Loving senior quarterback Marquise Granger and Carlsbad sophomore cross country runner Soledad Martinez were named Athletes of the Week. Readers can vote for the next standout high school athlete from Carlsbad or Loving at currentargus.com. This week’s nominees include Jaxson Duarte, Rider Gonzalez, Brinley Brantley and seventh-grade cross country runner

Dennis Franchione, the coach who led the New Mexico Lobo football team for six seasons, including to a championship game, has passed away. The post Former New Mexico Lobo football coach passes away at 75 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Grant County commissioners will hear from the developer of a proposed large-scale data center in southern Grant County during Thursday’s […]

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month and there's now help if cost is keeping New Mexico parents from buying a crib for their baby. The post New Mexico is giving out free portable cribs appeared first on KOB 4 .

The former U.S. Army officer convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad in December in what would be the first military execution in more than 65 years. The announcement stunned an attorney who had represented

The New Mexico Alliance for Life has accused the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center of making plans to purchase Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., to provide abortions and other reproductive healthcare services. But that’s not quite true. UNM Health Sciences Center spokesperson Chris Ramirez said

San Juan County voter registration is up

Malie Satete, 16, a junior softball player at West Las Vegas High School, poses for a photograph promoting her recent verbal agreement to play for the University of Mississippi. The photo was taken during her Sept. 24 and 25 campus visit in Oxford, Mississippi. After a campus visit, 16-year-old West

Carlsbad volleyball hosted Pink Out Night during Tuesday’s match against Goddard, raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and survivors through pink jerseys, T-shirt sales and a cake auction. Goddard swept the Cavegirls 3-0 in their final non-district match. Carlsbad, now 7-7, opens District 5-4A play Tuesday against Hobbs

A political ad targeting Rep. Gabe Vasquez has sparked scrutiny over its claims about his stance on law enforcement and the involvement of retired officers in the ad.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain High School volleyball team shook off a mid-match lapse and rode a gritty, disciplined performance at the net to defeat Sandia Prep 3-1 on Tuesday night, staying unbeaten in district play. The Lady Timberwolves took the District 5-3A matchup 25-21, 17-25, 26-24, 25-18,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Carter Betonie scored two first-half goals and Noah Gomez added insurance after the break as East Mountain shut out Oak Grove Classical Academy 3-0 in District 1-3A boys soccer play Tuesday. With the road victory, East Mountain improved to 12-3 overall and 3-2 in district play, while

In an endorsement video, former President Barack Obama says New Mexico has an opportunity to elect "a real fighter" as its next governor in De…

Artesia residents can showcase their Halloween creativity in the Artesia Public Library’s Fall/Halloween Decoration Contest. Entries will be accepted at the library, 205 W. Quay Ave., from Oct. 17 through Oct. 22. Public judging begins Oct. 24 and continues through Halloween on Oct. 31. Entry details are available at the

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Otero County. The post Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Today, the Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension will have 18 countries represented. The "It's a Beautiful World" balloon will lead the mass ascension.

Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview. The post XTERRA for the rest: A non-competitor’s look at the XTERRA World Championships appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Sports scores and upcoming events from around the county. The post Lincoln County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Tim Funk honored for expanding group’s community and economic impact

There's now an easy way for you to keep track of poison exposures in your area and across New Mexico through a new state dashboard. The post UNM College of Pharmacy launches state poison exposure dashboard appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico native Lillie Kolich has a voice coach after every chair turned toward her during her performance Tuesday night on "The Voice". The post New Mexico singer advances on “The Voice” appeared first on KOB 4 .

Police investigating baggie of fentanyl powder located on school sidewalk

Children flocked to static displays and tried on police gear

The Bureau of Land Management, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, manages federal public land in New Mexico and offers the lease sales quarterly for oil and gas companies to acquire access to the lands for energy development. The post BLM Proposes February Oil and Gas Lease

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Wednesday is set to feature above-average warmth but otherwise nearly picture-perfect conditions with warm temperatures and a little wind. Showers and storms will be possible in the high terrain for northern and western New Mexico this afternoon and evening, with little accumulation expected. Daytime highs will reach

ITHACA, New York (AP) — Some Cornell students staged a sit-in at a dining hall and vowed not to spend money on campus Wednesday to protest sexual violence and how the university has handled complaints, in the latest expression of outrage over an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity

BOLIVIA, N.C. (AP) — A prosecutor announced Wednesday that he would seek the death penalty against a former Marine charged in a mass shooting last year that left three people dead and several others wounded. “We are not blind to who this defendant is,” Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David

An area of towering rock spires in southeastern Arizona known among Native Americans as the Land of Standing-Up Rocks is poised to become the nation’s newest national park. Legislation to create Chiricahua National Park is expected to be transmitted to the White House in coming days for President Donald Trump’s

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier Wednesday, a day before the ship returns home to San Diego after a record-long deployment in support of the Iran war. The Presidential Unit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump’s administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that the ads are illegal government-sponsored propaganda

The EPA announced plans to roll back methane rules and other regulations on the oil and gas industry at the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association…

Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview. The post XTERRA for the rest: A non-competitor’s look at the XTERRA World Championships appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Carlsbad’s Farmers and Makers Market returned to the downtown courthouse lawn Saturday, Oct. 3, after a brief relocation to Halagueno Arts Park. The fall event featured succulents, crafts, face painting, 3-D printed figures, live music by JJ Aguilar and Breast Cancer Awareness activities. A nearby Carlsbad Car Club show added

Officials urge applicants to verify unexpected payment demands after fraudulent invoices falsely claiming to represent the village began circulating

Hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta can land just about anywhere – except for Kirtland Air Force Base. The post Hot air balloon pilot cited for landing at Kirtland AFB appeared first on KOB 4 .

The yellow flag is flying after the green flag was given on the fifth day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which is set to feature the Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension. The post Balloon Fiesta Day 5: Yellow flag flies after Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension launch

Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview. The post XTERRA for the rest: A non-competitor’s look at the XTERRA World Championships appeared first on Ruidoso News .

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago. Industry groups said they appreciate President Donald Trump’s executive order expanding the use of a

NEW YORK (AP) — Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks packed a federal appeals courtroom in New York City on Wednesday as three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed. The judges revealed through their questions that there are still many

MADRID (AP) — María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez led the way on social media offering his condolences after housing activists and

A federal appeals court has reversed convictions linked to the death of a child at a remote compound in Amalia County, where the Taos County Sheriff’s Office arrested a group accused of kidnapping children and training to carry out acts of...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...

Reflecting on Matthew 22:1-14, this message explores God’s open invitation to the banquet and the responsibility to live transformed lives. Through New Testament teachings on spiritual “clothing,” it connects holiness, humility, sincere prayer, and compassionate Christian action. Readers are invited to worship at First Christian Church, Sundays at 10:30 a.m.,

PORTALES - Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team had already sprung one upset during the week. The Greyhounds came painfully close to another on Friday night. West Texas A&M scored the final three points in Game 5 and escaped with a 25-13, 15-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-11 Lone Star Conference victory

From Cameroon to Roswell, sophomore Debrice Ashung has become a four-sport varsity athlete for the Coyotes. The post From Cameroon to Roswell appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino has added two Jackpot Blitz digital poker tables to its main casino floor. The dealer-less touchscreen games automatically deal virtual cards and use a random number generator, offering Texas hold ’em and other poker experiences without physical cards, chips, or cash. The

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul also warns against premature judgment, reserving disclosure of the heart’s purposes for God. The post Rev. David Rogers: Public stewardship and the Kennedy Center appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The chief lawyer for New Mexico’s Office of the State Engineer told legislators this week that the state is pushing back against the Trump administration’s announcement of a “waiver” of all the state’s laws and regulations regarding the use of groundwater to aid construction of a border wall.

A month of planning and new help from artificial intelligence powers the colorful aerial show that greets balloon festival crowds each morning

State police say two people wanted on felony embezzlement warrants were arrested after fleeing from a Grant County residence and hiding in nearby vegetation

Pilots from 17 countries are taking part in the Flight of the Nations mass ascension at Balloon Fiesta

A glowing white sign invites shoppers to learn about a piece of cloth that bears the image of a man that some believe to be Jesus Christ. The post Can you find Jesus at White Sands Mall? appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Casandra Christopher is wanted on one count of embezzlement after she allegedly stole over $21,000 from the Allsup’s on U.S. Highway 70. The post Alamogordo woman charged with embezzling from Allsup’s appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The grand jury indicted Tammy Hale, 50, on Sept. 22, on the charges for alleged fraud perpetrated against four people between 2024 and June 2026. The post Bookkeeper indicted on four counts of fraud appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, he updates us on the horse that was infected with New World Screwworm, talks about a recent candidate forum, and more.

James E. “Jim” Dyson, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2026. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, to Jack and Janet Dyson, Jim moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico, in 1967. Shortly after graduating from high school, Jim began his career at Los Alamos National Laboratory at just 17 years

Delbert Anderson recognized as one of eight luminaries

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Renowned show comes to Henderson Fine Arts Center on Oct. 23

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal appeals court has vacated kidnapping convictions in a case involving the death of a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia in 2017 and later turned up dead at a squalid compound in New Mexico. The boy’s father and other family members were sentenced

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Opal Lee, the lifelong Texan and a driving force in making Juneteenth a federal holiday, spent her 100th birthday on Wednesday at the center of celebrations in her hometown that included a scheduled visit by former first lady Michelle Obama. Lee was on hand for

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School board member brings community ties and leadership experience to new nonprofit role

The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources is accepting public comment on Copper Flat, a proposed mining operation that has a new mine waste plan that the company says will significantly reduce its use of fresh water in Sierra County.

Nadia and James are caught in the midst of a strict anti-immigration America that has brought devastation upon their little family as they seek their way through the struggle. Will their love surpass the pain that’s ripping their family...

Attendees filled Main Street in downtown Las Cruces during National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. The annual community-building event brought residents together with first responders and service organizations throughout downtown, with...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion. Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payments, which

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday for second- and fifth-round draft picks. Philadelphia receives a fifth-round selection in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028. Baltimore also gets a seventh-rounder in 2027 in the deal. The 27-year-old Jurgens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — FBI agents thwarted a terror attack by a teenager on the Mall of America after monitoring him for nearly two years and ultimately supplying him with the AK-47 he planned to use, authorities said Wednesday. The 18-year-old had been on the FBI’s radar since December 2024, when

The trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago began Wednesday with the prosecution alleging she was killed in a fit of rage by a stranger who left his DNA all over the crime scene. The defense said the evidence doesn’t add up.

The Albuquerque Democrat told Santa Fe officers she was the "president of the state Senate" and state police would handle the investigation.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week. “Hot for Hockey” episodes about the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, among other topics, were on Spotify last week when the season

This image released by S&S/Element shows a recipe for Popo's wontons from the cookbook, ‘Have You Eaten Yet?,’ by Ming-Na Wen. (Jennifer Chong/S&S/Element via AP) Wontons hold a special place in my heart. Sitting around our kitchen table making wontons is something I loved doing with my mother as a

In this image from video provided by WBIR-TV, Christa Pike cries after being sentenced to death on March 30, 1996 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (WBIR-TV via AP) NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Christa Pike is awake and speaking after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee. Executioners tried twice to administer lethal

Christa Pike regaining consciousness and speaking a week after receiving two doses of execution drugs in Tennessee has astonished even some medical professionals and left many people wondering: How did she survive? Attorneys for Pike, 50, called her recovery “medically unprecedented” after she was placed on a ventilator following the

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents asked state regulators last week to test PNM’s meters. Now the regulators’ own staff wants to do exactly that. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s […]

Firefighting teams addressing the lighting-caused fire near Cundiyó are still monitoring the fire via infrared flyovers to identify remaining …

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents asked state regulators last week to test PNM’s meters. Now the regulators’ own staff wants to do exactly that. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff filed a petition Tuesday asking commissioners to authorize a formal investigation into PNM’s estimated and delayed

Delinquent balances totals $1.2 million across 453 properties in 2025

LOS ALAMOS ARTS COUNCIL NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Arts and Crafts Fair is back this weekend and the community is invited to join more than 70 vendors from all over the region, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 in Central Park Square. Pick up a

BEEHAUS NEWS RELEASE Artist Margarita Ryan is inviting community members to take part in The Lives We Carried, a public art project about people who moved to Los Alamos, or changed the course of their lives here, because of a partner’s work or opportunity. Margarita will record participants’ stories in

Before a big weather event even happens — like a hurricane, flood, or snowstorm — government officials in the United States have the power to call for a state of emergency, a fast-track way to free up resources to help with public safety during an anticipated natural disaster. In a

Kevin is mellow, sweet and loves being with people. Courtesy In response to the outbreak of New World Screwworm in the U.S., the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced up to $500,000 in emergency funding that will be available through its New World Screwworm Direct

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s first Ebola case, a patient who travelled for weeks by road and air through three countries without being detected until he arrived in Nairobi, has raised questions about border control and how to trace the virus across countries. The patient, a Kenyan man, had been

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment. A proposed rule would require schools to pay the fee for every student

BY KEVIN HOLSAPPLELos Alamos Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I can’t be at your meeting this evening so I am writing to urge the Commission to recommend a critical revision to the housing policies and implementation tools in the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan (PLAN Los Alamos): future

Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview.

The Office of the State Engineer intends to fight the federal government’s purported waiver of New Mexico water laws.

The Doña Ana County Commission unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews — who had signed nondisclosure agreements with developers behind the massive and controversial Project Jupiter data center — without cause July 21.

A pair of abortion-related half-truths tied to Northern New Mexico circulated on social media and in anti-abortion publications in recent weeks.

Gregg Hull (Journal)Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull faced off with the cost-of-living crisis and scored, but to win the argument his messaging may need to be sharpened.While Santa Fe is tied in knots over what to do with billions of oil revenue flowing into state coffers—and as voters suffer exceptionally

New Mexico’s State Land Office raised minimum bonding requirements for oil and gas companies operating on State Trust land, increasing financial assurances from $10,000–$25,000 to at least $150,000 per company. The change aims to cover rising costs of plugging abandoned wells, but industry groups say it duplicates state requirements and

Opinion columnist Sherry Robinson examines what Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull reveal—and conceal—in New Mexico’s governor’s race. Haaland has avoided debates and proposes budget work, CYFD oversight changes, and a data-center moratorium. Hull emphasizes education and CYFD reform, local control, and economic-development deals, but remains unclear about his relationship with

Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta is drawing large crowds and boosting sales for vendors and local businesses across the city.

Artesia volleyball take care of Ruidoso on Tuesday night.

Lady Dogs’ soccer team is on a roll.

The Artesia boys’ soccer team opened district play with a victory over Portales on Saturday at Robert Chase Field, giving the Bulldogs a memorable Senior Night.

October’s cooler temperatures are improving trout fishing across northern New Mexico. Anglers found good results with PowerBait at Lake Maloya, Pat’s Rubber Legs along the Pecos River, olive streamers near Questa, and nightcrawlers in the San Juan River’s quality waters. Catfish were also biting well at Oasis Lake State Park

From downtown to Tech Center and onward to Bodo Industrial Park

San Miguel Catholic Church, San Miguel, New Mexico (Source: Google) SAN MIGUEL, N.M. — Candidates for Doña Ana County Commission District 1 will participate in a public forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at San Miguel Parish Hall, 19217 South N.M. Hwy. 28. Southwest Organizing Project and

The governor of Okinawa has demanded the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern Japanese island. The statement Wednesday by Gov. Genta Koja follows the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman. Koja, who took office

Today *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *City of Clovis Revenue Review Committee – 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30

Chavez family gives $1 million to St. Pius athletics Albuquerque Journal

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media A prank call that came into Raton Dispatch about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening October 6, 2026, sent Raton PD, Colfax County deputies and New Mexico State Police to an address on Oliver Avenue. A call came into dispatch from a male caller indicating that he…

New dashboard spotlights pretrial detention disparities Albuquerque Journal

Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez campaigned across conservative southeastern New Mexico seeking a third term in Congress, emphasizing stronger safety oversight at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and more balanced management of public lands beyond oil and gas. He criticized Republican challenger Greg Cunningham as a Trump loyalist, while Cunningham accused

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Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez campaigned across conservative southeastern New Mexico seeking a third term in Congress, emphasizing stronger safety oversight at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and more balanced management of public lands beyond oil and gas. He criticized Republican challenger Greg Cunningham as a Trump loyalist, while Cunningham accused

LAS CRUCES – A teenager has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge following a vehicle-pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of another juvenile

Albuquerque – On October 6th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was alerted about a stolen vehicle near Central Ave and San Mateo Blvd NE. An officer attempted a traffic stop and initially the vehicle came to a stop but as is often the case they decided to flee. According to

Albuquerque – On October 6th, 2026, an Albuquerque Police Department officer was patrolling the War Zone when he observed a Dodge Challenger on the side of the road. According to the criminal complaint, the officer saw the driver do a hand-to-hand drug deal. That driver has since been identified as

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Alamogordo is seeking contractor bids for a $12 million aquatic center designed to replace the deteriorating city pool. The 22,507-square-foot facility will feature a 10-lane pool and tension-fabric structure. To control costs, the city made several amenities optional and is prioritizing qualified contractors with natatorium experience. Groundbreaking is expected in

The Alamogordo News is letting you decide on the best Otero County sports star each week. The post Vote now for Alamogordo’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Alamogordo News .

At 80, Bruce Wacker is preparing for his ninth XTERRA World Championship, competing in Ruidoso’s full-distance triathlon despite a hip replacement and three years away from racing. With decades of international competition, travel and adventure behind him, Wacker continues pursuing the sport for the challenge, camaraderie and opportunity to experience

The Carlsbad Community Foundation honored the Carlsbad High School Class of ’62 with its Legacy Award for exceptional collective philanthropy and service. Established in 2001 with a $1,000 gift, the class’s scholarship fund has grown beyond $220,000, now providing up to five annual $1,000 scholarships to CHS seniors in perpetuity.

Roswell’s Coyotes blanked Carlsbad 10-0 Tuesday night in District 5-4A play, closing the first half of district action. The Cavemen (2-14-1, 0-3) begin the second half at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Hobbs against the Eagles, who won the series opener 8-0 on Sept. 29. Carlsbad’s season ends Oct. 20 against

The Carlsbad Cavegirls fell 1-0 to the Roswell Lady Coyotes Tuesday night, completing the first half of District 5-4A play at 0-1-1. After struggling in the opening half, Carlsbad improved after halftime and created several chances. The Cavegirls return to district action Tuesday against Hobbs, seeking to avenge a previous

Officials overseeing New Mexico’s second largest county are urging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to declare an emergency due to recent floods they estimate have caused at least $15 million in damages to public infrastructure.

WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid Social Security number is now enrolled in a tax-advantaged investment account, titled a “Trump Account,” President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Parents must claim the accounts by downloading a Trump Account mobile app. Children born from 2025 through 2028 will

The Department of Homeland Security obtained tens of millions of unspecified records as part of a sweeping nationwide effort to find voter fraud, according to internal DHS reports, and weighed using undercover agents to investigate voter registration efforts by nonprofit groups. The reports from May and June by Homeland Security

Staff for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission are asking commissioners to authorize a formal investigation into the state’s largest electric provider after widespread customer complaints of exceedingly expensive bills. In a Tuesday filing, they wrote that electric provider PNM in July began estimating residential customer bills, rather than obtaining

As they await a federal decision on a potential nationwide ban on telehealth abortions, anti-abortion activists plan to push more states to require women to visit a doctor’s office, get an ultrasound or wait before they can get abortion pills. Under its current guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Christian Guerrero surprised Susie Sass with a proposal amid hundreds of hot air balloons, fulfilling a dream she had shared early in their relationship.

A federal appeals court has vacated kidnapping convictions in a case involving the death of a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia in 2017 and later turned up dead at a squalid compound near Taos.

A pipeline rupture near La Boca, New Mexico, along the Colorado state line, caused flames to rise 50 to 100 feet, with fire crews working to contain the blaze.

Recent rain storms exposed a major leak at the Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park. The post Recent storms leave damage at Tinkertown Museum appeared first on KOB 4 .

A ruptured Harvest natural gas line produced 50- to 100-foot flames Tuesday afternoon in the Four Corners region. The post Natural gas line rupture sparks fire in Four Corners region appeared first on KOB 4 .

Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez received an extra 30 days in jail and a stern warning after a recent DWI arrest violated his probation. The post Diego Sanchez held in jail after DWI arrest violated his probation appeared first on KOB 4 .

The FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle. Authorities announced Wednesday that the 18-year-old had been under investigation for nearly two years, trading messages with a confidential informant. A federal complaint says Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson. Collins argues she has maintained political independence by voting against Trump's agenda. Collins is running for reelection in a race Democrats hope win as they try to

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign. They have $1 billion at their disposal but worry it may not be enough to counter President Donald Trump's unpopularity and other challenges. The Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. has been spending heavily on critical races, but some

Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The focus is on continuity, showcasing a vast array of intellectual properties like “Top Gun” and “Harry Potter.” The merger will eventually unify streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+, though

The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

President Donald Trump has announced that all Americans under age 18 are being automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, which are set up by the government to invest in stocks. Parents and legal guardians need formally claim the accounts by using the program’s website or mobile phone app. Meanwhile, Trump’s push

A top official with the World Health Organization says the U.N. health agency doesn’t know how a lab employee in Siberia died amid concerns about plague. She called on Russia to provide more information. Maria Van Kerkhove is WHO director of Epidemic and Pandemic Management. She said the agency doesn’t

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices. Current federal law bans most robocalls to cellphones without prior consent. If granted, the petition could allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices in unsolicited wireless calls. The Republican-led

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States. It's the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment. A proposed rule would require schools to pay the fee for every student who

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures. Leo on Wednesday opened a weeklong and closed-door conference assessing the implementation of Pope Francis' 2016 document “The Joy of Love.” The document covers a host of issues relating to how the Catholic Church

Christa Pike has regained consciousness and is speaking a week after receiving two doses of execution drugs in Tennessee. Her attorneys called her recovery “medically unprecedented” after she was placed on a ventilator following the bungled Sept. 30 attempt to make her the first woman put to death in Tennessee

Nearly a month after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russian sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham, bipartisan leadership in the Senate is urging the administration to act to help Ukraine. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators said most of

A series of audiobooks the NHL launched to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre is no longer available online. A league spokesperson told The Associated Press that the “Hot for Hockey” episodes were specific to games during the opening week of the season and one small part of

The Ruidoso News is letting you decide on the best Lincoln County male and female sports star each week. The post Vote now for Ruidoso’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Ruidoso News .

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with evidence in relation to the arrest of a suspected gang member. Former judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, are accused of illegally

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has renewed a statewide public health order expanding syphilis testing as the state continues efforts to

LAS CRUCES – La Llorona Park and its trail remain closed as City of Las Cruces crews continue cleanup efforts following rising water levels along

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a disaster declaration following widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall across the

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Doña Ana County declares flood disaster, weighs solutions Albuquerque Journal

City Council removes formal recognition, standing from neighborhood coalitions Albuquerque Journal

Groups such as Indivisible Santa Fe encouraged people to cast ballots on the first day of early voting, as voters expressed a mix of national …

Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 injured.

A pair of abortion-related half-truths tied to Northern New Mexico circulated on social media and in anti-abortion publications in recent weeks.

Election officials urge voters to prepare for long ballots and unpredictable weather as the first polling location opens in Bernalillo County

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Public Education Commission race for district 7. Election day is November 3rd. Republican candidate John Foreman spoke with Serena Johnson.

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Public Education Commission race for district 7. Election day is November 3rd. Democratic candidate Frederick Parker spoke with Serena Johnson.

The disaster declaration allows the county to seek state assistance and reimbursement following severe flooding throughout the county.

The Santa Fe Community Foundation honored four nonprofits at the 40th Piñon Awards for work supporting New Mexicans in animal welfare, self-de…

Sam Kane, a Las Cruces attorney, said he was reluctant to run, but finally agreed because “voters deserve a choice.”

Democratic New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torres and Republican challenger Same Kane discuss their priorities.

The City Commission vote rejecting a moratorium came after nearly 500 Raton residents signed a petition opposing data centers.

The long-simmering issue of the department’s control over the board’s staff surfaced earlier this week in a committee meeting.

It's a rare election year in New Mexico when no candidates are accused of lying about where they live.

The Doña Ana County Commission unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews — who had signed nondisclosure agreements with deve…

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pushing back against the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s review of a proposed gas pipeline intended to power the Project Jupiter data center, calling it “inadequate.” Texas-based Energy Transfer early this year asked federal regulatory officials to approve construction of a gas pipeline,

Pipeline explodes in Lea County, leaving two dead

(Stock image) LAS CRUCES — Early voting starts Tuesday, Oct. 6 at a single site, the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces. It runs weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More early-voting locations open up starting Oct. 17 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays

Lujan Grisham stressed the need for presidential hopefuls to understand New Mexico’s distinct multicultural mix and warned of mistaken assumpt…

The committee overseeing New Mexico’s efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure across the state hit an important milestone Tuesday by approving the two outstanding regional plans in the state’s 13 behavioral health regions. Outgoing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 3, known as the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world. The post XTERRA World Championships features the world’s best appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Seventy-five years ago, Otero County communities reported new officials, civic ordinances, school and teachers’ convention news, Halloween celebrations, military updates, sports, social events and local elections. Correspondents from Weed, La Luz, Tularosa, Orogrande, High Rolls, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Sacramento, Pinon and Cox Canyon also shared community milestones, visitors, illnesses, travel and

Since grant applications opened in January, solar projects at public buildings funded by the Local Solar Access Fund generated a 53% reduction in energy costs on average for predominately rural communities in the state, New Mexico Finance Authority program chief John Brooks told lawmakers on Tuesday. Brooks spoke at a

New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero said Tuesday that her department is moving toward settling a lawsuit over state officers’ practice of referring people on probation to federal immigration agents for arrest and deportation.

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world. The post XTERRA World Championships features the world’s best appeared first on Ruidoso News .

BY STACY FRERS, CM, LPNMember Los Alamos County Health Council Older adult abuse is a serious public health issue that affects millions of older adults each year. The World Health Organization estimates that about 1 in 6 adults age 60 and older experience some form of abuse each year. Abuse

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com An announcement on the Christus Health website ( https://www.christushealthplan.org/member-resources/changes-to-your-medicare-advantage-coverage-for-2027 ) states that CHRISTUS Health Plan has made the decision to end their Medicare Advantage plans. “Your current coverage, with either our Guardian (HMO) Medicare Advantage-only plan or our Plus (HMO) or Complete (HMO) plans, will end on

With Election Day less than a month away, lawmakers in several states are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs amid President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. On Tuesday, Trump issued an executive order to expand access to

Household water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis. The environmental advocacy nonprofit Food and Water Watch analyzed water bill data among the nation’s 500 largest community water providers. Those systems serve a collective 155 million people — nearly half the nation’s population. Between

Betty Joan Essington Betty Joan Essington, known to family and friends as Joan or JoJo, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, at the age of 90. Joan was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, one of several children of Alfred and Lucinda “Lou” Dacus. She graduated from

Unpaid permit fees stalling Albuquerque’s first Benihana, city says Albuquerque Journal

Former UNM coach Dennis Franchione remembered for being a mentor as much as for football Albuquerque Journal

Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez campaigned across conservative southeastern New Mexico seeking a third term in Congress, emphasizing stronger safety oversight at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and more balanced management of public lands beyond oil and gas. He criticized Republican challenger Greg Cunningham as a Trump loyalist, while Cunningham accused

In a bittersweet move for conservation groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to issue a final listing determination for monarch butterflie...

During Friday’s abbreviated Daily Press candidate forum, several audience questions were omitted for lack of time. N.M. House District 39 Republican...

[caption id="attachment_108819" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Democrat Raul Turrieta, left, and Republican District 3...

The Office of the State Engineer intends to fight the federal government’s purported waiver of New Mexico water laws.

The pale, willowy blonde won an Academy Award as supporting actress for her first movie, “On the Waterfront.”

The committee overseeing New Mexico’s efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure across the state hit an important milestone Tuesday by approving the two outstanding regional plans in the state’s 13 behavioral health regions. The two plans carry a combined price tag of nearly $13.5 million, which local officials hope will

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24

Colorado ballot proposition 136 asks voters to decide on whether to cap the state’s corporate and individual income tax at 4.4%, where it currently stands or allow room for it to be increased. It was placed on the ballot in...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the teen's death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After severe flooding, Doña Ana County leaders unanimously approved a local emergency disaster declaration Tuesday. The declaration aims to fast-track relief, unlock emergency funding and streamline the recovery process for residents. Preliminary damage estimates across the county and surrounding jurisdictions have already topped $17

The incident took place Monday in the 3800 block of South Main Street at the Dove Canyon Trailer Park.

BY JAMES WERNICKEEast Park Pool Board Member Councilors, Thank you for adding the aquatic center to tonight’s discussion. Here are some questions I would like you to ask, as the presentation alone doesn’t address them. Will the County establish an ongoing partnership with East Park?East Park provides valuable redundant aquatic

By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperPhotos by Roberto E. Rosales Fourth Street got a lift Monday night. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque lined the original Route 66 with glowing Globitos to toast […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Who decides what gets built on your street? When a new apartment complex, business or other development is proposed nearby, Burqueños often look to […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque families could soon see $5.2 million in opioid settlement money go toward addiction treatment, recovery housing and school prevention programs. But the City […]

New York’s attorney general is conducting a criminal investigation, and the governor called for an independent review.

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as Tennessee officials attempted to put her to death for the 1995 killing of classmate Colleen Slemmer.

The closure starts at 6 a.m. with work expected to finish by 7 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers will be detoured via Old Las Vegas Highway to…

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Who decides what gets built on your street? When a new apartment complex, business or other development is proposed nearby, Burqueños often look to neighborhood coalitions to stay informed and track community developments. That role changed Monday after the City Council voted to strip

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque families could soon see $5.2 million in opioid settlement money go toward addiction treatment, recovery housing and school prevention programs. But the City Council voted not to extend Monday’s meeting, leaving no time for a final vote on the proposal and leaving the

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com At the request of Councilor Melanee Hand, Los Alamos County Council and the community will be briefed by Assistant County Manager Juan Rael, Community Services Director Cory Styron and Public Works Director Eric Martinez on the progress being made on the Aquatic Center rehabilitation project, community requests

The World Health Organization says the case presents a “very low” risk outside Russia.

he U.S. has removed its bombers from RAF Fairford, which has been used by American planes to strike Iran during this year’s war.

The U.S. Department of Energy and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors will host a virtual community forum on Nov. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The public can register via the story’s QR code, ask questions and raise concerns about WIPP’s underground

Artesia City Council selected Pete Quinones as the city’s permanent police chief during a special meeting Sept. 29. Quinones had served as interim chief after Kirk Roberts announced his retirement in July. An Artesia native, Quinones joined the department in 2005 and has led patrol, criminal investigations and administrative divisions

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championships this weekend, bringing in more than 700 athletes from around the world.

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health is highlighting the importance of creating a safe-sleep environment for infants – including offering free portable cribs for families in need. Safe sleep practices reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and other sleep-related infant fatalities.

Football has a way of testing what you truly believe. It is easy to talk about confidence when everything is going your way. It is easy to celebrate effort after a victory. The real measure of a team comes when the results are not what you expected, the road becomes

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

Under new leadership, nonprofit prioritizes economic empowerment and rebuilding community trust

The Town of Silver City is seeking public input as it begins the process of selecting its next town manager. […]

Including billions of dollars in debt, the Warner acquisition amounted to nearly $111 billion.

Program connects workers with industry-driven training and credentials

California Gov. Gavin Newsom seized on the remarks and accused Trump of endorsing attacks on U.S. soil.

Pupils again blockaded high schools on Tuesday as large crowds waved flags and placards.

Rubio on Tuesday hailed the role of diplomacy in resolving conflicts as he began a three-nation tour of NATO allies in the capital of Iceland.

Photo package: AspenFest brought people from across the county to celebrate and welcome the changing of the trees with a parade and festival. The post 2026 Ruidoso AspenFest parade brought color to the pines appeared first on Ruidoso News .

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The No Kings crowd brought arrows instead of anger Tuesday. Dozens of members of Sandoval County Indivisible lined Idalia Road at N.M. 528 from 10 a.m. to noon, waving “VOTE EARLY” and “VOTE HERE TODAY” signs as early voting opened at the Sandoval County clerk’s

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The Bureau of Land Management proposed leasing 4,053 acres across 15 parcels in New Mexico and Oklahoma for oil and gas development, with an auction planned for February 2027. Most acreage is in Eddy and Lea counties. The public can submit comments online through Oct. 30, while federal analysis projects

City leaders told the Clovis City Commission on Oct. 1 that a coordinated storm response, from sandbag crews to prepositioned rescue teams, helped the city absorb back-to-back rain events that flooded the community. The first round of heavy rain hit in the late afternoon Sept. 24, and into the next

Shad Mayfield is back. For anyone who doubted him, check the results of the Chad Thames Invitational Calf Roping event at the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo on Sept. 30. Mayfield, who’s undergone two hip surgeries since last rodeo season, won the Thames event in Rosenberg, Texas, for the

DEXTER – Junior Cross Figg ran for three touchdowns and threw for another on Friday night as Texico, ranked second in Class 2A by MaxPreps, posted a 42-21 victory over third-ranked Dexter in the District 4-2A opener for both squads. Senior Jett Curtis caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from junior

Karl Korff has spent much of his life helping others, from his early days growing up on a farm to his years serving in the U.S. Navy and his more recent work with animals in the Clovis area. His love for animals eventually led him to animal rescue, where he

If you play poker off and on all your life you tend to run onto old poker buddies everywhere. My wife probably thinks I have played with everyone but the pope. We were in a store in Lubbock when I ran into an old poker buddy. I think it took

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “The Roman Holiday Rule” by Andra Loy. Lexi

By Rodd Cayton The addresses in Corrales need addressing, and the Village Council will have an opportunity to help get things straightened out. Representatives of MCM Consulting Group Inc. appeared at a September council meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions. Between 25 and 30 addresses in the village

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Scott Brocato talks with Dr. Paula Delgado, OB/GYN with Mountain View Medical Group, about breast cancer and preventative measures.

By Kevin Hendricks Sen. Cindy Nava once spent her days in the Roundhouse hallways as an undocumented student volunteer, watching lawmakers she couldn’t vote for decide her future. Now she’ll […]

Incumbent State Rep. Jack Chatfield, a Republican from Mosquero who represents the sprawling 67th District, is facing his first general election challenge in eight years. Vincent Soule, 36, the Democratic nominee from Clovis, is taking on Chatfield to represent a district that encompasses all or part of Colfax, Curry, Harding,

I was browsing the shelves of an area vintage store not long ago when I came across a copy of a book called, “The Happy Hollisters and the Indian Treasure.” If you are not familiar with the Happy Hollisters, please allow me to make some introductions. They happen to be

Two photographic displays of two different men hang on the walls across from each other, in the foyer of the High Plains Pioneer Museum in Clovis. These two men seem to gaze at each other, happily sharing the space and history between themselves. Their lives had mixed together with common

The Nov. 3 General Election is quickly approaching, and we are asking for voters’ support. As the president of Clovis Community College and the chancellor of the Eastern New Mexico University System, we want to outline the benefits of General Obligation Bond 3 and why it deserves support. Our institutions

I can understand why so many people believe they need government. Many of them seem unwilling or unable to govern themselves. Grocery stores are a good example of these bad examples. I see people and their children walking through the store eating the food. Maybe some of them paid for

Results from Russia’s three-day wartime parliamentary election showed that United Russia, the main Kremlin party, garnered more than three-fourths of the seats in the State Duma and further cemented Vladimir Putin’s political control of the country. Almost 60% of the 111 million eligible voters turned out for the Sept. 18-20

ROOSEVELT COUNTY – Construction has begun on Blackwater Solar, a 200-megawatt solar power plant between Clovis and Portales, according to a Sept. 30 news release from Ørsted, the Denmark-based energy company behind the project. The company has said the construction phase will bring as many as 200 jobs to the

TUCUMCARI – Based on the enthusiastic reception at a screening Oct. 3 of the full-length documentary "Route 66: The Main Street of America," the century-old highway has a lot of life left in it. The crowd inside the Odeon Theatre gave the film and its director, John Paget, a long

Here is a super sample ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting began Oct. 6. Federal offices United States senator Ben R Lujan (D) Larry E Marker (R) U.S. Rep. District 3 Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) Martin Zamora (R) State and district offices Governor and lieutenant governor Deb

BELEN — Portales Rams football coach Jaime Ramirez describes junior Slade Segovia as a star the moment he takes the field. The running back/inside linebacker led the way Oct. 2 as Portales beat previously undefeated Belen, 34-27. Segovia ran for a game-high 141 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries

CAPITAN – Tucumcari scored three touchdowns -- two by running back Jermy Jones -- in the second half to secure a 27-6 non-district victory Oct. 2 over the host Tigers. Jones and quarterback Jadon Navarro each scored two TDs for the Rattlers while their defense stymied Capitan for much of

By Kevin Hendricks Sen. Cindy Nava once spent her days in the Roundhouse hallways as an undocumented student volunteer, watching lawmakers she couldn’t vote for decide her future. Now she’ll be the one counting their votes. New Mexico Senate Democrats elected Nava, a Democrat from Bernalillo, as Senate Majority Whip

While a scrub jay rested on a dead tree near the Animas River Trail on Thursday, a tasty little snack appeared. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

BOVINA — It was a case of too little, too late for the Bovina Mustangs football team. Facing an undefeated McCamey team, the Mustangs hung tight for three quarters before the Badgers broke the game open. Quarterback Matthew Espinoza threw a 34-yard touchdown pass and Eli Rocha rushed for a

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Quay County Public Health Office will provide free flu shot clinics throughout Quay County for children and adults at these locations through mid-October: - Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to noon at the House Community Center, 110 S. Apple St., House - Oct. 5, 1

TUCUMCARI – Incumbent Quay County Magistrate Judge Noreen Hendrickson is facing a challenger in the general election who also has experience in the court system. Amanda Hammer, 50, is the court executive officer of the 10th Judicial District in Tucumcari. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in June for

A Clovis police sergeant has been disciplined for alleged “violations of department policies,” according to a letter from Chief Trevor Thron to District Attorney Quentin Ray. Disciplinary action against Sgt. David Sandoval included his reassignment from the Region V Drug Task Force and removal from the region’s Major Crimes Unit,

PORTALES – Police on Oct. 2 arrested a Portales Pizza Hut employee, six days after they began investigating a supposed armed robbery at the restaurant. Court records show police believe Sean Crandall, 22, made a false report about the incident in an effort to cover up embezzling of cash. Crandall

On this date … 1930: Tickets were on sale for the Robbins Bros. Circus coming to Clovis. Promotional advertising announced 1,000 people, 300 wild animals, 200 trained horses, 40 clowns and Miss Iowa were part of the show. 1936: Local women were organizing the second annual Logan Community Fair, filling

Clovis Christian improved to 9-4 on Friday night with a 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Plainview Classical at the CCS gym. Senior Maddie Kruckeberg combined three kills, three digs, eight aces and 12 assists for the Lady Eagles. Also, senior Reece Robb had seven kills and three blocks and senior

Julietta Rascon scored a goal and was assisted by Jaya Gonzales as the Clovis Ladycats soccer team tied with visiting Carlsbad 1-1 in a 5A District 4 match on Oct. 3. Clovis opened district play with a 0-0 tie to visiting Roswell on Oct. 1. Sophomore goalkeeper Evelyn Baldwin recorded

The non-district portion of the season is in the books. Now Clovis High's volleyball squad will have a week to prepare for its District 4-5A slate. On Saturday, the Lady Wildcats pulled off sweeps against Portales High 25-21, 25-23, 25-18 and St. Michael's 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 in a round-robin at

Curry County commissioners on Oct. 1 declared the county a disaster area and asked the state for immediate aid after two rounds of flooding in a week. The rain damaged roads, public buildings, schools, the Clovis Regional Airport, and homes and businesses, officials said. Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-71 during a

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will choose a sheriff Nov. 3 from two candidates who agree the county needs more cops in more places. They disagree on whether anyone can pay for it. Democrat John Paul Trujillo, a former county sheriff, and Republican Victor Rodriguez, a lieutenant

President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America” while endorsing Republican Greg Cunningham in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The proposal drew criticism from state Democrats, while Cunningham dismissed it as a distraction. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez accused his opponent of prioritizing Trump, as polling

She’s a political superstar on the national stage, but Deb Haaland has yet to close the deal with New Mexico voters in her race to become the next governor, despite raising over $17 million and holding a massive name ID advantage over Republican Gregg Hull.The SurveyUSA poll taken for KOB-TV

The public is welcome to National Hispanic Week Celebrations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Northern New Mexico College. “As a Hispanic-serving Institution committed to supporting student success for all communities, Northern is proud to create opportunities for us to come together, celebrate our shared community and

Daniel Garcia, 39, of Roswell, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for a charge of illegally possessing a firearm during the shootout with police, which led to the chase near downtown Roswell, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for

New Mexico’s record-low 19% trust in state government underscores the need for legislative ethics reform, argues Think New Mexico. Its proposed reforms would require conflict disclosures and recusals, strengthen financial and lobbying disclosures, impose a two-year cooling-off period, and expose dark-money funding. The recommendations gain urgency as voters consider paying

District focuses on retention and attraction while addressing trends

Albuquerque – Just before 8:50 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Palomas Dr. SE. Upon arrival, officers located one person suffering from at least two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by medical personnel to a local hospital as

Eck: Lobos look to keep improving over the bye Albuquerque Journal

Gregg Hull unveils multistep plan to repeal New Mexico personal income tax system Albuquerque Journal

Early voting begins in New Mexico amid turnout hopes Albuquerque Journal

For at least one night, New Mexico State found a formula that worked. James Jones ran for 155 yards. The Aggie defense piled up six sacks. Adam Damante, making his first start of the season, directed the offense without turning the ball over, and...

Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers proudly displayed awards from their 2025-2026 season during the Clubs and Activities Week held at LAHS earlier this school year. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers have

LRG NEWS RELEASE Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social on Tuesday, Oct. 6, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Lab retirees and potential retirees are invited to

Los Alamos County consultants, czb, LLC., will present proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Update Wednesday evening during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, based on feedback received from commissioners and the public ( https://losalamos.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15975016&GUID=6F2F603F-9622-4624-AB94-113B15EEA9E8 ) The meeting will take place at Fire Station 3, 129 State Road 4, White

Hubbell Trading Post Diné Trader Wallace James, Jr. will give a talk at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. each day during the Bandelier Fall Festival. Courtesy BANDELIER NEWS RELEASE The traditions of Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site are once again hitting the road and will be at Bandelier

Law enforcement officials in late September descended on a "large-scale illegal cannabis farm" northwest of Estancia.

Sunday's shakeup in Senate Democrats' leadership comes as the state is on the brink of electing a new governor.

Democrat Amanda López Askin and Republican Ramona Goolsby agree on the necessity of expanded voter education and transparency.

Two private roads are considered “impassible,” according to county government, while two private roads and two county roads are closed.

A former Santa Fe County jail guard asked a judge to give him probation months after he pleaded guilty to raping a 19-year-old inmate in 2023.

(KVIA) -- With Election Day less than a month away, ABC-7 is continuing to bring voters conversations with the candidates seeking to represent them. In the race for New Mexico governor, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee, is facing former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull,

Peter Mitchell, New Mexico Environment Department liquid waste specialist, talks with KC Counts about some ways to keep septic systems safe during and after flood events.

New Mexico Restaurant Association names new chief executive Albuquerque Journal

The hours-long attack left a young man with lasting harm, an attorney for the New Mexico Prison and Jail Project told Santa Fe County jurors.

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV repor…

Hull’s Democratic opponent, Deb Haaland, slammed the plan, arguing the state should instead expand existing tax credits.

The New Mexico Democratic Party has asked the State Ethics Commission to investigate whether state Senate Republicans’ use of AI-generated images in recent social media posts violate a 2024 state law aimed at curbing political misinformation.

President Donald Trump wants to sharply curtail mail ballots. He’s called them “inherently corrupt” and baselessly condemned them as a major source of fraud. But with Republicans falling behind in the polls, the president is now urging his supporters to vote in the midterm elections any way they can, including

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- A sick child was airlifted near the border in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County Public Safety said Monday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air received a call about the sick child. Crews worked together to assess and care for

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – Elephant Butte business owners worry for their livelihoods as low water levels resulted in fewer tourists this summer. While heavy rainfall slightly increased Elephant Butte Lake's levels, some tourists skipped the opportunity to visit the area. Now, Elephant Butte Mayor Richard Holcomb has been looking

BY STEPHANIE NAKHLEHLos Alamos I am writing to support David Hampton for Los Alamos County Council. I served with David on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2021 to 2025, and last year I wrote in support of his run for the UNM-LA Advisory Board. Everything I said then about

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos County 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and voters have several options for casting their ballots. The County Clerk’s Office encourages residents to note the following important dates, voting hours, and locations to ensure every voter can participate. Early Voting begins October 6

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — While steering the East Mountain High School girls soccer team through a competitive season, head coach Rebel Lathrop is quietly shouldering a heavy family tragedy at home — and a community effort to help his household stay afloat is struggling to gain traction. A GoFundMe campaign

The Santa Fe-based nonprofit Forest Stewards Guild, led by Zander Evans, works to restore forest health and train young people for careers in …

WASHINGTON — Democrats expect they’ll gain a majority of seats in the U.S. House following November’s midterm elections, giving the party a platform to serve as a check on the president’s power. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said during an interview Monday that curbing the war in Iran

BY KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTERLos Alamos I had the privilege of meeting Joseph more than 4 years ago when he was first running for State Auditor. He immediately impressed me with the calm manner he exuded and his very presence projected confidence. He doesn’t brag about or even advertise much about

BY PHILIP DABNEYAttorney at LawLos Alamos Shakespeare once wrote, “Let’s kill all the lawyers.” I’m sure many readers have thought the same thing in this day and age when some lawyers seem to be willing to sacrifice their own integrity in the name of power and money. But this lawyer

Despite limited participation in stock investments among young adults, investing remains one of the strongest advantages youth have to grow we…

The statewide monthly average for a gallon of gas for September was $4.33 a gallon, far surpassing the previous September high of $3.81 establ…

The book offers a fictionalized account of Don Pedro Bautista Pino’s arduous journey to represent New Mexico at the Cortes de Cádiz, an 1812 a…

Restaurant is part of push to bring more local brands to DRO

Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Sen. Antonio Maestas (D-Albuquerque) held a panel after a screening of "Your Attention Please" — a new documentary about social media harm. The film follows Kristin Bride, who became a social media reform advocate after her son died from suicide after being cyberbullied.

New Mexico’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, on Monday announced his plan to gradually phase out the state’s personal income tax if elected governor on Nov. 3. Speaking from his Albuquerque campaign headquarters, Hull said he hopes to accomplish the four-step plan over the course of

For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available in powders, capsules and extracts with few of the restrictions applied to controlled substances. But the market is changing. Products containing a potentially dangerous kratom derivative known as concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine,

The GOP gubernatorial candidate’s team accepted 203 contributions above Colorado’s legal limit, according to Secretary of State’s Office

Restaurant is part of push to bring more local brands to DRO

Two brothers were airlifted to Albuquerque with serious injuries after a head-on crash between two ATV drivers Sunday evening.

The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spy…

Trump reiterated his endorsement of Republican Greg Cunningham for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District last weekend.

Supporters of the pilot initiative are engaged in an effort that includes a “cultural trail” from Old Town Plaza through the Bridge Street His…

PNM officials said the investments will help the utility move more electricity across the existing grid, improve system reliability and better…

President Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself. He plans to use his own political funds going forward…

Little precipitation is in the forecast through Saturday, though some afternoon showers may pop up over the northern mountains.

The free event will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Santa Fe Business Incubator.

By Yi-Jin Yu More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being voluntarily recalled due to undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero were distributed in more than two dozen

Two Republican state lawmakers seeking reelection continued to employ a New Mexico campaign canvasser accused of harassing their Democratic colleague even after another GOP candidate fired the man over his behavior, campaign finance records show.

New Mexico Senate Democrats met over the weekend to elect their party’s chamber leaders ahead of the upcoming 2027 legislative session. Caucus members met behind closed doors Sunday to nominate incumbent Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque) for another term as Senate president pro tempore and selected three other leaders who will

Community Connections to target administrative efficiency and client care

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after a crash Sunday night in Las Cruces, police said. Las Cruces police said the motorcyclist, identified as a 20-year-old man, crashed on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. LCPD said it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. First

Albuquerque – The New Mexico State Police has released an update on an officer-involved shooting that happened earlier Saturday near Cochiti and California. According to the NMSP, an officer fatally shot a man who fired a handgun during a physical struggle that followed a foot pursuit on October 3, 2026.

Albuquerque – This morning, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department, along with emergency medical crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Albuquerque Ambulance, responded to a multi-vehicle crash near San Mateo Blvd NE and Homestead Rd. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, one was a large yellow box truck. Three

The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices exp…

The driver, a 58-year-old man, was only person in the vehicle

A look back at the week's top stories and interviews from KRWG Public Media. Learn about ballot proposals to support soil and water conservation and pay legislators and a whole lot more.

Luna County voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates during a candidate forum hosted by the Deming-Luna […]

It is October— time for pumpkins with Halloween just around the corner. Gillian Sutton invites you to stop by Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas (Hilltop Shopping Center) and get your October on!! Open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 7pm. Saturday, 11 a.m. t[ 3 p.m. Call (505)

Inside a steel-lined barn in the Estancia Valley, a massive 6,000-pound drum rotates three times every half-hour, whispering with the steady rustle of hydrating barley. At the control screen stands Aiden Schwebach, 19, monitoring temperature profiles, enzymatic degradation, and moisture percentages with the precision of a veteran biochemical engineer. Schwebach

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an […]

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

A U.S. federal judge in El Paso granted a preliminary injunction Friday that halts all construction of the border wall in Big Bend National Park.

Route for Recreational Ride Follows NM Highway 15 to the Gila Cliff Dwellings Silver City, NM — This Saturday, October 10, an organized recreational bicycle ride will take place along New Mexico Highway 15. Up to 200 people on bikes will be pedaling the route leading from Silver City to

\COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County Emergency Management (OEM) is now accepting applications for a Los Alamos Community Preparedness Team (LACPT). LACPT is a non-emergency volunteer program focused on building a skilled network of local volunteers who support a culture of preparedness. The LACPT program provides a structured approach for

LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER NEWS RELEASE ]Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos Women’s Health are excited to launch Birthly — a free bilingual prenatal education program offering complimentary, unlimited access to live virtual classes for expectant parents receiving care at LAMC, and for mothers and families in our

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

Julia Brown, a former Doña Ana County manager and Democratic write-in candidate for the District 3 county commission seat, left, and Patricia “Susie” Kimble, an Independent candidate, speak at a candidate forum Sept. 14, 2026, in Chaparral. Brown and Kimble are two of three candidates running in the district. A

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, […]

Hispano Chamber honors businesses, individuals at annual banquet Andy Brosig/News-Sun It was 45 years ago when two brothers with just lint in their pockets and a dream walked into the Moncor National Bank of Hobbs and convinced bank officials to lend them seed money for what would become The Model

A mother’s life changing moment Christina Holt/News-Sun It was an ordinary moment that changed Jessica Stout’s life and her family’s – a moment that led to a breast cancer diagnosis. In 2022, Jessica, who was 35 years old, was changing her clothes when she felt a lump in her right

CTECH shop teacher surprised with $75k award Christina Holt/News-Sun Erik Chavarria, construction and engineer teacher at Hobbs CTECH, walked onto the shop floor expecting another day of teaching. Instead, he found himself surrounded not only by his students but by Hobbs Municipal Schools staff, media and family who had been

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

Colorado rancher Kathryn Bedell talks about the impact of droughts on her business as activists gather at the Supreme Court for a case about whether oil and gas companies should help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate...

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s […]

Bruce Lesman’s Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake combines silky pumpkin filling with a Mexican hot chocolate crust, a subtle touch of cayenne, caramel ribbons, and billowy caramel whipped cream. Baked low and slow for a creamy texture, this indulgent Southwestern-inspired dessert is finished with warm caramel, cinnamon, and grated Mexican chocolate for

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s coordinated system for behavioral health and social service referrals, includes a public resource directory, an online assistance request form and

Operation accounts for more than half of Teller County’s gross domestic product, says general manager

By Kevin Hendricks Major League Baseball won’t build its next field of dreams in Grand Teton National Park. But New Mexico’s senior senator says the league hasn’t ruled out other […]

The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share […]

By Kevin Hendricks Major League Baseball won’t build its next field of dreams in Grand Teton National Park. But New Mexico’s senior senator says the league hasn’t ruled out other national parks, and he wants answers before anyone yells “play ball.” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich,

The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share this story and start a conversation

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from […]

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

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from Councilor Dan Lewis that could reshape zoning appeals, developer fees and the role neighborhood associations play in development decisions, drawing

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters who cast early ballots Tuesday will get a welcome committee armed with arrows, not placards. Sandoval County Indivisible, the local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible, plans a “Vote Early” rally from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 outside the county offices

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will help pick New Mexico’s next governor on Nov. 3, and one of the two names at the top of the ballot belongs to a hometown guy. Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Deb Haaland in a

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments have finished investigating the suspicious package. There was no threat to the public. Police are reopening Central Avenue. Thanks for your patience as we prioritized everyone’s safety as we investigated the matter.

Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations hosted a community event Friday at their Espanola facility at 305 Calle Salazar to present numerous upgrades to the historic building. Modernizing the facility began with the addition of a new state of the art crematory and contnued with replacement of the old chapel pews

Alan Hack, long time Los Alamos resident died on Sept 26. 2026. Born in the Bronx, NYC on March 13, 1943, he attended Dewitt Clinton High School, Hunter College, and NYU. Alan met his wife Karen Steinberg at their beloved summer camp Buck’s Rock in New Milford Ct. In 1967

BY LISA SHINChairRepublican Party of Los Alamos Dear Friends:Early voting starts on Tuesday, October 6, 2026! Did you know that our County is shelling out $11.4 million (MRA/LEDA) to select, private, profit driven entities in the name of “economic development”? Should free market principles or the local government pick who

A new KOB 4/SurveyUSA poll is showing what is increasingly difficult to dismiss in New Mexico’s race for governor: Democrat Deb Haaland is ahead, but Republican Gregg Hull remains within single digits with less than a month until Election Day. The survey of 567 likely voters found Haaland at 47%

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the American Public Power Association (APPA) are celebrating Public Power Week this week. DPU is among approximately 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 55 million Americans. In observance of Public Power Week, DPU wants

With deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Andy and Diane Bustos on September 16, 2026. Andy was born on December 3, 1947, to Andres “Tito” and Lourdes Bustos, Diane was born on May 17,1952 to Joe and Andreita Romero. Their journey began as teenage sweethearts, evolving into a

Dylan Ethan Romero 10 Year Anniversary Remembering you is easy We do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away. We love you and miss you forver. Mom, Andy Donna Lee & Kathy Grandma & Grandpa Tia Amanda

DOUGLAS JUDE TAFOYA SEPTEMBER 13, 1942-SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Douglas (“Doug”) Jude Tafoya, who returned to our Most Sacred Creator in the early morning hours of September 19, 2026. Though our sorrow takes burden on

The pandemic, which drove nationwide meat processing capacity problems, prompted New Mexico to launch the new program.

Members of the task force sent a letter Thursday to two legislative committees, summarizing 11 changes they believe the state should consider.

Nearing its 20th year, Hestia Fund has given money to some Santa Fe nonprofits for more than a decade and is also focusing on helping new organizations get off their feet.

Lawsuits have challenged Copper Flat’s water rights and residents have questioned its feasibility as a mine with low-grade ore that would use about 360 million gallons of water per year.

A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use.

President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart pushed back a challenge from Sen. Liz Stefanics at Sunday's caucus of Senate Democrats to keep the top leadership post in the Senate. Meanwhile, Sen. Linda Trujillo beat out two challengers to become the new Majority Leader; Sen. Cindy Nava took over as Majority Whip

Nano Nuclear is reviving plans for a commercial nuclear tailings deconversion facility near Hobbs, taking over a project first proposed by International Isotopes more than a decade ago. Lea County commissioners approved a letter of intent extending negotiations for a 640-acre site. The company also plans future fuel conversion, potentially

Artesia City Council delayed voting on proposed golf cart and recreational OHV street regulations after residents questioned safety equipment requirements and age limits, including an 18-year-old minimum for drivers and 12 for passengers. Council will seek further input before a potential November vote. Members also approved rezoning three lots near

‘Let’s keep our people home for a change,’ Vietnam vet says

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — Sandia Peak Ski Area drew hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts Saturday for its inaugural Trail Fest, packing the base lodge parking lot to near capacity as visitors celebrated the restoration of historic mountain routes. The four-hour community gathering marked a milestone in efforts to transform New Mexico’s

Harper Dunn finds strength beyond basketball after ACL tear Albuquerque Journal

Reider: Three final takeaways from New Mexico's blowout win over UTEP Albuquerque Journal

Linda Trujillo becomes Senate Democrats’ new floor leader Albuquerque Journal

The Edgewood Town Hall parking lot transformed into an asphalt obstacle arena Saturday as the Edgewood Lions Club hosted its 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo for youth from across the East Mountains and Estancia Valley. The 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo brought riders ages 3 to 18 from across the East Mountains,

Albuquerque – APD’s Fatal Crash Unit is investigating an overnight vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a driver in Southwest Albuquerque. Officers responded to the crash at 9:30 p.m. in the area of 98th St. and Amole Mesa Ave., S.W. Investigators determined that a red Honda was traveling

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into

Beginner balloon pilot lands in Northeast Heights Albuquerque Journal

Step into Cloudcroft’s past with The Sacramento Mountains Museum and the Haunted Village transformation that raises the dead--and funds--for the museum

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School. LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents

By Lynn Janes On October 2, 2026, the Silver City Daily Press held its candidate forum for New Mexico District 39 with the election being held on November 3, 2025. It took place at the WNMU Besse Forward Global Resource center. The forum had incumbent Representative Luis Terrazas and his

This is the full video from Thursday evening's Candidate Forum at WNMU's Global Resource Center auditorium that The Grant County Beat hosted. It was a large file, so it took a while for us to get it resized and posted. Thanks for your patience and thanks to all of you

Albuquerque – Around 8:45 AM, firefighters from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to Barstow St and Glendale Ave for reports of a hot air balloon that struck the power lines. A caller advised that the canopy was still draped over and dangling from the lines, and two occupants were inside

This is Buttons. He’s small as a button, cute as one too. A perfect size of 18 lbs. and a perfect gentleman at 6 years old, with a smile that takes up approximately three-quarters of his face, Buttons is a little guy who’s impossible not to adore. Small package. Big

City of Durango Monday, Oct. 5 Business License Hearing for Blue Bear Kitchen, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, 949 East Second Ave. Tuesday, Oct. 6 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, 949 East Second Ave. City Council...

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Library Events The Española Public Library and NDI New Mexico have teamed up to launch a new community education partnership with an afternoon of reading

CDOT responded with cleanup efforts, but not long-term fix

New Mexico’s unpaid Legislature may benefit those with flexible careers, professional connections, or institutional backing while limiting who can afford to serve. As voters consider Constitutional Amendment 4, the debate also highlights lawmakers’ conflicts of interest, weak recusal rules, and the need for broader reforms, including stronger ethics standards and

After moving 6,830 miles from Cameroon to Roswell, sophomore Debrice Ashung has become a standout four-sport varsity athlete. The soccer forward leads New Mexico with 29 goals during Roswell’s 11-1 season while also competing in basketball, track and football. His journey reflects resilience, gratitude and a commitment to encouraging teammates

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Every household within the Town of Edgewood will soon have out-of-pocket air ambulance expenses covered under a new municipal agreement approved by the town commission. Edgewood Town Manager Kelly Hamilton recently finalized a contract with PHI Air Medical, enrolling approximately 1,700 town households in the provider’s municipal

Scenes from the Bulldogs 51-0 over Chaparral on Friday night.

In this week’s business roundup: The former Olde Tymer’s Cafe building gets a makeover in preparation for a new restaurant, while Durango-based Higher Purpose Homes is recognized as the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s Company of the Year for its...

Pilot lifts off with 94 balloons, aiming for Arizona Albuquerque Journal

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial Medical Center is shining a light on the most common cancer diagnosed in men, after skin cancer. It is also the second-leading cause of cancer-related death, after lung cancer. The...

The General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club of Las Cruces is hosting its 12th annual fundraising golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Red Hawk Golf Club, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road on the East Mesa just north of U.S. Highway...

If you have ever opened an Explanation of Benefits after a medical visit and felt like you were trying to read a foreign language, you are not alone. Between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and network restrictions, navigating healthcare can...

“We are the only hospice we know of who is able to arrange our own transportation,” Mesilla Valley Hospice Chief Operating Officer Mario Prieto said Sept. 24, after MVH’s first ever non-emergency transport vehicle received a blessing and became...

State Police fatally shoot person in Albuquerque while filming 'COPS' Albuquerque Journal

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KVIA) -- New Mexico football (3-1) is off to a solid start to it's first game of conference play, leading their old conference rival UTEP (1-3) by a score of 21 to 0 at halftime. The Lobos have controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using

Albuquerque – On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, around 12:20 PM, the New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting near California and Cochiti. The suspect was pronounced deceased. Authorities with the NMSP report that no officers were injured. While on scene we observed a New Mexico State Police

[caption id="attachment_108784" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Republican state Rep. Luis Terrazas, left, and Democrat...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Gila Regional Medical Center has been named a regional hub in a new state health initiative, one that could bring up ...

[caption id="attachment_108787" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Courtesy Photo)Sarah Doehring and her husband, Butch Deierlein, with their dog, Seattl...

Manuel Jim, right, of Farmington serves bacon to Betsy Anderson of Forest Lakes at the Bar D Chuckwagon breakfast as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering on Saturday in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to the Herald) From left, Paula Miller of...

Seven balloon incidents reported on Fiesta’s opening day Albuquerque Journal

Pancakes, pig roasts and airplanes were on the schedule at air park south of Durango

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again […]

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again called on New Mexicans to rename the state “New America” and mispronounced the Hispanic pronunciation of current Democratic Congressman Gabe

Bayfield Belles talk Western heritage and remembrance of ranching lifestyle

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Jackson Poole may consider himself an introvert at heart, but as the Town of Edgewood’s newly appointed recreational lead, he is making one thing clear to area residents: his door is wide open. A New Mexico native who grew up just down the road in Cedar Crest,

An Ohkay Owingeh man who crashed his car into another vehicle in Cordova, leaving two people with serious injuries, received the maximum sentence of three years under a plea deal. Christian Tapia, 25, previously pleaded guilty, May 1, to one count of DWI and two counts of great bodily injury

I learned only recently that lawyer and one-time Río Arriba County sheriff, Benny Naranjo, had died. I promptly thought of a chance conversation, an impactful visit that I had with Benny one night years ago as we sat over beers at Española’s appropriately named Saints & Sinners bar. It was

Water efficiency and drought management top of mind after dry summer

A new campaign advertisement for Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is leaning heavily into law enforcement — but its biggest claim does not survive a look at the federal spending records. The ad features Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen declaring, “Congressman Gabe Vasquez supports law enforcement. Period.” Then comes the

The region’s water authority has come under fire for distributing high arsenic drinking water to customers without telling them.

A 13-year-old Highland Middle School student accused of shooting and stabbing special education teacher Kelly Matthews will remain in custody, following a Fifth Judicial District Court ruling. RT faces charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, weapons violations, evidence tampering and resisting arrest. Matthews survived and continues recovering in a

A $10 million federal investment is funding repairs to U.S. Highway 285 near New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Department of Energy began work Oct. 1, with the state given one year to spend the funds. Officials say annual support is needed to

MORIARTY, N.M. — Mateo Manley-Griego scored four touchdowns, Mario Romero added three more on the ground, and the Moriarty Pintos rolled to an emphatic 59-6 homecoming victory over the Socorro Warriors on Friday night. Moriarty (5-1) overwhelmed Socorro (0-6) from the opening whistle, hanging 34 points on the scoreboard in

Pine River Commons nearly full with more units on the way

Girls basketball standout Harper Dunn commits to Oklahoma Albuquerque Journal

Teachers speak about classroom AI at confab By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Reynaldo Belen Jr. and Jonathan Valdes have pulled the Deming Public S...

Balloon Fiesta magic lands at Albuquerque schools Albuquerque Journal

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

Albuquerque – On October 1st, 2026, Christina Bruno and John Bottegoni decided to spice up their love life by fleeing from an Albuquerque Police Officer attempting to do a traffic stop near Chico Rd and Pennsylvania St. According to the criminal complaint, the officer identified the first driver as smaller

New Mexico, in a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities, sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday over a rollback of fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks manufactured in the United States. The lawsuit argues the rollback will increase gasoline consumption by billions of gallons

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.

Retired judge to oversee Project Jupiter permit hearing Albuquerque Journal

When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but

Absentee and early voting begins for Nov. 3 election in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay Counties....

A new coalition concerned about money’s growing influence on New Mexico politics is urging state lawmakers to consider legislation this January that would ban corporations from political spending.

Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.

Freeport Provides Third-Quarter 2026 Operational Update To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport Provides Third-Quarter 2026 Operational Update Third-quarter 2026 consolidated copper and gold production approximated expectations Third-quarter 2026 consolidated copper sales expected to approximate July estimates; consolidated gold sales impacted by timing in

WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped drive numbers up. The agreements

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster

Congratulations to Western New Mexico University international student Ricardo Mancinas who has been recognized for his academic achievements with a […]

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000

Institutions near and far visited as part of small-town outreach program

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland shakes hands with a constituent, as Rio Arriba County Commissioner Alex Naranjo (right) looks on, during the Democratic Party of Rio Arriba County matanza. The event was from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Delancey Street Foundation. Lieutenant

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

A notable cross country performance highlights the recent events in the local sports world as Española Valley High School senior Elijah Martinez blistered through the Sal Gonzales Jamboree. Cross Country Sept. 19 Boys The Sundevils Elijah Martinez took fifth in the Jamboree at the former state championship course at Rio

One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second annual Community Gathering on Monday, October 19, from 6–8 p.m. at Lantern Ridge Market in Sandia Park, bringing residents, community leaders, and elected officials together for an evening focused on issues shaping the future of

Front page of the Sept. 28, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The, so far, generally dull presidential campaign of 1884, is not without features of enlivenment. There are people who seem to consider the candidature of Benjamin F. Butler as a joke, but as it means the transfer

A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months. At the end of August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the

Durango-based rocket propulsion device manufacturer boasts rapid growth over four years

Joel Racheff, a member of the Bar-D Wranglers, performs at Animas Valley Elementary School on Thursday as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering in all Durango School District schools. The gathering is underway with the parade in downtown Durango at...

The Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative (NORA) has been a part of our Northern New Mexico community for nearly 80 years. Since 1948, we have been dedicated to providing courteous, reliable and affordable service to all of our customers while maintaining sound financial management. A lot has changed since 1948

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven't gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak

Education of attorneys, judges, staff will better serve witnesses and defendants

What a change has come over the Pojoaque Valley High School girls soccer program. Just two seasons ago, the Elkettes were shut out for the season, not only losing every game, but getting mercy-ruled in 11 of the 18 losses and not scoring a goal all season. And now? Pojoaque

Needed moisture was brought after a low-snow winter and dry summer

New Mexico WR Troy Omeire ruled out for season Albuquerque Journal

Truth or Consequences police chief has profane message for Socorro sheriff Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico seeks a judgment up to $40 billion from Meta Albuquerque Journal

NM lawmakers seek protections from data center power costs Albuquerque Journal

On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

(KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday said some raw milk cheese has been recalled because they're linked to E. coli infections. NMDOH advised the public not to eat recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products. A nationwide recall started after the products were linked to

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) on Thursday announced that they will push a bill this legislative session that aims to rein in advanced artificial intelligence systems, an effort they describe as nation-leading and necessary amid federal inaction.

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she's wanted since childhood! Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company's summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes. Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as

Ex-Intel CEO urges New Mexico to embrace tech revolution amid quantum push Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico’s Taco Cabana restaurants to rebrand as RojaVerde Albuquerque Journal

By The Daily Press Staff With early voting in this year’s general election set to begin next week, the Daily Press will hold a forum for candidates...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The third defendant in connection to the deadly Young Park mass shooting has been sentenced. Josiah Ontiveros will serve 90 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Ontiveros is one of four defendants convicted of three counts of first-degree murder.

Carnegie Public Library has posted an opening for a Children’s Librarian in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The position involves overseeing child and youth services, supervising staff, and organizing programs.

Another round of rain moved into Northern New Mexico Monday afternoon and is expected to stay until Wednesday. The return onset of moisture has resulted in an active flood advisory for the Española Valley, with the potential for flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Española Fire Station

New Colorado law gives voters more time to vote by mail

District 39 voters will have a chance to hear directly from the candidates at an upcoming forum tonight, October 1. […]

It was a rough week for the McCurdy football team, which was down to 13 players, causing Bobcats Athletic Director Robert Nevarez to forfeit their game Friday at Hot Springs. “We’re a small team anyway and we just had a number of injuries hit us all at the same time,”

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

Locally-based author, screenwriter referenced business in Apple TV show

Rising costs strain farms, schools and county government.

There are still things Cally Williams wants to try. After 50 years working with clay, she keeps a bulletin board in her Las Cruces pottery studio filled with pictures of pieces that intrigue her — things she has made, things she might make and...

The laptop doesn’t come out until most of the day's work is already done. Tanishia Womack has put in her hours as a paralegal. Her sons, Michael and Gabriel, have made it through school and whatever else the day demanded. Mixed in somewhere is law...

October comes in on a cool breeze. Mornings feel crisp, evenings call for a jacket, and leaves crunch along the sidewalk. At the market, pumpkins sit beside bales of hay while scarecrows watch over the last of the harvest. Gold and rust fill the...

There are meals that satisfy hunger, and then there are meals that stitch themselves into your memory. The kind you talk about days later, the kind that become part of your family’s story. Chef Creates at the Las Cruces Convention Center was...

Former Chama Valley Independent Schools superintendent Anthony Casados, and his two children who also worked there, are suing the school district under the state’s whistleblower act. The three-count lawsuit filed Sept. 15 by Anthony and Carlos Casados and Cadie Carrillo, against the school district, seeks reinstatement for all three, as

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International […]

A proposed pay increase for Española Police Department non-officer employees was removed from the City Council meeting agenda on Sept. 22, despite its recommendation for approval by the Finance Committee. The positions include detention employees, administrative records specialists and assistants. According to Police Chief Jack Jones’ memorandum included in the