SANTA FE, N.M. —Senate Bill 17, known as the "Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act," passed the New Mexico Senate a few days ago, aiming to prevent the sale of certain firearms, including AK and AR-15 rifles, without affecting existing firearms.Authors of the bill say it would

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted on February 11-12 about major milestones for New Mexico including free universal child care recognition, legislative efforts supporting clean energy growth through HB 154, and proposed statewide policies...

Margot is 25 pounds of beagle brilliance. She’s a true “nose-forward” dog who lives for a good sniff and would likely excel in scent work or nose games. When she’s not busy exploring the world one smell at a time, she’s happiest being close to her people-occupying laps, handing out

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

Bill named for Epstein accuser would make it easier for adult human trafficking survivors to sue

Meanwhile, Senate Bill 214 proposes elevating penalties for traffic violations, raising seat belt fine to $100

New Mexico Department of Transportation issues toll scam warning

Suit claims district officials failed to act despite repeated violations

State Police Chief Troy Weisler By CLARA BATES The Santa Fe New Mexican An effort to restrict out-of-state agencies from using license plate camera data in New Mexico to enforce things like immigration laws or other states’ abortion bans is moving forward. The “Driver Privacy and Safety Act” passed the

A draft policy for the next round of water project applications for the New Mexico Unit Fund is available to the public for review, and listening sessions have been scheduled later this month in the four southwest counties where projects can be funded. The Unit Fund was established from New

Proposed legislation would offer some area-specific projects tax breaks for up to 14 years

COMMUNITY News: A new book invites readers inside the unofficial history of one of America’s most secretive towns. Urban Myths of Los Alamos, by Mark David Albertson with illustrations and contributions by Petr Jandacek, collects the strange, humorous, and unsettling stories that have circulated for decades in the Atomic City.

New Mexico lawmakers are debating three high-profile bills that could impact medical malpractice, gun control, and juvenile justice reforms.

In previous columns I discussed the first two environmental factors affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants — light and temperat…

EL PASO, Texas – The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday – first announced as extending for 10 days but lasting only a few hours – stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according

CHARLES ALFRED ANDERSON March 2, 1935 – Jan. 26, 2026 Charles Alfred Anderson, born March 2, 1935, in Brockway, Pennsylvania, to Carl Arthur and Lillian Anderson, passed away on January 26, after a life defined by academic curiosity and scholarship. The son of dairy farmers and grandson of Swedish immigrants,

Bipartisan sponsors say increase in volume of requests among records custodians must be addressed

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

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent SANTA FE — Members of the New Mexico House Appropriations and Finance Committee held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the state’s $11.1 billion budget, which has already passed the House. Rural needs were said to be among the top priorities for bill-makers.

Police did not release man's identity

A small group of local teens is alleged to have walked away from the Roswell High School campus at midday on Wednesday to protest violent tactics by officers with the …

NMDP News: SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to lower out-of-pocket health insurance costs for public school teachers and staff. House Bill 47 now heads to the Senate. HB 47 increases public and charter schools’ required minimum contributions to their employees’ health insurance

After a delayed vote, resolution now requires complete water offsets, renewable energy and job guarantees

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort just hit a very cute milestone with its puppy patch established in partnership with Española Humane.

Theater Ensemble Arts director Joey Herring decided to try something new and different with the company’s new play – live singing on stage. While Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig is not a full‑blown musical production, the two‑act farce is about an opera and the world‑famous tenor hired to

See what other education bills legislators are considering

By KIRSTEN LASKEY Los Alamos Daily Post kirsten@ladailypost.com The closure of Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) on Feb. 20 after more than 50 years of service marks the end of a significant chapter in Los Alamos. However, it is not the end of the story; there are still options

In Rio Arriba County, there’s been a steady increase in the number of overdose-related calls to the Rio Arriba County E-911 Center over the past three years with the highest amount coming in last year.

Leslie Wheelock SWAIA News: The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to announce the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors for 2026. The former Chair of the Board, Dawn Houle, and the former Treasurer of the Board, Tom Teagarden, have reached the end of their terms as

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Grant County Sheriff Raul Villanueva confirmed Monday that he has filed forms reporting misconduct by all four of the former deputies who were involved in incidents in 2024 which included the killing of a baby rabbit. Reviews of the reports could result in their

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

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

Relatives allege a deputy used unnecessary deadly force and ignored mental health needs when a 35-year-old man in crisis was shot after they called 911 for help

The Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas. That's according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The confusing arc of

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Despite a number of new faces in new roles in town governance, Silver City Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith said Tuesday that he is pleased how his first month in office has gone. The mayor discussed the first month of his term with the Daily Press

SANTA FE — On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation in a busy, five-hour floor session. All of these proposals now head to the Senate.

Kimble succeeds Shannon Reynolds, who resigned last year

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is tackling the issue of teen dating violence, which studies show is more common than many people think.Desiree Castell, the executive assistant to the sheriff, reports that one in three high school relationships can involve some form of abuse, though the actual number may be

A medal-winning skier in the Milan Cortina Games has a special connection that is making one New Mexico community proud.

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).

The Butterfield family has been a part of engagements, weddings and other milestones for 97 years in Albuquerque.

SUNLAND PARK – A field of eight will reach the starting gate Sunday for the 21st running of the $500,000 Sunland Derby, the main event of a program featuring six stakes races. The Sunland Derby, at a distance of 1 1/16 miles, offers the winning connections a chance to run

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center plans to expand services at its outreach clinic in Lordsburg, CEO Robert Whitaker told the Grant County-owned hospital’s board of trustees at their meeting Wednesday. The clinic, which operates in space leased from Hidalgo Medical Services, has offered visits with

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Defense attorney says there are weaknesses in the state's evidence and that Busfield will fight the charge

Members of the Senate Conservation Committee meet Saturday, Feb. 8, 2026, at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe to discuss a bill that would classify nuclear energy as renewable under the state’s renewable portfolio standard; the committee later voted Tuesday to reject the bill with a ‘Do Not Pass’ recommendation. Courtesy

Baby drowned in blue septic liquid, police say

Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school districts and charter schools to adopt policies banning students from using their cell phones during the school day. If Senate Bill 23 passes, districts would need to implement this policy beginning next school

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff This year’s Chocolate Fantasia will feature chocolate desserts created by a whole range of volunteer chocolatiers — including Ashley Cooper, owner of Breadbox Bakery, and Laura Aubry, owner of June June’s. Cooper and Aubry have both lived in Silver City for more than 10

OMI: Salazar Road remains are male The state Office of the Medical Investigator has identified human remains found near the corner of Salazar Road and Bendix Drive last Tuesday (Jan. 27) and indicated they belong to an individual man. The man's...

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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…

New Mexico's former Governor Bill Richardson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein raise questions as his name is removed from a UNM Hospital building.

Ongoing program offers maximum of $4,000 for eligible small businesses

Bats have been located in area near Gila Wilderness

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 — at least for now — and W‑2s arriving in the mail, many families are looking for ways to recover from

State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab

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 le…

It's time to meet some pups looking for forever homes in this edition of Love 4 Pets with Lightning and Solid.

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…

As the trial of double homicide suspect Isaiah Brown approaches, the defense has filed motions to change the venue and suppress evidence. The nine‑day trial was scheduled to begin Feb. 24 with jury selection in District Judge Steven Wayne’s courtroom. Brown, 22, of Bloomfield, is accused in the Aug. 28,

We celebrate love but sadly there are scammers looking to break hearts and wallets with romance scams, the FBI warns.

Rulings could mean easier paths to reelection for some New Mexico incumbents

Jay Mitchell, director of a multi-billion-dollar federal claims office for northern New Mexico wildfire victims, has been placed on “administrative leave” following revelations of a six-figure payout he received for smoke damage at his Angel Fire home, according to an email Source New Mexico obtained Thursday. Mitchell and his wife

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office investigating circumstances around death

Lawsuit says city failed to monitor children at aquatic center program

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A bill in the state Legislature that would create a registry of people convicted of animal cruelty originated with animal control officers in Grant County. Senate Bill 227, sponsored by District 39 Rep. Luis Terrazas, District 28 Sen. Gabriel Ramos and District 32 Rep.

New Mexico’s largest concert venue will rebrand after naming rights deal with First Financial Credit Union

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, Senate Bill 18 failed to clear the floor, dashing the hopes of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A woman is being charged with child abuse after starting an apartment fire while her children were inside.According to court documents, on Feb. 7, Yailasha Smith, 28, attempted to kill both herself and her children by setting her apartment on fire.AdvertisementOfficers responded to a suicide call for service

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — that weapon being a brush fire — entered a plea of not guilty in Grant County District Court on Monday. Arraignment for John Elizalde was scheduled for Monday afternoon, but in a court

NMED News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department issued several actions today to hold the U.S. Department of Energy accountable for failing to prioritize the cleanup of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s “legacy waste” for disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The continued presence of a large volume

CLOVIS, N.M. —A man in Clovis has been arrested in connection with a SWAT operation.On Tuesday, Feb. 10, around 8:17 p.m., officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance in progress at 3908 Weston Street.AdvertisementOfficers responded to the scene to find a man running into a residence while holding a

Cypress Garcia was shot to death at Lotaburger in August 2022

Courtesy/SFNF SFNF News: ESPAÑOLA — The Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the Española Ranger District as early as Feb. 18, 2026, pending all required approvals. The Blanco prescribed fire is a 718-acre broadcast burn located off Forest Road 144 west of Clara Peak and north

After five hours of emotional testimony and a 6-5 vote, New Mexico’s Stop Illegal Gun Act advances to House Judiciary amid fierce debate over gun rights and public safety

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. —A father in San Juan County has been charged after his 11-month-old infant was found dead in San Juan County.According to the sheriff's office, John Hannon was seen on a home security footage on Saturday, Feb. 7, pushing a stroller. The homeowner reported Hannon and told

OBAE News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) today announced six grants to implement or expand public Wi-Fi service across New Mexico. Two cities, two counties, a university, and an internet service provider received awards through OBAE’s Community Connect Grant Program, designed to

Bill would set limits on classroom phone use beginning with middle schoolers in 2026-27 school year

Sudden closure has local leaders demanding answers

Rep. Vasquez meets with providers at La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services

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

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

Police say man killed after fleeing an Amazon warehouse burglary should have been behind bars

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will be returning to Albuquerque just in time for Valentine's Day this weekend.The truck, which will be coming to Albuquerque for one day only, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Fans can expect brand new treats and limited merchandise, which includes keychains,

NM State Forestry: Fire is 70% contained and cause is still being investigated

Legislation could move quickly after being added to session agenda by governor

Lujan Grisham says she's hopeful legislators will 'get a lot more done' before session ends

Lawsuit alleges commissioners violated Open Meetings law

Albuquerque native was a lawyer for over 50 years

New Mexico lawmakers moved one step closer this week to enacting universal child care, as legislation advanced that would use $1 billion from the state’s early child education trust fund to pay for the program over the next five years. In a 7-3 vote Tuesday along party lines, the Senate

KIRTLAND – The Shiprock High boys basketball team pulled clear in the second half, outscoring Kirtland Central 29-20 in the final two quarters, picking up their second win in their last three games with a 47-31 win Wednesday night on the road at Bronco Arena. Junior Kaden Lapahie scored eight

House Speaker Javier Martínez, right, marches with members of Somos Acción and other demonstrators along Paseo de Peralta while heading to the state Capitol on Jan. 26 during an Immigrant and Worker Day of Action rally. Matt Dahlseid/The New Mexican The Santa Fe New Mexican System out of order: New

Seven of those featured say they thought they were attending an event for American Indian Day at the Roundhouse

Outgoing DOT secretary has held several roles in Lujan Grisham administration

Steven Valdez, 47, was convicted of killing his girlfriend in 2022

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…

Legislation backed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham would establish mandatory minimum sentences

Testimony interrupted by unauthorized livestream from courtroom

Hospital signage change follows release of Epstein files that showed years of contact between the late governor and disgraced financier

Republicans, Democrats square off on issues of public safety and the Second Amendment as legislation heads to House

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff At the start of the last full week of the 2026 legislative session, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales told the Daily Press the state’s budget has already passed through the House of Representatives, and is currently making its way through the state Senate. “That’ll be

Home Country By Slim Randles I don’t mind Boots. He just curls up quietly against my belly and stays put. But sleeping with Desdemona can be a bit unnerving. She snores. Sometimes she gets little bad dreams and scratches me, too. But hey, I get to come in out of

NMSLO News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) and the Mescalero Apache Tribe will host a public meeting in the large banquet room at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces on Feb. 25, to share updated information and gather feedback from

FARMINGTON – The third showdown of the season between Farmington and Volcano Vista’s boys basketball teams takes place on the road Thursday night in what will be an important test for both teams. The Scorpions enter Thursday night’s contest having lost four of their last five games including a 61-55

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 release limited information about shooting

By LILY ALEXANDER The Santa Fe New Mexican Two bills aimed at shielding New Mexico’s elections from federal action — particularly the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to the polls — are making their way through the New Mexico Senate. The measures, which cleared the Senate Rules Committee

A high-profile trial against social media company Meta continued into its second day in Santa Fe, with prosecutors accusing the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp of intentionally targeting teens and preteens to maximize advertising revenue while exposing young users to sexual exploitation and other online dangers.On Tuesday, jurors

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…

Deputies say man buried boy while he was still alive

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Rep. Vasquez says no evidence of security emergency to justify 'rash' action

After a three-year pause, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office plans a return to ‘On Patrol: Live,’ citing strong public and internal support, despite previous recommendations to cease participation

The Hurley Town Council voted to lease extrication equipment, also known as the “Jaws of Life,” from Gila Regional Medical Center during their regular meeting Tuesday. Eloy Medina, the hospital’s Emergency Medical Services director, said that Hurley’s Fire Department was the only one in the county that did not have

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Proposed changes to U.S. 180 through Silver City brought two residents to speak at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, saying the town needs to advocate more for the residents in the Juniper Street neighborhood whose access to the highway would be restricted. Part of the

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.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced that it will offer free professional technical assistance to four communities through its New Mexico MainStreet program.

Arturo Béjar alleges growth was prioritized over product safety

Sunland Park also makes top five, but data sample is limited

Legislation now moves to the House for consideration

Katharine Clark Candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER Los Alamos Thirteen Los Alamos County elected officials announced their endorsement of Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark for New Mexico Secretary of State, citing her effectiveness as Santa Fe County Clerk. Clark has led one of

SFStriders News: The Santa Fe Striders are proud to announce the 41st Annual Corrida de Los Locos 5-mile race and free 1-mile kids fun run scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026. This year’s event is open to runners and walkers to participate in an event that offers scenic views of

State early childhood secretary says she's on board with Democratic-backed plan

, N.M. —The Bernalillo County Commission has approved a new resolution establishing stricter expectations for large-scale AI data center projects seeking to operate in the county.The measure outlines financial, environmental, and workforce standards companies must meet.AdvertisementUnder the new guidelines, data center developers would be responsible for covering their own electricity

Los Alamos County Council gathers with Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) staff and residents Diane and Anthony Montoya, seated at center, to honor the Phoenix Award recipients during Tuesday’s work session. Back row from left, Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson, Firefighter Nicholas Lopez, Councilor David Reagor, Driver Engineer Michael Manzanares,

Students, families and staff can weigh in through Feb. 20

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.

A Flora Vista man with a recent history of domestic violence convictions and probation violations is now accused of killing his 11‑month‑old son, whose partially buried body was found in a ditch two days after he was reported missing. John Hannon, 43, was charged Feb. 11 with first-degree felony child

Report says nine children died in state custody in 2025

BLOOMFIELD — Sophomore Devon Johnhat scored 10 points to lead Bloomfield past Aztec 58-38 on Wednesday at Bobcat Arena, keeping the Bobcats on track for a district title despite a turnover-heavy performance. The victory sends Bloomfield (14-9) into Friday’s district game at home against Gallup with a chance to sweep

State lawmakers are focusing on education reform, with two bills aimed at improving math and reading skills nearing approval.

Officials with the county’s emergency services raised concerns about a state plan for the Hudson Street-Silver Heights Boulevard intersection during a stakeholder meeting for the U.S. 180 Corridor Safety Scoping Project hosted by the New Mexico Department of Transportation last Thursday. One of the proposed ideas for the project at

Solar-powered cameras will soon scan curbs, bike lanes and bus stops by issuing mailed tickets to violators after a 30-day warning period

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to have sale hearings in May, continue to accept public comment on deal

State land commissioner urges state, federal investigators to examine anonymous claims

The Lobos are gearing up for a crucial homestand against Utah State and Boise State following a recent win at San Jose State.

Most of New Mexico will remain dry throughout Thursday with a mix of sun and clouds overhead and temperatures well above average.

The City of Albuquerque says more than 1,000 people have given their input on what they want to see in the city's next police chief.

Backers of bill codifying greenhouse gas emission limits vow not to give up after latest defeat

Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed suit in 2023 against the company, alleging it failed to protect children from sexual abuse

Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill in her office on Tuesday, is set to retire this Friday following 24 years of service to the County and community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com By CAROL A. CLARK Los Alamos Daily Post caclark@ladailypost.com Following 24 years of service, Los Alamos

Seven Democrats joined all of their Republican colleagues in the New Mexico Senate in voting against the Clear Horizons Act.

Albuquerque - In 2007, then-New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was flanked by dignitaries from the University of New Mexico Hospital and lawmakers at a groundbreaking at UNM Hospital. The golden shovels turned dirt over on the construction of what would be the children's hospital wing. The wing was named after

The Senate Rules Committee voted 6-5 in favor of Senate Bill 17, with one Democrat joining Republicans in opposition.

Duhigg said the bill would "ensure New Mexico has legal tools to protect our elections from unlawful interference, whatever the source."

In recent years, the Office of the State Engineer has seen increasing reports of illegal water use and well drilling.

The U.S. Supreme Court will have the final say on whether to approve agreements between the states reached last year.

Hundreds of youth staged the protest over fears that immigrants will face deportation, family separation and violence.

Vasquez accused the Trump administration of violating airspace policies as an area west of Santa Teresa along the border remained closed.

“I think once a child’s cancer became a commodity to be traded on Wall Street, that’s the crux of the problem," Speaker Martínez said.

The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 99 after stripping an amendment that would have left punitive damages uncapped for corporate…

Arturo Béjar sat for hours of cross-examination by Meta's attorneys in an ongoing high-profile civil case in Santa Fe.

The New Mexico House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to enhance penalties for convicted violent felons who possess firearms illegally. This bipartisan move sends House Bill 49 to the Senate, demonstrating a collective commitment to public safety. The measure, passed by a 54–9 vote, raises the penalty for firearm

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is not only a day to celebrate our loved ones but also Pet Theft Awareness Day.

The U.S. Department of Energy faces $16 million in penalties over its delayed cleanup of radioactive and hazardous wastes.

Know who has pets. Make sure your animals have collars with tags and they are microchipped.

Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society made a lifesaving impact on thousands of animals last year, and the animal rescue is thanking sup…

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against a man accused of abuse that resulted in the death of his 11-month-old child.

Joe Dudziak, founder of homeless nonprofit Chaplain Joe's Street Outreach, died Oct. 27 at age 66 after a battle with cancer.

CYFD never removed the boy from his home, despite several investigations into the family for alleged abuse and neglect.

Police in Las Cruces arrested a woman accused of giving birth to a girl in a portable toilet and disposing her in the holding tank.

Tour the Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary during a Valentime's Day party Saturday, with smooches at the kissing booth with pooch Mari.

Lujan Grisham joins federal health care officials, pharmaceutical CEOs, scientists, researchers, actors and performers on the list.

Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a wide-ranging, passionate defense of President Donald Trump, repeatedly shouting at Democrats during…

A three-way race is taking shape for Taos County Magistrate Judge Ernie Ortega’s seat ahead of his retirement by the year’s end and the June 2, 2026 primary election. Three candidates are in the running thus far, including Taos criminal defense...

The Democratic Party of New Mexico's Judicial Council upheld a vote by the Taos County Democratic Party to remove their chair, Daniel Cordova. The Taos County Democratic Party County Central Committee voted to recall its Chair, Daniel Cordova, in...

Cesar Garcia, a man linked to a string of stabbings in El Prado and Española, was found not guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon during a jury trial in 8th Judicial District Court this week (Feb. 9-10). Garcia is accused of...

Van Der Beek shared in 2024 that he was receiving treatment for colorectal cancer.

Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound following the assault on a school in the small mountain …

When Chad Riden gives seniors in Taos County a ride,, it might mean a two-hour drive to a cancer center in Albuquerque, an optometrist in Santa Fe or a dental visit in Peñasco. But for those he transports, it provides critical care they otherwise...

Coconut is a one-month-old, 8-pound Nigerian Dwarf goat — and the newest member of the staff at the Taos Land Trust. Rejected by his mother for being the runt, he spends his days at Rio Fernando Park and goes home each night with a different staff...

State health officials urged New Mexicans to avoid unpasteurized milk and other raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection, the New Mexico Department of Health said in a news release. Health officials said they believe...

Attorneys for New Mexico and Meta made opening statements Monday (Feb. 9) in the state’s trial accusing the social media giant of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram from sexual exploitation. “We believe the evidence in this...

Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school districts and charter schools to adopt policies banning students from using their cell phones during the school day. If Senate...

Candlelight flickered across adobe walls and rustic vigas at the opening of a new Antonio’s The Taste of Mexico restaurant in El Prado last weekend (Feb. 6 - 7), casting a glow on diners sampling tamales and French vol-au-vent ...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. —A man has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter after being believed to be responsible for a deadly shooting in Las Cruces.The shooting occurred on Tuesday evening on West Amador Avenue. Shortly after 1 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a confrontation between two

SANTA FE, N.M. —Attorneys for Meta on Wednesday cross-examined a former senior company staffer who has testified about safety concerns on the company’s social media platforms, including internal research related to teen users on Instagram.Arturo Béjar, who previously oversaw security and safety efforts at Meta, has been testifying about his

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This comes a day after authorities investigating Guthrie's disappearance detained a man who says he was questioned for hours before being released.

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 is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from May 5–11, 2025. Animals currently in care: 32 Total intakes this week: 6 Adoptions and transfers this week: 6 Pending adoptions and transfers: 1 Foster hours:...

Town affirms free speech, supports immigrants Combines Planning and Zoning Commission with Historic Preservation Commission The council chambers were filled with applause after the Taos Town Council voted to approve a resolution stating that the...

Red River residents share cultural treasures at county meeting By Ellen Miller-Goins A small group of Red River and Questa residents gathered Thursday (Feb. 5) at the Red River Conference Center to talk about what makes their communities home —...

Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque will be renamed First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, the venue announced Wednesday.

Princess has endured more in a few months than most dogs do in a lifetime, and yet she has met every hardship with quiet grace and tender resi…

Travelers coming through the Albuquerque International Sunport will have a few new shops to get a feel and flavor for New Mexico.

Here comes the two "love birds" – the low-pressure systems that could spark off showers and snow showers across the western U.S.

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

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Isleta Amphitheater is undergoing a name change ahead of the 2026 season.The First Financial Credit Union has been named the official naming rights partner of Albuquerque's premier outdoor concert venue, which will debut as the First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater beginning with the 2026 season.AdvertisementThe venue, which

Going out for a meal and buying chocolate and roses are all common on Valentine's Day – but a local fitness expert says, "Why not work out?"

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

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 free youth track and field camp is set for Wednesday at the indoor track in the Albuquerque Convention Center.

The Federal Aviation Administration closed the airspace around El Paso International Airport for 10 days on Tuesday night, then lifted the restrictions on Wednesday morning.

Allison's Home Supply House receives a facade grant for the beautification of the exterior of the store. The grant is $5,000 for exterior improvements and is given to …

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

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent After opening Elevate IV Hydration on Yankie Street nearly a year ago, business owner Lucrecia Medina, RN, has now relocated the business to the College Street Plaza. It can be found at 301 W. College Ave., Suite 7. “The new space offers more privacy

Coffee with the Managers on Thursday, February 1, local officials and residents packed the Coyote del Malpais Golf Course clubhouse to discuss some of the most…

This week's Athlete of the Week isPromise Garcia of the Grants High School Lady Pirates Basketball Team. Promise had five treys and two field goals for a…

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge plans to implement prescribed burn projects on the refuge east of Roswell, potentially beginning on Feb. 16 with a burn window thr…

Lawmakers advanced a cloud-seeding pilot program in 2024, but it stalled in the Senate, sparking renewed interest in the technology.

Canadian authorities say the female suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted wound.

SANTA FE, N.M. —Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico has expressed regret over signing theComprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act(CARA) in 2019, a law that has been blamed for numerous infant deaths in the state. TheCARA law, which develops a care plan for drug-addicted babies to go home with their

The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down dro…

GRANTS, N.M. - Early February kept Cibola County in a steady winter fishing pattern: fewer new reports coming in, colder conditions limiting access at…

SANTA FE — On Monday, the House of Representatives passed two important public safety bills with strong bipartisan support.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Executive Director Shauna Hartley of Opioid Remediation Collaborative New Mexico updated the Grant County Commission at Tuesday’s work session on progress toward building substance misuse intervention and recovery resources. Hartley reported that renewed collaboration with Hidalgo and Luna counties has positioned their shared initiatives

The Roswell Police Department’s (RPD) relocation of its headquarters from downtown to the Roswell Air Center could progress more quickly if a related project on the ci…

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.

GRANTS, N.M. Nimitz Avenue Road Construction is set to begin February 16, 2026. Construction will be from East Sage Ave. to Clovis Ave.The road will be closed…

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and Dusty Young, Executive Director of the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)NEW MEXOCO High…

SANTA FE, N.M. – Oshay Jaramillo, executive director of Roberta’s Place, Inc., speaks on the New Mexico Senate floor during a recognition honoring the…

Pictured are Ethan (fourth from left) and Jason Allison (fifth from left), who posed with firefighters after receiving grant money for their store on Tuesday.

Timothy W.Sarver Sr.Timothy W. Sarver Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on February 1,…

SANTA FE — In response to new federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility rules that will cut food assistance for thousands of lawfully presen…

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

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

New Mexico Innovation Hub founder and CEO Davd Perez seeks to establish Santa Fe as a center of gravity for the innovation economy.

The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office has finished its qualification review of the federal and statewide candidates hoping to run in the …

The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending his officers, saying they won't be intimidated while carrying out Presiden…

The former engineering director said the company provides a "profoundly misleading" picture of the harm to youth on its platforms.

A former resident of the Sandhill Center alleges she faced repeated sexual assaults over several months in 2008 and 2009.

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program.

It's not clear yet how much obtaining the easements will cost as appraisals have yet to be completed, county staffers said.

Some of New Mexico's neighboring states — including both red and blue states — have embraced similar changes to SNAP.

A story on Page A-1 published Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, incorrectly stated two Democrats — Sens. Joseph Cervantes and Angel Charley — voted agains…

The lawsuit asks that a massive incentive package for the proposed AI data center be voided over the alleged violation.

Mark Scott outlined a list of city policies he believes need reassessing; the mayor says some are being evaluated.

Supporters of the measure say it would provide stability to New Mexico's child care assistance program for the next five years.

Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm t…

An anonymous 2019 email, addressed to radio host Eddy Aragon, alleges girls were buried on state trust land near the Epstein Ranch.

Democratic senators' concerns about Senate Bill 78 centered largely on nuclear waste and where it is stored.

Although the governor asked for 6% public safety raises, the budget that passed the House last week designated 1% raises.

The county manager scrapped a policy requiring people to provide their names and phone numbers to attend commission meetings.

Sen. Jeff Steinborn referenced the plans during talks about regulating microgrids like those associated with data centers.

In an earlier era, Britain’s royal family might have tried to bury the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with Jeffre…

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in G…

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

Many Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are struggling to get by after losing their permits to work inside Israel.

Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins has announced her reelection bid, entering a closely watched race Democrats have targeted in their effor…

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.

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.

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Feb 9 (Reuters) - Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported…

Chaves County Together with Veterans (CCTV) organized a free breakfast on Saturday for local veterans. The organization is in its third year and focuses on education a…

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a "self‑growing city" on the moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Saturday is Valentine’s Day, and the holiday will bring a busy weekend of events to express love in its many forms. This year, Chocolate Fantasia adds a third day to its annual celebration of the favorite treat, although three-day and two-day tickets for the

A new series of community forums is being launched to provide the public with updates directly from the Roswell City Council and administration regarding city projects…

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

Chaves County is set to welcome a state-of-the-art venue as shovels hit the dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for Space Jump Adventure Park, located of the north…

An asset management plan given a green light by the Roswell City Council in mid-2023 was presented to members of the Infrastructure Committee on Monday.

The state doesn't have the authority to ban private companies from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Meta argues the case is made up of "cherry-picked" evidence, including an undercover investigation by the state that violated Facebook's policies.

Bernalillo County DA begins three jury trials Feb. 9, 2026, involving charges of sexual assault and kidnapping, child abuse causing great harm, and aggravated battery and trespass.

Albuquerque - Most of the afternoon on Monday, Juan Tabo between Copper and Marquette was closed down, as law enforcement from county and federal agencies attempted to force a suspect to exit a home on the corner of Gable St. NE. The SWAT team from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that authorizes up to $1.5 billion in transportation bonds to fund state road improvements projects, bridge r…

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A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputy issued a summons to a Velarde man on two counts of felony child abuse, without providing any evidence in the court record that children were present at the scene.

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

Albuquerque - Many lives were impacted by 51-year-old Roman Kirby in a 3 decade span. In his last hours of life he reigned terror on the Duke City in a a February 3rd, 2026 critical incident. Kirby earlier in the day abandoned his vehicle near Eubank and I-40 after driving

A proposed “truth commission” to investigate possible crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein at his Santa Fe County ranch could, state lawmakers hope, make New Mexico a leader in seeking accountability in a scandal that has become one of the big…

Long-term plans for the city’s Parks and Recreation services were presented this week to the Roswell Finance Committee.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s pledge to make state-subsidized child care free to all may come with an asterisk under a bill designed to implement a copayment structure for New Mexico’s wealthiest families.

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RIO RANCHO — Castelion, a defense technology company, broke ground recently on a 1,000-acre manufacturing campus — known as Project Ranger — in Sandoval County, reinfo…

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Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov. Levi Hill/News-Sun Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, made the …

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

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson arranged to meet with Jeffrey Epstein at least nine times after the financier’s Florida conviction on sex crimes, including a visit to Epstein’s private island, newly released records show.

Detailed in a paper published by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, L.J. Krumenacker, adjunct professor of geosciences at Idaho State University, af…

The United States of America will be celebrating its 250th birthday in a few months. And community members have been planning local festivities.

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

From a parent worried about a toddler who swallowed a household cleaner, to a clinician managing a medication error, or emergency crews responding to a carbon monoxide…

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

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

SANTA FE — A bill that updates New Mexico's burglary laws to give prosecutors clearer tools for holding criminals accountable passed the Senate on Tuesday with biparti…

Up to four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency fo…

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.

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

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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

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The Roswell Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 800 block of El Dora Drive in east Roswell.

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

Imagine being in a public place when chaos suddenly erupts. An active killer situation can happen anywhere, anytime, and knowing how to respond could be the reason you…

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

Members of the City of Roswell Finance Committee on Tuesday recommended that Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the city's flood-related projects be awa…

Utility bills from the City of Roswell will include an increase in the water and sewer charges, according to information placed on social media Monday evening.

LaReyna “Reyna” Bravo has always had a passion for art, and as she embarks on a career as a commercial artist doing windows and murals, she is hoping that passion will…

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 Gallup Independent, the longtime newspaper serving a town of 20,000 on the border of the Navajo Nation, published its final issue Saturday (Jan. 31) due in part to what publisher Bob Zollinger …

Tribal media stations in New Mexico could receive about $430,000 as soon as this summer, if the Legislature embraces Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recommendation to help fill in federal funding …

The Village of Angel Fire plans to break ground on a new Fire Station No. 1 just south of Village Hall in April. The $6 million to $10 million building, measuring 12,898 square feet, will reduce …

Since 2022, Taos County has been reshaping how its emergency medical and fire services operate across the county. They have invested big into staffing, equipment and infrastructure in order to reduce …

The Red River Town Council approved a plan to update workforce housing at the Golden Eagle Lodge on the town’s east end Tuesday (Feb. 3). Mayor Linda Calhoun released the three-phase conceptual …

The state Office of the Medical Investigator has identified human remains found near the corner of Salazar Road and Bendix Drive last Tuesday (Jan. 27) and indicated they belong to an individual man. …

The Taos County Commission approved multiple resolutions this week that provides monetary and other support for businesses, events and community organizations across the county, including the …

The Village of Questa hosted the Kit Carson Electric Coop for another in a series of public information meetings about the cooperative’s green hydrogen production and energy storage project last …

ALBUQUERQUE — Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) announces a new partnership with CSI Aviation to expand lifesaving neonatal transport services for families in rural comm…

It's been a long time coming, but finally, compensation will be coming to New Mexicans and their families who were exposed to radiation from the testing of atomic weap…

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

George Reed McNeillOur beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, George Reed McNeill, passed away peacefully January 30, 2026, in Grants, New…

Nila BermudezNila Bermudez, a cherished homemaker, devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Grants, New…

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

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

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

A decades-old New Mexico newspaper is a thing of the past — the Independent in Gallup released its last edition Saturday.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between January 27 and February 2, 2026: Cortez Romero, Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.08) (First Offense), Speeding (Over by 1-10). Robin Maes, Transport Order For Court, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts). James P.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday became the latest high-ranking official to call on the director of a multi-billion-dollar compensation fund for wildfire victims to resign, following revelations last week that he accepted a six-figure payout for his own claims. According to documents obtained by Source NM and

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Fe man in Las Cruces after he was accused of kidnapping his pregnant ex-girlfriend on Jan. 4 in Arroyo Seco, then fleeing from police in her vehicle, before jumping out of the car during a chase.

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New Roswell City Manager Hessel Yntema, right, was sworn in on Monday morning by City Clerk Amalia Martinez, left. Deputy City Manager Mike Mathews watched the short o…

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A federal judge has once again issued an order to temporarily stop the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing its rules that barred members of Congress from co…

CARLSBAD — Names of people she was talking to started disappearing from Charlotte Devers’ mind, mid-conservation, a few months ago.

SILVER CITY — A recent report on how different states score their students as proficient in reading suggests that New Mexico may not rank last after all.

Ken Miyagishima It will be a head-to head match-up between Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has bowed out of the Dem primary, announcing he will run for Governor as an independent. That's a plus for BernCo District Attorney

SILVER CITY — It’s hard to believe that what’s become a defining feature of Western New Mexico University’s main campus in Silver City has only been around for a decad…

A group of protestors braved the severe cold and grayness on Saturday afternoon in Roswell.

Lawmakers blocked a proposal to give more power to district judges in New Mexico to deny bail for those charged with violent crime.

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.

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies charged a Hernandez man with trying to escape from custody after he tried to run from the Española Hospital, where he was in the intensive care unit for a bad case of the flu.

Alissa Maestas, from Española, is on the Vice President’s Honor Roll at Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado for the Fall 2025 semester. Students who complete the semester with a 4.0, or above, grade point average (GPA) are named to the President’s Honor Roll. Students who complete the …

Rep. Andrea Romero (Moore, Journal)Welcome back.At the Roundhouse: ICE may not melt away here even as the bill banning local governments from contracting with the three ICE detention centers is on the fast track to the Governor. . .Dem legislators are sending a strong message of disapproval--led by Santa Fe

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.

A 25-year-old South Carolina man is accused of beating the woman he lives with because he allegedly was angry that she was on her phone.

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

Sunday, Feb. 1 *Arno Bornkamp guest saxophone recital – 2 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music...Read More

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

Tesuque Casino is hosting a Valentine’s Arts and Crafts Fair in the Council Ballroom from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Tesuque Casino is hosting a Valentine’s Arts and Crafts Fair in the Council Ballroom from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Tesuque Casino is giving shoppers a

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

Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation on Friday called on the federal official overseeing a multi-billion dollar wildfire compensation fund to resign, following Source NM’s reporting this week that the official had applied for and received a six-figure payout. According to documents obtained by Source NM and New Mexico PBS,

Front page of the Jan. 26, 1943 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 26, 1943 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Charles Riley came in from the burning mountain to-day. He reports everything lovely. Jack Howell thinks the mail service between Springer and Tascosa will

Jay Mitchell, left, director of FEMA’s Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire claims office, received $266,000 for smoke and ash cleaning at his home in Angel Fire, right, according to documents Source New Mexico and New Mexico PBS obtained. His wife received more than $250,000. Jay Mitchell, left, director of FEMA’s Hermits

Editor's Note: This series appeared weekly in the print edition of the Las Vegas Optic from Nov. 2024-Jan. 2025. It is presented here in its entirety. This story, by local writer Jim Terr, involves a visit to Las Vegas by famous detective Sherlock Holmes in 1899. The original Sherlock Holmes

Prosecutors last week charged a man in connection with a December shooting inside a home near North Road and Tupelo Street in Las Vegas. Juan “Juanito” Gallegos, 21, faces charges related to the shooting that sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police allege

Even when crime raged at historic levels the legislature was getting nowhere with a tough on crime agenda. Now with 2025 stats showing homicide and overall crime down significantly in the state's largest city that agenda--epitomized by the repeated failure of the pre-trial detention bill--appears fated to stall again. Any

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

Antonio Romero Antonio Romero A Robertson High School senior is making steady strides towards his lifetime goal of attending a prestigious college – including coming close to securing a hefty scholarship that would cover the price tag. Antonio D. Romero, 17, is a semi-finalist for the Cooke College Scholarship. The

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

The Annual Chamber and RCCDC Banquet was a night to remember, and it came together because of an...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Far-left activists in Albuquerque and New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) erupted in protests and online tirades over the weekend following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, exposing what critics describe as another public meltdown fueled by none other than what many call “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” According

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

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...

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 ...

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

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

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

AG targeting oilfield crime Levi Hill/News-Sun Oilfield crime is an organized and booming business and it has caught the eye of New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, who was in Hobbs Tuesday to meet with local and Texas law enforcement to look at ways of protecting the life blood of

Tatum Elementary playground upgrade 60 years overdue Denise Marquez/News-Sun Tatum Elementary students braved the cold weather Thursday morning to attend a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new playground. When Tatum Elementary Principal Robn Hogue cut the ribbon during the ceremony the Tatum Elementary jumped and cheered. Several students

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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

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