By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With two new members in place, the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees discussed this week how far the hospital has come over the last several years — both financially and in services provided. Joining the trustees at Wednesday afternoon’s regular meeting were

The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss several items, all tied back to the district’s current financial situation. The first item on the agenda called for discussion regarding leasing the district’s golf course to the city of Bayard, as its upkeep has negatively

Isolated and scattered afternoon storms continued to build over the mountains this afternoon, with storms moving slowly around the center of high pressure. Similar conditions will continue heading into the workweek as temperatures remain well above average. More noticeable changes arrive by the middle of the week as the monsoon

We could discuss endlessly why a state with the well-deserved nickname the "Land of Enchantment" has undergone one of the greatest periods of population stagnation in its over 400 year history. Instead let's focus on one aspect of that stagnation impacting our politics. That would be how folks here are

Notably, the proposal would establish a “Super Emitter Program” that would define such a facility as one emitting at least 50 kilograms per hour in a single event. The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies

Following an article from Chalkbeat addressing its new elementary reading curriculum, Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 released a letter from Superintendent Eddie Ramirez on Saturday. The letter responded to a report from Chalkbeat that called into question the district’s adherence to Colorado Academic Standards and was critical to the Bluebonnet reading

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

ALBUQUERQUE – The field of 10 juvenile quarter horses which will head into the starting gate for the $3 million All American Futurity was set in place following a total of 28 trial heats held Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque Downs. The richest quarter horse race in the world will

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Military Institute football program has reached the state semifinals in each of the last three seasons. But despite that consistent success, the Colts have been stopped by the same opponent every year: St. Michael's. As the 2026 season begins, NMMI is determined to

The motorcycle rider has been taken to a local hospital with critical injuries

Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police activity reported in the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St NE, between San Jacinto Ave and Walker Dr NE. Details remain somewhat limited at this time but streets in the area have been blocked since shortly before 2:30 PM on Sunday, when APD officers

Suspect Nathan Burks was taken into custody

Forest Service News: The evening update announces that the Frijoles Fire increased today to 3,000 acres and remains 0% contained. The fire is burning in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo and east of Pojoaque. The fire is in the Española Ranger District

Advocates allege the utility's executives have flouted laws while trying to make the private equity firm's acquisition "too big to fail."

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August. “When the phone call came in and we heard the person’s story, we cringed and prepared ourselves for a possible heartbreak,” Gila

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mayor Jeff Youtsey said he spent several hours looking through an ordinance the City of Artesia passed in September 2021 regulating manufacturing and sales of cannabis products in the city limits.

Originally from Bandara, Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University, Petty and her husband, Brian, primarily work at the ranch full time. She is present for most all of the La Feliz Montana Ranch breedings, births, and early development. She works daily in her veterinarian office located onsite, which

Murray and his wife, Janis, are the “MJ” in MJ Farms. The couple arrived in New Mexico around the turn of the century after having raised horses in Utah because the money and opportunity in horse racing was better here.

Originally from Odessa, Texas, Mike Logan has been involved in breeding and raising quarter horses for fifty years. Mike Logan has bought, sold and raised enough horses to know something about how to get them prepped for sale day.

Public invited to attend noon auction with 300 available horses A total of 300 quarter horses and thoroughbreds consigned by breeders across the state will be sold at the annual New Mexico-bred Horse Sale at the Ruidoso Horse Sales Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at noon. “This may be

Victoria Garcia, 12, has faced enough agonizing health challenges to crush the spirit of a life-toughened grown-up much less a 12-year-old. But the young Carlsbad resident battles on, coping with every obstacle life hands her.

Consider Rabbi Feldman, who had been having trouble with his congregation. It seemed they could agree upon nothing, and controversy filled the air until the Sabbath itself became an area of conflict, and unhappiness filled the synagogue.

The museum, known officially as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, opened to visitors in 1992.

he Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.

Isn’t it tragic that some people go through life so negative and sour and bitter? And if you don’t watch out, they will infect you with their thinking.

The Cobb salad was born in 1937 at Hollywood’s famed Brown Derby Restaurant.

At Bataan Lake, catfishing conditions were good using nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass conditions were fair using shallow-driving crankbaits.

This delight serves six people.

Near Truth or Consequences at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure.

Jonathan Chavez caught four largemouth bass totaling 52¾ inches.

Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.

The HelpLine expands access to justice by connecting callers directly with trained court experts sole focus is providing direction to those who represent themselves in court and individuals with questions about a legal matter.

Trip Jennings On Saturday, a common question about journalism came up at a friend’s birthday party as the last fingers of daylight tapered into night. “Are journalists objective?” a man asked, his tone friendly. A fellow journalist and I looked at each other, hesitated, then almost at the same time

While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.

The San Juan County Fair kicked off Friday with the fair parade on Main Street in Farmington. Parade entries displayed the theme of “250 Years of Red, White and Blue!” It opened for entries Saturday, and events begin Monday and run through Aug. 15 at McGee Park. The fair is

FARMINGTON – There are some new opponents and some familiar rivals for Navajo Prep’s football team to navigate in the upcoming season. Shiprock and Santa Fe Indian School, both coming off struggling campaigns last season, join Navajo Prep in the newly aligned District 5-2A. The Chieftains drop from Class 3A

Officials in Montezuma-Cortez School District could have chosen a new elementary reading curriculum from more than 20 state-approved options. Instead, with little public discussion this summer, they picked one called Bluebonnet. It’s described as being “built for Texas students” and has drawn fierce criticism from some Texans for containing Biblically

The Aztec Municipal School District will host a first-ever district wide back-to-school event on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Fred Cook Stadium with a goal in connecting families to district and community resources ahead of the school year. Lauren Laws, superintendent, said the event will feature 63 booths from sites and

Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined families, educators and community leaders on July 31 in celebrating 183 Navajo students who were awarded the Chief Manuelito Scholarship through the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. Of those 183 students, a total 42 students from San Juan

New Mexico Voices for Children, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is launching a statewide community tour where they will share findings from the New Mexico Children's Roadmap. According to an NM Voices news release, the goal is to engage advocates, lawmakers, service providers and community leaders in conversations

Students from surrounding Tuba City schools and Diné College are celebrating a milestone in completing the first part of the CONVOY program at the college campus that brings science and Navajo tradition during a 10-week summer internship. The program, also known as the Cultural Approach of Navajo Youth to Biomedical

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate officially confirmed Mark Cruz to be the next Indian Health Service director under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Friday. Cruz, Klamath Tribes, was one of 74 Trump nominations confirmed in a 51-47 Senate vote before leaving town and returning in September. The

The Survivors’ Truth Commission – formally the House Special Investigatory Committee – presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated the 7,600-acre estate with a 28,600-square-foot main residence, roughly

ALBUQUERQUE – A trio of University of New Mexico football players earned spots on major national award watch lists Thursday, topping the program's entire preseason honor tally from just a few years ago on the first day of fall camp announcements. Linebacker Jaxton Eck was named to the Bronco Nagurski

Isolated and scattered afternoon storms have continued to build over the mountains this afternoon, with storms moving slowly around the center of high pressure. Similar conditions will continue heading into the workweek as temperatures remain well above average. More noticeable changes arrive by the middle of the week as the

Amid hot and dry conditions, the fire is expected to "exhibit active behavior" Sunday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A historical document from Los Alamos Concert Association archives. Courtesy/LACA Los Alamos Concert Association News: Eighty years ago, gaining entry to a Los Alamos concert required a government-issued pass at the main gate—all for the chance to hear the world’s finest musicians. Today, the Los Alamos Concert Association announces its

Collin Terrazas barricaded himself in a parking lot on Lang Avenue Northeast for several hours before police took him into custody. He is suspected of killing Dante Conley on Saturday.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- APD is investigating a critical-injury crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck on Albuquerque's westside Sunday afternoon. It happened around 2:30 p.m. around Ladera Dr. and 72nd St. NW. APD says the driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- APD officers are trying to negotiate with an armed suspect who is "refusing to exit an apartment in the Foothills Area Command" on Sunday. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St. NE at about 2:15 p.m. A food-delivery driver said a resident

Albuquerque – SWAT officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Collin Terrazas today after he was identified as the suspect in a murder on Saturday. That arrest happened in a busy parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Northeast Albuquerque. A viewer sent us video of the arrest and

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos Fire Department has been receiving calls about the smoky conditions In Los Alamos and White Rock. The County has confirmed that there is no fire threatening the County. The smoke in the community is being pushed in from the Frijoles Fire in the Sangre de

Pakistan's foreign minister says a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is not directed against any country. …

All passengers on a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, authorities say. The announcement by Congo’s health a…

Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. In Russia's…

Albuquerque - Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Victor Rivera-Jimenez for the road-rage murder that occurred Friday afternoon . Rivera-Jimenez, 35, is accused of fatally shooting Corsinio Martinez shortly after 7 PM on Friday as the men drove northbound on Unser Blvd. NW. A witness told police they saw

Hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining. However, interest in artificia…

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing Pueblo history, art, cuisine, and traditions through exhibits, archives, and cultural programs.

Victor Rivera-Jimenez faces a number of charges in connection with a road rage shooting last Friday near Unser Boulevard Northwest and Tierra Pintada Boulevard Northwest.

Two New Mexico students graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus during the spring 2026 term.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico is recruiting volunteers for its Los Alamos programs after serving 41 youth last year.

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Emilia Blackbaun’s cat mask won the grand champion ribbon in the arts and crafts category of the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair exhibits on display this weekend at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Kayleigh Hollowell’s green chile cheddar sourdough won the grand champion ribbon for breads during the

A Common Raven perches on a twig in the yard of a residence recently on Estante Way in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson About the Common Raven Source: allaboutbirds.org The intriguing Common Raven has accompanied people around the Northern Hemisphere for centuries, following their wagons, sleds, sleighs, and hunting

A group of children enjoy cool, sweet treats during the festival and fair Saturday at Ashley Pond Park as part of the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo weekend activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Dorian Sanchez of Annie’s Home Treasures based in Los Lunas, speaks with shoppers during the

Happy Sunday! It is quite a mild to warm morning in the Albuquerque Metro Area as temperatures have fallen into the 70s and upper 60s. Albuquerque's low temperature, so far, this morning has reached 75 degrees, which makes it about 10 degrees above normal. Today, near record heat is forecasted,

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

By Fr. Glenn Jones: This Sunday (August 9) we have that very well-known Gospel account of Jesus walking on water. It’s always a favorite—the subject of paintings, daily comparisons (“That guy thinks he walks on water!”, etc.), and for Christians a never exhausted source of hope while enduring difficulties. We

TA-39 Stoneyard laydown area in relation to the Ancho Canyon 100-year floodplain. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is proposing a permanent staging or laydown area at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) at Technical Area 39. The

LAPD News: On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Aragon Avenue and Pruitt Avenue in White Rock regarding a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers and medics located a 13-year-old

Smoke permeating from the Frijoles Fire burning east of Pojoaque, viewed early this morning from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by John Arrowsmith Forest Service News: The Frijoles Fire has grown to 2,052 acres overnight and is burning in steep terrain east of Pojoaque, 5 miles west of Sierra

Concert News: Each Friday evening First Presbyterian Church invites the community and visitors from all over the world to its sanctuary to enjoy a short concert (30-45 minutes) of music: organ, voice and piano, choral, chamber music, solo instrumental, jazz, and more. Black Mesa Brass Ensemble will perform 5:30-6 p.m.

Los Alamos National Laboratory post-doctoral researcher Alexius Wadell works on ArtIMis, a new artificial-intelligence ecosystem designed to accelerate scientific discovery. Courtesy/LANL Postdoc Hannah Patenaude conducts research in the Laboratory’s Molten Salts Lab, a facility for extracting tritium for use in nuclear fusion. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: The National Postdoctoral Association recently

NMHED News: SANTA FE — New Mexico will direct $700 million into college and university infrastructure starting this fall, as the Higher Education Department begins a multiyear rollout of capital outlay funding approved by the state Legislature. The investment will fund new labs, training facilities and campus upgrades at institutions

Meteoroid impacts are commonplace on the Moon, but artificial impacts are much rarer. Courtesy/Adobe Stock LANL News: Typically, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Postdoctoral Fellow Ben Fernando’s work deals with space debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, but in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 5, his attention was instead directed

NMHCA News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (NMHCA) is seeking proposals from organizations to help manage Rooted in New Mexico, a new workforce initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Rooted in New Mexico will help recruit, train, and retain health care workers in rural, frontier,

Daily Postcard: The beauty of Ashley Pond Park enhanced at sunset Friday. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos have several options at quarterback heading into the upcoming season, and Oregon transfer Luke Moga is looking to make his mark with his dual-threat ability. Moga is working to become more than just a quarterback who relies on his legs when plays break

PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – After finishing with a 2-9 record last season, the Portales Rams believe they're ready to turn the page. With 14 returning starters, the Rams enter the 2026 season with experience, depth, and a renewed sense of confidence. Head coach Jaime Ramirez says that continuity has made

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Best known for coaching high school basketball around New Mexico, Frank Dooley, passed away earlier this week at the age of 93. His granddaughter says he was so much more than a basketball coach. He also taught math, and coached other sports. She says her family

Albuquerque police are investigating a man's death after officers found him dead inside a home near Arizona Street.

Heat advisories and an air quality health alert cover parts of New Mexico as highs near 100 degrees and ozone levels rise.

Albuquerque's annual Fix It Clinic brought 25 experts together and helped more than 200 people save over 400 broken items from the trash.

The city’s Doggy Paddle event gave dogs a chance to cool off at Montgomery Pool as owners said the summer tradition also helps build community.

A market in Old Town waived vendor fees for local businesses, aiming to support makers and keep more money in their pockets.

Albuquerque - There is police activity at a residence in the 1100 block of Arizona St NE, which is located between Lomas Blvd and Marble Ave NE. A neighbor called 911 this evening to request a welfare check at the listed location. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrived at

Grab your tickets: the winning numbers for one of the largest Powerball jackpots have been drawn.

Parts of the U.S. will be able to at least see a partial eclipse, but how much totality will depend on where you live.

The technical would have been Clark's eighth of the season, triggering a one-game suspension for the Fever star.

President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to support her candidacy.

Texas politicians on both sides of the aisle are proposing different ways to address artificial intelligence, from taxing AI to requiring safeguards that could shut down powerful systems.

On Friday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hinted at possibly sitting Patrick Mahomes the entire preseason as he continues to recover from his knee injury.

The Texas Department of Public Safety provided a list of safety tips as students head back to school.

Even if you don't "like" the color pink, you may be drawn to it. There's science behind it.

The incident occurred Saturday near Expo New Mexico.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Staff at the New Mexico Wildlife Center were in the kitchen prepping the daily meals for some of their residents. Staff divided up meat from a deer leg and a whole turkey, and gathered some mice and rats for their carnivorous residents - like raptors, corvids,

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) — Families were at R-4 Creatings in Rio Rancho earlier today for their fourth annual STEM festival. The free event gave kids and kids at heart a look into the STEM field with hands-on activities and demonstrations of robotics, engineering, 3D printing, drones, and other educational

LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexicans gathered to support current and former service members in Los Lunas today. The "Hopes for Heroes" donation drive took place at Hunnings Field, all with the aim to help veterans in need. Folks could donate their large and small furniture and other household

The mural is a community-driven art project of Artesia Clean and Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful.

The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.

Bottomless Lakes State Park, located 15 miles southeast of Roswell, is a series of eight lakes surrounded by rocky red buffs.

We see again and again that the state Children Youth and Families Department doesn’t just have staffing and program issues, its decision makers come up short on common sense and common decency.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is escalating his fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch files, filing a federal lawsuit that seeks access to unredacted investigative records tied to Epstein’s alleged crimes in New Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, drawing sharp criticism from New Mexico senators.

Wages aren't sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.

Some agencies aren't tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.

The canine rooms at the center reopened on Saturday after renovations were made to fix a black mold problem.

Santa Fe County moved Cundiyo and Cerro Piñon to Ready status as the Frijoles Fire activity increased and closed NM 503 to most traffic.

"We don't have anything scheduled or planned yet, but what we want to do for sure is have a dialogue now that people can see it."

A jury awarded the plaintiffs, who owned an Earthship in the Greater World Community from 2010 to 2017, $32,000 in damages.

The project manages a private 56,000-acre reserve dedicated to protecting and recovering jaguars in northern Mexico.

The concept, based on the night markets of Asia, gives "Santa Fe-style" visibility to a range of communities and businesses.

As the IPRA Task Force does its work, keep one core truth in mind: IPRA’s sole purpose is the people’s right to know. Its inspiration was the …

"If we're able to take something apart and figure out that one thing and fix it, then you save yourself from buying a whole new $200 appliance," said FUSE Makerspace Director Jeff Debillis.

Centered on the Tewa word "Agin" — Pueblo artist Evone Martinez weaves tribal history and an MMIP prayer into the Isotopes' first Native American Heritage Night jerseys.

Santa Fe police arrested a 28-year-old man after they said he threw rocks at at least four moving vehicles and injured one driver.

Along with its roll call votes, this week the Senate also passed the Youth Poisoning Protection Act (S. 289), to ban the sale of products with…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations. But whether the public will get

Flames still moving east toward wilderness areas and north toward Cundiyo, still 0% containment

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, NM Political Report Here’s why both of New Mexico’s senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump’s Atty General by Pat Davis August 8, 2026 By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people from communities in western Canada…

By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two

The popular MMA fighter helped distribute 350 backpacks filled with school supplies on Friday.

A New Mexico judge has ruled that Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, created a public nuisance for the state’s youth and must fund a $567 million abatement plan to address mental health and exploitation issues.

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, carrots with unsalted butter, apricots Thursday: Orange chicken, brown rice, Asian vegetables, vegetable egg roll, pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges Friday: Salisbury steak, baby red potatoes, spinach, onions, whole-wheat roll

New Mexico Congressional Delegation News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding answers from U.S. Department

Scene as evening begins to fall Friday over Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Another scene as evening begins to fall Friday during the summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis One more scene as evening begins to fall Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August.

RICHARD CHESTEEN THOMAS March 27, 1935 – July 23, 2026 Richard Chesteen Thomas, Dick or Dickie to his family and friends, snuck off to Heaven on July 23rd, 2026. Richard was an amazing man who led an amazing life. He went from the farm to outer space. Born in 1935

Scene from the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Members of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC present the Colors during the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

On this date … 1936: The Tucumcari Daily News, the city police chief and more than 20 businesses announced a campaign to end reckless driving in the city. The campaign offered cash prizes of $5 and $2 to two local motorists “whose careful driving that week has attracted the attention

Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Today *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *Ribbon cutting and grand opening Chase Gentry Center for Workforce Education at Clovis Community College – 9:30 a.m., 3000 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Hosted by CCC, Clovis Economic Development,

Today through Aug. 8 *Lea County Fair and Rodeo – Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington. Information and tickets: visit https://www.leacountyfair.net/ Today *Dream Flights for veterans event – 7:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, Clovis Regional Airport, 459 Curry Road 11.5, Texico. Honoring eight veterans from Wheatfields Estates with a

Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined Meta $567 million and ordered safety measures including time limits for kids and AI chatbot restrictions.

The 50-49 vote came after a confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns about installing Trump’s former personal attorney.

Federal data shows Lake Mead fell Friday to a level just below the prior record-low set in July 2022.

Right-leaning legal activists and Elon Musk's AI company are challenging the right of private groups to sue to enforce several major laws.

It is being branded as a temporary pause, and many are hoping it won’t in fact be game over for Electric Playhouse in northwest Albuquerque.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a controversy that has spanned decades: what to do with a Civil War monument on the Santa Fe Plaza that was created to honor Civil War soldiers but offended Native Americans with a racial slur. Protesters destroyed the Obelisk six years ago and its

Los Lunas opened football practice in record heat as new coach Stephen Johnston takes over a team coming off an 8-4 season.

Police arrested a suspect for a deadly road rage shooting in northwest Albuquerque after officers found a man in a crashed vehicle Friday evening.

Eldorado heads into the 2026 season with a new starting quarterback after a 5-6 finish in 2025.

Volcano Vista opened its 2026 football season with returning leaders and young players stepping into bigger roles.

Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police Department activity in the area of Unser Blvd and Tierra Pintada Blvd NW. Details remain limited at this time. While on scene, we observed a deceased male on the sidewalk near the Walgreens, next to a gray Hyundai. Bullet casings fired by the suspect

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says officers located a victim in a crashed vehicle near Unser Boulevard Northwest and Tierra Pintada Boulevard Northwest.

JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss the case against two southeast New Mexico police officers for the death of a man in their custody. Last year, a jury convicted Jal officers Ceasar Mendoza and Robert Embly after they and a third officer handcuffed a

Summer heat has slowed food truck business and pushed one Albuquerque truck to 120 degrees inside despite three AC units.

People interested in learning about data centers being planned within Roswell and Chaves County are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC).

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) announces the 2026 Heritage Buckle winner for the Southeast Region. "The future of agriculture …

Bataan Lake: The most recent report was received on July 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for …

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Cobre Consolidated School District students returned to the classroom on Monday, and newly hired Superintendent Verenice Gutierrez joined some of them. During a trip to C.C. Snell Middle School on Wednesday, Gutierrez introduced herself to students in several classrooms, sitting in on lessons and

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across the 14 accredited

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early Saturday after approving a stopgap spending bill but declining to advance legislation that would require photo ID for voting. In a rare overnight session that began on Friday, senators trudged through a slew of measures, confirmed President Donald Trump’s

Cibola enters 2026 with a young roster after losing 22 seniors, and the Cougars want to build on last season’s 5-6 finish.

Thousands of Albuquerque Public Schools students returned to class as district leaders set goals for belonging, academics and school safety.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reacted after the ruling and said the court’s decision sets a precedent for other states. He said the payment is an appropriate remedy.

A family says they're still living in fear even after the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT team raided their neighbor's home, arrested two people and condemned the house last week.

A woman accused of stealing nearly $6,000 from a bedridden man she cared for has been arrested and appeared before a judge.

Domestic violence underfunded, undertracked

After nearly two years as two schools in one building, students from the separate schools are uniting under a new principal at Chaparral.

Four New Mexico districts opt out of the state's required Amira AI reading test after parent backlash over student voice data.

The irrigation district received $7,000 to $9,300 from the BLM each year — until January 2025, when the payments stopped.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a big change to New Mexico's legal system for up-and-coming attorneys. Instead of being forced to pass the bar, aspiring lawyers now have a new path option to avoid that test, under certain conditions. "We think that it will improve access to lawyers and the

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The very first former Albuquerque Police officer to face sentencing next month in the DWI corruption scheme is asking for more time. Former APD Lieutenant Justin Hunt is scheduled for sentencing on September 15 in Santa Fe. In a motion filed Thursday, Hunt's attorney said

Heat advisories cover Albuquerque and other parts of New Mexico as temperatures near 100 degrees and more advisories return Saturday.

The measures are a sign of the changing landscape of modern campaigns.

The fundraiser will precede the kickoff of the weekend's Santa Fe Indian Market festivities, but will feature art of its own.

Authorities say a heavy-lift helicopter battling a Utah wildfire has crashed and an uncontained blaze in Oregon killed a bulldozer operator. T…

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Meta is being forced to pay and change the way it does business. A New Mexico judge ordered the social media giant to pay more than half a billion dollars and make changes to how Facebook and Instagram serve their young users. New Mexico Attorney General

City police said they responded to several calls Thursday evening reporting a man throwing rocks at vehicles on Cerrillos.

The Third Judicial District Attorney's office didn't explain why it decided not to prosecute a referred felony assault charge.

As parents and caregivers prepare for another school year, packing a nutritious lunch is often at the top of the daily to-do list. We carefully choose sandwiches, frui…

Dr. Allan Haynes wasn't really supposed to be working at the emergency room in Clovis that weekend. His real job was at University of New Mexico's Medical Center in Albuquerque where he said his supervisors frowned on "moonlighting," which he was doing in the community where he grew up. On

Updates will be added throughout the week

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Get an early look at new ads national Democrats just launched to protect Vasquez in 2nd Congressional race by Pat Davis August 7, 2026

Volunteers are invited to pitch a tent and get their hands dirty during a free workshop all about helping the environment and restoring a healthy ecosystem. From Aug. 14-16, the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation – a group dedicated to the conservation of natural resources throughout the state – will conduct an

New Mexicans in Albuquerque’s Westside and most of southern New Mexico are getting an early taste this week of the political ads set to take over the airwaves and digital devices through November. The national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said this week they are launching a new ad campaign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of…

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as of Thursday, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas …

SANTA FE — The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating child care centers…

Much to the delight of Brian Luck, the superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), the first morning of the school year went smooth.

Military GPS jamming allegedly caused plane crash that killed four crew members and sparked $37.7 million wildfire

Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season.

New Mexico House of Representatives Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) on Friday publicly urged the Doña Ana County Commission to fill a vacant seat, and pushed back against the Republican minority leader’s call for the body to leave the position open until the general election.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Friday lauded this week’s $567 million judgment against Meta Platforms Inc. as “historic” and wide-ranging, but also railed against decades-old laws that he said continue to limit his office’s ability to protect kids online. New Mexico First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid late

WASHINGTON — Congress is considering a hike of hundreds of billions in dollars in defense spending, which would represent a surge in military funding not seen since World War II. Whatever the exact level of spending ultimately flows to military installations and defense contractors, some states will likely benefit far

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, giving the agency its first administrator since President Donald Trump took office last year. The 51-47 vote confirmed more than 70 nominees as part of one package, including the administrator of the Transportation

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to lift its blockade of wind energy projects and resume the permitting process that has ground to a halt during President Donald Trump’s second term. Under Trump, the Pentagon has stopped conducting the national security reviews that are required for wind

The Trump administration is increasing its efforts to turn more control of federal education money to the states as it continues working to dismantle the Education Department. Six states have received waivers allowing them to consolidate more than $109 million in federal education funding and bypass certain requirements for local

U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, and the employment count for earlier months was revised downward by 103,000 jobs as labor shortages begin to weigh on hiring, according to new statistics released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. “There’s no sugarcoating the overarching message in the July

Hailey Allred and Jessica Perigo don’t know each other, but last year they were both financially insecure and living in abortion-ban states, where reproductive health clinics and maternity wards have closed in recent years, when they unexpectedly became pregnant. Both found a local crisis pregnancy center offering free ultrasounds to

WASHINGTON — Even before Haitian immigrants in Ohio officially lost their Temporary Protected Status, the Department of Homeland Security required dozens of them to report to immigration appointments and accept ankle monitors, according to their attorneys and local advocates. The practice of using electronic monitoring appears to only be happening

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse that may be upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised. Police arrested a Las Vegas man this week and charged him with sexually assaulting a child seven years ago. Michael A. Helm, 36, is charged with felony counts of criminal

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News NM lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon after fatal medical flight crash and wildfire by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s congressional delegation, led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, demands answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military GPS jamming allegedly caused a medical plane crash, killing four crew members and igniting a 32,000-acre wildfire that cost taxpayers $37.7 million. Just before midnight May

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Bill to restrict cannabis, smoke shop locations goes up in smoke by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news New protections approved for ABQ workers speaking up at City Hall by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety Albuquerque man gets 17 years in prison as repeat shoplifting offender by Pat Davis August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Jumbo prawns served over parmesan polenta and calabacitas was served as a special menu item at Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen & Bar inside the Castañeda Hotel. The eatery recently expanded its menu options to include lunch and dinner. A new, expanded menu has pulled into the Castañeda. Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen &

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico abatement fund after a judge found the company’s platforms contributed to the youth mental health crisis in the state, marking another major blow to Big Tech in a growing wave of child safety litigation. The order, reported by

The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is now $4.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded as of Thursday, July 30, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.…

SANTA FE — Friday marked the final day of a decade of service in the New Mexico House of Representatives for Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces). The represen…

A new bridge over the Felix River just this side of Hagerman has been completed and opened for the first time. The bridge will shorten the distance to points south and…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday announced a new way for law school graduates to become licensed to practice law in the state by working under the su…

A drug-resistant fungus that can be deadly in health care settings has been confirmed in 23 states — and Texas has reported more cases than any other state.

NEW YORK — Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who was the first woman from her party to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ powerful Appropriations Committee, has di…

A newly released preliminary report offers the clearest picture yet of the deadly Colorado wildfire that killed four firefighters, including Arizona firefighter Nichol…

Brigadier General Jack R. Fox passed away on July 18.

Chaves County Commissioners have decided to schedule two public hearings about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax, which would require voter approval on the …

It’s never too early to start looking at colleges. Some kids even start looking at the next step in their junior year of high school. Senior year is a bittersweet time…

Alyssa Begay's growing concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the country has driven her to push for action before similar developments reach the N…

Tribes and environmentalists are trying to figure out how to restore extra protections to nearly 3 million acres of federal land in southeastern Utah after President D…

A Mexican cartel leader was reportedly arrested after allegedly ordering the killing of a 23-year-old influencer who was shot to death while livestreaming from a Mexic…

(This story was updated to add new information.) About two dozen employees with KRIS 6 News were laid off Aug. 4, according to a producer at the news station. A spokes…

New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency was stonewalling the state’s…

WASHINGTON — A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, joining the ranks of meteoroids, wayw…

An El Paso man accused of stabbing his mother to death told detectives that he hated her and was "triggered" during an argument at a South-Central area home, court doc…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building. A press release from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this week announced that the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent High temperatures and a lack of moisture have created an increase in suburban bear sightings this summer, and residents of the Little Walnut area near the base of Gomez Peak have noticed frequent visits from a new furry friend. “We’ve lived in this house

Three independent and internal reviews have concluded a Portales police officer's use of force in the July 25 shooting of a dog was objectively reasonable and consistent with department policy, City Manager Scott Mitten said in a presentation to City Council this week. The Portales Police Department's Use of Force

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein’s New Mexico secrets: Truth Commission details failures, evidence and what comes next by Jesse Jones August 5, 2026

From left: Mario Salas, Ava Miller and Elizabeth Caldwell pose for a photograph at The Optic office on July 23. Miller, 16, is a local student accepted to the United World College in Montezuma. Ava Miller may be the first local teenager to attend boarding school in her own backyard.

By Kevin Hendicks and Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News New Mexico sues DOJ over blocked access to unredacted Epstein files in Zorro Ranch probe by Kevin Hendricks August 5, 2026

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s top prosecutor is taking the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court, accusing the agency of blocking access to unredacted Epstein investigative files the state says it needs to finish a criminal probe of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the complaint

A Las Vegas man is facing felony escape charges after he allegedly violated the terms of house arrest on two separate occasions while awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors first charged 52-year-old Leonard L. Lucero with escape from a community custody release program on June 12 and again on

Bilgesu Sümer, a political science professor at New Mexico Highlands University, is shown Friday at the state Capitol in Santa Fe after finishing his last day of work at the university. Sümer, a Turkish national and the university’s only political science professor, says he was pushed out after university officials

A Jeep Grand Cherokee driver traveling at “a high rate of speed” lost control near the intersection of 21st and Norris streets early Saturday, crashing into and disabling the traffic signal there. Clovis police said the driver, the only one involved in the crash, was transported to a Texas hospital

Clovis Municipal Schools will continue allowing the public to speak at board meetings, but anything said must be limited to agenda items under a new policy. The policy was adopted by school board members at their July 28 meeting on a 6-1 vote. The board’s newest member, Nick Wiegel, cast

By Stephanie Schardin Clarke, New Mexico Secretary of Taxation and Revenue — Recently, some New Mexico lawmakers urged Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special session and eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax outright. On its face, it sounds fair — especially to New Mexico’s working families. Commentary Stephanie

A taxpayer-funded New Mexico House special committee created to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at Zorro Ranch has released its long-awaited interim report — and after months of work, a large outside legal team, 20 subpoenas, and access to more than 100,000 records, the panel produced virtually nothing New Mexicans did

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has hitched his reelection campaign to a full-blown radical anti-ICE activist in a new left-wing video attacking Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham, a former Marine, police officer, and undercover detective. The video, posted directly by Vasquez on X and credited to Courier New Mexico, features Ben

SANTA FE — Registration for the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through Aug. 31.

In a press release on Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities will receive a combined $50 million in state fu…

First Tee launches unique homeschool program

NM Museum of Natural History & Science researchers identify new bird-like dinosaur species in Northwest New Mexico

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The town’s advisory group for the Silver City Museum conducted a brainstorming session during their meeting Monday night to help determine what topics they should delve into in the coming months, when a proposed change to town code would also make the group the

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Jason C. Pierre has been operating restaurants in Silver City since 2021, and he is hoping the new location of La Vie Est Un Bistro will prove to be the spot to see his business take off. “Business started off slow at the beginning,

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

New Food Services, Security Upgrades, and Mesa View Grand Opening Amerika Rougemont, ReporterGRANTS, N.M. -The Grants Cibola County Schools board meeting…

GRANTS, N.M. Last week, we explored how New Mexico's uranium boom gave rise to Uranium Capital Speedway, a volunteer-built dirt track that became a gathering…

Tiger Muskie fishing continues as school begins BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – August opened with Bluewater Lake still offering fair-togood tiger muskie fishing,…

Rugged West fundraiser will support a Cibola County child facing a terminal or critical illness GRANTS, N.M. – Players will get muddy for more than…

Phillip JaramilloPhillip Jaramillo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Grants…

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday by Kevin Hendricks August 4, 2026

TUCUMCARI - Last Monday, Seed to Salad graduated from its food-trailer roots when it reopened at a brick-and-mortar site at the former Hitching Post Cocktail Lounge. A day later, Rubee's Diner abruptly closed after more than two decades in operation. Seed to Salad previously operated its salad business in a

PORTALES - The midnight madness tradition continued Monday for the Portales Rams football team, signifying its eagerness to kick off the season. For the 15th-straight year the Rams began fall practice after the clock struck midnight, the first day the New Mexico Activities Association allows high school practices. Most other

PORTALES -- Excited. Optimistic. Good team chemistry. At least that's how two redshirt players are describing the Eastern New Mexico University football team less than a month before the season begins. Deandre Jackson, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver from El Paso, and Malakhi Hannah a redshirt senior defensive end from

William Robins has spent years turning fabric into art. Whether he's designing a custom piece, altering a wedding dress, or helping bring a client's vision to life, he tries to bring his passion for fashion into every stitch. Along the way, he's learned that listening to people and creating something

I found Jesus on a cruise ship. That’s right, he was standing quietly in the corner of the elevator when I got on one evening. He didn’t say anything, but it was definitely him, right down to his long hair, beard, white robe and sandals. He even had a sash

FLOOD PROTECTION LIBRARY REFERENCE COLLECTION Revised June 2026 (Documents located in Southwest Room) • Addressing Your Community’s Flood Problems: A Guide for Elected Officials. Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. and the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force, 1996. Ref. 363.349 Wri • Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to Flood Insurance

If you had asked a faithful Jew, right before the time of Christ, to explain why there is so much suffering and death in the world, his answer would not have looked like the answer that evangelical Christians tend to give. We focus on Genesis 3, and the rebellion of

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By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley. The revised Aug. 3 agenda calls

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news City Council cracks down on stolen copper, brass sales by Jesse Jones August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

TUCUMCARI - An estimated 500 to 550 people went through the doors of the city's convention center Saturday during the 54th edition of the Rattler Reunion. Kathy Segura, treasurer of the Tucumcari alumni event's board of directors, said attendance was slightly lower than she anticipated, but gatherings at other events

TUCUMCARI — An accidental wrong-way driver on Interstate 40 led to a collision that led to one death and three injuries. The crash occurred about 10:30 a.m. on July 27 near mile marker 333 of the interstate. Sharon Lynn Semelsberger, 72, of Phoenix later died at a hospital of her

Two Logan High School coaches — including one who was fired — were recently honored during the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s summer conference. Glynna Strand was named Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year after the Lady Longhorns won the Class 1A team title in May. Strand

My deep gratitude for the recent rains has been joined by the realization that my lawn mower has seen more action in the past few weeks than it has in the past few years combined. It’s a legacy that I am proud to continue. When my mother moved to New

CAVU. If you’re a pilot you may know what CAVU means. Related to aviation and weather, it signifies a report: Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited, meaning you can expect clear skies for your flight. I’ve thought how CAVU can also relate to many other subjects. For one, living and traveling in

The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that it would be good for the environment. Richardson clearly wanted some “big” ideas as part of

Every system people create takes effort to keep working. Someone must keep fixing the problems that otherwise pile up until the system fails. None are “set it and forget it.” This is true for all systems of government: democracies, constitutional republics, monarchies, and communist dictatorships. It even applies in the

Years ago, when I was on active duty, we had a saying that went, “I’m sure glad I found out about him before we got overseas.” The thought holds true for would-be allies and friends on a broader scale. At the nation-state level, an ally would be a friendly nation

Clovis Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: * Luke Baker, 19, driving while under the influence, possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor, negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication) * Saul Bejarano, 27, receiving stolen property (over $2,500) * Alicia Boone,

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 28 and August 3, 2026: Juan Trujillo, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Steven G. Jimenez, APO Arrest Order. Ashley Tapia, APO Arrest Order. Noelle Aspen, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Beverly Padilla, Criminal Damage to Property (Household Member) (Under $1,000).

LOGAN - More than 200 people attended a ribbon-cutting Saturday morning for the village's $8.5 million Canadian River Recreational Complex, but quite a few attendees didn't wait to use it. Minutes before the ceremony, dozens of children and their parents were on the outdoor basketball courts, playground and bicycle pump

A ZZ Top tribute band. Local country crooners. Mutton bustin’ and bull riding. And don’t forget the fried foods, carnival rides and livestock exhibits. It’s county fair time in eastern New Mexico. Quay County kicks off the festivities Thursday, followed by Curry County (Aug. 11-15) and Roosevelt County (Aug. 18-23).

TUCUMCARI — The city of Tucumcari’s long-awaited audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, contained 11 findings — the most since 2017 — and that a vast amount of financial data “were not available or were deemed unreliable, inaccurate and/or unreconciled.” The audit was classified a disclaimer of opinion,

Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s federal corruption trial opened this week with a stunning defense: she may have taken money that did not belong to her, but her attorney argued she did not steal from taxpayers. Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the

DEMING — State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) announced that new groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in Southern New Mexico has be…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s attorney general says he’ll take the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court if it doesn’t hand over records tied to his fentanyl investigation by Aug. 17 — records DOJ says his office never had a legal right to request in the first place. The

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commentary by Robert Lujan, Albuquerque — As a decade long Local 214 executive board member, I worked to elect Democrats alongside the larger brotherhood I proudly support as they push for permitting reform. My brothers in the trades need common sense leadership at the federal and local levels… now. Commentary

There's something rewarding about stepping outside and picking a fresh tomato, snipping a few herbs for dinner or watching a pepper plant you've nurtured produce its f…

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

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

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

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.

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

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

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

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — State Senate Republicans want New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission to put two of the state’s most prominent Democrats under oath — gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury — and they’re warning the commission’s credibility is on

MainStreet de Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas will co-host a free community celebration marking the opening of the newly restored Railroad Avenue in the Historic Railroad District on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor David Romero and MainStreet de Las Vegas Board President Louie Trujillo

Pat Davis, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— A Sandia Pueblo plan to claim control over about 10,000 acres of national forest, wilderness and public recreation areas on the western slope of the Sandia Mountains – known as the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area – will not be

The weeks-long inter party fight to choose a lieutenant governor nominee ended just where the state Democrat Party’s gubernatorial nominee wanted it. With 477 votes cast from the party’s 500 State Central Committee members, outgoing Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard bested State Senator Harold Pope 53%-46%. The Haaland-Garcia Richard ticket

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

The New Mexico Court of Appeals denied an appeal by former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer and perennial candidate Kimberly Skaggs to be released from jail pending trial following her arrest for th the fatal hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Doña Ana County. A district court judge had ordered

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

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

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

The rise of Xander Perez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two people were treated for stab wounds and one of them is facing felony charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a west side home last week. Prosecutors arrested 65-year-old Arturo R. Saiz on July 20, alleging that he attacked a woman and stabbed her during an

New Mexico Highlands University is officially looking for a new president. During a board meeting Tuesday, regents of the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., voted 3-2 to hire an outside firm to search for the institution’s next president — who will be the third person to hold the position

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

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) faces a lawsuit following the July incident of a 15-year-old U.S. citizen traveling alone toward the Mexican border. The state agency maintains that its decision to pursue reunification with the youth’s mother took legal precedence, while

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

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

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

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

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

The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games were held June 17-21, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Athletes from both New Mexico and out of state came together to compete in more than 20 sports at multiple venues throughout the city. Congratulations to all of the outstanding athletes

Rotary District 5520 and the Rotary Club of Las Vegas recently announced the results of the Sonny Brown Business of the Year competition for all of New Mexico and West Texas. Olivia Silva and Olivia’s Café has won the Small Business category out of all the small businesses nominated throughout

The Trump administration told a federal judge earlier this month that the Trump administration had deliberately canceled grants in “Blue States” who had awarded their electoral votes to Kamala Harris and/or “has two Democratic-caucusing Senators.” A number of grants to New Mexico energy projects were included, the government now admits.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico could leapfrog nearly every other state in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend New Mexico as the fourth state to vote in the 2028 primary calendar, putting Hispanic, Native American and border-state voters

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

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

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Calendar: Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 *Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and...Read More

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Hikers, climbers and neighbors who use trails on Sandia Mountain’s west face could see their access change under a land transfer proposal the Sandoval County Commission endorsed last month. Now, a newly formed coalition of residents is urging lawmakers to reject the transfer, saying

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

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

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Pueblo governors joined New Mexico’s entire congressional delegation Wednesday to defend federal protections around the Greater Chaco landscape, saying thousands of cultural sites could be at risk if the Trump administration rolls back the current safeguards. All Pueblo Council of Governors Chairman Joey Sanchez

Submitted by Rep. Kathleen Cates, District 44 We live in a time where nearly everything requires an app or an account on a website. But what would you do if you simply couldn’t access the resource you needed? Imagine you log in to a state-run website to update your health

“It’s the economy stupid.” That was the catchphrase coined by Bill Clinton strategist James Carville during their successful 1992 run for President. At the time the country was just coming out of a recession with modest economic growth. State Senator Antonio “Moe” Maestas represents District 26 covering portions of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.

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

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

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

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

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

Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.