Manuel Marquez, 37, was sentenced to six years for voluntary manslaughter after pleading guilty to beating Emeri Montoya to death at Otero County Prison Facility. Prosecutors reduced the charge from second-degree murder and dropped conspiracy and evidence-tampering counts. Co-defendant Benito Fernandez-Duran was later convicted of manslaughter and also received a

A Las Cruces woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl while armed with a stolen handgun.

A Mescalero man faces felony aggravated fleeing and DWI charges after allegedly speeding, striking a curb and nearly hitting two people during a police pursuit in Alamogordo. Wesley Kazhe reportedly fled on foot after stopping at a motel, but officers detained him after using a stun gun. Blood test results

ESTANCIA, N.M. — Devon Chavez rushed for three second-half touchdowns and Estancia weathered passing rainstorms to pull away for a 34-12 victory over Santa Rosa on Friday night. Santa Rosa struck first in the wet conditions when Preston Muniz broke free for a 15-yard touchdown run early in the opening

Sighting witnessed by many residents, reported in newspapers

Welcome to the weekend! After a very active week filled with rainfall and flash flooding, drier weather will be the story this weekend. Drier air will move in from the west this morning leading to spotty sprinkles or rain chances around New Mexico for Saturday. The drier air may help

Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has announced Munich as the selection

TUCUMCARI – The city’s police chief announced on Sept. 15 he is retiring from law enforcement in mid-October after about 18 months at the helm. Lorenzo Emillio, 50, made the announcement in a Facebook post on the Tucumcari Police Department’s account. His final day will be Oct. 14, and he

In between stalls selling orange chicken and tacos, a glowing white sign invites shoppers to learn about a piece of cloth that bears the image of a man that some believe to be Jesus Christ. The post Can you find Jesus at White Sands Mall in Alamogordo? appeared first on

A powerful storm is creeping along the U.S. Northeast coast, causing high winds and knocking out electricity for thousands. The nor'easter is affecting the Mid-Atlantic area and New England, leaving around 100,000 customers without power on Saturday. The National Weather Service warns of high winds, tides, and heavy rain in

Veronica Sue Barron, 39, was arrested Aug. 8 at the Artesia Aquatic Center after lifeguards reported she was intoxicated and became violent when asked to leave the pool. The post Pecos Woman Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Assault at Artesia Pool appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

You are on this earth to reach the highest version of yourself and help others reach the highest version of mankind that they have in them. The post A case for altruism appeared first on Ruidoso News .

These women gathered Friday at 11th Street Station, as well as others across the nation, to celebrate the unofficial Dolly Parton Day. “On 9/25, let’s celebrate Dolly the way she lived,” said Portland City Council President, Jamie Dunphy. “Play music....

Ariana Guerro, 39, pleaded no contest to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. The post Woman takes plea after assaulting restaurant staff with frying pan and knife appeared first on Ruidoso News .

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms. Nolo was churning slowly south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday with maximum

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial on a charge of unlawful taking of vehicle. He’s accused of crashing head-on into a tribal police officer’s cruiser and leading police on a foot chase in which they shot him twice with a stun gun. Rio

A Rio Arriba grand jury indicted a Zuni woman on six charges after a stop to check on a couple turned into a warrant arrest and then into an alleged fight. The grand jury indicted Kristi Waatsa, 27, on four counts of battery on an officer and one count each

The 2027 National Merit Semifinalists from Los Alamos High School include (back, left to right) Gavin Bent, Tate Plohr, Adis Bock, Hudson Bathrick-Price and Aditya Viswanathan; front (left to right) Liv Niklasson, Aislinn Marshall, Lydia Davis and Nguyen Phan. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Schools is

High Rolls Volunteer Fire Department members train regularly to protect their community, practicing equipment use, rescue knots, protective gear, hose deployment and wildland firefighting skills. The department responds to medical calls, traffic accidents and trail rescues, but faces a nationwide shortage of volunteers. Residents can help through the auxiliary, station

Preview of the NMBNK season ending tournament. The post Conchas Lake brings Chavez back for another title run appeared first on Alamogordo News .

As the summer winds down, performers start to look at making changes that each one of us believes will help us to do better next season. The post Guitar & Pen: The performer’s perspective appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Thick, juicy pork chops become a memorable dinner when filled with a savory stuffing of Hatch chile, peppery cheese, herbs, and crisp breadcrumbs. The post CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Southwest Stuffed Pork Chops appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Preview of the NMBNK season ending tournament. The post Conchas Lake brings Chavez back for another title run appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Kennedy Center officials were long aware of serious structural issues that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress. The center’s executive director and chief operating officer, Matt Floca, did

China and the U.S. have agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications. This follows a three-day summit between their leaders in Washington. The two sides will also work on a Board of Trade for selected bilateral trade issues. They plan

At least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year. The rules are stricter than what the federal government is requiring. Supporters say it makes sense to make sure that people aren't taking advantage of part of the taxpayer-funded

The White House left CNN off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s trip Saturday to a college football game in Tennessee, marking the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. CNN, a member of the U.S. network video pool that rotates duties

Pope Leo XIV draws hundreds of thousands of people to Paris’ Champs-Élysées for a massive outdoor Mass. The pope greeted cheering crowds from his popemobile during a parade on Saturday to Place de la Concorde. The Vatican estimates 800,000 people attended, surpassing expectations. Leo encouraged attendees to share their faith

Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Dianna Reichelt and Youth Peer Support Specialist Hanna Levings provide the NMJJAC members with information regarding local JJAB programs and services. Courtesy photo Los Alamos JJAB Resource Specialists Karla Corriz and Ali Hansell greet participants as they arrive for the day. Courtesy photo Los Alamos

Early voting for New Mexico’s Nov. 3 General Election begins Oct. 6 in Eddy County. Residents can vote at the Carlsbad Clerk’s Office or Artesia Sub Office, with expanded hours Oct. 17–31. Absentee ballots may be requested through Oct. 20. The guide also lists Election Day polling locations and local,

Eddy County commissioners approved $5 million toward a $9.1 million replacement terminal at Carlsbad’s Cavern City Air Terminal. The new facility is expected to open in September 2027, enabling Contour Airlines’ larger jets to resume flights to Dallas-Fort Worth. Officials say the project could support additional destinations, attract business and

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House before leaving for a college football game. This week, Iran offered to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — People crowded shoulder to shoulder upstairs in a south Alabama coffee shop, in a region sometimes called the reddest in the heavily conservative state. They were there to hear Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for governor and the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama.

BOSTON (AP) — A slow-moving, powerful storm crept along the coast of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, producing high winds that knocked out electricity to thousands while whipping up big waves and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions in some places. Tens of millions of people were in the path

NEW YORK (AP) — Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect them. U.S. vaccination recommendations have become splintered in the past year, with federal officials and doctors’ organizations

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda, with investigations of President Donald Trump, his family and his administration if the party sweeps control of the chamber from Republicans in the November elections. The undertaking is as robust as it is daunting, spanning several House committees. With

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting at the Duranes Community Center park. Around 7 PM, APD officers responded to reports of a shooting around at the park, located at 2920 Leopoldo Rd. NW, which is west of Rio Grande Blvd. in the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS 🏈 MATCHUP 🏆 FINAL ✅ WINNER Cleveland vs. Atrisco Heritage 58-0 Cleveland Sandia vs. West Mesa 42-0 Sandia Estancia vs. Santa Rosa 34-12 Estancia Los Lunas vs. Miyamura 53-0 Miyamura Artesia vs. Alamogordo 54-19 Artesia Cibola vs. Capital

Yuki Kurihara of Japan has won a gold medal in esports at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The 11-year-old is believed to be the youngest ever gold-medal winner in the games, which date from 1951. He says eel is his favorite training food and he found his niche in

Three new plant beds and stage fixture will serve as event area

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee’s college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday. Security checks on the stadium’s perimeter went relatively smoothly with Tennessee officials opening the stadium 30 minutes earlier than normal. Fans

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on an ambulance attending the scene of a suicide bomb attack at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan that killed at least 12 people on Saturday and wounded about 35 others, officials said. The attack involving an explosives-laden vehicle occurred

Toni Pendergrass discussed projects planned after Nov. 3 bond election

Albuquerque – A multi-vehicle crash involving multiple victims was reported on Interstate 40 between Coors and Unser Blvd. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded shortly after 9:30 PM and found at least two vehicles with multiple patients at the scene. One of the vehicles was located in the center

Residents urged to shelter in place or seek higher ground as flooding closed parts of U.S. 380 near San Antonio and the Rio Grande.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Could Albuquerque's Civic Plaza soon have pickleball and basketball courts? One city councilor is gathering interest on that idea, along with other projects, ahead this upcoming legislative session. For the last three years, Albuquerque city councilor Joaquín Baca said he's focused on finishing older projects in

Drier air will bring New Mexico a break from the rain this weekend, but another round of widespread rain, heavy rainfall and flash flooding could return early next week as monsoon moisture combines with an approaching storm system and potentially the remnants of Hurricane Polo. Showers and storms are moving

The Hope Christian Huskies girls soccer team joined Devin J Martin in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night. The post NM Gameday: Sept. 25 appeared first on KOB 4 .

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about week three of the NFL games, specifically the game between the Packers and Falcons. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Sept. 25 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Thousands in Nepal have lost their homes and livelihoods after last month's devastating floods. A month on, thousands remain missing and the government faces a costly recovery. Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the disaster at the U.N., calling for more international support and cooperation against climate risks. DNA testing has

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and three cars on Interstate The post One Taken to Hospital After Semi Rollover Crash on Interstate 10 appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

BANGKOK (AP) — China and the United States agreed to establish a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications following a three-day summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Washington, the two governments said Saturday. They also agreed to continue cooperating through

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine continued to target Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial war between Moscow and Kyiv came as U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Work requirements for some Medicaid beneficiaries begin across the U.S. in January, the result of President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax cut and policy law, and a handful of Republican-led states are imposing tougher rules than the law requires. At issue is how someone can prove they are too medically

Torrential rain in Clovis, New Mexico, has caused significant flooding, leaving cars, homes, and even a football field underwater as residents recall past floods and assess the damage.

A Clovis lineman died Friday after a utility pole fell into standing water and electrocuted him as he worked to repair it following heavy rains, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.

A Hobbs teacher was shot multiple times at Highland Middle School Friday morning, and police detained a juvenile suspect after a foot pursuit.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calling all outdoor businesses, here's your chance to grow your company. Activate NM, along with the New Mexico Economic Development Department's Outdoor Recreation Division, is sponsoring Adventure Pitch Fest. It's a chance for outdoor businesses, recreation companies, guides, outfitters, gear brands, tourism ventures, or adventure-tech startups

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A lineman is dead after an electrical accident in Clovis. Curry County Sheriff's Office deputies said farmer's electric co-op employee Ian Massey was repairing a utility pole on Curry Road Friday morning when the pole fell in standing water, electrocuting Massey. He died at the hospital.

OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways. The AI giant says its models accessed public information on sites like SEC.gov and the U.S. Census Bureau. OpenAI says it has not found any misuse of credentials or data breaches. A spokesperson says

PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular country. The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people attended — about

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rescuers searching through the rubble of a two-story house that collapsed after an explosion in Athens ’ historic Plaka district recovered six bodies on Saturday, authorities said. Documents and belongings found with four of the victims — two men and two women — indicated they were

PARIS (AP) — Might a helping hand from Pope Leo XIV partly explain the Chicago White Sox’s improbable return to the playoffs? “No comment,” the pontiff replied with a beaming smile when a reporter on his plane to France asked whether the surprise sprung Thursday by the long-suffering team was

It’s been a busy week for Iranian diplomacy that may have come to nothing. Iran’s president and foreign minister visited New York for the U.N. gathering of world leaders and proposed a deal with the Trump administration that would end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz in seven

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

A tornado warning has been issued for Curry County.

Busfield's defense claims the state withheld witnesses and showed bias, while the state claims the defense introduced witnesses without sufficient notice or time to prepare.

ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico officials said agents seized around 6,300 plants from an illegal marijuana operation in Torrance County. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department said its Enforcement Bureau, along with the Organized Crime Commission, found 21 greenhouses, each filled with 300 fully mature cannabis plants, at

23 years in, UNM’s Red Rally still fans the flames of the Rio Grande Rivalry Albuquerque Journal

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a heated back-and-forth this week about plans for a gubernatorial debate in New Mexico, Democratic candidate Deb Haaland said she's moving past the idea. In an emailed statement, the Haaland campaign said they "would like to move past this sideshow." Instead, the statement goes on

New Mexico State Parks will waive day-use and parking fees at all 35 state parks today and Sunday in recognition of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day.

September is Copper Theft Awareness Month, and PNM is alerting residential and business customers about how to identify copper theft, what the…

More rain expected to return next week

The brothers Neil Roe and Adam Roe said there is a little bit of irony in the family and Peppers Grill and Bar being honored on Tuesday at the…

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By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent On Thursday, the Grant County Commission approved a revised solid waste ordinance after a public hearing, and i...

[caption id="attachment_108621" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)A.D. Richins Jr. celebrates as he leads the “losers p...

Alamogordo’s football team faces its toughest challenge of the season when it hosts Artesia at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium. The post Artesia Bulldogs defeat Alamogordo appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Los Angeles-based artist Melanie Posner spent five days creating the tribute to the country music icon during Hobbs’ annual Music & Murals fest.

Albuquerque police found a man with multiple gunshot wounds at the North Valley park. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Councilor Bruhn said Mayor Gillespie failed to carry out actions, inappropriately appointed people to leadership positions, and violated meeting codes.

New Mexico is now in the forecast cone for Hurricane Polo.

The candidates blame each other for the breakdown, leaving voters without a general election debate for the first time in at least 20 years.

Drier air will bring New Mexico a break from the rain this weekend, but another round of widespread rain, heavy rainfall and flash flooding could return early next week as monsoon moisture combines with an approaching storm system and potentially the remnants of Hurricane Polo. Fewer showers and thunderstorms have

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A transformation could be coming to East Central. "We need more retail, we need restaurants, we just need some other things in our area," said Albuquerque city councilor Renee Grout. She sees the challenges in her district on that stretch of Route 66, which has a

The Valencia County Fire Department said its swiftwater rescue team answered a mutual aid call to Socorro County Friday night during multiple water rescues. The post Valencia County fire team aids Socorro water rescues after flash flooding appeared first on KOB 4 .

APD homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting at Duranes Community Center park after officers found a man dead with multiple gunshot wounds. The post Deadly shooting at Duranes Community Center park under APD investigation appeared first on KOB 4 .

Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms. Nolo was churning slowly south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday with maximum sustained winds of 105

CNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game. It is the latest media restriction imposed by the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. CNN reported Saturday that it had been scheduled to travel with

The New Mexico National Guard worked in Hondo with local authorities and supported neighbors as a flash flood warning remained in effect. The post New Mexico National Guard helps Hondo residents after major flash flooding appeared first on KOB 4 .

Isleta Resort & Casino is marking 40 years after growing from a tent operation into a major casino and resort that employs tribal members. The post Isleta Resort & Casino celebrates 40th anniversary appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque approved an extension for the "Pluribus" film production permit, keeping the custom-built West Side neighborhood in place through summer 2028. The post ‘Pluribus’ season 2 permit approved in Albuquerque through summer 2028 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Deb Haaland will skip debates in New Mexico's governor's race, leaving KOB 4's Oct. 8 event set as a conversation with Gregg Hull unless her schedule changes. The post UNM professor: Skipping debates risks voter trust in New Mexico race appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Lobos and Aggies will meet in their 115th football showdown Saturday as crowds head to Las Cruces for the Rio Grande rivalry. The post Lobos vs. Aggies: Rio Grande rivalry returns to Las Cruces Saturday appeared first on KOB 4 .

Students in seventh- and eighth-grade ENLACE classes at Zia Middle School in Las Cruces explored various Hispanic traditions through art projects and participation in the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets said the country’s president has left New York after the United Nations gathering of world leaders that included Iran’s indirect talks with

Republican Gregg Hull's campaign criticized Haaland, saying she "is afraid to face the cameras and defend her record."

Some of the state's most populous counties have received tens of thousands of backlogged applications.

Santa Fe Public Schools' chief financial officer admitted it was the district's fault and said employees would see backpay.

Utah Valley said the review was done independently by outside consultants.

The normally routine process of filling the District 4 vacancy has become more drawn-out and controversial than usual.

A flood watch remains in parts of southeast New Mexico until midnight as rivers run high and more heavy rain could develop later in the day. The post Flood watch continues in southeast New Mexico. Here’s what to expect appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque’s Water Authority urges residents to pause sprinklers after more than 2 inches of rain fell at the Albuquerque International Sunpor The post Albuquerque water authority urges sprinkler break after heavy rainfall appeared first on KOB 4 .

McCall's Pumpkin Patch put its Haunted Farm opening weekend on hold after recent rain forced the farm to cancel the attraction's planned start. The post McCall’s Pumpkin Patch postpones haunted attraction due to rain in Moriarty appeared first on KOB 4 .

Weather stopped the Four Corners Balloon Rally from launching Friday morning, but two more events remain scheduled through Sunday. The post Weather cancels Four Corners Balloon Rally launch in Farmington appeared first on KOB 4 .

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Severe storms and heavy rains that hit the border area this week caused several damage across the region, including at the Anthony Community Cemetery and the Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Both cemeteries operate separately under different management: The Community Cemetery operates under a board of directors

Abigail Salas speaks with NMSU Economics Professor Dr. Chris Erickson about the state of Oracle's $18 billion loan.

Scene over Los Alamos Friday evening as clouds dip below skyline and blue skies shine through. Photo by Sobia Sayeda

BY JAMES WERNICKERotary Club of Los Alamos Join the Rotary Club of Los Alamos for an afternoon of beer, brats, music, and community building on Sunday, October 4 from 2-5 PM at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. https://rotarylosalamos.org/oktoberfest . Rotary will provide bratwurst plates for a suggested donation of $20. If

BY JOYCE RICHINS, RN, BS, CICLos Alamos County Health Council Member As a Infection Preventionist, I would like to help prepare you for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Virus Season. Influenza, RSV and COVID are just around the corner. Respiratory virus season is typically October to April. This all depends on several

LOS ALAMOS MAKERS NEWS RELEASE What happens when a fiber line is cut and Los Alamos suddenly loses its connection to the internet? Los Alamos residents already know that isn’t a hypothetical question. Los Alamos Makers invites the community to find out how people can stay connected with a Meshtastic

Class 5A top-ranked Panthers take advantage of Demons miscues in 59-8 rout

New Mexico agents seize 6,300 cannabis plants in Torrance County raid Albuquerque Journal

Lorie Johnson alleges she was passed over for job opportunities at Santa Fe High because of her age and because she is white.

A recent study found the number of orphaned wells is growing faster than the state can remediate them as costs skyrocket.

As the Rio Grande Rivalry looms in Las Cruces, the Lobos should be closing in on a conclusive QB1.

The Sunday event will feature drums, intertribal dances and a healing and wellness village, among other activities.

“Across the country, we’re seeing undeniable evidence that the newest generation of AI systems can behave unpredictably," Torrez said.

OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways. The AI giant says it…

Staff Reports SANTA FE — A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform Sept. 25. The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law and it is now up to a judge to determine how much the company would

Deerek Ruiz had a night.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Actor-director Timothy Busfield was back in court Friday, asking a judge to throw out the case against him. His attorneys claim the state engaged in egregious prosecutorial misconduct during the grand jury. "Abandoned its role as a neutral aid to the grand jury, misstated the law

The New Mexico School for the Deaf hosted a ribbon cutting alongside Expert Hearing Care for a new facility to test hearing in Las Cruces.

BANGKOK (AP) — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring since Thursday afternoon, would continue in most parts of the country

PETZAEL, West Bank (AP) — The natural springs and ancient pools of the occupied West Bank have long provided a respite from the oppressive summer heat. They also have been a lifeline for Palestinian communities, which rely on them for tourism and irrigation for their farmland. But for the 2.8

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — After spending five years working in Saudi Arabia, Narayan Prassan returned to his home in Nepal with savings, only to lose his house in the 2015 earthquake. He went abroad again, earned enough to rebuild his home and settled happily with his family. Last month’s floods

Teacher shot at Hobbs middle school; one person in custody Albuquerque Journal

The Democratic candidate for an Albuquerque state House seat has dropped the lawsuit alleging her Republican opponent does not live in the district she hopes to represent.

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico is cleaning up after rain flooded streets and some homes Thursday night. According to KRQE's meteorologists, reports show the Clovis area got up to 12 inches of rain Thursday, which caused flash flooding. "I’ve been doing this for almost 19 years now, and

Ted Lacoe, who was convicted in July of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting his daughter’s ex-boyfriend last year, will get another trial due to an error the judge made in jury instructions. Lacoe is accused of killing Francisco Lopez in April 2025 during a confrontation at Lacoe’s daughter’s home in

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Some weeks ago, ABC-7's Andrew J. Polk spoke with the new national chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Pete Vasquez in a very unique location: between the two border walls under construction near the Santa Teresa port of entry. In the one-on-one interview only with

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Las Cruces reported that southbound lanes on Triviz Drive and Telshor Boulevard are closed due to a damaged gas line. Repairs to a damaged gas line are underway and are expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. City officials

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways, discovered as part of an ongoing review into the company’s models’ unanticipated behavior. The AI giant’s models accessed publicly available information on two websites operated by the Securities

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency held their third public meeting in Taos County this year to provide updates and answer questions from community members regarding the Questa Chevron Mine Superfund Site. Prior to a meeting...

Federal policy changes blur forest thinning vs. logging In recent months, the look of the forest along and around N.M. 518 near Taos has changed, as implementation of the Carson National Forest’s McGaffey Forest and Rio Grande del Rancho...

New Mexico attorney Mike Seibel has secured a $200,000 settlement in a closely watched wrongful-death case involving the estate of a 26-week unborn child — a case Seibel says marks an unprecedented legal development in litigation against abortionists. The lawsuit, Wabbington v. Boyd, was brought against longtime late-term abortionist Curtis

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

Thursday’s matchup between the Ruidoso and Alamogordo volleyball teams proved to be an even match, as it took the Tigers five games to win. The post Tigers volleyball wins in five over Ruidoso appeared first on Alamogordo News .

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News is working to learn more about an incident at Highland Middle School Friday morning that left a teacher "brutally injured." Hobbs police received word of the shooting just before 11:40 a.m. Officers arrived within minutes and found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. According

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Breaking Bad Habits is partnering with a local nonprofit for their community volunteer day. Now in its fifth year, Imagine ABQ Day will be this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event brings volunteers together to clean up neighborhoods and complete beautification projects. During

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque said they have been working to find new ways to engage teens and create more opportunities for young people to connect with their communities. The Department of Youth & Family Services (YFS) has stepped up and now over 3,000 teens are taking

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police officers are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Southeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to the crash at 1:30 p.m. in the area of Central Avenue and Texas Street. The pedestrian was found dead at the scene, police said. Albuquerque police said

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

Thursday’s matchup between the Ruidoso and Alamogordo volleyball teams proved to be an even match, as it took the Tigers five games to win. The post Tigers volleyball wins in five over Ruidoso appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Albuquerque – Around 1:30 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near Central Ave and Texas St. The vehicle involved in the crash reportedly fled the scene. While officers were en route, they were advised that a bystander was performing CPR

Artesia’s 11th annual Red Dirt Black Gold Festival opened Friday downtown with a break in the weather, live music from Fuzion Nortena, food, and beverages for adults 21 and over. Crowds gathered early to enjoy the festivities, which continue Saturday with country music night.

Sam Chavez, 36, and Daniella Samaniego, 33, were being sought in connection with the theft of a custom minibike from a home in the 2700 block of Prospect Street, according to a news release from the Carlsbad Police Department. The post Man, woman sought in Carlsbad armed minibike theft appeared

Lincoln County Undersheriff Alex Trujillo estimated 25 homes have been damaged, and no deaths have been reported as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Glencoe, Hondo and the Lincoln fire departments, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, have been moving from property-to-property checking for damages and anyone still

A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook willfully violated state law and engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices regarding collection of user data, misinformation and hate speech on the platform and preferential treatment for government figures.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez urged top congressional leaders in a letter sent Thursday for immediate regulation of the artificial intelligence industry after an OpenAI program went rogue and attempted to hack into the University of New Mexico’s digital library.

The U.S. Department of Education’s suspension this year of a comprehensive monitoring process puts billions of K-12 dollars at heightened risk of undetected waste, fraud and abuse, according to a new report by the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office. The congressional watchdog’s report also raised concerns about the reliability of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here. With thousands of visitors traveling throughout the city to watch the balloons fly high in the sky, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the I-25 improvement project team are working to keep traffic moving safely through

Emergency responders in Lincoln County were out in full force in the Lincoln and Hondo areas after damaging flooding the night before. Lincoln County Undersheriff Alex Trujillo estimated 25 homes have been damaged, and no deaths have been reported as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Glencoe, Hondo and

New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer law Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – On September 24th, 2026, officers from the University Area Command were patrolling the area when they observed a man passed out in a vehicle near Yale and Gold. That man was identified as 36-year-old Trenton Harger of Albuquerque. According to the criminal complaint, an officer approached the vehicle,

Alamogordo’s football team faces its toughest challenge of the season when it hosts Artesia at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium.

On this date … 1936: Tucumcari Electric Co. advertised a new electric clothes washer for $59.50. It featured three forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1940: Portales Woman’s Club had announced a record 400 people attended the annual Portales flower show. Officials said 402 exhibits came from 60 Roosevelt County

Police and school officials are investigating an incident that happened at Highland Middle School in Hobbs on Friday.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico jury has reached a verdict in a decade-old scandal surrounding what Facebook did with its users’ personal information. On Friday, the Santa Fe jury returned its verdict finding dozens of instances in which Facebook willfully deceived users with claims that the company protects

UNM graduate faces Senate questions on vaccine safety Albuquerque Journal

Staff Reports WINIDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee received a quarterly report from the Navajo Housing Authority on efforts to provide affordable housing and housing services for Navajo families and communities on Sept. 21. NHA Interim Chief Executive Officer Nellie Gilmore, NHA Chief Operations Officer Ernest Franklin

WASHINGTON — An appeals panel Friday seemed inclined to agree that more than 100 Venezuelan men the Trump administration sent to a brutal prison in El Salvador are entitled to due process hearings to challenge their removal, which was made under an archaic 18th-century wartime law. Arguing on behalf of

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial over Facebook's alleged failure to protect users from a third-party quiz that harvested data from 87 million profiles.

Christopher Rodriguez, the owner and director of operations for Pinnacle Institute, talks about the vocational college and its affordable medical and dental courses.

CHICAGO (AP) — A prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned, saying she was being treated as a scapegoat after the case fell apart. In a scathing letter Thursday to

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Meatpacking industry groups raised concerns Friday that recent heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss work, leading to problems at meat-related businesses that could ultimately raise prices for consumers. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Kansas Livestock

Haaland ends debate talks with Hull before election Albuquerque Journal

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump.

Campaign advertisements that use AI to attack rival candidates are not uncommon in the 2026 midterms, some more obviously fake than others. A …

While the top of the Nov. 3 ballot will bring new leadership to New Mexico, one of the constitutional amendments at the end of the ballot could transform the state Legislature by granting lawmakers salaries for the first time in the state’s history.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival is bringing "Macbeth" to the stage at the Keshet Dance Center from October 9 - November 1. Set in the mid-1800s Macbeth takes audiences into the dangers of ambition and the terror of tyranny. The story follows a celebrated general whose

TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) — The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is looking to hire seasonal employees ahead of winter. Employees will help with maintaining and improving campgrounds, trails and recreation sites and facilities, according to Cibola National Forest. "Archeologist seasonal positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance

Judge will decide penalties at later date

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a federal appeals court

By Kevin Hendricks In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook users, “We do not and never will sell any of your information to anyone.” A Santa Fe jury didn’t buy it. […]

Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo.

Word of an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program is emerging from the sidelines of the U.N. G…

Democrat and former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, left, will face Republican and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, right, in the Nov. 3 general election contest to be New Mexico’s next governor. New Mexicans will elect a new governor on Nov. 3 for the first time in eight years.

By Kevin Hendricks In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook users, “We do not and never will sell any of your information to anyone.” A Santa Fe jury didn’t buy it. Jurors in state District Court found Friday that Meta Platforms Inc., formerly Facebook Inc., willfully violated New Mexico’s Unfair Practices

Heavy rains and flooding near Clovis canceled Friday night’s homecoming football game against Carlsbad, after nearly 14 inches of rain fell and prevented the Wildcats from traveling. The matchup was rescheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium, followed by Carlsbad High School’s homecoming dance at 9:30

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Heavy rainfall and flooding have impacted the City of Clovis, forcing the closure of some roads Friday morning and flooding some homes, according to Mayor Mike Morris. "This morning, we are assessing conditions throughout the community. We know several homes have experienced flooding, our playas and

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nearly 900 student households in Grant and Hidalgo counties now have access to high-speed internet following the completion of two state-funded broadband projects. Transworld Network LLC (TWN Communications) has completed Student Connect broadband infrastructure projects in Silver City and Lordsburg. The provider finished building seven fixed

Strategic plan calls for nearly 1.2 million square feet of commercial and industrial space over 21 years

PORTALES, NM – Roosevelt County District and Magistrate Courts closed today Friday 9 /25 due...

ESTANCIA, N.M. — Two high-powered ground attacks clash Friday night when the Santa Rosa Lions visit the Estancia Bears in a marquee non-district small-school showdown. Both squads enter the contest with momentum and potent running games that have overwhelmed defenses through the opening five weeks of the season. Estancia (4-1)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A depleted lineup and a relentless attack proved too steep a hurdle for the East Mountain girls soccer team on Thursday, as the Lady Timberwolves fell 9-0 to powerhouse Cottonwood Classical Prep at the Mesa Del Sol complex. Cottonwood Classical (11-1) demonstrated its experience from the opening

Journalists from three news outlets that President Donald Trump banned from White House grounds are back at the executive complex with TV cameras, laptops and microphones in hand. But the legal battle between Trump and some of the media that cover him is far from over. Here are some things

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blo…

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

A Chaparral woman, Landy Carrejo, has been indicted on two counts of human trafficking after her daughters alleged she took them to an El Paso man who sexually abused them in exchange for money. Prosecutors are seeking to detain her without bail. The alleged abuse occurred over several years while

LAS CRUCES – A fire damaged a small structure in the 800 block of West Organ Avenue on Wednesday, September 16, according to the Las The post Fire Damages Structure on West Organ Avenue in Las Cruces appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

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

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Two charges were filed Sept. 15 in Los Alamos Municipal Court against Ernest Dominic Abeyta, 39, of Manassa, Colorado, the driver of the vehicle involved in the March 15 incident that resulted in the death of pedestrian Brian Easton. The new charges are Careless Driving (Accident) and

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A fast start was not enough for East Mountain on Thursday afternoon, as brief defensive lapses proved costly in a 4-3 loss to Sandia Prep at the Mesa Del Sol soccer complex. The Timberwolves surged to an early 2-0 advantage behind goals from Joshua Sanchez and Zavier

Staff Reports Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 34-year-old. Pernell Manuelito-Dennison is a 6′ tall Diné man who weighs about 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Manuelito-Dennison was last seen on Sept. 18 leaving a detox facility in Albuquerque. His clothing

Sadie Belle Cisco, of Vanderwagen, NM died Sept. 17. She was 77. She was born in Zuni, N.M. on March 19, 1949. She was born into the Sleep Rock People Clan (Tsénahabiłnii), born for The Towering House People Clan (Kinyaa’áanii). Sadie was preceded in death by her parents Donald Yazzie,

Adrian “Ace” G. Freeland, of Crownpoint, N.M. died Sept. 13. He was 41. He was born in Crownpoint on July 6, 1985. He was born into the Tangle People Clan, maternal grandparents Sleep Rock People Clan, born for Santo Domingo Pueblo and paternal grandparents Santo Domingo Pueblo. Adrian was preceded

Freddie Holiday, Sr., of Gallup, died Sept. 7. He was 75. He was born in Navajo Mountain, Ariz., on May 9, 1951. He was born into the Bitter Water People Clan (Tódích’íí’nii) and born for the Folded Arm People Clan (Bit’ahnii). Freddie was preceded in death by his parents Keith

Socks was surrendered by her owner. This was a very hard decision for any owner to make; her owner wanted the best for her, hoping Socks would find a loving, forever home where she would be loved and cared for. Socks is two-years-old, spayed, and will come fully vaccinated. She’s

By Glenn Kay, For the Sun Rating: 3.5 out of 4 Running Time: 110 minutes This feature film from A24 opens exclusively in cinemas on Friday, September 25. Many out there will likely be familiar with the show Dateline NBC, which began in 1992 as a news magazine show before

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some settled time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that will soon require a lot of serious decision making. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bovine mind focused

Staff Reports An ethics complaint filed with the State Ethics Commission accuses New Mexico State Sen. George Muñoz, D-Gallup, and three Department of Transportation officials of misconduct. Attorney Jacob Candelaria, a former state senator, filed the complaint on Sept. 11, alleging that Muñoz used the power of his office to

Flash flooding damaged an estimated 25 homes in the Hondo and Lincoln areas, prompting widespread emergency response from local fire departments, the sheriff’s office and road crews. No deaths were reported, but a sinkhole trapped one resident in Salazar Canyon. An evacuation shelter remains open, while Historic Lincoln and roads

Albuquerque is launching multiple community cleanups ahead of this year's International Balloon Fiesta. Residents can participate in events like Fiesta Fanatics or Imagine ABQ Day alongside local officials and special guests.

New Mexico's Health Professional Loan Repayment Program received a record number of applications as state lawmakers invested $25 million into student debt relief for medical professionals willing to serve locally. Despite expanded funding and legislative changes favoring physician retention—especially in rural areas—most applicants did not receive awards due to high

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Make-A-Wish New Mexico's wish room now has a new name. Each year at their annual gala, Make-A-Wish auctions off the naming rights to the wish room. The business who wins gets to pick a wish child and name it after them. This year, Otero Brothers Roofing

Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] ABQ man accused of assaulting tow truck driver to stay behind bars during trial -According to police, a tow truck driver was with his girlfriend at Tower Park last month, waiting for his next call, when he noticed a laser being pointed at

CLOVIS, NM – Curry County District and Magistrate Courts are on 2-Hour Delay this morning...

The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.

A federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's challenge to the Pentagon's labeling of it as a supply chain risk.

Front page of the Sept. 24, 1919 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. That the sports which are to form a part of the program at the county fair next month are to be an exceptional character is evidenced by the personnel of the committee named by the board of

Jaca is an award-winning clarinet/guitar duo that combines world music, virtuosity, and humor to bring an adventurous, passionate and completely original musical style to the stage. The post Clarinet and Guitar duo to perform at Cavern Theater appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The intention was to create a process by which county staff could go to a property owner and require that weeds deemed a “nuisance” be removed to prevent wildfire danger, road obstruction or any other hazard. The post Eddy County Approves Weed Ordinance With Property Cleanups and Fines appeared first

I do know that altruism isn’t even about the other person. It is about living with God. To act solely on the premise that your actions affect either just yourself or somebody else misses the point entirely. The post Javier Sanchez: A case for altruism appeared first on Carlsbad Current

As physicians continue to navigate care for patients with complex pregnancies in states with abortion bans, a group of maternal-fetal medicine specialists has developed new guidelines to help providers in those states navigate legal risks for themselves and medical challenges for their high-risk patients. Maternal-fetal medicine specialists handle some of

For more than 35 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surveyed American high school students every two years about their health and behavior. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey, established in 1991, draws a nationally representative sample of students in grades 9 through 12 at public and

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday made an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow for rapid third-country deportations of noncitizens to continue, after an appeals court blocked the policy last week. In a brief, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the high court to temporarily halt

Alamogordo will pursue “substantive discussions” with local government entities on the future of Bonito Lake. The post Alamogordo will develop plan for Bonito Lake appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, and Lois Lipman, the documentary's producer, will attend the screenings at the Fountain Theatre.

Artesia received 4.4 inches of rain over three days, bringing 2026 precipitation at the NMSU Agricultural Sciences Center to 11.6 inches. Eddy County remains under a flash flood watch through Saturday night as heavy rain continues across southeastern New Mexico. Despite the weather, the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival is

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Isolated to scattered morning rain is once again present with a few storms present accompanied by some localized flooding. Damp conditions are once again present as most are starting off close to average, slightly cooler than yesterday morning for most. Northern areas are mostly ranging from

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) The Española Valley High School Lady Sundevils congratulate the Capital High School Lady Jaguars after their 3-1 victory Sept. 21 at Edward Medina Gymnasium.

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will host a Dungeons and Dragons Experience from 3-7 p.m. Friday (9/25). Whether you’re brand new or curious

The Artesia City Council delayed voting on proposed golf cart and recreational off-highway vehicle ordinances after residents questioned safety requirements and age limits, including an 18-year-old minimum for drivers and 12 for passengers. Councilors will continue discussions before a potential November vote. They also approved rezoning three lots near 13th

City code enforcement is set to issue violation notices to the owner, linked to an address in Mission Viejo, Calif., in the next day or two.

Oracle sent a notice of “force majeure” to a developer, seeking to release itself from liability if the data center is not online by 2028.

SFNE NEWS RELEASE The Frijoles Fire is 15,956 acres, 90% contained, with 32 personnel assigned. Crews are minimizing heavy vehicle and equipment traffic on saturated roads to avoid causing additional road damage and complicating future repair work. Using UTVs, crews assess culverts, Forest roads and drainage features, with particular attention

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The contrasting receptions for the two projects echo divisions cropping up in communities around the country.

Heidi Overton provided few clear answers on whether she’ll resist political interference from President Donald Trump.

Volkswagen Group said it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles as a precautionary measure over a screw whose failure …

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez used social media on September 24-25, 2026 to reaffirm his support for law enforcement and announce endorsements from local officials as he campaigns in New Mexico's 2nd district.

The names range “from a former Executive Director of the state Democratic Party to a family of lobbyists married to legislators.”

The initiative is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill.

New Mexico should catch more rain before it runs away Albuquerque Journal

The Red Dirt Black Gold Festival returns to downtown Artesia with two days of live music, food trucks, vendors, craft beer and family activities. Friday features New Mexico Heritage Night, while Saturday brings country performers, a kids’ zone, oil field food cook-off and cornhole tournament. Tickets range from free youth

As summer transitions to fall, anglers are finding productive conditions across New Mexico. Reports highlight excellent walleye and bass action at Conchas and Abiquiu lakes, strong trout fishing at Red River, Alto Lake and the Rio Grande, and good tiger muskie fishing at Bluewater Lake. Conditions vary elsewhere, with fair

Southeast New Mexico College and the Southeast New Mexico Homeschool Hub are bringing Shannonogons Circus Camp to the Cavern City Renaissance Festival. Fourteen young performers will showcase clowning, movement, balance and circus skills at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Bandshell Stage. Visitors can also meet SENMC theater students

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigned in Carlsbad, calling for limits on oil drilling on public lands while supporting a sustainable energy future. She also discussed nuclear waste shipments to WIPP and proposed a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers. Republican opponent Gregg Hull criticized Haaland over campaign donations from

Eldorado stuns No. 2 Las Cruces; Highland rolls Albuquerque Journal

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers trapped and killed animal day following attack

Foliage draws visitors to Silverton, providing a boost to the town’s economy

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man after allegedly causing a bus crash on I-10 east near Mesquite, New Mexico. According to the Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Aroni Diaz caused a disturbance with the bus driver while traveling east on the

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An unruly bus rider who allegedly caused a bus to crash on Interstate 10 near Mesquite on Thursday, Sept. 24, was identified. According to jail records, Aroni Diaz was arrested by New Mexico State Police and charged with aggravated assault and battery. Shortly before 7

Practice report: Notes, quotes as Lobos prepare for rival New Mexico State Albuquerque Journal

Lt. governor candidates clash over affordability, data centers Albuquerque Journal

Garcia Richard outshines Gallegos in lt. gov. debate Albuquerque Journal

When Bella Yazzie walked across the stage to graduate from Farmington High School this spring, she already had two associates degrees from San Juan College and a full-…

It’s not just about the chile and cheese. The Chile Cheese Festival is about bringing the community together in downtown Roswell. It’s about celebrating local agricult…

Voters will be presented with four state constitutional amendments and three general obligation bonds, as well as state and federal office runoff races, on the 2026 Ge…

A $2.2 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) will connect more than 17,000 youth to 54 outdoor programs that support health and wellness, en…

Commission cites LEA90 filings, alleged violations of conduct By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Instead of arguing amongst themselves, the Luna Cou...

LAS CRUCES, NM (KTSM) -- In what has become one of the more storied in-state rivalries in all of college football, New Mexico State will host New Mexico in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry on Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. MT

From student artwork and telescope viewing to trivia and a trip inside Spaceport America, the Las Cruces Space Festival is returning with events designed to show just how deeply the region is connected to what lies beyond Earth.  The...

Measuring the impact White Sands Missile Range has had on Las Cruces is difficult at best. Prior to 1980, White Sands would occasionally publish statistics. For instance, in 1951, there were 1,862 people working there.  By 1957, the...

Construction continues on Project Jupiter in southern Doña Ana County, but the argument over the massive data center has increasingly become less about whether it will be built and more about what New Mexico will gain, and what it will give up in...

Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Co. to expand into Albuquerque Albuquerque Journal

The initiative is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill.

The names range "from a former Executive Director of the state Democratic Party to a family of lobbyists married to legislators."

"Whoever is in this office needs to know how to navigate the federal government," Haaland told the audience at Sky Cinemas.

Heidi Overton provided few clear answers on whether she'll resist political interference from President Donald Trump.

"The National Cemetery Administration’s decision now removes that option from further consideration," the city said in the news release Thursday.

People can celebrate by donating to her Imagination Library or dressing in her signature style.

The contrasting receptions for the two projects echo divisions cropping up in communities around the country.

Former Lobo coach Steve Alford to retire after season Albuquerque Journal

Oracle sent a notice of "force majeure" to a developer, seeking to release itself from liability if the data center is not online by 2028.

In a boneheaded move, Jay Block attacked Democratic Sen. Mimi Stewart by using a doctored photo to claim she'd been arrested.

Sandra Jeff, who represented New Mexico's fifth House district, and her sister face a string of charges, including theft.

Santa Fe interim police Chief Ben Valdez and Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza will participate in a public meet-and-greet next week.

Republican state Sen. David Gallegos of Eunice used New Mexico’s first lieutenant governor debate Thursday to draw sharp contrasts with Democrat State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard on crime, government dependency, abortion, education, data centers, and the direction of state government. The hourlong debate, hosted at the Albuquerque Journal and

The Otero County Fair opened Thursday, continuing a tradition dating to 1936 with livestock competitions, baked goods, handmade crafts, vendors, food and children’s STEM activities. Sheep exhibitors prepared for judging while Holloman AFB showcased a robotic dog. Visitors also browsed carnival rides, with the rodeo scheduled for Sept. 25 and

The New Mexico Public Education Department on Thursday laid out spending plans for a proposed $5.9 billion budget for the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, a 2.9% increase over FY27. PED requested, in the wake of the landmark Yazzie/Martinez case, $30 million for Indian education and $1.7 million for bilingual multicultural

This November, New Mexicans will elect a new leader to the office that manages millions of acres of state lands at a time of record-high oil and gas prices, increased corporate interest in data centers and uranium extraction, and ongoing environmental threats posed by wildfire and drought.

WASHINGTON — Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and sinking approval ratings for President Donald Trump’s conflict in Iran ahead of the November midterms, Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts Thursday to check the president’s unfettered military action in the Middle East. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Rand Paul, R-Ky., and

Brennen Carrillo, 27, initially faced up to nine years in prison, but was sentenced to three years and 90 days of probation.

The recommendation to forgo screen time for young learners goes against the state's AI-based testing mandate for K-2 students.

City code enforcement is set to issue violation notices to the owner, linked to an address in Mission Viejo, Calif., in the next day or two.

All 33 counties in New Mexico have been under a flood watch since Tuesday, Sept. 22, because of heavy rain caused by a surge of monsoon moisture from the Pacific and Baja Peninsula areas by way of south-southwesterly winds, according to Kirsten Snodgrass, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service

Albuquerque – On September 24, 2026, around 1:25 PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at A and V Auto Repair, located at 119 Texas St NE. The first arriving AFR crew, Ladder 5, reported a small commercial building with an active fire coming from the front of the

A Republican compounding pharmacist from Rio Rancho hopes to unseat an incumbent U.S. congresswoman who has represented New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District since President Joe Biden appointed then-U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the federal Interior Department in 2021. Source NM spoke with both candidates about their priorities ahead of

The Grant County Fair kicked off Wednesday at theCounty Fairgrounds in Cliff . Thanks to generous sponsors, entry into the fair is at no cost. The rodeo and dances do have fees. The Fair Schedule and special events can be sen at https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com See the main poster below:. Other posters

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... until 9:15 p.m.

[caption id="attachment_108577" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Eloy Vasquez, left, fire marshal for the Silver City Fi...

[caption id="attachment_108578" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Sandbags sit outside the Grant County Administration Bu...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration appeared to disappoint senators from both political parties Thursday with how she answered questions about medication abortion access during her confirmation hearing. Dr. Heidi Overton also faced skepticism from committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, about

WASHINGTON — Government investigators Thursday released a report that found the Department of Homeland Security wasted more than $20 million in federal funding in its rapid expansion of immigration detention, including warehouse purchases strongly opposed in numerous U.S. communities. The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that millions were wasted because

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) on Thursday issued a call for a “pause” on data centers in New Mexico, and released a set of standards she said such developments should meet before receiving approval. Her announcement came as Oracle stock dropped amid reports it seeks to limit liability on

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Heavy rain left parts of La Union without usable roads Thursday, with water still rushing through streets while crews work urgently to redirect runoff into a nearby drainage basin. Local residents told ABC-7 that flooding in this area is a recurring problem. One

UNM is first known public target of rogue OpenAI hacking attempt Albuquerque Journal

Oracle invokes ‘force majeure’ on Project Jupiter, but says data center still on track Albuquerque Journal

The New Mexico Secretary of State issued reminders on X regarding upcoming voter registration deadlines and clarified the role of notarial officers as of late September 2026.

New federal rules likely will force three dozen states to reduce their annual Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by a total of more than $50 billion — potentially shrinking the number of providers willing to see Medicaid patients, according to a new analysis. The analysis in the peer-reviewed Health

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Over 400 head of cattle crossed through the Santa Teresa Livestock Crossing today after more than one year and four months without crossing from Ciudad Juárez. The U.S. federal government halted operations at the crossing in May 2025 due to New World Screwworm concerns,

Tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in St. Louis for the beatification ceremony of the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, calling his decision to attack Iran as “one of the ea…

Powerful Hurricane Polo is sending bands of heavy rain across Mexico’s Pacific coast, while a separate storm is approaching Hawaii and could b…

New Mexicans will elect a new governor on Nov. 3 for the first time in eight years. Source NM spoke with the two nominees — Democrat and former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Republican and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull — about how they'd approach the job.

Challenger and incumbent for 59th District tackle various issues at forum

The Durango School District Board of Education voted after months of discussion

President Donald Trump is hailing the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated …

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century" — so says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s b…

The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2026 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

When my mother and I went to a New Mexico Historical Society conference at Philmont Scout Ranch recently, I was surprised when more than a few New Mexicans asked me where Philmont was. I grew up hearing about the camp; Girl Scouts went to Camp Mary White and Boy Scouts

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause on new data centers, saying Thursday that companies should first prove they can […]

The Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an exten…

Despite increasing political anxiety over Iran war, senators narrowly rejected a war powers resolution.

Leopoldo Trujillo (88) passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday September 10, 2026. Leopoldo was born on April 3, 1938, to Maria and Nestor Trujillo. He shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved Dora, and together they raised three children. Leopoldo was a devout catholic, who together

David J. Marquez was accepted into his Eternal Father’s presence on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He had family at his bedside when he made the final transition, after a period of declining health. He was born in Artesia, NM to parents Joe P. Marquez and Belen Granado Marquez. The family

Elizabeth Liz Baca August 20, 1951 – September 10, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Baca, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Liz was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a woman

Dennis Barela, 34, a resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing, lowrider events, family gatherings and attending his daughters’ sporting & school events he loved being a dad. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Ricky Barela Sr, mother Darlene

Gabina “Gabinita” Madrid 10.26.1924 – 9.15.2026 Gabina Madrid, our cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canjilon, New Mexico, she carried her hometown in her heart throughout her 101 years of life. Gabina was known for her warm, generous spirit. She

Edward Stanley Henderson, II August 4, 1944 – August 25, 2026 Ed Henderson died August 25, 2026, in his home in Española, New Mexico, from brain injuries sustained in a fall. Ed was born August 4, 1944, in Albion, Michigan, and moved to New Mexico in 1991. He worked as

Arturo H. Sisneros Arturo H. Sisneros, 81, of El Rito, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. Born on July 2, 1945, he graduated from Northern New Mexico Normal School in 1964 and proudly served 21 years in the United States Army, including service in the

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susie Martha Trujillo, age 80, of Jacona, New Mexico, who passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Susie was known for her kindness, faith, generosity, sense of humor, and deep love for her family.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause on new data centers, saying Thursday that companies should first prove they can protect the state’s water, keep electricity costs from passing onto families and bring jobs and benefits to local communities. In

By Rodd Cayton The difficult part of the Corrales siphon replacement project is done, Jason Casuga told village councilors at their Sept. 22 meeting. Casuga, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), said the specialized drilling equipment required for running pipes below the riverbed will

High school-level class for eighth graders provides hands-on learning

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s most notorious twin hitmen return Saturday, and this time they have one target: your trash. Volunteers can pick up gloves and bags at five […]

By Rodd Cayton Food that doesn’t reach the bellies of Albuquerque students could help heal the planet. A new partnership will divert uneaten organic foods into a composting operation that […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Japanese culture, food, art and live performances will come together in Albuquerque this September as the Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival returns to EXPO […]

Fall is finally in the air. The monsoons have returned, the hot air balloons are getting ready to fly at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and Albuquerque is bustling with […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, including a case in which a police SWAT operation burned down a family’s home and killed a teenage boy hiding

A wheelchair can help someone move around the house. A ramp can help someone get out of it. For Dr. Jesus Roberto Duran, those relatively simple needs illustrate a much larger challenge facing older adults in Southern New Mexico. It’s why he...

Clay is remarkably forgiving. That’s something Jan Archey learned a long time ago. Put your hands in the wrong place or make something that doesn't turn out quite the way you imagined, and the clay lets you know. But that doesn't necessarily mean...

Jo Hime was undergoing a medical test she wasn't particularly eager to endure when two familiar voices showed up. Kendra Johnson and Margo Sorum weren't actually in the room, but Hime could hear them anyway. “Okay, take a slow breath,” she...

The sun going down usually signals the end of the day at White Sands National Park. On a few nights each year, it marks the beginning of an entirely different experience. Moonlight Hikes take visitors along the Dune Life Nature Trail after...

Before Dracula ever steps into view, Las Cruces Community Theatre wants audiences looking over their shoulders. Breathing, whispers and other recorded sounds will replace the usual music as patrons take their seats, while low lighting helps...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office report released Thursday documents costly problems with several initiatives ICE has pursued.

The Española Valley Fiesta Council voted Sept. 20, to remove Adam Lee Enciñas, 20, as vice president, after he was charged with three domestic violence counts, including false imprisonment, a fourth degree felony. Debra Archuleta Maestas, the secretary of the Española Valley Fiesta Corporation executive board, told the Santa Fe

The Taos Municipal Schools District is reviewing its use of Amira, an AI literacy coach and testing tool used to raise students’ early literacy scores, after parents were alarmed to learn the software is storing recordings of students’ voices and...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. County Manager Wayne Johnson delivered Sandoval County’s first formal State of the County address since 2020 Wednesday, using a “Six Years of Progress” slide deck to argue the county is “stronger, safer” than in July 2020 — and pitching the report itself as a new

All ages welcome to learn about wilderness first aid, wildlife tracking and more

Early enrollment figures for the 2026-27 School Year show student populations continue to shift across Rio Arriba County, with some districts posting modest gains while others are beginning the year below enrollment levels reported last school year. Current enrollment information from the county’s five public school districts, following a May

By Paul Gessing This November New Mexico voters will be vote on a constitutional amendment to pay each of the State’s 112 legislators an annual salary of just under $68,000 annually with that rate to rise with inflation in the future. New Mexico’s Legislature is said to be the only

Is altruism dead? Can we do things for the sake of others without taking ourselves into account? Is there such a thing as a completely unselfish act? Striving to produce a better world or even simply attempting to improve myself has driven home the question of selflessness lately. Those questions

It’s back to a full slate of games for the local football teams as the season heads into its second half. Española Valley vs. Bloomfield 7 p.m. Thursday The schedule-makers did the Sundevils (3-1, 2-0 in District 1-4A) few favors this week, giving them a short week with a Thursday

Even in mid-season, a tournament victory is one to savor and Mesa Vista did just that by earning the big trophy in the silver bracket of Cimarron’s Anna Archuleta Memorial Tournament. Volleyball Sept. 15 Pojoaque Valley 3, Española Valley 2 It’s no surprise that these rivals went down to the

In a week with few games, one local football team made a bit of a statement with a big road win, while the other schools struggled. Española Valley 64, Del Norte 14 In what is becoming something of a habit, Sundevils do-it-all Benny Trujillo did it again. Nine carries for

After his friends encouraged him to play football, Ivan Aragon gave it a whirl — and the McCurdy senior took to the game. So much, in fact, that Aragon now has an offer to play in college at Bethel, an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school in North Newton, Kansas.

The Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office has four vacant deputy positions to fill and for the past month, the major position has also been vacant. Former major Matthew Gallegos left the department effective Aug. 2 to become the deputy jail administrator at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in Tierra Amarilla.

WASHINGTON — U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly early Thursday issued an order that temporarily blocks President Donald Trump’s ban of three news organizations from the White House. Kelly, in the eight-page order, said that the White House must “immediately return, reinstate, and restore the White House ‘hard pass’ press

Voters in nine states will weigh changes to their criminal legal systems and drug policies this fall. The Nov. 3 ballot measures include questions about pretrial release, fentanyl and human trafficking penalties, immigration enforcement, traffic cameras, drug cartels and marijuana regulation. The measures reflect a recent increase in ballot proposals

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The last full weekend of September arrives with tractor wagons, a pet mayor election, meet-and-greets down the hill with two of the most recognizable faces in television history and a comedian who’s shared a stage with Dr. Dre, LeBron James and Jay-Z. Pick your weekend.

Rain Thursday did not dampen Artesia residents’ spirits as students, staff, community leaders and Mayor Jeff Youtsey joined a 30-minute indoor walk at Zia Intermediate School.

Still photo from pitch trailer for “Team 18” feature film. Las Vegas photographer and video producer Jim Terr can often be seen in the street or on top of his car or other unusual locations, taking photos of clouds, shadows, puddles, or anything that strikes him visually. His footage has

There won’t be a moratorium on data centers in Clovis but Mayor Mike Morris said the city will work toward developing a policy on the controversial artificial intelligence facilities. Commissioners voted 5-3 at their Sept. 17 meeting to defeat a proposed 120-day moratorium on building any data centers within city

The Kevin S. plaintiffs and the state both acknowledged CYFD’s progress but said it continued to lag in some areas.

New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane on Wednesday defended her decision to approve a significant health insurance rate increase before members of the powerful Legislative Finance Committee. Kane on Sept. 1 OK’d an average rate increase of 24.4% for 2027 individual insurance plans sold on and off BeWell, the

The bills would increase penalties for consumer protections violations and curb addictive or exploitative tactics.

East Mountain families hunting for a weekend plan that amounts to more than a hill of beans can head to Moriarty, where the annual Pinto Bean Fiesta opens Friday evening with a balloon glow and rolls into a parade, marketplace and street dance Saturday. The City of Moriarty opens the

Dr. André García-Nuthmann, pictured here, is one of four musicians set to perform “Songs of Passion & Twilight: Canciones y Romances” this Friday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Kennedy Gallery campus. Admission is free. An upcoming musical performance is set to feature “a whole potpourri” of genres sung

Ownership of the race track and it’s property is divided between the Miller trust, the Ruidoso Jockey Club, the Village of Ruidoso and the Trotters.

Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland used a national NewsNation interview Wednesday to pitch herself as an experienced manager, promise a day-one pause on new large-scale data centers, and blame President Donald Trump for a host of New Mexicans’ economic problems. But several of the interview’s most notable moments came from

New Mexico public school students made significant gains in reading and literacy over the last year, while math showed modest gains and science remained largely stagnant since 2022, according to recently released data presented to state lawmakers on Wednesday. The New Mexico Public Education Department’s 2025-2026 school accreditation data evaluates

The Haaland campaign ended debate discussions with the Hull campaign late Thursday after both sides failed to reach an agreeable date. There will be no debate between the two governor candidates before the Nov. 3 election.Here are the emails each sent regarding their final clash over debating: Haaland’s campaign: “Deb

A Chimayó man, deemed one of the “worst of the worst” by federal prosecutors, is suing Rio Arriba County for inhumane conditions in the Tierra Amarilla Detention Center and a beating he received that he claims could have been avoided. Felix Lewis, 45, filed the lawsuit Sept. 9 against Rio

(Courtesy Photo) Heavy rain last week caused flooding on various streets in and around Española. It also turned the 7Brew parking lot into a shallow wading pool, though the water didn’t deter some customers.

By Cal Thomas I have a theory about the artificial intelligence craze that is delighting some and scaring others. It is that we are losing natural intelligence and thus risk seduction by something that can do the thinking for us. Never mind acquiring wisdom, which is defined as “the ability

After a seven-day trial, a Rio Arriba jury found Leonel Andrade Garcia guilty of first degree murder in his ex –girlfriend’s death and for attacking her brother when he tried to help her. The jury found Garcia, 44, of Hernandez, guilty of first degree murder, kidnapping, arson, aggravated burglary, aggravated

During election season, discerning truth requires more than listening to candidates’ promises; their actions, character, consistency, and follow-through matter. Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, this devotional contrasts words with genuine belief, reminding readers that faith is demonstrated through action. Jesus’ parable also reveals God’s surprising grace and welcomes even those society

Artesia girls volleyball defeats Carlsbad in straight sets.

3 Keys to a win over Alamogordo.

Court victory led to Colorado Library Association award on intellectual freedom

Colorado senators ask BLM to engage in meaningful consultation before selling parcels

ALBUQUERQUE — Mayor Tim “Grinch” Keller has directed the City to continue Albuquerque’s annual Luminaria Bus Tour this Christmas Eve, preserving a longstanding holiday tradition while the City works with neighborhoods other than just his own and other community partners on a more sustainable model for future years. A week

Members of the Roswell Army Air Field/Walker Air Force Base Veteran's Association met for the last time. “It's really sad to see the organization close up,” said co-ch…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 18 to offer 30 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,071 acres in New Mexico, Oklah…

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has selected five organizations to lead a new effort to bring better health care to rural, frontier and tribal communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced w…

On Monday, members of the Roswell Infrastructure Committee briefly took up the resolution for creating a multi-generational recreational area at Peppermint Park by rel…

New Mexico has been named a Featured Quantum Ecosystem at Quantum World Congress (QWC) 2026, one of only two states in the country being recognized for its efforts to …

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Sunland Park Fire Department saved a woman and her children from her flooded home. It happened Wednesday around 5 a.m. after heavy overnight rainfall. SPFD said Michelle and her three children started seeing water come in around 4 a.m. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano said

(KVIA) -- Wednesday, the state of New Mexico and Facebook delivered closing arguments in the state's case about Facebook's alleged misuse of New Mexico users' personal information. The jury's next step is to enter deliberation. The case also concerned the Cambridge Analytica data breach, which allegedly took data from millions

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A new study published by the British Medical Journal revealed at least one in four NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021, had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). CTE is a progressive degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com An amended complaint has been filed against Los Alamos Public Schools. LAPS School Board and LAPS Supt. Jennifer Guy by former Los Alamos High School principal Eric Ziegler specifying additional protected reports and opposition he made to Supt. Guy under the New Mexico Whistleblower Protection Act before

Pretty purple asters at Bandelier National Monument Monday captured during volunteer traiil work by the photographer. Photo by David Hampton

Gregg Hull said in a live interview with Conversations Different host Inez Russell Gomez he sees the state's declining population as its most …

The lawsuit, which took five years to come to trial, marks the second time this year the social media giant has faced a Santa Fe jury.

Fiesta board President Rik Blyth said the events will take place near the east entrance to the city's midtown campus.

Wednesday was expected to bring the most widespread rain, but meteorologists warned flooding was still possible in coming days.

"Just, as a citizen, I'm a little concerned that I don't know to what degree the city of Santa Fe is monitoring me," Damon Hudson said.

Sen. Mimi Stewart said fellow Sen. Jay Block and the GOP should "take down the fabricated image, and stop with the falsehoods and insinuations."

WASHINGTON — A vast and growing network of artificial intelligence-driven Flock cameras could violate constitutional privacy rights, U.S. senators on a Judiciary Committee subcommittee said during a Wednesday hearing. GOP Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, the chair of the Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, said the point of the hearing was

WASHINGTON — U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Kelly indicated during a Wednesday hearing he may order the Trump administration to reinstate White House press passes for reporters from three news organizations who had their credentials revoked this weekend. Kelly, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Flooding across Dona Ana County brought up to three feet of floodwater to the Brazito neighborhood . For some residents, the pooling covered their only way out of their properties. Just north of Vado, one Brazito resident told ABC-7 the flood didn't just bring

New Mexico public school students made significant gains in reading and literacy over the last year, while math showed modest gains and science remained largely stagnant since 2022, according to recently released data presented to state lawmakers on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to continue voicing opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, which the top Democrat on the panel called a distraction from cost-of-living issues voters are more concerned about. Republicans, vying to defend their majority in the

Rescue dog attended bill signings and news conferences

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County DWI Program will be hosting free sober events in the community over the next year, starting this weekend at ScienceFest Discovery After Dark. These events are designed to provide safe, social opportunities for individuals seeking alcohol-free activities. Upcoming Events All events are free and

Toys ‘R’ Us to join ABQ Uptown as part of retailer’s nationwide resurgence Albuquerque Journal

One man is facing burglary charges following an investigation into multiple vehicle and home burglaries, and a second man is accused of drug trafficking after investigators searched a property in Las Vegas believed to be connected to the burglaries. Prosecutors earlier this month filed drug trafficking charges against 63-year-old Alfred

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cobre Consolidated Schools will ask the city of Bayard for a do-over on its athletic facilities leases. At a special...

[caption id="attachment_108569" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogersfor the Daily Press)Ernest Johnson, owner of Taste of Vegas, loca...

Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down major cuts to federal food stamps. New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more than 330,000 Americans lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, between

Diné writer Alastair Lee Bitsóí considers a tributary that runs through his land amid unprecedented September monsoons in New Mexico, and how stewardship for the Colorado River begins with such arroyos.

Courtesy photo BY SETH GAYNERWhite Rock Los Alamos has a remarkably active mountain biking and cycling community. For many of us, Valles Caldera is one of the reasons we live here. That’s why the National Park Service’s new General Management Plan deserves our attention. Under the plan, bicycles will lose

Pictured at the fireside chat panel September 15 at Northern New Mexico College are, from left, Pat Vanderpool – Executive Director of the Regional Development Corporation, Scott Baird – co-owner of Wolf & Mermaid, Jacquelyn Connolly – Executive Director of Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, and Patrick Duran –

Late rains boost New Mexico, but drought remains Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland on Wednesday announced their plans to modernize the state’s consumer protection law and to craft new regulations for kids on the internet. Their proposed bills would increase the maximum penalties for consumer

Source's colleagues at the Iowa Capital Dispatch report that U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) are calling for the suspension of President Donald Trump’s initiative allowing more foreign beef into the U.S. and for congressional oversight of future beef import decisions from the executive branch.

These two stood up to check if it was still raining on the west end of Arizona Avenue in Los Alamos Wednesday evening. Photo by Mike O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

The Frijoles Fire Recovery Open House planned for Thursday, Sept 24, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. due to flooding, flood response activities and safety considerations.

AAUW NEWS RELEASE From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, the Los Alamos branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in SALA’s The Hill space. The public is invited to attend and learn about AAUW-Los Alamos, its activities and impact on

Los Alamos County will hold a Virtual Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Managers from the Emergency Communications Center/Dispatch, Recreation, and Atomic City Transit will be available to conduct immediate interviews. Interested candidates should register to receive the Teams link and a calendar invitation for

Joseph “Bo” Baiardo, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong scientist, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 1, 1946, in Ozzano Monferrato, Italy, Joseph immigrated to the United States at the age of 11, embarking on a life defined by curiosity,

Free events aim to break down regional barriers for rural entrepreneurs

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Days after the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department announced that its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour had been canceled this year, Mayor Tim Keller […]

As New Mexico continues to get hit hard with monsoon rains this week. A weather alert was issue for potential flooding throughout the region. Check out some photos of the […]

Taos Healthcare, a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center near Holy Cross Medical Center, has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating, earned during this year’s third quarter, comes as...

In 2022, the U.S. Forest Service named the Enchanted Circle one of the country’s top 10 landscapes most at-risk of catastrophic wildfire. Much of the forest in and around Taos County adapted historically with fire, and regular wildfires maintained...

Barbara Brandenburg Brenner, the only grandchild of Taos Society of Artists founder Oscar E. Berninghaus, passed from this world Sept. 15, 2026, just two days before the Taos Fall Arts Festival, which she founded, resumed operations on Sept. 17....

It is understandable if the people in the Roswell area get a little nervous when a major surge of moisture finds its way into the Land of Enchantment. After all, the c…

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Days after the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department announced that its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour had been canceled this year, Mayor Tim Keller announced Wednesday that the popular holiday tradition is back on. In a news release, the administration said Keller directed the

As New Mexico continues to get hit hard with monsoon rains this week. A weather alert was issue for potential flooding throughout the region. Check out some photos of the weather in Edgewood and Albuquerque by our photographer, Roberto E. Rosales, and a local resident who shared photos from Cedar

Heavy rain triggers flooding and water rescues across New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

By Pat Davis, nm.news — I’m tired of hearing and reading about how Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull won’t debate each other. Their campaigns will both say they have tried […]

On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Town of Taos Council adopted a new study that says the town needs 787 more homes over the next decade. At a resident’s urging, a councilor also put on record that the town’s new community development director must...

Glossy golden bagels emerge from Brenda Wills’ oven. Wills, founder of Memaw’s Bagels in Questa, says the thin crust on the outside and dense, chewy center is the result of months of experimentation she’s spent in pursuit of the “true...

Glossy golden bagels emerge from Brenda Wills’ oven. Wills, founder of Memaw’s Bagels in Questa, says the thin crust on the outside and dense, chewy center is the result of months of experimentation she’s spent in pursuit of the “true...

The Abiquiu News will change hands this fall as founders Carol and Brian Bondy turn operations over to editor and reporter Michael Tashji. The free, online weekly newspaper covers news and events in and around Abiquiu and publishes information...

Council also discussed recent incursions of black bears into the village, learns the Wheeler Peak Wilderness is not off-limits to thinning, and signs off on private warranty coverage for residential water meters

Annual carbon emission reduction has been a major focus at Taos Ski Valley since 2015, according to Matt Weyer, sustainability manager for the resort. Recently, however, federal environmental policies have complicated one component of that that...

Since 2017, Yarn United has brought Artesia residents together at the Artesia Public Library to crochet blankets, quilts and Worry Worms. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, sharing projects, techniques and yarn. For more information, contact the library at 575-746-4252.

Vietnam veteran Howard Kenzivich receives a quilt made by the Silver Threads of Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild and the Sewing with Silver Threads class at Luna Community College. Veterans were recognized and thanked for their service and sacrifice during a heartfelt Quilts of Valor presentation ceremony held Aug. 26

Ruby Henderson-Themis, support manager for New Mexico Highlands University’s CARES office, left, and Carmelita Sanchez, director of student wellbeing and resource support for NMHU’s General Store Food Pantry, pose at the CARES office on Sept. 17. They stand behind luminaria bags, a poster and a T-shirt designed for the “Out

By Pat Davis, nm.news — I’m tired of hearing and reading about how Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull won’t debate each other. Their campaigns will both say they have tried and this week they both pledged to show up – to different debates in different places and on different dates.

The committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral healthcare infrastructure has approved 11 of 13 regional plans, the committee chair told lawmakers on the interim Legislative Finance Committee during their Tuesday meeting.

By Rodd Cayton Human waste belongs in toilets, Corrales resident Paul Ortega says. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Village Council meeting, he implored councilors to pass an ordinance to that effect. Ortega said that since April, he and his wife have been dealing with a neighbor who has repeatedly defecated

More passengers passing through despite slowing year-over-year growth

Alaina Joy arrested June 18; case remains ongoing, says district attorney

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Bruce Anglin Samantha Anglin Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that both BRUCE ANGLIN and SAMANTHA ANGLIN were sentenced on Monday, September 21, 2026, by Sixth Judicial District Court Judge Jennifer DeLaney. Chief Deputy District Attorney Cashmala Fazal represented the state during both sentencing hearings.

By Kevin Hendricks, New Mexico Political Report — New Mexico has poured $524 million into housing since 2022, but households with the lowest incomes get about a penny of every […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For more than a year, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn has pushed for stronger renter protections, one city ordinance at a time. In June, two […]

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:...

Lefonso Castillo doesn’t spend very much time behind the superintendent’s desk. On Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22), the new superintendent of the Questa Independent School District walked the school halls and greeted anyone who came along....

Taos Municipal Schools held onto recent gains in math and reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year, but science proficiency fell sharply, according to recently unembargoed NM Vistas report card data. The 2025-2026 NM Vistas report...

September is National Recovery Month. Recovery-Friendly Taos County, a program of Rio Grande Alcohol Treatment Program, will be celebrating recovery from behavioral health issues at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on...

By Kevin Hendricks, New Mexico Political Report — New Mexico has poured $524 million into housing since 2022, but households with the lowest incomes get about a penny of every income-restricted dollar. The state also can’t consistently say what the rest bought, according to a Legislative Finance Committee report presented

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For more than a year, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn has pushed for stronger renter protections, one city ordinance at a time. In June, two of her measures became law: the Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance and a resolution requiring the city to prioritize safety

TIJERAS, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service will host a community celebration in Tijeras this Saturday to mark National Public Lands Day, inviting visitors to explore the Sandia Mountains and learn more about conservation efforts on their local public lands. The event, themed “Celebrating the Sandias,” will take place from

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — A ferocious fifth-set comeback fell just short Tuesday as the East Mountain High School volleyball team dropped a five-set heartbreaker to Class 4A Manzano at the Vista Grande Community Center. The Lady Timberwolves took the visiting Monarchs the distance before falling 25-22, 22-25, 25-18, 16-25, 15-13.

Albuquerque is easy, people. It’s a giant grid split into quarters by I-40 (east-west) and I-25 (north-south). The Sandia Mountains are to the east. The airport, the air force base […]

We asked locals to share their favorite things to do in their neighborhood during Balloon Fiesta. Here’s Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto with his tips for planning your visit to the […]

Turquoise Trail: The very name conjures up images of Southwestern treasure waiting to be unearthed. New Mexico State Road 14 is a 54-mile stretch connecting the Albuquerque area to the […]

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a semi-rural village tucked between Old Town and Corrales. It’s one of the oldest settled areas in the Rio Grande valley, and back in the […]

Can you even believe it’s Balloon Fiesta time again? We swear it feels like it happensmore than once a year, but maybe that’s just because it covers two weekends and […]

The Southeast is calling. Roswell is a long day trip away, or you can hitch up your RV and make a few days of it at Wild Willy’s RV Park. […]

Hundreds of thousands of visitors pack Albuquerque every October for the Balloon Fiesta, but once the morning mass ascension wraps and traffic clogs the roads around the park, savvy travelers […]

Hundreds of thousands of visitors pack Albuquerque every October for the Balloon Fiesta, but once the morning mass ascension wraps and traffic clogs the roads around the park, savvy travelers point their cars north. Rio Rancho and the rest of Sandoval County pick up where the launch field leaves off,

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Motorists traveling through portions of Doña Ana County are being urged to use caution Wednesday morning as wet weather has resulted The post Flooding and Wet Roads Reported Across Doña Ana County appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

She had spent years as a physical therapist working with cancer patients, including women dealing with lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Julie Gustafson knew the procedures, the surgeries and the treatment options. So, when a routine...

The Grant County Office of Emergency Management is advising residents that if filled sandbags are needed, there are sandbags available at the County Administration Building and at the Cliff-Gila VFD Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Scot Fuller at 575-956-5426.

This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or progressive direction. Some states, such as California, will weigh whether to tax — or

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, New World screwworm appears in Grant County, Cobre Consolidated has a land leasing issue, and more.

T o download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport (NYSE: FCX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.15 per share on FCX's common stock payable on November 2, 2026, to

Recent headlines mark yet another unprecedented attack on the news media: President Trump kicked three major TV news networks out of the White House press pool because, he explained, he didn’t like their coverage. It’s the latest in a steady drumbeat of attacks on the press. Earlier this year, New

The Artistic Journey of Joan Sheski Celebrating The Beauty Of New Mexico Through Art Wed, 09/23/2026 - 05:26

New unnamed Bayfield based business and owner operator set to take over

From Grants to Bemidji: Cardenio Chavez Begins College Football Journey Natasha Valles Wed, 09/23/2026 - 04:26

The Behavioral Health Services Division asked the state for another $7.2 million in general fund dollars for its FY 2028 budget.

Two people were cited at a Doña Ana County meeting a year after commissioners voted to approve Project Jupiter’s bonds.

In this reflection on altruism, the writer questions whether completely selfless acts are possible and considers why helping others matters. Experiences at a leadership workshop and Notre Dame’s Grotto lead to a spiritual conclusion: altruism is not about personal benefit or even helping someone else, but living with God and

Artesia girls volleyball team wins over Carlsbad.

Bulldogs celebrate another score.

Creeks made more resilient after 2025 disaster

New Mexico girls flag football kicks off with excitement Albuquerque Journal

The city of Clovis will hold a hazard mitigation plan meeting on September 29, 2026...

Media Release, Clovis Police Department Clovis, NM – On September 16th, 2026, Detectives of the...

11 Doña Ana county residents will be part of a committee that brings in subject matter experts to discuss air, water, energy and any other topics related to Project Jupiter.

Doña Ana County delays filling vacant House seat Albuquerque Journal

Sandbag supplies strained as monsoon storms hit New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

Haaland and Hull clash over governor debate dates Albuquerque Journal

The Lincoln National Forest is planning prescribed pile burns in both the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger District this fall. Forest Service officials estimate this …

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces woman received an eight-year federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said 32-year-old Cassidy Shae Montoya also had a stolen gun and led deputies on a high-speed chase. On July 30, 2025, Montoya

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has activated the State Emergency Operation Center to manage the statewide response in anticipation of flash flooding this week. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque is forecasting heavy rainfall and increasing flash flood risk across the

Graphics courtesy Lisa Shin BY LISA SHINLos Alamos I am submitting a chart that summarizes my own personal take on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, as well as page 67 of the Plan. It uses words like “public participation” and “public investment,” which imply something voluntary and good. In reality, however,

BY KATHLEENE PARKERWhite Rock Someone asked me—a retired journalist—what I thought about the recent “Trump vs the media” brouhaha. Bear in mind, I worked in an era when journalists, at least those from legitimate news agencies, adhered to codes of conduct, fairness, ethics and honesty in reporting. Editorials were on

Amanda Bowen, emergency manager for Doña Ana County, talks about preparing for flood events and how to stay safe.

New Mexico – On September 18th, 2026, President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the media credentials for three media outlets from covering the President at the White House. It has caused quite the stir among the nation with a President blocking access to outlets. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham got into the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government has announced a $74 million investment intended to expand access to healthcare in rural, frontier and Tribal communities across The post Federal Government Announces $74 Million for Rural Healthcare in New Mexico appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

LAS CRUCES – Parents and caregivers can have their children’s car seats inspected during National Seat Check Saturday this weekend in Las Cruces. Certified Child The post Las Cruces Elks Lodge to Host Free Child Car-Seat Safety Check appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The non-emergency dispatch phone line is currently down, and two temporary numbers have been stood up. Please call 505-672-6382 or 505-672-6337 for any non-emergency assistance. Please try both numbers, as a dispatcher may be busy on the line you try first. The emergency line, 911, remains fully

LAS CRUCES – The Mad Hatter Gallery will host a public reception and author talk celebrating the publication of ARC, the debut novel by longtime The post Mad Hatter Gallery to Celebrate Publication of Gregory Z. Smith’s Debut Novel appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

[caption id="attachment_108535" align="alignnone" width="531"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Emma McKinley with the Center for Health Innovation wal...