A quick peek down the Española Valley football roster shows there are a few Trujillos on the list. Well more than a few. More like a whole bunch. And they’re all from the same extended family. What’s more, they’re all making an impact as the Sundevils drive for the playoffs

Seven state candidates join local Democrats at Fort Lewis College

This week was about streaks as Dulce ended a long losing skid while Española Valley and Pojoaque Valley have now won consecutive district games. Española Valley 50, Rio Grande 0 Top Sundevils receiver Benny Trujillo took on a large role as a running back this week and sped his way

Las Cruces City Council will consider annual fees of up to $8,000 for long-vacant properties under a proposed registration and monitoring program.

WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday. The 34-year-old woman was released pending results of toxicology

U.S. Census: Fewer second homes in Taos County More than one in four homes in Taos County currently sit vacant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey covering the years 2020-2024. The first such study drawn...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived.

Carlsbad’s annual Mayor’s Energy Summit will examine how Permian Basin oil and gas production affects the national energy industry and local economy. Scheduled for Oct. 22, the event features Bureau of Land Management, industry and business leaders, a workforce award, technology and economic-impact presentations, and former NFL player Mark Ingram

New Mexico fishing conditions vary by species and region this week. Anglers seeking catfish should try Bill Evans Lake near Silver City or Oasis State Park near Portales, where bait fishing is productive. Trout anglers will find the best action in northern waters, including Hopewell Lake, Lake Maloya, the Pecos

New Mexico anglers should head north for the best trout fishing this week, with strong action reported at Hopewell Lake, Lake Maloya, the Pecos River, Rio Grande and San Juan River. Catfish are biting fair to good at Bill Evans Lake and Oasis State Park, where cutbait, dip bait and

The billboards advertise a $5,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that leads to the location of Wade Taylor or conviction of those responsible. The post New efforts in search for missing Alamogordo Marine appeared first on Ruidoso News .

An opinion piece argues that livestreaming Army Major Nidal Hasan’s execution would turn punishment into a barbaric public spectacle. While condemning Hasan’s Fort Hood murders and acknowledging the legal death sentence, it urges Christians and President Trump to reject the proposal on moral, biblical, human-rights, and national-security grounds, insisting executions

From the heavens above to the depths of the sea, the Psalmist recognizes the wisdom, power, and splendor of God revealed in the world around us. The post Pastor’s Sermon: Stop and enjoy God’s beautiful creation appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Preservation advocates gain time to challenge demolition plans at Sunspot Solar Observatory, though federal officials still intend to remove the facilities.

City of Durango Tuesday, Oct. 20 City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Mayor Woodruff Office Hours, 10 a.m., Durango Public Library lobby, 1900 East Third Ave. Thursday, Oct....

As autumn brings cooler temperatures to southeast New Mexico, outdoor enthusiasts can explore sinkhole lakes, wetlands, sand dunes, rugged OHV trails, and mountain landscapes. Highlights include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, birdwatching, off-roading, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing at Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mescalero Sands, Haystack

New Mexico overcomes penalties, turnovers to come back and down Hawaii Albuquerque Journal

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second annual Community Gathering on Monday, October 19, from 6–8 p.m. at Lantern Ridge Market in Sandia Park, bringing residents, community leaders, and elected officials together for an evening focused on issues shaping the future of

Lobos hope to build on Hall’s hot start against WSU Albuquerque Journal

El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top

Learn why stars twinkle in the night sky and the actual shape and color of the giant masses of gas illuminating the darkness overhead. The post Learn Science with Dr. V: Do stars really twinkle? appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A look at fishing conditions across NM. The post Chasing trout or catfish? appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Voters in Rio Arriba County will be asked to invest in the state’s public colleges, universities and specialty schools in the Nov. 3 election. Higher Education General Obligation Bond 3 (referred to as GO Bond 3) is asking voters to approve more than $351.57 million to fund renovations, upgrades and

North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation. While Paramount’s “Street Fighter” took the first-place spot, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters according to studio estimates on Sunday, most of the attention

The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002,

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced plans to close a historic public golf course in the nation’s capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his long-sought renovation. Trump posted on social media about his intent to shutter the

Durango Police Commander, Nick Stasi, demonstrates the Flock automated license plate readers in his office in April. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald, File In my last column about automated license plate readers, I wrote that the easy answer is choosing public safety or privacy. The greater work is protecting both. So, what

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump’s popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders’ strategies in the Middle

UNM will host North Dakota State on Saturday in battle of top teams in MWC

Tohatchi junior Kaden Skeet finishes in first place for the varsity boys in the 2026 Miyamura Invitational with a time of 17:48.88, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at Red Rock Park in Gallup. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record)Lee Begaye FARMINGTON – With the fall prep sports season entering into its

Richest quarter horse of all-time earns 19th career win in Saturday feature

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle defends during the second half of Game 7 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs series Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DENVER —

I have spent much of my career studying state legislatures: how they work, who serves in them, and how the rules governing legislative service shape representation. That research is one reason I support Constitutional Amendment 4, which would allow New Mexico legislators to receive a limited salary. A few years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump Tower had just opened and “The Art of the Deal” was three years from publication when 38-year-old Donald Trump suggested he could negotiate Russian arms control better than Ronald Reagan. “It would take an hour-and-a-half to learn everything there is to learn about missiles,” Trump told

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Martinez feels like Donald Trump has made a fool of him. The 28-year-old maintenance technician from Casa Grande, Arizona, voted for the Republican president expecting to get a thriving economy and no wars. Instead, gas prices are so high that Martinez returned one of

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A military service member has died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game where the military was honored. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs said the service member assigned to

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Standing in the doorway of his home near the corn and soybean fields that blanket this stretch of northeast Iowa, Dave Roethler doesn’t know what happened to the Donald Trump he supported during his first presidency. Trump did a “heck of a good job” back

Scenes from the Spirit Run.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump Tower had just opened and “The Art of the Deal” three years from publication when 38-year-old Donald Trump suggested he could negotiate Russian arms control better than Ronald Reagan. “It would take an hour-and-a-half to learn everything there is to learn about missiles,” Trump told The

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested. Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left

Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes came as tensions between Ukraine and Washington deepened, with U.S. President Donald Trump

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties. The crowd erupted in cheers when the

El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top

Thousands gathered across the U.S., including in Albuquerque, for 'No Kings' rallies encouraging early voting ahead of the midterm elections.

El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top

Doña Ana Community College will receive two NCMPR Medallion Awards recognizing its Apple partnership promotional video and student-produced Vox magazine.

An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces. Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Israel condemned a settler attack on an American journalist that left her needing surgery, in some of the latest violence in

Artesia boys soccer team loses to Organ Mountain.

U.S. consumers aren’t just frustrated with high prices. They’re angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting those prices. Digital price tags are rapidly replacing paper ones in grocery aisles. Artificial intelligence tools help businesses decide what to charge by predicting how

Albuquerque- On October 15th, 2026, we received a large amount of tips about a dead baby being found on the corner of 1st and Copper in Downtown Albuquerque. We reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department about the incident. Acting Communications Director of APD Rebecca Atkins sent an e-mail a

“Guitar & Pen: Lyrics and Life” reflects on misheard song lyrics, Hollywood’s reliance on familiar franchises, and the final big-screen showing of Avengers: Endgame – Encore at Aviator 10. The column also highlights local craft and kite-flying events, previews upcoming activities, and shares a schedule of live music and entertainment

As autumn brings cooler temperatures to southeast New Mexico, outdoor enthusiasts can explore sinkhole lakes, wetlands, sand dunes, rugged OHV trails, and mountain landscapes. Highlights include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, birdwatching, off-roading, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing at Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mescalero Sands, Haystack

Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban will take their traveling college football show to Salt Lake City next weekend instead of Albuquerque.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and has been listed in critical condition

College football fans have witnessed a wild week in the AP Top 25 rankings. Not a single team stayed put after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost, marking a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002. BYU is at No.

Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta’s stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Williams scored

J’Koby Williams ran for a career-high 165 yards with two touchdowns after an early fumble, Ben Roberts returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 10 Texas Tech overwhelmed Arizona State 53-25. The game Saturday in Lubbock was a matchup of the past two Big 12 champions. The reigning champion

Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a long game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble with 58 seconds remaining and the

DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, lifting No. 14 Tennessee over No. 6 Alabama 26-10. The Crimson Tide have lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2007 after also losing to No. 1 Georgia last week. The Volunteers relied on a stout defense and the

Ty Dieffenbach has gone from third-string to starting quarterback for undefeated UCLA, leading the 12th-ranked Bruins to a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin. The 21-year-old completed 23 of 33 passes for 264 yards in his first start of the season. Bruins coach Bob Chesney praised Dieffenbach's confidence and performance. He stepped

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he will be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Everton in the Premier League. Martinez collided Saturday with Jarrad Branthwaite as the pair challenged for a cross and after more than eight minutes

U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices. Digital price tags are replacing paper ones in grocery aisles. Artificial intelligence tools help businesses decide what to charge by predicting how customers might respond. Terms like “dynamic pricing” and “surveillance pricing”

Sebastian Fundora kept his pursuit of an undisputed championship on track with a second to spare. Fundora stopped Ermal Hadribeaj with a left hand at 2:59 of the 12th round Saturday night at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to retain his WBC super welterweight title. Fundora (25-1-1,

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has rallied from a set and a break down to beat Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and win the Shanghai Masters, securing his third title of the year and biggest yet of his career. The 25th-seeded Spaniard had lost the first five finals of his career,

Indigenous leaders from the Amazon are taking their fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation to a United Nations conference in Vienna next week. They want stronger international action against criminal networks threatening their forests and communities. More than a dozen representatives from Peru, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador are

Cam Boozer finds himself in an unfamiliar space as he embarks on the NBA career he has prepared for his entire life. He’s on his own. Father Carlos, a two-time NBA All-Star and 13-year veteran, is just a phone call or text away. The biggest difference for Cam on the

Bear Bachmeier threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 left and then No. 8 BYU stopped No. 2 Notre Dame at the goal line to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory. The Fighting Irish’s last chance to win the game, an incomplete pass in the end zone from inside the 10-yard

College football has never experienced a Saturday like this. Five of the top seven teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same day in the regular season for the first time in history. The last time anything even remotely close happened was on Jan. 2, 1989, according to

Hurricane Trudy has lashed Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The Category 2 hurricane is packing winds of 100 mph and moving northwest at 8 mph. Trudy's center is expected to remain near the coast through Sunday evening before moving

Notre Dame might have deserved one more play at the end of its game at BYU. Florida State was furious over how referees saw its two Hail Mary completions for would-have-been touchdowns in double overtime against Miami. And once again, end-of-game officiating was under fire. Dramatic — and sometimes controversial

Diego Gomez hit it like Beckham when he scored a goal from the halfway line in the Premier League in Brighton's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. The Paraguay international collected the ball just inside his own half and advanced just into Palace’s half before launching a 50-meter shot over goalkeeper

Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg. Kyiv launched over 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest aerial bombardments. The attack Sunday comes amid tensions between Ukraine and Washington, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Kyiv for its strikes on Russian oil infrastructure

President Donald Trump has endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for late in his reelection campaign. It's coveted boost because of Trump’s popularity. But it's also an endorsement that the American had withheld for months as the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged. Trump said in a post

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his long-ought renovation. Trump posted on social media about his plans to have the East Potomac Golf Course close starting Nov. 15

An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces. Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Israel has condemned a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank. Israeli police are also

Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, attacked by Jewish settlers in the West Bank, says she's angry that Israel's military seems to protect settlers more than those under threat. She suffered broken vertebrae and stab wounds. Israel's president and former security officials condemned the violence. Prime Minister Netanyahu, facing elections, has

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a devastating fire at a military base in Alberta. He described it as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military on domestic soil. Carney said Sunday the families of those killed

The New Mexico Lobos improved to 5-1 on Saturday after defeating Hawai'i, inching closer to bowl eligibility. The post Lobos reign as only unbeaten team in Mountain West play after defeating Hawai’i appeared first on KOB 4 .

Las Cruces City Council will vote Monday on purchasing the former Shook Tire site at 717 N. Main St. for $455,000, with redevelopment plans still undecided.

NMSU has launched Colibrí, a new high-performance computing system designed to support artificial intelligence, machine learning, water, wildfire and energy research.

Las Cruces Public Schools may take action Tuesday on a lease default and sublease request involving the Court Avenue property occupied by Alma d'Arte Charter High School.

The film industry camped out at Cloudcroft to film an action-thriller movie in September and October

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday but was forecast to move away, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph) and was moving northwest at 8 mph

Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games. The wildest and wackiest week

The so-called Berrendo Pipeline project would stretch from De Baca County to Central New Mexico communities plagued by water woes.

Renowned Rio Grande rafting legend and environmental advocate Cisco Guevara recounts his decades-long love affair with a river in decline.

Water resource managers have worked quickly to develop solutions to dwindling supplies. Among them is a plan to purchase and retire water rights.

Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections. From roadside rallies to letter-writing campaigns and protest songs, this round of demonstrations aimed to get people to the polls early. In the

Nearly 9,000 San Juan County households were advised to boil water after E. coli was detected in the Lower Valley Water Users Association system

Oracle highlights Project Jupiter's economic benefits as its power plans face permit delays, emissions scrutiny and questions from Doña Ana County commissioners.

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — With its torrential rains, tropical forests and omnipresent humidity, Equatorial Guinea provides the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed. For centuries, mosquito-borne diseases, in particular malaria, have dictated the fate of residents of this central African nation, impacting how they lived, worked and died. But

SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Rabbi Elie Abadie left his native Lebanon more than five decades ago and has not even visited since, but his Lebanese roots remain an integral part of his identity. He has 3,000 Arabic songs on his smart phone. His wife, an American, learned from his mother

Members of the Northern New Mexico Buddhist meditation and retreat center are taking a proactive approach to caring for its land.

“With eight expanded early voting locations across Santa Fe County, voters can choose a place and time that works for them,” said the county clerk.

A judge said a Taos County Sheriff’s Office deputy has refused to testify in the trial of 81-year-old Chili Line Depot owner Gil Graves despit…

Expanded early voting will continue through Oct. 31 with eight additional locations in Santa Fe as well as the county clerk’s office.

Ed Williams and Clara Bates received top honors for investigative reporting covering the foster care system and Jeffrey Epstein.

George Morse, who for years was a constant presence at Northern New Mexico high school sports events, died Sept. 19, 2026.

The New Mexican is fortunate to have a room filled with talented journalists who understand the news interests of our fascinating, complex audience.

For the 25th time in 26 years, the Taos News took home the New Mexico Press Association’s General Excellence award in the Weekly Class I division of the Better Newspaper Contest.

Volunteers helped older adults and residents with disabilities across Albuquerque prepare their homes for winter during the 34th annual H.E.A.T.S. ON event.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sebastian Fundora kept his pursuit of an undisputed championship on track with a second to spare. Fundora stopped Ermal Hadribeaj with a left hand at 2:59 of the 12th round Saturday night at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to retain his WBC super

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America’s top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings. This tour is intended to promote U.S.

An Alamogordo man is wanted on a nationwide warrant charging him with four fraud counts after allegedly depositing counterfeit checks from a bank account belonging to a woman who died in 2020. Police say Edward MacIntyre deposited four checks totaling $2,330, withdrew funds, and claimed he received them for supplies

LAS CRUCES – Expanded early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 17, at eight locations across Doña Ana County. Voters can

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions from voters about the Trump administration’s policies on data centers, high costs, immigration and his own rhetoric in a town hall on CBS News that aired Saturday night. The string of sharp queries, some from voters who

El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top

El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world’s first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. Scientists hope the mission, which is expected to take five years, will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller

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Bayard’s police chief reported to the City Council on Wednesday that talks are off for his department to manage the Hurley Police Department because...

No Kings events on Saturday still had folk songs, funny signs and pervasive anti-Trump sentiment, but focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

Jorge Guerrero Lopez was spotted riding an ATV in a Santa Fe arroyo on Saturday. Guerrero Lopez and two other men were arrested after police spotted them with beer.

NMSU’s rewritten rules for programs involving minors require advance registration, background checks and training while restricting some overnight youth programs.

The state has an estimated shortage of about 50,000 homes, and 250,000 households spend more than 30% of their pretax income on housing.

The novel introduces young readers to a 13-year-old who attends therapy and is prescribed medication for anger management.

Records obtained by The New Mexican show Jeffrey Epstein donated $100,000 to UNM to support artificial intelligence research.

Guero, a 55-pound, 5-year-old pit mix, is a strikingly handsome cuddle enthusiast who loves attention and staying close to his people. After charming everyone in a chicken costume, he’s ready for a loving forever home. Contact HSLC at info@hslcnm.org or 575-257-9841 to learn more. The post Pet of the Week:

Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham clash over immigration enforcement, Medicaid, affordability and AI regulation during a debate in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.

BY RANDALL RYTIChairLos Alamos County Council Question #3 on the November ballot would remove a County Charter provision requiring remaining utility operating profits to be transferred to the County General Fund. As the dollar amounts involved demonstrate, this is an important policy question, not simply a bookkeeping exercise. The underlying

NMSU's Carlsbad research center received $22.1 million to continue independent environmental monitoring near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for five years.

A scene from downtown Los Alamos as participants in the No Kings: Vote Early event walk down Central Avenue towards the Los Alamos Municipal Building. Photo by Marty Stancil Scene from the No Kings:Vote Early rally in Los Alamos Saturday afternoon. Photo by Marty Stancil Scene from Ashley Pond Park

The U.S. Coast Guard reports that multiple survivors have been treated for suspected shark bites after a boat capsized off Baja California.

New Mexico native Spencer Proffer will present his documentary "The Day the Music Died" Saturday during a special event for the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

Leah Romero reviews the El Paso Symphony Orchestra's Heaven on Earth concert, featuring Strauss, Mahler and guest soprano Meechot Marrero.

President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.

He left the hospital on Saturday, well ahead of the week-long hospital stay the Vatican had initially anticipated.

A 71-year-old man fishing near the shore of a Florida lake has been killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator.

The celebration honoring the actor will be held Sunday, October 25 at Revel Entertainment. Mitte played the role of Walter White Jr. in the popular television series "Breaking Bad."

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — Amid the glass-bottle walls and hand-carved dioramas of Tinkertown Museum, local sixth graders are trading smartphone screens for found-object art in a new hands-on creative workshop funded by community grants. The program, spearheaded through a grant secured by museum president Tanya Ward Goodman and funded by

Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, a French mayor who was struck and others say.

The Northern New Mexico Climate Justice Leadership Development Program is now accepting applicants ages 18-29 from Northern New Mexico. This program is an opportunity for individuals who are interested in climate justice and passionate about protecting their communities land, water, and future, to participate in a hands-on environmental apprenticeship. Apprentices

Festival organizer says sharing the ‘euphoric’ experience of ballooning is what’s kept him in the game so long

Festival organizer says sharing the ‘euphoric’ experience of ballooning is what’s kept him in the game so long

Colorado and city’s region recorded staggering youth statistics

ESTANCIA, N.M. — Devon Chavez rushed for three second-half touchdowns and Johnathan Valencia intercepted two passes to anchor an opportunistic defense as the Estancia Bears rolled past the Cobre Indians 56-6 on Friday night. Despite the 50-point margin of victory, Estancia head coach Stewart Burnett was far from satisfied with

Violent clashes, fires, and looting have marred demonstrations across France as hundreds of thousands protest rising living costs and poor sch…

It's a far cry from the times of St. John Paul II, when his spokesman would tell some tall tales about his health that in retrospect seem hard…

New Mexico Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez debated Republican Greg Cunningham Oct. 16, 2026, in the 2nd Congressional District race.

The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Carlsbad resource management plan would open 97% of federal land in Eddy and Lea counties to oil and gas production, reducing restrictions on surface development. Supporters cite energy security and industry certainty, while environmental groups warn of increased drilling, water use, greenhouse gas emissions

SIMCO is bringing a Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM lab to Hobbs Alternative Learning Center through a $40,000 grant. The lab will provide hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, helping students build skills and confidence for future education and careers while strengthening workforce development and economic opportunity in

A Curry County sheriff’s deputy found Jon Quezada walking east toward Clovis on U.S. 60/84 about 1 p.m. on Oct. 9. The deputy gave Quezada a ride into town, court records show. Three hours later, Quezada told police he’d found his wife, Anna Ulibarri, dead in a field about five

Clovis angler Noah Hoffman won the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Anglers’ year-end tournament at Ute and Conchas lakes, earning the series’ Angler of the Year honor. Drawing on his familiarity with both waters, the U.S. Air Force captain caught 19 largemouth bass totaling 164 inches despite muddy conditions after

This Ultimate Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup combines tender chicken, roasted Hatch green chile, corn, black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes in a richly seasoned broth brightened with lime. Served with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, Mexican cheese, cilantro and crema, this hearty New Mexico-inspired recipe delivers comforting textures and bold Southwestern flavor

Ruidoso’s volleyball team overcame a season marked by injuries to defeat Hatch Valley in four sets. The post Ruidoso volleyball gets valuable win appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Otero County Sheriff's office will pay over $500 to deputies who meet physical benchmarks. The post Otero County to pay cops to get in shape appeared first on Ruidoso News .

This Southwest-inspired soup is loaded with chicken, roasted Hatch green chile, sweet corn, black beans and tomatoes, simmered together. The post CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Ultimate Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A public safety announcement of resources available at the COPE centers in Lincoln and Otero counties. COPE’s 24-hour crisis line at 575-437-2673. The post October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on Ruidoso News .

An opinion essay argues that prominent American critics of Israel, including Hasan Piker, Ilhan Omar, and Zohran Mamdani, apply charges of genocide, apartheid, colonialism, and war crimes selectively. It contrasts their rhetoric with the histories of Turkey, Somalia, and Uganda, urging them to acknowledge abuses associated with their homelands before

C Pirloul-Broshi guides viewers through one of her visual poems at Pajarito Literary Festival, as poets Mary Cisper and Jane Lin look on. Pirloul-Broshi is currently showing her artwork in Step Up Gallery. Courtesy Photo STEP UP GALLERY NEWS RELEASE The public is invited to a guided tour of artist

Countries agreed to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030 and raise at least $200 billion by 2030.

A Chama man who attacked his nephew, waving a knife in his face and telling him he was going to send him to hell, will spend a year at an in-patient treatment facility before being released on supervised probation for four years. Channing Moya, 36, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to

Blast occurred in northwest New Mexico near Colorado border

BY SARA ANN MASONLos Alamos I’ve volunteered with David Hampton on climate and energy policy work for more than two years. During this time, I’ve had a front row seat watching him interact with all sorts of people: high school students, Congressional staff, people who know a lot about climate

Following the New Mexico Public Education Department’s lifting of its assessment embargo Sept. 14, school performance information for the 2025–26 School Year is now publicly available through the state’s NM Vistas accountability website. The release allows families, educators and community members to review school and district performance, including academic proficiency,

A discount on cigarettes was at the center of a man’s arrest on Sept. 8, after he was accused of shoplifting, assault and concealing his identity. Española City Police Officer Audrey Martinez arrested Sage Anasazi Da Capo-Awn, 34, of Santa Fe, after she was dispatched to Speedway at 12:25 p.m.

La Plata County Commissioner Elizabeth Philbrick, who represents District 1, will run unopposed in her first election. Philbrick was appointed commissioner by the county’s Democratic vacancy committee in 2025 after former Democratic Commissioner, Clyde Church, resigned with a little over...

La Plata County residents will decide between two candidates for the position of county coroner for the first time in at least eight years this November. In the most recent elections, longtime county coroner Jann Smith ran unopposed. Smith announced...

An Albuquerque man will spend three years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of fourth degree child rape for having sex with a 13-year-old girl an estimated 100 times. Jason Bottoms, 23, pleaded guilty to the four charges on Sept. 25 and District Judge Anastasia Martin sentenced him

Wade Dean Taylor’s family has renewed the search for the missing Alamogordo Marine Corps veteran with two billboards and a $5,000 reward. Taylor, 38, disappeared May 6, 2017, after leaving the Otero County Detention Center and walking into the Chihuahuan Desert. Police and family continue seeking information about his whereabouts

What can Brown do for you? DB forces two turnovers to lift Volcano Vista Albuquerque Journal

Goatheads make history despite 4-1 opening loss Albuquerque Journal

After two days in court, judge still undecided on civic campus ruling

Officials secured a tainted box of mail-in ballots after federal agents determined the presence of fentanyl and methamphetamine

Three things to watch for as New Mexico takes on Hawaii Albuquerque Journal

Doña Ana Community College's annual golf tournament funded 10 scholarships worth $1,000 each and provided additional support for the campus food pantry.

Carlsbad rolled past Organ Mountain 56-7 at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium, strengthening its 6A playoff push. The Cavemen’s defense intercepted four passes, with Lennon Ananins recording two, while Brock Wright and Jaxson Duarte helped spark a 21-point first quarter. Carlsbad improved to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in District 6-2A and

Interview with musician James Blanchard

Albuquerque to Honolulu: How New Mexico gets over 10,000 pounds of football equipment to Hawaii Albuquerque Journal

The commission’s executive director acknowledged in response to an objection the extension had been granted without authority and the "ex part…

State Rep. Andrea Reeb resigned from the Legislature Thursday after a federal judge ruled she could not simultaneously serve as a prosecutor a…

The Democratic incumbent for the 2nd Congressional District and his GOP opponent clashed over topics from immigration and the war in Iran to T…

Earmarked for low- and middle-income residents, the subdivision homes are the first built on San Ildefonso Pueblo in years.

IAIA President Shelly Lowe said staff was still working to diagnose what went wrong, but operations should return to normal by Friday afternoon.

Busfield was indicted in February on charges tied to alleged incidents on an Albuquerque set of the drama series The Cleaning Lady.

City officials say they are working to get capital outlay out the door more quickly as they prepare to ask lawmakers for new project funds.

CYFD gave little explanation in denying requests for information about 10-month-old Skylar Magana’s death, an attorney alleges.

Republican Greg Cunningham came out swinging in Friday night’s KRQE News 13 debate, repeatedly putting Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on the defensive over police, immigration enforcement, New Mexico Downwinders, taxes, and his voting record. But at several points, Cunningham appeared to be debating more than just Vasquez. Moderator Dean

Experts share tips to keep homes warm and energy bills low as temperatures drop, including sealing windows, using sunlight and inspecting heating systems.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 41-year-old man received a 15-year prison sentence for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a child, Las Cruces District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday. Alfredo A. Salazar-Rios from Anthony, New Mexico, pleaded no contest to the charge on July 21. The court also ordered him

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Otero County Commission race for district 1. Election day is November 3rd. Republican candidate Chris Glidden spoke with Serena Johnson.

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Otero County Commission race for district 1. Election day is November 3rd. Democratic candidate Alan Gonzalez spoke with Serena Johnson.

BY KATHLEENE PARKERWhite Rock Deb Haaland is running ads—pure obfuscation—that show she’s counting on the ignorance (thanks to failed Albuquerque “news” media) of New Mexicans on the topic of water. Lest I be accused of “just” being partisan, I consider Gregg Hull to be an equally failed candidate for governor,

PEEC NEWS RELEASE The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and New Mexico Wild will host “Exploring New Mexico’s Rivers,” a free talk on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MT at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The event is open to the public and

Judge drops case against Timothy Busfield Albuquerque Journal

ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

The final report by the Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force sheds more light on the 11 proposals summarized in a letter to legislative…

The District 1 representative plans to use the resignation to travel. Board members will be charged with filling her vacancy.

Cosme Ripol appeared before the New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday after a disciplinary panel recommended he be disbarred.

"An occupied home and vehicle had been struck by gunfire," police said in a statement. "Fortunately no one was injured."

A look at sports scores and results throughout Lincoln County. The post Otero County Sports Roundup appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Early voting locations for the Nov. 3 general election will significantly expand across New Mexico starting Saturday and will remain operational through Oct. 31. A series of No Kings events across the state Saturday will educate voters on casting early ballots, registration and more.

The classical music group Frisson Winds is set to perform at 3 p.m. Saturday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo Courtesy LACA LACA NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) will present Frisson Winds at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Duane Smith Auditorium. The members of Frisson all have

Three EV fast-charging stations available at Mesa Public Library. LAC photo COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The DC fast chargers at Mesa Public Library are now operational and available for public use! While the tap-to-pay feature is not yet available, drivers can access the chargers using the Monta Charge app. How to

BY ALLAN SAENZLos Alamos How well is Los Alamos County government performing, and are we heading in the right direction? The 2026 Community Survey is our opportunity to give honest feedback about how the county is operating. This feedback is especially timely as the incoming County Council prepares to work

The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm election, warning that local officials who proc…

After the U.S. Department of Justice sued California over its refusal to remove voters the federal government alleges are noncitizens, voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration is violating a court order blocking it from rooting out noncitizens with states’ voter data. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on Oct. 9

Judge quashes grand jury indictment against Timothy Busfield

Las Cruces' annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.

A federal immigration vehicle hit a Houston construction worker while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago. That's according to the al…

Artesia had no answers in loss to Roswell High School.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has a flurry of travel on deck in the final frantic weeks leading up to the end of the midterm elections, in which the GOP is vying to maintain its control of both the U.S. House and Senate. But that outlook looks increasingly less favorable

WASHINGTON — More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese immigrants are bracing for the possibility they’ll lose their humanitarian protections by Monday. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has not indicated if he will renew protections for Ukrainians, who first received Temporary Protected Status after Russia invaded their country in

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico on Friday announced it had filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency over outstanding public records request related to detention contracts in the state.

A coalition of New Mexico residents who spent the summer pushing to save a remote solar observatory from demolition are celebrating a partial victory as the National Science Foundation hears out objections to its plans.

KRWGs Abigail Salas spoke with Juan De Jesus Sanchez III on his campaign for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.

KRWGs Abigail Salas spoke with Michael Perry Republican candidate for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.

Announcement of Vacancy A vacancy on the Sixth Judicial District Court will exist following the retirement of the Honorable Judge Jim Foy, effective December 1, 2026. The position will be based in Silver City, New Mexico. Inquiries regarding the details or assignment of this judicial vacancy should be directed to

LAPS School Board student liaisons for the 2026-2027 school year include, from top left, Rebecca Champenios, Vahatau Funaki, and Hailey Apodaca. From bottom left, Ezra Kozimor, Eliana Padilla and Silas Laskie.Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board of Education introduced its student liaisons for the

The rotor seen above will travel to LANL this weekend. Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Over the weekend, a large piece of equipment will be transported to Los Alamos National Laboratory, potentially causing brief traffic delays. A 360-foot-long road train carrying a 63- foot-long, nearly 227-ton rotor will travel through

Readers of the Santa Fe New Mexican can look for stories in the days ahead about the work of a longtime advocate for the Rio Grande, an effort…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to support survivors and recognize that abuse includes threats, isolation, coercion and financial control—not only physical violence. In Otero and Lincoln counties, COPE offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, shelter, counseling, advocacy and legal services. Call 575-437-2673 or 1-866-350-2673; call 911 in immediate

Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found. The nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics released its final analysis of state legislative

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Sandoval County election workers found methamphetamine and fentanyl on multiple absentee ballots Friday morning. County officials say no one was exposed, and every affected vote will still count. Initial tests flagged the drugs in election mail at the county’s Bureau of Elections warehouse, County

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture confirmed 2 new cases of the parasite in a horse and a calf in Grant County.

Los Alamos Police Department officers wear their pink Breast Cancer Awareness patches. Photo Courtesy LAPD Los Alamos Police Department personnel pose for a photo in their Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts. Photo Courtesy LAPD LAPD Dispatch Center staff add a little pink to their day for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Photo

After delays from federal officials, New Mexico’s agency to expand broadband this week announced an agreement with an internet service provider to bring high-speed fiber internet to communities in five of the state’s northern counties through a federally funded grant.

A 15-year-old faces multiple charges after gunfire struck a Santa Fe home and vehicle, followed by a hit-and-run crash; no injuries were reported

New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County and expanded surveillance and animal movement precautions.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7's StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees

Accompanied by three senior Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Greg Cunningham, the Republican candidate for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District seat, visited Electronic Caregiver in Las Cruces Oct. 15 to bolster his...

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture has announced that New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two additional New World […]

Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But drivers sh…

Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief and challenging tenure.

A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and pow…

Donald Trump has flown to Georgia to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the planned show of GOP unity was ac…

It’s a light week as the area’s two eight-man squads take much needed and welcome breaks. Española Valley at Manzano (Wilson Stadium) 7 p.m. Friday For the third time this season, the Sundevils (5-2, 4-1 District 1-4A) face an Albuquerque Public Schools team. The first two meetings went well as

Artesia police are seeking Jamie Taylor, 23, on a nationwide warrant stemming from an Oct. 7 shooting outside an apartment complex. Taylor allegedly shot Jason Phillips after Phillips punched a woman during a domestic dispute. Phillips was treated and listed in stable condition. Taylor faces aggravated battery with a firearm

A Doña Ana County jury convicted Eddie Joe Valdez of attempted first-degree murder and evidence tampering in a 2024 shooting near Peter Hurd Road.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting an independent investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Hobbs early Thursday morning

Democratic presidential hopefuls to attend New Mexico matanza as state's 2028 appeal grows Albuquerque Journal

The Albuquerque Journal Events - October Sunday Morning Pottery Wheel Albuquerque Journal

Trudy weakened Friday to a Category 1 hurricane as it moved slowly toward west-central areas of Mexico’s Pacific coast. It had previously been…

The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing demand, especially from data centers.

The 2026 gardening season is coming to an end in October and it’s time to look back and assess the gardening successes that gardeners experienced and challenges they faced. The lack of irrigation water and extremely hot summer temperatures were the primary challenges. Still, many gardeners managed to reach some

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

The animals weren't the only ones watching visitors at Alameda Park Zoo.  Members of the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society's Nature Journal Club spent Oct. 10 observing animals from around the world, including common marmosets, small monkeys...

Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to give up their independence. It happens quietly. You stop taking the longer walk because your knee bothers you. You skip a trail because your balance feels uncertain. You let someone else carry the...

As we enter the final months of the year, to-do lists usually fill up with holiday planning and activities. But I’d like to encourage you to add one more essential item to that list: your health. Many families don’t realize that by mid-year, they...

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton School Board met Thursday evening October 15, 2026, for their monthly meeting to go over budget adjustments, fixed asset inventory and classroom teaching support. Tonya Menapace gave the Student Senate report as all of her student senate officers were either working the concession stand…

MORIARTY, N.M. — When the Moriarty High School volleyball team takes the court on Oct. 27, the match will represent much more than district standings. The Lady Pintos will host their annual “Dig Pink” night against Española Valley, turning the gymnasium into a sea of pink to raise breast cancer

A proposed Senate bill aims to speed up federal environmental reviews but could limit Tribal Nations’ input on projects affecting their lands. The Native American Rights Fund warns that shortened timelines may weaken tribal consultation requirements. Tribes are urged to share feedback with Senators before an upcoming vote.

Investigators looking into whether alcohol was involved

Today *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Advance appointments recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/support-us/vitalelite or call 575-625-9743 *Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 *Preschool storytime: Firehouse Fun —...

Investigators looking into whether alcohol was involved

Colorado Proposition NN asks voters to approve an increase in the amount of tax revenue the state is legally allowed to keep under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights in order to direct those additional dollars to K-12 education and other...

Kenda Freeman told reporters on Friday that her son, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened in Thursday's attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend…

Sen. Martin Heinrich is calling for an independent investigation after a hoist at New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant fell 1,600 feet during a routine test. No one was injured, but the incident renewed concerns about WIPP’s aging hoist infrastructure. Heinrich urged federal officials to involve workers, address safety concerns

CNB Bank celebrated the opening of a 10,445-square-foot operations center at 5203 Buena Vista Drive in Carlsbad. The facility will house administrative staff and behind-the-scenes operations, freeing retail branches for customer services. The expansion follows CNB’s growth to $1 billion in assets and reflects increasing development and housing demand on

Carlsbad’s annual Mayor’s Energy Summit will examine how Permian Basin oil and gas production affects the nation. Set for Oct. 22 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, the event features energy and government leaders, discussions on economic impact and innovation, a workforce award, and former Heisman Trophy winner Mark

New Mexico state Rep. Andrea Reeb (R-Clovis) on Thursday announced her resignation from the state House of Representatives following a ruling by a federal judge that her role in the House represented a conflict with her work as a special prosecutor in the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin.

What does it mean to invest in public education? At Las Cruces Public Schools, we believe the answer goes far beyond textbooks, classrooms and traditional instruction. It means creating opportunities for students to discover their potential,...

Pope Leo XIV has spoken on the phone from the hospital with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed grave concern about attacks in Kherson.

Carson National Forest crews are set to ignite a prescribed burn in northern Taos County this weekend, according to a Forest Service news release Thursday (Oct. 15).

Congressman Gabe Vasquez posted on X about his priorities for New Mexico ahead of the November election on October 16th, urging voters to participate and tune into an important debate that evening.

More than 8,400 people participated in workforce programs through New Mexico's Workforce GRO initiative during fiscal year 2026. The program reported high completion rates and early signs of increased wages among graduates.

Otero County Sheriff David Black reported nearly $2.3 million in narcotics seized during September, including 22,815 grams of meth, fentanyl, cocaine and Suboxone. The department made 33 narcotics arrests, seized firearms and vehicles, and served eight search warrants. The monthly report also details patrol activity, courthouse security, staffing changes, training

New Mexico agriculture officials report two more New World screwworm cases on Oct. 15, 2026 in Grant County.

The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures. Until now, no industry had driven the U.S. economy with such force since the railroad expansion of the late 1800s, when titans battled one another

President Donald Trump's investments in pharmaceutical companies have significantly increased after his return to the White House.

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

Genesis facilities, including the company’s 21 nursing homes in New Mexico, will continue operating under new ownership.

The massive Project Jupiter faces another delayed permitting proceeding. Meanwhile, Oracle exes flew in this week to provide an update on construction.

Proposition 134 asks voters to approve a statewide requirement that student athletes in school or college sports must only participate on a men’s or women’s sports team that matches the athlete’s biological sex designated at birth. If passed, the proposition...

Ukraine's global leadership in military drone innovation has come with an unsettling vulnerability: electronics made by China.

Artesia police are seeking Jamie Taylor, 23, on a nationwide warrant stemming from an Oct. 7 shooting outside an apartment complex. Taylor allegedly shot Jason Phillips after Phillips punched a woman during a domestic dispute. Phillips was treated and listed in stable condition. Taylor faces aggravated battery with a firearm

Albuquerque has revitalized its Homeless Coordinating Council with new leadership and a five-year strategy aimed at reducing homelessness through coordinated efforts among key local institutions. The council will focus on measurable outcomes including increased permanent housing placements while inviting public input during its planning process.

Artesia girls soccer team defeated Goddard 6-0 on Thursday.

The Spartan Construction worksite on Diamond Drive where the company is building the replacement fire station for the current LAFD Station 4. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com The Los Alamos Reporter reached out to Los Alamos County officials last week when residents began noticing the lack of activity

Stosh Kozimor/Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Stosh Kozimor, a Los Alamos National Laboratory fellow and scientist in the Inorganic, Isotope, and Actinide Chemistry group, has received the prestigious Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry from the American Chemical Society. The honor recognizes Kozimor’s groundbreaking work in heavy element,

Española City Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old found in a vehicle. Police arrested a woman at the scene on a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest, after she allegedly refused to leave after talking to a detective about the man’s death, while another woman at the scene alleged

Republican nominee Gregg Hull says he would sign legislation limiting how long New Mexico governors can keep emergency orders in effect, while preserving rapid response powers for disasters. He supports legislative oversight and cites earlier proposals requiring lawmakers’ approval or special sessions for extensions. Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign declined to

3 keys to victory over Roswell.

Naomi Riess and Katie Stewart La Plata County voters in Colorado House District 59 will choose between Democratic incumbent Katie Stewart and Republican political newcomer Naomi Riess to represent them in the state Legislature. The Durango Herald sat down with...

Highway expert Mick Souder traces the development of one of Colorado’s most scenic roads

Eight horses at TAILS of Transformation in Mancos work with area children daily

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Otero County. The post Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Interview with flute professor Marta Plominska and trumpet professor Jacob Dalager

Body camera footage released after dog euthanasia claims Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque Public Schools' new requirement for scratch-made meals has left cafeteria workers reporting heavy workloads skipped breaks, and alleged off-the-clock labor.

Thousands of New Mexicans face Medicare plan changes Albuquerque Journal

Two additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced late Thursday ...

Rural New Mexico residents will soon encounter billboards, radio spots and social media content inviting them to rethink a vital yet underappreciated ...

County voters to decide on state leadership, constitutional changes, millions in bond funding By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff New Mexico voters w...

Sen. Crystal Brantley, R-Elephant Butte, welcomed a new push from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for states to review their wolf management...

With a hearing still pending for an air quality permit for the Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico, Oracle Corporation on Thursday announced plans to cut emissions from the data center’s proposed power source by 35%, citing feedback it’s received from NMED and the public.

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - Eddie Joe Valdez was found guilty by a Doña Ana County jury today for the attempted first-degree murder of Derrick Whitehead. The shooting happened in February 26, 2024 after Valdez took Whitehead to a residential area under development south of Peter Hurd Rd. The

(KVIA) -- Thursday, New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, which is about an hour and a half drive north of Deming. NWS is a parasite whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise visited Las Cruces Thursday. He joined Republican Congressional candidate Greg Cunningham. The event happened at the Electronic Caregiver on Main Street. ABC-7 spoke with Cunningham, who's running against incumbent Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez for New Mexico's second congressional district.

Together with the Las Cruces Bulletin I am excited to introduce Restaurant Spotlight with Chef Armando, a new series discovering the people, stories and flavors behind our local restaurants and food trucks. As I drove through Las Cruces I was...

The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The meeting will be held via video conferencing, and the agenda is available at http://www.losalamosjjab.com . The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or (505) 709-8125 for additional information

BY BROOKE DAVISKiwanic Club At the Kiwanis October 6 meeting, Los Alamos County Emergency Management Coordinator Lance Fresquez of the Los Alamos Community Preparedness Team (LACPT) gave a presentation on the program’s purpose, structure, training, and goals. The purpose of the program is to prepare local interested volunteer residents to

Lady Dogs. come from two sets down to win.

The Trump administration sought a federal court order Thursday to force California to purge 20,000 people from its voter rolls over claims they are not U.S. citizens, a major development less than three weeks before the midterm elections. The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state, asking a judge to

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Rep. Meredith Dixon (D-Albuquerque) stood alongside advocates for human trafficking survivors Thursday morning to announce a pair of legislative proposals they say will be a key step toward fixing the state’s outdated victim protections.

Commissioners appointed 11 members to committee meant to help answer community questions and provide oversight of Project Jupiter.

David Crider of Southwest Expeditions and Sarah Sea the Cemetery Snoop join KC Counts for some of the area's most famous ghost stories.

234 Rio Bravo Drive, White Rock. Half Price All Weekend Estate Sale – Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 16, 17 and 18. 9am – 3pm – New and barely used women’s clothes sizes M-XL, cookware, collectibles, knitting yarn, fabric, tons of books about quilting and other books, foldable square sewing

The Alamogordo Community Calendar features events Oct. 15-18 in Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Mescalero and Holloman Air Force Base, including library programs, White Sands activities, markets, festivals, live performances, dances, haunted attractions, poetry and astronomy meetings. Submit upcoming community events for consideration to calendar@alamogordonews.com. The post Alamogordo community calendar; Weekend Activities!

Voters take on state’s $1.6 billion budget gap

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is very grateful to the community for their contributions to our annual bicycle collection in support of Free Bikes 4Kids New Mexico. Pictured are Kiwanis volunteers with one of the 80+Over 80 bikes that were collected, which will be cleaned, refurbished, and given away

Nylea Butler-Moore, Artistic Director, right, and Nelly Case, Coro rehearsal accompanist reviewing music score for upcoming concerts. Courtesy photo CORO DE CAMARA NEWS RELEASE Coro de Cámara returns this fall for its 38th season of delighting Northern New Mexico audiences with enchanting choral music. On October 24 and 25 at

LAAC NEWS RELEASE The heat has officially turned on in Fuller Lodge, which can mean only one thing: it’s time for Pumpkin Glow! Meet us at the Fuller Lodge for the Pumpkin Glow on October 24, 2026. Every year, thousands of people gaze in wonder at glowing visions of scary

MORIARTY, N.M. — The Moriarty Pintos have surged out of the gate in District 2-4A play, capturing a pristine 2-0 district start and reaching double-digit victories on the year with an impressive 10-5 overall record. Currently ranked No. 11 in New Mexico Class 4A by MaxPreps, the Pintos find themselves

A district judge has asked the state to find out what the Taos County Sheriff’s Office has done to summon Deputy Nicholas Varela, a witness who allegedly told the state he wouldn’t appear at trial, violating a court-ordered subpoena.

LAS CRUCES — Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham brought some of the most powerful Republicans in the U.S. House to southern New Mexico Thursday, using a Las Cruces campaign event to spotlight rural health care, technology, economic development, and his bid to unseat Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez in the

A high-profile state representative on the investigative committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein resigned from the New Mexico legislature today after a federal judge ruled she could not serve as both a legislator and contracted state prosecutor. In September, Republicans in the state called for Rep. Andrea Romero, a Democrat who also

Decades of oil and gas production have transformed communities along the Pecos River. Attitudes have changed, too.

WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams of red tape that can make getting new energy projects a seemingly endless slog. Top Republican and Democratic senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.” A debate is likely when

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Above are numbers 6, 7 and 8 of the Los Alamos Reporter’s series of Issue Snapshots for County Council candidates, a total of 20 in all. Watch for more snapshots daily as the general election approaches. Please note that not all candidates opted to complete the questionaire,

By The Daily Press Staff The Hurley Town Council voted unanimously for a short-term deal with the village of Santa Clara to provide additional police...

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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews and County Animal Control rescued a cat that wandered into the undercarriage of its owner's car Wednesday. Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters went to a home off of N Country Club Road. Kitty's owner tried to find the cat,

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners has announced the appointment of 11 community members to serve on a newly established

The Taos News' Voters Guide to the 2026 General Election is on newsstands in the Oct. 15 edition and online at taosnews.com. Expanded early voting begins Saturday (Oct. 17). Polls are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Peñasco Community Center, 14136...

An internet outage affecting 4,200 Kit Carson Electric Co-op customers was caused by a vehicle that struck and severed fiber-optic cables near the intersection of NM Road 230 and Hondo-Seco Road.

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews assisted county Animal Control officers Wednesday evening in the successful rescue of a cat named “Kitty,”

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County will hold its annual unclaimed burial ceremony Wednesday, October 21, honoring 39 individuals whose remains have not been claimed

The charitable organization that puts on the annual Fiesta del Valle de Española receives governmental funds and in-kind support, but financial records of the organization are hard to come by. Fiesta del Valle de Española Corp. Board of Directors members have not returned multiple phone calls and voicemails seeking financial

WASHINGTON — Peter Daniell of Broomfield, Colorado, took home the grand prize Wednesday night after winning the National Civics Bee Championship in the nation’s capital. Daniell, a ninth-grader, was one of 52 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa who put their civics knowledge to the test

New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, one in a horse and one in a calf. State and federal officials are continuing to expand surveillance and fly-trapping around affected locations to identify any additional cases and determine whether the pest has

Colorado Proposition 137 asks voters to allow the state to keep additional sales tax revenue collected from sporting goods sales and dedicate the money to wildfire prevention, conservation, water protection and outdoor recreation programs. If passed, the measure would exempt...

WRBC NEWS RELEASE White Rock Baptist Church will host its 19th annual Trunk orTreat and Fall Festival on Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. at 80 State Rd. 4. The free public event offers a compact, pedestrian-friendly alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Church members will park in the lot, decorate their

BY WILLIAM MEADIndivisible Los Alamos From 1 to 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Indivisible Los Alamos will host a non-partisan rally, “No Kings: Vote Early”, at Ashley Pond to celebrate our “voting power” and prepare to respond firmly if anyone uses unlawful government power to interfere with the

Joan was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Juan de Dios “John” Apodaca and Rachel S. Apodaca Cunningham. Her parents later moved to Santa Fe, where Joan attended Loretto Academy before transferring to the public school system. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1957 and went on

A coalition of New Mexico and western conservation groups this week filed a formal protest against the federal land agency over proposed drilling plans in the Carlsbad area. The plan, the groups contend, violates federal law and disregards the environmental impact it will have on the land, climate and surrounding

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Thursday announced that the execution of a man convicted of the Fort Hood shooting will not be livestreamed, a reversal after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week that Nidal Hasan’s death by firing squad would be public. “I think streaming the execution for all

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Joshua Villa Silver City, NM – On October 9, 2026 District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that 37-year-old Joshua Villa has been held without bond after being charged with First-Degree Murder, Possession of a firearm by a felon, Agg. Assault and Possession of a Controlled substance, in connection with the

On Tuesday, October 13, at a special hearing, Sixth Judicial District Court Judge Jennifer Delaney ordered the release of Melvin and Valerie Cordell from the Luna County Detention Center, after their upcoming trial was vacated. The trial was vacated following a hearing on October 9 to determine whether the state

Hidalgo Medical Services has earned a five-star rating from the National Rural Rating System, which evaluates rural healthcare facilities using […]

LANET NEWS RELEASE What is the future of the internet in Los Alamos? LANet invites community members to learn more during its Community and Customer Update on Thursday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. In-person registration at SALA Event Center is full; registration remains open for participation by Zoom. (See below)

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By Jesse Jones, The Paper, — Bernalillo County is moving to cut red tape so it can get emergency medical care to the streets faster, overhaul jail detox programs and […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque-area renters searching for an affordable place to live have a limited window to get in line for federal housing help, and the deadline […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper, — Bernalillo County is moving to cut red tape so it can get emergency medical care to the streets faster, overhaul jail detox programs and crack down on fentanyl trafficking. Commissioners approved an emergency declaration Wednesday that grants emergency authority to the county manager and

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque-area renters searching for an affordable place to live have a limited window to get in line for federal housing help, and the deadline for one program is already approaching. The Albuquerque Housing Authority opens pre-applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program

Heavy rains in mid-September washed out a culvert

Five tornadoes have been reported across western Colorado and eastern Utah this year

Tim Wheeler, center, and Tom Campbell, right, stop to help a child with a bike chain that fell off at Buckley Park in Durango on Oct. 9. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)Christian Burney

Editor’s note: Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is running for her fourth term representing New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. Her opponent, Martin Zamora of Clovis, is finishing his fourth term as a state House representative. The News asked both candidates questions via email. Their answers were not edited. Q:

Editor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Boise State University senior Cade Syvock opposes abortion. As president of the school’s chapter of the conservative group Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie

Leaders of the New Mexico Office of Housing on Wednesday released the results of a new analysis showing how the state’s existing housing supply shortchanges most low- and medium-income residents, along with a breakdown of close to $100 million in funding it plans to request next year.

Donna Popky has had art as a lifelong companion, beginning with childhood drawing lessons in New York City and continuing through a career that included teaching art to children and helping nursing home residents discover the joy of creating...

A fall brought a man to Las Cruces for medical care. What his wife expected to be treatment for an injury became something neither had anticipated.  The man had been transferred after the hospital treating him could not perform the imaging...

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain High School volleyball program is rallying the local community for a benefit match this month to support two East Mountain families affected by cancer. The Timberwolves will host their annual “Dig Pink” game on Oct. 27, dedicating the evening’s fundraising efforts to Sailor

Christmas or Red and Green. How do you like it? More importantly, how do you say it? Many folks have grown accustomed to saying Christmas while others say it’s disrespectful to the reason for the season. More of our “traditional” (read older) folks still say “both” when asked if they

Initiative intends to increase legal penalties of participating in the child sex-trade

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — North Valley residents who challenged plans for a proposed mosque lost their appeal Wednesday evening when Bernalillo County commissioners denied the appeal and upheld […]

Ruidoso’s 2026 monsoon season delivered 11.21 inches of rain—nearly twice the area’s average and the second-wettest in the Sierra Blanca Airport’s 21-year record. Despite rainfall totals matching 2025, storms were generally lighter and avoided burn scars, resulting in no flash flood emergency declarations. Meteorologists say timing, healing scars and luck

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — North Valley residents who challenged plans for a proposed mosque lost their appeal Wednesday evening when Bernalillo County commissioners denied the appeal and upheld conditional-use approval for the Albuquerque Islamic Center on Second Street. Residents raised concerns about traffic and the area’s rural character.

Journal Poll: Stansbury, Leger Fernandez lead House races Albuquerque Journal

This story was originally published by Source NM. It is republished here with permission. By Joshua Bowling, Source NM — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter […]

This story was originally published by Source NM. It is republished here with permission. By Joshua Bowling, Source NM — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney said that a “substantial share” of public comments on the pending air

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Nearly 5,000 Sandoval County voters have already cast ballots for the Nov. 3 election. Starting Saturday, everyone else gets a lot more places to do the same. Early voting expands to 21 more sites across the county on Oct. 17, including five in Rio

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Professional hockey is back in New Mexico. That alone would make this a noteworthy weekend, but Rio Rancho and the surrounding region add an R&B arena show, a free Halloween movie night, an astrophotography workshop, a pet shot clinic and a comedian who got

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Seventeen years after the Scorpions skated off, pro hockey returns to Rio Rancho on Friday, and the Goatheads already have a packed house waiting. The New Mexico Goatheads host the Idaho Steelheads at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Rio Rancho Events Center

Gerald Trujillo pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of his friend, Elias Tiberi, in the Ohkay Casino parking lot in 2025. District Judge Anastasia Martin accepted his plea on Oct. 7. Trujillo, 22, of Española, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, negligent use of a deadly weapon and

Several amendments to the New Mexico Constitution will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that, if approved, would require governors to explain their vetoes, eliminate the requirement to hold school elections on odd-numbered years and...

Amid the jingling bells of his peers, David Gonzales raised his dance staff aloft in the moments the up-tempo drumming called for it and with expert footwork slowly circled the Soldiers’ Monument. Earlier, wearing a shirt that read “Comanche,...

Taos’s iconic Old Blinking Light may soon become a brand-new, European-style roundabout. It's one of the options the New Mexico Department of Transportation showed the public Thursday (Oct. 8) at an open house at the Taos Civic Center’s El...

Taos firefighters held out their boots to passing drivers Friday (Oct. 9) and came back with just over $46,000, Lt. Brian Levine said, celebrating the department's 93rd annual fire drive. The money pays for firefighter training, for volunteers...

Taos may have a bowling alley again by next year after a judge approved a stipulated order for the sale of Gutters Bowling Alley on Plaza Cañon Drive on Monday (Oct. 5). Amos Cohn and his wife, Suzette Cohn, owners of AC Towing and...

New York state legislators make $142,000 a year. New Hampshire state representatives and senators make $100. Legislators in 47 other states are paid a yearly salary in between those two amounts. In 2026, New Mexico stands as the only state that...

The New Mexico Supreme Court questioned whether Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor in 8th Judicial District Court in Taos, should be allowed to continue practicing law during oral argument on Tuesday (Oct. 13) in Santa Fe. Ripol could be disbarred...

A man whose vehicle tumbled into the Rio Grande on Sunday evening (Oct. 11) dragged himself out of the river with a leg injury, a Taos Fire Department lieutenant said. The crash happened at around mile marker 5 or 6 on N.M. 570, Lt. Mario Romero...

At the Tuesday (Oct. 13) Town of Taos Council regular meeting, Mayor Dan Barrone directed staff to move the town’s water restrictions from Phase 4 back to Phase 3. He did so at the recommendation of Interim Public Works Director Tim Corner,...

Chavez is facing an investigation into her ties to Project Jupiter — through both her role in the Legislature and her husband’s lobbying work.

CYFD has not yet set a new timeline for the project’s rollout, prompting concerns from lawmakers over the seemingly endless delays.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Your state income tax is on the ballot this fall, at least in spirit. Republicans running for Rio Rancho-area House seats say New Mexico’s oil windfall can cover shrinking or scrapping it. Their Democratic opponents say that would blow a hole in schools, health

Professor Cristopher Moore. Courtesy photo BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Cristopher Moore is a professor at the Santa Fe Institute who among other things works on transparency, in AI “and its use in ‘consequential decisions’ that affect people’s lives and rights — such as risk assessment in the criminal justice system”. He

By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty shoppers will have to take their bargain hunting elsewhere for now after a vehicle crashed into the Dollar General on Route 66 Wednesday morning, closing the store until further notice. Moriarty Fire Department crews responded at about 10 a.m. to the store at 705 U.S. Route

Several major health insurers in New Mexico will discontinue certain Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, including Presbyterian, Christus and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

The analysis released by Climate Matters found New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District warmed by 4.8 degrees from 1970 to 2025.

Staff with the state agency noted some pollutant concentration estimates doubled in recent modeling of emissions for the data’ center’s fuel cell plant.

A mural that memorializes a local woman who lost her battle with opioid addiction is set to be unveiled, just as a resource center that carries her name gets the boost it needs to combat drug abuse. The mural in honor of Grace Gallegos will be unveiled to the community

Didi Okpareke set Republican hearts fluttering as she took on ABQ progressive icon and Dem US Rep. Melanie Stansbury in a thirty-minute TV debate that also saw the first-time candidate stun Republicans by splitting with President Trump on the war in Iran.There was more. Okpareke, 42, titillated the audience by

Sullivan Middaugh captured his first XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso, winning the elite men’s triathlon by nearly six minutes and taking home $20,000. The 22-year-old was joined in the top 10 by his father, Josiah, and brother, Porter. France’s Alizee Paties won the women’s title, finishing six minutes ahead of

New Mexico’s medical malpractice reforms and healthcare compacts face renewed political threats, the author argues, as trial lawyers and their allies influence Democratic candidates and legislative committees. The piece highlights reform champions Rep. Marian Matthews and Rep. Nicole Chavez, criticizes Lisa Curtis and Deb Haaland, and urges voters to protect

Dr. Crit Caton talks about 30th anniversary of the Spirit Run.

Residents given chance to share what they like or dislike

County denies appeal, clearing North Valley mosque project Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Voters will see a bond regarding renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In July 2026, the Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution for the public to vote on the General Obligation (GO) bond to support the project. The bond is secured by property

UNM Hospital names new CEO Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney said that a “substantial share” of public comments on the pending air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center were “not sent by members of the public acting on their

Albuquerque – On Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to a vehicle vs motorcycle crash at Menaul and Mesilla. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to a local area hospital by Albuquerque Fire’s Rescue 9. Due to the severity

WASHINGTON — The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls. Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday

A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Trump administration from moving the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City while the rest of the lawsuit over the relocation plays out in court. In the order signed Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, in

With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7's Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters' ballots, disqualifying ballots. "While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,"

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New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland continued her fundraising dominance over Republican opponent Gregg Hull with fewer than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, new campaign reports show.

WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November. A slew of pressing policy debates are on tap for Democrats, including healthcare, immigration, voting rights, the war in Iran, oversight,

A day honoring Jody Mancillas, an $800k Wastewater Treatment Plant spend, critical board vacancies filled, and more from the Tuesday, October 13, Village of Cloudcroft Council meeting

Trustees voted unanimously to buy four new membrane cassettes and rebuild their basin, a stopgap to keep the plant running while the village chases funding for a multimillion-dollar replacement

[caption id="attachment_109030" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogers for the Daily Press)Driftwood founders Jesse Westenberger, Zeyah...

[caption id="attachment_109031" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Priscilla Lucero, executive director of the Southwest N...

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) faced Republican pharmacist and political newcomer Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke in a televised debate Tuesday evening where, aside from ending the war in Iran and slowing data center growth in New Mexico, the two candidates found little room for agreements.

Don Owen Coffin made his transition from this world peacefully Sept. 27, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, in his apartment at Los Alamos Assisted Living, just after visiting with his family. He was 97. Born June 27, 1929, Don lived a long and deeply rooted life marked by intellect,

One resident says objects were thrown 300 feet in the air

Colorado Proposition 135 would prohibit healthcare professionals from providing people age 18 and younger with medical surgery to alter biological sex characteristics, as well as prohibit the use of state or federal funds, Medicaid reimbursements or insurance coverage to pay...

One resident says objects were thrown 300 feet in the air

Since 2022, the OmniHum Gallery in Taos showcased artists whose work falls outside conventional Southwestern styles, particularly art depicting the visionary, mystical and spiritual.

Not so long ago, a $4 million year-over-year increase in New Mexico film production spending would have been disappointing. That was then; this is now. Gone are the halcyon days of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, when the industry attracted...

Melanie Kirby’s plan was to move to San Francisco to become a DJ. Then, a stint in the Peace Corps in Paraguay altered her life plan when she was randomly assigned to assist with a beekeeping extension program. “Here I was working with...

UNM-Taos announced significant enrollment gains this fall, marking its highest total enrollment since 2017 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to the institution's official Fall 2026 Census Snapshot, total student headcount increased by...

Would drivers in Taos and across New Mexico accept a tax hike on gas in exchange for better roads as prices soar at the pump? That’s a question that State Sen. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales posed when he sponsored a Senate bill that would increase the...

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain High School volleyball team is closing in on school history in Claire Rose’s first year as head coach, riding an 11-6 overall record and an undefeated start in District 5-3A play into the season’s final three weeks. With a 2-0 league mark, the

Black Angus Steakhouse to relocate, join WyMont development Albuquerque Journal

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — About six people a week died from opioid-related causes in Bernalillo County last year. Now, county commissioners are considering an emergency declaration to help […]

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

The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled contracts to conduct routine maintenance and programming at numerous national parks and downgraded nearly 1,500 more projects across the country to “low priority” status, including several in New...

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday (Oct. 13) released a formal opinion concluding that an existing state policy reserving 10 percent of hunting tags for hunters who contract with private outfitters is unconstitutional and unfairly...

Two months after six of Azlan White’s wolf-dog hybrids were discovered dead along N.M. 68, Embudo Valley residents concerned about the pack’s repeated escapes from their fenced enclosure are calling on the Rio Arriba County Commission to...

From left: Denise Chavez, senior director for administration at the Samaritan House; Michael Drumm, executive director of the Samaritan House and volunteer Jose Trujillo sift through clothing donations from Walmart at the shelter on Wednesday. While a local group has expressed concern over the decision to sell the building in

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — About six people a week died from opioid-related causes in Bernalillo County last year. Now, county commissioners are considering an emergency declaration to help fund a more robust response, including expanded street medicine and addiction treatment, real-time overdose tracking and a new sheriff’s operation

Las Cruces, NM(KVIA-TV) — The much-anticipated Coats for Kids campaign kicked off its 32nd annual drive this week, aiming to ensure that every child in Las Cruces stays warm this winter. Organized by Las Cruces Coats in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, the initiative plans to distribute over 1,250

The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District has developed its Natural Resource Improvement Cost Share Assistance Program to help farmers […]

MORIARTY, N.M. — A regional health initiative that grew from an elementary school outreach project into a major district-wide resource is set to return this month with expanded offerings. The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will host its second annual Community Health and Wellness Fair, alongside a community craft fair, on Saturday,

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint […]

Robertson High School’s head football coach was arrested over the weekend and is facing criminal charges for allegedly forcing his way into a home and punching a man repeatedly. Police arrested 38-year-old Lucas Sanchez on Sunday following an altercation at a Las Vegas home the night before. Las Vegas Police

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint advisory Tuesday spelling out election deadlines, who belongs at a polling place and what crosses the line into voter intimidation.

By Rodd Cayton The permanent preservation of about six acres of farmland in Corrales is being hailed as a victory for nature. The Village of Corrales is among the entities that contributed to keeping the land in a near-natural state, having recently approved a conservation easement with more than $700,000.

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint advisory Tuesday spelling out election deadlines, who belongs at a polling place and what crosses the line into voter intimidation.

By Jesse Jones, The Route 66 Independent — Following a three-month vacancy left by former Commissioner Mike Rariden, the town of Edgewood restored its full Town Commission after commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Doug West to the open District 5 seat. West, a retired Albuquerque Police Department commander

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull pledged to prioritize child welfare and improve transparency at New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department during an Artesia campaign stop. His proposals include rebuilding trust with foster parents, nonprofits and investigators, and ensuring stable placements for children. Democrat Deb Haaland has proposed replacing CYFD

LAS CRUCES – Oracle is reviewing a proposed electricity service agreement with El Paso Electric following discussions with Doña Ana County commissioners, as the company

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For 60 years, KUNM has been more than a radio station. It has been a place where New Mexicans discover new music, hear familiar […]

A top executive at Alta Vista Regional Hospital has confirmed: the hospital is not up for sale. Alta Vista CEO Helen Ballantyne said in an email statement to The Optic on Monday that the hospital is “not currently involved in a sale transaction.” The statement comes after speculation was raised

According to Greggory Hull, the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, this could be the year his party wins the election for the state’s top office. The Daily Record spoke to Republicans at this event and reached out to local Democrats by telephone the same evening who didn’t attend. Hull

This article is co-published with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on local control of government. Last December, New Mexico officials celebrated publication of a plan to address climate change, designed to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A few months

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull met with community members and government leaders during a 90-minute gathering at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

This week, New Mexico anglers seeking trout should head north, where conditions range from good to particularly good at Hopewell Lake, Lake Maloya, the Pecos River, Rio Grande, Rio Chama and San Juan River. Catfish anglers should look west of Silver City or near Portales, where Bill Evans Lake and

A large crowd joined the Potter's Guild of Las Cruces at its annual Empty Bowls event to raise funs in support of El Caldito Soup Kitchen. The Oct. 10 gathering at St. Paul's United Methodist Church offered a locally-crafted bowl filled with soup...

Grants Water Main Break Prompts Extended Repairs, Street Closure News Staff Wed, 10/14/2026 - 05:52

Fernandez Leads Pirates Charge Over Taos Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 10/14/2026 - 05:52

NM Junior College working to advance nursing skills John Leacock/News-Sun New Mexico’s nursing training has received recognition for its excellence, with New Mexico Junior College’s nursing program among the best LPN to RN efforts in the state. NMJC’s program was recently ranked third in the state by Practical Nursing, an

Farmers and ranchers spoke at a roundtable in Corrales on Tuesday about how higher fuel costs are impacting them.

An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting construction workers in the region.

Haarmeyer movie gets early screening in Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — There is one thing you notice quickly when you sit down for an interview with independent filmmaker and author Mary Haarmeyer — she is a live wire, a runaway train of energy. And after an hour of listening to

Jeffrey Hughes appointed interim county manager

There are no early surprises in the first week of early voting for the 2026 election. About 30,000 votes were cast statewide through Monday, according to the Secretary of State. Democrats dominate the early turnout with 59% of the total, while Republicans sit at 27% and independents account for 14%.The

United Way of Eddy County announced that Executive Director Kyle Marksteiner will step down to join the City of Carlsbad. Serina Lyons will serve as interim executive director, bringing nonprofit experience and organizational knowledge to the role. The organization thanked Marksteiner for strengthening community partnerships and assured donors, volunteers, and

Hermosa Elementary School seeks to make goal.

Above normal temperatures are about to give way to a cold, windy weekend east of Albuquerque. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued freeze and cold weather warnings for most of New Mexico earlier this week as a low pressure system descends over New Mexico from the Nevada and Arizona

County commissioners push back on El Paso Electric connection for Project Jupiter Albuquerque Journal

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- For the first time, ABC-7 got a behind-the-scenes look at Project Jupiter, the massive data center under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. ABC-7 evening anchor Mauricio Casillas toured the site with photojournalist Jesus Rodriguez. The project, led by tech giant Oracle, is expected

Boarding a bus for the short ride to the largely closed-off construction site just north of the U.S.-Mexico border near Santa Teresa, I wasn’t sure what awaited us at the drop-off point. We passed a line of cars — construction workers headed home...

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners heard a presentation about putting the Sugarite Coal Camp on the National Register, heard from Sharon Young about the Raton Adventure Center and deliberated on a zoning change request at their regular Tuesday October 13 meeting held in City Hall. Colonel Gilbert…

MORIARTY, N.M. — Coming off a tough loss that halted an eight-game home winning streak, the Moriarty Pintos take to the road Friday night with significant Class 3A state playoff seeding on the line. Moriarty (5-2, 2-2 District 2-3A) travels to Lincoln County to face the Ruidoso Warriors (2-5, 2-2)

AG challenges New Mexico outfitter hunting license program Albuquerque Journal

Scratch-made meals strain APS budgets and workers Albuquerque Journal

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A 28-year-old Deming man faces a first-degree charge of attempted murder after police say he admitted shooting an...

County adds energy-saving solar projects By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Luna County Commissioners celebrated a partnership with Schneider Electri...

Albuquerque – On Monday, October 12, Dominique Harris, 35, was arrested after fleeing from police throughout Southeast Albuquerque at high speeds, running a stop sign and attempting to evade officers by switching seats with a passenger, according to a police report. According to the criminal complaint, an officer from the

LAS CRUCES – A 9-year-old Las Cruces girl died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a BNSF train near the intersection of South Main

Artesia boys soccer defeats Goddard at home on Tuesday night.

Albuquerque – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit assisted the Denton Police Department by recovering a vehicle connected to an ongoing murder and missing person investigation in Texas during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. As part of a targeted anti-crime operation focused on hotels during the Balloon

Republican congressional candidate Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke used a televised debate Monday to repeatedly challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury over New Mexico’s affordability crisis, poor educational outcomes, and what Okpareke portrayed as a gap between federal spending announcements and results families can actually see. The debate, hosted by KOAT

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- An Otero County jury convicted a man of first-degree kidnapping and conspiracy to commit first-degree kidnapping, the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. On June 10, 2023, Ernesto Robles, Vanessa Renteria, Samantha Martinez and Luis Balderas abducted a woman from her home in Alamogordo, the

Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Court working in Taos and Raton, appeared before the state Supreme Court in Santa Fe Tuesday (Oct. 13).

With cool down comes respiratory illness and animal behavior changes

Gila Regional Medical Center will soon begin preparing for installation of its new MRI scanner, Associate Administrator Matthew Stevens told the count...

Santa Fe, NM — Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a formal legal opinion, requested by members of the New Mexico Legislature, concluding that the state’s “outfitter set-aside” violates the anti-donation clause of the New Mexico Constitution. In the 2022-23 season, more than 90 percent of set-aside elk licenses went to

Representatives for Project Jupiter presented updates to Doña Ana County Commissioners regarding a $13 billion economic impact, a $1 million flood recovery fund, and a proposed energy agreement with El Paso Electric. The post Doña Ana Commissioners call Project Jupiter representatives disrespectful at meeting appeared first on KVIA .

Trish Harrison, left, of Bayfield, and Tami Joslin of Durango finish hole 18 Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club in Durango. They played nearly the entire round under rainy skies. The pink flags are in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month....

Jim Allen Salyers October 13, 2026 — Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announces the arrest of Jim Allen Salyers (37) of Deming, New Mexico for Possession of Child Pornography. On October 8, 2026, Investigators of the 6th Judicial District Attorney's Office with the assistance of the Deming Police

By Kevin Hendricks Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas is seeking a second term representing District 5, which covers much of east central Albuquerque, including Uptown and Four Hills, and all […]

UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): ABC-7 reached out to the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department to ask about today's incident; they sent the following written statement: "CYFD extends our deepest condolences to the child’s family in the aftermath of this tragedy. CYFD is working closely with the family to provide

The Department of Homeland Security has waived certain New Mexico water laws for border-wall construction projects in southern New Mexico, […]

By Kevin Hendricks Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas is seeking a second term representing District 5, which covers much of east central Albuquerque, including Uptown and Four Hills, and all of the East Mountains. He faces Republican Thomas Riley on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Olivas, a Democrat, defeated radio station owner

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting October 13, 2026, three new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County. Jose Rutilo Munoz Munoz Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-02881 Jose Rutilo Munoz Munoz is scheduled for jury trial on October 13 and 14,

A hiker crosses a bridge over the Pecos River, downstream from its source in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in northern New Mexico. It’s an early May afternoon, and Charlie Barrett has parked his pickup in a pullout along a county road a few hundred feet from the Black River

Editor’s note: Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Lujan is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate against Larry Marker. The News asked both candidates the same questions via email. Their answers were not edited. Q: Rural and eastern New Mexicans often feel overshadowed by Albuquerque and Las Cruces. How would you

When my late uncle Jack Williamson wrote his autobiography, he called it, "Wonder's Child." If he was Wonder's Child, that would make me Wonder's Great-Niece, and there is no better time for claiming that title than during the annual migration of those fluttering orange and black miracles: monarch butterflies. If

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by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Bernalillo County averaging six opioid-related deaths a week in 2025, commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis Wednesday. […]

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico hunters who keep striking out in the big game draw just got some fresh ammunition. Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the state law reserving 10% of draw licenses for hunters who hire outfitters violates the New Mexico Constitution. Torrez concluded in a formal opinion dated

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Bernalillo County averaging six opioid-related deaths a week in 2025, commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis Wednesday. They’ll also consider tax breaks for housing developments that would add hundreds of apartments in Albuquerque and discuss plans to

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12, 2026: Andrew Romero, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Joanie Etherton-Espinoza, APO Arrest Order. Brianna Romero, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Maria Ortiz, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP,

Clovis Community College will use a $3 million federal grant to help renovate the Gentry Building, according to college President Jonathan Fuentes. Fuentes detailed specifics of the grant at the Oct. 7 regular meeting of the college board. The board is also planning a special virtual or online only meeting

PORTALES - New firefighters will make almost 19% more than their predecessors, thanks to the Portales Fire Department's updated strategic staffing plan. It includes raising starting pay for firefighters from $14.29 to $17 an hour. The Portales City Council unanimously approved the plan during its Oct. 6 regular meeting. "It's

TUCUMCARI – Mesalands Community College sophomore Trace Fulwiler captured the bareback bronc riding title for a second straight year during the college's annual Grand Canyon Region rodeo on Oct. 10. Fulwiler, from Washington state, won the Oct. 9 program of the two-day rodeo, and his score of a 71 also

MELROSE – Melrose was nothing if not efficient on Friday night. Senior Brayden Eldridge returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown, and the Buffaloes scored on all eight possessions after that – needing just 23 plays to do so – en route to a 58-8 drubbing of Gateway