother, thanks to an agreement offering them in-state tuition. Members of Highlands’ top leadership recently traveled to Hawaii as well as to American Samoa – a series of five

Meg WhitmanWhy in the name of a discounted burrito is one of the world's richest people writing an op-ed in the Sunday paper about the future of New Mexico's economy?Good question. Let's take a look. Meg Whitman, according to Forbes, is worth $3.7 billion and ranks as the 1,100 richest

In a move critics are calling reckless, ideologically driven, and economically devastating, New Mexico Democrats have fast-tracked House Bill 9 (HB 9)—the so-called “Immigrant Safety Act”—through the Legislature and toward the governor’s desk, setting the stage for what opponents warn could be mass job losses, municipal insolvency, and a collapse

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse and rape that some readers may find deeply upsetting. Discretion is advised. Prosecutors have charged a Las Vegas father for allegedly selling his daughters for sex to clear drug debts and to buy heroin. John David Lee Jr., 43, faces

New Mexico lawmakers are poised to consider two sweeping and dangerous constitutional amendments that would permanently upend how the state Legislature operates — and critics warn the proposals would crush transparency, overwhelm citizen legislators, and ram through controversial policies with little public input. House Joint Resolutions 6 and 7, sponsored

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A sweeping and highly controversial piece of legislation that critics warn could devastate rural New Mexico communities is now headed to the New Mexico House floor, where it will be debated today beginning at noon, with a live webcast available on the Legislature’s website under the “Webcast” tab. House Bill

January 22, 2026 By Shaun Banther Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and...Read More

Far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez is once again drawing sharp criticism after publishing an incendiary op-ed that demonizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), echoes open-borders talking points, and casts federal law enforcement as rogue actors—while downplaying the real consequences of lax border policy on New Mexico communities. In the Albuquerque Journal

We are pleased to announce that Curry County has been awarded the 2026 Summer Internship Program!...Read More

On Thursday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. (or 15 minutes after the House floor session, whichever is later), the New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee will meet in Room 317 to hear House Bill 9 (HB 9)—a sweeping, far-left proposal that would effectively shut down Immigration and Customs

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

In her final State of the State address Tuesday, Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out an expansive agenda for the 30-day legislative session, pitching it as a call for bipartisanship while reviving some of the most divisive proposals of her two terms — including a renewed push to restrict firearms in

President Donald Trump sharply criticized New Mexico’s election system on Friday, calling the state’s elections “so corrupt it’s incredible” during a White House roundtable focused on rural health care. Trump made the remarks in response to a question from a woman who identified herself as a nurse practitioner and a

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A radical environmental advocacy group with a long track record of using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a litigation weapon is once again targeting New Mexico’s water, energy, and agricultural sectors—this time over a freshwater turtle. According to Source New Mexico, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a federal

EXCLUSIVE — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is launching a new paid digital advertising campaign targeting far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez, accusing him of voting against millions of dollars in federal funding for southern New Mexico communities—then attempting to take credit for the very projects he opposed. According to the

An Alamogordo man has pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating an extensive fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 pandemic relief programs, netting more than $650,000 through fabricated businesses, falsified records, and false statements to lenders and the federal government. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for

Even before the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session officially begins, far-left lawmakers have moved to prefile what gun-rights advocates are calling the most sweeping anti-firearms proposal in state history. According to a press release issued this week by the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, an omnibus gun control measure has

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico reported a sharp uptick in immigration and border-related criminal charges this week, reflecting continued emphasis on interior enforcement and border security under the Trump administration. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, led by Ryan Ellison, federal authorities brought charges

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

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

A small but aggressive protest organized by far-left activists outside a federal immigration facility in Albuquerque devolved into physical confrontations Friday, prompting federal officials to declare an unlawful assembly and detain two demonstrators. According to reporting by Source New Mexico, roughly 20 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs

After weeks of mounting pressure from Republicans and just days before the start of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced her appointment to fill the long-vacant Senate District 33 seat in southern New Mexico. The governor selected Rex Wilson of Ancho to serve

With New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session set to convene on January 20, lawmakers have already begun shaping the policy agenda through a series of prefiled House bills. While prefiling does not guarantee that legislation will advance, it often signals which proposals leadership hopes to move quickly during the short session,

The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez announced this week that it has exceeded the number of signatures required to qualify for New Mexico’s June 2 Republican primary. It is unclear at this time which other GOP campaigns have also crossed the threshold. Under New Mexico election law, Republican

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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