Hatch Valley resident and Texas man face 10 years if convicted

Commission voted 2-1 to allow Bernhard Capital Partners to purchase the utility for $1.25 billion

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

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Education as it seeks once again to cut a federal grant program that funds mental health programs in schools — including the Silver Consolidated Schools. The order was filed Tuesday after a new lawsuit by 15

Santa Fe's public school board is scheduled to discuss the closure of E.J. Martinez Elementary School and best serving impacted students.

City councilors passed a resolution Wednesday night that could shape the future of traffic near the Santa Fe Plaza.

Commissioner Gabriel Aguilera cast the sole vote against the acquisition of New Mexico Gas by Bernhard Capital Partners.

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, NE Heights Tramway’s need for speed meets new city enforcement by Kevin Hendricks 17 minutes ago Tramway Boulevard’s late-night drag racers have a new obstacle between them and the finish line. The city activated an automated speed camera southbound near Lomas this week, aiming a

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque Westside drivers beware: ABQ targets ‘riskiest stretches’ with new speed cameras by Kevin Hendricks 31 minutes ago

Greater World residents get their day in court Michael Reynolds, creator of the sustainable homes called Earthships and developer of the Greater World Community subdivision on the West Mesa, appeared in 8th Judicial District Court this week,...

Albuquerque - Just before 10:35 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department, along with crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 14 and Rescue 14, responded to a stabbing at an apartment complex at 8200 Bridge Blvd SW. Upon arrival, officers found one person suffering from abdominal injuries consistent with a

Albuquerque - Around 10:33 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a crash with injuries at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Louisiana Blvd. When first responders arrived, they reportedly found one vehicle that had rolled over. The extent of any

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

Tax holiday lets shoppers buy clothes, supplies without a gross receipts tax Friday through Sunday

State land commissioner replaces Maggie Toulouse-Oliver on the November ballot

E. San Francisco Street will close to motorists, cyclists from late May through October

Candidates for governor weigh in about teenage boy dropped at border crossing

Officials from Las Cruces to Washington react after Project Jupiter opponent knocked to ground

New Mexico projects among $7.5 billion in grants cut based on electoral votes cast in the 2024 election

Shooting marked the second time deputies shot someone while working under Operation Triple Beam

NM Department of Wildlife would not elaborate on where seized snakes went or what would become of them

Leaders with PulteGroup, Titan Development made their case in presentation to developers

Trump administration last month announced overall participation had declined by nearly 3 million people

Community concerns deferred a tax incentive for the Hilton-branded project near Old Town

Opponents removed after disruption in front of Doña Ana County Commission

Among his collection, the suspect had most venomous land snake on Earth

4-H'ers begin to compete in the Santa Fe County Fair

Pay often lags behind neighboring public school districts, 1st Congressional District representative says

Ex-state GOP treasurer accused in fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces

Wheeler Fire near Taos burning in blowdown area caused by 2021 high-wind event

15-year-old boy allegedly dropped at border crossing and told to cross alone at night

It is unclear what injuries the dog sustained and whether it survived

Joseph Plakio, 49, faces murder, conspiracy charges in killing of Devon Bartlett at an Albuquerque apartment complex

Utility crews discover malfunction in automated control system that manages water tanks

State Central Committee vote to continue through Wednesday; results expected Thursday

Reps. Herrera, Ferrary retire before terms end, setting stage for new generation in new year

School is the first in New Mexico to forgo state's two teachers unions for representation

The chain’s first New Mexico location, on Albuquerque’s West Side, is a few weeks away from opening

Man sentenced to 16 months in federal prison

Albuquerque-area temperatures topped out at 100 degrees

Advocates and researchers point to ballot readability as one factor that might contribute lower voter participation in constitutional amendments and bond measures

New mural at Albuquerque Rail Yards honors New Mexico's first female acting governor

Department of Wildlife: Mother bear was found and tranquilized, cub was captured hours later

Officals said no indication of foul play at this time

Over 100 seniors are on the wait list

Gallup received about 5 inches of rain since July 16; chances for more rain expected this week, according to the National Weather Service

New Mexico Cancer Center's all-female breast team becomes the first in the state to offer estrogen receptor-targeted PET imaging

New Mexico Gas Company celebrated the 15th anniversary of their scholarship program

More than 12,000 mining claims have been staked in New Mexico since 2023, driven by Trump's push to fast-track permits and rising mineral prices.

17 shelters receive state funding for renovations and construction

Nonrenewals have nearly tripled since 2021, with wildfire-prone counties hit hardest, state insurance superintendent tells lawmakers.

Rail Runner launched in 2006 and cost about $390 million to build; 'It provides a really valuable service to people who don’t have cars,' state employee says

Producers of the state’s signature crop entered the year with growing acreage, demand

Local shops are stocking up and preparing staff and ovens for their busiest months

Agency said first visit was done hours before drop-off, which went awry and left the boy in a Texas shelter for days

Northeast Heights saw 1.74 inches and the Sunport recorded a 78 mph wind gust

Portions of the original 1926-1937 alignment remain a mystery in 2026

Willie Lambert found his passion documenting the Mother Road’s history after going for a drive 23 years ago

Proposed legislation would entrust 10,000 acres of Forest Service land to Sandia Pueblo, stirring debate about outdoor recreation, broken treaties and who gets to control public lands

Incident began as law enforcement executed a search warrant of Four Hills home

A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s is hospitalized and an Otero County man is recovering at home

Suspect told police he never pointed a gun at anyone and did not intentionally hit pastor with his vehicle

Drought, bad habits blamed for incidents of livestock being attacked in the East Mountains

School leaders hope a legislative grant will entice more students to stay after graduation

State would hold nation's fourth Democratic primary on Feb. 15, 2028

Channel 13 will drop CBS on Aug. 1 amid a rights-fee dispute; Hearst’s KOAT will pick up CBS on a new digital channel

Grocery store may be joined by Boba Tea Co., bank and gas station as part of a wave of new developments

No additional information was released Friday

The Texas singer performed tracks from his album 'Clovis' at the Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center

The contribution, chosen by bank employees through the Guide the Giving program, comes as food insecurity continues to rise across New Mexico

High-profile endorsements proliferate — as does political scrutiny — as party convention nears

Suit targets a state rule requiring a PFAS logo on all goods containing 'forever chemicals'

Albuquerque's public bus system recorded a 4% ridership increase in fiscal year 2026

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees heard about the regional water plan, senior centers and a code enforcement petition, as well as wrapping up its fiscal year at its regular meeting Thursday. Mayor Arnold Lopez and Village Administrator Sheila Hudman reported on a meeting of the Grant County Water Commission

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter

The City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County will hold their first joint meeting and you can be there Thursday.

Concern is growing for 29-year-old Vanaty Whitfield, who hasn't been seen or heard from in nearly three weeks.

While Democrats employed a ranked-choice voting system, Garcia Richard received a majority of first-place votes, winning automatically.

Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report Dems pick Garcia Richards over Pope to join Haaland on Gov./Lt. Gov. ballot by Pat Davis 4 hours agoJuly 30, 2026

In this Kenny’s Got the Score, we’re talking about the Lobo men’s basketball schedule, which was recently updated.

Albuquerque residents weighed in on updated Rail Trail plans that would link Old Town, the BioPark and the Bosque in a planned 7-mile loop.

Albuquerque faith leaders gathered on Wednesday at St. Therese Shrine to denounce threats tied to a dispute over a proposed mosque.

Albuquerque - On July 29th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about a shirtless man waving a large knife in the parking lot of 6600 Central Ave. SE in the Pep Boys parking lot. The man was later identified as 37-year-old Joseph Sena of Albuquerque. He headed south

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

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), a coalition of most of the state’s Native American-owned casinos, has announced free access to the RecoverMe app for any New Mexico resident. The app provides evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness tools to help people with gambling problems begin a journey to

This photo was posted on social media by Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington of the multi-vehicle crash on Highway 285 near Sagebrush Valley…

The rise of Xander Perez

During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the constructio…

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

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

“This is my third year,” 11-year-old Skyler Pierce told the Record of his competing in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Pierce was entered in six competitions at th…

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard is the new Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor following a vote of roughly 500 state party members that concluded late Wednesday. The Democratic Party of New Mexico announced the results of the party’s State Central Committee vote Thursday morning. The party

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state Health Care Authority officials on Wednesday celebrated a new analysis showing that New Mexico is the only state in the country in which Obamacare enrollment increased since Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire late last year. The Kaiser Family Foundation study published

A decades-long debate over how to manage wilderness climbing may be nearing a close. Land-management agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and agencies within the Department of Interior, released draft guidance in mid-June on the use of permanent anchors – basically metal points of attachment for ropes – in wilderness

The Caliente Community Chorus is preparing for its fifth annual cul-de-sac concert, a performance that is also a fundraiser for an upcoming international trip. The choir was established in the fall of 2006 by Virginia Nichols, director, Robyn Woodard, accompanist, and Paula Fischer. The outdoor concert tradition began in 2020

FARMINGTON – The defending Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers National team survived another round of elimination games, shutting out the Midland Redskins 4-0 Wednesday morning at Ricketts Park. The National team, behind a pair of RBIs from Carson Sharp and two runs scored by Tommy Baker, will move

A crowd of about 100 gathered outside the Bureau of Land Management’s Santa Fe office Wednesday afternoon to protest the federal agency’s proposal to eliminate or shrink a 10-mile ban on mining operations around Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Wednesday marked the final day for the public to weigh in

The largest cast in the history of Four Corners Musical Theater took to the Farmington Civic Center stage Thursday for the opening of “Shrek the Musical.” “Shrek the Musical” runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 9 in the Miriam Taylor

An Albuquerque man was arrested in Farmington on Tuesday and charged with child sex crimes. Steven Henry Gould, 32, was charged with two counts of second-degree felony criminal sexual penetration of a child over the age of 13. The charges are in connection to a May 17, 2025, incident at

New Mexico residents filled a ballroom on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque on Tuesday to weigh in on a private equity firm’s proposal to take over the state’s largest electric provider. Blackstone Infrastructure’s proposed $11.5 billion merger with TXNM Energy Inc., the parent company of PNM, has

A Farmington woman accused of desecrating a grave and damaging Catholic church property has been given probation and the potential to earn a conditional discharge. Annaleta Bedonie, 19, pleaded guilty May 5 to a single charge of criminal damage to property and one count of battery on a peace officer.

FARMINGTON – The town of Shallowater, Texas is well represented in the 2026 Connie Mack World Series. Trenton Medley, a late pickup player representing the Dulins Dodgers Prime team, made his on-field debut during pool play last weekend. Prior to his arrival on the Dodgers, Medley played for a variety

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

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

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s chief financial officer is suing the department and alleging that its leaders retaliated against her for raising concerns that the implementation of the universal childcare program late last year caused an $83 million budget shortfall.

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged during his confirmation hearing to do everything in his “power to put the health of America back on track.” Kennedy testified that when he worked as a lawyer he “learned that human health and environmental health are intertwined

More than 9,000 children in foster care had to temporarily stay in hotels, office buildings and other potentially unsafe settings when states couldn’t find suitable places for them, according to a new federal audit. The inspector general’s office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that states

WASHINGTON — Dr. Erica Schwartz got a step closer in her bid to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a key U.S. Senate panel propelled her nomination to the Senate floor Thursday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted, 13-10, to advance Schwartz’s nomination

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard is the new Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor following a vote of roughly 500 state party members that concluded late Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Labor breezed through a key U.S. Senate committee vote Thursday to advance his nomination. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11, along party lines, to send acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling’s nomination to the

After investigators ruled 31-year-old high school counselor and coach Kelsey Harris’ death a suicide in 2021, her mother, Kellee, said she was not convinced the inquiry had answered the most important questions. About a week before Kelsey died, police had arrested her boyfriend on a strangulation charge after Kelsey reported

Green chile is New Mexico's staple harvest that gets bigger each year and researchers want to see how they can make the crop more resilient.

The monsoon/heat high is starting its slow westward hike across the region, now over far east-central New Mexico and the Texas panhandle.

The scheduled public comment period on removing the Chaco Canyon buffer is over but the New Mexico Department of Justice wants the federal government to extend it.

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard will be on the November ballot as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.

Federal officers found 60 exotic snakes, including 52 highly venomous ones, during a raid at a South Valley home tied to a drug case.

A Nob Hill skate shop will sell Nike’s new green chile-inspired shoes starting Friday on a first-come, first-served basis.

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife released a mama bear and cub after people spotted them in a northwest Albuquerque neighborhood.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury says people should follow the law and respect the land as debate grows over 10,000 acres in the Sandias.

After 30 years, the remains of missing New Mexico woman Ann Lombard Taylor have been found just 27 feet from her home.

The closure would begin on Memorial Day 2027 and run as a one-year pilot following an amendment introduced by Mayor Michael Garcia.

The world's largest private equity firm made $13.3 million on a stock transaction state utility regulators found to be unlawful.

Two adults and two cubs suffered deadly injuries after being struck by a vehicle, New Mexico Department of Wildlife officers said.

A new mosque and education center planned by the Albuquerque Islamic Center has become a local flashpoint, with protests and threats of violence.

Residents at Sunport Plaza Apartments say broken air conditioning has left some units near 82 degrees as tenants deal with weeks and even months of heat.

Strong to severe storms could bring damaging wind, hail, heavy rain and flash flood concerns across parts of northern and eastern New Mexico.

The GOP leader said appointing the Democratic candidate would be "disenfranchising the voters." Democrats said the district needs representation.

Pueblo leaders say federal budget cuts and staffing shortages have led to poor trail and road conditions, vandalism and litter.

Wednesday is Work Like a Dog Day. No one seems to know why Aug. 5 is the date or who started the celebration. What is known is that it is a da…

On July 28th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to a known house with a history of domestic violence at the 600 block of Alvarado Drive SE. This call was in reference to a boyfriend battering his boyfriend with a step stool. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Harry

Developers propose building the new facility on a six-acre parcel on Galisteo Road near S. St. Francis Drive and I-25.

I am on the board of directors for the Street Homeless Animal Project, a local nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care and suppli…

Cat lovers can enjoy an afternoon of laughs while helping cats in need during CatVideoFest 2026 at Sky Cinemas Midtown, 1020 Midtown Calle Cen…

R4Creating is inviting New Mexico families to experience the thrill of science and technology firsthand at their STEM Festival.

Three demonstrators were arrested during Tuesday's public meeting on the proposed Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico.

Members of Santa Fe County 4-H clubs said raising livestock for auction taught them responsibility and took hard work.

An ambassador's book, a Jerry Garcia tribute band, summer scene concerts, hoop dancing and more in Santa Fe this weekend.

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an acclaimed, award-winning Chicano author, poet, and young adult novelist, has died. He was 71. Sáenz died after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, J…

Taos is shifting away from Flock Safety as the provider of automated license plate reader cameras in the town.

The U.S. military says it’s launching strikes on Iranian targets in response to Tehran’s attack on American forces a day earlier.

A coalition of groups in support of the rule lamented the delay, noting increasing temperatures in the state, and urged action.

The New Mexico Justice Department called the federal proposal to get rid of the buffer "legally deficient and deeply flawed."

As students and parents get ready for a new school year to begin on Aug. 3, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) reminds everyone to be extra attentive to driving safet…

Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that…

Four wildfire starts have been reported in the greater Enchanted Circle area over the past three days. A fire burning near the Rio Lucero on Taos Pueblo Monday afternoon (July 27) is out, according to tribal leadership. According to a Taos...

A push to pay New Mexico lawmakers’ aides a salary commensurate with their experience could create a peculiar situation: staffers earning more than their bosses. While New Mexico remains the only state in the nation with an unpaid Legislature,...

State Rep. Susan Herrera, an Embudo Democrat who decided not to seek reelection this year after serving in the Legislature since 2019, stepped down Monday, creating a vacancy she hopes will be filled with the only candidate running for the House...

Timothy Poffenroth Prato, a 15-year-old boy last seen in Valdez Thursday (July 23), was found after a nearly two-day search involving family, friends and the wider Taos community. “Right now, we are just getting him home and settling him in,”...

The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras on every road motorists...

After being in civil court for 11 years, Michael Reynolds was found guilty of breaching his fiduciary duty as the developer of the Greater World Community by a six-person jury in a five-day trial in 8th Judicial District Court. The...

At Tiwa Kitchen, the Sandoval family likes to say that every day is a feast day. For 33 years, they’ve served frybread, bison chile, fresh-baked pies and stews from their restaurant just south of Taos Pueblo on Veteran’s Highway. Now, Tiwa...

More than a month after responding to Taos County’s request for contracted animal sheltering services, Stray Hearts Animal Shelter is waiting to learn if county officials will restore funding that staff say is essential, as most animals Stray...

Kit Carson Electric Co-op has successfully persuaded the federal government to reinstate nearly $16 million in green energy infrastructure and wildfire mitigation grants canceled last year by the U.S. Department of Energy under President Donald...

The first time Shel Hershorn saw Sonja, she was standing in the schoolyard at Talpa Elementary, surrounded by children at recess. She was tall and slender, with a braid that fell below her waist. She wore what her friends remembered as Victorian...

An unusually dry spring and summer, combined with a growing population of young bears searching for territory, has led to increased black bear activity across Northern New Mexico, according to wildlife officials and conservation...

National insurers opted not to renew more than 6,200 homeowners’ insurance policies in New Mexico in 2025, marking the highest-ever number of non-renewals in the state amid increasing industry fears of wildfires, floods and other disasters. The...

Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.

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:...

Senjutsu, one of the tabletop games available to learn and play at The Crowded Table, located at 111 Bridge St. Business owner Brett Gilland can be seen in the background. A new business on Bridge Street welcomes all to pull up a chair and gather around the table. Described as

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news One City Councilor’s plan to rid ABQ of crypto kiosks by Jesse Jones 22 hours agoJuly 29, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Education APS receives grant to connect coordinators to instructional teams by Rodd Cayton July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to protect America’s crops and forests from invasive plant pests and diseases. Beginning M…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Forest Service and the state of New Mexico on July 21 signed a next-generation agreement that builds on a successful shared stewardship partner…

Water service will be shut off for several hours Wednesday morning and afternoon in the area near Goddard High School in northeast Roswell while crews make repairs to …

Young 4-H and FFA members paraded their swine before the judges on Tuesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. The fair continues through Saturday at the Eastern Ne…

This past week, both the city of Roswell and Chaves County elected officials approved final versions of their respective local governments’ fiscal-year budgets for 2026-27.

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Judging by all the signs around town for massage therapists, you might not think our rural community would need more — but according to therapist Randi White, the market is still in need of more licensed options. “There are at least 24 [massage therapists]

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After years of work and a shift in focus, the Bridge Village will soon be open to help aging adults remain in their own homes. But rather than physical structures, this new village will consist of a network of members and volunteers. According to

Mount Taylor Ranger District, El Morro and El Malpais drop restrictions following wettest stretch of summer, some remain CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After weeks…

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

GRANTS, N.M. -The June 21 GCCS board meeting covered education initiatives and decisions aimed at enhancing student learning and community engagement. Things…

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

Monsoons bring active weather to Cibola in late July CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One week can tell two very different stories about water in western New Mexico…

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads continue to build from the blue line out as the franchise prepares for its first season of professional hockey in…

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state Health Care Authority officials on Wednesday celebrated a new analysis showing that New Mexico is the only state in the country in which Obamacare enrollment increased since Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire late last year.

WASHINGTON — A group of Diné allotment shareholders and community leaders called Wednesday for the Bureau of Land Management to continue enforcing oil and gas restrictions near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The delegation, gathered in front of the U.S. Department of the Interior headquarters that also houses

WASHINGTON — A vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to permanently fill the nation’s top law enforcement role was postponed Wednesday after two Republican senators — John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — remained dissatisfied with Blanche’s handling of the administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund and

A crowd of about 100 gathered outside the Bureau of Land Management’s Santa Fe office Wednesday afternoon to protest the federal agency’s proposal to eliminate or shrink a 10-mile ban on mining operations around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary and Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor, on Tuesday renewed her campaign promise to overhaul the state’s troubled child welfare agency if elected in November.

Doña Ana County leaders received their first direct updates on the data center from Oracle and STACK Infrastructure officials.

An Española man's admissions to police after his arrest led to a slew of new charges against him — including attempted murder.

A petition seeking a restraining order asks a judge to order the child welfare agency to bring the boy back to the U.S.

Santa Fe County's Art on Loan program, created in 2024, has begun to bear fruit with the placement of a sculpture in a roundabout at the inter…

Former legislative candidate Kimberly Skaggs made cracking down on crime one of her planks. She remains jailed in a cyclist's hit-run death.

Fires are decreasing because of changing agricultural practices, fire management and where people live. Still, scientists say climate change i…

The Santa Fe environmental advocacy organization could sue the federal agency over a forest-thinning project in Rio Arriba County.

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man is accused of recruiting drivers and using his residence as a stash house to facilitate the movement of undocumented noncitizens through New Mexico, including an unaccompanied 17-year-old juvenile. According to court documents, on May 7, 2026, Border Patrol agents responded to a sensor activation near

A woman testified in a civil case against an ex-classmate she says raped her, and the firm she said should have stopped it.

The vehicle will function "as a self-contained election command center ready to operate almost anywhere in the county."

Updated July 28 at 9:49The Town of Taos Council voted Tuesday evening (July 28) to reallocate $54,000 within the Taos Police Department budget that would have renewed a contract with Flock Safety to operate 18 AI-powered surveillance cameras on every road motorists commonly use to enter and …

Trump is under pressure to end an unpopular war that has wreaked economic havoc ahead of U.S. elections in November.

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies.

As temperatures remain high, city officials are urging residents to stay safe and take advantage of air-conditioned city facilities.

Investigators testified that Gray idolized other mass shooters and studied their methods before carrying out the attack.

Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho all have Republican governors who say they welcome the chance to help America reclaim its leade…

Trump joined foreign leaders, lawmakers and others at a funeral service for Graham on Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper. City Launches “Operation Cooldown” as triple digits hit ABQ by Sara Atencio-Gonzales July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news How Albuquerque is turning city medians into wildflower havens for bees by Jesse Jones July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

The Town of Taos is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water while crews work to fully restore the town's water storage capacity following a series of issues that caused water levels to drop significantly over the weekend,...

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

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing i…

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

Esmeralda “Esme” Linette Romero’s service is scheduled to be held today at 10 a.m. at Church On The Move with her funeral following at South Park Cemetery, just a few …

SANTA FE — New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses — from startups to established companies — can now apply for the free ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerat…

SANTA FE ─ Nearly 25,000 parents in New Mexico are missing out on a cumulative $9.9 million in state child tax credits from 2024 and 2025 — credits they can still clai…

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Sandia Pueblo is pushing to add nearly 10,000 acres of federal land that’s currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service on the west side of the Sandia Mountains to its…

SANTA FE — State resources are made available to assist with response efforts to flooding and flash flooding across New Mexico.

Chaves County 4‑H is proud to announce that D’Aun Pierce has been recognized with the New Mexico State Friend of 4‑H Award last week in Las Cruces. This prestigious ho…

World Drowning Prevention Day was July 25, and nearly 300,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide, and drowning remains among the 10 leading causes of death a…

ALAMOGORDO — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Lincoln National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger level of the …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced two actions targeting petroleum-based color additives in food. The FDA is issuing a final order revoking the authorized…

While two Silver City town councilors disagreed with priorities in the town’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, the senior member of the council and mayor both called the document a vast improvement over the prior year. The council discussed the proposed budget in a special meeting Thursday morning. No action

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cheerful voices and laughter echoed in the Silver City Woman’s Club on Saturday as the service group held its first Children’s Fun Fest. Outside the historic building at 411 Silver Heights Blvd., children played carnival-style games for prizes, while inside, organizations such as Big

Teachers from around New Mexico are training to meet the demand of more districts requiring financial literacy for graduation.

Scheduled for a final vote Wednesday, the proposal to close Plaza streets during the summer has drawn a range of opinions.

"We should start seeing green chile from New Mexico at farmers markets and throughout the state here in the next week or so," one expert said.

Police allege the physical education teacher touched several girls' chests under the guise of a prank.

Evidence regarding the victims pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage were not allowed at trial.

Herrera said her early departure would give Yolanda "Pancha" Trujillo, who is running unopposed in November, a head start.

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

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news City Hall doesn’t have to recycle. One councilor wants to fix that and make all landlords provide recycling, too. by Jesse Jones July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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

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

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

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

Roswell City Councilors decided this week to move slowly with the prospect of asking voters to approve a Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 0.25%, which is 25 ce…

The Assurance Home has been caring for mistreated, homeless and at-risk teens for more than 47 years. The Assurance Home Board of Directors recently met and chose thei…

The Roswell Fire Department (RFD) faces off against the Roswell Police Department (RPD) in a rib-eating challenge to raise funds for the Assurance Home of Roswell. The…

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., National News In court, Trump administration admits canceling New Mexico grants “solely” because the state voted for Kamala Harris and has two Dem. senators by Pat Davis July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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

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

ALBUQUERQUE — Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed lar…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help …

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Katie Widger was concerned about the condition of the north pond at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary on North Sycamore Avenue, as the pond was in sad shape, so clog…

First responders and Devon Energy employees deliver toys to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln counties

SANTA FE — A New Mexico judicial program manager on Wednesday received a national honor for his leadership and dedication to treatment courts and support for individua…

America250 Roswell will be continuing to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England by the Continental Congress, which occurred on July 4, …

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When a Santa Fe gallery owner approached Harwood Museum of Art Executive Director Juniper Leherissey late last year about selling his historic downtown building to her Taos-based organization, Leherissey wasn’t terribly receptive to the idea.

A San Jose woman is facing a child abuse charge for allegedly grabbing a 14-year-old girl by the hair and striking her in the face. Police charged 37-year-old Frances Mejillas with felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges of battery, resisting an officer and assault upon a peace officer after responding

Michael Reynolds, the creator of Earthships and developer of the Greater World Community Taos subdivision is the defendant in an 11 year long trial in 8th District court. The original complaint was filed on Oct. 15, 2015 by Jody Rhines,...

In an unexpected twist to Taos Pueblo's groundbreaking ceremony Saturday (July 17) for its new Heritage Center and hotel project, one public official signaled it was time to send in the clowns by appearing in full rodeo clown getup. Dan Barrone,...

The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is warning injured workers about scammers falsely claiming they must pay to receive workers' compensation benefits or resolve a claim. The agency said it recently received a report of...

Phase 1 of the Mora County Veterans Memorial, located near the Mora County Complex, was recently completed. Mora County’s first-ever veterans memorial is one step closer to reality, as the committee behind the project marks the completion of its first phase. Located on the field in front of the Mora

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

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

An Arizona mother said she and her newborn daughter are in good health after she delivered the baby in her car in a parking lot during a monsoon storm with the help of…

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Jenn Garcia, a Roswell native who graduated from Goddard High School and earned a degree in filmmaking from New Mexico State University, was recently one of only six f…

Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies now have improved access to a higher level of care thanks to Native Air and LifeGuard. The Roswell-based emergency air med…

According to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), Roshelle Ruffin, a former employee of Krumland Auto Group — employed as an office manager from Jan. 20, 2023…

State and regional civil defense coordinators were working on a dispersal plan for residents of Chaves County in the event of a national emergency. The plan would have…

ALBUQUERQUE — Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to federal prison for their roles as foot guides in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a 26-y…

Less than two years after he was hired, Doña Ana County Manager Scott Andrews is out with three years remaining on his contract.

WBC women’s featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday morning after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas, according to the Brazos…

A man with developmental disabilities who was reported missing after being swept down a wash in Pima County has been found dead, according to the Pima County Sheriff's…

Linda Thompson Smith was a driving force in defining the cultural landscape of Phoenix in her dual role as DJ and music director at free-form progressive-rock radio st…

She was at a construction site where no work was being done, but there was a truck that held a crane and a basket that could be hoisted aloft. The woman asked for a ride.

Connor Hall, a residence hall on the New Mexico Highlands University campus, on Tuesday. Luna Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with NMHU to allow Luna students to live at the university in the fall. The students will likely live at Connor Hall. Luna Community College has ensured

The stack of lawsuits filed against New Mexico Highlands University keeps getting taller. Paul Grindstaff, Highlands’ former vice president for advancement and university relations who also served as executive director of the NMHU Foundation, has accused the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., of retaliating against him after he alerted

Editor A Ribera man will spend the next 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a pair of underage girls in July 2025. Joe Louis Rivera, 25, took a plea deal on July 14, pleading guilty to two counts of second degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor.

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

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

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride tablets, USP 5 mg, due to cross-contamination with ranitidine. Cetirizine is a lo…

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has been awarded more than $900,000 in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs and str…

ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Monday issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a req…

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

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

Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…

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

The story of the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and its aftermath gained a new international audience and an award during the recent Esri User Conference in San Diego, Calif. Dana Heusinkveld, a GIS research specialist with the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) based at Highlands

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

Cruikshank Realty Associate Brokers Joe Bush (left) and John Stroh II, accredited land consultant. This month, Cruikshank Realty is highlighting associate brokers John Stroh II and Joe Bush, whose deep agricultural roots and commitment to the land empower and guide their clients. With nearly 50 years in Colorado’s agricultural real

New Mexico Acequia Association Executive Director Paula Garcia, pictured at the Roundhouse on July 15, 2026, said accessible, recurring funding for acequias is increasingly urgent due to natural disasters that deprive stewards of their livelihoods. New Mexico acequias won’t survive the new normal of wildfires, floods and prolonged drought without

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

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

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

Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66

In 1903 James Graham McNary, owner and L.H. Allen, business manager for The Las Vegas Optic bought and absorbed a rival paper called the Daily Record. City Clerk R. G. Schoonmaker yesterday celebrated the 48th anniversary of his residence in Las Vegas. On July 10, 1884, Mr. Schoonmaker came to

New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released

Sebastian Parra with his Parra Construction and Trucking semi. Luna Community College (LCC) is expanding its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program with tuition-free pathways and upcoming state certification as a regional examination site for Northern New Mexico. Supported by the New Mexico Graduate Resource Opportunity (NMGRO) initiative, qualified students can

New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend and beyond as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees across much of New Mexico. Since April 1, 453 people have visited New Mexico health facilities for heat-related emergencies. In the summer of 2025, there were 761

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

Evangelina Duran Thanks to the leadership of two local teenagers, Mora and San Miguel counties are a bit tidier and safer. Benito F. Armijo, 18, of Wagon Mound and Evangeline Duran, 17, of Chacon recently led cleanup projects in their respective communities. Duran and Armijo were members of New Mexico’s

A Las Vegas man is facing multiple felony charges after a search of his home allegedly turned up more than a thousand fentanyl pills and a stolen shotgun. Prosecutors charged 65-year-old Phillip Arellanes with multiple felonies for drug trafficking and firearms violations after police searched his Las Vegas home while

The bodies were found behind locked doors or tucked away in secluded alleys. They were found in bedrooms, bathrooms, parking lots and behind the wheels of parked cars. One man was found face-down behind an organic grocery story. A woman was in a tent next to the Santa Fe River.

According to research by historian and author Virginia Sánchez, Morphy Lake is at least 150 years old. As America celebrates 250 years, Mora County is also marking a milestone birthday of one of its most noted landmarks. According to research by historian and author Virginia Sánchez, Morphy Lake is at

New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public

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

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

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

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

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge

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

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, an Albuquerque Democrat, is drawing attention for an emotional social media video in which he accused ICE personnel of murdering a Mexican national in Houston and vowed to use his power as speaker to “protect our people.” The remarks came after the fatal shooting

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

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

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

A new piece in The Federalist is putting national attention on a New Mexico campaign finance law that critics say forces civic groups to choose between speaking about elected officials and exposing private donors to the government. The article, written by Marc Wheat and Mitchell Bahnsen, focuses on Rio Grande

New Mexico’s Democrat senators are facing new scrutiny over their handling of Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner after a rape allegation sent national Democrats fleeing from a candidate many in the party had recently tried to rally behind. Platner, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is accused

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

Monday, July 6 *Roar and Explore: Ice Excavation – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218...Read More

Nearly five years after federal agents raided the home of former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, the disgraced Albuquerque Democrat is finally set to face trial in one of the largest public corruption cases in recent New Mexico history. Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful

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

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Deb Haaland blew the doors off Tuesday night, crafting a 72 to 28 percent landslide over rival Sam Bregman and securing the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. She now enters the general election campaign as the odds-on favorite against freshly-minted Republican nominee and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull. All statewide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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