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by: Shalina Chatlani
In 14 states, the closure of the closest rural hospital or its obstetric unit would force many Medicaid patients to drive an hour or more to get to another hospital that provides inpatient maternity care, according to an analysis released this week. Nationwide, the median drive time between hospitals providing
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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
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 09:23PM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is appealing a federal judge’s temporary pause on a U.S. Postal Service regulation that places new restrictions on mail-in voting, according to a Friday court filing. The administration is headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to try to halt
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 09:04PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty to maliciously setting multiple fires that damaged and nearly destroyed a storage warehouse used by two Albuquerque hotels. According to court documents, Samantha Lee, 41, started several fires October 14, 2024, inside a storage warehouse on Menaul Blvd NE in Albuquerque. The warehouse
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by: Amari Saxton
NMSP arrest wanted fugitive in Carlsbad.
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by: Jonathan Fjeld
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is urging ICE to drop a plan to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for officers. The post New Mexico US senator signs on to letter asking for ICE to cancel purchase of ‘shock gloves’ appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 09:57PM
by: News Staff
Femmes of Rock will be returning to the Spencer Theatre this Saturday night, and these women know more about music than most have forgot. The post Guitar & Pen: Femmes of Rock return for encore appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 09:30PM
by: Gallup Sun Publishing
Staff Reports ALBUQUERUQE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts Aug. 28, temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service that would have imposed burdensome requirements on vote-by-mail systems
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 08:46PM
by: Michael Smith
First National Bank marked its 70th anniversary with community celebrations across Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and Artesia. Events featured free lunches, prize opportunities and local bank officials, including a Friday gathering at the Artesia branch on West Main Street. The milestone highlights seven decades of service to Otero, Lincoln and
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Second location focused on small orders and 'grab-and-go'
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by: Nicole Sanders
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Hunters, butchers, or even grocery store owners. If you happen to have some spare game meat, there's a New Mexico organization that could put it to good use. "We can have up to 180+ animals. Every year, we are feeding a lot of mouths, and I
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by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:00PM
by: Nicole Sanders
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — A local professor and his research teams are being recognized for their work advancing rehabilitation technology and improving quality of life for people with neurological motor disorders. The National Science Foundation's "Smart and Connected Health" program awarded New Mexico State University Professor Wei Tang with
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RRPS and CNM students alike to use center to further careers in the automotive world
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by: Vincent Rodriguez
Three students were hospitalized after a stabbing at a high school in El Paso. The sheriff's office says one person is in custody.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:06PM
by: Robert Towne
In this week’s Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about lawsuits between New Mexico and the feds, Project Jupiter, the gubernatorial race, and the arrival of locally-made "Coyote vs. Acme." The post Eye on New Mexico: Aug. 28 appeared first on KOB 4 .
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by: Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth
The Trump administration transferred Indian education program operations and staff out of the Department of Education without the tribal consultation required by law, according to an amended complaint several tribal nations, including Isleta Pueblo, and Native students filed in federal district court Thursday. The allegations add to a lawsuit they
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 09:03PM
by: Sam Stockard
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport officials announced plans Friday to rename the airport in Dolly Parton’s honor. Lee discussed the idea this week with Parton’s team after the legendary singer, songwriter and philanthropist died at age 80, and they said they were touched by the idea and
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 08:56PM
by: Fallon Fischer
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As bear sightings become more common in New Mexico neighborhoods, the state's Department of Wildlife is offering tips on how to stop the animals from spending time in your yard. The department said low availability of seasonal mast crops such as nuts, seeds, fruits and berries
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:33PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:53PM
by: Robert Towne
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It’s expected to
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:18PM
by: Robert Towne
Eddy County sheriff’s detectives arrested a 29-year-old man for the shooting death of a 42-year-old man. The post Man arrested in Eddy County for shooting death appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:04PM
by: Benjamin Koelkebeck
The Sunset Fire, located three miles west of Arabela, has expanded to 145 acres and reached 10% containment along its southern edge. The post Sunset Fire at 145 acres and 10% containment appeared first on Ruidoso News .
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by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
Advocates say the decision, which follows a ruling that the law was likely unconstitutional, keeps store owners in limbo.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:15PM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
A mother who fled Wyoming with her 11-month-old son has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in his death in New Mexico.
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Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 07:26PM
by: Robert Towne
A 14-year-old boy faces three aggravated assault charges after a stabbing at an El Paso area high school left three teenagers wounded. The post Three students injured in stabbing attack at El Paso area high school appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:36PM
by: Mesha Begay
The Albuquerque Ice Wolves are preparing for fall with a new 4,200-square-foot mural inside Outpost Arena. The post New Outpost Arena mural by local artist highlights Albuquerque landmarks appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:04PM
by: News Staff
Staff Report The death of an infant on Aug. 21 is under investigation by the 12th Judicial District Major Crimes Unit, according to a release from the Otero County Sheriff’s Office. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority received a call around 12:14 p.m. on Aug. 21 from a “distressed parent
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Aug. 16Jessica Montano, 37, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI and stopping or parking i ...
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Residents raised privacy fears as officials cite crime-solving benefits from Rio Rancho’s 19 Flock camera units.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:20PM
by: Joshua Bowling
New Mexico Democrats are pushing to place two new candidates for the state House of Representatives on the Nov. 3 ballot after the nominees dropped out of the race. However, in both cases county clerks argued that the local Democratic Party officials had waited too long to nominate replacements.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:25PM
by: Patrick Lohmann
A federal judge on Thursday ruled against a 2024 New Mexico law that imposed a seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, but a spokesperson for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told Source NM on Friday that her office will almost certainly appeal the ruling.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:17PM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
Bon Appétit has named Leo's in Santa Fe as one of the best new restaurants in the country, recognizing its scratch-made dishes and unique approach to Southeast Asian cuisine.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:43PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:46PM
by: Fallon Fischer
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and Rio Rancho Public Schools have teamed up to open the Transportation Systems Technology Center at the RioTECH Career Technical Education High School. The 43,800-square-foot facility features automotive and electric vehicle labs designed to replicate professional repair shops, specialized
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:57PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:16PM
by: Fallon Fischer
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Eddy County Sheriff's Office has arrested a person following a deadly shooting on May 23. Deputies responded to Capitan Reef Road where it crosses over the Pecos River, in reference to a man, later identified as Nicholas Andres Lucero, 42, who was unconscious and
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:23PM
by: Gallup Sun Publishing
Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council voted unanimously Aug. 26 to immediately remove Navajo Nation Acting Attorney General Kris Beecher, Esq., and to no longer recognize or approve him as the Acting Attorney General. Introduced as an emergency measure, the legislation states that the lawful
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:25PM
by: Gallup Sun Publishing
Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council announced the passing of former 18th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Harold Tunney, who represented the Bodaway and Cameron Chapters, Aug. 26. “Former Delegate Harold Tunney dedicated much of his life to serving his communities and advocating for issues that
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:11PM
by: News Staff
Bruce Lesman A Southwest Favorite with a Creamy, Zesty Twist If you love the bold flavors of Mexican street corn (elote), you’re going to fall in love with this hearty Southwest Street Corn Pasta. Sweet roasted corn, smoky Hatch green chiles, creamy Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime create a
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:00PM
Current and former Green Team members spoke about water and the environment
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by: By Niranjan Shresthaand Shristi Kafle The Associated Press
Rescuers on the Nepal-China border are pulling out flood survivors caked in dark brown mud while helicopters lift stranded people to safety.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 03:04PM
by: Gallup Sun Publishing
Staff Reports Two people died and multiple people were injured in a car crash in Breadsprings, N.M., Aug. 27. Around 2:30 pm, two vehicles collided head-on on State Road 602, near mile post 22.5 at Blue Medicine Well Road. Navajo Nation Police, the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, and McKinley County
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 03:58PM
Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 03:00PM
Shannon Farrell ends long career of change in the department
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by: Patrick Lohmann
Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary and Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor, toured a new affordable housing project Thursday in Albuquerque as she touted her plan to help reduce a statewide housing shortage if she is elected governor on Nov. 3.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 03:00PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Thursday in Northeast Albuquerque. Around 11:00 PM, officers in the Foothills Area Command responded Thursday to reports of a shooting at 4200 Spanish Bit St NE. When officers arrived, they found an adult
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:05PM
First National Bank marked its 70th anniversary with community celebrations across Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and Artesia. Events featured free lunches, prize opportunities and local bank officials, including a Friday gathering at the Artesia branch on West Main Street. The milestone highlights seven decades of service to Otero, Lincoln and
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:39PM
by: News Staff
Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News Alamogordo Police officers arrested a homeless man and woman last week after finding them in a makeshift bed in a shed that had been previously screwed shut. Officer A. Medina arrested Willard Gimotea, 39, on charges of breaking and entering, possession of burglary tools and
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:00PM
by: News Staff
Wheeler CowperthwaiteFor the Alamogordo News An Otero County grand jury has indicted a Hobbs man on charges of homicide by drunk driving and various misdemeanor offenses following a fatal crash on June 5 near Mayhill. Otero County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Mitchell submitted the charges on Terry Godwin, 58, on Aug.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:00PM
by: News Staff
Do you have an event you’d like to include in the Alamogordo Community Calendar? We’re also interested in events in Tularosa, Cloudcroft, and Holloman Air Force Base. Send your information to calendar@alamogordonews.com. Thursday, August 27 Kanopy Movie Matinee – 11 a.m. “Free Puppies!” tells the story of a chronically underlooked
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:00PM
by: Kevin Hardy
Progressive activist Gaby Goldstein thinks her opponents are brilliant. Despite her deeply held liberal politics, she admires the work of conservative groups that for decades have built influence in state governments across the country. “We on the left have left a huge amount of power on the table,” said Goldstein,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:54PM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats remain favored to regain the majority in the U.S. House. President Donald Trump’s anemic approval ratings amid the war in Iran, concerns over the economy and a coalitional shift within the party mark some of the largest headwinds facing
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:53PM
by: Jacob Fischler
A federal judge froze for two weeks a Trump administration regulation to restrict mail voting late Thursday, calling the U.S. Postal Service rule a violation of states’ power to administer elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s temporary restraining order reinstated a pause that she had lifted just a day earlier,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:53PM
by: Jason McNabb
Two replacement candidates for New Mexico state House races have been disqualified from the November ballot, prompting a legal battle over election filing deadlines.
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by: Sasha Lenninger
A father and son in Santa Fe are creating Zozobra’s arms, blending tradition, family memories, and a shared passion for the iconic event.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:22PM
by: Robert Towne
Today's storm chances are similar to yesterday. For the weekend, rain chances will be increasing both Saturday and Sunday. The post Friday morning forecast: Storm chances expected to increase over the weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:13PM
by: Robert Towne
Danielle shows us how a $14 thrifted jewelry cabinet got a DIY makeover with mirror paint and a fresh finish before going to Giuli's new closet room. The post DIY Friday with Danielle: Giuli’s jewelry box appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 02:08PM
by: Robert Towne
Frozen Fix has opened near Montgomery Boulevard and Eubank Boulevard, serving homemade ice cream with flavors like raspberry habanero, banana pudding and cookie butter. The post New family-owned ice cream shop opens in NE Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 01:59PM
by: Robert Towne
New Mexico will open the season without starting quarterback Jack Layne after coach Jason Eck said Lane needs elbow surgery and will miss the year. The post Lobos to play without starting quarterback for 2026 season appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 01:51PM
by: Robert Towne
A 56-year-old man faces DWI charges after police said he caused a head-on crash that left two people badly hurt Thursday evening. The post Man arrested for DWI after wrong-way crash on Coors Thursday evening. appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 01:49PM
by: Robert Towne
"Coyote vs. Acme" reaches theaters this weekend after Warner Bros. shelved it, fans pushed back online and a new distributor stepped in. The post ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ brings Albuquerque to theaters this weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 01:30PM
by: Robert Towne
A co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders will speak at the U.N. General Assembly about generations of cancer tied to the Trinity site fallout. The post NM to be represented at United Nations General Assembly appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 01:22PM
Front page of the Aug. 22, 1939 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Mora, August 21, 1888. – The only battle the United States army lost during the Mexican war, was the battle of Santa Gertrudes de Mora. During the severe winter of 1846-47 the second Missouri cavalry occupied the
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00PM
by: Todd Fuqua
ENMU-Ruidoso cross country enters its second season with a larger roster, new local talent and a full schedule of meets across New Mexico and Texas. The post ENMU-Ruidoso cross country back in full force appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00PM
by: Robert Towne
A man died after a shooting outside an apartment complex near Spanish Bit and Tramway. The post APD investigates deadly shooting near Tramway and Montgomery appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:56PM
The partial lunar eclipse as seen about 10:30 p.m. Thursday near the base of Animas City Mountain, just north of Durango city limits. The photo was taken using a Canon 6D with a 200-300 mm lens. (Courtesy of Patrick Dillon)...
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:44PM
By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer The North Central Solid Waste Authority will begin charging a $65 fee for additional waste pick-ups from metal dumpsters. The measure does not apply to additional pick-ups from the plastic bins commonly put out on a weekly basis, NCSWA General Manager Leo Marquez said
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Man Makes Threats Over ‘Messed Up Burrito’
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
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by: Gallupsun Staff
Marry Puppins is a happy pup. She’s always wagging her tail and licking the air when people approach her in her kennel. She likes a good squeaky toy and can sometimes whine for more pets and attention. She can get very spunky when the toys come out. She likes to
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:36AM
by: Gallupsun Staff
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As tensions ease on the home front, you can once again focus on changes in the workplace. Early difficulties are soon worked out. Stability returns as adjustments are made. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new romance tests the unattached Bovine’s patience to
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By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor Rhylee Manwell’s journey to becoming Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial started four years ago, when she was six and brought a flyer home from school, and he told her mom Carley Tafoya that she wanted to try competing in pageants. Manwell was crowned as
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by: Gallupsun Staff
By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor Damaris Yazzie thought she would take a longer break from pageant life. Instead, the 22-year-old from Teec Nos Pos, Ariz., left Red Rock Park Aug. 7 wearing the crown of the 2026-2027 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen. This isn’t Yazzie’s first time winning a
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:29AM
by: Gallupsun Staff
By Glenn KayFor the Sun Rating: +++ out of ++++ Running Time: 106 minutes This feature film from A24 opens exclusively at cinemas on Friday, Aug. 21. If you read a lot of movie reviews, then you know that the end of summer is frequently not the best time for
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:28AM
by: Gallupsun Staff
GMCS ordered to reinstate Masonjones with back pay Staff Reports For over a year and a half, Gallup-McKinley County Schools and a former high school teacher have been locked in a legal battle that began with an email. In early January 2025, Sawyer Masonjones officially took office as president of
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TEXICO - Whether it was plowing through with power, bursting through with speed or pulling off a Houdini-like escape, Texico's Cross Figg put on a rushing display on Aug. 21. Figg rushed for a game-high 210 yards on 19 carries, scored all four of the Wolverines' touchdowns and had three
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:42AM
By Miles Barth SUN Staff Writer Young people at risk of homelessness and addiction are transforming their lives at Rio Arriba YouthBuild, a division of Chicanos Por La Causa. The program teaches low-income 16- to 24-year-olds who lack a high school diploma, the job skills they need to begin a
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by: Pat Davis
By Roberto Rosales, The Paper. — Did you know you can take a 1-hour self-guided walking tour in Downtown to find hidden public art and the stories behind the pieces. […]
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By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN There is a strong championship pedigree to the Mesa Vista volleyball team, as almost the entire Lady Trojans Class 2A state championship basketball team from last season is now turning their talents to the volleyball court. “We have some pretty good athletes and they’re
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by: News Staff
Inspired by Science’s STEM After Dark fundraiser returns October 17, 2026, at Carlsbad’s National Cave and Karst Research Institute. The Glow Lab-themed event invites adults to explore hands-on activities including glow-in-the-dark slime, light scribbling and a robotic obstacle course. Tickets go on sale September 8, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:00AM
by: Michael Smith
Carlsbad High School running back Brock Wright was named the 2025-2026 Carlsbad Current-Argus Male Athlete of the Year after receiving 222 votes in the inaugural poll. Wright rushed for 1,113 yards and 12 touchdowns during Carlsbad’s historic football playoff run, earned second-team All-State honors, and helped the baseball team reach
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:00AM
by: Robert Towne
King Harald V of Norway has died at 89. He went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European nobility in order to marry his longtime sweetheart. The popular king modernized the royal house but refused
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:44AM
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A collection of arrests and reports from the Ruidoso Police Department for the week of Aug. 16 through 22. The post Ruidoso police blotter: Aug. 16-22 appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:00AM
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Casteel Martell believes the local economy has already reached the bottom and is quickly working its way back up again. The post Keithley’s Korner: Village ACE Hardware owner focused on service appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 06:00AM
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Jesse is three years old, delightfully round in all the best ways, and carries himself like a cat who knows he’s the main character. The post Pet of the Week: Meet Jesse appeared first on Ruidoso News .
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Three keys to the Bulldogs victory aginst Hobbs on Friday.
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Bulldogs look to be better on offense.
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by: Todd Fuqua
Artesia volleyball rebounded from a season-opening loss to Carlsbad by sweeping Alamogordo Thursday night. Both teams are now 1-1. The post Artesia volleyball sweeps Alamogordo appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:07AM
by: Michael Smith
Loving is now 2-0 in 2026. The post Brodie Allen leads Loving Falcons football team in win over Hobbs JV appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .
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Senator visited site of massive Enterprise Products gasoline spill Wednesday
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by: Mesha Begay
In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the Lobo's football quaterback, Jake Layne's elbow injury. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Aug. 27 appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:18AM
by: Mesha Begay
The famous Michelin Guide is giving recognition to 12 New Mexico restaurants as part of its first-ever Southwest series. The post Michelin’s new southwest guide honors New Mexico restaurants appeared first on KOB 4 .
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New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Aug. 27, 2026 New Mexico roads rank among the deadliest in the US Supreme Court rulings halt Project Jupiter permit process New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 26, 2026
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Toothman brings more than 20 years of environmental science, project management and federal oversight experience to the position.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:46AM
Federal officials issued a notice on Aug. 11 that the FBI is looking for information on the deaths of Kent Hoffman, 56, on June 14, Andrew Lujan-Huerta, 46, on July 14 and Karl Affsprung, 50 on July 29.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:15PM
by: The Roosevelt Review
Saturday, Aug. 29 *Echoes of the Earth: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,...Read More
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Marshall Mecham
The Goddard Rockets face off against the Carlsbad Cavemen at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Wool Bowl. The post Goddard Rockets fall to Carlsbad Cavemen 35-19 in Week 2 Home Opener appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:30AM
by: Joshua Bowling
Attorneys for the New Mexico Forward Party on Friday told a federal judge that New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver held minor party candidates to an unfairly burdensome standard to qualify for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:37PM
by: Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — Just over two months from midterm elections and four months removed from a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gutted Voting Rights Act protections for majority Black U.S. House districts, and 63 years after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech there, thousands gathered again
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:08PM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The recent selection of adviser Austin Polk as Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Agriculture Education Teacher...
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz Photos
Early College High School students spent a week this month preparing for the expectations of college, the workplace and professional life during the s...
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
by: Amari Saxton
Zozobra named as an official NM Spirit event
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:27AM
by: Amari Saxton
Two injured, four displaced after structure fire in SW Albuquerque
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:06AM
by: Kara Mihm
The Forward Party has sued New Mexico in federal court, claiming the state’s ballot signature requirements for minor parties are unfair.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:33AM
by: Aliyah Chavez
House Republican Whip Alan Martinez alleges Romero’s part-time state employment may violate New Mexico law. The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office says it conducted ethics and conflict reviews before hiring her and welcomes a legal review.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:19AM
by: Amari Saxton
BCSO investigating pedestrian crash on Five Points Road
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59PM
by: Amari Saxton
Albuquerque-filmed movie, 'Coyote vs Acme,' hits theaters
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:49PM
by: Kara Mihm
Stricter work requirements for SNAP are forcing NM residents to turn to other options like food banks.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:36AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:03PM
by: Marilyn Upchurch
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to slow down drivers, the City of Santa Fe is installing new speed cameras and they'll start recording drivers by Monday. Some of those cameras also target loud vehicle exhaust. "We're not looking for gotcha moments, we are looking for people to
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:35AM
by: Ben Schlittler
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A program the city started years ago to help at-risk families break the cycle of violence, is seeing success in Albuquerque schools, and its now pushing the district to nearly triple its reach. More high schools and middle schools are being added to the city's "Violence
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:54AM
by: Natasha Lynn
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first of its kind coming to the South Valley, and a new option for farmers to better process their crops. The Delicious New Mexico Aggregation Center, or DMAC, behind the South Valley Economic Development Center is 22 days away from opening. So there's still some
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:35AM
by: Sarah Davis
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the move against criticism, arguing the gloves would prevent agents from needing to resort to deadly force.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 03:59AM
by: The Associated Press
Reese protested the call on the court and could appeal to the WNBA league office to have the technical rescinded.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 03:27AM
by: Nicole Sanders
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A New Mexico City is considering closing a local lake to visitors after fires and flooding have taken a toll. One city official says it's the best move for the lake and the community, but other city leaders are raising questions about whether it's the only
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:54AM
by: Nicole Sanders
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) — A Texas woman charged with multiple sex offenses and human trafficking violations has been arrested in Carlsbad. New Mexico State Police worked with the Denver District Attorney's Office to arrest 22-year-old Jayde Guerrero earlier this week. They say she traveled across multiple states after being identified
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:47AM
by: Nicole Sanders
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexicans who took out a "Fastbucks" loan might be able to get some money back. The New Mexico Department of Justice says anyone who obtained one of these loans between 2007 and 2016 could receive part of a million-dollar settlement. Fastbucks was the subject of
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:46AM
by: Teddy Grant
A few fans liked Vin Diesel’s tribute to Dolly Parton, who died shortly after a cancer diagnosis.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:36AM
by: Doug Ferguson
"I’m playing this week for myself and to try and put up some good scores and hopefully win a trophy at the end of the week.”
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 02:36AM
by: Sandra Sanchez
The number of denaturalization lawsuits filed by the Trump administration surged in July, according to new data.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 01:09AM
by: Joshua Feldstein
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, made jokes throughout the week about President Trump, causing many of his supporters to label the artist a "traitor."
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 01:09AM
by: Stephanie Overton
Friday was the tenth day of the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996, but the defendant and jurors weren't in the courtroom.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:58PM
by: Nicole Sanders
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) — The University of New Mexico is offering free skin cancer screenings in Gallup on Saturday. The event is running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone who arrives at the UNM Hospital Specialty Care Clinic on Nizhoni Boulevard within the allotted hours will get screened, according
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:41PM
by: Erin McCullough
Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership with Nashville International Airport with the intent to rename it for Dolly Parton.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:36PM
by: Nicole Sanders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — "Coyote vs. Acme" hit theaters Friday and the City of Albuquerque serves as the movie's main backdrop. The film focuses on the Wiley Coyote's journey to sue the Acme Corporation, with the story set here in the Duke City. The Albuquerque Film Office says it was
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:31PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty Friday to setting multiple fires that nearly burnt down a storage warehouse near Menaul and I-25. 41-year-old Samantha Lee was arrested for setting five fires inside the warehouse in 2024.The building was used by two nearby hotels and a non-profit serving
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:52PM
by: Christine Samra
Gladys Knight announced to her fans that she will be taking a step back from performing to spend more time with family.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:36PM
by: Sarah Davis and The Hill
A group of Democratic senators are calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse a planned housing development in the West Bank that would effectively divide the Palestinian territory.
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:34PM
by: Nicole Sanders
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A new art exhibit is offering local kids the opportunity to showcase their stories through photography. "My World, My Lens" features a collection of photographs captured by Bernalillo County youth as they navigate housing insecurity. The photos were taken over the course of five weeks,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:28PM
by: Mesha Begay
After Dolly Parton's death, Libros for Kids in New Mexico saw 300 new sign-ups and $2,000 in donations in just two days honoring her legacy. The post One book at a time: Dolly Parton’s growing legacy in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 01:04AM
by: Troli, Blake
A 35-year-old man faces charges after court records said he brought a gun to school and made threats that left a professor shaken. The post Bodycam footage shows arrest of student accused of threatening to shoot up CNM appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:54AM
by: Mesha Begay
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A high-profile murder trial in Massachusetts is drawing renewed attention to maternal mental health issues and prompting conversations about support systems available to parents in New Mexico. Lindsay Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but her defense team argues she is not criminally responsible
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:51AM
by: Mesha Begay
New Mexico United signed brothers Santiago and Sebastián Casaus Natale to lifetime contracts through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. The post New Mexico United signs young brothers to lifetime contract with Friends of Jaclyn appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:46AM
by: Mesha Begay
A few showers and storms will continue across New Mexico Friday evening, with brief heavy rainfall in some spots that may cause minor flooding. The post Storms bring brief downpours and minor flooding across New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:28AM
by: Robert Towne
A man suffered serious injuries after a pack of dogs mauled him near Interstate 40 by the cemetery in Santa Rosa. The post NMSP investigates deadly dog attack in Santa Rosa appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:15AM
by: Mesha Begay
On this week’s episode of New Mexico Gameday, Devin J. Martin bring you high school highlights from across the metro. The post NM Gameday: Aug. 21 appeared first on KOB 4 .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:01PM
by: Todd Fuqua
Ruidoso’s comeback fell short in the annual Highway 70 football showdown, as Tularosa earned a 29-28 victory at W.D. Horton Field. The post Ruidoso comeback comes up short against Tularosa appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:37AM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
(KVIA) -- New Mexico residents who received a FastBucks loan between 2007-2016 may be eligible to receive a share of nearly $1 million, the state's Department of Justice said Friday. In 2016, former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a ruling that FastBucks should pay more than $32 million
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:39PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said. Thirty-two-year-old Eddie Linarez and 28-year-old Nathan Quintana were sentenced in federal court after law enforcement seized fentanyl, cocaine,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 12:14AM
by: By André Salkin asalkin@sfnewmexican.com
Similar lawsuits were also filed against three other states for tuition policies regarding undocumented students Thursday.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:45PM
by: By Julia Gentin jgentin@sfnewmexican.com
Reporter Julia Gentin writes about her initial weeks reporting on and getting to know Southern New Mexico.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:10PM
Artesia volleyball rebounded from a season-opening loss to Carlsbad by sweeping Alamogordo Thursday night. Both teams are now 1-1.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:07PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:41AM
480 butterflies will be released by participants
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:32PM
by: newsdesk
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque has taken legal action against the tobacco industry for widespread harm caused by plastic cigarette filters that are being littered throughout the city. The lawsuit filed Wednesday named seven manufacturers and one local distributor responsible for selling tobacco products with plastic-filter designs. The cigarette
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:46PM
by: By Margaret O'Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
The sometimes-deadly pest has been moving northward for more than a year before officially returning to the U.S. in June.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:45PM
by: By Mike Easterling measterling@sfnewmexican.com
New Mexico Innovation Hub founder David Perez is making plans for the next phase of the development after leasing 50,000 square feet.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:45PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
Ramona Goolsby claimed 113,000 voters on the absentee voter list have moved; the Secretary of State's Office noted there are only 59,174 voter…
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:30PM
by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
Support has been growing to give state child advocate Dawn Walters the tools she needs amid concerns over CYFD stonewalling.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:30PM
by: By Milan Simonich
There's no summer recess in August anymore, as political wars accelerate and adults push betting on kids' baseball games.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00PM
by: Joshua Bowling
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice seeking records related to allegations that Drug Enforcement Administration agents knowingly let fentanyl flow into the state.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1 under the GECU name, the credit union said. The two are expected to operate as independent divisions during the integration. After the acquisition, the new entity
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:41PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
(KVIA) -- Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and three other states, challenging their state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for undocumented migrants. The DOJ argued that the financial assistance places undocumented migrants over U.S. citizens "in clear defiance of Congress's
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:07PM
by: By André Salkin asalkin@sfnewmexican.com
The search warrant reportedly executed by a slate of federal agencies and state police was not immigration related, residents were told.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:45PM
by: The New Mexican
The guide covers New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Nevada, and was introduced during a Wednesday ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:15PM
by: The New Mexican
The Mogote Ridge Fire stood at 40 acres as of Wednesday evening; it was 83 acres as of Thursday morning and 95 by evening.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:00PM
100th Route 66 anniversary to bring 100 STEM teams to R4-hosted event
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:11PM
by: Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — A developing trade war with Canada could bite Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm elections as voters worry about rising prices and industries in states with competitive races could suffer. Maine’s lobster industry dodged what officials had warned could be economic havoc Thursday morning when Canada reversed its
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:31PM
by: Patrick Lohmann
Republican candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 27 Jahnelle Garcia has repeatedly listed her address as a home on Walnut Creek Road, but she hasn't lived there for more than a year, the current homeowner told Source NM.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:00PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the Alamogordo Police Department. Agents learned that on Wednesday, Alamogordo police went to a home on Alamo Avenue in reference to a suicidal man with a rifle, the NMSP said. Police
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:39PM
by: newsdesk
New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s press office sent out an e-mail proclaiming, New Mexico is projected to bring in $14.8 billion in General Fund revenue in Fiscal Year 2028, leaving $924 million in “new money” available for lawmakers in the 2027 legislative session. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:38PM
by: Juno Ogle
$5M in state healthcare money headed to SWNM
Several southwest New Mexico healthcare providers will soon receive a share of $50 million in state funding designated to help keep facilities open. ...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:00PM
by: Juno Ogle
Grand juries, federal charges
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff In office for more than a year and a half now, the Sixth Judicial district attorney said he’s happy with the status...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:00PM
by: Juno Ogle
[caption id="attachment_108039" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Tess Taylor, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, grimaces ...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:00PM
by: Nickolas Seibel, RALEIGH BURLEIGH
[caption id="attachment_108036" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Grant County-raised filmmaker Kaia Roman...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:00PM
by: News Staff
New Mexico State Police are investigating an Alamogordo officer-involved shooting that killed 50-year-old Keith Charles Cowgill after he allegedly emerged from his home armed with a rifle during a suicide call. Officers attempted multiple times to establish communication and de-escalate the situation. Four officers fired their weapons; no one else
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:57PM
by: Ariana Figueroa
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service took another step Thursday in implementing a Trump administration policy to restrict mail-in voting, even as a high-stakes legal battle plays out and midterm elections approach. The agency published an FAQ about its new rule that compels states to send their voter rolls to
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:56PM
by: Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over laws that allow immigrants in the country without legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they live. President Donald Trump’s administration has now sued 21 states over such laws,
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:27PM
Justin Maez, 19, pleads guilty to second-degree murder and felony assault
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:48PM
by: By Aurora Sandoval Generation Next
The program has helped many people succeed academically, including me.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:30PM
by: Staff report
The Town of Taos voted during a special meeting Thursday (Aug. 27) to implement Phase 3 water restrictions “in response to severe drought conditions, reduced water availability, and increased strain on the Town's municipal water system,” acco…
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:21PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:49PM
by: The Taos News
This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, stalking or other forms of abuse, help is available: Call the Taos Community Against Violence HELPline at 575-758-9888, text 575-770-2706. Call...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:49PM
by: Joshua Bowling
About $7.6 billion intended for more than 6,400 big-budget projects across New Mexico remained unspent at the end of last fiscal year, according to a new Legislative Finance Committee analysis. State lawmakers at a Thursday hearing said they want to see local communities spend more of the capital outlay money
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:31PM
by: By NIRANJAN SHRESTHA and SHRISTI KAFLE The Associated Press
The steep slopes and lush valleys below the Himalayan mountain range are especially vulnerable to flooding and landslides.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:33PM
by: The New Mexican
A former Republican and Democrat, Montoya says he doesn't fit into the mold of either party anymore.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:30PM
by: By Ryan J. Foley The Associated Press
ICE moved forward with the purchase despite opposition from civil rights advocates and Democratic members of Congress.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:19PM
by: Kelcie Moseley-Morris
BOISE, Idaho — The group leading the effort to restore abortion access by ballot initiative in Idaho has filed a lawsuit against state officials over proposed language that will appear on the ballot and in a state-issued voter pamphlet. Idahoans United for Women and Families, the nonprofit organization that drafted
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:19PM
by: Alex Brown
AUBURN, Wash. — In the back row of a small community college classroom, I sip my coffee and consider a cumulus cloud, a puffy white pillar over an expanse of blue. I’m not staring out the window, but at a presentation on a screen at the front of the room.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:06PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:08PM
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN This decade has reached its back half without Dulce reaching the state volleyball playoffs, but coach Selenarose Hammond is determined to see that change and soon. “I think we’re looking pretty good,” she said. “We’re not real young, we’re not real old. We want
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:58PM
by: Olivia Lewis
Taos Police have arrested a man accused of making bomb and shooting threats to the Nusenda Credit Union in Taos on Monday morning (Aug. 24), according to Taos Police Chief Ron Montez Jr. Michael Allen Graves, 57, of Los Ojos, New Mexico,...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:48PM
Challenge includes House District 23 in Sandoval County
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:55PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without explicit parental consent. The district listened and is now changing how it handles those recordings. At the center of the
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:08PM
Monsoon clouds reflect off the water’s surface as they build north of Pastorius Reservoir on Thursday. The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of thunderstorms through the weekend. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 04:46PM
by: The Associated Press
The Pentagon, which partially funds the news outlet, fired them last week.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:43PM
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN Sydney DeYapp is a familiar face around the Escalante gym, so it’s probably fitting that now she’s the one looking to get the Lady Lobos volleyball team back to where they’re used to going: the state tournament. After a career at playing at Escalante
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:45PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:58PM
Get Ready for Friday Night Football
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN It is often said that football teams show the most improvement from game one to game two. Each of the local teams are looking for just such an occurrence as they head to the season’s second week. Española Valley vs. Portales, 6 p.m. Friday
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:30PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:57PM
Charges Dropped Against Chimayó Man in Fatal Hit-and-Run
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Prosecutors dropped charges against a Chimayó man for leaving the scene of an accident causing death and failure to render aid resulting in death against. Marty Sherwood, 50, was accused of running a man over on the side of the road May 1 in
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:18PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:05PM
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN It was a fine opening weekend of prep football for the local big schools, but the smaller schools — all of which had coaching changes since last season — did not fare quite so well. Española Valley 30, Los Alamos 25 It was the
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:05PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:57PM
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN To many folks in the Pojoaque area community, Stephanie Lucero is better known as Dr. Lucero. But to the volleyball players at Pojoaque Valley High School, she is known as coach. Lucero, who stepped in to take over the program this season, played for
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:03PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:13PM
by: Spencer Fordin
A story on page A3 of the Alamogordo News Aug. 27 edition incorrectly reported on a vote by the Alamogordo City Commission. The commission voted to table a motion to restrict access to the Bonito Reservoir until its Sept. 22 meeting. The post CORRECTION appeared first on Alamogordo News .
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:20PM
by: Ariana Figueroa
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Treasury’s recent proposed regulation to limit refunds for certain tax credits based on immigration status is the latest move by the Trump administration to restrict noncitizens’ access to federal benefits. In President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, he has employed a governmentwide
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:39PM
Small business owners coordinated communication network to resolve issue
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:24PM
by: Julian Paras
By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras Mike Smith has ridden in 29 Kentucky Derbys, won a Triple Crown aboard Justify and collected more Breeders’ Cup victories than any jockey in […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:07PM
by: By Steve Peoples and Jill Colvin The Associated Press
Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine co…
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:51PM
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:02PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:14PM
by: Leah Romero
New Mexico’s Medical Psilocybin Program recently opened up applications for producers of the psychedelic mushroom, marking a significant step toward the therapeutic program becoming fully operational.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:54PM
Appointee will fill vacancy created by departure of Nathaniel Baca
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:11PM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico against the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:38PM
by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For nine years, the Mindfield Film Festival has worked to provide independent filmmakers a place to share their work, make connections and continue creating. […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:17PM
by: Devin O’Leary
The seasons are changing, but that doesn’t mean we’ve got nothing to look forward to but the slow decaying of fall and the skeletal barrens of winter. No! Seasonal change […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:18PM
by: Devin O’Leary
By Camillo Cretara, The Paper. – This August the National Hispanic Community Center will host the second annual In Rhythm Fest. The music and dance festival happens at the NHCC […]
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:18PM
TUCUMCARI - The Adrian Jones era and the Rattlers' 2026 football season made a resounding debut during a 47-16 victory Aug. 21 over non-district foe Jal. The new Tucumcari coach saw his team rack up almost 300 yards of total offense, force six fumbles and score the game's first 40
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:04PM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico against the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, seeking records necessary for the New Mexico Department of Justice’s (NMDOJ) investigation into allegations that DEA agents
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:38PM
Johnson calls Nov. 3 election ‘contrast between common sense and crazy’
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:57PM
by: By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
A new study suggests El Nino events have intensified over the past 40 years due to human-caused climate change.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:30PM
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:40PM
New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct barriers on the border.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:17PM
The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:11PM
Analysts doubt the state’s timeline, noting it failed to release some functions when it rolled out the system last week.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:05PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County property values keep climbing — up nearly $1 billion on residential improvements alone in the past year — but the office pricing them out says staffing hasn’t kept pace with growth. New Assessor Ed Olona, appointed by commissioners in July after his predecessor
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:43PM
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:37PM
By Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote We’re about two months from Election Day, and our governor’s race is more of a shuffle. Four years ago, Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham and Republican Mark Ronchetti were firing rhetorical cannons at each other. Now it’s hard to stay awake. As Ronchetti recently complained, “It
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:11PM
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:45AM
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:35AM
City, Counties Consider 31-Mile Road Landfill
By Amanda MartinezSpecial to the SUN The journey that trash takes doesn’t end when someone slams the lid on the big, blue polycart. In fact, that’s just the beginning. In fact, Española residents’ trash will soon begin an 80-mile journey that will eventually end at the Sandoval County Landfill. Los
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:08PM
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a bear bit him while he was camping near Red River Friday (Aug. 21), according to the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Department conservation officers were at the scene Friday investigating...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:02AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:38AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. August doesn’t go quietly in Sandoval County. The final weekend of the month brings a four-time New Mexico Music Award winner to The BLOCK, a Vegas legend to Quezada’s and free trivia and a classic movie to close it all out Sunday. Friday: Eryn Bent
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:14AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:27PM
Protect the Water
Recently, there has been significant public attention surrounding the potential for uranium mining in the Carson National Forest near the community of Canjilon and in northern Rio Arriba County. This issue is of great concern to the citizens of Rio Arriba County. The Rio Arriba County Commission has heard from
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:30AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:12PM
You don’t know what you’re capable of accomplishing until you are pushed to your limits. God puts us on this earth for reasons that lie on the other side of understanding. We do not know the who, the where or the what of the world. In essence, Adam and Eve
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:11PM
by: Blynn Beltran
Over the weekend, dozens of farmers, craft makers, and visitors came out to the Juan I. Gonzales Agricultural Center for the Taos County Fair, where everyone celebrates the fruits of their labor and shows off their animals and products they...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:46AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:54AM
by: Daniel J. Chacón/The New Mexican
A freshman Democrat in the New Mexico House of Representatives issued a public apology late Sunday following a report he was “running around naked” at a hotel in downtown Chicago in late July, banging on guest room doors. District 4 N.M. Rep....
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:45AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:51AM
The Valley of the Mills Heritage Tour in the Mora Valley returns for a two-day, family-friendly celebration on Sept. 5-6, according to a press release. Visitors are invited to explore the rich cultural and historical legacy of Mora County,...
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:46AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:50AM
by: Pat Davis
One of New Mexico’s most reliably conservative industries says President Donald Trump’s new executive order opening borders to beef imports just as ranchers begin culling herds sends the “wrong signal at the wrong time.” This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:54AM
Wagon Mound Bean Day, which features a free meal of beans and meat cooked underground, is set to take place Sept. 4-7. Wagon Mound’s biggest celebration of the year is just around the corner. The 116th annual Wagon Mound Bean Day is set to take place Sept. 4-Sept. 7 throughout
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 07:00AM
by: News Staff
New Mexico’s governor’s race has settled into an unusually quiet contest. Democrat Deb Haaland is avoiding public events while lieutenant governor candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard fills the gap. Republican Gregg Hull has struggled to define himself, stumbling over abortion-related comments and ties to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Meanwhile, Haaland appears
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:00AM
by: News Staff
Spanish exchange student Sofia Escorial Galiano was named the 2025-2026 Carlsbad Current-Argus Female Athlete of the Year after earning 187 votes in the inaugural reader poll. The Carlsbad High sophomore swimmer helped her 400-yard freestyle relay team qualify for state, then returned to Madrid, where she plans to pursue track
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:00AM
by: Adrian Hedden
An August Bureau of Land Management auction generated about $139 million from oil and gas leases, led by three Eddy County parcels with a combined value exceeding $115 million. The sale included acreage in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, bringing New Mexico’s 2025 federal lease-sale revenue to roughly $4.4 billion
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:00AM
by: Tim Keithley
Femmes of Rock, a six-piece band featuring three top-notch female electric violinists out front, will perform at the Spencer Theater Saturday night. The post ‘Femmes of Rock’ return to Spencer Theater appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:01AM
by: News Staff
A collection of events and activities in and around the Ruidoso area for the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. The post What’s Happening: Aug. 27- Sept. 2 appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:01AM
by: Benjamin Koelkebeck
The first annual Ruidoso Antique Show drew more than 1,600 visitors to the Ruidoso Convention Center to walk the aisles of 56 vendors. The post ‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,’ first annual Ruidoso Antique Show appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:01AM
by: Todd Fuqua
More than 900 runners competed in the 22nd annual Grindstone Trails Run Aug. 22 at Wingfield Park. The post Big turnout for this year’s Grindstone Trail Races appeared first on Ruidoso News .
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:00AM
Local governments would be on the hook for $29 million initial investment, new feasibility study says
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 05:00AM
1 million pounds of goods donated last fiscal year not enough
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:07AM
Eight priorities outlined in district's initial ICIP approved by school board
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 01:31AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:57AM
Northern Briefs 8/27/26
Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library’s afternoon movie will feature “A Race of Giants” documentary at 3:30 p.m. Friday (8/28). American Legion The American
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:06PM
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN Gerald Trujillo is set to take a plea deal after the alleged fatal shooting of his friend in the Ohkay Casino parking lot in 2025. Trujillo’s attorney, Jason Bowles, filed a notice on Aug. 17 that stated there was a plea deal in writing
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:04PM
By Glen RosalesSpecial to the SUN The time is now for the McCurdy volleyball team. The Lady Bobcats are coming off a 20-8 record and they won three matches during the state tournament to land among the final eight teams standing. The team lost just one player in setter Kaylee
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:56PM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Aug. 27, 2026 New Mexico roads rank among the deadliest in the US Supreme Court rulings halt Project Jupiter permit process New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 26, 2026
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
God puts us on this earth for reasons that lie on the other side of understanding. We do not know the who, the where or the what of the world.
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 02:45PM
Artesia faces Hobbs Friday in a high-scoring matchup that could hinge on explosive plays and late-game execution. To defeat the Eagles, the Bulldogs must slow Hobbs’ dynamic rushing attack, establish senior running back Cristian Pando and remain aggressive offensively. With both teams capable of piling up yards, turnovers and red-zone
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:14PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule that could limit mail voting. Wednesday, New Mexico's attorney general joined 25 other states in filing a lawsuit over the new rule. The temporary restraining order blocks USPS
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:40AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – On August 25th, 2026 the Albuquerque Police Department was called to the 600 block of Aztec Rd NW in regards to a dead child. APD confirmed, an 8-month-old baby was confirmed as the deceased child. 35-year-old Mark Armijo and 41-year-old Shawna Sitz were identified as the parents and
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:06PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District is one of 34 that Johnson will campaign in ahead of the high-stakes midterms.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:35PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
Hired in September, Youth and Family Services Director Lia Azul Salaverry left employment with the city last week.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:20PM
by: By Lily Alexander lalexander@sfnewmexican.com
Though rain can provide more food sources for bears, it’s unclear when the influx of sightings in urban areas might slow down.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00PM
Rio Rancho robbery resulted in more than $70,000 stolen by Albuquerque man
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:30PM
by: Patrick Lohmann
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against the U.S. government and its contractors over unauthorized water wells that federal agencies used to construct a wall along the state’s border with Mexico.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:17PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
Councilors voted 6-2 to approve the event, which had sparked fears from some quarters of increased fire risk in the watershed.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:30PM
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made a high-profile stop in New Mexico Wednesday to rally support for Republican congressional nominee Greg Cunningham, highlighting one of the GOP’s biggest opportunities to expand its narrow House majority this November. And Johnson arrived with a message from President Donald Trump himself. The Louisiana
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:00PM
by: Joshua Bowling
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday told a group of reporters gathered in the back room of Albuquerque’s Rio Bravo Brewing Company that he started his day with a phone call to President Donald Trump, who agreed that Republican congressional challenger Greg Cunningham is “straight out of central
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:36PM
by: Jacob Fischler
Democrat-led states and voting rights groups re-filed lawsuits Wednesday to block the Trump administration from executing a new regulation to restrict mail-in voting, while a federal judge lifted a nationwide pause on the policy in line with this week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that handed the administration a procedural win.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:10PM
Funding for purchase came from Land and Water Conservation Fund with support from local groups
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:16PM
Exhibition to showcase multimedia; collage; and watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:04PM
by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
Analysts doubt the state's timeline, noting it failed to release some functions when it rolled out the system last week.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:15PM
Affordable housing, childcare and more to be considered on city property
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:09PM
by: The New Mexican
Santa Fe animal shelter seeks treat donations
Treats at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society are an essential for training, enrichment and helping dogs build confidence while t…
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 08:00PM
by: Patrick Lohmann
Members of New Mexico immigrant advocacy groups and local elected officials warned Wednesday that they’ve seen a sharp increase in federal immigration arrests in Albuquerque in recent days, following a similar surge in Santa Fe the week prior.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 08:18PM
Submissions open from Oct. 1-15; winners receive a free sapling
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 08:52PM
by: Staff report
Carson National Forest firefighters are on the scene of the Mogote Ridge Fire in Rio Arriba County, east of Canjilon and northwest of El Rito. The approximately 50-acre fire was zero percent contained as of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 26), acco…
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:22PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:53PM
by: Juno Ogle
State Police arrest Pedregon after U.S. 180 chase Monday
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A Silver City man wanted for an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping earlier this month was captured Monday after a p...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:00PM
by: MIKAELA JOHNSON, Nickolas Seibel
[caption id="attachment_108025" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Daily Press File Photo by Juno Ogle)Children race to pick up candy dropped from a city...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:00PM
by: Aaron Rogers
[caption id="attachment_108026" align="alignnone" width="338"] [/caption] By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent In the next six weeks, there...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:00PM
by: Joshua Bowling
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee analysts on Wednesday told state lawmakers that rising oil costs from the ongoing Iran war are contributing to the hundreds of millions of dollars of “new money” for the state’s budget.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:32PM
by: Anna Claire Vollers
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As part of the settlement, Meta
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 06:01PM
Blood may be thicker than water, but art can be the tie that binds. This is the inspiration for “Explorations: A Mother & Daughter Journey Through Art,” a new show at the Las Vegas Arts Council’s Gallery 140. A reception will be held Aug. 28. It is through the joint
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 05:00PM
by: News Staff
The win puts the Cavegirls at 1-2 on the season. The post A pictorial look at the Eddy County Volleyball War Tuesday night at Carlsbad High School appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 05:09PM
by: Joshua Bowling
Two New Mexico judges told a panel of state lawmakers this week that the underlying theme of the guidelines they’re crafting for artificial intelligence use in the courtroom is, “Please, don’t be dumb.” They pointed to two examples of AI-related fiascos in the courtroom as evidence that guardrails are sorely
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 05:00PM
by: Michael Browning/For the Taos News
With a couple of years of atrophy since my last bout of regular disc golf play — at Albuquerque’s revered Roosevelt Park course — I recently set out on a tour of the Enchanted Circle’s disc golf offerings. I started with a map quest, completed at...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
by: Daniel Chacón/The New Mexican
The first day Steve Vigil saw plumes of smoke billowing over the western Sangre de Cristo Mountains from Cundiyó, his mind immediately turned to another scary thought. The aftermath. “For me, my backyard is on fire,” Vigil said. “It’s...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:37AM
On Aug. 20, the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico gathered at the Millicent Rogers Museum along with local community members, cancer patients, foundation board members and staff for an evening focused on building relationships and strengthening...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
by: Margaret O’Hara/The Santa Fe New Mexican
As he starts his final year at New Mexico Highlands University, Martin Gomez is focused on “passing classes.” “That’s what we got to do,” the business administration major said. Gomez has heard about an administrative upheaval at the state-owned...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
by: Patrick Lohmann/Source New Mexico
On the heels of a report highlighting New Mexico as the only U.S. state without declining enrollment on its health care exchange, legislative analysts warned in a new report released this week that the fund keeping residents’ premiums affordable...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
by: Jeniffer Solis/Source New Mexico
The Bureau of Reclamation released its two-year operating plan on Friday detailing how the agency will manage the Colorado River and the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, amid ongoing drought and record-low water...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:37AM
by: Margaret O'Hara/The Santa Fe New Mexican
A new state-run facility is set to offer more beds to New Mexicans in need of residential substance addiction treatment. The Epi-Duran Substance Abuse Treatment facility, on the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute's campus in Las Vegas, will...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:02PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts packed Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting to voice concerns over Sandia Pueblo’s plan they worry could result in losing federal […]
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:55PM
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8 Transfers this week: 12 Animals in foster: 11 Pounds of food:...
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:46PM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:34AM
A late-night crash in the summer of 2022 claimed the lives of 42-year-old Irene Romero, her 4-year-old grand-daughter Annalise Romero and her 9-year-old niece Daniela Lopez. Earlier this month, a Mora County jury convicted Jesse J. Blanco, 26, on charges of vehicular homicide and DWI. Blanco was 22 when he
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:48PM
by: Patrick Lohmann
New Mexico lawmakers said this week they intend to try again to enact a law that would help mobile home park residents purchase their communities amid rising out-of-state ownership.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:23PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts packed Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting to voice concerns over Sandia Pueblo’s plan they worry could result in losing federal protections and road access on the Sandia Mountains’ western slopes recreations areas. Dozens of Sandias for All coalition members spoke
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:55PM
by: Devin O’Leary
By Michael Hodock, The Paper. – Rahim AlHaj has sold millions of records throughout his career and raised millions of dollars to aid women and children living in countries from […]
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 03:31PM
by: News Staff
Carlsbad’s sports calendar features football, volleyball, soccer and cross-country events Aug. 27-29, including the Carlsbad Cavemen’s game at Roswell Goddard and the Jesus Fierro Invitational. Ongoing opportunities include outdoor workouts at the Riverwalk Fitness Court, trout and bass fishing challenges, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities, wrestling tryouts and Carlsbad Roadrunners group
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00AM
by: News Staff
Fishing conditions varied across New Mexico as August ended, with the best action reported for largemouth bass at Santa Rosa Lake and white bass and catfish at Cochiti Lake. Catfishing was also productive at Bataan Lake, while trout, bass and catfish success ranged from slow to fair at waters including
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
The Therapy Academy Expands Early Intervention Services Across Cibola County Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:19
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:19AM
by: Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Volleyball Splits Opening Games Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:18
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:18AM
Participants will play role of patients with fake injuries
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:30AM
As health insurance premiums have soared, so has state spending on subsidies to shield some New Mexicans from rising costs.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:53AM
“Those opposing Project Jupiter had some wins yesterday … and we are taking a moment to rejoice about that,” said Sheri Reinhart.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:48AM
“Free” universal childcare is estimated to cost taxpayers $850 million annually with the price tag rising quickly over time according to the Legislative Finance Committee.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 02:43PM
by: New Mexico Sun
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver posted several updates between August 24-26, 2026 regarding election security measures and accurate voter information following a Supreme Court decision.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 07:52AM
Assessment marks first step toward addressing longstanding issues
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 05:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00AM
For 50 years, Jim and Nancy Johnson have made 1408 W. Bush home, creating a distinctive Yard of the Week. Nancy maintains the plush lawn, while Jim tends the xeriscaped areas decorated with rocks, metal flowers and artwork. A family heirloom horse-drawn tractor and windmill have graced the yard for
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:09PM
County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:39AM
New Mexico officials proposed methane abatement rules targeting large oilfield leaks, including a “super emitter” reporting program and mandatory zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031. The Environment Department says swift action is needed to reduce pollution and waste, while oil and gas representatives question the compressed timeline, technical requirements and
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:12PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex. The New Mexico Department of Transportation said inspections are free and don't require an appointment. They will be first-come, first-served at 4700 McNutt Rd. The fitting
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:24PM
Artesia is 0-1 on the season. While Carlsbad is 1-2.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:43PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:45PM
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s office is sounding the alarm after the U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a key victory in his push to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a statement posted online Tuesday, Toulouse Oliver’s office claimed the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:56PM
by: Nickolas Seibel, RALEIGH BURLEIGH
[caption id="attachment_107975" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)Community members are the first to the d...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:00PM
by: Juno Ogle
[caption id="attachment_107978" align="alignnone" width="640"] Screenshot [/caption] By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Upcoming improvements to the ...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:00PM
by: Juno Ogle
[caption id="attachment_107970" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)David Stone, right, talks to people about his work in d...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:00PM
ALGODONES — An Algodones man has been charged with the murder of a convicted murderer.Elijah Sandova ...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:23PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:41PM
Four Corners Alliance for Diversity’s ‘Wild Pride’ celebration will run Sept. 9 through 12
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:20PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is on scene of a deputy-involved shooting near Gonzales Rd SW and 64th St SW. According to BCSO, no deputies were injured. BCSO advised that one person was transported to a local hospital. Their condition is currently unknown. Detectives with the Multi-Agency Task
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 06:29PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are responding to investigate the death of an infant reported at a home in the North Valley. Around 8:30 AM, officers were called to the home, located in the 600 block of Aztec Rd. NW. AFR personnel confirmed the infant was deceased.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 06:20PM
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho residents interested in filling the District 2 city council seat to be left ...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 05:54PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 24-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting two juveniles in Las Cruces. One of the teens had to be airlifted to El Paso for treatment, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. According to jail records, Anissa Danae Vigil faces the following charges: Kidnapping
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 05:32PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Duke City’s Sawmill neighborhood, residents have fought for a say in what gets built around them. Now, City Council President Klarissa Peña is […]
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:18PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — On the streets of Burque, it’s a tale of two financial realities: Automated speed cameras are bringing the city millions in revenue, while increasing […]
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:25PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — On the streets of Burque, it’s a tale of two financial realities: Automated speed cameras are bringing the city millions in revenue, while increasing police and fire costs are continuing to outpace the city budget’s projections. According to the city’s third quarter fiscal year
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:25PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Duke City’s Sawmill neighborhood, residents have fought for a say in what gets built around them. Now, City Council President Klarissa Peña is warning that the council’s decision to approve a 20-year, multimillion-dollar tax break for a major hotel before its site plan
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:18PM
by: Pat Davis
Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, […]
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:42PM
by: Pat Davis
Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, and all our celebrations where an angel on earth is always welcome. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:42PM
by: Pat Davis
Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, and all our celebrations where an angel on earth is always welcome. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:42PM
Mule deer bucks hang out in a field mucking on the green grass in La Plata County. The bucks’ antlers are covered in velvet and will soon be shedding. Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away hammocks and...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:59PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- A water valve replacement may temporarily cause a water outage on 10th Street in Alamogordo Thursday. The city said the outage may occur Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, traffic control will be in place. The eastbound outside right lane of 10th Street between
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:58PM
Summer comes to an end as children go back to the classroom
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 02:39PM
by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For an academic year, the galleries of the University of New Mexico Art Museum (UNMAM) looked different. Instead of exhibitions, the spaces became working […]
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 03:51PM
Jail Log 8/25/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 18 and August 24, 2025: Mark Giglio, Transport Order For Court. Donovane Jason Romero, Escape From a Community Custody Release Program - Person With Felony Charge, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply. Demetrios Padilla, Battery (Household Member).
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 01:39PM
City introduces new child-care zoning ordinances
Clovis is moving forward with zoning changes to conform with new state laws affecting child care businesses despite problems cited by Mayor Mike Morris. City commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 20 to introduce two new ordinances to conform with Senate Bill 96, a law Morris said limits the city’s ability to
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 01:23PM
by: New Mexico Sun
The 2026 Madrid Summer Law Institute brought together UNM students for intensive study at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain. Participants engaged with both U.S. and Spanish faculty while exploring European legal systems through coursework and field visits.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:35PM
by: New Mexico Sun
Deb Haaland posted updates on August 25 about her visits with agricultural communities in New Mexico and paid tribute to Dolly Parton’s influence.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:05PM
TUCUMCARI - Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested a local man after a standoff that blocked East Route 66 for hours. Quay County Sheriff Dennis Garcia said the suspect was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Arrested in the 3600 block of East Tucumcari Boulevard was Jonathan J. Martinez, 33, of Tucumcari.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:11PM
County Commission rejects railroad plan
Curry County commissioners on Aug. 18 rejected an offer from BNSF Railway to install lights and gates at Curry Road 6 and CR 7 in exchange for closing CR 5. The railroad offered the county $100,000 cash to sweeten the deal. But Commission Chair Brad Bender wasn’t buying any of
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:29PM
Cats go 1-2 in Piedra Vista event
FARMINGTON – Except for one match, the Clovis High boys soccer team found the going rough over the weekend in a tournament hosted by Piedra Vista. On Aug. 21, the Wildcats dropped a 2-1 decision to Santa Fe High, then thumped Gallup 10-0 on Aug. 22 before dropping a 3-1
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:18PM
Curry seeking input for road projects
Curry County is asking for public input as it begins planning road improvements and projects for the next five years. "The plan is also used to help the county apply for grant funding and legislative appropriations," according to a county news release. Comments from community members must be submitted by
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:31PM
Grady blasts past Da Vinci
GRADY — The Grady Bronchos football team made their season-opener go quick and easy. Grady scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams in blowing out visiting Da Vinci 51-0 in less than one full half of play on Aug. 21. “We had eight offensive plays — that’s all we
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:36PM
Logan falls to Mountainair
LOGAN – The Logan Longhorns suffered their worst loss in more than two years during a season-opening 48-0 defeat to visiting non-district opponent Mountainair in six-man football action on Aug. 21. The Mustangs stormed to a 28-0 lead at halftime. Logan threw three interceptions, including two that were returned for
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:38PM
Dolly Parton - country music icon, movie star, theme park owner and philanthropist - has died at 80. The news was shared in an Instagram video on her account by Parton's nephew, Brian Seaver. Parton had recently canceled multiple engagements, including the opening of a new ride at her theme
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:45PM
Meetings calendar - Aug. 26
Thursday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority - 2 p.m., ENMWUA conference room, 5140 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 Monday *City of Portales Water Advisory Working Group – 2 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:39PM
Lady Buffs capture title in Eunice tourney
EUNICE – Melrose opened its 2026 volleyball campaign with three wins to take the championship in the red bracket of Eunice’s Lady Cardinal Invitational. The Lady Butts downed Eunice 25-13, 25-16, 25-21 in their first-round match on Aug. 21, then came back to beat rival Fort Sumner 25-11, 25-15, 25-16
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:41PM
MCC unsure how to respond to U.S. Ed letter
TUCUMCARI — Mesalands Community College officials aren’t sure yet how to answer a recent letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education. Richard Primrose, chairman of the Mesalands board of trustees, said the college and other higher-education institutions across the country received the letter dated Aug. 3 from Secretary of Education
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:41PM
MCC housing plan receives discouraging news
TUCUMCARI — The president of Mesalands Community College told the board of trustees on Aug. 20 he’d received discouraging news about the college’s bid to build student housing. Allen Moss said he and several other people associated with MCC recently met with Gerald Hoehne, chief of staff at the New
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:44PM
Chamber case dismissed, may be refiled
TUCUMCARI — An eviction hearing against the Tucumcari / Quay County Chamber of Commerce set for last week was dismissed upon request of the city attorney, but the saga probably isn’t over. Rick Queener stated in his motion to dismiss on Aug. 19 that “Plaintiff has been advised that Magistrate
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:45PM
Quay closes 10 miles of road despite opposition
TUCUMCARI — The Quay County Commission on Aug. 24 approved a resolution to close more than 10 miles of road near Broadview despite some opposition. Rancher Frank Rusk submitted the application earlier this summer to close sections of Quay Roads 49, 51, H and I near the Curry County line
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:46PM
Priceless: Book of valuable cures
A friend emailed me last week with the enticing offer to come by because she had unearthed “a bit of local history a student found and gave me decades ago.” It turned out to be a weathered journal that measures about six by eight inches. At its prime, it probably
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:48PM
PORTALES -- Youth collected $291,650 at the livestock sale at the 2026 Roosevelt County Fair with the highest price going to a steer raised by Kourtney Brandenberger, sold for $18,500. Friday night's sale drew a packed crowd to the arena at the fairgrounds, buyers and families filling the stands as
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:50PM
PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE — New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez is already under fire after apologizing for a bizarre Chicago hotel incident involving allegations of public nudity, banging on guest doors, and police escorting him off the property. In a stunning new development, Hernandez has withdrawn his candidacy for reelection,
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:21PM
Valerie Garcia had just picked up her brother near Dennis Chavez Park early Sunday afternoon. They were on their way to help her daughter move into a new house when they noticed a white Cadillac Escalade turn onto 14th Street behind them. “We heard a pop, and at first didn’t
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:48AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County is about to pave the way — literally — for its new landfill, and hand the governor a name for an open seat in the Legislature, all in one Wednesday night meeting. Commissioners are set to award a $6,916,821.80 contract to Albuquerque Asphalt
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:40AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is giving state agencies until Friday to publicly account for how Project Jupiter, the sprawling AI data center campus near Santa […]
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:27AM
MELROSE – While it wasn’t the flashiest of debuts for Melrose’s football team, the Buffaloes were able to work out some kinks as they prepare for a couple of challenging foes in the next two games. Senior quarterback Trevin Yeary rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown and threw for
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:18AM
PORTALES — Portales Rams football coach Jaime Ramirez addressed his team and described the opening game against West Las Vegas as a big learning experience. “Our effort was there,” Ramirez said. “We had some critical mental mistakes that hurt us in that fourth quarter. That was really costly and I
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:20AM
TUCUMCARI - Mourners for longtime Tucumcari Public Schools coach John Span nearly filled the 1,800-person capacity of Rattler Gymnasium during his funeral Aug. 22. Span, 66, died on Aug. 14 after a long illness. After the Arkansas native moved to Tucumcari, he became an educator and coach of various sports
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:54AM
Doc Elder has been broadcasting sports at Eastern New Mexico University for 32 years. He said he's never seen the level of enthusiasm for Greyhound football he's seen the past few weeks as fans prepare for the era of Art Briles. "I run into people that I didn't think knew
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:21AM
Cats first, Lady Cats second in Clovis Invite
The Clovis High boys cross country squad opened its season with a victory in the Clovis Invitational on Aug. 22 at Ned Houk Park, while the Lady Wildcats finished second behind Amarillo Randall. Junior Marques Lippman led five CHS runners in the top eight in a field of 55, winning
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:22AM
Lady Cats' rally falls short in loss to Trinity Christian
Clovis High’s volleyball team nearly pulled off an impressive comeback on Saturday in its season opener, but in the end came up just shot against Lubbock Trinity Christian. Down two sets to none, the Lady Wildcats forced the contest into a deciding fifth game before the Lady Lions scored the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:23AM
Events calendar - Aug. 26
Today *Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687 Thursday *Around the World in Twelve Months: Turkey – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Monthly international cuisine experience sponsored by RE/Max First Place Realtors. Tickets $35 individual; $65
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:24AM
Sheriff: No sign of foul play in fatal fire
PORTALES -- Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said Aug. 20 there is no evidence of foul play in the previous morning’s fire that claimed two lives. Sanchez said the bodies of Annabelle Marie Garcia, 61 and Thomas Kenneth Black, 58, were discovered in a residence located along the west side
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:47AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is giving state agencies until Friday to publicly account for how Project Jupiter, the sprawling AI data center campus near Santa Teresa, will meet its water needs. Stansbury’s office sent a formal letter Monday to five state officials demanding answers on
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:27AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Western New Mexico University's women's cross country team has been ranked tenth in this year's Lone Star Conference preseason poll. Seniors Jeannette Rivera and McKenna Sahd were named runners to watch for the upcoming season. The Mustangs begin their campaign in September with championship events set for November.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:46AM
At the same time Todd Blanche was being confirmed as U.S. attorney general, his Justice Department was working to thwart the only active criminal investigation in the country seeking to bring a small measure of belated justice to the women who were victimized years ago by Jeffrey Epstein and his
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:44AM
A Tucumcari woman on Aug. 17 was sentenced to 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting of a local man in the head at the city’s Five Mile Park. San Miguel County District Judge Abigail Aragon suspended nine years of Ashley Danielle
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:36AM
by: Pat Davis
A first-term New Mexico state representative is withdrawing from his race for reelection after confrontations last month with Chicago police who responded to reports of a man “running naked in the hallway” of a hotel where legislators were staying during a national conference. This story was originally published at New
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:59AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 06:28AM
Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 09:53AM
The news about Democrat Deb Haaland, the stealth candidate, is more about where she’s not than where she is. Republican Gregg Hull, still trying to introduce himself to voters outside of Rio Rancho, kneecapped himself in public comments sure to alienate the disaffected Dems and Independents he needs to win.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00PM
by: Pat Davis
A federal judge in Santa Fe is preparing to decide if New Mexico’s two-tiered system for qualifying candidates in elections protects the two-party system by placing unreasonable requirements on smaller parties looking to qualify candidates for the ballot. U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland is scheduled to hear arguments in the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:34AM
by: Pat Davis
A federal judge in Santa Fe is preparing to decide if New Mexico’s two-tiered system for qualifying candidates in elections protects the two-party system by placing unreasonable requirements on smaller parties looking to qualify candidates for the ballot. U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland is scheduled to hear arguments in the
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 07:34AM
by: Pat Davis
House Speaker Mike Johnson is headed to New Mexico on Wednesday to campaign with Greg Cunningham, the Republican candidate looking to oust Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez in the sprawling Second Congressional District covering Southern New Mexico and Albuquerque’s Westside. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 06:53AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:28PM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00AM
Grill the corn for smoky flavor. Hatch chiles add authentic Southwest flavor. Leftovers are excellent the next day.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:07PM
by: Carpio Griego
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He hasn't lost a game since 2023. In that time, the Bulldawgs have won three consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025 -- with
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:45AM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- A hearing officer appointed by the New Mexico Environment Department to oversee the Project Jupiter data center air permit hearing recused himself, according to the New Mexico Environmental Law Center. Project Jupiter is under construction in Santa Teresa. The NMED said a hearing officer conducts
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 11:44PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – On August 21, 2026, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a stabbing at the French Quarter Apartments, located at 1101 Palomas Dr SE. Officers were advised by a 911 caller that at least one person had been stabbed. The person taken into custody for the stabbing
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:52PM
New Mexico, which is run by far-left Democrats in every place of state power, plans to keep paying for transgender-related medical services for minors even after the Trump administration’s new federal rule cuts off Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for such treatments. The move means New Mexico taxpayers
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:19PM
July 19Joseph Garcia, 36, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member at a re ...
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:29PM
Kirsten Louise Dick brings background of teaching and family law to Sandoval, Cibola and Valencia counties
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:25PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:57PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 35-year-old man received a 23-year prison sentence for the shooting death of a Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver, the Third Judicial District Attorney said Monday. A jury found Pancho Garcia guilty of second-degree murder in April. It happened on West Picacho Avenue. Investigators
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:44PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Otero County Sheriff's Office is helping with an investigation into an infant's death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a mother told 911 her newborn child was unresponsive, the sheriff's office said. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority received the call. The mother's partner
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 09:56PM
Four community input sessions to be held over next two weeks
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:57PM
Senator will receive overview of remediation efforts
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:48PM
La Plata County will take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach ahead of midterms
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:37PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa. Documents said the court granted a stay in an Oct. 23, 2025, emergency drilling authorization permitting water
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 05:48PM
BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Animal Care Services was recognized again as a no-kill shelter by the B ...
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 04:35PM
by: Olivia Lewis
Taos Police have arrested a man accused of making bomb and shooting threats to the Nusenda Credit Union in Taos on Monday morning (Aug. 24), according to Taos Police Chief Ron Montez Jr.
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 03:31PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:24PM
Students walk to class on campus Tuesday at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. As he starts his final year at New Mexico Highlands University, Martin Gomez is focused on “passing classes.” “That’s what we got to do,” the business administration major said. Gomez has heard about an administrative
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 03:36PM
Frijoles Fire officials report crew death as fire reaches 45% containment
The team fighting the 15,200-acre Frijoles Fire in the Pecos Wilderness announced Sunday that a crew member had died from a medical emergency. A news release from the California incident command team overseeing fire suppression efforts described the person who died as an incident support crew member. Leaders said the
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 03:02PM
Rider suspected of being intoxicated at time of crash
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:55PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money […]
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:59PM
by: Pat Davis
By Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News, Las Cruces — The New Mexico Supreme Court has temporarily halted two state actions tied to Project Jupiter, staying an air-quality permitting proceeding and […]
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:52PM
by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For writer, professor and comedian Eddie Tafoya, getting things wrong might just be part of getting somewhere worthwhile. At TEDxABQ 2026: Reframe, Tafoya will […]
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:40PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money goes on in Washington. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, announced Wednesday at Saranam’s Westside campus more than $7.6 million
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:59PM
by: Pat Davis
By Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News, Las Cruces — The New Mexico Supreme Court has temporarily halted two state actions tied to Project Jupiter, staying an air-quality permitting proceeding and an emergency authorization allowing water from a new well to be used for construction of the massive data center project
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:52PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money goes on in Washington. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, announced Wednesday at Saranam’s Westside campus more than $7.6 million
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 01:59PM
by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A pivotal chapter of New Mexico labor history is taking the stage again as Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas brings Esperanza to Albuquerque this month. […]
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:30PM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:39PM
New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez has broken his silence after a police report and eyewitness accounts described a bizarre late-night disturbance at a Chicago hotel involving allegations of public nudity, banging on guest doors, and a police escort off the property. Hernandez, a Shiprock Democrat who represents House District
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:41PM
The deteriorating track and turf surfaces have already caused several injuries, including three broken ankles, the document states.
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 11:12AM
While instructors describe mixed feelings as turmoil on campus continues, students say their back-to-school experience is business as usual.
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:58AM
by: Rodd Cayton
By Rodd Cayton The selection of Siegel Design Architects LLC to provide professional services to Corrales was approved by the Village Council, but only after discussion of whether the spirit of the rules was being followed. Councilors OK’d the one-year professional services agreement, under which Siegel Design is to be
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:41AM
Rosco is the whole package: ridiculously smart, ridiculously sweet, 40 lbs. of easygoing, eager-to-please perfection. He’s house trained, crate trained, wonderful with other dogs, loves walks and adventures — and has the cutest sploot this side of the Mississippi. He’s spent the past eight weeks crushing it in the Paws
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:57PM
by: Pat Davis
Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Even during what has been a very busy summer news cycle New Mexico’s recently created universal “free” childcare system has remained in the news. National […]
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 07:05AM
Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez said the encroachment on residential areas was a symptom of Carlsbad’s fast growth during a booming time for the oil and gas industry centered in southeast New Mexico’s Permian Basin region.
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 07:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:11PM
by: Pat Davis
Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Even during what has been a very busy summer news cycle New Mexico’s recently created universal “free” childcare system has remained in the news. National media cheered the program’s creation and the first-in-America expansion of government, but the true story of New Mexico’s universal
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 07:05AM
by: Joe Monahan
Sen. Wirth and Sen. TrujilloThere will be a new power player in Santa Fe come November and their rise to prominence will have little to do with the election. Sen. Peter Wirth, who has served in the powerful position of Senate Majority Leader since 2017, is leaving leadership and indications
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:30AM
Ayden Gomez is the Boys’ Athlete of the Year
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:55PM
First-year scholars from Kansas, Alaska and Oklahoma ready to explore Durango, Colorado
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 05:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00AM
A newly released Chicago police incident report is raising more questions about New Mexico House Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s brief explanation of a late-night hotel encounter that reportedly involved a disturbance, public nudity allegations, and a police escort off the property. Hernandez, a Shiprock Democrat, previously described the episode as a
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 08:58PM
by: Pat Davis
By Pat Davis, nm.news — With less than 90 days until New Mexico chooses a new governor, the first public polling of the 2026 gubernatorial race shows that former Secretary […]
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 02:23PM
1 QUAY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS Junior Swine Show Exhibition Class: 1st,, River Murray; 2nd, Audra Gibson; 3rd, Audra Gibson Class 1 OPB: 1st, Audra Gibson; 2nd, Ruby Lee; 3rd, Audra Gibson Class 2 OPB: 1st, Drue Lee; 2nd, River Murray; 3rd, Ruby Lee OPB Breed Champion: Drue Lee Reserve OPB
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 02:00PM
by: Pat Davis
By Pat Davis, nm.news — With less than 90 days until New Mexico chooses a new governor, the first public polling of the 2026 gubernatorial race shows that former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is enjoying a commanding 17-percentage-point lead over former Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull in early
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 02:23PM
City of Durango Monday, Aug. 24 Community Development Commission, 5 p.m., Council chambers, 949 East Second Ave. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30 p.m., 215 E. 12th St. La Plata County Monday, Aug. 24 Board of Commissioners Weekly Work...
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 01:00PM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexico is one of the biggest dairy and cattle states in the country — which also means the state is also one of the biggest producers of cow manure. Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich joined a Congressional effort to clean up the mess. Heinrich has officially signed on
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:48PM
Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:55PM
MOU recognizes tribe’s authority in managing wolves on its own land
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:00AM
Murder Witness Gets Probation
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN A murder witness in Dulce will spend three years on probation after he pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony and lying to federal agents. Damian Ayzie pleaded guilty on March 13 for concealing his friend Damian Amarillo’s involvement in the killing, as well
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:50PM
Insurance companies are offering utilities less coverage at ever-increasing premiums. Meanwhile, wildfire costs are skyrocketing across the West, and electric cooperatives are facing billions in liability. That means most electric co-op providers face an existential risk from litigation after a wildfire.
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 07:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:07PM
by: Pat Davis
Guest commentary from Jennifer Foote — When skilled nursing care fails, it does so quietly, behind closed doors, away from public view, and at the immense cost of our state’s […]
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:52AM
Scenes from the Artesia vs. Carlsbad football game.
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2026 05:10PM
Girls Athlete of the Year annouunced.
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:51PM
by: Pat Davis
Guest commentary from Jennifer Foote — When skilled nursing care fails, it does so quietly, behind closed doors, away from public view, and at the immense cost of our state’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents. Guest CommentaryJennifer Foote is a partner at the law firm of Harvey, Foote &
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:52AM
by: Pat Davis
Guest commentary from Jennifer Foote — When skilled nursing care fails, it does so quietly, behind closed doors, away from public view, and at the immense cost of our state’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents. Guest CommentaryJennifer Foote is a partner at the law firm of Harvey, Foote &
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 06:52AM
Free quarters and friendly volunteers help people in need feel clean
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 05:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:00AM
Maybe this is why there is so much chaos in our society today. Everyone’s using their own reference point.
Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:57PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque – Around 2:20 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a stabbing at the French Quarter Apartments, located at 1101 Palomas Dr SE. Officers were advised by the 911 caller that at least one person had been stabbed. The person taken into custody for the stabbing was
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:48PM
New Mexico Democrats are sounding the alarm over Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull after he suggested he would work with other governors in the region, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, on policy — a prospect that apparently has the Democratic Party of New Mexico in full fundraising panic. In a
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 08:40PM
Letty Seymour, 3, takes a peek at what’s going on while getting her face painted by Catherine Grillos on Saturday during the Durango Natural Foods Harvest Festival in Rotary Park. The annual event brings together local farmers, producers and community...
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 05:13PM
by: The New Mexican
Updated Aug. 22 at 5:25 p.m.
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 01:42PM
Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2026 05:40PM
Under Proposition 123, city eligible for state support for next three years
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00AM
Woman Annoyed by the ‘Boom, Boom, Boom’
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
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:49PM
This year marks the golden anniversary, not of a married couple, but of an organization that invests in the lives of people whom politicians largely ignore.
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 07:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:50PM
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 05:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00AM
Hosted at Southeast New Mexico College and part of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, the Carlsbad SBDC helps entrepreneurs at every stage of business ownership through confidential counseling, resource referrals, and access to specialized expertise.
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:53PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in custody pending trial. The court granted the state's motion for pretrial detention Thursday as well. A judge found the district attorney's office proved Castillo Zubiran is a "danger to
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 11:47PM
Cavemen break losing streak at Bulldog Bowl.
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 09:41PM
Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 10:19PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- La Union Maze announced the theme for its 27th fall season. This fall, the maze will celebrate New Mexico agriculture. The maze will open from Sept. 26-Nov. 8. The 13-acre maze design pays tribute to farmers, ranchers, traditions and crops that shaped New Mexico communities, La
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 09:16PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is firing back at Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández after the New Mexico congresswoman claimed she was blocked from speaking with detainees during a tour of the Torrance County Detention Facility. Leger Fernández, who represents New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, posted Wednesday that she
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:16PM
by: Olivia Lewis
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering up to $10,000 for information on three improvised explosive devices that were found near the Tres Piedras and Canjilon Ranger Stations of the Carson National Forest.
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 05:57PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 04:54PM
Truck allegedly traveled at a speed higher than 140 mph
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 05:14PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces International Airport has a new director. The city on Friday announced it appointed Brad Weems. He will start working with the Las Cruces airport on Monday. Weems has more than 20 years of experience in airport management and operations, according to the
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 05:53PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
RED RIVER, N.M. (KVIA) -- A bear bit a man Friday near Red River, New Mexico, the state's Department of Wildlife said. Officials said the man's injuries aren't life-threatening. The bite happened while the man was camping. Red River is about a two-hour drive north of Santa Fe. Department of
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 05:09PM
Minority whip denies allegations, encourages evidence released publicly that he used negative campaigning tactics against his opponent
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 04:02PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
(KVIA) -- The search is on for performers to sing the national anthem at the New Mexico State Fair. A judging committee will choose a singer or small group to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the fair in Albuquerque. Whoever is selected to sing the anthem will
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 04:05PM
Northern Briefs 8/20/26
Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library Join Española Public Library staff for a guided painting class Friday (8/21), inspired by the cactus painting featured in the TV series,
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 03:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:58PM
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls for investigation into toxic metals in fire retardants
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) on Friday announced she and fellow members of Congress are urging a federal government watchdog agency to examine the prevalence and potential impacts of hazardous metals that may be present in retardants firefighters use in battling wildfires. Leger Fernández’s request to the U.S. Government
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 02:48PM
by: Olivia Lewis
One of two former U.S. Army soldiers accused of ambushing and murdering their roommate, 25-year-old Army veteran Matthew McLaughlin, in Tres Piedras last year, was sentenced to 44 years in prison on Friday (Aug. 21).
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 01:37PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 08:12PM
by: Staff report
Originally founded in Taos in 1973, Overland Sheepskin Co. is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Santa Fe store, which opened in 1976 in the city’s historic downtown.
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:52PM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 02:35PM
Front page of the Aug. 19, 1915 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Much progress is being made on the construction of the big Camfield dam on the Las Vegas grant under the direction of Trustee and Contractor F.H. Pierce. Mr. Pierce took charge of the work early in June.
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00PM
Democrat lieutenant governor nominee Stephanie Garcia Richard is openly directing immigrants to report federal immigration enforcement activity and seek legal help after a Santa Fe ICE arrest sent New Mexico’s left into a full-scale meltdown. In a social media post, Garcia Richard wrote, “To our [illegal] immigrant neighbors: you belong
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 10:25AM
Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 09:00AM
Charges Dropped Against Man in Fatal ’25 Wreck
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN One day after a New Mexico State Police officer charged a Medanales man with involuntary manslaughter for fatally striking a pedestrian Nov. 10, 2025 on State Road 68 near the Ohkay Casino, prosecutors dismissed the charge without prejudice. Since the charge against Sean Dixon,
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:00AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:48PM
At least 11 people reportedly were arrested Wednesday, while other arrests occurred over the weekend and early Thursday.
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:12AM
Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:13AM
City of Las Cruces seeks over $1 million from 828 Productions More Stories Poll: Do you feel safe in your Las Cruces neighborhood? Las Cruces shooting Friday leaves man injured, teen arrested Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years for fatal shooting Will 828 Productions lose its Las Cruces buildings? Domenici
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00AM
School athletic admissions free
Deming Public Schools has announced that admission to all regular season home athletic events at Deming High School and Red Mountain Middle School wil...
Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00AM
Commissioners vote to follow FCC regulations, with conditions for public input on color of tower
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:58PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 58-year-old man from Hobbs, New Mexico, has been arrested for allegedly causing a deadly crash. It happened in Mayhill, which is about a 20-minute drive from Cloudcroft. According to the Otero County Sheriff's Office, on June 5, Terry Godwin drove recklessly on U.S. Highway
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 08:31PM
Aug. 9Charles Dickerson, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for fraud at an unspecified address.Kennet ...
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 06:50PM
by: Max Zepeda
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Former New Mexico State University men's basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 spoke with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court."We tried to bring Deshawndre Washington home Saturday," said Carter. "They took his passport again.
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 06:00PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
(KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 06:27PM
By Wheeler CowperthwaiteSpecial to the SUN After allegedly fatally shooting his neighbor in 2023 following an argument, then being transferred to the Los Lunas prison because his health was in “significant decline,” Ray Martinez’s murder case is on pause after his competency was raised. His case was set to go
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:49PM
by: Mia Tricarico
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie's parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment before they all filled up. As a first
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 04:47PM
A former treasurer for a New Mexico labor organization has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say he used union funds for unauthorized personal expenses and hid the misuse through false and incomplete financial reports. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced that Max Jaramillo,
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:21PM
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing fresh scrutiny after a new Fox News Digital report raised serious questions about the New Mexico Democrat’s carefully crafted working-class image. Vasquez, who represents New Mexico’s competitive 2nd Congressional District, has repeatedly tried to cast himself as a humble, blue-collar candidate who understands families
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:21PM
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:20PM
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 11:30AM
Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 03:29AM
A major center-right advocacy group is launching a six-figure ad campaign in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District targeting Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez over his vote against legislation that included a ban on taxpayer funding for gender-transition procedures for minors. American Action Network, or AAN, announced the new New Mexico
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:18AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:19AM
In a break with tradition, the Las Vegas Community Foundation will honor a group of lifelong community leaders with its Mishler Award for outstanding community service. The Mishler Award, a unique trophy modeled after the historic Gordon’s Jewelers Clock on Douglas Avenue, will be given to Dr. Jim Abreu, Cindy
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 07:00AM
The arrest at La Familia, captured in video circulating on social media, was one of several ICE arrests reported Wednesday in Santa Fe.
Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 07:51AM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:59AM
Water rights acquisition at center of issue while state nears water debt ceiling with Texas
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:39PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won't be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 09:13PM
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is suddenly getting attention from national Democrats with their eyes on 2028 — and she appears eager to position the state as the party’s new presidential testing ground. According to a new report from Politico, several potential 2028 Democrat presidential contenders have been reaching
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 08:57PM
Rio Rancho spent $550K on its 2026 election as leaders weighed voter ID, runoff costs and possible voting changes.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 06:14PM
by: Devin O’Leary
Fei’s Cafe, a hole in the wall firmly entrenched in a section of the International District that feels disingenuous to call anything other than “The War Zone,” is the very […]
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:27PM
New Mexico State Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman and an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday (Aug. 16) along New Mexico State Road 518 in Mora County. According to State Police, uniformed officers responded at...
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:46PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:01PM
by: Al Stengart/For the Taos News
The Taos County Commission on Tuesday (Aug. 18) approved a $144,000 annual contract with Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, including a provision that reserves space to house dogs and cats collected by the Taos County Sheriff’s Office. The agreement...
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:46PM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:01PM
Four teens move through the court system as juveniles
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:52PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 05:57PM
by: Virginia Clark/For the Taos News
Keeping food and yard waste out of the Taos Regional Landfill is now both a drop-off and/or pick-up opportunity for local residents who might not have the capacity to compost green waste themselves. Taos Land Trust Taos Land Trust is offering...
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:30PM
Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2026 09:08AM
Frijoles Fire grows to nearly 13,000 acres
The Frijoles Fire, currently blazing in the Pecos Wilderness of northern New Mexico, is now the state’s third-largest fire of 2026 as it reaches nearly 13,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. The fire, which has now been active for more than two weeks after being caused by a lightning strike,
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:47PM
Mayor outlines potential timeline, process for replacement
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:32PM
Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:41AM
by: Rodd Cayton
By Rodd Cayton The Village of Corrales has a 40-year water plan. The document, required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and crucial to the village’s water future, was approved at the Aug. 18 Village Council meeting. It projects Corrales’ long-term water supply needs and identifies conservation
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 01:35PM
by: Rodd Cayton
By Rodd Cayton The $10 fine for not having reflectors on one’s bicycle in Corrales is probably going away. The Village Council next month will review changes to its uniform traffic code, and one item to be considered is updating the fee schedule. Some fines haven’t been increased in decades,
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 01:30PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:51PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city’s food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month. The band plays Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 01:20PM
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:30PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:52PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump […]
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:38AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:45AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico United will roll out the red carpet for one of the state’s own next week, declaring Wednesday, Aug. 26 “Mike Smith Night” when the club […]
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:18AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:38AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:45AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:38AM
The state-run treatment center will have 20 beds available for residential substance use treatment, plus eight more for detoxification.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:09AM
New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing due process concerns.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:00AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:40PM
by: Katrina Villarreal
JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened around 7 p.m. Jal, New Mexico is about 60 Miles North of Pecos, Texas. Some viewers told ABC-7 they felt the earthquake in El
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:58AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
City of Grants Charter Election Case Awaits Judge’s Written Order
City of Grants Charter Election Case Awaits Judge’s Written Order Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:24
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:24AM
by: Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
GCCS Discusses 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
GCCS Discusses 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:20
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:20AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation Outlines New Direction, Housing and Workforce Priorities
Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation Outlines New Direction, Housing and Workforce Priorities Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/19/2026 - 05:18
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:18AM
by: Nicole Ardila
New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:40AM
CYFD said the system launched Monday, and said staff are already being trained and getting accustomed to using the system.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 09:12AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:40PM
by: Daniel Espinoza
A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:09AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:15AM
by: Dustin Armendariz Photos
Four students marked a milestone for the region’s beauty industry as Glitz School of Cosmetology celebrated the inaugural graduating class from its’ D...
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00AM
A national higher education watchdog says the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque is falling badly short on free expression, viewpoint diversity and intellectual openness, giving the state’s flagship university credit for just three out of 20 measures in a new campus free speech report card. The American Council of Trustees and
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 08:37PM
More than 30 volunteers, including some Highlands University students and alumni, spent the weekend building low-tech structures of rocks and logs to reduce erosion along the Manuelitas Creek in Sapello, NM. The project was a collaboration between the private Los Rincones Contentos Ranch, the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation, and the New
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 07:00PM
by: Carpio Griego
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): According to court documents, Doctor Bradley is now allowed to travel and reside outside of the U.S. He's also been granted a $50,000 appearance bond. A judge also allowed both the state and Deshawndre Washington to make one public statement to correct any incorrect or misleading
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 06:03PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials […]
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:47PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:47PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken “out of context,” though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:51PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:53PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:46PM
When far-left Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez had one of his clearest opportunities to stand up for New Mexico’s long-suffering Downwinders, he didn’t. Instead, Vasquez joined his fellow Democrats and voted against the final H.R. 1 package that contained the historic expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) —
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:33AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 07:23AM
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:45AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Sandoval County seniors won’t have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop. Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:13AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners have approved nearly $11.3 million in new bonds to buy landfill equipment and settle up land costs tied to the Project Ranger site, both coming in at lower interest rates than the county had budgeted for. Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing up
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:02AM
Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 07:32AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:02AM
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:43AM
A woman died Sunday after falling from a vehicle during an apparent domestic violence incident in Mora County. A man identified as the driver was later shot by police after allegedly pointing a handgun at them during a high-speed chase. Alejandro S. Vigil, 24, is charged with being a felon
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:16PM
Aug. 2Bradley Gurley, 32, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery upon a peace officer, assault upon ...
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:05PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department confirmed it arrested and charged Jesus Angel Cortez for an alleged home burglary. In a news release sent Tuesday, EPPD said it went to a home on Upson Drive near Downtown El Paso on Sunday. Officers met with the homeowner, who
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 05:30PM
by: Pat Davis
With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:10PM
by: Pat Davis
With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:10PM
by: Rodd Cayton
By Rodd Cayton Potatoes grow very well in New Mexico, Lisa Brown says. Brown, recently appointed to the Corrales Village Council, knows that firsthand, having been raised there, farmed there and sought solutions there. She served on the village’s farmland preservation commission. Brown sat with the Corrales Comment to discuss
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:11PM
by: Pat Davis
With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:10PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won’t let what she calls “vile tactics” from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. Incumbent Rep. Alan Martinez, the House Minority Whip, denies he or his campaign had anything to
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 01:24PM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 04:11PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he outlined his priorities for his historic third term as mayor of the state’s largest city. Speaking from the Route 66
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 04:10PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval Regional Medical Center’s longtime CEO is stepping down Dec. 11, and she used what may be her final mill levy update to Sandoval County commissioners to introduce the man taking her place — while fielding pointed questions about ER wait times, a doctor shortage
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:50PM
About 14% of New Mexico households don’t have air conditioning, according to census estimates published earlier this year.
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:06AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Submitted by Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Corrales I would like to thank Adam Prior, who is currently running to unseat Representative Kathleen Cates in House District 44, for publicly acknowledging, after reviewing her donations and her votes, that she cannot be bought. (See his Letter to the editor: Follow
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:04AM
New Mexico has produced plenty of political scandal, but not every accusation belongs on a “most corrupt” list. This ranking is based on the hardest public record available: convictions, guilty pleas, no-contest pleas, prison sentences, dollar amounts, office held, and betrayal of public trust. And yes, because this is New
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:14AM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:52AM
Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:32AM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 01:15PM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull and HaalandThe sleepy '26 gubernatorial race is about to be jolted awake. Whether it returns to a coma-like condition may be dependent on the severity of the jolt. At the end of the month--August 30 to be precise--the ABQ Journal will release their first poll of the contest featuring
Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 06:30AM
The new facility represents an effort by the state to expand access in smaller communities struggling to provide childcare.
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 08:40AM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:45AM
The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 08:37AM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:39AM
The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 08:33AM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:36AM
RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested in Rio Rancho for stealing a woman's hot tub.Jerrett Williams, 45, o ...
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:02AM
Deming man sentenced for machine gun offenses, fleeing checkpoint
A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in prison after admitting he possessed a machine gun in furtherance of cocaine trafficking and fled a U.S. Bo...
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00AM
Verdugo held in jail on open count of murder
For the Headlight Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced this week that Benny Verdugo, 73, will remain in custody without bond a...
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00AM
BERNALILLO — Three Sandoval County commissioners have picked a member for the salary commissio ...
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:12PM
Rio Rancho unanimously approved two childcare projects, expanding preschool and daycare options across the city.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 07:58PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:03PM
Corrupt ex-Democrat House leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all federal counts Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the state Legislature, was convicted Friday on all federal counts in a sprawling corruption case tied to millions of dollars meant
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:30PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:16PM
City leaders upheld variances for two 50-foot lots, clearing the way for homes despite residents’ objections.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:49PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:52PM
BERNALILLO — Three bond questions were approved by the Sandoval County County Commission Aug. 12.At ...
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:29PM
BERNALILLO — Fire crews that responded to the more than 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire were rec ...
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:06PM
Local law enforcement agencies discuss their perspective
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:41PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 07:11PM
Bernalillo Elementary celebrates with pep rally
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 02:42PM
This Optic front page is from August, 9, 1999. The date was blacked out on the microfilm image. The New Mexico rifle team broke camp this morning at Camp McDonald and will leave at midnight for Camp Perry where they will compete with all the teams of the United States
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00PM
In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 09:09AM
The Babylon Bee is taking New Mexico to court over a state law that requires warning labels on certain AI-generated political content, arguing the mandate threatens political satire by forcing comedians to explain the joke before readers can laugh. The Christian satire site filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against New
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:09PM
Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:14PM
by: Gabrielle Lopez
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): Wyatt Cornelius will remain in custody. The district attorney's office said a judge denied a motion to reconsider during an Aug. 24 hearing. The court determined the motion wasn't warranted based on the presented circumstances. He remains in custody without bond. His first trial is scheduled
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:31PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won’t just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in the program — they’ll raise care and insurance costs for everyone else, too. Presbyterian Delivery System President Chad Aduddell told
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 02:54PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Southeast Albuquerque residents and business owners near the airport are demanding answers about how an overnight drug treatment shelter has been allowed to operate without a required permit since November after city staff gave “incorrect advice,” setting up a fight before City Councilors who
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 10:32AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Duke City could see more than 200 high-tech jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investment if the City Council approves $3.1 million in city and state incentives for three local companies in cybersecurity, quantum computing and aerospace. The three proposed
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:20PM
“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:24PM
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Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 04:06PM
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:34AM
Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 05:20PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Hatch chile smell is still in the air and the summer still has plenty of weekend left. Rio Rancho and its neighbors pack Aug. 14-16 with free concerts, local markets, community traditions and one of the biggest free family events of the year. Friday:
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:10AM
Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 08:24AM
Full-day program at Puesta del Sol starts year with nearly 100 students enrolled
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:21AM
Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:24PM
RRPS facilities director provides update on district's bond projects
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 07:22PM
Dodd responds to heated day from Puesta Del Sol
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:45PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters will not see proposed changes to the public campaign finance system on the November ballot after county commissioners withdrew the measures to allow more time for study instead of rushing a complex proposal to voters. On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Board
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:25AM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s city watchdog found no legal or ethical misconduct by Interim City Attorney Lauren Keefe, but the report paints a picture of confusion inside City Hall. Interim Inspector General Peter Pacheco released the final special investigation report July 31 on allegations of legal and
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:18PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political appointees new power to freeze or end grants over vague standards tied to federal policy. Four Albuquerque City Councilors, led
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:17PM
The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:27PM
by: Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Enrollment Trends and Strategic Initiatives in GCCS
Enrollment Trends and Strategic Initiatives in GCCS Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 08/12/2026 - 05:37
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Iran War Update: Iran Reorganizes Military as Iraq and Yemen Fronts Add Pressure
Iran War Update: Iran Reorganizes Military as Iraq and Yemen Fronts Add Pressure Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/12/2026 - 05:37
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM
Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:42AM
“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — The iconic dinos and giraffes are getting a new life, and so is a shuttered Albuquerque classic. Scott Salvas, the Rio Rancho brewer behind Brew Lab 101, is resurrecting the long-dormant Putt-Putt Golf and Games course at 5100 San Mateo Blvd.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:51PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Eager youth and parents crowded around covered showcases Monday at the Lea County Fairgrounds, waiting to see who would take home this year’s sweepstakes titles. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo 4-H Sweepstakes is a multi-project
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:16AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
New day Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington PETER STEIN NEWS-SUN Any team that falls short of a state title comes into the next season with unfinished business. That’s what the Hobbs football team has after earning a No. 3 seed in last year’s 6A playoffs and falling
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:09AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 08:16AM
SANDOVAL COUNTY — A Tesuque man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Aug. 5 for a 2025 hit ...
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:54PM
CORRALES — A Corrales man was arrested after he allegedly wrestled for an ax with police.Curtis ...
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 09:09PM
Issues include CTE, transportation special education and more
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 08:11PM
Benefit to be held Aug. 26 for struggling pantry
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 05:40PM
Republican members of the New Mexico House’s Epstein-related special subcommittee are blasting the panel’s process after they say a reference to Democrat gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s 2014 flight aboard an Epstein-connected aircraft was removed from the interim report without their knowledge or approval. Reps. Andrea Reeb, R-Clovis, and Bill Hall,
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 04:36PM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 03:40PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 04:08PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Submitted by By Adam Prior, Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 44 New Mexico’s doctor shortage is not abstract. It is a family waiting months for a specialist, a senior driving hours for care or a rural hospital struggling to stay open. Medical-malpractice policy affects patients’ rights and whether
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:06PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños dropping off trash at city convenience centers will soon need proof of residency or face more than double the residential rate. During its Aug. 3 meeting, the Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 for an ordinance to raise the solid waste disposal fee at
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 03:50PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:51AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:15PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:51AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:15PM
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School was placed on a temporary shelter in place Monday morning after ...
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 04:10PM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 08:11PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Voters in Bernalillo County may get a chance to decide this November whether their tax dollars should help fund campaigns for county offices. The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote Tuesday, Aug. 11, on three companion measures.
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 04:23PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. The Albuquerque City Council approved companion measures sponsored by Council Vice President Dan Champine on Monday, Aug. 3, to place
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:58AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
Submitted by Kevin Shelton, Sandoval County Our community has watched Sheriff Jesse Casaus put the good of Sandoval County and its neighbors ahead of partisanship. The Democratic Party responded by blasting him for endorsing Victor Rodriguez, claiming the sheriff had finally shown his “true colors.” I believe the sheriff made
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 10:42AM
by: Joe Monahan
We could discuss endlessly why a state with the well-deserved nickname the "Land of Enchantment" has undergone one of the greatest periods of population stagnation in its over 400 year history. Instead let's focus on one aspect of that stagnation impacting our politics. That would be how folks here are
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 06:30AM
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 05:00AM
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is escalating his fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch files, filing a federal lawsuit that seeks access to unredacted investigative records tied to Epstein’s alleged crimes in New Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:46PM
by: Pat Davis
By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 05:36PM
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RIO RANCHO — Mariposa will once again be the canvas for the annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 12 from ...
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 03:35PM
RIO RANCHO — Christian Rock band Third Day will be at the Rio Rancho Events Center April 25 for its ...
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 03:26PM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales’ most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year’s crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village’s no-kill shelter. Fourteen animal candidates filed
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 10:03AM
by: Kevin Hendricks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County high school juniors and seniors have two more weeks to apply for the Junior County Treasurer Program, which now comes with a $5,000 scholarship for each student who completes it. The Treasurer’s Office extended the deadline to Aug. 21 so students returning from
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 09:54AM
by: Pat Davis
New Mexicans in Albuquerque’s Westside and most of southern New Mexico are getting an early taste this week of the political ads set to take over the airwaves and digital devices through November. The national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said this week they are launching a new ad campaign
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 08:03AM
July 26Jamie Robison, 36, of Albuquerque, was arrested for unlawful use of license at an unspecified ...
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 01:47AM
New superintendent was eager to greet high school students to start the new year
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 10:04PM
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico abatement fund after a judge found the company’s platforms contributed to the youth mental health crisis in the state, marking another major blow to Big Tech in a growing wave of child safety litigation. The order, reported by
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:25PM
Cabezon event cancelled as Mariposa welcomes few residents
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 08:47PM
Public comment period is open until NMSLO decides to auction 300 acres off
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 08:44PM
BERNALILLO — As Bernalillo Public Schools looks to the new school year — set to start next ...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 08:30PM
BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly ran from police was arrested after a K9 located a tampered backpack ...
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:24PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico’s congressional delegation, led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, demands answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military GPS jamming allegedly caused a medical plane crash, killing four crew members and igniting a 32,000-acre wildfire that cost taxpayers $37.7 million. Just before midnight May
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 02:54PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers who report fraud or wrongdoing at City Hall now have stronger legal protections after the City Council unanimously approved two overhauls Monday to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the city’s fraud watchdog. Councilors unanimously approved the Accountability in Government Ordinance, which Councilor
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:38PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners rolled into the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday, Aug. 3 and watched a zoning bill that would have separated the two businesses go up in smoke. City councilors voted 6-3 to reject Ordinance O-26-39, sponsored by Councilor Renée
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:36PM
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Updated: Sunday, August 09, 2026 06:52PM
by: Guest Commentary in NMPR
Commentary by Stephanie Shardin Clarke — Recently, some New Mexico lawmakers urged Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special session and eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax outright. On its face, it sounds fair — especially to New Mexico’s working families. Don’t be fooled: it’s the lowest-earning New Mexicans
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 04:44PM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 04:50PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Kevin Hendicks and Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 03:41PM
A taxpayer-funded New Mexico House special committee created to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at Zorro Ranch has released its long-awaited interim report — and after months of work, a large outside legal team, 20 subpoenas, and access to more than 100,000 records, the panel produced virtually nothing New Mexicans did
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 02:06PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 02:27PM
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has hitched his reelection campaign to a full-blown radical anti-ICE activist in a new left-wing video attacking Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham, a former Marine, police officer, and undercover detective. The video, posted directly by Vasquez on X and credited to Courier New Mexico, features Ben
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 11:01AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Garcia Richard Selected to Replace Toulouse Oliver On Democratic Ticket Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/05/2026 - 06:08
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 11:08AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
2026 Rugged West Side-by-Side Adventure Rally Diego Lopez, Editor Wed, 08/05/2026 - 06:08
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 11:08AM
by: Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Grants Mineral Belt Project Aims for Safe, Sustainable Uranium Extraction Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 08/05/2026 - 06:08
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 11:08AM
Ramen, sushi and a bar in one just across the Albuquerque-Rio Rancho border
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 10:59PM
Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 03:48PM
Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s federal corruption trial opened this week with a stunning defense: she may have taken money that did not belong to her, but her attorney argued she did not steal from taxpayers. Stapleton, once one of the most powerful Democrats in the
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 08:47PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 08:48PM
BERNALILLO — As the start of the new school year looms closer, Bernalillo High School seniors were s ...
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 07:59PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Taxpayers in the Duke City will not see a proposed gross receipts tax increase on their November ballots after city councilors used a procedural move to stop the measure before it reached a vote. During the Aug. 3 City Council meeting, Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 05:24PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños whose catalytic converters get stolen or whose streetlights go dark because of stripped copper wiring have a new tool aimed at fighting the market for stolen metal after the City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to toughen the city’s recycling laws. The council
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 05:20PM
by: Rodd Cayton
By Rodd Cayton It’s hot, and that’s not ideal for learning, Albuquerque Public Schools officials acknowledged Monday. Therefore, the district has been working on a variety of initiatives to keep kids cool. “We are overstaffed for the beginning of the year in terms of having all hands on deck to
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:46PM
Federal agents carrying out a drug trafficking raid near Albuquerque reportedly discovered far more than narcotics and weapons inside a South Valley home: they also found dozens of snakes, including some of the most dangerous venomous reptiles in the world. According to a report from People, citing KOAT Action News
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 10:52PM
Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 10:55PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mattresses, tents and scorched brush piled up along the Rio Grande this month as crews worked through Burque’s Bosque between Rio Bravo Boulevard and Interstate 40, clearing fire hazards from the river corridor during a historically dry summer. The third annual, multiagency cleanup wrapped
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 03:46PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Encore sets ’26-27 concert lineup Andy Brosig/News-Sun Another season of musical entertainment is just around the corner as Encore Entertainment and the Southwest Symphony Orchestra announce the lineup for the 2026-27 symphony season. The entertainment kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Western Heritage Museum Theater, 1
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by: Joe Monahan
UPDATE: The ABQ City Council Monday evening said the panel has "dismissed" the proposed increase in the gross receipts tax. Affordability is the buzzword for the '26 campaign but that falls on deaf ears among some members of the ABQ City Council. Two councilors in particular, Council President Klarissa Peña,
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 06:30AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Memoirs of a former rodeo queen Levi Hill/News-Sun Two seconds. It doesn’t seem like a long time until you are on the back of a bucking steer and holding on for six more. For 75-year-old Meloy Hill of Jal, two seconds was all she needed to know bull riding, in
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:17PM
RIO RANCHO — With two consecutive votes Monday evening, Rio Rancho Public Schools changed its bondin ...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 09:33PM
RIO RANCHO — R4 Creating has a new outdoor fence, expanding its area behind the Hilltop Plaza s ...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 09:31PM
GRT drops in Sandoval County as federal funds 'dry up'
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 08:27PM
by: Jesse Jones
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners could soon have far fewer places to open after Councilor Renée Grout revived a bill she sponsored by request, just days after a City Council committee recommended rejecting it. Planning Director Alan Varela told the Land Use,
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 01:00PM
Updated: Saturday, August 01, 2026 02:44PM
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by: Quaylene Parkey
Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
County gets $9.17M for substation work to support more solar
Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dustin Armendariz - Sublime Shutter Photography
Deming man arrested in fatal weekend shooting
The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00AM
Forest Service states it has been in regular communication with the Pueblo
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:07PM
Updated: Monday, August 24, 2026 08:16PM
RIO RANCHO — Three people were taken to a hospital following a severe accident at the intersect ...
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Woman identified after homeowners find her remains
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:13PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Fast learner: Mile record setter trained with Hobbs grad PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Perhaps you’ve crossed paths with Josh Kerr and didn’t realize it. If you blinked, you may have missed him. Kerr – a native of Edinburgh, Scotland and former University of New Mexico track runner – became the world’s fastest
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:04PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:05PM
RIO RANCHO — Some much-needed updates were made at St. Felix Pantry thanks to another Leadershi ...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 02:11AM
Water will not change with deannexation
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 01:59AM
Plans filed with the city suggest a new Trader Joe’s could open near Unser and McMahon NW. The proposed store would join a wave of other potential developments in the works nearby.
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by: Joe Monahan
If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National
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Calendar: Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 *Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and...Read More
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by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...
Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and
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by: Hobbs News-Sun
JF Maddox Foundation unveils vision for downtown development Two-building campus in Hobbs will establish the Foundation’s new headquarters, create a community center and food hall, and serve as a catalyst for continued downtown revitalization For the News-Sun The JF Maddox Foundation today announced plans for a transformative downtown development that
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026 08:46AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Mewbourne ranked #2 private producer in US Levi Hill/News-Sun Coming on the heels of the purchase of 22 acres of land to expand its operations in Hobbs, Tyler, Texas-based Mewbourne Oil Company was recently ranked the second most prolific private oil and gas producing company in the country by Enverus
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by: Mia Tricarico
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type of website cost them more than $1,000. At the beginning of the family's search for a new home, they wanted an apartment in a safe neighborhood
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Ambulance theft nets man multiple charges
For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...
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Kindergarten signups underway
Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...
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Cyclosporiasis cases rise nationwide; state reports 4
A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going
Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 06:30AM
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Published: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...
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by: Joe Monahan
Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to
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by: Hobbs News-Sun
NMJC to remodel Mansur Hall Levi Hill/News-Sun New Mexico Junior College is committing $6.99 million to renovate Mansur Hall for modernized classroom space. The NMJC Board of Directors unanimously approved the spend for the project in a short meeting Thursday via Zoom. The 15,499-square-foot building was on the school’s list
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 01:11PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
City works to rebuild HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun As the Hobbs Police Department works through months of leadership upheaval, the City of Hobbs’ immediate focus is to restore stability and leadership within the department. City Manager Manny Gomez said his appointment of interim chief Jimmie Jones this week is intended to
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 01:06PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Gas production climbs faster than oil in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun WASHINGTON, D.C. — Natural gas production in the Permian Basin is growing faster than oil production and it is creating a bottleneck. Solutions are coming, but too slowly. According to a recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, marketed
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:56PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Air Force vet turned airline pilot enjoys soaring for relaxation PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN As an Air Force Academy graduate and a seasoned commercial airline pilot, Brad Peterson knows about being grounded. So when it happened on Thursday during the Standard Class Nationals soaring competition at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, and
Published: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:55PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 09:03AM
by: Joe Monahan
Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct
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by: Hobbs News-Sun
NextEra commissions new electric transmission line Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Dozens of guests stood in the middle of rural Lea County Wednesday morning surrounded by grazing cattle, pump jacks and wind turbines, as NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest marked the commissioning of its Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner electric transmission line. The location reflected the
Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 04:43PM
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by: Hobbs News-Sun
Eunice ‘ground zero’ for N.M. screwworm response Levi Hill/News-Sun EUNICE – Eunice is ground zero for New Mexico’s first active response to the resurgence of the New World screwworm after it was officially eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. A dog was found to be infected with the
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by: Joe Monahan
With Primary '26 in the books, we're taking a blogging break so posts will be occasional. To be notified via email whenever we add a post, subscribe to the blog by using the link on the right or at this link. Thanks for your continued interest. Now a final look
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by: Joe Monahan
Deb Haaland blew the doors off Tuesday night, crafting a 72 to 28 percent landslide over rival Sam Bregman and securing the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. She now enters the general election campaign as the odds-on favorite against freshly-minted Republican nominee and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull. All statewide
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026 06:30AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Former teacher, coach named to lead new middle school in Hobbs Andy Brosig/News-Sun Building something new comes with a whole host of challenges. What’s it going to look like? What’s the interior design going to be? What about furniture? And staffing? If building a business from the ground up is
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:28PM
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by: Hobbs News-Sun
Federal oil lease sale nets record $4B in NM, Texas Levi Hill/News-Sun SANTA FE — A regular Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in May brought in more than $4 billion in total receipts from lease sales in New Mexico and Texas, in what is being called
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:24PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Hobbs chamber honors community leaders Christina Holt/News-Sun The annual Hobbs Chamber of Commerce banquet blended inspiration with celebration as a message on accountability was delivered and community members were honored. Salem S. Thyne, guest speaker and author of “Nobody Cares (Until You Do),” spoke to an audience of about 100
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 02:22PM
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by: Joe Monahan
Our live, continuous Election Night coverage begins at 6:30 PM with complete results and in-depth analysis on KANW 89.1 FM and the live stream on KANW.COM. We look forward to having you with us as we continue this New Mexico public radio tradition.The executive editor of the ABQ Journal is
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
(Moore, ABQ Journal)Catch the stream of our KANW Election Eve Special today at 5 PM right here. There are the election results, and then there are the expectations that come with them. In the case of Deb Haaland, the outcome is widely expected to be a cause for celebration. However,
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by: Joe Monahan
Amy BarelaChaos again engulfed the New Mexico Republican Party Wednesday as the GOP chair was removed from office by a state district court order. The ruling was a grim reminder to the party faithful of the steep climb ahead if they hope to rebuild a state GOP that has become
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by: Joe Monahan
Katharine ClarkHard-hitting trial lawyer attacks on Dem Secretary of State candidate and Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark have been vociferous enough to generate reader questions as well as pushing out a theory behind those hits spearheaded by ABQ state Sen Katy Duhigg and her brother David Duhigg, both prominent
Published: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Missi CurrierWhile prominent players in the state's prosperous oil and gas business involve themselves in the Republican gubernatorial primary, the leader of their top industry group is throwing in the towel, declaring that a Republican cannot win in November and that the focus should switch to defeating progressive Deb Haaland
Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Journal editor & BregmanDeb Haaland's cancellation of a town hall appearance sponsored by the Albuquerque Journal prompted an emotional and harsh reaction from the newspaper's executive editor, who decried Haaland's refusal to answer questions as "terrifying" and warned that "we are going to be investigating her."The paper also ripped into
Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026 06:30AM
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by: Joe Monahan
AG TorrezDemocratic Attorney General Raul Torrez has an easy path to re-election. He faces no primary opponent and no general election threat from Republican injury attorney Sam Kane of Las Cruces.That easy path isn't stopping Torrez, who served as BernCo District Attorney before becoming AG in 2023, from aggressively fund-raising.
Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Michael Perry (NYT)He's got them worried. That would be Republican state land commission candidate Michael Perry, the retired game warden of Roswell who has been flagged as perhaps the only statewide GOP candidate who may have a shot at upsetting a Democratic rival in November. The worry is spreading fast
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 06:30AM
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 03:31AM
by: Joe Monahan
Deb Haaland has made history by already raising a staggering $11 million for her gubernatorial bid. The contrast of that achievement with her lack of personal wealth is startling but may finally be changing. Haaland has authored a memoir tiled A Voice Like Mine that will be released following the
Published: Monday, May 18, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Independent voters are making a bit of history this election. We say a "bit" because even though this is the first time they are allowed to vote in the major party primaries, their expected impact and the attention being paid to them by the campaigns is negligible. That's because 10
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull, Turner & RodriguezSometimes it seems no one really wants the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The campaign has been meek, underfunded and led by political unknowns laboring under the shadow of likely Democratic nominee Deb Haaland whose fund-raising machine could quickly consign the Republican nominee to the showers.The latest money reports
Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
What a little money in the bank will do. Just ask Deb Haaland. In the latest campaign finance report covering April 7 through May 4 Haaland reported raising $869,000 and bringing her total for the campaign to just shy of $12 million. That's only about $1.5 million less than MLG
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull, Turner and RodriguezGregg Hull is claiming that he now has the momentum in the chase for the GOP gubernatorial nomination and there are plenty of reasons to believe him.Hull scored an easy win (57 percent) at the March GOP preprimary convention, has led his two opponents convincingly in two
Published: Monday, May 11, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
`Let’s catch up on more of that very early polling of the statewide races from the ABQ Journal and look for clues for the election outcome as well as future state policy. Most obviously, the race for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination has essentially become non-competitive. Featuring outgoing Secretary of
Published: Thursday, May 07, 2026 06:30AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Franklin tapped to lead HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun After a months-long hiring process that included input from an advisory committee and a public meet-and-greet, David Franklin has been picked as the next chief of police for the City of Hobbs. “I am pleased to announce that I have selected Mr. David
Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 05:17PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Energy Challenge could bring millions in investments to Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun Looking to bring energy-related companies to Lea County and even those involved in the budding space industry could bring millions to Lea County. That was the message at a recent public information workshop in Hobbs where New Horizons Foundation
Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 05:15PM
by: Joe Monahan
Talk about a picture telling a thousand words. But what are the words to describe our fun-loving Governor fully embracing her diminutive stature and showing off a custom made jockey uniform at this past weekend's Kentucky Derby?We haven't had a caption contest in ages but this cries out for one
Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
It's getting personal. For months Sam Bregman and Deb Haaland have approached each other gingerly, delivering soft jabs but with the gloves snugly over their fists. Now the gloves are coming off as Bregman grows increasingly frustrated with the course of the campaign and front-runner Haaland's multi-million dollar machine goes
Published: Tuesday, May 05, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Hull, Turner and RodriguezThe establishment candidate is establishing himself. So it goes in the muddled race for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination as former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull takes 30 percent of the vote in the ABQ Journal poll with Doug Turner at 21 percent and Duke Rodriguez at
Published: Monday, May 04, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
Rep. Gail ArmstrongPolitical and academic circles were abuzz with speculation in February that billionaire businesswoman Meg Whitman was interested in becoming the next president of the University of New Mexico. We broke the story of her apparent interest on our February 4 blog but it was left unconfirmed. Now it
Published: Thursday, April 30, 2026 06:30AM
by: Joe Monahan
The president once boasted of New Mexico "Hispanics love me!" And for a time he did quite well with that critical voting block. Today? Not so much.The respectable six point Trump loss in Blue New Mexico in '24 is starting to seem like a distant memory. Polling today shows that
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 06:30AM
by: Dustin Armendariz
Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...
Published: Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Tatum council eyes ordinance to legalize side-by-sides in town limits Denise Marquez/News-Sun TATUM — Some off-highway vehicles could soon be legal on streets in the Town of Tatum under an ordinance under consideration by the town council. During last week’s town council special meeting, Tatum Police Chief Scott Conner and
Published: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:55PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Ya’ gotta break a few eggs Stone Elementary students learn STEM theory, practice with egg drop event Andy Brosig/News-Sun To the accompaniment of many cheers, a few groans and a good number of kerplunks, thuds and splats, students at Stone Elementary in Hobbs got a first-hand lesson in Science, Technology,
Published: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 08:55AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
County sets regs for potential data centers Levi Hill/News-Sun Artificial Intelligence data centers are springing up across the world as the demand for computing power skyrockets. Lea County is poised to be a perfect home for data centers, but new industry breeds new problems and Lea County Commissioners are getting
Published: Thursday, March 19, 2026 01:40PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Champions! Lady Eagles pull away from Rio Rancho for state title PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN ALBUQUERQUE – The Hobbs girls basketball team is in the business of contending for state championships. It’s what they do, how they roll. Like a fast food joint churning out hamburgers, the Lady Eagles serve up title
Published: Monday, March 16, 2026 08:54AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
‘Reaching new heights’ Final beam placed at future Heizer Middle School Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s not everyone who can say they watched their new office grow from the ground up. Eligio Gonzalez, principal at the current Heizer Middle School on East Stanolind Road in Hobbs, can. He’s seen the progress on
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:17PM
Updated: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:22PM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun The ground is starting to shake in the Permian Basin and those who live in the region are beginning to take notice even as scientist watch the number of earthquakes in the region skyrocket. The sheer number of
Published: Friday, February 20, 2026 08:35AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Hobbs boy surrounded by love after loss Chrstina Holt/News-Sun DALLAS, Texas — The 10-year-old Hobbs boy who lost his mother, Megan Runnels, in a fire last month is now living with the Cardona family in the Dallas, Texas, area – a decision made by his mother in her final moments.
Published: Friday, February 20, 2026 08:25AM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.
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Updated: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:40PM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Amari Saxton
Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.
Published: Sunday, December 07, 2025 02:53AM
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by: Byron Morton
The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.
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by: Eric Green
Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 03:57PM
Updated: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 06:08PM
by: Byron Morton
One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.
Published: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:32PM
Updated: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:43PM
by: Vincent Rodriguez
Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.
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Sky 7 has been providing unmatched coverage of New Mexico's top stories since 1980. Click through this slideshow to see photos of each version of New Mexico's helicopter.
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