Shortcake is serving up sweetness with a side of squishy, smooshy love. This 2-year-old chonk is getting ready to be pawroled from the Paws in the Pen training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico and she is the whole dessert menu. She loves stopping to smell the flowers, splashing

Acoma Pueblo, or Sky City, stands as the oldest continuously inhabited community in the U.S., preserving its culture and traditions atop a New Mexico mesa.

Tuesday is set to be another pretty quiet day with highs in the 60s around the Albuquerque metro and a lot of the state of New Mexico. The post Quiet and seasonable Tuesday ahead in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

The 1.5 inches of snow fell on Friday evening, with the ski lodge posting screenshots at 8:30 p.m. from a live video feed. The post Sierra Blanca sees first snow of season appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Press Forward has completed investing nearly $600 million to strengthen local news outlets, two years ahead of schedule. Executive Director Dale Anglin says the work is far from complete, as the industry undergoes significant transformation. According to Northwestern University, news deserts have grown by 12% this year. Press Forward has

The 12th annual Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director Kelsey Grammer with its prestigious “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award on Apr. 15, 2027. Grammer will attend the festival in...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge must narrow an order requiring LinkedIn to divulge journalists’ communications on the social media platform to the Trump administration as part of a leak investigation, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday in a case with profound free-speech implications. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S.

A place where generations of Las Cruces residents have played basketball, joined leagues and spent afternoons with friends looks considerably different these days. Meerscheidt Recreation Center has undergone a major renovation, transforming...

The family farm where President Jimmy Carter tended peanuts, corn and sugarcane as a boy and later returned throughout his life will be preserved and opened to the public. Preservation group The Conservation Fund said Monday that it has acquired the farm as part of a 2,458-acre (995-hectare) purchase. The

New Mexico’s New World screwworm outbreak has reached Eddy County, with the first case reported near Hope. The parasite can be fatal to livestock if untreated, prompting an infested zone and stricter inspections for animals entering or leaving the area. The state reported 39 cases statewide as Gov. Michelle Lujan

From left to right: New Mexico Gov.-elect Deb Haaland, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham address reporters at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on Nov. 6, 2026. Outgoing New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with her successor, fellow Democrat Deb Haaland, Friday morning on the fourth

Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent

A $16.7 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant will fund the first phase of Carlsbad’s federally recognized veterans cemetery. Planned for a 10-acre site on Fiesta Drive, the cemetery’s initial phase will include 1,500 burial spaces, a memorial wall, administration building and committal shelter, bringing closer funeral and visitation

With four flights to major cities outside of New Mexico coming to Taos Regional Airport, the town has spent a pretty penny upgrading its terminal to accommodate more tourism in the area

Former local prosecutor Lance Jaggers has been appointed assistant U.S. attorney in Roswell, restoring a resident federal prosecutor to the city for the first time since 2020. Jaggers will support border security and prosecute violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking across southeastern New Mexico, drawing on experience in state

Amos Muncy, 40, is being held without bail after he allegedly molested his 3-year-old daughter while she slept. The post Man denied release for allegedly sexually assaulting daughter appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the

Alamogordo declared a flood emergency for Bonito Lake and its watershed to pursue state and federal funding for sediment and debris removal, repairs, and watershed stabilization. Repeated storms over wildfire burn scars are rapidly filling sedimentation ponds and threatening the city’s major water source. Commissioners also received updates on the

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the

Otero Emergency Services Matthew Clark provides details on recent flooding and county response. The post Otero flood damage estimated to cost $10 million appeared first on Alamogordo News .

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police are investigating whether two Ohio State University students who were treated for deep burns after being engulfed in flames at an outdoor fraternity party were victims of hazing. The university placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension after a video circulated on social

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Four grizzly bears captured in western Canada were responsible for killing a mother and her adult daughter this month in what investigators believe was a rare predatory attack, wildlife officials said Tuesday. DNA tests conclusively linked a female grizzly and her three yearling cubs to

Carlsbad football player Marley Munoz and Loving volleyball player Raelynn Price captured this week’s Athlete of the Week honors. Voting is now open for the next poll, featuring nominees Colton McKibben, Jassiel Reyes, Harmonie Frye and Lexus Munoz. Cast your vote at CurrentArgus.com or scan the QR code to support

Carlsbad’s annual Christmas tree auction raised more than $100,000 for the Assistance League’s Operation School Bell, which provides new clothing, hygiene products and other essentials to local children in need. Volunteers decorate winning bidders’ homes and businesses, while community support continues a 33-year tradition that has grown from modest beginnings

Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent

Federal officials say a 20-year-old, incompatible “lang-lay” cable caused an unoccupied emergency hoist to fall 1,600 feet at New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. No workers, waste containers or radiological safety were endangered. WIPP revised procedures and plans a major hoist upgrade, while officials also faced criticism over prioritizing Los

The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands will send out fire crews on Tuesday to burn around 2,890 acres of vegetation that will reduce wildfire risk in the area

Officials are clearing debris, restoring road access and documenting damage as they seek federal assistance

The proposals would provide about $2 million for six months of services as the city faces a shortage of shelter beds and permanent housing

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is at the U.N. climate talks, where she criticized the annual proceedings and stressed the need to put people and the planet ahead of profits and power. This year’s conference, known as COP31, is being held in Antalya, Turkey, following a year of deadly climate-related disasters,

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in its initial public offering. The company behind the Claude chatbot said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78 a share. That would give Anthropic the ability

Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent

240 wells could be impacted by flooding

NEW YORK (AP) — Three men, including one already jailed in the United States, were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S. as well as a planned assault on a British airbase used by the

Geophysicist shares this message at 4CED breakfast

President Donald Trump, who for years disputed his loss in the 2020 election and publicly decried the result having been stolen from him by Democratic forces, privately lauded incoming President Joe Biden as someone he believed “will be true to yourself and the American people.” That sentiment, along with others,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense, beating the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday with an agreement to send their 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person

Reflecting on Armistice Day’s origins after World War I, this remembrance honors veterans while warning how punitive peace and political power can fuel future conflict. It considers the devastation in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran through a Christian moral lens, urging nations to reject violence, protect civilians, uphold justice, and pursue

A shareholder has sued Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang, accusing them of deceiving investors about Huang's affair with a purported Chinese spy. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims the affair threatens national security. President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating the matter, which Huang has admitted to and apologized for.

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the

The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle, just days after he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. Thomas Markle was arrested and appeared in federal court in Tampa, Florida,

BOSTON (AP) — A former police detective was convicted Tuesday of murdering a pregnant Massachusetts woman, Sandra Birchmore, to keep her from revealing that he had sexually abused her when she was 15. Matthew Farwell, 40, was found guilty of strangling Birchmore on Feb. 1, 2021 — 12 days after

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in England on suspicion of espionage related to Russia, counterterror police said. The 41-year-old, who was not named, was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of violating two sections of the National Security Act 2023 for assisting a foreign intelligence service

Today through Nov. 14 *Clovis Roots Program – St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1215 Gila St., Clovis. Free program for ages 8-16; bringing creativity to life through arts and music. Free tablets; theater, music, dance, social emotional learning. Program will culminate with a public performance. Sponsored by New Mexico Black

Rep. Jim Jordan has been elected the next House Republican leader. Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans who will serve in the next Congress. Jordan, 62, is a co-founder of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus and served as

Teams to evaluate individual residences and public infrastructure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack, a community organizer who stunned her own Democratic Party by defeating a well-known North Carolina Republican on her shoestring $56,000 campaign budget, said she’s excited to arrive in Washington and show what’s possible. Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter said his win over incumbent GOP Rep. Max

Farmington Public Library hosts event this weekend

Tigers wrestling team will open season Dec. 4 & 5 in search of 23rd state title

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies as the new parliament was sworn in. The pledge sets the stage for a consequential month of legislative action and coalition negotiations.

The Farmington 125 Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony on Thursday will celebrate the city’s history. Above is a historical picture of the railroad that connected Durango and Farmington in the early 1900s. Courtesy of the Farmington Museum, File As part of its 125th-anniversary celebration, the City of Farmington invites the community

What is a government supposed to do? Enact laws? Provide goods and services? How should they be paid for and who should carry the greater burden ­— should the costs be distributed evenly? These thoughts come to mind due to the unrest in Europe and the current election season here

EXIT Realty volunters assemble bicycles for the annual Northern New Mexico Toy Drive Campaign. Courtesy photo Members of the EXIT Realty team who are participaing in the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive. Courtesy photo NNM TOY DRIVE NEWS RELEASE The Northern New Mexico Toy Drive’s 2026 campaign will run from

BY BRUCE WARRENLos Alamos I see the County has come up with another whacko project. The Canyon Rim Trail is one of the few outstanding projects the County has accomplished over the past years. It is a beautiful paved trail through woods giving spectacular views of the Sangre de Christo

The process of impeachment often arises in discussions around congressional action against a sitting president. But how does it work for other U.S. government officials? What does the Constitution say about impeaching Cabinet secretaries? The same provision that allows Congress to impeach a president — Article II, Section 4 —

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investigations into whether Nvidia’s CEO was the target of a “foreign intelligence effort” are raising questions about the future of the chipmaker, which became one of the world’s most valuable companies by providing technology that powered the artificial intelligence boom. Jensen Huang has been synonymous with

DPS NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) brought together law enforcement officers and families of missing persons for two days of training and support services in November. On Friday, Nov. 6, officers from across New Mexico attended eight hours of missing persons training at the Law

Threat reportedly related to Iran

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., heads to an intelligence briefing in a secure room in the basement of the Capitol with the director of national intelligence and other congressional leaders, as Congress returns to work following the midterm elections, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP

A cruise ship passenger accused of killing a woman shortly after the vessel departed from Texas told FBI agents he beat and choked her in their cabin after an argument caused him to “snap,” according to court documents. Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas, was set to make an initial

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — A New York City sightseeing helicopter on a maintenance flight made an emergency landing on Tuesday at a New Jersey cargo port after the pilot reported possible engine trouble. Two people were aboard the Bell 206L-4 helicopter when it came down on a road at the

Four local and area teams, including district champions Shiprock and Kirtland Central head to Rio Rancho Events Center in quest of state championship

“If union bargaining were a class, the [administration] would have earned an F for late work,” Jamie Bronstein, history professor at the university said.

The agency’s Student Privacy Policy Office will probe whether the policies violate the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bob Boone, the catcher on the Philadelphia Phillies’ first World Series championship team in 1980 who won seven Gold Gloves and was part of baseball’s first three-generation family, has died. He was 78. Boone’s son, Bret, announced his father’s death Tuesday on social media. The Phillies said

The U.N.'s Human Rights Council has delayed a review of the U.S. human rights record until January. This decision comes after the Trump administration refused to participate. The U.S. was set to become the first U.N. member to reject such a review. The council, based in Geneva, monitors human rights

CÓRDOBA, Argentina (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Argentines on Tuesday to follow the holy example of the country’s best-known saints as he drew an estimated 650,000 people to the central city of Córdoba for Mass, a day after an estimated 2.5 million turned out in the capital. Faithful from

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed the impeachment effort against him Tuesday, using his first news conference at the Pentagon in six months to deliver a defiant and politicized defense of his stewardship of the U.S. military. Hegseth framed the impeachment effort as a “political spectacle” that undermines U.S. troops by

LONDON (AP) — British children’s author and comedian David Walliams used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news outlets reported on Tuesday. ITV News and the Guardian newspaper said their joint investigation featured interviews with multiple women who gave firsthand accounts of Walliams’ conduct.

The Española Valley girls cross country team not only lost their top runner to graduation, but the heir apparent to that mantle took advantage of the New Mexico Activities Association’s new transfer rule to go elsewhere this season. So all the Lady Sundevils did was pivot, retool and qualify for

Former local prosecutor Lance Jaggers has been appointed assistant U.S. attorney in Roswell, restoring a resident federal prosecutor to the city for the first time since 2020. Jaggers will support border security and prosecute violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking across southeastern New Mexico, drawing on experience in state

Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent

Republican incumbent Rhonda Hatch won a second four-year term as Eddy County assessor, defeating Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson with 71% of the vote. Hatch received 11,239 votes to Ferguson’s 4,688. The assessor determines property values used for tax bills. County turnout was nearly 42%, while other local races were uncontested.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9, 2026: Edward Hurtado, Criminal Damage to Property (Household Member) (Under $1,000), Criminal Trespass (Unposted), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Maria Dalton, Battery (Household Member). Cifredo L. Montano, Criminal Damage to Property (Over

Ricardo Mendez, a defendant in the 2024 DWI enterprise case, returned to court for the first time since pleading guilty last year, with his attorney addressing questions about his international travel and upcoming sentencing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month as the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections appear likely to pose ongoing challenges for the White House and the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived at U.N. climate talks on Tuesday, condemning the annual proceedings as hypocritical and urging leaders to put people and the planet ahead of profits and power. The COP31 conference is being held in the Turkish resort city of Antalya following a

Bulldogs football face a familiar foe.

Viral videos show ICE agents taking at least one person from a southwest Albuquerque construction site as another video showed agents at a bakery. The post Viral videos of ICE circulate alongside questions on the agency’s future in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

A $9.2 million broadband project will bring high-speed internet to roughly 870 homes at Santo Domingo Pueblo and more than 300 nearby connections. The post Broadband project to bring high speed internet to homes on Santo Domingo Pueblo appeared first on KOB 4 .

Native New Mexican Lillie Kolich left The Voice after the first live show when she got the fewest votes, though some viewers said voting had already closed when they tried to do so. The post New Mexico singer leaves ‘The Voice’ appeared first on KOB 4 .

The House is nearing an initial test vote on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The procedural vote will either block the impeachment resolution or set up a final vote Wednesday. With Democratic leadership backing the effort brought by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, the outcome will likely hinge on

Federal government has yet to declare Southwest Colorado a disaster area

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A mobile home fire in Taos left major damages

Waconda's family says the couple was seen together hours before her trailer burned. Both remain missing, and relatives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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Heavy rain after a long drought has left some Albuquerque trees at risk of drowning as saturated soil pushes out oxygen around their roots. The post Excess rain not necessarily good for tree roots after flooding appeared first on KOB 4 .

Heinrich permitting bill clears Senate hurdle Albuquerque Journal

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The East Mountain Lady Timberwolves enter the Class 3A state volleyball tournament wearing the underdog label, but they arrive at the Rio Rancho Events Center playing like a team on a mission. When East Mountain met Robertson in Las Vegas on Sept. 24, the result went

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The law firm representing Todd Perchert, who suffered life-altering injuries when then-Police Chief Harold Medina ran a red light and crashed into his vehicle, announced they reached a $950,000 settlement with the city of Albuquerque in late September of 2026. Perchert was driving his 1966 Ford Mustang

Cobre Consolidated Schools officials said they will be taking precautionary measures at future athletic events after an assault on Cobre High Schoolâ€...

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Alamogordo Police Department reports from Oct. 23–27, 2026, include arrests involving outstanding warrants, shoplifting, assault, trespassing, DWI, controlled substances and obstruction. Several suspects received court summonses or citations, while juveniles were referred to juvenile authorities. Officers also investigated a death following a welfare check and responded to domestic disturbances and

New Mexico’s New World screwworm outbreak has reached Eddy County, with the first case reported near Hope. The parasite can be fatal to livestock if untreated, prompting an infested zone and stricter inspections for animals entering or leaving the area. The state reported 39 cases statewide as Gov. Michelle Lujan

Members of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, which represents 19 New Mexico Pueblos, on Tuesday reiterated their opposition to a federal permitting reform bill that advanced in the U.S. Senate on Monday evening.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans voted behind closed doors Tuesday to elect Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their leader after the party’s stunning losses in the midterm elections, the House Republican Conference announced. It was a 106-73 vote, according to a House Republican staff member. “Over the next two

WASHINGTON — Democrats during the midterm election campaign promised bold steps to make life more affordable if voters elected them to control Congress next year. They won, in a historic blue wave that’s already given them comfortable majorities in both the House and Senate. But Democrats likely will find that

High-earning New Mexico families could soon pay monthly fees to keep their kids in the state’s first-in-the-nation universal childcare program. A state Early Childhood Education and Care Department spokesperson said co-pays would only apply to 10% of participating families.

Members of New Mexico State University’s faculty union served a prohibited practice complaint against university administration Monday alleging the university has acted in “bad faith” in its negotiations. About 40 NMSU faculty members rallied outside Hadley Hall, the university administration building, to protest the delay in the union’s first contract

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struck a defiant tone Tuesday as he faces potential impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives this week, casting the effort as an attack on American service members. Hegseth during a rare news conference at the Pentagon called the impeachment effort a “farce” and flatly

Across the country, dozens of civilian groups, or vigilantes, are posing as children online, arranging meetings with adults they suspect of seeking sex with minors and livestreaming the confrontations to thousands of viewers. The groups say they are helping protect children and bring suspected predators to justice. But some law

Sweeping Democratic election wins could advance abortion access in states with tight restrictions, especially in Georgia, Iowa and Texas, where Democrats seized the governor’s office for the first time in decades. All three states will have Democratic attorneys general, and in Georgia and Texas, Democrats will control the state House

Flu cases are rising earlier than usual on the West Coast, with the H1N1 strain accounting for nearly all infections, as experts urge vaccinations.

The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department rescued 100 cats from a disabled school bus on October 28.

The City of Albuquerque settled a lawsuit over former Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina's crash on Central in 2024 for $950,000. The post City of Albuquerque settles lawsuit after crash involving former police chief appeared first on KOB 4 .

The International Western Music Association is kicking off a five-day convention this week here in Albuquerque. The post Preview: International Western Music Association Convention in Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

Former President Joe Biden is releasing a new memoir in which President Donald Trump privately praised Biden in a letter left for him as he departed office in January 2021. Trump expressed confidence that Biden would be “true to yourself and the American people.” Biden previously described the letter as

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will remain the key decision-maker on trade agreements despite Democrats’ sweeping victories in last week’s U.S. midterm elections. Carney’s comments suggest Canada will continue looking to the White House for a trade agreement rather than relying on a newly

Investigations into whether Nvidia’s CEO was targeted by a Chinese intelligence effort are raising questions about the future of the chipmaker. Nvidia became one of the world’s most valuable companies by providing technology that powered the artificial intelligence boom. Jensen Huang has been synonymous with the brand since he co-founded

Several restaurants and food establishments will be offering free or discounted meals and food for former and current service members on Veterans Day. The post Free food options on Veterans Day for those who served appeared first on KOB 4 .

A final court of appeals in England has struck down a centuries-old gay sex ban in Trinidad and Tobago in a ruling that activists are celebrating. Tuesday's ruling ends a nearly 10-year battle for gay rights in the twin-island nation. It cannot be appealed. In 2017, Jason Jones filed the

The new College Football Playoff format could allow the New Mexico Lobos to more easily go for the national championship in the future. The post New College Football Playoff format could benefit New Mexico Lobos appeared first on KOB 4 .

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico State forward Stacy Chovino has earned herself some conference honors. She was named the CUSA Freshman of the Week. The Paris, France native had 25 points and 8 rebounds in their win over Southern Utah including scoring the game winning basket. The Aggies will

NEWARK, DEL– Late Sunday night, the five-seeded New Mexico State Aggies knocked off four-seeded Florida International, 2-1, to advance to the semi-finals round of the 2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championships. The Aggies will be now get ready to face top-seeded Liberty (15-2-2) for a spot in the championship. This match

In this Love 4 Pets, say hello to Wrigley! Like the gum, he likes to stick to you but unlike the gum, you will enjoy it. The post Love 4 Pets: Wrigley with A Barking Chance appeared first on KOB 4 .

La Plata County leaders are hosting a public flood recovery meeting in the exhibit hall at the county fairgrounds Tuesday night. The post Southern Colorado flooding recovery continues with damage assessments appeared first on KOB 4 .

The No. 9-seeded Ruidoso Warriors football team saw its Class 3A state playoff run end Friday night, falling 42-26 to the No. 8-seeded Pojoaque Valley Elks on the road in the first round. Ruidoso found its offensive rhythm late, putting together two fourth-quarter touchdown drives. However, the Warriors could not

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, an 85-year-old veteran received a pleasant surprise at John Paul Taylor Academy on Tuesday. Mr. Contreras retired as Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy! Now, he volunteers at John Paul

Mundo Carrillo, managing editor for Alamogordo News, has the top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County.

Residents say the current setup of Chaparral — which straddles two counties, Doña Ana to the west and Otero to the east — is untenable.

The Grant County Water Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. in the second-floor conference room […]

The agency’s Student Privacy Policy Office will probe whether the policies violate the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and t…

Sandra Vega, 48, used fake phone numbers and pretended to be an IRS agent for eight years, defrauding a man out of more than $150,000, prosecu…

“People felt like, let's not make it so literal. Let's try to make it so that it it evokes a feeling,” Executive Director Daniel Hernandez sai…

New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s permitting reform bill is one step closer to becoming law after clearing a key U.S. Senate procedural vote Monday evening.

A proposal to overhaul the federal process for permits to construct energy projects passed a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Monday, though several Democratic supporters said the legislation needed more work. The Senate voted, 73-25, to advance what’s known as the permitting reform bill, despite opposition from some

WASHINGTON — Oregon Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden plans to press for “the boldest” healthcare bill possible after he takes over as Finance Committee chairman next year, but he didn’t commit to Medicare for All, a longstanding policy goal for progressives, during a briefing Monday. Wyden told reporters in the

Pueblo leaders and New Mexico lawmakers warn the proposed energy permitting legislation threatens cultural sites and undermines historic tribal protections.

The New Mexico State University National Education Association has served the school with a prohibited practice complaint; the graduate workers union served one last week.

Concept map from the feasibility study showing how an RV park might fit along NM 502. Courtesy LAC COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County commissioned a feasibility study on the County property south of Los Alamos Airport to see if an RV park could work there. County staff will present

Courtesy LAC BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com If a County Council votes in 2017 to pursue a feasibility study for an RV Park in Los Alamos, would you expect to hear more about it again sooner than November 2026? Apparently, a consulant was engaged by the County in July 2026, but why

The judge suspended all incarceration time and sentenced Darius Sandoval to five years probation, as called for in his plea agreement.

One of the only notable weather impacts this week will be early morning fog along the Pecos River in the eastern and southeastern parts of the state.

Ten streets will see work on wastewater infrastructure as part of Phase 3, which is expected to wrap up next summer.

Most Santa Fe city and county offices will close Wednesday for Veterans Day, although schools will stay open.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Mon…

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday welcomed 11 newly elected Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol, following midterm elections in which his party flipped both chambers in Congress. “Last week the American people put Donald Trump and the GOP on blast,” Schumer, a New York Democrat, said on

President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent. But Trump says…

The measure would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

State Police officers charged a Tularosa man, following a three car crash that injured 11, with great bodily harm by drunk driving and reckless driving, on Nov. 6. State Police Officer Oscar Ramirez arrested Oren Shanta, 24, following the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Central Avenue and Old Mescalero

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it launched investigations into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Public School districts, alleging their gender-identity and expression policies violate federal family education and privacy law.

Federal officials on Monday announced $10 billion in awards across all 50 states in the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, grants created by Congress to bolster rural health in response to concerns about Medicaid cuts. Texas received the largest grant for the 2027 fiscal year — almost

New Mexico lawmakers on Friday previewed legislation for next year’s session that would significantly expand the New Mexico Sentencing Commission’s responsibilities as part of a 10-year effort to modernize the state’s criminal justice system. Commission leaders, however, oppose the bill in its current form.

State Police officers charged a Tularosa man, following a three car crash that injured 11, with great bodily harm by drunk driving and reckless driving, on Nov. 6. State Police Officer Oscar Ramirez arrested Oren Shanta, 24, following the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Central Avenue and Old Mescalero

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both

Officials urge some residents to consider temporary relocation as infrastructure repairs could stretch into winter

Issue unrelated to flood damage

Trump administration launches investigation into APS, Santa Fe Public Schools over gender transition policies Albuquerque Journal

Sweet Santa Fe has acquired a chocolate enrober, a machine with a conveyor belt that played a pivotal role in a famous episode of I Love Lucy.

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Oct. 29, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026. Oct. 29 11:21 a.m. Property Found, Calvary de Taos — Caller said someone dropped off a child’s blue bike out of...

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Monday urged his Senate colleagues to pass his bipartisan permitting reform bill, even as tribal coalitions, environmental advocates and members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation dismissed new amendments to the bill as insufficient.

New restrictions on those travelling with pets outside of Otero and Doña Ana County. The post Officials encourage inspections for pets in screwworm infestation zone appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Extra revenue will help offset cost of running a shuttle

Biscochito believes the people doing the work are best suited to make important decisions about their work.

The six enterprises in the Venture Builder program differ, but they face many of the same challenges and have learned from each other.

The Tomasita's in Albuquerque was hit with a fire on Sept. 30 caused by an electrical issue with an exhaust fan in a restroom.

The U.S. Senate voted 73-25 Monday evening (Nov. 9) to advance a federal permitting bill intended to expedite energy and infrastructure projects across the U.S.

True Kids 1, the Taos-based local youth media and technology nonprofit, will host its first-ever AI Family Night at the Taos Center for the Arts Thursday (Nov. 12) at 5:30 p.m., according to a TK1 press release. Led by TK1’s Youth AI Committee,...

Arrests for low-level offenses, including vagrancy and drug possession, increased nationwide in 2025, even as violent crime continued to decline, according to a new analysis of federal data. The analysis, which was released in late October by the criminal justice advocacy organization FWD.us, found that arrests for vagrancy, an offense

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday his mass deportation campaign, which helped propel his return to the Oval Office, had gone too far and potentially led to Republicans losing the U.S. House and Senate in the midterm elections. “I think it might be too

SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KVIA) -- Sunland Park officials and community members on Monday gathered for a public roundtable to lay out proposed city regulations for outdoor cannabis consumption lounges. They touched on strict zoning rules, security requirements and pushback from residents over odor and public health. City leaders emphasized that

A 43-year-old man was performing construction work when he received an electric shock, county officials confirmed.

Santa Fe author and historian Ana Pacheco joins “Conversations Different” to discuss her new book Only in Santa Fe.

New Mexico immigrant advocates on Friday released emails and other evidence they say show that some local law enforcement agencies have widespread practices of referring arrestees and detainees to federal immigration agents for deportation. In a news conference held at the state Capitol, the advocates said the practice undermines state

A New Mexico judge recently ruled that the state’s plan to address the landmark Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit is deficient, and ordered the state education department to supplement the plan by March 2027. In a Nov. 2 order, First Judicial District Judge Matthew Wilson found that the New Mexico Public

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it launched investigations into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Public School districts, alleging their gender-identity and expression policies violate federal family education and privacy law. The federal agency instructed its Student Privacy Policy Office to investigate whether policies regarding student gender identity

Officials are urging pet owners in Otero and Doña Ana Counties’ screwworm infestation zone to have animals examined by a veterinarian before traveling. Pets are not legally subject to livestock movement restrictions, but Colorado requires certificates for animals entering from New Mexico. Owners should inspect pets, promptly treat wounds, use

Officials are urging pet owners in Otero and Doña Ana Counties’ screwworm infestation zone to have animals examined by a veterinarian before traveling. Pets are not legally subject to livestock movement restrictions, but Colorado requires certificates for animals entering from New Mexico. Owners should inspect pets, promptly treat wounds, use

A New Mexico judge recently ruled that the state’s plan to address the landmark Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit is deficient, and ordered the state education department to supplement the plan by March 2027.

Officials will answer residents’ questions Tuesday at the fairgrounds

Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is making several clinic location changes aimed at improving patient access, expanding services and creating […]

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Small business owners in southern Santa Fe County seeking to boost their bottom line and expand their customer reach can attend a free training session this week in Edgewood. The Regional Development Corporation, in partnership with SCORE, will host the “Santa Fe County Southside Business Booster” workshop

District Judge Tony Graf allocated 105 days for the proceedings, beginning with jury selection on June 21, 2028.

Today *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Monday *New Mexico Manureshed Summit – 1-4 p.m., The Well,

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — Senator Martin Heinrich’s signature permit reform legislation passed a critical test in the U.S. Senate on Monday earning 73 votes – more than the 60 vote supermajority required to avoid any opponent’s filibuster – to proceed to final debate and votes in

Earlier this year, Madison Harden-Stein and her colleagues at the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms posed as consumers interested in buying insurance as part of a secret shopper study. They found that insurance brokers and sales representatives often pushed short-term health insurance plans with limited coverage, and used

The U.S. Department of Justice is dismissing a lawsuit that tried to force California to set aside the ballots of suspected noncitizen voters, marking the formal end of the Trump administration’s most aggressive effort to control vote counting in the lead-up to the midterm elections. The Justice Department filed a

Proceeds could be used for a variety of expenses, including mitigation, excavation and mold remediation

SILVER CITY, NM — The Western New Mexico University Police Department announced today that it recovered all stolen items from the WNMU Museum burglary. WNMU Police confirmed that all recovered items remain intact and fully accounted for—a key milestone given the museum's collection's historical and cultural significance. "Preserving our cultural

Angel Amaya Bueno Angel Bueno is found guilty by Hidalgo County jury for Homicide by Vehicle. November 9, 2026 Hidalgo County I Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that Angel Bueno, 47, was found guilty by a Hidalgo County jury. The jury convicted Bueno on: • Count

Española Humane will host a special benefit screening of “Rescue,” a documentary about the individuals risking their lives to save animals caught in the war in Ukraine. The screening will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sky Cinemas Midtown in Santa Fe. The one night only screening will benefit

New Mexico Political Report — Just hours before the U.S. Senate was scheduled to advance a bipartisan permit reform bill led by New Mexico’s senior senator, Gov.-elect Deb Haaland came out in public opposition to it. Haaland, a former U.S. Interior Department secretary who oversaw a large portfolio of agencies

World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit. The two-week event started on Monday.

New Mexico transportation officials are studying a 92-mile U.S. 64/U.S. 87 corridor for potential Interstate 27 improvements connecting Raton with the Texas state line

La Plata County, Colorado is now asking residents to report damage after the recent flooding.

Across the U.S., many students are experiencing similar disruptions as schools shut down due to declining enrollment and reduced funding.

A rear-seat passenger who was airlifted to Albuquerque after a two-vehicle car crash near Dixon Sunday (Nov. 8) has died, New Mexico State Police Sgt. Ricardo Breceda told the Taos News Monday (Nov. 9). The crash was discovered shortly after 10...

Artesia’s quest for another state volleyball title begins Thursday as the No. 6 seed in the 2026 Class 4A tournament. The Lady Bulldogs face No. 11 Santa Teresa in the opening round, with a potential matchup against No. 3 Goddard next. Artesia enters with a 15-8 record and hopes to

Alamogordo City Commission declares flooding emergency for Bonito Lake. The post Flood emergency declared for Bonito Lake appeared first on Ruidoso News .

U.S. Department of Energy announces a new funding initiative of up to $45 million to support next generation technologies to increase oil and natural gas recovery.

The Beat has just learned that the Western New Mexico Museum theft has been solved. The artifacts were recovered in good shape and the suspect will be charged. The artifacts are in held in evidence, and they are still part of the investigation. The case was completely under the jurisdiction

By Rodd Cayton — An East Mountains community may be approaching a stable water future. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has put a review of the proposed transfer of the Melody Ranch Water Co. to a larger utility on the fast track. The Estancia, Moriarty, Williard, and Torrance County

Heavy flooding in the Village of Chama prompted mandatory evacuations, road closures and widespread disruptions Monday (11/2) as local officials urged residents to avoid flooded areas and remain off roadways. The Village of Chama issued an emergency alert ordering residents and businesses from the Elkhorn Restaurant south to Unser’s along

Fresh off a decisive reelection victory in northern New Mexico, Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is heading into a dramatically different Congress — one in which her party will control the House and an enlarged progressive bloc is preparing to wield considerably more influence. Among the measures already offering

The U.S. Forest Service has begun post-fire recovery in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres. The $38 million project will continue through 2030, using wood chips to reduce erosion, improve soil health and prepare areas for replanting, with Block 2

UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): Deshawndre Washington showed up to his motion hearing virtually on Monday. Both the defense and prosecution discussed what evidence would be permissible in trial. The judge did not set a date for the trial, but mentioned that enough time had passed and that it was time for

Equis Research President and CEO Stephanie Valencia, a Las Cruces resident and former Obama advisor, breaks down what the general election means for Democrats and southern New Mexico.

The New Mexico News — Undeterred by opposition from national and local environmental groups and New Mexico pueblos, Senator Martin Heinrich and a bi-partisan group of cosponsors are moving forward on Monday, the first day senators return to work after the election, with the first of a series of planned

The New Mexico News — Undeterred by opposition from national and local environmental groups and New Mexico pueblos, Senator Martin Heinrich and a bi-partisan group of cosponsors are moving forward on Monday, the first day senators return to work after the election, with the first of a series of planned

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Albuquerque dog owners looking to give their furry friends a little pampering, the Soggy Doggy Trolley Mobile Pet Wash offers a convenient alternative to a traditional grooming salon. Under new ownership since July, the recognizable turquoise trolley is now operated by Annabelle Rodriguez

The New Mexico News — Forecasters have updated and released a series of seasonal weather maps over the past few weeks pointing to an early and wet winter for most of New Mexico and the Mountain West. AccuWeather is predicting an early transition to winter for most of the Southwest,

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — New Mexico’s House Speaker Javier Martinez is headed into January’s legislative session with a super-majority of Democrats after a national “blue wave” of votes for Democrats ousted four Republican legislators from the State House. Republican Representative Catherine Cullen of Sandoval County lost

The New Mexico News — Forecasters have updated and released a series of seasonal weather maps over the past few weeks pointing to an early and wet winter for most of New Mexico and the Mountain West. AccuWeather is predicting an early transition to winter for most of the Southwest,

The New Mexico News — Forecasters have updated and released a series of seasonal weather maps over the past few weeks pointing to an early and wet winter for most of New Mexico and the Mountain West. AccuWeather is predicting an early transition to winter for most of the Southwest,

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

Haaland & MLGWe learned from her first joint news conference with outgoing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that Governor-elect Deb Haaland will continue to speak softly—and certainly not as loudly or as often as previous occupants of the Fourth Floor. But will she carry a big stick?It was clear at their

Residents say the current setup of Chaparral, which straddles two counties, is untenable. They point to a lack of services and delayed emergency response.

Meet the team to beat when it comes to the Class 1A state boys cross country championship. Mesa Vista walloped a tough field in the District 5 meet in Cimarron last week, setting the stage for the Trojans to climb to the top rung of the podium Saturday at Albuquerque

The U.S. Forest Service has begun post-fire recovery in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres near Ruidoso. The $38 million project will reduce wildfire risk, erosion and soil damage while preparing sites for replanting, with work continuing through 2030 and

Biden writes that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down institutions and infla…

Artesia boys’ and girls cross-country teams do well at state.

City to consider next steps for police station

Could New Mexico get a fourth interstate? Albuquerque Journal

While the polls were right about Democrats winning, they underestimated the size of the wave. Where did the extra votes come from?

Community colleges in Arizona are offering a free, three-month semiconductor crash course that leads to interviews with major tech companies.

Residents say the current setup of Chaparral, which straddles two counties, is untenable. They point to a lack of services and delayed emergen…

The bill seeks to lower energy costs, create jobs and streamline growth of energy projects like electric grid expansion and data centers.

Volunteers work at rhe Los Alamos Memorial Rose Garden. Courtesy photo LOS ALAMOS GARDEN CLUB NEWS RELEASE Members of the Los Alamos Garden Club invite the Los Alamos community to join us on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10:00 for our ‘Putting the Garden to Bed’ Party. How do we put

PEEC NEWS RELEASE As wildfires and intense storms become more common, protecting local wetlands is increasingly important for reducing erosion and supporting healthy landscapes. On Thursday, November 12, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free program, Wetland Maintenance, exploring simple ways community members can help care for

Longtime New Mexico federal judge reflects on retirement Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico Rep. Kathleen Cates calls for stronger support and funding for veteran housing, employment and transitional services ahead of Veterans Day.

By Lynn Janes The Silver City Town Council held a meeting October 27, 2026. Attendance to the meeting included, Counc ilorsNicholas Prince, Stan Snider, Victor Nanez and Angela Salaiz. Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith did not attend. Prince opened the meeting and chaired. He said the mayor had a chest cold. The

BY KEVIN HOLSAPPLELos Alamos Dear Councilors, Please enter this correspondence into Tuesday’s formal meeting record. I am writing to formally register my strong objection and questions to the process surrounding the DP Road Facilitated Land Use and Concept Planning Study and the LAC RV Park Feasibility Study (File No. 22331-26).

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches. Many have found strategies to get through the dark days. Depr…

By Lynn Janes The town of Bayard held a regular meeting October 14, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, and Councilors Eloy Medina, and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended. Gilbert Ortiz did not attend. The council approved the agenda. Proclamations Bayard

"Families want to know how their children are doing and what they can do to help," said Public Education Cabinet Secretary Mariana Padilla.

Sun organized community service projects through Rotary Interact and participated in honor societies and speech and debate.

Once promoted as a future mining metropolis, Orogrande, New Mexico, rose on gold fever before dwindling into a desert crossroads shaped by mining, travelers, and military training. Today, a new museum and rock shop preserve the town’s colorful legends, artifacts, geology, and enduring spirit through the work of two determined

BY SARAH HAYESStatewide Media ManagerCitizens’ Climate Lobby New Mexico Chapter In response to Randall Ryti’s November 5 letter, https://losalamosreporter.com/2026/11/05/lte-in-support-of-bipartisan-american-affordability-and-jobs-act/ “In Support Of Bipartisan American Affordability And Jobs Act”, I would also like to throw my support behind the passage of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA). Randy’s letter

State Sen. Natalie Figueroa is working on a bill barring lawmakers from entry to a program chock-full of perks.

A look back at the week's top stories and interviews with KC Counts.

On Homecoming, the Aggies took an early lead, but ended up falling to Liberty.

President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary. Trump announced on soci…

NMSU trailed No. 15 Gonzaga by five at halftime before falling 109-68 in Spokane. Mark Lavrenov led the Aggies with 19 points.

Closing the regular season with consecutive losses was not exactly the way the Pojoaque Valley High School football team wanted to head into the Class 3A playoffs. Especially coming off a 53-0 thumping at the hands of three-time defending state champion St. Michael’s High School last week. But this is

Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, country gravy, green beans with unsalted butter, fruit cocktail Thursday: Barbecued pulled pork, potato salad, carrots, peach cobbler Friday: Garden salad with chicken and light ranch dressing, whole-wheat roll with unsalted butter, pears

New Mexico House Democrats propose buying back $200 million in medical debt Albuquerque Journal

The Saudi-led coalition accused the Houthis of launching the ballistic missiles, and the Houthis claimed an attack in Riyadh.

Some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January.

NMSU fell to Liberty 30-14 on homecoming in Las Cruces despite 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns from AJ Williams III.

A child’s footprint beside a mammoth: prehistoric trackways at White Sands National Park keep human touch visible across millennia. Replica prints along a recently unveiled trail tell their story

ABQJournal Calendar of Events Albuquerque Journal

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

The Republican administration is signaling that there's intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the execu…

Carlsbad native Marsha Nicholas won a Coach handbag collection by just $1 on The Price is Right, fulfilling a lifelong dream. After surviving a five-hour selection process and keeping her victory secret until the episode aired, Nicholas also won a refrigerator and photo booth, celebrating the unforgettable experience with family

Marsha Nicholas won a brand-new refrigerator and photo booth while coming full circle stepping onto a show she has watched for over 50 years. The post ‘A total high,’ Carlsbad woman realizes life-long dream on The Price is Right appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation’s Guardian Angel program is a way to recognize those who have helped patients and their families. The post Presbyterian opens nominations for ‘Guardian Angels’ appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Instead of simply being disgruntled with the results, what if we became thankful that we live in a country where our votes count and our voices can be heard? The post Pastor’s Sermon: Being thankful for the right to vote appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Storms in October and November sent torrents of water through normally dry creeks and into reservoirs and rivers.

Artesia’s 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan prioritizes a $1 million roadway project at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Facility to support future Roselawn Elementary traffic and $250,000 for planning an expanded animal shelter. Additional requests include parks equipment, a special-needs playground and youth baseball fields, with projects seeking state

City of Durango Tuesday, Nov. 10 Business Improvement District, 8:30 a.m., BID office, 850½ Main Ave., Suite 2. Thursday, Nov. 12 Library Advisory Board Meeting, 4 p.m., 1900 East Third Ave. Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, 4:15 p.m., Smith Council Chambers,...

District leading Colorado in student input and leadership

BY JOHN GUSTAFSONLos Alamos Little Theatre Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold auditions Nov. 12 and 14 for its biennial evening of short plays written by New Mexico playwrights. Auditions will be held 6:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 12 and 1 pm, Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670

New Mexico's safety crisis demands answers Albuquerque Journal

Querida Abuelita Dolores, You fought for the dignity and rights of our gente while living within a movement and culture that did not always extend that same dignity to you. You stood beside and supported a man who abused you, while expectations placed upon you as a woman and leader

A $16.7 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant will fund the first phase of Carlsbad’s federally recognized veterans cemetery. Planned for a 10-acre site on Fiesta Drive, the project will include 1,500 burial sites, a memorial wall, administration building and committal shelter, expanding access for veterans and families across

The Ruidoso Warriors volleyball team closed their regular season with a four-set victory over the Tularosa Wildcats, winning 25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 25-12, on the road Thursday night. Ruidoso (8-15, 3-3 District 4-3A) used a balanced offensive attack and dominant fourth-set performance to secure the victory. The post Tularosa volleyball falls

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. eco…

American Red Cross member says ‘I have never seen a sense of community like Durango’

HELPING VETS! A local nonprofit is launching a community-wide holiday effort to ensure area military veterans and their families have food, gifts, and companionship this Christmas season. East Mountain B.R.A.V.E. — which stands for Building Resources Advocacy Veteran Empowerment — announced a series of holiday initiatives aimed at supporting struggling

New Mexico crowns cross country champions Albuquerque Journal

Reider: 3 final takeaways from New Mexico's win over Nevada Albuquerque Journal

Las Cruces will host a Nov. 17 community listening session on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health at Central Elementary. Recording consent is required.

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The first round of New Mexico state football playoffs is in the books for 2026 as Raton marks the win column with a 35-20 win over the Hozho Wolves at home in The Jungle on Saturday, November 7. The win avenged last year’s heartbreaking loss…

Trump won Vasquez’s district in 2024, one of 13 Democratic-held districts Trump won that year that Republicans set their sights on.

Moriarty senior Carmen Dorsey-Spitz claimed a bronze medal and East Mountain’s girls packed their top two runners into the top 25 on Saturday at the New Mexico State Cross Country Championships at Albuquerque Academy. Dorsey-Spitz turned in a time of 18:38.90 to finish third in Class 4A, while Elizabeth Smutz

Immigrant rights groups accuse NM law enforcement of assisting ICE Albuquerque Journal

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude 5.7 has struck central Japan. That's according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

For more than a decade, New Mexico State University has hosted an annual Military and Veterans Appreciation Week to honor students, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, the 11th annual celebration will...

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to Antalya, Turkey on Saturday to attend the thirty-first Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. At the summit, U.S. elected officials, world leaders and climate experts will discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and

Concerns about damage to acequia diversion dams from San Juan-Chama Project surges in the Rio Chama date back to at least 1980.

A slew of losses in Tuesday's midterm elections unleashed a day of reckoning for the Republican Party of New Mexico.

A team of rescue dogs are helping identify the number and range of scarcely-seen martens in New Mexico.

This year’s goal is to bring in — and give out — $600,000. Last year, the fund raised just under $591,000 from 930 donors.

The plan would add three chairlifts, new ski terrain and year-round recreational attractions, including a mountain coaster and mountain biking trails.

The listing describes the 5,140-square-foot building as dating to 1968 and serving as the Brownell family home for more than four decades.

On a crisp October morning in San Cristobal, in northern Taos County, Sgt. Jayme King prepared a nacho-like meal: plantain chips sprinkled wit…

Nopalito’s is located where it all began in Las Cruces. The Mesquite Historic District is the original city site, continuing as its oldest nei…

NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory celebrates 80 years, tracing its evolution from White Sands rocket testing to modern aerospace and defense research.

Rain canceled Saturday morning’s hot air balloon launch at Artesia’s Eagle Draw Park during Balloons and Tunes, but the event continued later with live music, food trucks, the Oil Patch Market and tethered balloon rides. The evening concluded with a balloon glow and fire concert featuring balloon burners, the Artesia

[caption id="attachment_109616" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Crews with Tucson contractor Tofel Dent have started di...

[caption id="attachment_109621" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Matt Valiquette and Micky, his pet compa...

A series of moves has begun at Gila Regional Medical Center with the ultimate goal of expanding and improving services in several departments, the hos...

UNM law professor Shaw Drake examines Border Patrol surveillance towers in Sunland Park and gaps in New Mexico's driver privacy protections.

Next weekend, Rebel Music Theater is gearing up for what might be their last performance of this year. I will dive deeper into this coming show, “Sugar, We’re Going EMO” next Thursday. The scheduled dates are Nov. 13, 14, and 15 over at Otero Arts. Every year this week gets

Doña Ana Community College is accepting student artwork for spring 2027 exhibits at its East Mesa and Espina campuses. Submissions are due Dec. 11.

At approximately 12:23 a.m. this morning (Nov. 7), Taos Fire Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident near the 25-mile marker of N.M. 68, according to a post on the agency’s Facebook page. “According to initial reports, a passenger...

Beginning Saturday (Nov. 7) the Blue Bus is expanding holiday service, extending hours for its MyBlue on-demand service until 7:30 p.m. and adding or relocating stops on several Taos-area routes. Route 341 TSV Green, which serves Arroyo Seco and...

Truman Clack, 10, of Colorado Springs, competes in the 5x5x5 cube competition during the inaugural World Cube Association Rubik’s Cube Competition on Saturday held in the ballroom of the Student Union at Fort Lewis College. The event was an official...

Sen. Martin Heinrich demands BLM disclose data center proposals on public lands, their environmental reviews and legal authority by Nov. 20.

The magic ended last week for the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer team in the opening round of the Class 1A/3A girls state soccer tournament. But the 3-1 loss to West Las Vegas at home Thursday was not so much a defeat as it was a knock on the

Lady Aggies win in a 64-63 nailbiter.

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin explains why Sunland Park's $8.25 million bond questions were omitted from the Nov. 3 ballot.

Lawmakers plan a bill to close a gap in existing state law that lets local police hand people to ICE informally, as Santa Fe saw a surge in arrests Friday.

Three Deming police officers fatally shot Jaime Aguilar during a Nov. 5 pursuit. State Police are also investigating a second man's death nearby.

FROM THE LALT BOARD Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Opening Night of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie! We had a great audience and truly enjoyed entertaining you. Unfortunately, due to plumbing issues at the Performing Arts Center, we must cancel the remainder of the shows

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez appeared to win reelection to New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% in unofficial results. The Democrat will begin his third term in January 2027, pledging to focus on immigration reform, lowering fuel prices, protecting public lands and ending the

Armed police officers secure a cordoned off area after a shooter opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, leaving people dead and injured, according to authorities. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)(AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel) KRAKOW, Poland (AP)...

A Coyote man allegedly blinded another man he knew after breaking into his house Oct. 28, demanding all his money, then throwing a combination of diesel, bleach and salt into his eyes, causing severe chemical burns. Eric Herrera, 43, is wanted on a nationwide, no bond warrant charging him with

In updating plan, the extent of public input questioned

GOP failed to win a statewide race while enduring infighting and inexperienced candidates

Author Sarah Burr (Nichols) reads from her book Friday afternoon for the Los Alamos Reporter. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Stop by Samizdat Bookstore at 174 Central Park Square at 1 p.m. for the Book Launch Party. BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com When you sit down to interview Los Alamos author Sarah Burr

3202 WOODLAND ROAD, LOS ALAMOS – ALL ITEMS $1 DONATION Stop by between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 7 We have tons of clothes that we brought back from a Jemez Springs Trail Sale and we are putting it out this morning for people to just take

“Somewhere,” paper collage by Meredith Britt Las Vegas artist Meredith Britt will showcase 12 of her paper collages in the invitational art show CUT n PASTE at Phil Space Gallery, 1410 Second St., Santa Fe. The show runs Nov. 14 to Dec. 13, with an opening reception from 5 to

The state has until late March to file a supplement to its lackluster education reform plan, a state District Court judge ruled.

In New Mexico we’re rightfully proud of our great outdoors, so it was a smart move in 2019 when lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to create the Outdoor Recreation Division. They believed it was another way to diversify the economy. “This is a great move to support an industry that’s

Five people have been federally charged in an alleged Hobbs-based drug trafficking operation involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, mailed shipments, interstate travel and electronic payments. Prosecutors say the group moved narcotics from Arizona and California to New Mexico and transferred about $186,851 in drug proceeds. Charges include conspiracy, money laundering and, for

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs.

Defense, run game key No. 22 New Mexico to convincing win over Nevada Albuquerque Journal

Artesia beats Lovington in straight sets.

Low-level offenders assist with sandbags under supervision

Haaland begins transition to New Mexico governor as Lujan Grisham departs Albuquerque Journal

UPDATE: New Mexico State Police say the crash happened just after 4 p.m. along US-70 and Old Mescalero Road. Officers say a black passenger car with three passengers was northbound on Old Mescalero Road. The driver ran a stop sign at US-70 and crashed into a van with ten passengers

Las Cruces, N.M. (KVIA) -- Deshawndre Washington, the former New Mexico State University men's basketball player who delayed his hazing case twice in August, will allegedly appear in court virtually for a motion hearing on Monday.This comes three months after Washington failed to appear in a Doña Ana County courthouse

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

New Mexico immigrant advocates on Friday released emails and other evidence they say show that some local law enforcement agencies have widespread practices of referring arrestees and detainees to federal immigration agents for deportation.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham welcomed governor-elect Deb Haaland to start planning a smooth transition of power. Tuesday, Haaland defeated her Republican opponent, Gregg Hull. Her victory made history as the first Native American woman elected governor of any U.S. state. New Mexico

Emmy Harvey will share 100 years of Las Cruces cotton-ginning history during a free Nov. 12 presentation at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

NMED NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Environment Department today announced the establishment of the Food Service Operator Advisory Group to strengthen collaboration with New Mexico’s restaurant industry, improve regulatory processes and advance food safety statewide. The group will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. The advisory group will

In a handful of holdout states, Democrats appear ready to use their newly won statehouse dominance to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In at least four states — Georgia, Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin — the midterm election results have tilted the political calculus toward expansion, though lawmakers have

WASHINGTON — The chair of the campaign arm for U.S. House Democrats said during a Friday press conference that this week’s midterm elections resulted in an overwhelming blue wave because of Latinos. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said majorities won in the House and the Senate by Democrats

Outgoing New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with her successor, fellow Democrat Deb Haaland, Friday morning on the fourth floor of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe to offer some parting advice.

WASHINGTON — Voters may have given Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections, but Republicans will remain in charge of both chambers during the lame-duck session that spans November and December. The relatively brief five-week schedule, which begins Monday, gives GOP leaders a chance to wrap up unfinished work

Along with a dramatic change in congressional majorities on Election Day, an analysis from the National Conference of State Legislatures showed large shifts in legislative majorities around the country, flipping from a majority of Republican legislatures to majority Democratic. Democrats also now hold a large number of trifectas, said the

Doña Ana Community College will host a free, public celebration of first-generation college students Nov. 12 at its Espina Campus in Las Cruces.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy Gila Regional Medical Center held its annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration in the main parking lot of the hospital on Oct. 31, 2026. Costumed kids and families lined up before the event was set to start at 3 p.m., so they were let in

Dancers of all ages enjoy themselves at a prior ceilidh at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo The lively ceilidh band plays for last year’s ceilidh at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy band LOS ALAMOS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS NEW RELEASE Scottish Country Dancing and Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) dancing are among Scotland’s most joyful and

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will elevate Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, the first shake-up of his administration officials since Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterms. Former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will move to the “Trump Political Operation,” the president announced in an

A 41-year-old Mescalero woman faces a federal strangulation charge after an alleged March assault left a victim with serious neck injuries.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy A first-time event held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026 was created by Patricia and Guadalupe Cano as a traditional Mexican ceremony of Days of the Dead. Los Dias de Muerto, with the explanation of Vida, Muerte y Tradición - life, death and tradition.

New Mexico this week starts sending what will be more than 750,000 books to thousands of students in grades K-3 as part of a new at-home reading initiative to help with the state’s literacy goals.

Lawmakers talk immediate and long-term relief efforts

(KVIA) -- A Mescalero woman has been charged with assault by strangulation and suffocation after allegedly choking someone, causing serious injuries, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico said Friday. In March, 41-year-old Julianna Venego allegedly strangled the victim during an incident at her home, USAO said. Authorities said

NMSU's Military and Veterans Appreciation Week runs Nov. 7-13, with a Veterans Day parade, campus ceremonies, free picnic and other events in Las Cruces.

DEMING, N.M. - On November 5, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Deming Police Department (DPD). Agents learned that at approximately 4:29 p.m., DPD officers were dispatched to 220 Spruce Street in Deming following a report of shots fired.

For students pursuing the humanities at Doña Ana Community College, learning may soon extend beyond textbooks and classrooms into hands-on work in the community.  A $150,000 grant is helping the college develop new opportunities for students...

Cristal Garcia spent 15 years helping design buildings. Then she began helping people find homes. Now she's taking on a new challenge; helping the rest of the country discover the people and places that make Southern New Mexico special. And she's...

For the fourth-straight year, official enrollment numbers at New Mexico State University have grown, with the main Las Cruces campus showing a 3.7% increase over 2025 – the largest percentage increase among all of New Mexico’s four-year state...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham opts New Mexico into a federal education tax credit program, drawing criticism from teachers unions over public school funding.

A proposed high-voltage transmission project spanning southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona is moving through additional land-use reviews, with a […]

The Moriarty Lady Pintos closed out their 2026 volleyball season with a match against Taos on Thursday. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Moriarty Lady Pinto Battle Taos appeared first on East Mountain News .

Federal agents in unmarked vehicles descended on a neighborhood construction site in Bernalillo County’s South Valley on Thursday. A viral video circulating on social media shows an unmarked SUV accelerating to pass a pickup truck driving down the street, then quickly braking to cut of the truck as at least

Federal agents in unmarked vehicles descended on a neighborhood construction site in Bernalillo County’s South Valley on Thursday. A viral video circulating on social media shows an unmarked SUV accelerating to pass a pickup truck driving down the street, then quickly braking to cut of the truck as at least

Turnout higher than statewide participation

By Rodd Cayton — Water is an important, yet complicated issue, and a pair of experts from the UNM Utton Center spent the evening of Nov. 4 trying to help Corrales residents get a better handle on the state of water rights in the village. The New Mexico Constitution confirms

Incident teams will assist recovery efforts as officials assess damage and seek federal funding

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

Lady Hilltoppers are, back row left to right – Adison Gurley, Harper Reid, Addie DeBurgomater, Ajla Bock, Leah Gramer, Jayden Krupp, Margaret Steinkamp, Layla Larson, Zoe Romero, Maren Dixon, Chloe Coffee Middle row left to right – Rafa Rocha, Gracie Haagenstad, Kylee Lovato, Angelie Echave, Mayah Gurley, Emma Cartelli, Payton

Haaland names Sarita Nair as her chief of staff Albuquerque Journal

Nearly 10 months after a Special Use Permit was issued to the Española Pathways Shelter, city councilors questioned the organization’s CEO and executive director about whether the organization was following the permit’s requirements. At the Oct. 27 Española City Council meeting, Dena Moscola presented an operations report, which included information

The latest “Land of the People” exhibit, opening Saturday at the Branigan Cultural Center, will feature the Chiricahua Apache Nation. Scott Brocato spoke with museum curator Analisa Torres about the exhibit.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez won reelection to New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District with 62% of the vote, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, who received 38%. First elected in 2020, Leger Fernandez highlighted her work expanding RECA compensation for Trinity Test downwinders. Zamora campaigned on property rights, border

Front page of the Nov. 4, 1942 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Washington, Nov. 5. – This city was startled today by a sensational rumor that former president Theodore Roosevelt had been killed in the wilds of Africa, where he is on a hunting trip. Although immediate steps were

While all the other fall sports are entering the playoff phase of the season, the volleyball regular season continues for another week. Oct. 27 Española Valley 3, Moriarty 0 The Lady Sundevils (3-17, 2-2 in District 1-4A) became the road warriors, defeating the Lady Pintos 25-23, 25-18, 25-23. Pojoaque Valley

Hurd reelected in district that covers vast swaths of western and southern Colorado after one of most closely watched races in country

UNITARIAN CHURCH NEWS RELEASE The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at noon Sunday, November 8, at 1738 North Sage Street. There has been an increase in interest around Universal Basic Income (UBI). Support has grown, even among conservatives.

Third annual Run to Remember invites the community to honor loved ones through movement and connection YMCA NEWS RELEASE A parent, a grandparent, a friend. Someone whose memory still makes you smile. Whoever you carry in your heart, The Family YMCA invites you to join its third annual Día de

The Balloons and Tunes Festival lifted off Friday morning in Artesia, with pilots Steve Mezzancello and Steve Wilson launching the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Empty Nest from Park Junior High School. Weather permitting, festivities continue Saturday at sunrise at Eagle Draw Park with live music, food trucks and a

USGS data shows peak flows and reservoir levels during latest flood disaster

State officials now say the Energy Department must demonstrate its commitment to the cleanup or they’ll pursue litigation.

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

Satellite data identified 166 methane “super emitter” events in Eddy and Lea counties between January 2025 and April 2026, but only 2% matched operator reports. The findings renew calls for expanded monitoring as federal methane safeguards face rollback. New Mexico officials are proposing stricter state rules, including third-party satellite data

Artesia volleyball team defeats Lovington in straight sets on Thursday night at the Bulldog Pit.

Volunteers and homeowners work to clear mud and debris

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 2026): The New Mexico Police Department said on Thursday at 4:29 p.m., Deming Police Department officers went to 220 Spruce St. after reports of shots fired. An officer saw the suspect, 28-year-old Jaime Aguilar, who allegedly ignored officer's commands to stop during a foot chase, NMSP said.

Lobos season ticket sales rise as The Pit fills up Albuquerque Journal

Judge rules New Mexico's Yazzie-Martinez education reform plan insufficient Albuquerque Journal

Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon in Deming that began with a report of gunfire and ended with three Deming Police officers fat...

New Mexico animal health officials have shifted to regional New World screwworm-infested zone maps because detections have recently expanded in the so...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A former Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach was sentenced to two years in prison for having sexually inappropriate communications with a student, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to

Emily Stark as Mollie Raulston in the foreground, while Terry Berry as Mr. Paravacini looks on. Photo by Thomas Graves Patrick Webb as Detective Sergeant Trotter. Photo by Thomas Graves LALT NEWS RELEASE The world’s longest running play, “The Mousetrap,” by Agatha Christie, will hit the Los Alamos Little Theatre’s

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Winter weather is closer than you think, and the County would like to remind motorists of some important safety considerations. Streets may be snow-packed and slippery during winter storms. It is the responsibility of every motorist to have their vehicle ready for winter conditions, and to drive

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE In observance of Veterans Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Wednesday. In addition, the

[caption id="attachment_101960" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Aliffandro Villegas, 11, takes his turn during the chan...

The numbers of those who gathered for an election night watch party at Western New Mexico University’s Miller Library were small, but they offered s...

[caption id="attachment_109575" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary School place ha...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 38-year-old Alamogordo man received a 15-year prison sentence for stealing and transporting firearms, said U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. In January, Shawn Cole Camu stole two firearms from a Federal Firearms Licensee in El Paso, the attorney's office

The New Mexico Department of Transportation invites you to a public meeting to share information regarding their study of the US 64/87 corridor between Raton and the Texas state line. This study is being conducted as part of the broader Ports to Plains initiative and examines the potential conversion of…

Albuquerque – Just before 11:00 AM, a motor vehicle crash was reported on eastbound Interstate 40 near the San Mateo off-ramp. One vehicle was observed spun out in the travel lanes. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department, along with emergency medical personnel from Albuquerque Ambulance, responded to the scene. It

One play. One second. And one fumble cost the Española Valley football team its regular season finale in a 34-30 loss to Taos on Friday. The price for that loss was being sent south on Saturday afternoon to meet eighth-seeded Valencia in the opening round of the Class 4A state

CFO says there’s no hiring freeze, but vacant positions will be assessed

Sunland Park Casino is entering a new chapter following a $2 million renovation that has transformed its gaming floor and brought new attractions to the longtime entertainment destination. The improvements include updated interiors, a...

The bedroom door was open just a crack. Light spilled through the narrow opening into the darkened hallway, creating a scene that most people might have walked past without a second thought. But Eugenia “Jean” Conway stopped. Something about the...

A ceremony was held earlier today in Silver City for Cornerstone Apartments, a 30-unit affordable housing development designed to assist […]

Republican Andrea Reeb is headed back to the New Mexico House in January after voters reelected the veteran prosecutor just weeks after a federal court ruling prompted her to resign her legislative seat to protect criminal cases she was prosecuting. Reeb announced Thursday that she will serve the new term

Of 318 total votes, 59% opposed the proposal to increase debt and fund road improvements

Longtime owner reflects on damage to family condo

Congressional delegation says an estimated 700 homes were damaged across Archuleta and Rio Grande counties

Longtime owner reflects on damage to family condo

Albuquerque – On October 29, 2026, agents executed the warrant and encountered Angel Ramirez, the sole adult in the home. Inside the master bedroom, investigators allegedly located multiple duffel bags containing large quantities of narcotics, bulk U.S. currency, and numerous firearms. Laboratory field testing confirmed the presence of fentanyl and

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. Hollyberry Fair The Presbyterian Española Hospital Auxiliary members invite the public to attend the 2026 Hollyberry Fair scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday

Four business red-tagged in city’s latest inspection report Albuquerque Journal

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – From prehistoric fossils to the mysteries of outer space, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has spent four decades bringing the state’s scientific history to life. Now, as the museum celebrates its 40th anniversary, staff members are reflecting on its evolution

Now that we’re in November, we can probably acknowledge that New Mexico is quickly working its way into winter. Thanksgiving is almost here, and Christmas is right around the corner, so it’s just about time to welcome craft fairs and other seasonal events to our weekly roster of things to

Column by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — Governor-elect Deb Haaland is wasting no time filling top positions in her new administration. She is expected to name key leaders of her transition later today and will make her first major staff announcement on Friday when she is expected to

Pagosa Springs resort reopens spa services, although original pools remain closed

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in House District 64 sent Andrea Reeb back to Santa Fe on Tuesday, three weeks after she quit. Now the Clovis Republican says she’s coming back to the House. Reeb announced Thursday that she will take her seat for the upcoming term. She won re-election

Deb Haaland was the apparent winner in the race to become New Mexico’s next governor, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Haaland, 65, earned 412,834 votes or 57% of the total cast, according to unofficial results from the New Mexico secretary of state. That’s compared with

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in House District 64 sent Andrea Reeb back to Santa Fe on Tuesday, three weeks after she quit. Now the Clovis Republican says she’s coming back to the House. Reeb announced Thursday that she will take her seat for the upcoming term. She won re-election

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — There are weekends and then there are weekends. This one has playoff soccer, back-to-back hockey, a veteran stand-up comedian doing two shows a night, a 30th anniversary animal rescue gala, a free book festival and a star party in the mountains. Pick your adventure

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Dust off the bell-bottoms. Watermelon Mountain Ranch, the Rio Rancho no-kill shelter that bills itself as New Mexico’s largest, throws its 30th anniversary Fur Ball on Saturday, and every ticket helps homeless dogs and cats get a second chance. The gala, themed “30 Years

A new community mural along JJ Clarke Drive in Artesia celebrates the city’s history and everyday life. Artist Kirsten Mauritsen and Artesia Clean and Beautiful Director Linda Stevens completed the project Thursday morning after beginning work in July. The mural is the third community artwork installed along the drive, adding

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Dust off the bell-bottoms. Watermelon Mountain Ranch, the Rio Rancho no-kill shelter that bills itself as New Mexico’s largest, throws its 30th anniversary Fur Ball on Saturday, and every ticket helps homeless dogs and cats get a second chance. The gala, themed “30 Years

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A heated City Council debate over mayoral power and legislative control erupted into personal sparring Nov. 2 before councilors narrowly approved a permanent task force to review Albuquerque’s city charter. During its Nov. 2 meeting, the City Council narrowly approved Ordinance O-26-66 on a

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A heated City Council debate over mayoral power and legislative control erupted into personal sparring Nov. 2 before councilors narrowly approved a permanent task force to review Albuquerque’s city charter. During its Nov. 2 meeting, the City Council narrowly approved Ordinance O-26-66 on a

New Mexico broadband officials are seeking public input to define a Minimum Digital Living Standard baseline for internet access.

“As a Diné woman, I’ve always been proud of who I am, but this moment was different,” said Berny Sandoval, who lives in Chinle, Ariz.

The region has a population of about 1,200 people, but its 120,000 acres straddling the San Juan River between Farmington and Shiprock make it difficult to respond in emergencies such as this, chapter officials said.

The motion marked the first time developers have expressed a desire to delay the air quality permit’s timeline.

Tuesday’s General Election in Rio Arriba County will go down in history, as the first female sheriff was elected. Democrat candidate Monica Salazar faced Republican opponent Robert Vigil for the seat. She garnered 8,531 votes to Vigil’s 3,769, according to the Secretary of State Office’s website. It seems Rio Arriba

As Veterans Day approaches, Artesia honors veterans whose service continues beyond the uniform. Former soldiers, Marines, and airmen now serve as educators, leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, ministers, and public servants. Their sacrifices—and those of their families—include visible and invisible wounds. The community is urged to move beyond words by listening, connecting,

Artesia Public Library’s “Holiday Cards for the Troops” drive invites residents, businesses and organizations to send upbeat Christmas messages to military service members. Cards may be signed at the library or taken elsewhere and returned by Nov. 23. Librarian Wendy Kilpatrick will send them through United Soldiers and Sailors of

The Artesia volleyball team fell to Goddard in straight sets on Monday night at the Bulldog Pit.

No one knows exactly how many people have been killed in the Ukraine war, which has now lasted four years and eight months–longer than World War II in the Pacific, the American Civil War, or World War I. There is still no end in sight. Estimates of the human toll

Third-quarter sales slowed and inventory increased

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a vehicle that hit a pedestrian this evening in the area of San Mateo and Ross Ave. SE. Around 6:30 PM, officers responded to reports of a crash. An elderly man was struck by a vehicle, sustaining life-threatening

New Mexico joins federal school choice tax credit program Albuquerque Journal

Women make history in New Mexico and nationwide Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred at the Desert Willow Apartments at 8901 Jefferson NE. Earlier this evening, officers from the Valley Area Command responded to the call of a deceased person inside an apartment. Details are limited, but on the scene, we

MORIARTY, N.M. — Abigail Beukelman made her college athletic plans official Wednesday, signing a national letter of intent with The Master’s University. The Moriarty High School senior stands out across campus as a two-sport athlete for the Pintos, anchoring the defense on the soccer field and commanding the paint on

Skate-O-Mania set to stay open after securing insurance coverage Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday announced that Las Cruces will be a key stop on its Rivalry Tour. The Globetrotters combine athleticism, theater and comedy in an entertaining style of basketball. "You're not just watching, you're part of it. You help decide," the team's

The campaigns are over, the ballots have largely been counted, and Southern New Mexico's voters have delivered a series of decisions that will shape government from the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office to the halls of Congress. Tuesday's general...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- On Wednesday, authorities arrested and charged a 31-year-old man with first-degree murder after a 2024 shooting in Las Cruces. Luis Molina Vides is accused of Octavio Villa's murder. Documents said Vides shot the victim after accusing him of stealing his scooter and BB guns. Jorge

[caption id="attachment_109554" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogers for the Daily Press)Silver City artist Charlie Meckel is seen he...

A Colorado man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Las Vegas in a stolen car that ended with an end-over-end crash. Police arrested 35-year-old Max Gomez of Greely, Colorado, after he fled a traffic stop along Grand Avenue around 2 p.m.

Plus a recap of the most important stories of the week, from the Voice of the Mountain

Animas Valley Elementary will open alongside other previously reopened schools

The Village of Santa Clara is urging residents to take precautions following a recent bear sighting within village limits. Residents […]

Albuquerque – On November 1, 2026, at approximately 12:42 AM, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge and Atrisco. Upon arrival, deputies and emergency personnel located several injured individuals. One female occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both drivers

Repair timeline still unclear, but efforts are underway

Two of the seven excavators used to clear debris and build berms on the banks of Hermosa Creek to stop it from flooding and keep its water within its banks Wednesday. As a result of the work, floodwaters have receded...

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Rita Jane Aguino, who passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a strong, loving,

ALBUQUERQUE — Democrat Deb Haaland made history again Tuesday night (Nov. 3) by becoming the first Native American woman elected governor of any state. Haaland, who was the first Native American Cabinet secretary and one of the first Native...

About 30 people gathered in the lobby of the Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office on Monday morning (Nov. 2) to deliver a petition in opposition to the agency's planned herbicide drop in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. Within...

On a perfectly crisp fall morning in San Cristobal, in northern Taos County, Sgt. Jayme King prepared a nacho-like meal of plantain chips sprinkled with chocolate covered espresso beans and drizzled with a pungent combination of blueberry and...

BLOOMFIELD — Chris Bloom learned neighbors upstream had begun evacuating early one morning last week, but no word had reached him or his parents downriver. “Nobody called, so we just got hit hard,” he said. He and his family have been living in...

After a notably hot and dry year, cooler temperatures and dramatic moisture have brought respite to New Mexico this fall and, in some cases, ideal conditions for forest service prescribed burning. “Crews usually conduct understory burning...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has explained why she told the state transportation secretary to seek other ways to deter suicides than higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, arguing the $8 million project would undermine the bridge’s...

Unrelenting rainfall in Northern New Mexico over the weekend prompted additional flooding in areas already inundated, along with numerous evacuation orders for those near the banks of the San Juan, La Plata, Animas and Chama rivers. Officials in...

Taos County Magistrate Judge Ernie Ortega was first appointed to the bench in 2006, when his predecessor, Judge Erminio Martinez, stepped down. Reelected every year since, Ortega has enough stories to fill a book — something he intimated he may do...

Forty years after volunteers distributed the first holiday food baskets, Taos Feeds Taos is preparing to help local households again this season. According to a press release, the nonprofit will kick off its holiday assistance effort with a...

No-cost healthcare services available for those without insurance

Glidden and Emery win commission seats as a 0.125% economic development tax fails nearly 2-to-1; statewide, Haaland wins the governor’s race.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain Lady Timberwolves took care of business in dominant fashion Tuesday night, sweeping the Bosque Lady Bobcats 3-0 at the Vista Grande Community Center. East Mountain (14-8) overcame a tight opening battle before cruising through the final two frames to claim the 25-23, 25-10,

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — A social, friendly 3-year-old dog named Ritz has been selected as the Edgewood Animal Shelter’s November Pet of the Month, headlining a positive stretch that saw adoptions outpace animal intakes during October. Caretakers describe Ritz as an outgoing companion who interacts well with both other dogs and

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort near Vadito is proposing a 915-acre expansion of its permitted area that would add three chairlifts, new ski terrain and year-round recreational attractions. The Carson National Forest accepted Sipapu's proposal Oct....

The Taos Regional Airport unveiled its new $16.2 million passenger terminal during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday (Oct. 29), marking a major expansion of the airport’s infrastructure ahead of the winter travel season. The 7,500-square-foot...

The Taos Municipal Schools District has lost roughly 104 students since October 2025, a decline that if continues, could decrease the district’s state funding in the next school year. During the Taos Municipal Schools Board of Education’s regular...

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:...

Pete Rock, owner of Love Letter Tattoo and staunch proponent of a local, public access skatepark, holds up designs he made for a tattoo fundraiser set to take place on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. at Love Letter Tattoo, 520 Sixth St. The fundraiser will offer up to five

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain boys cross country team captured its second consecutive district title Saturday, pacing a dominant showing that also saw the Lady Timberwolves claim runner-up honors and punch state qualifying berths for both squads. Competing at the District 5-3A Championships, the Timberwolf boys compiled a

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in this year’s elections took away the next governor’s New pocket veto and gave the nation’s last volunteer legislators a salary. Voters approved all four constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday by wide margins, with support ranging from 63% to 75%, according to unofficial results.

By Kevin Hendricks — Voters in this year’s elections took away the next governor’s New pocket veto and gave the nation’s last volunteer legislators a salary. Voters approved all four constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday by wide margins, with support ranging from 63% to 75%, according to unofficial results.

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After more than two decades of bringing youth theater productions to stages across Albuquerque, Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company finally has a place to call its own. The nonprofit organization will celebrate its first permanent home with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday,

A longtime landmark of Taos Ski Valley is on the market. The Brownell Chalet, a three-story building that has served as a family home, guest lodge and restaurant, was listed for sale Oct. 29 for $8 million, according to a real estate listing by...

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico made history Tuesday night with Deb Haaland winning her campaign to be the first Native American woman to win a governor’s seat. Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo member and former U.S. Interior secretary, beat Republican Gregg Hull by 14 points to become New Mexico’s next

By Kevin Hendricks — After months of TV ads, mailers and text messages across southern New Mexico, voters in the 2nd Congressional District gave U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez a third term, and it wasn’t close. Vasquez, a Las Cruces Democrat, beat Republican Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% on Tuesday, according

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

Born and raised in beautiful Chimayo, NM, Albert C. Martinez (Salty), was a man whose life was defined by family, community, hard work, and a willingness to help others. Family was the most important thing in his life. He carried with him the values he learned growing up – humility,

By Kevin Hendricks — After months of TV ads, mailers and text messages across southern New Mexico, voters in the 2nd Congressional District gave U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez a third term, and it wasn’t close. Vasquez, a Las Cruces Democrat, beat Republican Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% on Tuesday, according

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

New Mexico’s next governor is looking for new talent to fill out hundreds of governor-appointed staff and volunteer nominated positions across state departments, boards and commissions. After defeating Republican Gregg Hull in the race for governor, Democrat Deb Haaland launched a transition website to accept applications from persons interested in

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Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a

By Rodd Cayton — East Mountains voters have made their preferences known, selecting local and state representatives for the next two or four years. District 5 Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, a Democrat, fended off a challenge from Republican Thomas Riley. Preliminary information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s

Special to the SUN It was a rough football weekend for the local teams as the small schools’ seasons ended unceremoniously, while weather took its toll across the area. Valley 28, Española Valley 10 A weird lightning delay/halftime stoppage Friday derailed what had been a strong first-half effort for the

By Kevin Hendricks — A 334-vote margin just handed Democrats control of the Sandoval County Commission. Democrat Frank Smith Jr. edged out Republican Edwin Linson 7,983 to 7,649 for the District 3 seat Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Smith replaces term-limited Republican Commissioner Mike Meek, and his win flips the

Gov-elect Deb HaalandThe Blue Wave crashed into the high desert of New Mexico Tuesday night, sweeping aside Republican challengers who were already on the ropes. The victory gave the nation and state its first female Native American governor, pushed other statewide candidates past the rarely seen 60 percent mark, and

Twenty new cases have been identified in the state since Wednesday.

A federal court in New Mexico on Monday blocked the deportation of an Afghan national who had been held at the Torrance County Detention Facility.

Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, recently told the State Investment Council that he was strongly opposed to investing New Mexico public funds in “entities associated with Russia and companies controlled by Elon Musk” because of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and “troubling reports concerning the restriction of Starlink satellite communications

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The Town of Edgewood is preparing to kick off the holiday season with its annual Twinkle Light Parade on Friday, Dec. 4, and organizers are calling on community members, local vendors, and volunteers to help bring the festivities to life. The free, family-friendly event is scheduled to