By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff With two new members in place, the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees discussed this week how far the hospital has come over the last several years — both financially and in services provided. Joining the trustees at Wednesday afternoon’s regular meeting were

The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss several items, all tied back to the district’s current financial situation. The first item on the agenda called for discussion regarding leasing the district’s golf course to the city of Bayard, as its upkeep has negatively

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –They came out of nowhere in 2025. No one expected much from Jason Eck and his Lobos during their first year together, but the players had an idea things would be good. Tight end Cade Keith believes 2026 could be even better. "We have a great coaching

Belen football enters a new classification and district with 17 seniors back after a 7-5 season and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals.

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – After finishing 3-6 last season, the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos believe they have the pieces to make a major jump in 2026. Entering his third season as head coach, Oliver Soukup is welcoming a roster that features significantly more size, speed and depth — including

Albuquerque High starts its 2026 football season after a 5 to 5 year, and players say they want to end a playoff drought that has lasted more than two decades.

Albuquerque - The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a heavily armed male walking in the area of Ventana Ranch in Northwest Albuquerque. According to information provided by BCSO, the subject is described as a white male in his late 30s to early 40s, wearing all black clothing.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting and fishing season to collect biological data and detect wildlife law violations.

Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season. The spike in heat-related emergencies comes amid a statewide record heat wave. In the

The Roswell City Councilors will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the Chaves County Administrative Center, 1 St. Mary’s Place, Joseph R. Skeen Bu…

ALBUQUERQUE -- A total of three New Mexico-bred quarter horses seized their opportunity to compete on closing weekend at the current Ruidoso meet at Albuquerque Downs, earning starting gate positions in three open races on Labor Day weekend. In the eight trial heats held Sunday for the All American Derby,

The Frijoles fire in Santa Fe County, caused by a lightning strike, is spreading and affecting residents with respiratory conditions as officials urge precautions.

By ADAM DAVIS Formerly Eng. 9 LAHS I hope your first day as seniors was out of this world. You guys are a very special group to me. I saw many of you through your first year of high school. This year is now your year! Your time! Walk like

Residents at Camino de Canon Street in Cundiyo are in GO status and should evacuate immediately. The rest of the Cundiyo community, along with the community of Cerro Pinon, has been moved to SET status.

Another scene from the 2026 Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) Arts and Crafts Fair held on the lawn at Fuller Lodge Aug. 8, 2026. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com Another scene from the 2026 Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) Arts and Crafts Fair held on the lawn at Fuller Lodge Aug.

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August. “When the phone call came in and we heard the person’s story, we cringed and prepared ourselves for a possible heartbreak,” Gila

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Several of the 20 members of Silver City P.E.O. Chapter BR took to the streets with signs on Saturday — not to protest or to raise funds, but simply to increase awareness of the organization. The Walk Today for Women Tomorrow effort happened throughout

  A potential legacy may continue in Santa Fe, as Stephanie Garcia Richard won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor Thursday morning. With current Lt. Gov. Howie Morales nearing the end of his second term, the pair reflected this week on what has happened and what is to come, with

Two Silver City town councilors reiterated their belief the town should pay its employees more when they voted Wednesday against adopting the town’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which began last month. The budget was approved 3-2 with a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith. District 2 Councilor Nick Prince

Gila Regional Medical Center will expand its services and support another healthcare entity with the recent purchase of two buildings in Silver City, including the addition of an urgent care clinic and the beginnings of a residency program. The purchase of the former Silver Health CARE family clinic, 1380 U.S.

This weekend brings New Mexico’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, and Grant County clothing store owners are hopeful that the promise of savings will keep shoppers at home. Since 2005, New Mexico law has allowed a deduction of gross receipts taxes for certain purchases starting at 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent The Hurley Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday to resolve several postponed items from earlier this month. During approval of the town’s final budget, council members were given a letter from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority which stated that landfill services are set

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Land purchased in Grant County by the State Game Commission is a diamond in the rough for conservation and outdoor recreation, proponents say. But for that potential to be realized, a proper management plan must be put together for the Mimbres Ranch wildlife management

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local developer with a track record of turning empty buildings into local-business hubs lost out on the old Whole Foods property once, but now the door may be open again. What once was an empty Hastings is now a place where nearly a dozen local

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is updating its action plan website. The State Wildlife Action Plan is a federally required conservation strategy that identifies New Mexico's species and the actions needed to help sustain them. The latest upgrades also include the latest scientific information on

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The jury saw a video of what prosecutors say is a former state lawmaker in the act of stealing money meant to benefit Albuquerque students. It's the second week of the federal corruption trial against the former House Representative and APS administrator Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking proposals from organizations to help manage Rooted in New Mexico, a new workforce i…

Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico (HSSNM) Director Amy McVay-Tellez is pictured admiring some memorabilia from the championship insi…

The fascinating story of a real-life ghostbuster

In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company's social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen as their pollution. Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined the company $567 million in his ruling Thursday, but he

KIRTLAND – The drop from Class 4A to 3A for both Kirtland Central and Aztec football teams, for the most part, means the two teams can avoid almost certain losses at the hands of Bloomfield. The Bobcats, two-time defending Class 4A champions, have won 15 straight contests against Aztec and

ALBUQUERQUE – On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's new Harrah's-branded casino, the tribe's chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor while a queue of cars spilled out of the parking lot. “We couldn't let them in because we were so full,” Chairman Jacob Keyes said. “That's a

The list of players who finished the 2025 season injured was almost a who's-who of some of the NFL's biggest stars. There was two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, who could only watch the end of a disappointing six-win season for Kansas City after going down with

Healthcare professionals from all over Southwest Colorado and New Mexico simulated severe medical scenarios on a highly realistic manikin and fostered a medical resource network for rural communities at a symposium in Durango last week. Urban healthcare providers shared techniques with rural Southwest providers to stabilize and identify high acuity

Following an article from Chalkbeat addressing its new elementary reading curriculum, Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 released a letter from Superintendent Eddie Ramirez on Saturday. The letter responded to a report from Chalkbeat that called into question the district’s adherence to Colorado Academic Standards and was critical to the Bluebonnet reading

ALBUQUERQUE – The field of 10 juvenile quarter horses which will head into the starting gate for the $3 million All American Futurity was set in place following a total of 28 trial heats held Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque Downs. The richest quarter horse race in the world will

The San Juan County Fair kicked off Friday with the fair parade on Main Street in Farmington. Parade entries displayed the theme of “250 Years of Red, White and Blue!” It opened for entries Saturday, and events begin Monday and run through Aug. 15 at McGee Park. The fair is

FARMINGTON – There are some new opponents and some familiar rivals for Navajo Prep’s football team to navigate in the upcoming season. Shiprock and Santa Fe Indian School, both coming off struggling campaigns last season, join Navajo Prep in the newly aligned District 5-2A. The Chieftains drop from Class 3A

Officials in Montezuma-Cortez School District could have chosen a new elementary reading curriculum from more than 20 state-approved options. Instead, with little public discussion this summer, they picked one called Bluebonnet. It’s described as being “built for Texas students” and has drawn fierce criticism from some Texans for containing Biblically

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friends and family gathered on Monday night to remember 34-year-old Dante Conley, who was stabbed to death over the weekend. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, 43-year-old Collin Terrazas went to Conley's home near Lomas and San Pedro, where he stabbed and may have shot the

Monsoon storm chances will increase later this week across New Mexico. The increase in moisture will also bring down temperatures across most of the state. Isolated storms are moving across northern and western New Mexico today, with a couple spotty storms in central New Mexico. These storms will continue to

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to police, he was driving drunk and going 80 mph in a residential area before crashing and running from police. When police caught up with him, he told them he really needed to get in trouble to make him turn his life around. A wild

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Public Schools welcomed its first class of four-year-olds at Puesta Del Sol Preschool on Monday. This is the first full-day preschool offered at RRPS. School officials say parents in Rio Rancho have been asking for this for years. Until now, the district only

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the only freak list you want to be on because it's actually a compliment. Bruce Feldman's College Football Freak List is out, 101 players strong, with one Lobo in the mix. UNM edge rusher Darren Agu comes in at number 17. "Freak list," said Agu.

St. Felix Pantry has launched a $40 raffle for a $25,000 AC unit with installation as it works to support the food needs of more than 600 guests a week.

Vara Winery and Distillery has reached the halfway point of its grape harvest, with crews picking grapes for its sparkling wine in Los Ranchos.

Many communities across New Mexico face a moderate to major heat risk through Tuesday, with Albuquerque, Socorro, Roswell, Farmington, Gallup and Grants among the hottest spots.

Police investigate a reported armed dispute near Shining Stars Preschool and a verbal altercation that prompted a temporary shelter-in-place at Rio Rancho High School.

Monsoon storm chances will increase later this week across New Mexico. The increase in moisture will also bring down temperatures across most of the state. Isolated storms are moving across northern and western New Mexico today, with a couple spotty storms in central New Mexico. These storms will continue to

Federal records show more than 70 safety reports over 10 years warned that GPS jamming in New Mexico could put aircraft at risk.

Fire crews placed Camino de Cañon Street in Cundiyó under GO status as the Frijoles Fire activity increased, telling residents to leave now.

Albuquerque Public Schools put 93 new vape detectors in 13 high schools as the district tries to curb vaping among teenagers.

Rio Rancho Public Schools opened a new pre-K with nearly 100 families on day one and about 40 spots still open.

43 year old Collin Terrazas charged with the murder of 34 year old Dante Conley inside Conley's home

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A handful of students are being celebrated for keeping the community clean. Leaders celebrated the completion of the first Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Cohort. Throughout the 2025-26 school year, the students completed a variety of beautification projects, litter prevention initiatives, and volunteer efforts. Collectively, this

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department recently cracked down on retail crime in the city, as part of a national blitz targeting retail crimes. During the operation, members of RPD worked with local businesses to identify individuals involved in shoplifting. The operation resulted in 29 arrests and the

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A more than two-year New Mexico spaceflight drought for Virgin Galactic may come to an end soon, and while state leaders are touting that good news, they also said the company has gotten out of paying millions of dollars to the state. Spaceport officials

RPD conducted five-day blitz as part of national effort.

Officials say New Mexicans can protect their health by staying indoors and setting up a clean room designed to keep smoke levels as low as possible.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A popular winery here in New Mexico is finally getting ready to make their next batch of sparkling wine. VARA Winery and Distillery started one of their grape harvests on Monday. New Mexico has played an important role in wine-making across America, with the Spaniards planting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A series of new walking tours recently launched in downtown Albuquerque. It's a project by the Arts & Cultural District of DowntownABQ MainStreet that aims to change the perspective surrounding downtown. "Our focus is all on downtown. Downtown definitely has its ups and downs as far

The cause of the fire is said to be undetermined at this time.

Crews responding to structure fire in Ruidoso

Safety concerns arise as NM sees a surge in teen drivers

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The Farmington Museum has acquired a unique collection of 26 rare wooden carvings created by the Navajo artist Charlie Willeto. The collection, previously held by T. Greg Marrion and the Marrion Family Foundation, was donated to the museum after decades of private display. Willeto spent his

A great white shark pulled a lifeguard underwater at a Maine beach on Saturday, prompting warnings from local public safety officials.

Colfax County Sheriff's Office investigating inmate death

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have arrested a sixth person in connection to a deadly shooting outside a smoke shop on Central Avenue on July 20. Luis Ornelas, 28, was arrested on Sunday by an APD officer who was on random patrol in the area of Hotel Circle and

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The community is invited to an evening of art and entertainment at the Art in the Garden, a special Montezuma Ball fundraising event benefiting Animal Humane New Mexico and Veterans Integration Centers. The free event is being held August 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at

New projections are out for next year's Social Security raise and it could be the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four years.

Some schools in Rio Rancho had a rocky start to the first full week of classes after two incidents required police to respond Monday.

Betty Jane Murphy Dec. 31, 1938 – Aug. 1, 2026 Betty snuck off to heaven peacefully August 1, 2026, having first been showered with love from her husband, daughter and grandkids. She was raised in a hardscrabble environment in Pittsburgh, PA back when its steel mills still belched smoke and

LAPSF News: The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation to celebrate 20 years of supporting our schools! Details Sunday, Sept. 13 4-7 p.m. Blue Window Ticket Sales Coming Soon! Please visit www.lapsfoundation.com for more information. Read More

Heat-related illnesses on the rise in New Mexico

What would you do with $1.7 million to spend on improving your neighborhood? One Albuquerque City Council district wants to know.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree. Although it was unusually cool in

Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Frances Bruhn, 77, died Aug. 5. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Maria Garcia, 71, died Aug. 10. Information: Hansard Family Funeral Home • Vicki Kirven, 56, died Aug. 3. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Joanne Nuckols, 90, died Aug. 8. Information: Muffley Funeral

By SHERRY ROBINSON All She Wrote © 2026 NEW MEXICO NEWS SERVICES We value privacy so much in New Mexico it’s a personal ethic. That’s the first of four reasons why Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at the Zorro Ranch could go undetected for years. Epstein bought 10,000 acres in southern Santa

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members gathered Sunday to put their best vehicles on display and catch a glimpse of other unique makes and models at the fifth annual Show and Shine Car Show. At the event, local nonprofit Wheels From the Heart gave away a car to a local

A Little League junior all-star team from Albuquerque is set to begin their run in the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan.

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from July 18, 2026 – July 19, 2026. The Taos News requested more recent call logs and was told more time was needed. “Due to the extensive...

The 2026 Los Alamos County Rodeo Parade winds its way down Central Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com Another scene from the 2026 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade winding its way down Central Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com Another

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez: The SCAM Act would require social media companies to prevent fraudulent advertising on their platforms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) co-sponsored the bipartisan, commonsense SCAM Ac t , a bill that would require social media

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A new court program in San Juan County is looking to help people with severe mental illness who have repeatedly failed to follow treatment on a voluntary basis. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment program launched last month in the Eleventh Judicial District Court and allows

The lawn outside of Fuller Lodge was bustling Saturday afternoon as people checked out the booths in the 2026 Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) Arts and Crafts Fair. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Scene from the 2026 LAAC Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday on the lawn outside Fuller Lodge. Photo by

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents of District Six in Bernalillo County get to decide where $1.7 million of public funds will go. The 2026 participatory budgeting vote is open for residents to decide how the money will get spend on their community. The final ballot includes 11 projects, with voting

A family living across from Graves Park says gunshots, trash and more unhoused people have made the park harder for neighborhood kids to use.

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Council tees up ballot question to reduce mayor’s control over two big city jobs by Jesse Jones 4 hours agoAugust 10, 2026 By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to

Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Should taxpayers fund campaigns? Bernalillo County vote could send question to voters by Jesse Jones 4 hours agoAugust 10, 2026

Albuquerque - On August 9th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about an Door Dash driver in distress. The driver claimed she had been shot at while delivering to an apartment. The incident began at 1119 Mary Ellen ST NE when 31-year-old Nathan Burks ordered something then fired

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is behind bars after police say he killed someone in a road rage incident, then went to dinner with family after. Victor Rivera-Jimenez, 35, is accused of shooting and killing Corsinio Martinez Friday night near Unser between Ladera and Tierra Pintada. Police say

The monsoon/heat high will move from the Four Corners over to north-central New Mexico/south-central Colorado later Monday.

Police are investigating a crash involving a truck and a motorcycle that happened Sunday afternoon in northwest Albuquerque.

A second trial is set to begin for two men accused of brutally killing a woman they believed was breaking into a car.

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

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) announces the 2026 Heritage Buckle winner for the Southeast Region. "The future of agriculture is in capable hands. Ever…

An Albuquerque man is set to go on trial for a high speed crash that left a Vespa scooter rider dead in 2024.

Updated Aug. 10 at 3:15 p.m.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23, 2025: Thaddeus "Tuk" Koslik and his wife Tracie Koslik pose for a portrait inside his home in Albuquerque, NM on November 23, 2025. CREDIT: Adria Malcolm for New Mexico In Depth When Thaddeus “Tuk” Koslik arrived at an Albuquerque assisted living facility one Saturday

Updates will be posted throughout the week.

NMCA News: SANTA FE — New Mexico Connections Academy, a tuition free-online public school for grades 4-12, recently welcomed both new and returning students across New Mexico for the 2026-27 school year. Now celebrating its 14th school year, the school continues to provide a personalized virtual learning experience that combines

Frijoles fire map. Courtesy/SFNF SFNF News: Start Date: Aug. 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 3,290 acres Containment: 0% Fuels: Ponderosa Timber, dead & down. Strategy: Full suppression Location: Steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM. The fire is in the Espanola Ranger District

NMDOT News: SANTA FE — A free car seat fitting station will be available to the public from 12–2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1353 Alta Vista Street in Santa Fe. The event will provide parents and caregivers with hands-on assistance from nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, who will

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

Best of the Best of Indoor Exhibits. Courtesy/LAC COUNTY News: The 2026 Indoor Exhibits competition showcased a remarkable display of talent across multiple categories, celebrating the creative achievements of participants of all ages. Congratulations to all of our award winners for their outstanding submissions! Category winners: Horticulture Adult Grand Champion

By DIANE DENISH Corner To Corner diane@dianedenish.com Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is chronicled in The Midwife’s Diary, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1991. From 1785 to 1812, Ballard recorded the weather and daily

Kindergarten students assist with planting kale at Ho’n A:wan Park; the ZYEP team incorporated the kale into a quinoa vegetable salad at the Summer Camp Celebration on July 17. Courtesy/ZYEP ZYEP News: ZUNI — As another growing season reaches its peak in the Pueblo of Zuni, the Zuni Youth Enrichment

COUNTY News: Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board is holding a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10, in the Municipal Building, Room 110. The agenda has been published and can be found here . Read More

Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Recently, Stephanie Schardin Clarke, New Mexico Secretary of Taxation and Revenue, wrote an article slamming Republican efforts to eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax. She makes numerous points, but they boil down to two: 1) We simply should not cut taxes, especially for the

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is chronicled in The Midwife’s Diary, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1991. From 1785 to 1812, Ballard recorded the weather

Ian McLean taking the earning a second-place finish at the 2027 El Colorado Andes Freeride Cup on Aug. 7, 2026. Courtesy photo Ian McLean dropping a rock cliff during his qualification run. Courtesy photo By PAULA KNEPPER Los Alamos Three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) skiers traveled to El Colorado,

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have a real choice between receiving long-term care at home or

Class of 1996 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/Brian Nguyen Class of 1996, old school days, from our yearbook, can you spot me? Courtesy photo By BECKY RUTHERFORD Los Alamos Ah, high school – great times, am I right? Or maybe not, depending on your experience. Mine mostly involved wedging myself between

STATE News: SANTA FE — House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) has sent a letter to the Doña Ana County Commission urging the body to fulfill its legal duty to name an interim replacement for House District 37, following the retirement of longtime Representative Joanne Ferrary. The Speaker’s letter follows a

Daily Postcard: A spectacular sunset fills the sky Thursday provided by the Frijoles wildfire burning east of Pojoaque near Cundiyo. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More

The La Cueva Bears made it to the 6A New Mexico State High School Football Championship semifinals but they're now in a new district with a defending champ.

The Frijoles Fire officially eclipsed 3,000 acres in size less than a week after lightning started it in the Pecos Wilderness in northern New Mexico.

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

Notably, the proposal would establish a “Super Emitter Program” that would define such a facility as one emitting at least 50 kilograms per hour in a single event. The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies

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

The mural is a community-driven art project of Artesia Clean and Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful.

The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.

Mayor Jeff Youtsey said he spent several hours looking through an ordinance the City of Artesia passed in September 2021 regulating manufacturing and sales of cannabis products in the city limits.

Originally from Bandara, Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University, Petty and her husband, Brian, primarily work at the ranch full time. She is present for most all of the La Feliz Montana Ranch breedings, births, and early development. She works daily in her veterinarian office located onsite, which

Murray and his wife, Janis, are the “MJ” in MJ Farms. The couple arrived in New Mexico around the turn of the century after having raised horses in Utah because the money and opportunity in horse racing was better here.

Originally from Odessa, Texas, Mike Logan has been involved in breeding and raising quarter horses for fifty years. Mike Logan has bought, sold and raised enough horses to know something about how to get them prepped for sale day.

Public invited to attend noon auction with 300 available horses A total of 300 quarter horses and thoroughbreds consigned by breeders across the state will be sold at the annual New Mexico-bred Horse Sale at the Ruidoso Horse Sales Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at noon. “This may be

Victoria Garcia, 12, has faced enough agonizing health challenges to crush the spirit of a life-toughened grown-up much less a 12-year-old. But the young Carlsbad resident battles on, coping with every obstacle life hands her.

Consider Rabbi Feldman, who had been having trouble with his congregation. It seemed they could agree upon nothing, and controversy filled the air until the Sabbath itself became an area of conflict, and unhappiness filled the synagogue.

Bottomless Lakes State Park, located 15 miles southeast of Roswell, is a series of eight lakes surrounded by rocky red buffs.

The museum, known officially as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, opened to visitors in 1992.

he Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.

Isn’t it tragic that some people go through life so negative and sour and bitter? And if you don’t watch out, they will infect you with their thinking.

The Cobb salad was born in 1937 at Hollywood’s famed Brown Derby Restaurant.

At Bataan Lake, catfishing conditions were good using nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass conditions were fair using shallow-driving crankbaits.

This delight serves six people.

Near Truth or Consequences at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure.

Jonathan Chavez caught four largemouth bass totaling 52¾ inches.

We see again and again that the state Children Youth and Families Department doesn’t just have staffing and program issues, its decision makers come up short on common sense and common decency.

Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.

The HelpLine expands access to justice by connecting callers directly with trained court experts sole focus is providing direction to those who represent themselves in court and individuals with questions about a legal matter.

Trip Jennings On Saturday, a common question about journalism came up at a friend’s birthday party as the last fingers of daylight tapered into night. “Are journalists objective?” a man asked, his tone friendly. A fellow journalist and I looked at each other, hesitated, then almost at the same time

While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.

New Mexico officials on Monday warned that smoke from the Frijoles Fire and other wildfires burning in the state poses health risks, particularly to the elderly and those with respiratory illnesses.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order that aims to reshape guidance surrounding childhood vaccines, standing alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and was met with immediate pushback. The order — which calls on federal programs and funding to “support maximal

The majority of New Mexico’s tribe, nation and pueblo land could be ripe for exploring geothermal energy, an energy expert told a panel of state lawmakers Monday.

A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining abortion medication or other related materials through the mail. Advancing American Freedom,

A recent hearing meant to inform the public about a new uranium mine proposal near Church Rock instead exposed wounds around the legacy of mining’s impacts on Navajo communities, as well as fresh concerns about whether technology that promises to safely extract the mineral is as clean as the industry

WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche took the oath of office as U.S. attorney general at a brief ceremony in the Oval Office Monday, following the Senate’s narrow vote to approve his nomination as the nation’s top law enforcement official over the weekend. Blanche, who served as acting attorney general and was

Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics — from arresting academics at airports to setting up a checkpoint at a popular creek in a National Forest — to boost their arrest numbers, leading to more arrests in July than in any previous month of the Trump administration. Though it is

An attorney for former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard on Monday asked a judge to undo a prior ruling that shielded the state auditor and several state lawmakers from his lawsuit that alleges they colluded to force him out of the job.

Albuquerque - There is Albuquerque Police activity reported in the 1100 block of Mary Ellen St NE, between San Jacinto Ave and Walker Dr NE. Details remain somewhat limited at this time but streets in the area have been blocked since shortly before 2:30 PM on Sunday, when APD officers

Albuquerque – SWAT officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Collin Terrazas today after he was identified as the suspect in a murder on Saturday. That arrest happened in a busy parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Northeast Albuquerque. A viewer sent us video of the arrest and

Albuquerque - Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Victor Rivera-Jimenez for the road-rage murder that occurred Friday afternoon . Rivera-Jimenez, 35, is accused of fatally shooting Corsinio Martinez shortly after 7 PM on Friday as the men drove northbound on Unser Blvd. NW. A witness told police they saw

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

Flames still moving east toward wilderness areas and north toward Cundiyo, still 0% containment

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, NM Political Report Here’s why both of New Mexico’s senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump’s Atty General by Pat Davis August 8, 2026

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

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, carrots with unsalted butter, apricots Thursday: Orange chicken, brown rice, Asian vegetables, vegetable egg roll, pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges Friday: Salisbury steak, baby red potatoes, spinach, onions, whole-wheat roll

On this date … 1936: The Tucumcari Daily News, the city police chief and more than 20 businesses announced a campaign to end reckless driving in the city. The campaign offered cash prizes of $5 and $2 to two local motorists “whose careful driving that week has attracted the attention

Today *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *Ribbon cutting and grand opening Chase Gentry Center for Workforce Education at Clovis Community College – 9:30 a.m., 3000 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Hosted by CCC, Clovis Economic Development,

Today through Aug. 8 *Lea County Fair and Rodeo – Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington. Information and tickets: visit https://www.leacountyfair.net/ Today *Dream Flights for veterans event – 7:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, Clovis Regional Airport, 459 Curry Road 11.5, Texico. Honoring eight veterans from Wheatfields Estates with a

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Cobre Consolidated School District students returned to the classroom on Monday, and newly hired Superintendent Verenice Gutierrez joined some of them. During a trip to C.C. Snell Middle School on Wednesday, Gutierrez introduced herself to students in several classrooms, sitting in on lessons and

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the country as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across the 14 accredited

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early Saturday after approving a stopgap spending bill but declining to advance legislation that would require photo ID for voting. In a rare overnight session that began on Friday, senators trudged through a slew of measures, confirmed President Donald Trump’s

As parents and caregivers prepare for another school year, packing a nutritious lunch is often at the top of the daily to-do list. We carefully choose sandwiches, frui…

APD arrests six suspects in smoke shop murder.

Dr. Allan Haynes wasn't really supposed to be working at the emergency room in Clovis that weekend. His real job was at University of New Mexico's Medical Center in Albuquerque where he said his supervisors frowned on "moonlighting," which he was doing in the community where he grew up. On

Front page of the Aug. 5, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Fred Mendenhall was arrested last night and taken off the train at Springer, by telegram from Sheriff Lopez, and this morning Deputy Sheriff Joe Lopez took the train for that place and will bring his man in

Updates will be added throughout the week

This summer, the Taos County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Taos Plaza Live, one of Northern New Mexico’s most cherished summer traditions. For a quarter century, this free concert series has brought together r…

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Get an early look at new ads national Democrats just launched to protect Vasquez in 2nd Congressional race by Pat Davis August 7, 2026

Volunteers are invited to pitch a tent and get their hands dirty during a free workshop all about helping the environment and restoring a healthy ecosystem. From Aug. 14-16, the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation – a group dedicated to the conservation of natural resources throughout the state – will conduct an

D.P. Benjamin Monday, July 17, 2023 Amtrak Station Albuquerque, New Mexico Peering at the bus schedule displayed on a faded wall, Addison Peshbrook reckoned it would be two hours until the next shuttle. He closed his eyes and tried to meditate. The bustle of the station seemed to evaporate, and

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections li…

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as of Thursday, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas …

SANTA FE — The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating child care centers…

Much to the delight of Brian Luck, the superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), the first morning of the school year went smooth.

Military GPS jamming allegedly caused plane crash that killed four crew members and sparked $37.7 million wildfire

Already this summer, 770 New Mexicans have visited statewide emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses. That’s more than all of last summer, according to the state Health Department, with more than a month remaining in the season.

New Mexico House of Representatives Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) on Friday publicly urged the Doña Ana County Commission to fill a vacant seat, and pushed back against the Republican minority leader’s call for the body to leave the position open until the general election.

Updated Aug. 7 at 10:05 a.m.

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News NM lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon after fatal medical flight crash and wildfire by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026

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

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news Bill to restrict cannabis, smoke shop locations goes up in smoke by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news New protections approved for ABQ workers speaking up at City Hall by Jesse Jones August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A 17-year-old Taos teen riding a bicycle died after he was struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross an intersection against a red traffic signal last month, a Taos Police investigation of the crash site found. According to a motor...

An early chile harvest has sent the smoky aroma of roasting green chiles wafting through Taos several weeks sooner than expected. At the Taos Super Save store, Malcom Anderson, who started roasting chile 12 years ago, said New Mexico’s...

Inside a small, nondescript adobe building on Bedford Lane off Civic Plaza Drive, a single desktop computer and a wall-mounted control panel are the brain of the Town of Taos’ water system. The 1996 Matchbox 20 hit “Push” played from the radio as...

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety Albuquerque man gets 17 years in prison as repeat shoplifting offender by Pat Davis August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Jumbo prawns served over parmesan polenta and calabacitas was served as a special menu item at Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen & Bar inside the Castañeda Hotel. The eatery recently expanded its menu options to include lunch and dinner. A new, expanded menu has pulled into the Castañeda. Harvey’s 1898 Kitchen &

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

The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is now $4.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded as of Thursday, July 30, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.…

SANTA FE — Friday marked the final day of a decade of service in the New Mexico House of Representatives for Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces). The represen…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday announced a new way for law school graduates to become licensed to practice law in the state by working under the su…

A drug-resistant fungus that can be deadly in health care settings has been confirmed in 23 states — and Texas has reported more cases than any other state.

NEW YORK — Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who was the first woman from her party to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ powerful Appropriations Committee, has di…

A newly released preliminary report offers the clearest picture yet of the deadly Colorado wildfire that killed four firefighters, including Arizona firefighter Nichol…

Brigadier General Jack R. Fox passed away on July 18.

Roswell’s Ward 2 City Councilor Will Cavin has submitted his formal resignation from the city council to return to the Chaves County Commission, effective Aug. 14.

Chaves County Commissioners have decided to schedule two public hearings about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax, which would require voter approval on the …

It’s never too early to start looking at colleges. Some kids even start looking at the next step in their junior year of high school. Senior year is a bittersweet time…

Alyssa Begay's growing concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the country has driven her to push for action before similar developments reach the N…

Tribes and environmentalists are trying to figure out how to restore extra protections to nearly 3 million acres of federal land in southeastern Utah after President D…

A Mexican cartel leader was reportedly arrested after allegedly ordering the killing of a 23-year-old influencer who was shot to death while livestreaming from a Mexic…

(This story was updated to add new information.) About two dozen employees with KRIS 6 News were laid off Aug. 4, according to a producer at the news station. A spokes…

New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency was stonewalling the state’s…

WASHINGTON — A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, joining the ranks of meteoroids, wayw…

An El Paso man accused of stabbing his mother to death told detectives that he hated her and was "triggered" during an argument at a South-Central area home, court doc…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building. A press release from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this week announced that the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent High temperatures and a lack of moisture have created an increase in suburban bear sightings this summer, and residents of the Little Walnut area near the base of Gomez Peak have noticed frequent visits from a new furry friend. “We’ve lived in this house

Las Vecinas del Norte is pleased to host a special forum exploring the medical delivery challenges to patients and providers in the medically underserved counties of San Miguel and Mora. People in need of medical care— major and minor— often have to travel two hours or more to receive care

Three independent and internal reviews have concluded a Portales police officer's use of force in the July 25 shooting of a dog was objectively reasonable and consistent with department policy, City Manager Scott Mitten said in a presentation to City Council this week. The Portales Police Department's Use of Force

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Frijoles Fire continues to burn in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, 10 miles north of Ski Santa Fe. The fire is more than 4,158 acres and is 0% contained. Wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, and air units are all battling the

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Opinion & Analysis Commentary: What repealing the income tax would cost New Mexicans by Pat Davis August 5, 2026August 10, 2026

Sighs of frustration could be heard among attendees in the Taos County Commission Chambers during Tuesday’s (Aug. 4) regular commission meeting when District 3 Commissioner Darlene Vigil proposed to remove the discussion and decision on a license...

The New Mexico Supreme Court will decide whether to disbar Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, for knowingly engaging in an alleged pattern of prosecutorial misconduct over the last several...

The Taos TimeBank celebrated its first anniversary Sunday (Aug. 2) with a community gathering at TiLT, where about 40 people shared wood-fired pizzas, exchanged stories and learned about services offered through the local time-based exchange...

Free booths available for Touch-A-TruckApplications for community organizations and businesses are due Friday — Staff report The Town of Taos is accepting applications for free booth spaces at the 25th annual Touch-A-Truck event, scheduled for...

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

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Epstein’s New Mexico secrets: Truth Commission details failures, evidence and what comes next by Jesse Jones August 5, 2026

The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after two New Mexicans tested positive for West Nile virus. According to a Friday (July 24) news release, a Bernalillo County woman in her 70s and...

New Mexico families still have time to get children vaccinated before the start of the school year through a series of free clinics being held statewide. The New Mexico Department of Health announced that its Got Shots immunization clinics will...

Is that “heat” for feet? Sportswear giant Nike has released a new pair of sneakers inspired by Southwestern green chile. The shoes went on sale in Albuquerque last Friday (July 31), right as peak chile-roasting season begins across New...

After a series of delays over the past two years, bulldozers and crews from Bradbury Stamm Construction were seen leveling ground last week on Weimer Road — on the same block as Holy Cross Medical Center, next to County EMS and Taos Clinic for...

Conservation and Indigenous leaders criticize proposals affecting Chaco and other protected areas. Leaders of New Mexico conservationist and Indigenous groups on Thursday decried the many threats President Donald Trump’s administration poses to...

The Village of Angel Fire declared a “drought emergency” Monday (Aug. 3), citing “a long and continuing period of unusually dry weather, abnormally low stream flows, and reduced groundwater levels” which have “resulted in shortages of water...

From left: Mario Salas, Ava Miller and Elizabeth Caldwell pose for a photograph at The Optic office on July 23. Miller, 16, is a local student accepted to the United World College in Montezuma. Ava Miller may be the first local teenager to attend boarding school in her own backyard.

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

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s top prosecutor is taking the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court, accusing the agency of blocking access to unredacted Epstein investigative files the state says it needs to finish a criminal probe of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the complaint

A Las Vegas man is facing felony escape charges after he allegedly violated the terms of house arrest on two separate occasions while awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors first charged 52-year-old Leonard L. Lucero with escape from a community custody release program on June 12 and again on

Bilgesu Sümer, a political science professor at New Mexico Highlands University, is shown Friday at the state Capitol in Santa Fe after finishing his last day of work at the university. Sümer, a Turkish national and the university’s only political science professor, says he was pushed out after university officials

A Jeep Grand Cherokee driver traveling at “a high rate of speed” lost control near the intersection of 21st and Norris streets early Saturday, crashing into and disabling the traffic signal there. Clovis police said the driver, the only one involved in the crash, was transported to a Texas hospital

Clovis Municipal Schools will continue allowing the public to speak at board meetings, but anything said must be limited to agenda items under a new policy. The policy was adopted by school board members at their July 28 meeting on a 6-1 vote. The board’s newest member, Nick Wiegel, cast

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

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

In a press release on Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities will receive a combined $50 million in state fu…

First Tee launches unique homeschool program

NM Museum of Natural History & Science researchers identify new bird-like dinosaur species in Northwest New Mexico

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The town’s advisory group for the Silver City Museum conducted a brainstorming session during their meeting Monday night to help determine what topics they should delve into in the coming months, when a proposed change to town code would also make the group the

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Jason C. Pierre has been operating restaurants in Silver City since 2021, and he is hoping the new location of La Vie Est Un Bistro will prove to be the spot to see his business take off. “Business started off slow at the beginning,

GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…

New Food Services, Security Upgrades, and Mesa View Grand Opening Amerika Rougemont, ReporterGRANTS, N.M. -The Grants Cibola County Schools board meeting…

GRANTS, N.M. Last week, we explored how New Mexico's uranium boom gave rise to Uranium Capital Speedway, a volunteer-built dirt track that became a gathering…

Tiger Muskie fishing continues as school begins BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – August opened with Bluewater Lake still offering fair-togood tiger muskie fishing,…

Rugged West fundraiser will support a Cibola County child facing a terminal or critical illness GRANTS, N.M. – Players will get muddy for more than…

Phillip JaramilloPhillip Jaramillo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Grants…

TUCUMCARI - Last Monday, Seed to Salad graduated from its food-trailer roots when it reopened at a brick-and-mortar site at the former Hitching Post Cocktail Lounge. A day later, Rubee's Diner abruptly closed after more than two decades in operation. Seed to Salad previously operated its salad business in a

PORTALES - The midnight madness tradition continued Monday for the Portales Rams football team, signifying its eagerness to kick off the season. For the 15th-straight year the Rams began fall practice after the clock struck midnight, the first day the New Mexico Activities Association allows high school practices. Most other

PORTALES -- Excited. Optimistic. Good team chemistry. At least that's how two redshirt players are describing the Eastern New Mexico University football team less than a month before the season begins. Deandre Jackson, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver from El Paso, and Malakhi Hannah a redshirt senior defensive end from

William Robins has spent years turning fabric into art. Whether he's designing a custom piece, altering a wedding dress, or helping bring a client's vision to life, he tries to bring his passion for fashion into every stitch. Along the way, he's learned that listening to people and creating something

I found Jesus on a cruise ship. That’s right, he was standing quietly in the corner of the elevator when I got on one evening. He didn’t say anything, but it was definitely him, right down to his long hair, beard, white robe and sandals. He even had a sash

FLOOD PROTECTION LIBRARY REFERENCE COLLECTION Revised June 2026 (Documents located in Southwest Room) • Addressing Your Community’s Flood Problems: A Guide for Elected Officials. Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. and the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force, 1996. Ref. 363.349 Wri • Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to Flood Insurance

If you had asked a faithful Jew, right before the time of Christ, to explain why there is so much suffering and death in the world, his answer would not have looked like the answer that evangelical Christians tend to give. We focus on Genesis 3, and the rebellion of

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By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley. The revised Aug. 3 agenda calls

TUCUMCARI - An estimated 500 to 550 people went through the doors of the city's convention center Saturday during the 54th edition of the Rattler Reunion. Kathy Segura, treasurer of the Tucumcari alumni event's board of directors, said attendance was slightly lower than she anticipated, but gatherings at other events

TUCUMCARI — An accidental wrong-way driver on Interstate 40 led to a collision that led to one death and three injuries. The crash occurred about 10:30 a.m. on July 27 near mile marker 333 of the interstate. Sharon Lynn Semelsberger, 72, of Phoenix later died at a hospital of her

Two Logan High School coaches — including one who was fired — were recently honored during the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s summer conference. Glynna Strand was named Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year after the Lady Longhorns won the Class 1A team title in May. Strand

My deep gratitude for the recent rains has been joined by the realization that my lawn mower has seen more action in the past few weeks than it has in the past few years combined. It’s a legacy that I am proud to continue. When my mother moved to New

CAVU. If you’re a pilot you may know what CAVU means. Related to aviation and weather, it signifies a report: Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited, meaning you can expect clear skies for your flight. I’ve thought how CAVU can also relate to many other subjects. For one, living and traveling in

The New Mexico RailRunner Express recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that it would be good for the environment. Richardson clearly wanted some “big” ideas as part of

Every system people create takes effort to keep working. Someone must keep fixing the problems that otherwise pile up until the system fails. None are “set it and forget it.” This is true for all systems of government: democracies, constitutional republics, monarchies, and communist dictatorships. It even applies in the

Years ago, when I was on active duty, we had a saying that went, “I’m sure glad I found out about him before we got overseas.” The thought holds true for would-be allies and friends on a broader scale. At the nation-state level, an ally would be a friendly nation

Clovis Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: * Luke Baker, 19, driving while under the influence, possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor, negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication) * Saul Bejarano, 27, receiving stolen property (over $2,500) * Alicia Boone,

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 28 and August 3, 2026: Juan Trujillo, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Steven G. Jimenez, APO Arrest Order. Ashley Tapia, APO Arrest Order. Noelle Aspen, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Beverly Padilla, Criminal Damage to Property (Household Member) (Under $1,000).

LOGAN - More than 200 people attended a ribbon-cutting Saturday morning for the village's $8.5 million Canadian River Recreational Complex, but quite a few attendees didn't wait to use it. Minutes before the ceremony, dozens of children and their parents were on the outdoor basketball courts, playground and bicycle pump

A ZZ Top tribute band. Local country crooners. Mutton bustin’ and bull riding. And don’t forget the fried foods, carnival rides and livestock exhibits. It’s county fair time in eastern New Mexico. Quay County kicks off the festivities Thursday, followed by Curry County (Aug. 11-15) and Roosevelt County (Aug. 18-23).

TUCUMCARI — The city of Tucumcari’s long-awaited audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, contained 11 findings — the most since 2017 — and that a vast amount of financial data “were not available or were deemed unreliable, inaccurate and/or unreconciled.” The audit was classified a disclaimer of opinion,

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

DEMING — State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) announced that new groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in Southern New Mexico has be…

ALBUQUERQUE — On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released their final Environmental Impact Statemen…

WASHINGTON — On July 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million in grant funding, under EPA’s Real Water Technical Assistance Initiative,…

Stephanie Garcia Richard became the new candidate for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor last week after members of the Democratic Party’s of New Mexico’s State Central Co…

A man was detained by Roswell police behind Kass Plaza after officers sprinted from behind the Roswell Daily Record area toward the plaza on Monday afternoon. Accordin…

Students are shown entering the new Nancy Lopez Elementary School for the first time on Monday morning. This pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade campus now operates at 301…

Sneaker enthusiasts gathered outside Kingswell Nob Hill Friday morning for the exclusive early release of Nike’s new “Hatch Chile” SB Dunk Low, a shoe inspired by New …

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent A steady stream of community members crowded the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site this weekend for the annual Hummingbird Festival. Unlike in years past, the actual banding of hummingbirds — capturing and tagging individual birds to track migration and lifespan — could not take place

The Town of Taos may have defunded its contract for 18 AI-powered automated license plate readers that record and catalog the comings and goings of virtually every motorist who drives in or out of the municipality, but it wasn’t the area’s la…

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico’s attorney general says he’ll take the U.S. Department of Justice to federal court if it doesn’t hand over records tied to his fentanyl investigation by Aug. 17 — records DOJ says his office never had a legal right to request in the first place. The

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,

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

A Las Cruces man with a prior felony conviction has been charged in federal court after authorities say he fired multiple rounds at the front entrance of a Catholic church, later allegedly telling investigators he carried out the act because of his religious beliefs and because he believed he was

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s campaign appears to be in full-blown manufactured fundraising panic mode, sending a barrage of increasingly dramatic emails warning supporters that Democrats could “throw in the towel,” “kiss their chances” of taking the Senate goodbye, and even claiming survey data could become “invalid” if recipients do

A secret military training exercise took place late on July 23 in Española, concerning many residents who had not received any information about the operation. Military aircraft were sighted in the skies above Northern New Mexico, including t…

ALBUQUERQUE — A broadband project designed to keep communities connected during environmental disasters in Ruidoso and surrounding Lincoln County begins construction t…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposed implementation of a Special Recreation Permit for birding and hunting guiding outfitter…

Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when using shallow-diving crankbaits.

SANTA FE — There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.

The unincorporated community of Cerro north of Questa is anticipated to soon have drinking water flowing again from its taps — after a more than two-month outage affected approximately 400 residents since mid-May.

Commentary by Robert Lujan, Albuquerque — As a decade long Local 214 executive board member, I worked to elect Democrats alongside the larger brotherhood I proudly support as they push for permitting reform. My brothers in the trades need common sense leadership at the federal and local levels… now. Commentary

D.P. Benjamin To give readers a taste of a new novel set entirely in Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Optic presents a serialized preview of the story. The author is D.P. Benjamin, a Colorado native and frequent visitor to New Mexico. The book’s title is Once Upon a Time and

Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.

Brantley Spear, a student at Berrendo Middle School and a member of the Diamond-H 4-H Club, wrangles his steer "Noah" around the arena while competing in the Chaves Co…

Friday, July 31 *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety...Read More

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...

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...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — State Senate Republicans want New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission to put two of the state’s most prominent Democrats under oath — gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury — and they’re warning the commission’s credibility is on

Pat Davis, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— A Sandia Pueblo plan to claim control over about 10,000 acres of national forest, wilderness and public recreation areas on the western slope of the Sandia Mountains – known as the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area – will not be

The weeks-long inter party fight to choose a lieutenant governor nominee ended just where the state Democrat Party’s gubernatorial nominee wanted it. With 477 votes cast from the party’s 500 State Central Committee members, outgoing Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard bested State Senator Harold Pope 53%-46%. The Haaland-Garcia Richard ticket

From left: Paige Bonney, Tjay Garcia, Mykayla Lewis and Amy Hufnal work on enormous bugs at Hufnal’s studio on July 25. The bugs will be displayed at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge later this year. Several huge bugs have appeared in local arts educator Amy Hufnal’s studio. However, instead

The New Mexico Court of Appeals denied an appeal by former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer and perennial candidate Kimberly Skaggs to be released from jail pending trial following her arrest for th the fatal hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Doña Ana County. A district court judge had ordered

Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign is sounding the alarm after a Republican-backed poll showed New Mexico’s race for governor far closer than many political insiders expected. In a fundraising email sent Thursday afternoon, Haaland told supporters she had “just got our newest poll,” calling it “a tough one.” “It shows us

New Mexico Democrats have officially chosen Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as their new lieutenant governor nominee, ending weeks of internal party maneuvering after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly left the race. Garcia Richard announced Thursday morning that the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee had

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed his social media accounts posted New Mexico district content while he was actually traveling to Alaska on a privately sponsored backpacking trip tied to a conservation dark money group led by a Democratic mega-donor. The Santa Fe New

The rise of Xander Perez

During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the construction of a miniature pre-revo…

Contestants line up their Class 2 blackface sheep for judging on Wednesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The event…

A legal dispute between Chaves County officials and a Roswell Police Department (RPD) officer might be transferred from the state’s Fifth Judicial District Court to th…

Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient…

“This is my third year,” 11-year-old Skyler Pierce told the Record of his competing in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Pierce was entered in six competitions at th…

Senjutsu, one of the tabletop games available to learn and play at The Crowded Table, located at 111 Bridge St. Business owner Brett Gilland can be seen in the background. A new business on Bridge Street welcomes all to pull up a chair and gather around the table. Described as

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Where: City of Las Vegas When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 What is Happening: Effective immediately the City of

A look at Robertson High School’s upgraded Cardinal Stadium featuring a new turf football and soccer field, improved stadium lighting and a refreshed track. Robertson High School is preparing to welcome students, families and fans to an exciting new chapter this fall as Cardinal Stadium undergoes a major transformation designed

Two people were treated for stab wounds and one of them is facing felony charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a west side home last week. Prosecutors arrested 65-year-old Arturo R. Saiz on July 20, alleging that he attacked a woman and stabbed her during an

New Mexico Highlands University is officially looking for a new president. During a board meeting Tuesday, regents of the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., voted 3-2 to hire an outside firm to search for the institution’s next president — who will be the third person to hold the position

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) faces a lawsuit following the July incident of a 15-year-old U.S. citizen traveling alone toward the Mexican border. The state agency maintains that its decision to pursue reunification with the youth’s mother took legal precedence, while

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 21 and July 27, 2026: Arturo Saiz, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), False Imprisonment, Battery (Household Member), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Amanda A. Patron, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts), Possession of a

A controversial national Muslim advocacy group with a long history of alleged terror ties is praising Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester after the Catholic prelate issued a statement supporting a proposed mosque and community center in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, released a statement

Volunteers plant a tree in Las Vegas to honor Arbor Day. Four years out from the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in state history, the City of Las Vegas has mapped a path forward to turn the risk of post-fire flooding into an asset to restore the city’s

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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

All three of New Mexico’s Democrat members of the U.S. House voted against a bill to restrict congressional stock trading, even as public frustration grows over lawmakers profiting while in office. The House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, on July 22 by a vote of 232-198. Every

The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games were held June 17-21, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Athletes from both New Mexico and out of state came together to compete in more than 20 sports at multiple venues throughout the city. Congratulations to all of the outstanding athletes

Rotary District 5520 and the Rotary Club of Las Vegas recently announced the results of the Sonny Brown Business of the Year competition for all of New Mexico and West Texas. Olivia Silva and Olivia’s Café has won the Small Business category out of all the small businesses nominated throughout

The Trump administration told a federal judge earlier this month that the Trump administration had deliberately canceled grants in “Blue States” who had awarded their electoral votes to Kamala Harris and/or “has two Democratic-caucusing Senators.” A number of grants to New Mexico energy projects were included, the government now admits.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico could leapfrog nearly every other state in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend New Mexico as the fourth state to vote in the 2028 primary calendar, putting Hispanic, Native American and border-state voters

A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July

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By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Hikers, climbers and neighbors who use trails on Sandia Mountain’s west face could see their access change under a land transfer proposal the Sandoval County Commission endorsed last month. Now, a newly formed coalition of residents is urging lawmakers to reject the transfer, saying

New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Pueblo governors joined New Mexico’s entire congressional delegation Wednesday to defend federal protections around the Greater Chaco landscape, saying thousands of cultural sites could be at risk if the Trump administration rolls back the current safeguards. All Pueblo Council of Governors Chairman Joey Sanchez

The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking

A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a

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Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…

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...

A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department

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

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The

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...

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...

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

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

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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...

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

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

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...

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.

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...

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

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 ...

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

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The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

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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Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.

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

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.

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

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