A New World screwworm infestation in an Otero County beef cow has prompted livestock movement restrictions within a 12.5-mile area. Ranchers must obtain veterinary inspections and movement certificates, with restrictions expected to last at least 84 days. Officials urge owners to monitor livestock and pets for worsening wounds, maggots, discharge

A rockslide has closed Gilman Tunnels until further notice.

The St. Pius Sartans boy's soccer team joined Devin J Martin in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night. The post NM Gameday: Oct. 23 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Navajo Lake Marina closes due to high water levels.

Albuquerque volleyball players are inviting the public to a weekend game day to support 14-year-old Sailor as she fights leukemia. The post Albuquerque Rebels Volleyball Club supports player’s leukemia battle appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Carlsbad Cavemen overcame a weather delay and defeated the Las Cruces Bulldawgs 30-17 at the Field of Dreams. Carlsbad improved to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in District 6-2A, strengthening its 6A playoff position. The Cavemen close the regular season at home against Hobbs on Oct. 30. The post Carlsbad

Both candidates aim to energize their bases, with Talarico appealing to unity and Paxton seeking Republican turnout.

Halloween activities around Ruidoso leading up to the holiday. Come find the next costume contest or festive party. The post What’s Happening: Halloween edition Oct. 24-31 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

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

Cinthia Smoley filed her lawsuit asking for a judge to prevent the village and the RPD from deleting comments and blocking people in the future. The post Woman sues Ruidoso, police department for blocking her on Facebook appeared first on Ruidoso News .

SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Residents in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town are facing the prospect of a 47-acre data center facility on their doorstep. “Right here behind this fence is where they want to put up the data center, and as you can see, there’s houses right across the street, roughly

PARIS (AP) — Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizable police force for a round of new protests Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest that shocked the country. Scenes of looting, burned-out cars and attacks on public buildings left the

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for the upcoming 2027 legislative session to be the “year of New Mexico senior citizens” as the state is projected to have one of the largest populations of seniors 65 or older by 2030.

Albuquerque – On October 22nd, 2026, 20 or so protesters marched to the south side front steps of the Albuquerque Police and Bernalillo County Main Police Headquarters. Their grievances were over police brutality. During the event, a few people spray painted the front doors of the police station. They also

In a light week with just three local prep football teams playing, things did not go well, expect for Pojoaque Valley, which came up with a big win. Manzano 43, Española Valley 18 Entering Friday’s game in Albuquerque, Sundevils’ coach Frank Galvan was worried about the Monarchs’ size across the

The event brought together the oil and gas industry, local officials and area business leaders for a day of talks centered on energy. The post Energy Summit Highlights Permian Basin’s National Impact appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.

It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren’t getting bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library. The British Embassy in Washington dispelled rumors Thursday about a campaign to return the collection of stuffed animals including the “willy nilly silly old bear” to the United Kingdom.

Severe flooding from the San Juan River in Bloomfield has submerged homes and trailers, leading to rooftop rescues and urgent calls for assistance.

Screwworm case confirmed in Hidalgo County

Valencia County Fire Department deploys a high-water rescue truck to San Juan County to assist with flooding

The post FDA: Where and how to dispose of unused medicines appeared first on KOB 4 .

Bernalillo County has reopened Tom Tenorio Park after nearly six years of renovations, including $14.3 million in upgrades and storm water features. The post Bernalillo County reopens Tom Tenorio Park after $14.3M renovation appeared first on KOB 4 .

UNM football is closing in on a sellout with nearly 31,000 tickets sold, leaving around 6,000 seats before University Stadium fills up. The post UNM Lobos game at University Stadium nears sellout with 31,000 tickets sold appeared first on KOB 4 .

A woman convicted in a 1999 murder will leave jail after a judge ruled she should not have stood trial in 2002 because she was mentally incompetent. The post Linda Henning released after 27 years, no ankle monitor required by judge appeared first on KOB 4 .

A judge ordered a murder suspect to stay in jail until trial after police said he killed a man while trying to get back an "expensive wrist watch." The post Murder suspect in NE Albuquerque shooting to stay in jail until trial appeared first on KOB 4 .

13-year-old Andy Carrasco and 15-year-old Santino Martinez reportedly left their group home on Oct. 17 and haven't been seen since The post ‘Every day at CYFD is a fire drill’: Questions arise after teen goes missing again appeared first on KOB 4 .

Farmington police in a Facebook post around 9 a.m. Friday wrote emergency responders were still rescuing people throughout the area.

Doña Ana County commissioner candidates pledged to be more transparent at a forum in Las Cruces earlier this month.

Alonzo Gallegos wants to use Santa Fe County’s transfer of development rights program to raise the funds to purchase a ranch once owned by his family.

Federal authorities have charged more than two dozen legal permanent residents in California in a crackdown on people accused of illegally reg…

The investigation will initially focus on customers in Otero and Lincoln counties but could expand to other parts of PNM’s service territory.

A severe thunderstorm watch covers most of New Mexico through 9 p.m. with wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail up to 3 inches and a flash flooding threat. The post Storms could bring big hail and flash floods to New Mexico overnight into Saturday appeared first on KOB 4

An Albuquerque classroom was transformed into ABC's "Shark Tank" as students pitched their business ideas to a panel of local entrepreneurs. The post From classroom to boardroom: Local students take part in ‘Shark Tank’-style competition appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Albuquerque International Sunport added five new curbside sculptures in the arrivals area to greet travelers with art by New Mexican artists. The post Albuquerque Sunport adds 5 new sculptures by New Mexican artists appeared first on KOB 4 .

A rockslide closed the Gilman Tunnels on NFSR 376, blocking drivers from passing through the tunnels. The post Rockslide closes Gilman Tunnels in Jemez Ranger District appeared first on KOB 4 .

Samantha Barncastle Salopek, a Republican and candidate for District 1, and Willie Madrid, a Democrat and candidate for District 3, did not re…

The fund’s outlook has improved. It’s projected to have a $177 million surplus by fiscal year 2028, rather than a $30 million deficit.

State officials say the success of using satellite technology to find leaks from crumbling rural utilities shows a further need.

Flooding from the San Juan River has led to helicopter rescues by the National Guard and state police in Bloomfield, New Mexico, with at least 60 people rescued since Thursday.

The San Juan River is expected to reach a record level of 14.5 feet near Farmington.

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing. The NFL franchise has agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative for one of the most famous cheer squads in professional sports. That's what both sides said in a joint statement Friday. The announcement follows years of the

The Ruidoso Warriors volleyball team fell to the New Mexico Military Institute Colts in straight sets on the road Tuesday, Oct. 20, 25-17, 25-20, 25-15. The post Ruidoso volleyball stumbles in district opener against NMMI appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Maria Pichardo alleges in the lawsuit that her son, who was 12 at the time, was burned badly enough to require hospitalization.

New Mexico anglers can target a variety of species this week. Trout fishing is very good on the San Juan River, Rio Cebolla and Fenton Lake, with favorable reports also from Lake Maloya and Eagle Nest Lake. Elsewhere, bass are biting at Alto and Greene Acres lakes, while catfish, bluegill

A tornado warning has been issued for Sierra County until 6pm

You can celebrate Halloween with Bigfoot as New Mexico's Bigfoot Bash is returning to Craft Republic in Albuquerque. The post Preview: New Mexico Bigfoot Bash on Halloween appeared first on KOB 4 .

ATLANTA (AP) — A 31-year-old Georgia man was charged Friday after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta. Inique Hinton, of Douglasville, Georgia, was charged with attempted arson of a federal building and depredation of government property, according to U.S.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, believing they had just escaped a ninth-inning jam to win Game 1 of the World Series. Not quite yet. What initially was ruled a game-ending double play

Meta just got slapped with an almost incomprehensible $25 billion judgment in New Mexico — and now comes another jaw-dropping number: the private attorneys who helped the state take on the Facebook parent company could potentially collect as much as $1.27 billion if the blockbuster award survives. Yes, billion with

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram II delivered the keynote address at Carlsbad’s annual Energy Summit, sharing lessons from football about teamwork, trust, discipline and dependability. Drawing on his careers at Alabama, in the NFL and as a Fox Sports commentator, Ingram urged industry leaders and community members to know their

San Juan County officials on Friday described widespread damage due to recent flooding along the San Juan and Animas rivers, with one county official saying the region faces a “terrible crisis” until the floodwaters recede.

Severe flooding is impacting northern New Mexico as severe weather could impact areas near Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Kenya’s Health Ministry has announced the country's second Ebola death. A 65-year-old woman, a close relative of the first patient, died after developing symptoms while in quarantine. She began showing symptoms 10 days ago and received care in Nairobi. Medical personnel tried to save her, but she died Friday evening.

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer spent nearly two hours in the water as his team rescued 16 survivors from a boat wreck off Mexico's Baja California coast. The crew responded to a mayday call in the early morning of Oct. 16, flying from the Coast Guard Air Station in

ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- La Union Maze said it's closing Friday due to anticipated severe storms. The maze said tickets purchased for Friday can be used on another day. In the closure announcement, La Union said it will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. ABC-7's StormTrack Weather Team issued an

New Mexico alcohol-related deaths rose 2.6% in 2025, reversing a three-year decline, according to new state Department of Health data.

All three Cloudcroft schools--Elementary, Middle, and High School-- earn the state’s top rating and Spotlight tier on the ‘25-’26 New Mexico Vists report.

Bulldog fotball take on the Goddard Rockets at 7 p.m. Friday.

New Mexico Speaker of the House Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) will not fill a vacant seat on the investigatory subcommittee dedicated to investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s time in New Mexico.

After severe flooding grounded helicopters, crews spent hours trying to reach a child in medical distress near Chaco Canyon.

Sunland Park City Council approved a $1.63 million contract for a second artificial-turf soccer field, including drainage, irrigation and safety improvements.

Albuquerque – On October 23rd, 2026, an Albuquerque Fire Rescue paramedic unit was cruising up Route 66 after a car wash, when 40-year-old Wendell Buschardt threw a pole through one of the back windows. AFR called the Albuquerque Police Department to notify them of the vandalism of the vehicle. AFR

House Speaker Javier Martínez, D-Albuquerque, does not plan to replace former Rep. Andrea Reeb, who resigned from the Legislature and the comm…

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

There is something wonderfully comforting about a crisp, golden pancake—and these Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes put a delicious Southwestern spin on a classic vegetable cake. Fresh cabbage provides a tender, slightly sweet center, while roasted Hatch chiles bring just the right amount of smoky heat. A touch of cornmeal gives

Severe flooding is causing evacuations and issues for cities in the Four Corners region of New Mexico and in southern Colorado. The post ‘Once-in-a-generation’ flooding hits Four Corners region of New Mexico and southern Colorado appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico National Guard emergency personnel successfully evacuated a baby who experienced repeated seizures at a remote home near Chaco Canyon. The post Baby evacuated from New Mexico home trapped by flooding after having 12 seizures appeared first on KOB 4 .

‘It really is this bad’: Flooding triggers evacuations, rescues across San Juan County Albuquerque Journal

The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its legal campaign over the midterm elections, suing Alaska over its U.S. Senate election and appealing a lawsuit against suspected noncitizen voters in California. Election law experts have cast doubt on the strength of the cases, criticizing them as performative. The Justice

This year’s statewide ballot measures are written, on average, at a graduate-school reading level, according to a new report. The readability of 2026’s ballot questions — which ask voters to weigh in on issues as varied as abortion, property taxes, voter ID and firearms — varies by state, political data

A new report by Gas Leaks Project and Earthworks tallied 166 major methane leaks at 121 New Mexico oil and gas facilities between Jan. 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026.

Congressman stopped in Southwest Colorado to hear from CD3 constituents ahead of midterm elections

New Mexico hunting outfitters reject an AG opinion on reserved hunting tags, raising the possibility of a lawsuit ahead of legislative reforms.

Doña Ana County Emergency Manager Amanda Bowen spoke with multimedia reporter Noah Raess to provide an update on relief efforts after flooding and evacuations gripped the county in late September.

Gov. Lujan Grisham says state is ‘gaining grounds’

Animas and San Juan rivers have not peaked, residents urged to leave

Historic flooding leaves many without homes

Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull says he would sign legislation limiting the duration of New Mexico governors’ emergency orders and requiring legislative oversight for extensions. His position follows a proposal from House nominee Steve Dodson and comes after COVID-19 restrictions under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor’s office opposes such

Bloomfield’s water reclamation facility is now back online, and wastewater is now flowing directly into the San Juan River.

Biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy has embarked on a statewide bus tour across Ohio with fellow Republicans. The big red bus declaring “Vote Republican” rolled Friday as Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign’s ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton is sowing growing divisions within his party. Republicans were already

SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- Oracle, a developer in the Project Jupiter data center planned for Southern New Mexico, announced it awarded more than $994 million in contracts in New Mexico. A map shows where the $165 billion data center campus -- dubbed "Project Jupiter" would be located in Santa

Desk and Derrick Club hosted event at Farmington Civic Center

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years. Administrator Jared Isaacman said Friday that the space agency is still on track to launch Artemis III next summer on

Judge orders New Mexico woman released after 27 years in custody Albuquerque Journal

The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting c…

New Mexico utility regulators on Thursday took a step toward investigating complaints that the state’s largest electric provider excessively overcharged some residents this summer.

UNM named its 2026 Hall of Honor inductees recognizing past student athletes, groups and teams for their achievements The post UNM names Class of 2026 Hall of Honor appeared first on KOB 4 .

Santa Fe Police have now named two more suspects they're searching for in connection with a drive-by shooting. The post Police search for 2 more drive-by shooting suspects in Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

The New Mexico Lobo women's basketball team will take the court Monday night for an exhibition game against MSU Denver. The post UNM women’s basketball gearing up for exhibition game against MSU Denver appeared first on KOB 4 .

Thursday night, the Cibola Cougars played host to the Los Lunas Tigers in a big 5A District 1 matchup. The post Los Lunas earns big district win over Cibola, 45-0 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Photo and information on missing youth last seen in Mescalero, NM. The post Missing teen: Jolyne Morgan appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Sunland Park approved a $249,000 agreement to develop a water meter upgrade plan, but financial fields in the City Council agenda were blank.

The Grant County Commission has appointed Deputy County Manager Andrea Montoya to serve as interim county manager following the upcoming […]

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can go into effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court’s ruling that blocked sections of the law from being enforced. The parts of the law in

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday told a rally for candidates in South Florida that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could stop over in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war, his latest suggestion of taking an interventionist approach to the nearby

An upstate New York woman who says she only recently learned she wasn’t born in the U.S. has been charged with voting illegally, one of the latest arrests touted by the Trump administration as it hunts for noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections. Marva Cook was adopted as a

The Oregon man who fatally shot a teenage gunman to end a rampage at an elementary school says he was the children's “last line of defense.”

Two former FBI intelligence officials have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in …

The Rio Grande SUN brought home seven awards over the weekend during the New Mexico Press Association Foundation’s Better Newspaper Awards Gala. The event, Oct. 17 at Crowne Plaza in Albuquerque, recognized newspapers throughout the state for their work in journalism. As a company, El Rito Media received 43 awards

The region’s latest homicide victim asked a hotel employee to “call security for her” amidst a domestic dispute early on the morning of Oct. 9, court records show. Clovis police said they were not notified of the disturbance until after Anna Ulibarri was found dead in a field west of

Santa Fe Police evacuated City Hall yesterday after an individual outside City Hall handed a city employee the suspicious package and said it was meant for Mayor Michael Garcia.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The latest cosponsor of a U.S. House bill to provide single-payer health insurance defeated a Republican incumbent in a suburban and rural Oregon district by fewer than 10,000 votes two years ago. U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, a Democrat now seeking her second term, doesn’t have the far-left

Federal regulators are cracking down on the nonprofits responsible for coordinating organ donations, aiming to begin shutting down substandard groups by early next year. New criteria will score the organizations on donation and transplantation rates and will decertify the bottom tier, meaning their contracts with the federal government will be

WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few voters the ability to determine which party controls the chamber for the next two years. The other 414 of 435 House districts are

The percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased in the past two years, largely because many people can no longer afford Obamacare coverage after Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year,

The current Trump administration claims its mass deportation efforts have expelled nearly a million people through July of this year, but those include both voluntary returns and people turned around at the border, according to a new analysis by the former chief statistician for the Department of Homeland Security. The

A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the

New evacuations have been ordered in parts of San Juan County due to flooding.

Voters will decide on whether to remove a limit on how much the City of Albuquerque can spend on a new performing arts center. The post Albuquerque voters to weigh in on performing arts center spending limit appeared first on KOB 4 .

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

Organizations urge residents to prioritize safety as widespread flooding forces changes to weekend activities

A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was “screaming his name.” Faith Hedgepeth was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when

River waters rise, governor promises $3.75 million in resources

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strapped into a harness, Josh Law was lowered from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter into the rough Pacific Ocean in the pitch black night, far off the Mexican coast. The force of the helicopter blades pummeled the water, whipping up spray and turbulence. The Coast Guard

Rising river levels threaten homes and infrastructure as officials warn residents to remain on alert

Victim’s father says case was ruined by law enforcement’s ‘mistake after mistake after mistake’

Heavy rainfall poses risk to those living alongside riverbanks in Pagosa Springs

Victim’s father says case was ruined by law enforcement’s ‘mistake after mistake after mistake’

NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.

At La Semilla Community Farm in Anthony, residents don't have to be experienced farmers to get their hands in the soil. Every Tuesday, volunteers can help grow crops, care for the land, and learn how fresh food makes its way from the farm to the...

For students at La Academia Dolores Huerta, the question was no longer where they would attend classes next, but when they would finally have a school of their own.  After years of changing locations and beginning this school year in...

Frank Williams spent his professional career solving mathematical problems, but at age 86, the retired New Mexico State University professor has found something he's even better at — swimming. And it’s not just recreational swimming. Williams is...

Every city has a haunted house that “caters” to ghosts and spirts. This is indeed the month of ghosts and other apparitions lurking around with Halloween just around the corner. Las Cruces and nearby Mesilla feature several famous haunted...

Think of the Earth as a giant, natural slow cooker. Deep underground, the Earth’s mantle and crust generate about 47 Terawatts of energy – an immense amount of heat. Geothermal energy can be tapped from the upper layers of the Earth and converted...

$3.45 million investment in Luna Co. DEMING, N.M. — A multi-phase pavement preservation project on Interstate 10 will begin on Monday, Oct. 26, between Deming East exit 85 and exit 116 (NM 549). Dismuke Construction Co. will begin a $1.2 million crack-sealing project at Exit 85 and work east toward

BY JAN BARNESLos Alamos Much to Mr. Ryti’s delight, I think this will be the last one for a while. I thank him for responding to each one and generally informing me. Though the entire North Mesa Park issue is really my problem with the change from open space to

FSN NEWS RELEASE Family Strengths Network invites families and their teens to come celebrate El Día de los Muertos and learn more about our newly formed teen grief group, the Space Between, on the evening of Oct. 29 from 6-7:30 pm at 3540 Orange Street. Join special guest Los AlamosHigh

If you own a home in Northern New Mexico, this is a conversation worth having! Join us for a FREE informative evening with: Melissa Robertson, Bureau Chief of the Property & Casualty Bureau with the New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI). Los Alamos Wildland Chief Van Leimer

Victim’s father says case was ruined by law enforcement’s ‘mistake after mistake after mistake’

The Oregon man who fatally shot a teenage gunman to end a deadly rampage at an elementary school last week says he was the children’s “last line of defense” and that he regrets not arriving soon enough to save them all. Kaylub Giamanco, whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary,

As Vice President JD Vance travels the U.S. supporting Republican candidates in next month’s election, another Vance is on a whirlwind tour off Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The storm named Vance that strengthened into a hurricane on Friday is not actually named after the vice president, despite a flurry of social

S&B Rentals is transforming Alamogordo’s former Economy Inn into 31 furnished monthly rentals aimed at easing Holloman Air Force Base’s housing shortage. Though only six rooms are currently occupied by airmen, local residents also rely on the $850-a-month units for affordable, flexible housing. Owner Peyton Snell plans continued renovations and

Front page of the Oct. 19, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Leslie’s Weekly has promised to publish in the near future a number of photographs of prominent points of scenic beauty near Las Vegas. Early this month Secretary LeNoir of the Y.M.C.A. sent to the popular weekly publication

UPDATED 10-22-2026 Through Friday *Free mammogram screenings for qualified patients – by appointment only, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US 70, Portales. Open to females ages 35 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year and are not experiencing symptoms, and are from uninsured, underserved, or low

Oil and gas growth in the Permian Basin helped drive population increases in Eddy and Lea counties, spurring new healthcare and education initiatives in Carlsbad. Leaders highlighted Carlsbad Medical Center’s planned south-side emergency room and Southeast New Mexico College’s industry-focused training programs, including certifications and partnerships designed to prepare workers

The Loving Falcons will try to end a five-game losing streak when they visit Dexter at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Loving enters 3-5 after a 48-6 loss to defending state champion Texico, while Dexter is 6-2 following a 50-14 win over Jal. Dexter quarterback CJ Granados has thrown 17

Women for a Better Carlsbad and Women for a Better Artesia joined as Women for a Better Eddy County to host “SHE: The American Dream” at Riverside Country Club. The election-themed dinner encouraged participation in the Nov. 3 election and featured local civic updates, a keynote from Sen. Crystal Diamond

Online safety for families starts with simple habits and open communication. Parents can teach children to protect personal information, use strong passwords, recognize unsafe online interactions, and think critically about digital content. Healthy screen time routines and ongoing conversations support balance. Carlsbad Public Library staff offer trusted digital literacy guidance

A collection of arrests and reports by the Ruidoso Police Department from the week of Oct. 12-17, The post Ruidoso police blotter: Oct. 12-17 appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Meet a not-so spooky and furry friend at the Humane Society of Lincoln County. The post Pet of the Week: Maxine appeared first on Ruidoso News .

House Bill 99 attempted to reform a medical malpractice law that has spiked doctors’ insurance premiums and multiplied malpractice lawsuits. The post Measuring votes on medical malpractice reform appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Tractor Supply Company, known as the largest rural lifestyle retail chain store in the U.S., has opened for business at 26538 U.S. Highway 70. The post Keithley’s Korner: Tractor Supply brings agricultural wares to Ruidoso Downs appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A host of creatures, heroes, and villains of every sort prowled the R2Doso Con from anime characters, super heroes and villains to sci-fi sensations. The post Second R2Doso attracts even bigger turnout; 2027 convention in the works appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A look at angling conditions across NM. The post Pick your species, New Mexico fishing heats up across multiple waters this week appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Public health officials monitor respiratory illnesses

Public health officials monitor respiratory illnesses

Coming off dry winter and hot summer, rehab center in Silt is navigating how to care for more than 30 cubs this season

Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging Congress to pass his $5 billion CHILE Act after flooding damaged farms and crops in Doña Ana County.

Scott Brocato talked about the proposed GO Bond with Lynda St. Clair, president of the Friends of Thomas Branigan Library; and Sarah Booth, Deputy Director of the Las Cruces Public Libraries.

Kids and families enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky science Oct. 30; adults dance the night away after dark Oct. 31. Photo Courtesy LANL Bradbury Science Museum Director Patrick Moore welcomes Halloween-goers. Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE A new adults-only spin on the Bradbury Science Museum’s Halloween happenings will take hold

President Donald Trump’s administration has taken its first step to block the results of a midterm election, and it’s all about the fact that there are two Dan Sullivans on the Alaska Senate ballot. One of them is a Republican senator and ally of the president. The other is a

Join the End All Suicide Coalition for a day dedicated to supporting and connecting veterans and their families throughout Northern New Mexico, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at The Rock Christian Fellowship. The Veteran Stand Down brings together local, state and community partners to help veterans connect

Bloomfield home game against Rio Grande rescheduled for Monday at 7 p.m., districts across county to push schedules back with more rain on the way

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Severe flooding in the Four Corners region Friday led to rescues — some from rooftops — and impassable roads, with some residents told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others urged to stay where they are until water levels drop. The

The Israeli army says two soldiers have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank.

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is inviting New Mexico to look up. The third annual Rio Grande Sky Fiesta returns Oct. 24-25 to the Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde. Hot air balloons will fill the Española Valley sky while familia and friends, old and new, fill

Red Mountain and Wolf Creek passes are closed, as is U.S. Highway 160 west of Pagosa Springs

Dr. Wenjie Wang, associate professor and department chair of Early Childhood and Special Education, and Dr. Annabelle Black Delfin, adjunct associate professor, both with WNMU, published research, "Treasure Map Experience," on early childhood development.

A deal with the Devils ended the lingering saga of Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg. Hellebuyck finally has a new home with New Jersey after the Jets granted the three-time Vezina Trophy winning goaltender’s trade request on Friday. The Devils sent forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, a

Plan currently stalled under court order

President Donald Trump listens as Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks at a campaign rally at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Wasilla, Alaska. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if

A portion of border wall is under construction in the Big Bend region, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, near Sierra Blanca, Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher) BLAINE, Washington – The Trump administration’s top border official defended plans to build a wall and other infrastructure in Texas’ Big Bend region despite mounting opposition

David Felberg On Sunday, Nov, 1, the Chatter String Quartet returns to Las Vegas to perform at the Castaneda Hotel at 2 pm. The name Chatter comes from the ambitious Chatter concert series based in Albuquerque, headed by David Felberg. Chatter is a word not likely to be forgotten, and

Direction to city staff members could raise extra collection fees

BY BRITTANY ST.JACQUESLos Alamos David Hampton doesn’t need to be a county councilor to be a public servant. He already is. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with David Hampton on the Strategy & Event Steering Team for the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County, and I can say

BY GEORGE CHANDLERLos Alamos Editor I write to urge your readers to vote for Jeff Casalina for Assessor. For the first time, Los Alamos is fortunate to have a candidate who actually has professionalqualifications for the job: he was a professional appraiser for 20 years. He worked for the Department

This image taken from video provided by Landon Christensen shows flooding in the Gould Wash drainage watercourse in Hurricane, Utah, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Landon Christensen via AP) PHOENIX – More severe weather struck the Four Corners region Thursday, with flooding that swamped dozens of homes in Utah and led

The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press Friday. Sgt. Hunter Foster, 33, had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s

Farmington Booster Club Halloween Carnival, October 31, 1979. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001) Remember those jack-o-lanterns you carved at Halloween as a kid? The ones with triangles for the eyes and

One of the biggest stories of the year in New Mexico has been the construction of Project Jupiter, a controversial hyperscale data center in Southern New Mexico.

A developer of a proposed data center in Grant County spoke at the meeting Thursday, before the commissioners voted to approve a one-year moratorium.

New Mexico State University’s Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center has received a $22.1 million Department of Energy grant to continue independent environmental monitoring around the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for five years. CEMRC tests air, water, soil, vegetation and human samples within 100 miles, helping verify WIPP’s safety and

Lady Dogs volleyball team defeats Lovington on Thursday.

The Artesia Bulldogs will hit the road to take on the Goddard Rockets at 7 p.m. Friday at the Wool Bowl. The final two games matter for the Bulldogs as the playoffs loom. Currently, Artesia holds the No. 3 ranking. As things stand, the Bulldogs should receive a bye and

Mail carrier shares appreciation for community, and residents share it back

Former USC TE could make season debut for Lobos against North Dakota State Albuquerque Journal

No love lost? Multiple Lobo coaches, staffers go way back with the Bison Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, October 27, for the new Apodaca Park Aquatic Playground and Multi-Use

Students and staff at Roosevelt Middle School are preparing to trade typical classroom attire for construction gear, team jerseys, and Halloween costumes during the school’s Fall Spirit Week, running Oct. 26–30. The weeklong event aims to boost campus morale and community spirit through daily dress-up themes leading up to Halloween

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A four-goal explosion in the opening half powered the East Mountain boys soccer team to a 5-1 victory over Oak Grove Classical Academy on Thursday at Mesa del Sol, adding another victory to the Timberwolves’ record-setting campaign. Two days after breaking the program’s single-season wins record with

UNM breaks ground on new $130.5M humanities building Albuquerque Journal

Not all enthusiastic as Columbus stockyards reopen next week By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Columbus is set to resume cross-border livestock tra...

Red Mountain Middle School seventh-graders brought home a runner-up trophy from the Southwest Middle School Volleyball Tournament in Truth or Conseque...

Outgoing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her successor should focus on supporting seniors through legislative action.

Isaac Apodaca and Kierra McCulley are set to be sentenced Thursday for the 2022 murder of Grace Jennings.

Members of the Legislative Finance Committee balked at the $113 million request to install a net under the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.

Officials said it was the third “suspicious package” incident in the city this week, and Mayor Michael Garcia cast it as a threat.

A developer of a proposed data center in Grant County spoke at the meeting Thursday, before the commissioners voted to approve a one-year moratorium.

National PACs, including ones with ties to Trump and JB Pritzker, have spent millions on negative ads in the New Mexico race.

The Las Cruces police and fire departments are sharing safety tips and taking steps to help community members avoid Halloween hazards.

Democrats don't bother fielding candidates in red regions, but the GOP waves a white flag in many statewide and congressional races.

Intrepid Potash will receive a $139 million grant as part of a federal program to expand domestic fertilizer production.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Congress to pass the CHILE Act to provide $5 billion in aid to specialty crop farmers.

Police said the incident had become the subject of inaccurate reports and misinformation online, and sought to clarify that the woman had expe…

Three confirmed New World screwworm cases in recent weeks in New Mexico have left swathes of the state’s southern border under a state-designated “infested zone,” which demarcates where ranchers must receive state Livestock Board authorization before moving their cattle.

New Mexico State University will host a free, public risograph printing workshop Oct. 23 at Devasthali Hall in Las Cruces.

Republican Samuel Kane answers questions about his role if elected attorney general, the office's responsibilities, and his priorities.

On October 22, 2026, the Rio Rancho Police responded to a call of a 23 year old male not conscious and not breathing at 4100 High Resort Blvd (Presbyterian Urgent Care). Upon arrival, EMS was attempting life saving efforts, however, the male was beyond life saving measures. Officers later learned

Police believe the two young men — one from Santa Fe and one from Pecos — fired at the house while a teen boy drove them.

A woman reported three men attacked her and raped her before running off while she was walking alone in the Santa Fe park.

Magirl, a convicted rapist and Marine veteran, died in 2002 after being shot by a woman defending herself during an attack.

New Mexico State Police arrested the individual as part of a narcotics-related warrant for Colorado Springs police.

As Election Day approaches, top Democrats on the intelligence committees in Congress are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will allege foreign interference to discredit unfavorable results. And they want leading U.S. intelligence officials to be immediately reachable if he does. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Rep.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) on Thursday visited Albuquerque to tout roughly $11 million in funding her office has secured for an array of healthcare programs, including cancer research, mobile crisis centers and a sobering center.

State Sen. Jeff Steinborn is asking New Mexico's State Investment Council to review investments linked to Russia and Elon Musk and disclose its holdings.

After an almost 3-hour morning regular meeting, Grant County commissioners took a lunch break and then went into an almost two-hour executive session, where they discussed personnel matters referring to the upcoming retirement of County Manager Charlene Webb. The commissioners approved coming out of executive session, and District 1 Commissioner

Santa Fe City Hall evacuated over suspicious package Albuquerque Journal

Southeast New Mexico’s Eddy and Lea counties produce nearly 80% of oil pumped from U.S. public lands, making the Bureau of Land Management’s Carlsbad office the nation’s busiest. At Carlsbad’s energy summit, speakers highlighted faster permitting, billions in lease revenue, policy changes reducing industry burdens, and oil and gas’s major

The New Mexico Legislature’s chief economist told lawmakers this week that without adjustments, New Mexico’s early childhood trust fund will be unable to support the state’s new universal childcare program by 2048.

County continues to monitor area, Junction Creek and flooded roadways

New Mexico confirms New World screwworm in an Otero County beef cow, triggering animal inspections, movement restrictions and expanded surveillance.

Flooding soaked over 100 homes in southern Utah and evacuated low-lying areas in nearby Colorado on Thursday.

A Silver City man was convicted of trafficking methamphetamine after a two-day jury trial this week. Christopher Albers, 43, was ordered by Judge Jar...

[caption id="attachment_109225" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Ron Green, left, chief nursing officer at Gila Regional...

[caption id="attachment_109226" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo Courtesy of Ana Trinidad)Workers with Legacy Tree Company remove a tree along th...

In this guest opinion, retired attorney Charles Sullivan questions New Mexico legislators' pension benefits as voters consider Amendment 4.

According to the Albuquerque Police Department, on October 21, 2026 around 9:20 PM, Southwest Area Command officers were dispatched to 757 98th St SW regarding a shooting. The call indicated that a male had sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. When officers arrived, they applied a tourniquet and rendered

Prosecutors dismissed charges Oct. 5 against ousted Española Valley Fiesta Council vice president Adam Enciñas. The Fiesta Council voted Sept. 20 to remove Enciñas from the board after he was charged with domestic violence, battery on a household member, interference with communications and false imprisonment. The charges were filed on

After receiving millions of dollars for higher railings and other safety improvements to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to deter suicides, the New Mexico Department of Transportation is considering a new and costly proposal: installing a horizontal...

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office, in partnership with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will conduct aerial herbicide treatments across approximately 2,929 acres of BLM-managed lands in northern Taos County, according to an agency...

An Artesia mother faces six felony child abuse charges after school staff reported her daughters’ unkempt appearance and allegations of physical abuse. Investigators said Christina Cooper hit the children with belts and other objects, forced them to exercise as punishment and neglected their hygiene. She was bound over for trial

New Mexico’s workforce participation rate has fully recovered to prepandemic levels but continues to lag behind neighboring states, according to a new report, which found a lack of nearby jobs was the most commonly listed reason for unemployment.

Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.

BY J. E. NORDHOLTNorth Mesa Resident and Certified Mountain Bike Trail Designer I was extremely disappointed in the recent decision by a unanimous County Council to approve a bike park on the ground of the North Mesa Meadow (NMM) east and south of North Mesa Park Rd. Prior agreements such

Flood watches issued as Arizona storms spill into New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – APD’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 7610 Central Ave. SE which is the A1 Self Storage. Officers were called to the location following reports of a shooting, when they arrived, they located one individual deceased, suffering at least one gunshot wound inside a

One of the biggest stories of the year in New Mexico has been the construction of Project Jupiter, a controversial hyperscale data center in S…

Scenes from Artesia vs. Goddard volleyball match.

Review of Brown Bag Deli, Pizza Mill, and Los Victors The post Lunch spots in Alamogordo: Which is King? appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Eddy County commissioners are considering setting aside $15 million for water infrastructure projects, including waterline replacements, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Organizations such as municipalities and water co-ops could apply for funds. A proposed La Huerta project would replace 5.1 miles of aging waterlines and 55 hydrants before road repairs.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) --A U.S. citizen living in Ciudad Juarez received a 15-month prison sentence for selling his birth certificate to someone from Mexico, the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico said. In December 2025, U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Alamogordo, New Mexico, checkpoint came across a Mexican citizen

Doña Ana County is collecting reports of flooding and roadway hazards through its Route Ready planning project to guide future transportation improvements.

A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return.

A big cross country win and a milestone victory on the pitch mark the highlights for the week for the fall sports teams. Cross Country Oct. 17 Boys Mesa Vista showed that it is the team to beat in the upcoming Class 1A state meet as the Trojans rolled through

In 2026, earning a certificate, two-year or four-year college degree is not a luxury — it’s an economic necessity. General Obligation Bond 3 will help many New Mexico students achieve their dreams, provide for their future and move our state ahead. According to The Lumina Foundation, a community college education

Project would generate up to 125 megawatts of solar power, according to developer

Millions of dollars continue to pour into New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District race, according to recent filings from candidates and political action committees. According to a Source NM review of campaign records, individual donors and well-financed PACs have spent or promised to spend at least $21.8 million in

Project would generate up to 125 megawatts of solar power, according to developer

Clerk holds to 78% turnout prediction; says votes are being cast at a higher rate than usual for midterms

Andrew Jara's locally filmed horror short 'The Shadow' arrives on YouTube ahead of Halloween, with a theatrical screening planned in El Paso.

Cobre Consolidated Schools’ Food Service Department has received a Golden Chile Award for its efforts to provide nutritious school meals […]

ALBUQUERQUE – A U.S. citizen living in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for allowing a Mexican national to use his birth certificate to falsely claim U.S. citizenship at a Border Patrol checkpoint in exchange for money. There is no parole in the federal system.

Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intel…

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11.

Free Flow NM and Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) unveiled a new Period Pod Wednesday at the Ben Lujan Library, 921 N Paseo De Oñate. This new Period Pod offers 24/7 access to menstrual products for NNMC students and the surrounding community. Modeled after the Little Free Library concept, the

Evacuations could be ordered if Vallecito Creek reaches 4,000 cubic feet per second

Daisy Maldonado and Samantha Barncastle Salopek outline their priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, including Project Jupiter, infrastructure and transparency.

Ever played pool at Munson Senior Center in Las Cruces? You might be surprised to know that Jose “Pablo” Jaramillo, holding the pool stick beside you, is descended from royalty. Born in Chimayo, New Mexico, Pablo has an ancestry richly woven into...

Tyler Parsons had no intention of becoming a dentist. In fact, after a couple of painful experiences with dentists while serving as a missionary in Peru, he wasn't particularly fond of the profession. He had always planned to become a physician....

There is something special about the bond between people and their pets. They greet us at the door, keep us company, make us laugh, and become an important part of our everyday lives. The Schumacher Grant is helping celebrate and strengthen that...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters are helping shape New Mexico’s next political era ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with Democrats turning out at higher rates […]

By Kevin Hendricks — Didi Okpareke’s congressional campaign paid for Facebook and Instagram ads that popped up on screens more than 150,000 times this summer, mostly in New Mexico. That […]

The Sublette Pronghorn Herd's migration route in Wyoming has gained significant protection from development.

President Donald Trump has urged Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad.

A powerful Virginia state senator indicted by the Trump Justice Department has made her initial appearance in federal court.

By Kevin Hendricks — Didi Okpareke’s congressional campaign paid for Facebook and Instagram ads that popped up on screens more than 150,000 times this summer, mostly in New Mexico. That was one of at least 3 different paid campaigns Facebook political ad tracker captured from here campaign during the most

A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a preliminary injunction after

WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual health insurance plans

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters are helping shape New Mexico’s next political era ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with Democrats turning out at higher rates than Republicans, continuing a pattern seen in last year’s municipal election. As of Oct. 22, nearly one in five registered

By Rodd Cayton — Here, a bear! There, a bear! Is 2026 the year of the bear in Corrales? The police department earlier this week reported a bear sighting on El Dorado Road. That’s at least the fourth in the area since spring. In an August message to the community,

House member seeking reelection is on ‘Coffee with Your Congressman’ tour

Kurt Johnson, General Manager and Executive Editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin, highlights local sports stories.

This week, I’ve decided by arbitrary writ, is the week to go out and soak in Albuquerque’s homegrown arts community. There are, as always, scores of fantastic events tempting you […]

Russia has launched a nighttime missile barrage on Kyiv while its military says it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow…

After more than two decades covering sports in Lincoln and Otero counties, Todd Fuqua reflects on what shaped his career. The post Not an ending, a new beginning appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Owner says keeping a small business running takes grit and passion

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Artesia City Council will hold a public hearing before voting Nov. 10 on proposed ordinances regulating golf carts and recreational off-highway vehicles on city streets. The rules address licensing, permits, insurance, safety equipment, restraints, operating hours and age limits, with violations punishable by fines up to $250. If approved, they

Cal Thomas argues that voters’ frustration with both parties stems from relying too heavily on government and neglecting personal initiative. Citing the Wright brothers, Carnegie, Ford, Tubman and others, he contends that motivation and independent action achieved what government could not. He suggests practical choices to manage rising costs, warning

Carlsbad and Loving teams headline this week’s sports calendar, with the Cavemen traveling to Las Cruces and the Falcons visiting Dexter for football. Volleyball, cross country and other high school events are also scheduled. Ongoing opportunities include New Mexico trout and bass challenges, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities, wrestling tryouts and

Drawing on James 3 and his Coast Guard experience, Rev. David Wilson Rogers compares words to a ship’s rudder: small but powerful enough to determine everyone’s course. Christians must carefully discern who guides their faith and public life, rejecting contempt and hypocrisy while pursuing wisdom marked by peace, mercy, accountability,

By Rodd Cayton — Village councilors in Corrales are set to get back to an issue some say seriously affects quality of life. Village staff have placed a discussion of a noise ordinance on the agenda for the Oct. 27 council meeting. The issue was introduced last year and was

By Kevin Hendricks — Corrales residents now decide which straw-stuffed creation rules the roost. Voting is open in the 2026 Corrales MainStreet Scarecrow Contest. Over 20 entries from businesses, families and neighborhoods stand along the village’s main drag and nearby side streets, according to Corrales MainStreet. Voters can cast ballots

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho’s Fall Festival is still happening Saturday — just not where you might expect. Due to weather concerns, the city moved the annual autumn celebration from Campus Park to the Rio Rancho Events Center, spreading activities between the arena floor and the front

By Kevin Hendricks — Mountainair residents who have spent years waiting on slow rural internet can trade up for fiber starting next week. Co-op Community Connect, the broadband division of Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC), begins turning on service in Mountainair on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Town

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Paris despite bans on demonstrations in several French cities. Organizers say an administ…

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Women for a Better Carlsbad and Women for a Better Artesia joined as Women for a Better Eddy County to host “SHE: The American Dream” at Riverside Country Club. The Oct. 15 event encouraged voter participation, featured local civic updates and a keynote from Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley, and spotlighted

LAPD NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone has released the third-quarter NIBRS statistics for 2026, recording 74 Group A Offenses in the third quarter compared to 77 during the same period in 2025. Because theft, fraud, and simple assault still comprise 75% of all police reports, residents can

A new report shows President Donald Trump's administration has sharply increased deportations over the past year.

Two Republican candidates who have not previously held elected office are hoping to unseat the Democratic incumbents and become New Mexico’s next state auditor and state treasurer.

Scene from Paliza South Prescribed Fire. Photo Courtesy SFNF Scene from Paliza South Prescribed Fire. Photo Courtesy SFNF SFNF NEWS RELEASE Over two days of ignition operations, fire crews successfully completed the 412-acre Paliza South Prescribed Fire. The project is located approximately 4.5 miles northeast of the village of Ponderosa

A new AP-NORC poll shows voters from both major political parties want the next Congress to focus on making life more affordable and ending th…

Busy McCarroll, a musician based in Cerrillos, will perform with Kevin Zoernig on Oct. 30 at St. Paul’s Peace Episcopal/Lutheran Church, at 810 Eighth St. A collaboration between two award-winning musicians this month will mark an end to a five-year hiatus of musical performances at St. Paul’s Peace Episcopal/Lutheran Church,

Federal flood recovery assistance is a hope, not a guarantee, and if it does come, it’s going to be a while. That was the message heard by about three dozen local residents at a meeting hosted Tuesday night by the city of Clovis and partner agencies. Local agencies and leaders

Tens of thousands of women seeking abortions have traveled to New Mexico since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

The case is New Mexico’s fifth since the parasitic fly made its return to the United States this summer.

“Today we walked out to show our support to the immigrants and to stop ICE and to try our best to abolish it,” one student said.

A construction worker is seen outside an under-construction food pantry in Sunland Park, the city’s first permanent food assistance facility. (Photo by Juan Corral/ SNMJC) New building expected to boost food access for residents in a high-poverty area Until now, the city’s largest food assistance effort has been twice-monthly mobile

That controversial proposal to provide the state's 112 lawmakers a salary for the first time since statehood could be the nail-biter of Election Night '26. The Kalshi betting market calls the battle over Constitutional Amendment 4 a true toss-up, with 49 percent of the site's bettors saying it will win

Leaders of the nonprofit that coordinated and managed the Española Fiesta voluntarily dissolved the organization, leaving the immediate future of the events unknown. Fiesta del Valle de Española Corp. made the announcement on Facebook Oct. 15. “The Española Fiesta Corporation voted last night to formally dissolve the organization, bringing an

A 16-year-old Artesia boy, Jedidziah Juarez, was charged with multiple firearms and drug offenses after a Sept. 4 traffic stop. Police seized three guns, ammunition, narcotics and paraphernalia from his vehicle. Ballistic testing linked one firearm to two Roswell shootings, while investigators also examined a previous Artesia shooting. Charges included

Cal Thomas argues that voters’ frustration with both parties stems from relying too heavily on government and neglecting personal initiative. Citing the Wright brothers, Carnegie, Ford, Tubman and others, he contends that motivation and independent action achieved what government could not. He suggests practical choices to manage rising costs, warning

Freelance journalist Juan Corral discusses a new, permanent food pantry that will boost food access in the city of Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Three things the Bulldogs did well.

Judge’s ruling on fate of adjacent school building still pending

Program options in developmental phases, but hope to ease parking concerns

CAPITAN, N.M. — The Estancia Bears are one victory away from locking down undisputed control of District 3-2A, but head coach Stewart Burnett has made it clear that nothing will be handed to his squad when they travel to face the Capitan Tigers on Friday night. At 8-1 overall and

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — A community-led effort to stake out local identity along the Turquoise Trail has found a permanent home. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition announced the installation of the first “Welcome to Sandia Park” sign on the grounds of Tinkertown Museum, wrapping up an initiative sparked when

Albuquerque singer earns four-chair turn on ‘The Voice’ Albuquerque Journal

Editor’s Note: Candidate Daisy Maldonado previously participated with SNMJC in her capacity with Empowerment Congress by attending collaborative meetings and sharing insight on rural and colonias communities. Democrat Daisy Maldonado, left, and Republican Samantha Barncastle Salopek are vying for the District 1 Doña Ana County Commission seat. (Photos:" provided by

Nearly 160,000 New Mexicans have voted early Albuquerque Journal

Rotary Youth Exchange/Courtesy photo ROTARY CLUB NEWS RELEASE Are you 15–17 years old and interested in spending a school year abroad? Or would your family like to host an international student? Rotary Youth Exchange gives students the opportunity to live with host families, attend school, learn another language, and build

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE On Monday, October 26, crews with Dub-L-EE Construction are scheduled to begin repairs to an existing storm drain manhole located near the southwest corner of Central Avenue and 9th Street. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Planned repairs involve removing and

LOS ALAMOS TUFF RIDERS NEWS RELEASE Get ready for an unforgettable night of big-screen adventure! The Los Alamos Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club is bringing the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour to the SALA Event Center this Friday. This nationwide film tour celebrates mountain biking at its most thrilling. Watch

New Mexico health council officials this week asked state lawmakers for recurring funds ahead of the next legislative session in order to sustain community public health efforts throughout the state.

UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture on Friday announced a New World screwworm case has been detected in Hidalgo County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the case was found in cattle. Hidalgo County is west of Deming. Officials confirmed the infestation on Thursday. Officials

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Cara Gattiker, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, James and Katherine Gattiker, share the moment with LAHS teacher Kyla Hooker, October 20, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by

BY KEN MILDERFormer Assessor, County Councilor andBoard Of Public Utilities Member Robert Gibson wrote a good commentary in support of Question #3 on the current election ballot. Approval will repeal priority 6 in Section 509 in the Los Alamos County Charter: “All remaining operating profits shall be transferred to the

A coalition of New Mexico professional outfitters earlier this week pushed back against a recent opinion from Attorney General Raúl Torrez that concludes a state policy reserving 10% of tags for hunters who contract with outfitters is unconstitutional.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s midterm travel blitz will continue in the coming days, with Election Day on Nov. 3 now less than two weeks out, headlining rallies in several states hosting hard-fought Senate contests seen as toss-ups. Trump began his October campaign road trip in GOP-friendly states, but has

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons. It means a lower court order that blocked the policy from going into effect will remain in place for now, and

Earlier this month, a 50-year-old man riding his personal electric scooter in Washington, D.C., was killed when he collided with a woman on a rideshare scooter. In June, a 12-year-old Massachusetts girl died after her electric scooter slammed into a school bus in a suburb of Boston. And in April,

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Feeling adventurous and techy this Halloween? Join the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), the Los Alamos Public Library, and the Los Alamos Little Theatre for the Ghost Hunt on October 31, from 3-5 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Located at 1670 Nectar Street, the PAC,

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- After storms and flooding in Doña Ana County, the county asked residents to share their experiences with roadway hazards. The county said Road Ready: Road Network Resilience Plan, offers a survey for residents to fill out through Nov. 1. They can also drop a

Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland offered a revealing response when pressed by KOB 4 about her 2014 flight aboard a private plane arranged through Jeffrey Epstein, repeatedly distancing herself from the decision by emphasizing that it was then-gubernatorial candidate Gary King’s campaign — before telling the station moments later that

[caption id="attachment_109207" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Cobre Consolidated Schools Superintendent Verenice Guti...

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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime personal attorney and accountant in federal court, alleging that the two helped to facilitate and conceal his sex trafficking operation.

Kenneth Winn was born on July 7, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, to Guy Arthur Winn and Irma Agnes Winn. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant, before beginning a 35-year career as a technician at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In 1981, Ken

Judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion to New Mexico for violations of state law Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico files federal suit against co-executors of the Jeffrey Epstein estate Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque, N.M. – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today announced a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime personal attorney, Darren K. Indyke, and accountant, Richard D. Kahn. The lawsuit, which is the first law enforcement action against the two men, alleges that the two men helped facilitate, finance, and

Albuquerque – The United States Marshals Service Southwest Investigative Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), located and arrested a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a murder investigation on Oct. 15. Hezekiah Beltran was arrested near Mesilla SE and Trumbull Avenue. An arrest warrant issued

A New Mexico District judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for violating state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices. “I think today’s judgment from a state which admittedly is not very big in terms of population should be a clear warning to everyone in

Local attorney donned the robe and takes the bench

Joe Theine will become third president in four years

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, a judge ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy policies on Facebook. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the verdict in the state's landmark Cambridge Analytica case

Photo Courtesy Seth Gayner BY SETH GAYNERWhite Rock As a community that values scientific rigor and data-driven policy, Los Alamos residents should take a closer look at the National Park Service’s General Management Plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve. In its planning documents, the park determined that the frontcountry Visitor

BY STEVEN LYNNECandidate for Los Alamos County Council I’m Steven Lynne, a candidate for County Council, and I’m asking for your vote. Early voting is open now and election day is less than two weeks away, on Nov. 3. If our paths have not crossed, allow me to introduce myself.

BY CAROLYN COWANWhite Rock The first time I discussed local politics with David Hampton was at one of the Friday Night Concerts in Los Alamos. I was initially skeptical of his candidacy, but over the following months, I had several opportunities to speak with him about issues that concern me

Las Vegas police arrested a man last week after he allegedly struck his 4-year-old child multiple times. Fabian B. Silva, 24, faces one felony count of child abuse after witnesses said he’d struck the child in the face, leaving his son with a swollen and bloodied lip, according to an

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

For the 25th time in 26 years, the Taos News won the New Mexico Press Association’s coveted General Excellence award in the Weekly Class I division of the annual Better Newspaper Contest. The wins for the Taos News and New Mexico’s newspapers...

Taos News will release its latest short documentary film online this weekend. The Cleveland Roller Mill in the Mora Valley has attracted visitors for years on Labor Day weekend, when brothers Dan and Paul Cassidy start the 19th century automated...

Pack the Mack was a success.

Eastern New Mexico women's soccer drew scoreless against Angelo State after controlling much of Wednesday's match offensively. The Greyhounds outshot their opponents but could not find a winning goal as both teams remained goalless.

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will hold a 'Missing in New Mexico' resource event on Nov. 7 in Santa Fe. Families can connect with law enforcement, access support services, and participate in DNA collection.

Karen Cheser Every fall, when the state releases its assessment results, I look first at the list of Colorado’s highest-performing districts. Nearly every name on that list sits along the Front Range. Those are large suburban systems with deep tax...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a federal civil lawsuit against two men associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit seeks to block estate payments and recover damages for survivors. Torrez named Darren Indyke, Epstein's personal attorney, and accountant Richard Kahn in the complaint. The

The Silver City Town Council has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting manufactured-home owners who rent the land beneath their […]

TRINIDAD, Colo. — October 12, 2026 — Trinidad State College (TSC) is pleased to announce an open house for a newly completed home at 1024 East First Street in Trinidad on Thursday, October 29, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the completion of a remarkable community revitalization project that…

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Taos County commissioners at the Tuesday (Oct. 20) regular meeting approved $62,202 for an art conservator to evaluate the New Deal-era murals in the historic courthouse's old courtroom and recommend how to preserve them. The conservator's own...

The Village of Taos Ski Valley plans to spend up to $350,000 to track unaccounted-for municipal water flows. The Village Council voted 4-0 Friday (Oct. 16) to approve an agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. to assess the village’s water and...

A Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy who couldn’t be located after telling prosecutors he wouldn’t testify as a witness at a trial resigned from the sheriff’s office earlier this month. The resignation came several days after a civil lawsuit accusing...

The Taos Municipal Schools District is working with the Public School Facilities Authority on the first phase of planning for a new middle school, which could open as soon as the 2030-2031 school year. The district’s share of planning and...

“It’s always been there, since I was a little kid,” said Cisco Guevara, a 74-year-old Taos local, as he gazed along the shorelines of the Rio Grande near Pilar. “Even before I could walk, I had a fishing pole and a diaper.” Guevara continuously...

A potentially significant exhibit filed in federal court last week could stop construction of the Questa green hydrogen project, opponents believe. Two Questa-area acequias, the Cabresto Lake Irrigation Community Ditch Association and the Acequia...

Amigos Bravos announced Tuesday (Oct. 20) that Rachel Conn has been selected as its next executive director. Conn has been a member of the Amigos Bravos staff since 2001 and has served in a variety of roles during her tenure, most recently as...

The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for its 2027 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest, inviting New Mexico students in grades 6-12 to explore the connections among land, food systems and the people who depend on them. The annual contest...

During this year’s Honor Awards presentation, the National Congress of American Indians and the Chickasaw Nation recognized the accomplishments of Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Arlinda Locklear of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and...

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez highlighted local political disputes and ongoing outreach efforts in tweets posted between October 19 and October 21, 2026.

The University of New Mexico's Division of Physical Therapy is increasing enrollment as it marks its fiftieth anniversary while expanding student opportunities statewide. Chief Beth Moody Jones says most graduates remain local and recent changes now let physical therapists order diagnostic imaging.

Alamogordo has 60 Flock license plate cameras and plans to add three, under a two-year contract costing about $500,000. Data is generally purged after 30 days and shared with the Otero County Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, county officials are reviewing whether to keep their cameras amid privacy concerns and arguments about

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of iconic road bicycling race in New Mexico Silver City, NM — The 40th anniversary edition of Tour of the Gila will occur over the bicycle race's traditional dates on the spring calendar. Spanning five days, the iconic road stage race is slated for April 28

SANDIA PARK — The East Mountain Lady Timberwolves matched a program milestone Tuesday night, sweeping the Cuba Lady Rams 3-0 at the Vista Grande Community Center to tie the school record for wins in a single season. With the straight-sets victory, East Mountain improved to 12-7 overall and moved into

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:...

Are you dying to have a fang-tastic Halloween in Albuquerque? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve dug up some of the Duke City’s spookiest events to make this year’s celebration absolutely […]

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — Meta now has a $25 billion reason to read the fine print. District Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — District 6 residents have chosen how Albuquerque should spend $1.7 million on neighborhood improvements. With 11 projects on the ballot and funding set aside […]

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — Meta now has a $25 billion reason to read the fine print. District Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to pay New Mexico $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their privacy, misinformation, hate speech and more. The bill grows

GHS Volleyball Seniors Reflect on Careers Kelbey Cash, Ghs Student Journalist Wed, 10/21/2026 - 08:07

A New Era for Grants Animal Care Center Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 10/21/2026 - 08:07

The Answers Cibola County Is Owed News Staff Wed, 10/21/2026 - 08:07

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — District 6 residents have chosen how Albuquerque should spend $1.7 million on neighborhood improvements. With 11 projects on the ballot and funding set aside for the top three, Councilor Nichole Rogers hopes to fund more of the community’s ideas. District 6 residents cast 1,866

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — Meta now has a $25 billion reason to read the fine print. District Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to pay New Mexico $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their privacy, misinformation, hate speech and more. The bill grows

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — Meta now has a $25 billion reason to read the fine print. District Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to pay New Mexico $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their privacy, misinformation, hate speech and more. The bill grows

By Rodd Cayton — The Campbell Ranch Master Plan has heard the word “no” many times in recent decades. But a group is working on a possible alternative that could garner a “yes” from the community. Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas unveiled the idea at the Oct. 17 Community Gathering,

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — Meta now has a $25 billion reason to read the fine print. District Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to pay New Mexico $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their privacy, misinformation, hate speech and more. The bill grows

By Jesse Jones — Drivers traveling through the East Mountains may want to ease off the gas on N.M. 14. New speed cameras are already tracking drivers, with warnings in effect through early November. After that, it will cost a heavy foot a fine of $100. Bernalillo County announced Oct.

In “The Church and the State,” Pastor David Grousnick considers Jesus’ command to render to Caesar while keeping God’s Kingdom as Christians’ highest priority. He argues that faith does not justify withdrawing from public life: Christians should vote, obey civic laws, and serve their communities, remembering that a single vote

“Burn scar” is a popular shortcut term locals have been using to describe the vast devastated disaster area of the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon wildfire which raged during spring and summer of 2022 in Mora and San Miguel Counties. Now ‘Burn, scar’ is a deeply moving documentary movie about

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, he talks about two new cases of New World screwworm in Grant County, ethics issues at Cobre Consolidated School District and more.

SkyFiesta is Las Cruces' own air race and airshow — a full day of pylon air racing, world-class airshow performance, historic warbirds, and hands-on family activities at Las Cruces International Airport. Presented by the Sport Air Racing Council,...

Archbishop James R. Golka blesses members of the congregations during the recessional procession at the end of the Mass of Installation for Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, March 25 at the CoBank Arena at the National Western Center...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho got a front-row seat to the governor’s race Sunday when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigned for Democrat Deb Haaland in Republican nominee Gregg Hull’s hometown, just over two weeks before Election Day. The two Democrats talked about cost of living before a

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Want to put up a license plate reader camera on a Sandoval County road? You’ll need permission from Planning and Zoning first, or you could face criminal charges. Sandoval County commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance at their Oct. 14 meeting. It bans automated license

Nathaniel Baca laments retreat from problem-solving courts in Southwest Colorado

The GFWC Progress Club of Las Cruces hosted its 12th annual GFWC Progress Club Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Red Hawk Golf Club. The tournament is the club's largest annual fundraiser at which it raises money for scholarships, veterans,...

The Las Cruces International Film Festival hosted a special event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at which the documentary film "The Day the Music Died" screened for a Las Cruces audience. The filmmaker who created this work about the iconic Don McLean song,...

Saturday, Oct. 17 was an evening filled with music, food, and generosity as the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico hosted its Fall Into Community event. Tickets, sponsorship, and donations will go to strengthen local communities, connect...

BY CYNTHIA Z. BIDDLECOMB Calling all walkers and runners in Los Alamos County and beyond! Save the date of Sunday, November 22nd on your calendar for the annual Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot. Atomic City Runners will be there, too, but anyone can participate in this fun,

The increase comes after a 21% decline between 2021 and 2024.

Plaintiffs, including major gun rights groups, filed another lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period.

New Mexico should focus less on rolling out complete systems all at once and more on an incremental approach, an evaluator said.

Fall colors were still changing up La Plata Canyon on Tuesday west of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Fall colors were still changing up La Plata Canyon on Tuesday west of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Fall colors were still...

With only days remaining until the November 3 election, the Senior Alligators of La Politica, the wall-leaners at the Roundhouse, and the sometimes-employed political consultants scattered across the state are reaching a consensus. As the keeper of their flame, here are their predictions:The Headliner: Deb Haaland is headed for a

Celebrate fall with light, fluffy pumpkin pancakes flavored with pumpkin purée and warm pumpkin pie spice. Folded with finely chopped walnuts and topped with crushed walnuts, warm maple syrup, and whipped cream, this indulgent breakfast or brunch favorite serves four to six and brings Bruce Lesman’s signature nostalgic, restaurant-style comfort

First-time competitors and veteran anglers shared the spotlight during the 2026 New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak season. Noah Hoffmann won the Club Classic and Angler of the Year, while Matt Ramey, Chance Hubbard and Sean Vannoy claimed event victories. Across New Mexico, anglers faced difficult conditions, close finishes and several

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a fire at a mobile home Sunday afternoon, October 18, preventing extensive damage to the residence. According

Artesia entered Friday night’s rivalry showdown with Roswell hoping to make a statement at Bulldog Bowl. Instead, the Bulldogs spent the night trying to overcome another slow start. The No. 1-ranked Coyotes raced to a 21-point lead and handed the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs a 62-36 District 2-5A loss. “We got

Despite summer heat and damaging hailstorm, Los Miramontes continues to grow

Region could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain Wednesday to Friday morning

Despite summer heat and damaging hailstorm, Los Miramontes continues to grow

Albuquerque – On October 15th, 2026, we received numerous tips regarding a large police presence about a dead baby on the corner of 1st and Copper. That night we reached out to APD to see what the call was about and we were ignored. We once again reached out to

The Artesia girls volleyball team fell to Goddard in straight sets (25-17, 26-24, and 25-20). Artesia is 13-6 on the season and 1-1 in district play. The Lady ‘Dogs will play at Lovington (2-14, 0-2 District 4-4A) at 6 p.m. Thursday.

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is seeking volunteers interested in helping shape the future of public art throughout the county, with applications now being

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted to write an amended lease with Alma d’Arte after the charter school defaulted on its current one.

Cordells released under strict conditions By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A Deming couple facing dozens of child abuse and sexual assault charges...

APS begins school closure talks amid uncertainty from parents, staff Albuquerque Journal

The Kira Angel Tree project is a growing tribute to Kira Davis, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 30. Founded by her family, the project uplifts area children and seniors

No injuries were reported after a BNSF train derailed Tuesday morning in Doña Ana County.

BY CHRISTINE WEAVERFormerly of Los Alamos As a former, long-time resident of Los Alamos, and neighbor and friend of Jason Chappel, I feel that I can give some of my perspective on his candidacy for the county council of Los Alamos. I met Jason at Christmas of 2021 when he

Effective immediately, the City of Las Vegas will move from Stage III water restrictions to Stage I which includes the following: •Irrigation. Irrigation shall be permitted on the following days and addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at locations with even-numbered street addresses. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at locations with odd-numbered

The City of Las Vegas is moving forward with major renovations to historic Plaza Park following approval from the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The $2.48 million project is supported by funding awarded to the City in December 2025 through the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- A train derailed in Doña Ana County Tuesday, according to a county social media post. A train derailed in Doña Ana County. (Courtesy: Doña Ana County via Facebook) The county posted a notice about the derailment around 2:30 p.m. Crews are on site to

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy Dr. Brian Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon, who has also served as Chief of staff several times for Gila Regional Medical Center recently announced his intention to retire. At a reception at GRMC on a Friday afternoon, October. 9, 2026, Robinson thanked all the people who

Man arrested in fatal shooting of roommate Albuquerque Journal

[caption id="attachment_109142" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)The Silver City Fire Department responded at about 12:3...

[caption id="attachment_109140" align="alignnone" width="280"] [/caption] By The Daily Press Staff Appointing a new district judge for Grant Coun...

With a young but eager crew manning their water and wastewater departments, the Bayard City Council voted at their meeting Wednesday on pay increases ...

[caption id="attachment_109141" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Rebeca Pieropan of Gila tries her hand at grinding corn...

S & B Rentals is transforming Alamogordo’s former Economy Inn into 31 furnished monthly rentals aimed at addressing Holloman Air Force Base’s housing shortage. Though owner Peyton Snell expected mostly airmen, local residents currently make up most tenants. Rooms rent for $850 monthly as the property undergoes plumbing, shower and

Charleen Lehi, 32, identified by coroner and sheriffs office reports

By Lynn Janes The Silver City Town Council held a meeting September 22, 2026. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith, and Councilors Nicholas Prince, Stan Snider, Victor Nanez and Angela Salaiz. The council approved the agenda with the exception of making the two ordinances on the agenda become

New Mexico anglers can target trout, bass, catfish and more this week as conditions vary statewide. Trout fishing is very good on the San Juan River, Rio Cebolla and Fenton Lake, while Eagle Nest and Lake Maloya also produce. Bass are biting at Alto and Greene Acres lakes, with catfish

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk's office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Included here are numbers 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Los Alamos Reporter’s series of Issue Snapshots for County Council candidates, a total of 20 in all. Watch for more snapshots daily as the general election approaches. Please note that not all candidates opted to complete

American Home Furniture to close months after bankruptcy filing Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) – New Mexico State University business Alma's Kitchen owner, Arik Ruiz, recently received a stage four stomach and colon cancer diagnosis. Ruiz made his name known in the Las Cruces community through his strong support for local businesses, student employees and dedication to NMSU's Latin American

MORIARTY, N.M. — A casual glance at the standings suggests the Moriarty Pintos should comfortably handle business Friday night in their regular-season finale, but beneath the surface lies one of the most deceptive matchups of the New Mexico high school football season. The Pintos (6-2) welcome the Hatch Valley Bears

Bruins are consuming 20,000 calories per day, and your jack-o’-lantern looks like a ‘tasty snack’

Single Socks has announced the opening of its fall grant application for nonprofit organizations and local government agencies, including public […]

The traffic signal at a busy Taos intersection failed Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 20), snarling traffic.

Two men allegedly involved in argument; no arrests reported

School alumna brings more than a decade of experience in river conservation

Mailings contained a suspicious substance

Both projects will undergo major permit review

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños looking to challenge neighborhood development will face steeper costs after the Albuquerque City Council narrowly approved higher fees to appeal project decisions. The […]

We don’t get a lot of Eastern European food here in Albuquerque. So, it’s lucky that our city’s major culinary outlet for it offers such a stellar example of the […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For Duke City residents facing addiction and students struggling with mental health, getting connected to treatment can be a critical step toward recovery. Newly […]

PORTALES – Freshman midfielder Raylene Carillo scored in the 78th minute and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team notched its first Lone Star Conference win of the season on Oct. 14, edging Sul Ross State 2-1 at Steve Loy Stadium. The victory snapped a 10-match losing streak for

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For Duke City residents facing addiction and students struggling with mental health, getting connected to treatment can be a critical step toward recovery. Newly approved city funding will expand access to addiction treatment navigation, sobering beds and school counseling for Albuquerque residents and students.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños looking to challenge neighborhood development will face steeper costs after the Albuquerque City Council narrowly approved higher fees to appeal project decisions. The Council voted 5-4 at its Monday night meeting to approve Ordinance O-26-60, sponsored by Councilor Dan Lewis, which creates a

Dr. Betty Wright Harris was a beautiful embodiment of Love. She was a daughter, an aunt, a wife, a mother, grandmother (Granny) and friend. She loved the Lord and life, and was a cherished member of Bethlehem Luthern for over 40 yrs. She was a trailblazing American chemist and explosives

Southeast New Mexico College student Savanah Nava received the $1,000 Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. A nursing student and Alpha Rho Xi member, Nava is recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance. The scholarship supports high-achieving community college students, with preference for those

Clovis Republican State Rep. Andrea Reeb resigned her House seat Oct. 15 after a federal court ruling. But she said over the weekend she may be back in office on Jan. 1. “I’m reviewing my options based on a lot of feedback I’ve received,” she told The News in a

When Curry County Sheriff’s deputies searched the cell of inmate Michael Lujan soon after his death, they found a “white crystalline like substance” inside clear plastic wrap. The information is contained in supplemental Sheriff’s Office incident reports obtained by The News in a public records request. Jail officials, saying the

TUCUMCARI – Big rainstorms in late September prompted the Arch Hurley Conservancy District to close intake gates to its irrigation canals for almost 10 days. District Manager Franklin McCasland reported during the board’s Oct. 13 meeting that he ordered gates closed from Conchas Lake on Oct. 1. “The district received

City employees are getting a raise and parks in Clovis are getting some major improvements. But if homeowners hurt by recent flooding are expecting help from the federal government, Mayor Mike Morris has some bad news. ”It’s a tough, tough situation,” Morris told commissioners at their Oct. 15 meeting. Morris

Clovis Community College employees will continue to be offered Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance coverage under action taken at a special Oct. 14 meeting of the college board. Board members approved a renewed contract with small cost increases on a unanimous vote. Under the new contract, employees with single coverage

Except for a window of about two minutes, most of Saturday’s District 4-5A girls soccer match between Clovis High and Carlsbad at Leon Williams Stadium was played in the middle of the field. In that short time, coming late in the first half, each team found the back of the

Curry Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: - Brian Eric Camilo, 29, probation violation - Jon Carlo Quezada, 39, first-degree murder (felony murder), kidnapping (first degree), tampering with evidence (capital crime or first or second degree felony) and possession of a firearm or

LOGAN -- The Logan Municipal Schools board voted to delay action on a proposed dress code until it gathers more information about its effects and other dress codes in the area. Board President Toby Willis, voicing concerns about the fuzziness of the policy, said he wanted to weigh the policy's

On this date … 1931: The “Skyscraper of the Plains” had opened its doors in the 200 block of Main Street in Clovis. Hotel Clovis featured 114 guest rooms — each with a telephone, bathroom and hot/cold running water — above a drugstore, barber shop, beauty parlor and tailor shop

SAN JON – An updated construction schedule for a new San Jon Municipal School shows the new facility will be finished by March 2028. Superintendent Sharla Rusk distributed copies of the three-page schedule from general contractor Weil Construction of Albuquerque to the school board during its Oct. 12 meeting. The

TUCUMCARI – The Tucumcari Ranch Supply reopened on Oct. 12 under its new owner, and it has returned to its roots. Jimmy and Stella Watson closed Tucumcari Ranch Supply in April after owning it for 46 years, transitioning it into more of a barbecue restaurant during its final 18 years.

Clovis Christian split a pair of home volleyball matches last week, taking District 4-1A-leading Elida (15-2, 3-0 district) to five sets before losing 26-28, 24-26, 25-9, 25-13, 15-8 on Oct. 13 and posting a 25-4, 25-14, 25-9 non-district sweep of San Jon (4-14) on Thursday. Against Elida, the Lady Eagles

When I was a kid and election time rolled around, we all loaded up in the station wagon and headed to Dora School. The auditorium had a different entrance and lobby area in that era, and it was there that they rolled in the giant metal voting machine. If those

Today *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority special meeting - 1 p.m., ENMWUA conference room, 5140 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 *City of Clovis Investment Committee – 2 p.m., small conference room, City Hall, 321 N. Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Texico Community

Despite an oil and gas industry that keeps growing and pumping out more money year after year, New Mexico is economically stagnant. That’s not my opinion; it’s straight from the Legislative Finance Committee’s chief economist Ismael Torres. In August he told the LFC, “We’re still seeing an economy that I

Most people value obedience more than I do. To me, doing the right thing is what matters. I was more concerned with raising children who would grow into people who respected the rights of others than with raising compliant drones who obeyed every command. If I made a dumb rule,

Aaron David Miller is a former U.S. State Department Mid-East expert and Farsi speaker. Miller was a member of the team that negotiated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal or JCPOA. He notes that Iran is five times bigger than Vietnam, four

LOGAN – A spate of bear sightings in this Quay County village prompted local police to issue a public safety announcement last week. The Logan Police Department stated in a social media post that sightings had been concentrated primarily around Garcia and Second streets, near an Allsup’s convenience store and

An injury-riddled Clovis Wildcats football team gave No. 8-ranked Eldorado a scare on Oct. 16. Senior KD Everett rushed for a game-high 154 yards and three touchdowns on just nine carries, but Clovis came up short of the upset, dropping its sixth-straight game, 48-32. "Our kids came out fighting from

The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is picked to finish second in the 2026-27 Lone Star Conference preseason poll. ENMU totaled 751 points including six first place votes out of a possible 51 first place votes. The poll was released on Oct. 19. Coach Daven Vo led the

Slade Segovia isn't the most menacing player on any football field. The 5-foot-9 160-pound Portales junior running back/linebacker, is more inclined to let his actions speak for themselves. Once the game gets underway, opposing teams make note of where he is. This season Segovia has led the way in helping

PORTALES - The Eastern New Mexico University football team scored 27 of the game's final 30 points. Unfortunately for the Greyhounds the 27 points weren't enough to pull out their first victory of the season. Senior quarterback Clifton Cooper threw for a career-high 502 yards, two touchdowns and rushed for

ESPANOLA – Tucumcari opened its District 2-2A football schedule Saturday by overwhelming a shorthanded McCurdy squad 50-0. The Rattlers stormed to a 30-0 lead after one quarter. The game ended by the mercy rule at halftime. THS sophomore quarterback Jadon Navarro threw for four touchdowns. Receiver Joe Salas and running

FLOYD – Senior Hays Rush broke off a 54-yard touchdown run on the opening play from scrimmage on Friday, and top-ranked Grady remained unbeaten with a 61-7 victory over Floyd in a 6-man District 1 contest. Rush later tallied on runs of 24 and 10 yards for the Bronchos (8-0,

ALBUQUERQUE – The Logan girls cross country team finished runner-up in Class 1A at the sprawling Academy Extravaganza at Albuquerque Academy High School on Oct. 17. The Lady Longhorns finished with 41 team points, with five runners in the top 20 overall. Bristol Rose was Logan’s fastest runner, finishing the

Despite abundant oil revenue, New Mexico’s economy remains stagnant, with slow job and wage growth. The state’s $75 billion sovereign wealth fund and projected surplus create an opportunity for bold change. This opinion piece endorses Gregg Hull’s proposal to eliminate the personal income tax, arguing it could improve affordability, attract

BY DENNY ERICKSONLos Alamos I have known Council candidate Steve Lynne for 20 years. When he was the County’s CFO, was serving as a citizen advisor on the Trinity Site Project Advisory Committee and as a citizen member and leader of the White Rock Master Plan Committee. Both initiatives involved

A man who was passed out in his vehicle ended up in jail on an outstanding warrant after an Española City Police officer found him, then picked up an additional charge. Officer J. Quintana was on patrol when he was dispatched at 3:43 p.m. Sept. 17 to Calle Martinez for

New Mexico State Police officers have charged one Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools employee with embezzlement between $2,500 and $20,000, for the alleged fraudulent purchase of $3,416 of diesel, following a fuel card audit. David Martinez, 38, of Chimayó, has been ordered to appear on Oct. 26 in Española Magistrate Court

Water, profiteering, power resources, lack of information and fear about the future — residents filed one by one to the podium and pressed the city of Clovis’ Planning and Zoning Commission to prevent data centers from entering the city, at times passionately decrying the controversial potential. The public debate will

Midtown and North Main Gateway use future tax revenue to support projects

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between Oct. 13 and Oct. 19, 2026: Analisa Valdez, Aggravated Battery. Demitrius T. Nickson, Parole Violation (Adult). Josephine Herrera, Shoplifting ($250 or Less), Shoplifting (Over $250 But Not More Than $500). Fabian Silva, Abuse of a Child -

Police say the ring was coordinated by a man who was incarcerated in Ciudad Juárez, with five people now facing federal charges.

Lily Alexander is a state accountability reporter for The New Mexican and Searchlight New Mexico, focusing on equity and transparency. Her position is part of the New Mexican Public Service Journalism Fund, and her stories are available to all readers without a paywall.

Sanchez & Perry (Moore, Journal)New Mexico's political class continues to break with vehement grassroots opposition to Project Jupiter, and that could mean a major break for the controversial data center development near Santa Teresa following the Nov. 3 election.In a recent KKOB radio debate (audio here) Democratic land commissioner candidate

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. Library Events The Española Public Library will show “Casper” at 3:30 p.m. Friday (10/16). A Dungeons and Dragons experience will also be offered from 3-7

Despite abundant oil revenue, New Mexico’s economy remains stagnant, with slow job and wage growth. The state’s $75 billion sovereign wealth fund and projected surplus create an opportunity for bold change. This opinion piece endorses Gregg Hull’s proposal to eliminate the personal income tax, arguing it could improve affordability, attract

Artesia’s 43rd annual Balloons & Tunes Festival returns Nov. 6-8 at Eagle Draw Park, featuring colorful balloon launches, tethered rides, food trucks, live music, markets, a beer garden and fire performances. Highlights include a Saturday morning race, petting zoo, Day Late Dollar Short concert and a fire concert with the

Scenes from Artesia boys soccer match.

Former teacher, Jason Thomas, took his passion for pinball and turned it into a service

Biggest game of the year? Everything you need to know about New Mexico's game against North Dakota State Albuquerque Journal

BY RUSSELL HUFFMANPUBLISHER SANDIA PARK, N.M. — After decades of contentious battles over sprawling development in the East Mountains, community advocates and elected officials unveiled a new strategy Monday night: exploring the purchase of the controversial 8,000-acre Campbell Ranch property for public conservation. Speaking to an overflow crowd at Lantern

Warren praises New Mexico’s child care program Albuquerque Journal

Rain boosts hopes for a snowy New Mexico winter Albuquerque Journal

Judge orders new trial for Linda Henning in 1999 Girly Chew Hossencofft killing Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- An El Paso woman tried to take drugs into a New Mexico prison, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Sixty-six-year-old Tommie Kay Cooper has been charged with possession of a controlled substance; bringing contraband onto prison grounds; conspiracy to commit bringing contraband onto prison grounds

Somewhere along an Ironman course, a cyclist’s derailleur has been ripped from the bike, and the race suddenly looks finished. Dave Baker does not have a repair stand, a well-stocked workbench or much time. So, he finds a gear that will work,...

For years, part of the Murray Hotel's history was hiding in plain sight. As work began on a new restaurant and lounge inside the Silver City landmark, the past emerged on the walls: a mural displaying cattle brands from Grant County ranchers, a...

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has acknowledged that its general counsel improperly granted Democratic state Rep. Andrea Romero additional time to respond to an ethics complaint — after her taxpayer-funded attorney obtained the extension through private communications that the commission’s own executive director later called improper. The admission adds

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wyatt Cornelius, a former middle school teacher and coach, pleaded guilty to child solicitation Monday afternoon. The Dona Ana County District Attorney announced Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The change of plea hearing

Seventh arrest made in fatal International District shooting Albuquerque Journal