Artesia girls soccer team open season with a win.

Staff council members cited alleged harassment, retaliation and budget mismanagement

All school-age children encouraged to submit photos for the state’s 150th anniversary before mid September

Storm chances will increase for parts of New Mexico through the end of this week. The heat will stick around every day though, with near-record highs. Only spotty storms developed Tuesday afternoon across western, central, and northern New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains. These storms have all ended now

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In this Kenny’s Got the Score, we’re talking about new developments in the Lakers sale. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Aug. 18 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.

PNM says summer heat and meter-reading delays may be driving up electric bills as some customers report charges topping $220. The post PNM staffing shortage, high temperatures drive up New Mexico power bills appeared first on KOB 4 .

TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – After a former Taos kindergarten teacher and his wife went to prison for child abuse, the victims of the case sued CYFD for not protecting them. Now, the Children, Youth, and Families Department of New Mexico is paying more than a million dollars to settle the

News Election Education New Mexico Spaceport America Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in

Old reporters like me have seen it before. Power, influence and ego metastasize as entitlement and rationalization: “I deserve this.” Their inflated sense of self-importance shields them from the notion they might get caught. They are floating above the rubes – that is, you and me.

Doña Ana County seeks members for Project Jupiter monitoring panel New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 17, 2026 Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Wildlife Commission is holding a meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Friday at the New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Building, 800 National Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico.

The Tularosa High School volleyball team wants to get back to the mountaintop. The post Tularosa volleyball seeks return to form under new coach appeared first on Alamogordo News .

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has launched a pilot program — NewHome Rate Advantage — offering a permanent 1% interest rate buydown on a fi…

Mary Sandford, the Carlsbad branch’s longest continuous American Association of University Women member, was honored with the Empowerment Award at the group’s annual Champagne Brunch en Blanc. A member since 1976, Sandford has spent decades mentoring others, supporting women’s education, and advocating for greater opportunities and leadership roles for women.

Four students marked a milestone for the region’s beauty industry as Glitz School of Cosmetology celebrated the inaugural graduating class from its’ D...

The Little Argus shares upcoming Carlsbad community events and public service announcements, including library story times, downtown markets, senior center computer help, bingo, film screenings, and special programs at local venues. The free service invites nonprofits and organizations to submit brief notices in advance for publication on a rotating basis.

Is the memorial considered to be a descanso?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As we move into a new age of artificial intelligence, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories shared how much technology can figure out on its own. You need to be quick and strategic to win a game of tag. These drones have caught on playing independently without

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health said more people are going to the hospital for heat-related illness this summer. The NMDOH said that since April, there's been more than 900 heat-related emergency room visits around the state, the highest number they've ever recorded. They said six

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The season opener is only 18 days away. UNM Football Head Coach Jason Eck is hoping to lock in starters by midweek next week. "After that Tuesday practice, we're going to have an off day Wednesday. We're going to talk to everybody on the team and

China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reports, as the country seeks to advance its space program. Although this marks China’s first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recovered a rocket stage, following

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Department of Municipal Development has installed or replaced more than 500 streetlights in Albuquerque. The department highlighted their work to make Albuquerque safer over the past year, with the installation of the lights. In the last year, six major lighting projects have

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new era of UNM volleyball is just 10 days away, and optimism is high around the Lobo program. UNM is preparing for its first season under head coach Brian Hosfeld, with the Lobos using this week to fine-tune their lineup and prepare for the regular

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Valley High School baseball is entering a new era this spring. The Vikings will have a new coaching staff leading the program, with Fernando Santillanes taking over as head coach after Chad Kuhn led Valley baseball for the past 21 years. Santillanes comes to Valley after

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is giving residents an opportunity to give up old electronics for a good cause. Eco-Cell's Gorillas on the Line program allows residents to recycle old cell phones, tablets, and other technology to help limit the impact coltan mining has on natural gorilla habitats.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory. Clark and Mitchell have each scored 20 or more in the

Controversial license plate reader technology helped Albuquerque police arrest suspects in 14 homicides in 2026, while APD defends strict data privacy policies. The post APD says license plate readers solved 14 homicide cases this year but is privacy still a concern? appeared first on KOB 4 .

Lobo volleyball opens a new era under coach Brian Hosfeld as they prepare for exhibition matches against Northern Arizona and Arizona at the Pit. The post Lobo volleyball kicks off season with new coach and high hopes appeared first on KOB 4 .

Several people spoke to the Roswell City Council about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 0.25% for local economic developm…

SANTA FE — On Friday, the bipartisan Legislative Council selected Ethan Watson as the new Director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Servi…

New Mexico has risen in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state’s continued investment in tuition-free col…

Carlsbad’s sports calendar highlights the start of the new high school season with football, soccer, volleyball and cross country matchups Aug. 21-25. The roundup also includes ongoing local recreation and fitness opportunities, from the Carlsbad Fitness Court and Riverwalk Recreation Center to wrestling tryouts, running groups, and New Mexico hunting

Albuquerque City Council approved millions in incentives for three local tech companies in moves tied to more than 200 jobs over 10 years. The post Albuquerque City Council approves millions for tech companies, 200+ jobs ahead appeared first on KOB 4 .

West Mesa enters the high school football season with a 3 to 7 record from 2025 and a roster the Mustangs believe brings back key experience. The post New Mexico high school football preview: West Mesa Mustangs appeared first on KOB 4 .

An arbitrator ruled Gallup-McKinley County Schools did not have enough evidence to fire former Miyamura High School teacher Sawyer MasonJones. The post Arbitrator rules Gallup-McKinley Schools must rehire Miyamura teacher after firing appeared first on KOB 4 .

A very familiar face and name has returned to the varsity volleyball coaching ranks this season, and the Capitan Tigers are hoping to benefit from it. The post Coaching legend returns to varsity coaching for Capitan volleyball appeared first on Ruidoso News .

For this race experience truly must matter. New Mexico needs someone who has shown they can lead and get things done. The post A case for Gregg Hull appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The Alto Lakes Scholarship Fund has awarded $85,000 in scholarships to 19 outstanding ALGCC employees for the 2026-2027 academic year. The post Scholarship applicants honored at ‘Denim and Diamonds’ event appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The all-day event on Sunday, Aug. 9, hosted a car show, a three-verses- three basketball tournament and a skateboarding competition. The post Do a kick-flip for the kids, Party in the Park raises funds for Big Ben Sanchez Foundation appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Deputies arrested Kristopher George, 28, on a single count of aggravated battery for allegedly repeatedly slashing a man with a knife during a fight. The post Two arrested following stabbing incident in Alamogordo appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond

Albuquerque Public Schools have installed vape detectors in high school bathrooms to address teen vaping and promote safe environments for students.

A more active stretch of storms will build across New Mexico midweek with severe weather, heavy rain and localized flash flooding possible in several communities. The post New Mexico braces for wild weather: hot days, heavy rain, local floods appeared first on KOB 4 .

A proposed federal rule change could open 730,000 acres in the Gila National Forest to road building as the Trump administration says it would help fire management. The post New Mexico leaders respond to end of ‘roadless rule’ appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Frijoles Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres and put Borrego Mesa on SET status as crews keep fighting the wildfire. The post Borrego Mesa moved to SET status as Frijoles Fire spreads near Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

Advocates and parents of social media victims see the trial underway against Meta Platforms as a significant moment in their fight for online child safety. The trial involves attorneys general from four states seeking billions in damages for social media harms to children. This lawsuit is not focused on any

Recovery efforts are underway in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala battered the archipelago and caused destructive flooding and widespread power outages. The storm on Tuesday was moving west far from the islands. Lala skirted the islands Sunday before weakening from a hurricane to a tropical storm. Officials say the storm

The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of wild, federally managed acres across the U.S. Brooke Rollins, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Tuesday filed a rule to rescind “in its entirety” the national

During a visit to Hobbs on Tuesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that New Mexico, already the nation’s second highest oil-producing state, still has even more to offer as President Donald Trump seeks to boost domestic energy production.

Slaughter Fire burns 30 acres in Carlsbad Caverns

Storm chances will increase for parts of New Mexico through the end of this week. The heat will stick around every day though, with near-record highs. Only spotty storms have developed Tuesday afternoon across western, central, and northern New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains. These storms are still capable

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to design and build more age-friendly housing options while also giving students hands-on real-life experience, the City of Albuquerque, in conjunction with the University of New Mexico and AARP, is holding a design competition. It's open to both UNM students and architecture professionals

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Slaughter fire has burned a little over 31 acres and is 0% contained within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Officials said the cause of the fire is lightning. Firefighters said air support will be grabbing water out of Brantley Lake. Fire crews said there are no

Staff Reports For over a year and a half, Gallup-McKinley County Schools and a former high school teacher have been locked in a legal battle that began with an email. In early January 2025, Sawyer Masonjones officially took office as president of the McKinley County Federation of United School Employees

Lomas east of Eubank lanes closed in Albuquerque as crews repair broken waterline

Benjamin Smith has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man caught on video abusing several dogs in his care at a Santa Fe grooming business learned how long he's set to spend behind bars. "There's no doubt that I have made mistakes," said Onan Sanchez in his final plea to a judge before

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of Lomas near Eubank is closed on Tuesday as a waterline is repaired. The water authority says the traffic impact could remain for several days. A nearby neighborhood is without water service while repairs are underway. Approximate location is

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico State University is now settling a lawsuit where the university is accused of failing to act against a professor accused of victimizing students. The 2022 lawsuit accused former kinesiology professor Joseph Berning, his wife, and fellow faculty member, Carole Carson, of ongoing abuse against

Don't be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S.

“The band of which he was part for six decades is going to keep on keeping on as he had wished," founding member Billy Gibbons said.

McDonald's just dropped the new Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal and you can collect all eight toys for a limited time.

The child reportedly crashed after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake while trying to stop, according to deputies.

BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – Local lawmakers are highlighting some local services for seniors in Sandoval County. This Thursday, three state representatives (Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez, and Allen Martinez) and two state senators (Sens. Craig Brandt and Jay Block) will host a senior service fair in Sandoval County. The event

A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket. The space agency on Tuesday released before-and-after photos of the impact area. The Falcon rocket's upper stage plowed into the moon two weeks ago after drifting through space for

Archaeologists in Peru have unveiled skeletal remains near Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid in Lima. They believe the remains are of a man sacrificed in a ritual linked to a ceremonial pool. Gladys Paz, who led the excavation, says the bones will help researchers understand the rituals of the Lima

Albuquerque – A Tijeras man is in custody after court records reveal that he intentionally rammed his pickup truck into the homes, garage doors, and vehicles of several former coworkers in Albuquerque after being terminated from his job. Dean Billy Smith Jr., 32, has been charged with two counts of

A national higher education watchdog says the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque is falling badly short on free expression, viewpoint diversity and intellectual openness, giving the state’s flagship university credit for just three out of 20 measures in a new campus free speech report card. The American Council of Trustees and

WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to intervene in a lower court decision that halts his $400 million White House ballroom construction unless he receives authorization from Congress. The administration requested the justices grant an immediate stay to a 2-1 federal appeals court decision that

Doña Ana County's special project manager responds to state auditor's report on opioid settlement spending.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Two orphaned black bear cubs are now in the care of a northern New Mexico wildlife rescue after their mothers were euthanized. This follows two separate incidents involving mother black bears. In the first incident near Galisteo, wildlife officials say one mother bear killed livestock before

A little over a year after compensation finally came for some New Mexicans sickened by radiation exposure due to the United States' development of nuclear weapons, a bill has been introduced that would extend and expand compensation to fill in some of the gaps. The post Bill introduced to extend

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77. He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family by his side. ZZ Top sold over 50 million records and had six No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band, formed in 1969,

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A 33-year-old Carlsbad woman was arrested after police say she struck and killed a 69-year-old pedestrian with her truck and fled the scene. Anna Pena faces charges including homicide by vehicle, failing to render aid and reckless driving. The fatal crash happened Aug. 13 on South Canyon Street, and the

ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – The mayor pro tem of Estancia is facing felony charges after authorities say she was caught selling alcohol without a liquor license. Court records allege that an anonymous complaint was made, saying that Mayor Pro Tem Amy May was operating the Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill,

The Turquoise Museum in downtown Albuquerque is getting a new home with a virtual reality exhibit set to launch in 2028. The post Turquoise Museum to launch new VR exhibit in 2028 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Getting older doesn't mean you have to stop doing fun, active things and the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is set to prove that. The post New Mexico aging conference seeks to disprove narrative on getting older appeared first on KOB 4 .

A Massachusetts woman who told police that she brought homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been sentenced to just over six years in prison. Riley English, a 26-year-old transgender woman, said she was in the grips of a mental health crisis and abusing

Ruidoso volleyball coach Rory Arisumi finds himself having to reload for a challenging season. The post Ruidoso volleyball team in rebuilding mode appeared first on Ruidoso News .

FBI Director Kash Patel met with New Mexico tribal leaders Monday to discuss drug trafficking and violent crime in tribal communities.

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide. The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday it is filing a proposal that would scrap the so called roadless rule adopted in

Museum undergoing a series of projects to maintain and update itself

Jury found Lyndreth Wall guilty on 15 counts at end of 12-day trial in November

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Justice filed a motion Friday requesting motions for depositions for former NMSU men's basketball players Kim Aiken Jr. and Doctor Bradley after Deshawndre Washington missed court Aug. 3. A deposition is sworn oral testimony given out of a court. It

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department charged Kwamie L’Shuan Williamson for the shooting death on Monday morning of Juan Lopez. SWAT officers took no chances and arrested Williamson late Monday. Williamson, 34, was driving a red Tesla early Monday and pulled up next to Lopez and a

A new lawsuit from a former Democratic Party of New Mexico secretary accuses top party officials of wrongfully pushing her out of the position after she voiced concerns about “discrimination against Navajos within” the party.

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing a rise in demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling through the state.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue has reported a busy year so far, with officials reporting record response numbers.

Suspect arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Carlsbad

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Another business in Nob Hill is closing its doors. A notable spot to University of New Mexico students and longtime locals alike, Waffletopia announced its permanent closure on social media late Sunday afternoon. The establishment was open for over a decade. Formerly called Tia B's La

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico will pay $1.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit involving allegations that a former New Mexico State Police sergeant sexually assaulted a woman in 2023. State and court records show that the New Mexico Department of Public Safety reached a

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico National Guard is assisting fire crews assigned to fight the Frijoles Fire burning in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Guard members have been tasked with providing MedEvac support and waiting on standby, should any firefighter be injured fighting

The Valley High School Vikings football team is coming off a 4-7 record in 2025 and are now in Class 4A for the 2026 season. The post New Mexico high school football preview: Valley Vikings appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque – On August 17th, 2026, a man was walking around the 500 block of Espanola St. NE with a knife and other items. He was yelling at government and construction workers while pointing the objects at them. The man was identified as 49-year-old Martin Star Sando of Albuquerque. The

The 2025 volleyball season was the first as a head coach for Tristine Duran as the Mescalero Chiefs struggled. The post Duran hopes familiarity breeds success for Mescalero volleyball appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Dust prompts health alert in Bernalillo County until 1 p.m.

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93. ESPN historian Mike Soltys says Rasmussen died Tuesday at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen and his son Scott came up with the idea of a network carrying sports around

Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings

In the summer of 2023, a third of the fire engines owned by the fire department in Kansas City, Kansas, were unusable. Five of 15 pumper trucks were out of commission, and the department was waiting on parts from the manufacturer. So Kansas City fire officials went on a nationwide

Self-guided circuit showcases water harvesting techniques

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials […]

APD arrests suspect in early morning homicide

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed

Incumbent Katie Stewart and political newcomer Naomi Riess discuss healthcare, public lands, TABOR

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken “out of context,” though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed

Tuesday headlines are here New Mexico. Here are your top stories

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of

The alleged felony will be tried in court

From the Taos Valley, the mountains have been obscured behind a scrim of particulate matter as the lightning-caused Frijoles Fire continues to burn in the Pecos Wilderness. As of Tuesday (Aug. 18), the fire was burning 11,335 acres and was at 9...

The Clovis Wildcats football team is optimistic. Clovis, 3-7 last season, saw a three-win improvement in coach Stan Hodges' second season. If the Wildcats can see a third-year improvement under Hodges, a possible return trip to the postseason may be in the cards. "We have a chance to improve," said

People in northern Socorro and Valencia County's may have felt the ground shake on Monday night and Tuesday morning

When far-left Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez had one of his clearest opportunities to stand up for New Mexico’s long-suffering Downwinders, he didn’t. Instead, Vasquez joined his fellow Democrats and voted against the final H.R. 1 package that contained the historic expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) —

Portales Rams football coach Jaime Ramirez sees improvement in his team. After enduring a tough 2-9 season last year, the Rams are looking much improved compared to the team that took the field one season ago, he believes. "I think we're getting better every practice," Ramirez said. "That's what our

The offensive line will be the key in achieving success for Tucumcari and first-year head football coach Adrian Jones. "We've got about 10 seniors, and almost all of them are linemen," Jones said. "I guarantee that's what I'm preaching: 'You guys on the line, we're only going to be as

TEXICO -- Wolverines football coach Bob Gilbreath knows what it's like to win four-straight state titles, as a player. This year Gilbreath has a chance to accomplish the same feat as a coach as the Wolverines are eyeing a fourth-straight 2A state championship. Texico doesn't shy away from the expectations,

MELROSE -- If there is any team that can't wait to get back on the football field, it's the Melrose Buffaloes. After coming up shy of a third-straight state championship last year, the Buffaloes are back, loaded and eyeing a return to supremacy. "Real excited about the upcoming season," said

FARWELL -- Farwell has high hopes for the 2026 football season. The Steers, who last season went 7-4-1, return 13 starters including six on offense and seven on defense. With a bevy of returning players, coach Derrick Shelton feels his team has what it takes to potentially win the program's

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission enacted a partial thaw of its spending freeze after the city manager recommended filling several positions. City Manager Renee Hayoz said Thursday that the city has 18 vacancies, including five at the management level and four in the street and parks department. Commissioners ultimately agreed

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission enacted another suspension of water-service disconnections that will go through the rest of the year. The Commission approved the measure that would pause water shutoffs due to non-payment through Dec. 31. It would be the third such moratorium on disconnections since problems with water service

TUCUMCARI – The Lady Rattlers started strong, but the Vixens finished stronger. Fort Sumner lost the first two sets to Tucumcari in both teams' volleyball season-opener Saturday, but it rallied to win the final three to take home a road victory in a 20-25, 18-25, 26-24, 26-24, 15-12 decision. It

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Spaghetti with meat and marinara sauce, Italian blend vegetables, salad, peaches Thursday: Chicken fajitas, salsa, calabacitas, pinto beans, strawberries in gelatin Friday: Meatloaf with low-sodium gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole-wheat roll with margarine, diced

Carlsbad opens its 2026 football season against Artesia in the latest Eddy County Football War at the Bulldog Bowl. The Cavemen return standout linebacker Colton McKibben and running back Brock Wright after a 6-6 season, while state champion Artesia brings back key playmakers George Blackburn IV and Tyler Egeland for

Military loyalty to U.S., not Israel It’s been said that when a person raises their right hand and swears “I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear

To discover who someone is, you have to pay attention to what they do, not what they say. Words are cheap, and lies come easy. This goes triple for government. A government that talks about your safety but does things that will make you less safe is not on your

Move over Baby Boomers, the younger generations are taking over. We were a bridge between World War II, when the “Greatest Generation” rose from the Great Depression to fight a war that destroyed tyranny and saved democracy, and a digital world launched as Generation X was coming of age. Then

TUCUMCARI – A Kansas man who happened to be in town during a Route 66 journey came away with a Best in Show trophy in the car show Saturday at the inaugural Tucumcari Route 66 Festival. Bob Gaulding, 79, of Yates Center, Kan., drove his red 1965 Pontiac GTO from

TUCUMCARI – A local man was charged with felony child abuse and other counts after being involved in a traffic accident in which a 3-year-old passenger was injured. Corey Zachariah Preston Smith, 28, was charged with abuse of a child resulting in great bodily harm, abuse of a child (no

TUCUMCARI – Farmers are using water from the Arch Hurley Conservancy District canals at a torrid pace due to hot weather, reported several members of the district’s board of directors. District Manager Franklin McCasland said during the board’s meeting on Aug. 11 that diversions of water from Conchas Lake into

A Logan man died in a three-vehicle accident last week on Interstate 40 near Amarillo. Jimmy Broyles, 76, died of his injuries at the scene of the crash at 4 p.m. Thursday at I-40 and Arnot Road west of Amarillo. According to a report from the Texas Department of Public

A personal finance company ranked Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari as the third-best community college in the nation. WalletHub stated that Mesalands ranked No. 1 in the nation in cost and financing and 16th in education outcomes. It also noted Mesalands has the 12th-highest graduation rate in the country. MCC

SAN JON – The athletic director of San Jon Municipal Schools said she is “pushing forward’ to establish a high school wrestling program. Tana Lopez told the school board during its Aug. 10 meeting that after consulting with the New Mexico Activities Association, she hoped to establish a pilot wrestling

The much-discussed and cussed proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is officially dead. The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 12 announced the cancellation of three corridors, including one that drew opposition from many rural residents in eastern New Mexico for almost two years. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

Sandoval County seniors won’t have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop. Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners have approved nearly $11.3 million in new bonds to buy landfill equipment and settle up land costs tied to the Project Ranger site, both coming in at lower interest rates than the county had budgeted for. Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing up

Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills

“The report of my death was an exaggeration.” – Mark Twain

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 11 and August 17, 2026: Aarione Anderson, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. John P. Ortiz, APO Arrest Order. John Salazar, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Failure to Register Vehicle, No Proof of Insurance, No

Foodies looking for their Sunday brunch fix of rainbow lattes and puff pastry waffles topped with deep-fried bananas enjoyed under shaded picnic tables are in mourning this week. Nob Hill’s […]

Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.

It takes a summer of sweat to prime the Alamogordo High School girls volleyball team to take on a higher challenge. The post AHS girls volleyball works overtime to build winning culture appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Before the first volleyball practice even commenced at Corona High School, things are still very much up in the air. The post Many things uncertain about Corona volleyball season appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Dr. Harold Finkelstein’s two-volume publication on Zuni fetishes details his commitment to examining fetishes as an evolving art form. The post Releasing the spirit appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A musician's stance on how establishments choose to handle payment for their musical performers. The post Guitar & Pen: Refrain from being cheap appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Perfect for entertaining, this build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors. The post Culinary Confidential: The Ultimate Southwest Mashed Potato Bar appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Artesia boys soccer loses the home opener 4-0 to Hobbs.

Mondragon walks into a new life.

Parks and Wildlife pursues fish recovery after drought, wildfire in remote river canyon

The Northern landrace chile cultivars are beginning to appear at local Farmers Markets and street-side vendors. This is what many of us eagerly wait for every late summer. That mouthwatering aroma of the first roasting and the first taste of lightly, sweet, fruity flavor bursting with freshness is an unforgettable

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 18, 2026 Doña Ana County seeks members for Project Jupiter monitoring panel New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 17, 2026 Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son

New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 18, 2026 Doña Ana County seeks members for Project Jupiter monitoring panel New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 17, 2026 Las Cruces man arrested after shooting father and son

The Bureau of Land Management announced the lease sale Aug. 5, opening a “public scoping period” when initial technical feedback on the proposed lands can be submitted until Sept. 4.

“I just heard a lot of positive things,” Maupin said. “I am really proud of our guys who ran the camp. We want to give them a little taste of being down in Bulldog Bowl, and we even turned on the lights so they kind of get that sense of

Bataan Lake: The most recent report was received on July 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when usin…

The Roswell city government will double the amount of Lodgers' Tax allocated to sponsor the upcoming Nancy Lopez Legacy Celebration.

A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell began Monday, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

The Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico (CUFNM) is pleased to announce the recent election of a new member to its Board of Directors and the appointment of its board…

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) recently announced an alignment of national wildfire management authorities that is intended to strengthen operational efficiency and cl…

The cleaning of the tunnel on U.S. 82 between Cloudcroft and Alamogordo takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, weather permitting, according to a New Mexico Dep…

A pipeline intended to transport natural gas to the Project Jupiter data center under construction in southern New Mexico won’t come online until early next year at the soonest, according to new federal regulatory filings.

The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on pace to hit its lowest level on record, according to a new analysis. The new numbers reflect a steep decline in refugee admissions since President Donald Trump began his second

New Mexico’s Legislative Council on Friday afternoon named Ethan Watson as the next director of the Legislative Council Service, the state Legislature’s nonpartisan legal research and bill-drafting agency.

Albuquerque – Today, a jury convicted David Haro and Joshua Dominguez of second-degree murder in the March 15, 2024 killing of Sarah Dimas. Christine Jablonsky and Larry Hansen prosecuted the case. BACKSTORY: According to police and court records, Haro, Dominguez and Destiny Marquez confronted Dimas after she was found near

A woman died Sunday after falling from a vehicle during an apparent domestic violence incident in Mora County. A man identified as the driver was later shot by police after allegedly pointing a handgun at them during a high-speed chase. Alejandro S. Vigil, 24, is charged with being a felon

Aug. 2Bradley Gurley, 32, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery upon a peace officer, assault upon ...

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — After a nine-day trial, a federal jury convicted former Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, D-N.M., and her friend Joseph Johnson on all counts with which they were charged stemming from a years-long scheme in which Stapleton used her position at Albuquerque Public Schools and in the legislature

For more than three decades, researchers have been tracking ticks, mice, oak trees and other wildlife in a New York forest to better understand what makes Lyme disease more likely to spread. Their latest findings challenge some long-held assumptions — including the idea that deer are a major driver of

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting August 17, 2026, four new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County. Mathew Martin Loo Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-00527 The jury trial in State of New Mexico v. Mathew Martin Loo, presided over by

The much-discussed and cussed proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is officially dead. The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 12 announced the cancellation of three corridors, including one that drew opposition from many rural residents in eastern New Mexico for almost two years. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days.

TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) – Two weeks after Tularosa declared a water emergency, residents and business owners are growing frustrated as the village continues to restore its water supply. The owner of local restaurant Casa De Sueños, Matthew Kaplan, said people in the village are angry. Tularosa Mayor Deborah Cooksey said

LOGAN – The Longhorns lost several players from a team that won two straight state titles in six-man football, but coach Dwayne Roberts says it's not a rebuilding year. With just 13 on the varsity roster, Roberts said his squad doesn't possess the depth it had. The lack of participants

TUCUMCARI – Longtime Tucumcari High School boys basketball coach and teacher John Span, described as "a cornerstone" of the community, died Friday morning at his home after a long illness. He was 66. Span's funeral service will be at noon Saturday inside Rattler Gymnasium. The school district dedicated the hardwood

The New Mexico Environment Department is proposing beefed up rules for monitoring methane leaks in order to help reduce both air pollution and natural gas waste.

Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic violence played a role — are pushing lawmakers in a growing number of states to require additional scrutiny. Advocates call the deaths “hidden homicides” — killings they say may be

UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department confirmed it arrested and charged Jesus Angel Cortez for an alleged home burglary. In a news release sent Tuesday, EPPD said it went to a home on Upson Drive near Downtown El Paso on Sunday. Officers met with the homeowner, who

The Albuquerque Isotopes unveiled a limited-edition Mariachis Lowrider jersey for the club’s upcoming Lowrider Night on Saturday, August 22. The Isotopes will hold an online auction of signed game-worn Lowrider jerseys with proceeds benefitting the Duke City Lowrider After School Program. The auction will begin at 5:00 pm Saturday, August

Albuquerque – This morning around 5:15 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 100 block of San Pablo St., on San Pablo St. just south of Central Ave SE. When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from a gunshot

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man has been charged in federal court in connection with the stabbing of two individuals. According to court documents, on July 24, Roger Pino, 44, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, allegedly confronted two individuals outside a residence in Zuni, N.M., while

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the deaths of three individuals Aug. 3. According to court documents, on July 4, 2025, Willis Kylestewa, 42, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, drove while intoxicated with four passengers in a vehicle without

By Richard Reyes, UNM-Gallup Senior Public Relations Specialist In a historic achievement, five students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup won medals for the first time during the SkillsUSA Championships this summer. Arianna “Eavan” Edwards earned a silver medal in the nurse assisting category while Sonny Gene, Donovan Padilla, Layla

An arrest warrant was issued Monday for a man suspected in the Aug. 9 shooting of Tony Parker Jr. Parker, 30, was shot twice in the abdomen and once in the hand and hospitalized following an argument, court records show. The suspect, David Delhoyo, 34, of Clovis, is charged with

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The America First Policy Institute is hosting a policy forum Monday in Mesilla, New Mexico, featuring U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar. He's set to speak about border security and law enforcement in the region. The event is part of the organization's

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, […]

Staff Reports The City of Gallup will be repairing Toltec Drive between Highway 66 and Church Rock Street starting Aug. 17. The construction is expected to last until Sept 4. The construction crew will be working from 7 am to 7 pm every day, excluding weekends. The City of Gallup

The groundbreaking for the new Artesia Recreation Center took place Oct. 29, 2024, and the center is now officially open, nearly two years later.

BOVINA -- The Bovina Mustangs football team is embracing its situation. "We're the underdogs and have always been known as underdogs," said Bovina coach Wade Wilson who is entering his second season as coach. "I like it because underdogs can bite you sometimes." Bovina competes in a loaded 2A Division

ELIDA -- Coming off consecutive winning campaigns, Elida coach Jereme Woodruff is hoping his team will have enough players to compete this season. Elida (7-4, 4-2 6-man District 1 in both 2024 and 2025), started practice with just six players. While the Tigers have since added one, they're still vulnerable

DORA -- Dora’s football team has some quality athletes returning in 2026. Whether the Coyotes will have enough to get through the season, though, is a bigger question. Coach Clay Ferguson had just six players on his original squad, but two more came out with the start of the school

GRADY -- While 6-man football teams often struggle with depth, two-time 6-man runner-up Grady enters the 2026 campaign with a plethora of talent. Fifth-year Bronchos coach Les Ciancio has led his squad to the finals in each of the past two seasons, only to run into district rival Logan and

FLOYD – The Floyd football team has struggled in recent years, in part due to lack of numbers. That could change this season, with more prospects on the squad and a number of key players coming back for sixth-year coach Gabe Montoya. “I think we’re going to be able to

The Clovis Christian Eagles football team is smaller in numbers but big on optimism. The Eagles — which feature just nine players on their roster — are looking for improvement off of last season’s 1-4 record. “We’ve got four guys that came back from last year’s team,” Clovis Christian coach

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Rodd Cayton Potatoes grow very well in New Mexico, Lisa Brown says. Brown, recently appointed to the Corrales Village Council, knows that firsthand, having been raised there, farmed there and sought solutions there. She served on the village’s farmland preservation commission. Brown sat with the Corrales Comment to discuss

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than two decades, filmmaker and educator Bryan Konefsky has been bringing experimental filmmakers from around the world to Albuquerque through Experiments in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he […]

The Roswell Public Library is hiring an Assistant Director to oversee its children’s and young adult services. Applicants need relevant degrees, certification, and management experience. The position offers a minimum salary of $80,911.89.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won’t let what she calls “vile tactics” from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. Incumbent Rep. Alan Martinez, the House Minority Whip, denies he or his campaign had anything to

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he outlined his priorities for his historic third term as mayor of the state’s largest city. Speaking from the Route 66

Western New Mexico University's men's and women's golf teams achieved top grade point averages in their conference for 2025-26. Both programs led all Lone Star Conference counterparts academically, earning special recognition from league officials.

Younger adults are increasingly seeking hip and knee replacements due to improved surgical techniques. Orthopedic surgeon Ugonna Ezeh outlines what patients should expect from evaluation through recovery.

When young children and teenagers get into trouble, the question often comes quickly: Where were their parents? That question is again shaping public policy in communities across the country, as state and local lawmakers and prosecutors increasingly look for ways to respond to concerns about youth crime and public disorder.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval Regional Medical Center’s longtime CEO is stepping down Dec. 11, and she used what may be her final mill levy update to Sandoval County commissioners to introduce the man taking her place — while fielding pointed questions about ER wait times, a doctor shortage

About 14% of New Mexico households don’t have air conditioning, according to census estimates published earlier this year.

Submitted by Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Corrales I would like to thank Adam Prior, who is currently running to unseat Representative Kathleen Cates in House District 44, for publicly acknowledging, after reviewing her donations and her votes, that she cannot be bought. (See his Letter to the editor: Follow

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer After reluctantly giving in to their guardian’s insistence that they wear sunscreen, Española students rushed to jump into the Ranchitos pool, shoot baskets with friends and practice their swim technique during the City of Española’s Splash Bash Aug. 4 at the Penny Garcia Roybal

New Mexico has produced plenty of political scandal, but not every accusation belongs on a “most corrupt” list. This ranking is based on the hardest public record available: convictions, guilty pleas, no-contest pleas, prison sentences, dollar amounts, office held, and betrayal of public trust. And yes, because this is New

Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK's ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)...

Hull and HaalandThe sleepy '26 gubernatorial race is about to be jolted awake. Whether it returns to a coma-like condition may be dependent on the severity of the jolt. At the end of the month--August 30 to be precise--the ABQ Journal will release their first poll of the contest featuring

MESCALERO – Brendan Smith has been hard at work coaching the Mescalero eight-man football team through the summer. The post Mescalero football hard at work to make 2026 a good season appeared first on Alamogordo News .

An update on Trevor Rogers pitching performance for the Baltimore Orioles. The post Carlsbad native Trevor Rogers leads Orioles baseball to Sunday win over Tampa Bay appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Carlsbad Police Department arrest records list multiple arrests from late July through Aug. 10, including warrants, shoplifting, assault, breaking and entering, drug and weapon charges, DWI, and criminal damage to property. The blotter also notes two 12-year-olds arrested for public affray. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The

America’s labor market is entering a period unlike any in modern history. In his report “The Rising Storm,” labor economist Ron Hetrick argues that the nation’s greatest workforce challenge is not unemployment, but demographics. Decades of declining birth rates, an aging population, and changing workforce participation are combining to create

The Carlsbad City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday, Aug. 11, meeting to approve a zoning change allowing the outdoor eating area at 713 N. Alameda St. to be expanded onto an adjacent property previously zoned only for residential. The post A restaurant owner is looking to expand food truck

The commission is busy with 24 subpoenas and reams of documents and it’s contending with federal agencies that refuse to provide information. It shouldn’t have to fend off a blatant attempt to politicize its work. The post Sherry Robinson: Revealing Epstein’s sorry sojourn in New Mexico appeared first on Carlsbad

Coach Maupin speaks about keys to Carlsbad game.

Organizer says she hopes to grow event in its new locale

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

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Epstein bought 10,000 acres in southern Santa Fe County from the family of former Gov. Bruce King in 1993. The parcel sits on a lonesome stretch of NM 41 between Galisteo and Stanley. He didn’t raise public eyebrows until 1995.

There is nothing like coming home. When the Artesia cross country job opened after coach Nicholas Rivera left to become head cross-country coach at Lubbock Christian University, Julius Acosta knew he had to apply.

Julia Goldberg Source New Mexico This story and graphics were originally published by Source New Mexico at sourcenm.com. The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. The company announced Thursday that it will recommend that police agencies retain license plate reader

Small Business Association and U.S. Department of Agriculture promote policies to address burdens

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is currently responding to an incident involving a jumper on the Wyoming overpass along Eastbound I-40. For the safety of the public and the individual involved, eastbound I-40 is currently shut down in the immediate area as officers work to safely resolve the situation.

Vehicle backing a trailer into gas line source of leak; incident lasted 1½ hours

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Cameron Martinez will be honored for years to come at Northern New Mexico College, as the school began development of “Cameron’s Place,” a new outdoor amphitheater named in remembrance of him. Family, friends, community leaders and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham attended the Monday morning

EXAMPLE: Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City of Durango Tuesday, Aug. 18 Councilor Kip Koso Office Hours, noon, Lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30...

Deb Haaland posted a series of messages on August 15-16, 2026 focusing on union labor achievements, election efforts in Santa Fe, and celebrations honoring Native American culture during Indian Market weekend.

Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Ivans leaves as two-time champion.

An extra fishing piece from NM Department of Wildlife. The post Take advantage of summer’s last fishing gasp appeared first on Alamogordo News .

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A former Ohkay Owingeh police officer who pleaded guilty in a case where he tipped off a suspected drug dealer, has withdrawn his guilty plea because the charge could have resulted in an appeal. Instead of sentencing Justin Aguino to an agreed-upon sentence of

Albuquerque – At approximately 10:54 PM on Friday, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Rhode Island St. NE following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers initially located at least one person suffering from stab wounds. AFR subsequently advised APD officers that there

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

This story was originally published by Source New Mexico at sourcenm.com. A group of New Mexico advocates unveiled a billboard near Santa Fe on Tuesday that urges the federal Department of Energy to quickly move dozens of barrels full of radioactive waste away from wildfire danger to relative safety underground.

“Excuses, excuses. You’ll hear them every day. Now the devil he’ll supply them. If from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses. So to keep them folks away from church. He offers them excuses.”

Ivans knew it would be the last time she wore Artesia colors. That made winning as a senior mean more than the title she won as a junior.

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

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The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six early primaries for the 2028 election cycle, kicking off with South Carolina and Nevada. DNC Chair Ken Martin said during Saturday’s meeting that the early lineup reflects the diversity of the party’s electorate. “Our 2028 nominee,

Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News An Alamogordo man and a Tularosa woman are facing felony charges following an alleged stabbing on Aug. 2 in Alamogordo. Deputies arrested Kristopher George, 28, on a single count of aggravated battery for allegedly repeatedly slashing a man with a knife during a fight, a

Sports scores and upcoming events from around the county. The post Otero County Sports Calendar appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The Cloudcroft High School volleyball team doesn’t have to look too far to the past to see outsized success. The post Cloudcroft volleyball seeks success on state’s biggest stage appeared first on Alamogordo News .

It’s a new 8-man football season and a new defense for the Cloudcroft High School Bears. The post Cloudcroft football aims to field a faster defense appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Compañeros director says focus should be on municipal authority, not re-creating nonprofit work

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will show “The Sheep Detective” on Friday (8/14) as the Movie in the Afternoon, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The new facility represents an effort by the state to expand access in smaller communities struggling to provide childcare.

The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.

The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.

Artesia footballl kids camp brings excitment.

Frank Anesi worked for more than 60 years before retiring

Trainees are off to academy to learn the ropes and strengthen staffing levels

Daylong hearing Thursday focused on what evidence is allowable for October trial

A hopeless romantic with a heart as big as his ginormous ears, Lensky is both poet and playmate. Named for a character in the Santa Fe Opera’s production of “Eugene Onegin,” he’s earnest, loyal and full of youthful passion. This little Lensky may not write sonnets, but he’ll happily follow

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New developments in data center policy and possibilities are impacting some of the major projects in the Borderland. This is all happening even as the physical build-outs of the artificial intelligence campuses continue. Leaders and lawmakers are visiting either side of the state line to

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

A man was headed up to bed one night, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in their shed. She said she could see it from the bedroom window. He told her he hadn’t been in the shed that day. However, when he looked out the

REDA joined the Artesia Police Department, the Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County Fire and Rescue, Eddy County Sheriff’s Office, and Native Air Ambulance for a night of free swimming, food and fun with public service and public safety personnel.

The jubilant mood of New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) employees was infectious as they explored the new Chaves County Public Health building on South Garden Ave…

An unvaccinated adult in Eddy County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico this year to 18, according to a pre…

Who has the best outdoor pitch? The Adventure Pitch Fest returns to the Albuquerque Rail Yards on Nov. 6. Applications will close on Sept. 30. This event brings togeth…

The annual Thrill The World Dance and Bazaar is returning to Roswell. The community event’s mission is to bring family-friendly activities back to residents. The event…

Some unscheduled discussion and public comments during the Roswell City Council meeting this week were emotional, with local social media posts unharnessing concern an…

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested in Rio Rancho for stealing a woman's hot tub.Jerrett Williams, 45, o ...

A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in prison after admitting he possessed a machine gun in furtherance of cocaine trafficking and fled a U.S. Bo...

For the Headlight Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced this week that Benny Verdugo, 73, will remain in custody without bond a...

What's going on now: The public hearing for the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax items is going to be held as a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at Roswe…

Staff Reports FARMINGTON — The Navajo Code Talker Museum is moving forward with nearly $20 million in state funding. The museum will be built on the Navajo Preparatory School’s campus, on Navajo Nation land in Farmington. Funding will cover the museum construction and development of exhibits on the language and

SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, Doña Ana County said it's accepting interest forms from community members that want to serve on a committee related to the Project Jupiter data center. The Community Monitoring Committee will consist of 11 members, the county said. It breaks down to: Two representatives from

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

A jury has acquitted the man accused in the fatal stabbing of Julio Guevara outside an Allup’s store in Taos last year.

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Window Rock District Court issued several orders addressing the issues in Curley v. Nygren, including rulings affirming the authority of the Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley concerning the Legislative Branch budget and the Office of the Controller Aug. 5. Curley, on

The state committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health infrastructure on Friday approved more than $40 million in plans to restore services across several rural areas.

New Mexico Environment Department officials said this week that the Los Alamos National Laboratory has not complied with its February demands aimed at quickly and safely stopping the spread of a massive underground chromium plume that recently reached the boundaries of a nearby Pueblo.

BERNALILLO — Three Sandoval County commissioners have picked a member for the salary commissio ...

Rio Rancho unanimously approved two childcare projects, expanding preschool and daycare options across the city.

Corrupt ex-Democrat House leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all federal counts Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the state Legislature, was convicted Friday on all federal counts in a sprawling corruption case tied to millions of dollars meant

Important update: The Roswell City Council will also hold a special public hearing at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, about the proposed 0.25% Local Option Gross Receipts T…

City leaders upheld variances for two 50-foot lots, clearing the way for homes despite residents’ objections.

BERNALILLO — Three bond questions were approved by the Sandoval County County Commission Aug. 12.At ...

BERNALILLO — Fire crews that responded to the more than 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire were rec ...

A New Mexico state senator is calling for a moratorium on uranium mining, saying the state needs to hold off on new permits until emerging extraction technology is better understood and the state develops a regulatory framework that “reflects the needs of our communities, the needs of our economic base,

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Three men pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after September 2025 shooting near Hermosa Heights Elementary School and Young Park in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico, John Anthony Orta, 24, Steven Mendoza, 22, and Luis Angel

Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17. The rehabilitation project extends from milepost 180 to milepost 184.9 and includes a 3-inch mill and fill of

Local law enforcement agencies discuss their perspective

State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting. “We’re no longer talking about hypothetical situations,” said Nick Brown, Washington state’s Democratic attorney general, noting the president’s push to

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a recent advocacy trip, members of the Law and Order Committee met with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., congressional staff, members of the New Mexico delegation, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Majority to advance federal priorities related to public safety, education

The New Mexico Department of Health announced this week that an unvaccinated adult in southeastern New Mexico tested positive for measles, marking the state’s 18th case this year as the U.S. sees its highest number of cases in more than three decades.

Bernalillo Elementary celebrates with pep rally

Suspects allegedly transported $60,650 in cash potentially tied to criminal activity

This Optic front page is from August, 9, 1999. The date was blacked out on the microfilm image. The New Mexico rifle team broke camp this morning at Camp McDonald and will leave at midnight for Camp Perry where they will compete with all the teams of the United States

A recent poll and classification by national House Democrats signal district could be a close election

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Vallecitos man after he allegedly threatened a store clerk with a rifle after refusing to sell him alcohol. Deputy John Greene arrested Louie Torrez, 59, on July 9 after finding him just down the road from

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

First up: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory may be considering a sale – and investors took notice. The Durango-based company’s stock jumped overnight from 66 cents a share to a dollar ninety-three after a federal filing said its strategic review could...

As the last sweet notes of summer fade into fall and cooler weather arrives, Sol Food Café and Market beckons locals and visitors to sample its international menu and tempting desserts.

Paul T. Bigley, of Gallup, died Aug. 10. He was 67. He was born in Gallup on May 5, 1959. Paul was preceded in death by his father John Patrick Bigley; his mother Maureen Lillian Skinner; and his sister Avril Stamps. He is survived by his daughters Mariah Almy and

In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.

A bear sleeps in a pine tree on Tuesday in a Durango neighborhood while waiting for nightfall to begin its search for food. Wild food sources are difficult to find this year, so more bears are in town searching for...

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba jury convicted a Santa Fe man guilty of misdemeanor battery charges after a five-day trial. Jurors convicted Jerdarious Raphealito, 26, on July 29, on four counts of battery against a household member and one count of resisting arrest. The battery against

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Monday, July 17 to

Investigation into cause of natural gas spill, operator response continues after 20 months

After a 2025 City Council resolution, residents are taking next step

This build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Lucas Gomez-Lopez received a sentence of 21 months on an immigration charge after federal prosecutors took over his case from local prosecutors. Gomez-Lopez, 38, allegedly shot and killed Marcelino Herrera, 41, in an apparent case of self-defense on Aug. 18, 2024. Santa Fe County

Offense carries the day in scrimmage.

Maggie Magierski, the Indigenous Garden coordinator at Fort Lewis College, talks about a red yucca plant and others in the desert section of the garden on Thursday. FLC staff and volunteers said a prayer for each of the 150 plants...

Insurance, larger health system force physicians into ethical conflicts; makes it harder to provide quality care

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

The thefts involved stealing crude oil from oil and gas facilities in eastern New Mexico, around Hobbs and Carlsbad, and selling it below market rate, including to unknowing midstream oil buyers in Texas.

Low snowpack, early spring heat created early runoff

Jemez Historic Site will host its annual celebration for Pueblo Independence Day. The celebration begins early Sunday morning with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jeme…

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDOW) recently announced the acquisition of nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley, protecting critical habitat for native f…

The three remaining routes for the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) have been canceled, including one that would have run through eastern New M…

Young people can make a difference, one step at a time

The majority of water contamination linked to oil and gas spills in New Mexico happens in a county that includes much of Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a culturally and spiritually significant site for many Pueblos and tribes that the Trump administration is proposing to open up to more oil

Federal funding cuts have pitted many of New Mexico’s 8,000 nonprofit organizations against each other in a fight for private foundation funding, but a recent report from a New Mexico consulting firm says that pressure actually presents an opportunity to transform the sector statewide.

Democratic lawmakers proposed nearly 250 bills in state capitols this year seeking to limit federal immigration efforts as they sought to push back against what they view as federal government overreach. In a new report tallying 2026 action, State Futures, a nonprofit coordinating hundreds of Democratic lawmakers across the states,

The Babylon Bee is taking New Mexico to court over a state law that requires warning labels on certain AI-generated political content, arguing the mandate threatens political satire by forcing comedians to explain the joke before readers can laugh. The Christian satire site filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against New

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A former Camino Real Middle School teacher/coach arrested for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student faces two new felony charges for sexual contact with a child, court documents said. On April 22, Las Cruces police said they arrested Wyatt Cornelius and alleged he had

ROSWELL, N.M. (KVIA) -- The FBI Albuquerque Division seeks information about three murders that happened in Roswell, New Mexico, between June and July. According to an FBI poster, authorities found two men's bodies in a river channel and a third outside of Roswell. The FBI hasn't identified any suspects yet.

[caption id="attachment_107775" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Mikaela Johnson for the Daily Press)Southwest New Mexico Council of Governmen...

[caption id="attachment_107778" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo Courtesy of Ruth Giegerich)Jason Lockett, Grant County public works director, le...

[caption id="attachment_107776" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Silver City Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith talks about his j...

The private equity firm seeking to acquire New Mexico’s largest electric provider has returned more than $13 million in dividends it earned from a stock sale that state utility regulators in July determined to be illegal, recent filings show.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that allow immigrants in the country without permanent legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they live. The suits, filed Aug. 10, are part of a larger push from the

Nevada’s top Colorado River negotiator said lower-basin states are still pressing for adjustments and attempting to forge consensus-based alternatives before federally mandated water cuts are finalized. Last month, the Bureau of Reclamation released its long-awaited 10-year plan to manage worsening water shortages along the Colorado River, including deep cuts to

GoFundMe launches to help Strater Hotel chef Jeff Clark with medical bills

While sales tax approval provided life raft, departments instructed to refrain from growing

Share price increased dramatically when information became public

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-After distributing more than 1,500 pet food aid bags last year, the Schumacher Grant has set a goal of 3,000 bags for 2026 and is asking the community to help with pet food donations and volunteer time. The Schumacher Grant is partnering with Casa de Peregrinos for

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won’t just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in […]

By Amanda MartinezSpecial to the SUN The Española City Council approved a restructuring of the Española Police Department that will raise the pay for two lieutenants and bring a captain into the department. The changes will not increase the department’s budget. Two patrol officer positions will remain frozen and the

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won’t just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in the program — they’ll raise care and insurance costs for everyone else, too. Presbyterian Delivery System President Chad Aduddell told

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Duke City could see more than 200 high-tech jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investment if the City Council approves […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Paintbrushes, blank canvases and a ticking clock come together as Art Battle makes its Albuquerque debut this weekend. Art Battle Albuquerque brings 12 artists […]

With summer winding down, it seems like everyone is trying to get in their last kicks of the season. Events of all kinds are popping up all over town. There’s […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Southeast Albuquerque residents and business owners near the airport are demanding answers about how an overnight drug treatment shelter has been allowed to operate […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Southeast Albuquerque residents and business owners near the airport are demanding answers about how an overnight drug treatment shelter has been allowed to operate without a required permit since November after city staff gave “incorrect advice,” setting up a fight before City Councilors who

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Duke City could see more than 200 high-tech jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investment if the City Council approves $3.1 million in city and state incentives for three local companies in cybersecurity, quantum computing and aerospace. The three proposed

“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.

After forty-four years, the Las Vegas Arts Council’s beloved annual showcase of local and regional art and crafts is getting a makeover, with a new name, The People’s Festival of Art and Culture, a new location, in the Historic Railroad Avenue District, and a new date, Sept. 26. The Las

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN After a bumpy season that went awry because of an early season coaching change, a lack of numbers and some questionable discipline, the McCurdy High School football program brings renewed vigor and purpose to the field. “I think we’re going to surprise some people,”

By Cadie Carrillo Special to the SUN Students are getting ready to return to classrooms for the 2026–27 School Year, but high school schedules across Rio Arriba County show notably different academic and career opportunities depending on where they go to school. Master schedules obtained by the Rio Grande SUN

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN It’s a short slide down the bench for Walter Bustos. Bustos, who played basketball at Española Valley in the early 1980s before graduating in 1985, is the new McCurdy High School boys hoops coach, replacing Ernesto Espinoza, who retired after 10 seasons and a

By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer As school districts around the country work to develop guidelines for how students should use AI chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini, they may find themselves referring to a model policy two Española Valley High School students had a hand in crafting. Gabriela

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A Rio Arriba jury convicted a Medanales man on a felony charge and three other offenses in a case from 2021. Following a two-day trial, including jury selection, jurors found Joel Maestas, 42, guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, a fourth degree

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Hatch chile smell is still in the air and the summer still has plenty of weekend left. Rio Rancho and its neighbors pack Aug. 14-16 with free concerts, local markets, community traditions and one of the biggest free family events of the year. Friday:

A new $7.9 million public health office opens on Friday in Roswell, giving Chaves County residents a larger, modern space for family and children's medical services, v…

There was no grass on the Lions Hondo Little League baseball field in 1956. There was no restroom, a stand that could seat maybe 20 people and a fence made of staves.

As a horse-drawn caisson slowly carried the flag-draped casket of retired Brig. Gen. Jack Fox through Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery on Saturday, the silence was…

The fascinating story of a real-life ghostbuster

People interested in learning about data centers being planned within Roswell and Chaves County are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by the Roswell-Chaves Cou…

Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.

Near Taos along the Rio Grande, fishing for brown trout near the John Dunn Bridge was good using red Copper John flies.

Some residents report mixed, and occasionally unexpected, levels of ambidexterity

Full-day program at Puesta del Sol starts year with nearly 100 students enrolled

By Tom Wright If you like free stuff, you could be a socialist and that could include all of us. However, if you have lived long enough, you realize there is no such thing as a free lunch. Everything has a cost. The underlying and silent issue is, who is

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN Expectations could not be higher for the Pojoaque Valley High School football team. And rightfully so. Coming off a No. 4 seed in the Class 3A state playoffs and the Elks’ first-ever home postseason game, the team is ready to take that next step

By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN The third person who pleaded guilty to the string of armed robberies that culminated in the murder, by Ricky Martinez, of a Blake’s Lotaburger employee in 2022, is set to be sentenced later this month. While Martinez, 34, pleaded guilty to second degree murder

Thank You for Everything, Tasia “The Change Makers’ How New Mexico Became The Land of Women’s Equality” by Tasia Young is an incredible book. Tasia spoke about her book at Bookworks in Albuquerque on 7/23/2026. So many of us were there and her book sold out that evening. Tasia went

By Sherry Robinson All She Wrote We value privacy so much in New Mexico it’s a personal ethic. That’s the first of four reasons why Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at the Zorro Ranch could go undetected for years. Epstein bought 10,000 acres in southern Santa Fe County from the family of

Cal ThomasTribune Content Agency President Trump and members of his administration are (pick your metaphor) whistling past the graveyard, engaging in wishful thinking and/or deluding themselves into believing a demon can be transformed into an angel. The Trump administration has announced a “deal” has been reached between the terrorist group

By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN It’s another year of change for the Española Valley High School football team as the Sundevils are under the tutelage of their third head coach in as many years. But new coach Frank Galvan has seen a strong core of talent for Española in

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

Santa Fe Brewing will open tap room in Las Cruces More Stories Legal push to stop Project Jupiter hearing fails Doña Ana County seeks residents for Project Jupiter oversight committee Teen pleads guilty in fatal Las Cruces party shooting Ex-GOP treasurer stays in jail after fatal crash County approves community

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) last week implemented a key change to its public comment portal to protect members of the public from any fraud…

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite President Trump’s executive order signed Monday, accor…

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August.

SILVER CITY — A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building.

Boy Scouts from Roswell and East Grand Plains were taking the city's annual traffic count, counting the number of people coming into Roswell on the four main highways …

Following a supplier-initiated recall by Ron's Home Style Foods, Albertsons Companies has announced the voluntarily recall of 59 store-made items due to possible salmo…

‘Bury the Barrels’ campaign urges DOE to comply with state effort to increase New Mexico nuclear waste in repository

Two Democratic New Mexico state lawmakers pitched a panel of their colleagues on taking up a data center moratorium in the 2027 legislative session.

SANTA FE — New Mexico will direct $700 million into college and university infrastructure starting this fall, as the Higher Education Department begins a multiyear rol…

Would it be better to have more data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) storage and processing sites or to reduce our reliance on computers and mobile devices?

At Tuesday's Roswell Independent School District (RISD) meeting, city manager Hess Yntema was sworn in as the newest member of the board.

CEDAR CREST, N.M. (KVIA) -- A bear bit a man while he walked his dogs near Cedar Crest, New Mexico, the state wildlife department said Wednesday. The bear's bite caused non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife officers are investigating the bite and secured the area, it

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, Congressman Gabe Vasquez toured La Mancha Wetlands Restoration Project in Las Cruces to explore solutions for water conservation along the Rio Grande and water-related issues across New Mexico. Prolonged droughts, snowpack and climate change impacted the river, Rep. Vasquez said. "As it's getting hotter,

Las Vegas’ trees, shrubs and ideas for new water infrastructure following the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are key elements in a management plan recently implemented by the city. The Urban Forestry Management Plan was discussed and adopted by the city of Las Vegas during a regular city council meeting on

RRPS facilities director provides update on district's bond projects

Dodd responds to heated day from Puesta Del Sol

UPDATE (Aug. 13, 2026): A CRRUA spokesperson said the project finished and crews are restoring water pressure to Aspen Drive. Once service restores, customers may see water discoloration. CRRUA recommended waiting until the water runs clear before washing laundry. The discoloration should clear within 24 hours, but if it continues,

Taos United Community Church, located at 209E & F Camino De La Merced in Taos, announced the launch of a new pastoral leadership team, the Shepherd Body, in an Aug. 8 press release. The new structural model shares leadership across four...

The Eighth Judicial District Court has reintroduced its Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Mediation and Settlement Program, giving people with pending civil or probate cases in Taos, Colfax and Union counties another option for resolving...

A jury trial for Alden Lujan began this week in 8th Judicial District Court, where jurors will decide whether the fatal stabbing of Julio Guevara outside an Allsup’s store in Taos in 2025 was second-degree murder or self-defense. Lujan is charged...

Opposition to Kit Carson Electric Co-op’s hydrogen project in Questa took a legal turn Friday (Aug. 7), when two Questa-area acequia associations filed a complaint against the federal government in federal court. The complaint asks the United...

Taos Ski Valley Village officials are urging residents to use caution around the community trash compactor after a bear learned how to open the compactor door and was found inside the unit, according to Village of Taos Ski Valley press...

Taos Schools staff donning orange-black jerseys, tutus and Taos Tiger mascot suits packed the Taos Center for the Arts, cheering raucously as the district kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with a convocation Friday (Aug. 7). “This jersey...

The scent of sizzling beef chow mein and kimchi fried rice wafts through Earth Oven’s kitchen, where owner Fen “Judy” Wang fills and pinches each dumpling closed by hand. The dough is stuffed with pork, cabbage, chicken or soup, then placed in a...

A man detained by police while traveling with a missing 14-year-old Navajo girl in a van through Taos on Thursday (Aug. 6) has been cleared of wrongdoing, according to investigators with the Taos County Sheriff’s Office. “The male was also...

Melissa Casias, the Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared from Ranchos de Taos in June 2025, and whose remains were discovered by a hiker almost a year later, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy...

Reports made to the Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from August 3, 2026 – August, 9, 2026 were not released to the Taos News by press time. Taos Police Department’s records custodian, Rebecca Rodriguez, said the dispatch logs...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 17-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday for the shooting death of a 21-year-old during a house party in Las Cruces, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced. Kenneth Perez also pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — For more than a decade, Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque has brought together New Mexicans curious about plant-based living, animal advocacy and healthier ways […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political […]