Broom takes over following Chief Troy Weisler’s departure; Capt. Bryan Waller named interim deputy chief
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Testimony begins in lawsuit stemming from 2021 self-inflicted shooting death
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Sheriff's Office: Gun reported missing from man's home after disappearance; 'currently' no foul play suspected
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Submitted
Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people negatively impacted.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
If drought continues, concern for fire season will be 'quite high,' NWS meteorologist says
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks ‘massive leap’ forward for state
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
New Mexico Department of Justice says search carried out after current ranch owner granted access
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Former student: 'He impacted so many people through his teaching, through his directing, through his acting'
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Barrett: 'You want a judge of strong character because I think you need to have a judge that can withstand pressure from the outside'
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Friday morning emergency landing attempt left another person critically injured
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Resorts depend on snowmaking operations to keep lifts turning as unseasonably warm, dry winter draws to a close
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Former U.S. Interior secretary gets 73.5% in bid for nomination in governor's race
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Dean Thompson
Cowgirls fall in state semifinals
Cliff High School’s run in the Class A state basketball tournament came to an end Thursday afternoon in the Rio Rancho Events Center. The second-seeded Cowgirls fell 32-28 to third-seeded Roy/Mosquero. Cliff led 28-24 with 3:15 left to play, but the Blue rallied and took the lead for good with
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
by: the Daily Press Staff
FINAL: Cliff eliminated from state tournament
The Cliff Cowboys fought hard, but ultimately were eliminated from the Nusenda Credit Union Boys Basketball State Tournament on Wednesday afternoon by Logan, with a final score of 62-37. Daily Press Sports Editor Dean Thompson is in Albuquerque, and will have full coverage and photos from the game in Thursday’s
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Agency says 40-year-old experienced medical emergency, died at a hospital after officers used a Taser during arrest on I-40
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Joshua Bowling
State regulators open probe of $400M stock sale between New Mexico utility and private equity firm
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners have ordered the state’s largest utility company and the private equity firm looking to acquire it to show evidence that a $400 million stock sale did not violate state law. The order comes after a chorus of interested parties – ranging from the
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Move follows six months of protests over Santa Teresa data center
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Mark Zuckerberg contends Meta ended time goals for teenage users
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Navajo Nation to be program's first participant
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Administrative issues and poor student behavior top concerns
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
High school soccer stars look to make impact in college sports
FARMINGTON – A pair of high school soccer players have decided to take their athletic and academic careers to the next level. Bloomfield High’ Lee Wells, a five-year starter on the Bobcats boys soccer team, signed his letter of intent this week to attend Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colo.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
Silver scales back amid fiscal crunch
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Faced with increasing expenses, the town of Silver City has stopped its sponsorship of community events, and will likely increase its sanitation rates again, according to reports at Tuesday’s meeting of the Town Council. The town is also, for the time being, being required
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Judge writes that delay could provide time to negotiate a plea deal with Sheryl Williams Stapleton
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Joshua Bowling
New Mexico U.S. Sen. Luján signs letter urging audit of Epstein file redactions
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) signed onto a letter with a bipartisan coalition of senators calling for an independent audit of how U.S. Department of Justice officials have redacted information in the public releases of documents related to infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Luján joined U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Dexter High School (DHS) students Yarimi Romero, left, Gisell Martinez, center and Wendy Calderon, right, stock a "Care Cabinet" in the library in the Hagerman Communi…
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Robert Towne
Interstate 40 has seen a challenging start to 2026 with multiple crashes, including two fatal incidents, reported in the past month.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:25AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:57AM
Seal would recognize high school seniors who excel in civics coursework or community engagement
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Tri-City Record staff
Girls semifinal round in pictures
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Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Legislation backed by law enforcement officials set to take effect in July
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Danielle Prokop
New Mexico Black Judicial Council formed to recruit and elevate Black judges
Just 42 years ago, retired Judge Tommy Jewell became New Mexico’s first African American judge, following his appointment to the Bernalillo County Metro Court bench in 1984. Now, chairing a new nonprofit led by sitting and retired judges, Jewell aims to “recruit, retain, sustain and elevate” Black judges to courts
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Luis Javier Cobos Jr. to serve prison time for beating dogs
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Cause of fatal early morning blaze remains under investigation with State Fire Marshal's Office
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Dean Thompson
Lady Indians defeated by Navajo Prep at state
The Cobre High School Lady Indians ran into a buzzsaw in the semifinals of the Class AAA state basketball tournament. Late Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center, the top-seeded Lady Eagles of Navajo Prep pulled away from the fifth-seeded Lady Indians to post a 55-27 decision. Navajo Prep
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Duke City Lowrider Bike Program teaches kids to build custom bikes
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
APD says 17-year-old held for murder in January shooting during gun sale attempt
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Volunteers fan out each spring to work on the Albuquerque Rose Garden
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Both sides in 6-year-old foster care case say state compliance with reforms should endure beyond Dec. 31
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: David Edward Albright
Aztec state wrestling champs honored by San Juan County Commission
San Juan County commissioners moved briskly through a packed agenda Tuesday, celebrating Aztec High School’s back‑to‑back state wrestling titles before approving a series of upgrades – including a new county website required for federal accessibility compliance and nearly $2 million in public‑safety funding requests. Commissioner Sandra Lanier read the proclamation
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
No officers were injured, authorities say
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — the f…
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: the Daily Press Staff
FINAL: Bosque eliminates Cobre at state
The Cobre High Indians led for three quarters Wednesday morning at the Nusenda Credit Union Boys’ Basketball State Tournament in Rio Rancho, but a late surge by the Bosque Bobcats eliminated the Cobre boys from the tournament. The final score was Bosque 69, Cobre 64. Stay tuned for updates from
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
by: Juno Ogle
Sheriff seeks hit-and-run driver
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred early Friday morning. According to a press release and the weekly activity report from the Sheriff’s Office, a man was struck by a vehicle at about 1 a.m.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Total of five incumbent House members not seeking reelection this year
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
DNA and forensic genealogy determine identity of woman found dead by suicide in a Northeast Albuquerque motel room in 1991
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Debra Mayeux
New pavilion puts the ‘farm in Farmington’
The city is putting the “farm in Farmington” with its newly dedicated Growers Market pavilion at Gateway Park, according to Bonnie Hawkins‑Meyers, a New Mexico State University Extension agent for San Juan County. The 5,400‑square‑foot pavilion was dedicated March 10 with a ribbon‑cutting, a small vendors market and comments from
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Dean Thompson
Cowgirls win state tourney opener
The Cliff High School Cowgirls, the No. 2 seed in the Class A state basketball tournament, did just enough late Wednesday night to beat the 10th-seeded Lady Demons of Des Moines 44-38 at Bernalillo High School. In a rough-and-tumble game, the Cowgirls took over the lead in the second quarter
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Attorneys argued Albuquerque police weren't legally required to prevent woman's death
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
Better management called for as wolves numbers increase
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff While the numbers of Mexican gray wolves again increased in 2025, both conservationists and a Catron County rancher say not enough is being done to manage the species — although each group cited different reasons. Last month, the New Mexico Department of Game and
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Bregman campaign accuses rival of dodging tough questions as primary election nears
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: By Jason Groves Las Cruces Sun-News
The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners delayed approving a potential agreement with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to work together tow…
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
Gallup runs past Albuquerque Academy in second half to advance to Class 4A title game
ALBUQUERQUE – The Gallup High girls basketball team rallied from a seven-point second quarter deficit, outscoring Albuquerque Academy 33-17 in the second half to top the Chargers 54-44 in Thursday’s Class 4A semifinal game at The Pit. Led by a trio of double-digit scorers including a team high 13 points
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Sunday winner heads to national competition in April
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Senate Bill 73 'is a good start to achieving safer roads,' Lujan Grisham says
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Hundreds call for accountability and answers
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Robert Towne
New Mexico is experiencing record low snowpack levels. Sandia Peak is mostly bare, with snow levels less than 50% of normal across the state.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:23AM
by: Danielle Prokop
New Mexico announces agreement to test Curry County dairies’ groundwater for toxic chemicals
New Mexico environment officials on Thursday announced agreements with four Curry County dairies to conduct tests of groundwater contaminated by a plume of so-called “forever chemicals” stemming from Cannon Air Force Base. The state says the agreement marks “a significant step toward full remediation.” Zachary Ogaz, the general counsel for
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Lujan Grisham says newly signed bill will make New Mexico more desirable for health professionals
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Submitted
FORT BLISS, Texas — The first group of soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry, returned home on Wednesday, March 11.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
The single-engine Cessna 400 was attempting an emergency landing, authorities say
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Dean Thompson
Gallup knocks Lady Colts out at state
The Silver High School Lady Colts basketball team tried to rally late against the Lady Bengals of Gallup High School, but came up short in a 48-38 decision. The second-seeded Lady Bengals built their lead to as many as 21 points in the third quarter, but Silver, the seventh-seed, would
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Reexamined dinosaur bone found near Navajo Nation
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
All five members back war powers limits on Trump’s Iran campaign, citing constitutional concerns.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — Two Colorado women and an associate are charged in a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering conspiracy that allegedly funneled methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico through New Mexico into other locations in the United States.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
From Glenrio to Manuelito, the centennial Mother Road reveals the stories behind New Mexico’s most distinctive town names
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
State health officials urge residents to take precautions when cleaning areas with possible rodent droppings
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
WNMU, Aldo will likely purchase closing schools
More discussions are to come, but a potential sale of Sixth Street Elementary School to Western New Mexico University is a good deal for the school district, the university and the community, the university’s interim president told the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education on Monday evening. The WNMU proposal
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:05AM
Two dozen attorneys general move to invalidate tariffs after Supreme Court shot down previous wave last month
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Robert Towne
A local judge decided not to release a teen murder suspect involved in the death of 19-year-old Luis Ortiz last year.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:20AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:22AM
Democratic gubernatorial candidate proposes revamping CYFD, creating a statewide behavioral health and community safety department
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Newcomer Ndidiamaka 'Didi' Okpareke wins strong support to challenge Melanie Stansbury for Congress
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Steven Bortstein
Navajo Prep back in Class 3A finals after routing Cobre 55-27
RIO RANCHO – The Navajo Prep girls basketball team has earned its way to three-peat as state champions after topping Cobre by a final of 55-27 in a Class 3A semifinal game Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Led by a quartet of stars, inclduing senior Kameron Dale
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Suit alleged that Albuquerque police failed to investigate a double homicide thoroughly, leading to another
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Police are investigating after a bronze figure from the La Jornada installation near the Albuquerque Museum was reported stolen
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Proposed collaboration centered on amphitheatre near Las Cruces
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Sheriff: 'They were unprepared, and fortunately, Taos County had the resources available to be able to successfully save their lives'
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
'Not one person screamed or freaked out or anything,' traveler says
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
22-year-old allegedly fired multiple rounds into a family’s vehicle, wounding a woman and teen
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Patrick Lohmann
N.M. Gov. Lujan Grisham enacts tax package, including ‘unusual’ 1% pay raises for state employees
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law a roughly $120 million tax package without vetoing any portions, even though she characterized one provision giving state workers raises as “unusual.” Senate Bill 151, which the Legislature sent to the governor’s desk at the tail end of the
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Filing day brings the upcoming election into view
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
In NM, Lynette Pino of Tesuque Pueblo says she has something in common: Her son remains missing nearly 18 years after leaving home to visit his father
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Tri-City Record staff
N.M. Spring Futurity trials top Saturday program at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
SUNLAND PARK – The dirt will fly Saturday at Sunland Park as the next generation of speedsters takes center stage. The card is dominated by 13 trials for the New Mexican Spring Futurity, a premier event for two-year-old registered New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses. Each trial offers a $10,900 purse and
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Former Quay County Sheriff Philip Snedeker to face incumbent John Allen
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
The UNM men's basketball team is in Nevada for the Mountain West Conference, aiming for the title. They take on the San Jose State.
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:52AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:54AM
Cibola County correctional officer reportedly found suboxone strips in eyeglass case
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transport…
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00AM
Secretary of State's Office says former governor hopeful can run as write-in candidate for different office
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Students identified in Yazzie-Martinez case continue to lag behind others
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
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Prosecutors say gunman did not know the driver
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Lower-than-projected revenue levels could force state to tap cash reserves to balance budget
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Jesus Lopez Jr. pleaded guilty to a pornography charge last year
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Bills target literacy and math instruction, create a state Office of Special Education, lower health insurance costs for teachers and increase teacher resident salaries
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
Albuquerque City Clerk's Office inundated with requests while state task force searches for solutions
Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
Winds are expected to increase over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains overnight, with gusty conditions possible due to stronger winds.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:36PM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
The change, advocates argue, would curb rising obesity rates, reduce health care disparities and save on health care costs.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:30PM
by: By André Salkin asalkin@sfnewmexican.com
The city's new pothole-filling truck promises longer-lasting repairs as crews conduct the seasonal work later this month.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Your weekend dinner reservations are now going to make a much bigger impact after a local restaurant chain just made a major move.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:37PM
by: Aliyah Chavez
Nearly two weeks after retired Air Force Gen. William McCasland disappeared from his home in the Albuquerque foothills, investigators have released a new photo they believe shows what he may have been wearing the day he vanished.Authorities say the 68-year-old was last seen on Feb. 27.AdvertisementThe Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:11PM
by: Robert Towne
Albuquerque police say three men stole more than $10,000 worth of high-dollar LEGO sets from a local Target store.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:26PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:28PM
by: Robert Towne
The city celebrated the completion of upgrades at Daniel Webster Memorial Park, enhancing its all-abilities play spaces.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:31PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
A proposal to build one of the largest solar and battery energy storage facilities in New Mexico is under consideration.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00PM
by: By Alaina Mencinger amencinger@sfnewmexican.com
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
State regulatory staff on Wednesday ordered the companies explain how a $400 million stock deal did not violate the law.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:15PM
by: By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
A new Met Opera production of “Tristan und Isolde” uses Wagner’s rare wooden horn, the holztrompete, for a key offstage moment. Audiences hear…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00PM
by: By Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin The Associated Press
An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran has crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway. It's not i…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00PM
by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
Senate Bill 241 preserves much of the legislative intent behind language that was vetoed by the governor this week.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00PM
by: By Margaret O'Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Patients can access emergency contraception, birth control prescriptions and family planning counseling through telehealth.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45PM
by: The Taos News
The scope of the teen's injuries prompted the use of a Black Hawk helicopter and multiple public safety agencies.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:45PM
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00PM
by: Robert Towne
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office released more details Thursday regarding the ongoing search for 68-year-old William “Neil” McCasland.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:08PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 04:23AM
by: Mesha Begay
Eastbound Interstate 40 is back open through Albuquerque after a fiery crash left two people injured Wednesday night.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 03:36AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:30PM
Red River rolled out three new public transit buses last week, replacing its existing fleet and improving the town’s free, on-demand ride service. according to a press release from the Town of Red River, the three buses will replace its current...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:13PM
by: The New Mexican
On Thursday, Moya said he still needed about 1,700 more signatures by next week to run in the primary.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 06:15PM
by: Photos by Jim Weber
Scenes from quarterfinals games including St. Michael's versus Tohatchi, Santa Fe Indian School against Navajo Prep and Mesa Vista versus Reho…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:21AM
by: Joe Monahan
Candidates lined up to file for all 70 state House seats this week amid continued wreckage for Republicans in special elections around the nation, Those national headwinds. say our analysts, rule out any serious chance this year of Republicans altering the Democrats overwhelming House majority of 44-26. Rather, they believe
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
New Mexico has entered into four agreements with Curry County dairies regarding PFAS groundwater contamination from Cannon Air Force Base.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 07:28PM
by: By Reuters
Snell, Jets’ Super Bowl III hero, dies
March 11 — Matt Snell, the bruising running back who powered the New York Jets to their iconic moment in a shocking Super Bowl III victory, died Tuesday morning on Lo…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:00PM
by: By Nathan Brown nbrown@sfnewmexican.com
The governor vetoed bills creating a low-carbon construction material rebate program and dealing with disaster funds.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 08:00PM
by: Marcela Johnson
Police have arrested a Santa Clara man, John Elizalde, in connection with a fire Wednesday morning that damaged the Santa Clara post office. Officials said the building will be closed until further notice. Fire Chief Larry Montoya said that papers in a recycling bin by the front door were set
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
Boise State and San Jose State are competing to face the Lobos in the Mountain West quarterfinals, and Lobo fans are divided.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:47AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - Just before 6pm, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to a location near Tingley Beach in regards to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a person with a gunshot wound. AFR responded to the scene and transported the person to a local hospital. A witness told us
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 01:23AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Mesha Begay
The remaining pieces of the controversial Santa Fe obelisk will be displayed at the New Mexico History Museum.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:14AM
After months of quiet fundraising and an impressive early response to its requests for support, St. James Episcopal Church is launching the public phase of its $3.25 million capital campaign to build, equip and create an endowment to insure the...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:15PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —New Mexico is facing a major shortage when it comes to mental health care. The state reportedly has just 19 percent of the providers needed, and because of this, people are facing wait times, high out-of-pocket costs, and sometimes even go without treatment, which could worsen outcomes.According to
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:40AM
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Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
Johnny Montoya Johnny Montoya New Mexico Highlands University has named Johnny Montoya Associate Vice President for Government Affairs. Montoya will begin his role April 1, serving in a leadership position within the university’s Government Relations Division. Montoya will serve as Associate Vice President for Government Affairs, Strategy and Operations, helping
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00AM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The Charter Review Commission will be responsible for studying the balance of power between the mayor and city councilors.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 08:00PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Scientists identified a fossil from New Mexico as belonging to a dinosaur that may have been an ancestor of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:50PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 06:34PM
TAOS, N.M. —Three individuals were rescued from the Rio Grande Gorge in Taos after one of them injured themselves on a hike.Taos County sheriff's deputies responded to a call for rescue Monday, March 9, after a young male said that he and two of his friends decided to hike to
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:19AM
by: The Associated Press
On Wednesday night, defections from allied Green and Workers party lawmakers denied Morena the votes it needed.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:09AM
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Animals currently in care: 86 Total intakes this week: 25 Transfers this week: 1 Animals in foster: 26 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:14PM
SANTA FE, N.M. —The city of Santa Fe has been awarded $2.4 million in federal funding to support improvements to its wastewater infrastructure, city officials announced during a ceremonial check presentation Thursday.The funding will go toward designing a modern wastewater reclamation system at the Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility.AdvertisementCity leaders
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:50AM
by: By Reuters
Blackhawks broadcaster, ex-forward Troy Murray dies at age 63
March 7 — Former Chicago forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
Christian Crowell Content warning: This article contains descriptions of animal abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Discretion is advised. Christian Crowell Police last week arrested a San Miguel County man on charges of bestiality and burglary after he allegedly broke into a barn and had sex with a dog.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 08:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Winners have been announced for the inaugural New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest at Las Cruces International Film Festival. The event celebrates films highlighting agricultural roots and cultural heritage in New Mexico.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Winners have been announced for the inaugural New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest at Las Cruces International Film Festival. The contest celebrates films exploring agricultural roots and cultural heritage in New Mexico communities.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Alyssa Munoz
As warmer weather arrives, New Mexico Search and Rescue is offering essential tips to ensure safe hiking experiences as more people hit the trails.The organization typically conducts 130 hiker rescues annually, but last year, that number decreased to 90, as hikers are learning more about navigation skills and getting lost
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:44AM
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. —The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first case of hantavirus of 2026 in Santa Fe County.Health officials say this is the first case of hantavirus in 2026.AdvertisementDeer mice are one of the primary carriers of hantavirus in New Mexico. Other rodents can also
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:04PM
by: John Rupolo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Bernalillo County residents and leaders are voicing opposition to a proposed stadium at the fairgrounds, expressing concerns over infrastructure issues and a lack of public awareness about the project."Voters have already overwhelimingly rejected public funding taxpayer dollars for a stadium in the past," said Bernalillo County Commissioner Adrian
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:43AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the state's first case of hantavirus in a Santa Fe County resident.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:29PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Student groups who are identified as underserved at Albuquerque Public Schools are seeing progress in early literacy.According to APS, Superintendent Gabriella Blakey shared results from early literacy monitoring reports at a recent school board meeting. Data presented to the school board tracks progress toward the goal of making
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:49AM
by: By Lily Alexander lalexander@sfnewmexican.com
Ski resorts across the Southwest have been struggling this year in the face of unseasonable warmth and dwindling snowpack.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 07:15PM
by: The Taos News
Eight women of impact honored at the 2026 Taoseña Awards For the 8th year running, Taos News has honored eight Women of Impact from the greater Taos community in its Taos Woman publication, available in Thursday’s (March 5) edition of the...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:13PM
Three Taos County teenagers on a hike to the bottom of the Rio Grande Gorge were rescued Monday night (March 9) after one fell 15 feet while trying to climb back out. “I can’t confirm the specific injuries, but was told a broken pelvis, broken...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:30AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:56AM
by: Robert Towne
The City of Albuquerque has expanded its fire detection system in the Rio Grande bosque, hoping to prevent fires before they spread.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:41AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:52AM
by: By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder and Natalie Melzer The Associated Press
Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his late father. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that Iran tw…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 06:30PM
ROSWELL, N.M. —A teenager has died after a fatal car crash in Roswell that has sent six people to the hospital.According to officers, around 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, a Honda Accord was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on North Union Avenue when the driver apparently lost control.AdvertisementThe
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:13AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
High pressure is settling in just to our east and will drive up our temperatures and the fire danger Thursday in parts of New Mexico.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 01:22PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 06:43PM
by: Submitted Roswell Police Department
An investigation is ongoing into a Tuesday evening (March 10) two-vehicle accident in northwest Roswell that sent all six people involved to the hospital and resulted …
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record Freelancer
Tuesday was the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to run for county and legislative seats, with Republicans expected to face off in several contests.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Corey Williamsand Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. The FBI says it was "ta…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:15PM
by: By Marcia Dunn The Associated Press
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs. Mission managers made …
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:45PM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, ro…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jonathan Mattise, Olivia Diaz, Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker The Associated Press
The FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire Thursday in an Old Dominion University cl…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:30PM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico NM in national spotlight for secretly pushing trans surgery, abortions on kids
New Mexico is once again drawing national scrutiny as multiple conservative national media outlets highlight policies and practices in the state involving late-term abortion access and gender transition support for minors. Recent investigative reports published by Life News and Townhall portray New Mexico as a national hub for permissive abortion
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Stephanie Gates
Taos County Clerk's Office was busier than usual Tuesday (Mar. 10) morning. Candidate filing day brought aspiring public servants from across the county to sign their intent to run for office in the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. While candidate...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:30AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:55AM
by: Mesha Begay
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a state budget exceeding $11 billion, funding higher education, universal child care and road improvements.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 03:16AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:11AM
by: By Clara Bates cbates@sfnewmexican.com
The "truth commission" is being launched with $2 million from $15 million in settlements between New Mexico and two major banks.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 07:15PM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
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Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
RIO RANCHO, N.M. —Rio Rancho Police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound in Rio Rancho on Wednesday.According to officers, the man was found lying near the Clayton Meadows park with a gunshot wound and taken to UNM Hospital. The status of the man's condition is
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:07AM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Eastbound I-40 in Albuquerque is back open at San Mateo Boulevard following a crash involving a semitrailer and two vehicles.Police say the crash happened near Louisiana Boulevard around 9 p.m. Wednesday and the truck involved caught fire.AdvertisementAlbuquerque Fire Rescue says when they arrived, three people were out of
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 08:15AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
A warm winter with less snow than usual – and no more forecast – has led Ski Santa Fe to end their season early.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:41PM
by: Submitted
A public-comment meeting will be held on March 19 for citizens to share their thoughts and ideas about the draft of the Propel Roswell Comprehensive Master Plan. The m…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
Quantum computing is a new but rapidly growing tech sector that New Mexico leaders say the state is on the forefront of the future in.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 01:40PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:33PM
by: By Melanie Becker-Donovan Roswell Daily Record
At Tuesday’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) board meeting, members welcomed their newest member, Robert Chavez. Chavez was sworn in before the meeting by C…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
The judge ruled in favor of the city, finding there were no disputed facts that would warrant the case going forward.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:00PM
by: The Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran. ABC News says the FBI warned California that Iran had asp…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 06:45AM
by: Aliyah Chavez
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wrapped up her final legislative session by signing 72 new laws, including medical malpractice reform and universal child care, while vetoing two bills.Among the new laws is House Bill 99, which reforms medical malpractice by limiting punitive damages in certain cases.Advertisement"It will affect the lives and
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:32AM
by: By Larry Neumeister The Associated Press
Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind,…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:45PM
by: By Hannah Fingerhut The Associated Press
States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer. Some states are c…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:45PM
by: Marcela Johnson
By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center has been busy with sports, classes and community events since its opening in August 2025. Town of Silver City Parks and Recreation Director Julian Madrid said that the center sees 100 to 200 users daily, on
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Charlotte Kramon, Alex Veiga and Mary Clare Jalonick The Associated Press
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and afforda…
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 08:45PM
In Taos Pueblo, in the Taos Valley, and throughout the world there are women who live quiet unassuming lives as mothers, housewives, sisters, daughters. They manage a household, make sure children go to and come home from school, ensure meals are...
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45AM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:03PM
by: Jonathan Fjeld
This Saturday marks the 76th anniversary of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, a valuable investigative tool for the FBI to help solve big cases.
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 01:28PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The Albuquerque Museum has asked for the public's help in locating a sculpture that was stolen from the public artwork installation La Jornada.The bronze statue was located near 19th Street and Mountain Road, and the museum is currently coordinating an investigation with the Albuquerque Police Department to locate
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:28AM
by: The New Mexican
'Pet Chat' discusses choosing a pet
Choosing a pet is a lot like human dating. It is easy to fall for a cute face, but if you pick based on looks alone, you might end up wonderin…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 08:10PM
by: By Alaina Mencinger amencinger@sfnewmexican.com
Wednesday, a group of U.S. senators, including New Mexico's Martin Heinrich, took to the floor to decry the flagging of hundreds of signs, vid…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:00PM
by: By AAMER MADHANI, JULIA FRANKELand MICHAEL BIESECKER The Associated Press
The senators also raised concerns about the hollowing out of a congressionally mandated office set up specifically to reduce civilian casualties.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 06:30PM
by: by Hersch Wilson For The New Mexican
Our dogs are picky eaters.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 09:10PM
by: Compiled by Pam Beach
Poetry, jazz brunch, multiple music performances and more activities in Santa Fe this weekend.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 07:15PM
by: By Lily Alexander lalexander@sfnewmexican.com
Santa Fe County's delinquent property tax auction — scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the County Commission chambers — is the first of several s…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:45PM
by: By Rio Yamat The Associated Press
Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel. …
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 05:39PM
by: Photos by Nathan Burton The New Mexican
Nathan Zamora with the Santa Fe Parks Department paints a cast iron bench beside the bronze statue of St. Francis on Wednesday outside City Ha…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:59PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
The money will go towards improving the 63-year-old facility's delivery and tracking of effluent, or treated wastewater.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 09:30PM
by: By Clara Bates cbates@sfnewmexican.com
"We don't believe there are items still located in the residence that would be of value to the investigation," wrote an FBI agent.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:50PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
Lujan Grisham said the state budget she signed Wednesday "marks a massive leap forward, [but] our work is far from finished.”
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:40PM
Vegas native among student journalists selected for Seattle Times ‘Best of the Pacific Northwest’ Symposium
Four students from Western Washington University have been selected to attend the 2026 Seattle Times Best of the Pacific Northwest Symposium. The multi-day workshop in the Seattle Times newsroom pairs students with professional mentors, sends them on reporting assignments, and provides training and special access to the work of the
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 07:00PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Santa Fe city staff and police quoted organizers of the anti-Trump protest fees of up to $25,000 to hold a march downtown.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:45PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
County commissioners' refusal of Forked Lightning Racquet Club's request could be reversed by state officials in a review.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:30PM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
Councilor Jamie Cassutt cast the sole no vote against the measure, citing concerns about the cost for the temporary solution.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:15PM
by: By Alaina Mencinger amencinger@sfnewmexican.com
A database of media flagged as potentially violating a 2025 executive order on "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" was recently leaked.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:35PM
by: By MATT SEDENSKY and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS The Associated Press
The announcement marked a shift in momentum in government response to the war upending the flow of oil, with other global leaders previously i…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 06:14PM
by: By Sandra Jaramillo For The New Mexican
A walker who lives in the neighborhood near where Nellie disappeared saw a poster on the lost dog called to say she had found her.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:09PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - On March 4th, 2026, a concerned neighbor called the Albuquerque Police Department in regards to hearing a window break on a house. The caller said they saw a male subject inside the house. That subject is now identified as 38-year-old Zachary Dana of Albuquerque. According to a criminal
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 08:36PM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
Santa Fe County commissioners signed off on the final plat for the 138-unit development south of Santa Fe on Tuesday.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 08:45PM
From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. From left: Austin Apodaca, Geno Gonzales and Desiree Trujillo were killed in a house fire early March 7 in Las Vegas.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 08:00PM
by: Stephanie Gates
Fly fishing ebbs and and flows with low snow Fishing on the Rio Grande's 70 miles of public water is great all year long, Taos Fly Shop Owner Nick Streit says, but it wasn't always like that. He remembers snowy winters growing up when anglers...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Joshua Bowling/Source New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday (March 9) signed four education bills into law aimed at improving literacy, strengthening special education oversight, increasing math requirements for teachers and lowering health care costs for...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Olivia Lewis
Local and state officials are warning about a scam in which New Mexican residents are told they owe money for unpaid tolls, despite there being no toll roads in the state. “The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Olivia Lewis
The Taos Municipal Schools District’s plan for overseeing a $50 million voter-approved GO bond took the stage during a Board of Education meeting held Wednesday night (March 4). The $50 million GO bond package was approved by 74 percent of voters...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is continuing wildfire mitigation efforts across North Central New Mexico as the region faces unusually dry conditions, little precipitation and periods of high wind that increase wildfire risk. The cooperative...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Olivia Lewis
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 4, 2026 – March 8, 2026 March 4 7:35 a.m. Unknown Problem, Paseo del Cañon East — Caller advised bats were attacking his house, then...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Stephanie Gates
The Town of Taos Council voted on two items related to "dilapidated" properties in their regular meeting Tuesday (Mar. 10). For one, with council approval, the town will manage the abatement of Course Pasture. The other, located at 514 Dolan St....
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:42AM
by: Emily Sender
As the newly-formed New Mexico “Truth Commission” investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County ramps up, the scope of the disgraced late financiers’ activities, contacts and travel in the Land of Enchantment is coming into...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:02PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:27AM
by: Emily Sender
The annual Taos Valley Acequia Association meeting signals spring’s arrival in Northern New Mexico. Members were welcomed to Saturday’s (March 7) meeting by Promotora Cultural of the New Mexico Acequia Association Soledad García’s rendition of...
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:30PM
Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:14PM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — When Sandia National Laboratories scientists Ryan Davis and Nathan Bays set out to find a better way to absorb and degrade PFAS in water sources, they ke…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Adelaida GuzmanIdy went with our Lord and Savior on February 13, 2026 Idy resided in Elko NV where she lived after losing her husband Tony Guzman. Idy also…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — A previously deported Mexican national, together with his Hobbs‑based distributor and her associates, has been charged in federal court with running a me…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - APD arrested a suspect in last week’s road raging shooting that resulted in injuries to two people in the area of 800 Coors Blvd., N.W. He was taken into custody after an APD SWAT standoff on March 10th, 2026 near a home by West Mesa High School Detectives
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 01:17PM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - Just before 7:00 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were sent to the 440 block of Barberry St SW in reference to an purported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a person with a stab wound to an extremity. Officers applied a tourniquet and provided medical aid
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 03:33AM
Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:47AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Cibola County Residents Warned About Social Security Imposters, Fake Toll Notices
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – State and federal officials are warning New Mexicans to stay alert as two separate scams continue circulating: Social Security…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Daily Record staff
Note that this list will be updated throughout the week
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 09:44AM
New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for March 10, 2026
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:20AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
A real debate or a three ring circus? The one and only "debate" that Dem gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has agreed to participate in with opponent Sam Bregman is in fact not a debate but one of the oddest set-ups for a candidate face-off ever seen in these enchanted parts.The
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding cul…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: By JON GAMBRELL, SAM MEDNICK and DAVID RISING The Associated Press
An Israeli intelligence assessment found that Iran’s new supreme leader was wounded at start of the war.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 03:56PM
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Carlsbad Current-Argus
CARLSBAD — Federal officials are readying nuclear waste from Idaho for disposal at a repository near Carlsbad.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jo Lutz
By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Tuesday’s work session of the Grant County Commission opened with a presentation by Dean Williamson of Wireless Tower Solutions, the county’s consultant for wireless towers. Williamson presented an application by Western New Mexico Communications for a wireless tower on the company’s equipment yard on
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Cibola Fishing Report – March 4–10
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The first full week of March brought steady, earlyspring conditions for local anglers, even as fishing reports slowed down again.…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 100 months in prison following multiple encounters with law enforcement, which resulted in the recovery of …
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Olivia Lewis
Updated March 11 at 4:45 p.m.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:14AM
Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 05:44PM
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined lawmakers, cabinet officials, children and child care providers on March 10, 2026, to sign her free, universal child care initiative into law. New Mexico is the first state in the U.S. to offer such a program. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 03:59PM
by: Marcela Johnson
  The Bayard City Council reviewed proposed amendments to their emergency abatement ordinance during a workshop Monday morning. “We need something like that, because we’ve had a situation where something happened with that and we couldn’t do anything,” City Clerk Martha Salas said. Police Chief Hector Carrillo explained the process
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early March data shows Cibola County entering a critical stretch of the water year with no snowpack in the mountains.Precipitation over…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Experts warn: NM tax changes poised to make state even less competitive
A newly signed New Mexico tax law is drawing criticism from tax policy experts, who warn it could weaken the state’s business climate and make it less attractive for investment. In a March 11 analysis published by the Tax Foundation, Senior Policy Analyst Abir Mandal cautioned that Senate Bill 151,
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Juno Ogle
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The two seats up for grabs on the Grant County Commission will both see Democratic primary races on June 2, with five people vying for the District 1 seat alone. Candidate filings on Tuesday also set up contested races in the November general election
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. Robertson High School senior Antonio D. Romero, left, meets with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the legislative session in Santa Fe. A Robertson High School senior with aspirations to
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:03PM
by: newsdesk
Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 17-year-old Jesus Avila Gonzalez late Monday for the murder of Ethan Cruz, 17, in January. The incident occurred during an attempt to sell a firearm, according to APD. He is under 18 and due to the lack of any substantial criminal justice reform
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 01:05AM
Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 04:29AM
by: By STEPHEN GROVES The Associated Press
He told lawmakers that he had not personally seen evidence of Epstein’s sexual abuse, but provided a fuller picture of how Epstein acquired hi…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 02:12PM
by: Diego Lopez, Editor
Special Grants City Council Meeting Set March 11 to Review Vallejos Eligibility TODAY 12 PM
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a special meeting at noon Wednesday, March 11, to conduct a public hearing and vote on the qualifications and…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: New Mexico Sun
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Provided By Grants Mainstreet Project Inc.
Grants, NM to Host Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit - April 25-27, 2026
Grants, N.M. - Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Grants, NM…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Reyes 'Ray'Margarito OlivasReyes 'Ray' Margarito Olivas, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 88,…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Sponsored By Tom Fitzsimmons State Farm Insurance
This week's Athlete of the Week is Harlow Kiyite of the Lady Pirates basketball team.Harlow a freshman at Grants High School and has been a strong team player…
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is warning residents about a scam involving a fake court notice that is being distributed by text message an…
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 09:28AM
by: By Cormac Dodd cdodd@sfnewmexican.com
Joye, retired police Lt. David Webb and retired sheriff's Lt. Michael Martinez vie to lead an agency that has been in the national spotlight.
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:45PM
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention. Former U.S. Interior Secretary
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 06:46AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 16 Soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1115th Transportation Company responded to a plane crash on the Los Altos Golf Course on Friday.
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 09:28AM
by: By Clara Bates cbates@sfnewmexican.com
The Sandoval agency has dogs trained in detecting human remains, a drone and firefighters specializing in "heavy technical rescues."
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:50PM
Jail Log 3/10/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between March 3 and March 9, 2026: Aubrey Douglas, Criminal Damage to Property. Trudy P. Lucero, Aggravated First DWI (Refused to Submit to Chemical Testing), Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Failure to Maintain Traffic
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 06:43AM
New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for March 9, 2026
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:20AM
by: By Esteban Candelaria ecandelaria@sfnewmexican.com
New Mexico's governor also signed SB 96 on Tuesday, a measure streamlining zoning laws related to opening child care centers.
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:48PM
by: By Jennifer A. Garcia
Police Blotter: Early Morning Gunshots and War Calls
Early Morning Gunshots and War Calls
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Dean Thompson
The Western New Mexico University Mustangs will be playing in the NCAA Division II national tournament. Sixty-four teams received invitations to play in the tournament, which gets underway Saturday. “This is a historic moment for our university,” WNMU interim Athletic Director Matt Enriquez said. “For the first time in program
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
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Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Alejandro Najera-Acosta New Mexico State University
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University has been awarded $450,000 through the New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant, administered by the New M…
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act.
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
HaalandDeb Haaland easily overpowered Sam Bregman at the Democratic party preprimary convention at the Inn of the Mountain Gods this weekend, besting the BernCo District Attorney by winning the votes of 733 delegates for 73.52 percent of the vote. Bregman managed only 264 votes or 26.48 percent. The lopsided, decisive
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Who’s running in 2026? NM filing day sets the stage for legislative battles
Filing day for the 2026 primary election cycle took place Tuesday, March 10, locking in a wide range of candidates seeking seats in the New Mexico Legislature. With paperwork submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office by the afternoon deadline, dozens of state House races across the state are now
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Establishing local behavioral health services is among the agenda items the Roswell City Council is scheduled to consider this week. The councilors’ regular monthly me…
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00AM
‘You are always going to disappoint one side’: Justice Coney Barrett talks SCOTUS during NM visit
United States Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not envision a career as a judge. Rather, the former law professor and mother of seven children, was “really more thinking about how to balance a career as a lawyer and being kind of a two-career family and having young children
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 03:25PM
Structure Fire on Pecos Street Results in Three Fatalities
The Las Vegas Fire Department, along with the Las Vegas Police Department, responded to a structure fire at approximately 2:37 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, on the 1300 Block of Pecos Street. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames visible and immediately began suppression efforts. A primary search of
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 03:29PM
New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for March 8, 2026
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 11:20AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
A judge found Ricky Romero not competent to stand trial and a danger to the community, on Aug. 26, ordering him to be committed to the state’s mental hospital in Las Vegas.
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Bregman barely clears threshold as Haaland dominates Dem convention
Joe Biden’s ex-U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland secured a dominant share of support from Democrat Party insiders at the New Mexico Democrat Party’s pre-primary convention, easily defeating Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in the race for the party’s gubernatorial nomination. Delegate voting placed the far-left Democrat far ahead of
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull reset the race for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination in Ruidoso Saturday by chalking up a formidable 57 percent preprimary convention win in the five way race for placement on the June 2 primary ballot. (All convention results here.) Hull, who received 239 of
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb. 19, 2026. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has now signed 48 of the 74 bills the Legislature passed during the legislative session that concluded Feb.
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2026 02:07PM
Northern Briefs 3/5/26
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.
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:20AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Darby is 1-year-old, 58 lbs. and already at the top of her class. She’s a bright, bouncy beauty with signature rear-to-ear wiggles and a “let’s go!” attitude toward life. Loves other dogs, prefers a feline-free fan club and is made of loyalty, smarts and sunshine. After nearly eight weeks of…
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Piñon Post
NM GOP New Mexico Only two make the cut: GOP delegates narrow gov’s race ahead of June primary
Republican and Democrat activists gathered in southern New Mexico over the weekend for their respective pre-primary conventions, marking a key step in shaping the candidate fields ahead of the June 2 primary elections. While Democrats met in Mescalero and continued tallying votes through the weekend, Republicans convened in nearby Ruidoso,
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2026 12:00AM
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Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 10:06AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
‘Reaching new heights’ Final beam placed at future Heizer Middle School Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s …
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 09:01AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Grand Jury Indicts Dulce Man
A federal grand jury indicted a Dulce man on Jan. 21, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury for an alleged attack involving a knife and a table.
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Charges Against Restaurant Ower Dropped
Prosecutors dismissed a felony charge against a restaurant owner accused by a New Mexico State Police officer of deleting surveillance footage that had been the subject of a subpoena in a liquor law violation investigation.
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
A group of New Mexico lawmakers representing southeastern districts talked about the results of the 2026 legislative session, which ended on Feb. 19.
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Saturday, March 7 *Community invited to help identify historic local photos – 10 a.m.-2...Read More
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) announced the appointment of Craig R. Leager as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, effective July 1.
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
Jayce Lackey
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:20PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the March 2, 1938 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. While assisting the Y.M.C.A. and Commercial club joint committee in preparing its report for the Loyal Order of Moose, William E. Gortner came across
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00PM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
A Taos jury found Cesar Garcia not guilty in a case where he allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver last January, while a plea hearing is set later this month in the case where he is charged with first degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Anthony Velasquez last
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Submitted
As part of the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, residents across New Mexico are invited to help answer that question by deciding what should be p…
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
In March, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation about 33 miles northwest of Roswell in Chaves County. The operation will tak…
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted Roswell Police Department
A local man was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with the stabbing of another local man in what investigators believe was an unprovoked attack in west Roswell.
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Haaland brings national shame upon NM due to Epstein ties
New Mexico is once again in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a bombshell report revealed that Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Deb Haaland once flew on a private jet connected to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to reporting by the New York Post, newly
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five organizations to expand services and programming that help…
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Four federal inmates held in southern New Mexico detention facilities have tested positive for measles, bringing the number of 2026 measles cases in the sta…
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Avery Christy Union County Leader
CLAYTON — The first dedicated film theater in Europe opened in 1899 in France. It was beaten, however, by just two short years by the Washington Iowa State Theater in …
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Amanda Martinez Special to the SUN
Dennis Tim Salazar is the next mayor of Española.
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 11:14AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 02:38PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:20PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Richard Connor
Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we have a local newspaper again.” Many do not realize that we have revived, renovated, and built strong local newspaper…
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 01:16PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Chama Valley Superintendent Anthony Casados is on paid administrative leave following a Feb. 17 vote by the Chama Valley School Board to investigate him and itself.
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 11:15AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 07:11PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Roswell Daily Record staff report
A Roswell woman was charged and arrested last week in connection with a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision nearly two years ago that resulted in the death of the pedestrian.
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:46AM
by: Joe Monahan
A spate of good economic news has arrived in New Mexico but it's largely due to bad news from around the globe. An ABQ defense firm says they are expanding their workforce to manufacture more drones which have become a weapon of choice in the Ukraine and Middle East wars.DC
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00AM
The book, written by local author Alicia K. Anderson, takes “ a holistic approach ” to healing burnout. The book costs $21.95, but is available to read for free at both the Las Vegas Carnegie Public Library and the Thomas C. Donnelly Library on the New Mexico Highlands University campus.
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 08:00AM
by: Submitted Roswell Police Department
After serving in multiple roles at the Roswell Police Department (RPD) for more than 19 years, Alberto Aldana has now stepped into the department’s top job, RPD chief,…
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00AM
Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader at the United World College in Montezuma. She will be traveling to Albuquerque on Sunday to compete in Poetry Out Loud, a nationwide poetry recitation competition. She will also be recognized for writing an original poem. Ameena Ankliss, 16, is an 11th grader
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 06:00AM
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
The plan for an outdoor play-and-learn area at the Roswell Public Library continues to move toward an eventual groundbreaking, with the selection of a contractor now i…
Published: Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Staff report
For the 8th year running, Taos News has honored eight Women of Impact from the greater Taos community in its Taos Woman publication, available in Thursday’s (March 5) edition of the newspaper.
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 10:12PM
Updated: Monday, March 09, 2026 03:05PM
by: Jeans Pineda, For the Taos News
Disappointing amounts of snow this season, and longer than normal lift lines at Taos Ski Valley Saturday (Feb. 21) may have impacted the athletic component of the Ben Myers Ridge-A-Thon fundraiser this year, but it could not dampen the event’s...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:30PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Staff report
A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles according to a March 4 news release from the New Mexico Department of Health. This case brings the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:30PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus has appointed Bryan Walck deputy executive director of operations, according to a news release. Walck brings nearly two decades of public transportation experience to the Blue Bus. He will...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:30PM
Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 09:38AM
by: Phaedra Haywood, The New Mexican
Social media use has contributed to the prevalence and severity of mental health problems in New Mexico’s children, but their parents and grandparents are ill equipped to protect them, a University of New Mexico professor of child psychiatry...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:01PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Esteban Candelaria, The New Mexican
New Mexico made strong progress in its goals to reform its troubled foster care system last year and is ready to start work on another set of goals, the state and plaintiffs in a landmark child welfare lawsuit said Monday (March 2). The New...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:02PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Olivia Lewis
A second bomb threat targeting Taos County Plaza last Tuesday night (Feb. 24) prompted another lockdown of the square within a week of a nearly identical incident on Feb. 18. Taos Police Chief Ron Montez Jr. said the department is working...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:01PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 08:39PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Olivia Lewis
After his last service dog passed away in 2024, Elizardo Arellano, a combat veteran from Arroyo Hondo, brought home a puppy named Rusty. Rusty was supposed to help Arellano manage PTSD, but the puppy’s energy and size became too much for him and...
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:01PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The beloved Beaver Creek Trail at the base of Hermit’s Peak is a potential recovery site for an Eco-village. The University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning is sponsoring
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 04:12PM
Police have charged a teen boy in the shooting death of 30-year-old Malik Isaiah Richards late last month. Prosecutors arrested 16-year-old Seth Gomez and booked him into a juvenile detention facility on multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder. An investigation into Gomez began after New Mexico State Police officers responded
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 04:08PM
Luna Community College (LCC) has received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirming that its Institutional Actions Council (IAC) has concurred with the findings of a Focused Visit peer review team, the visiting team sent by HLC to evaluate LCC’s progress, and affirmed that the College has demonstrated
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 04:06PM
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:20PM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico From landslide to photo finish: Tuesday elections shake up city halls across NM
Some New Mexico voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of municipal elections across the state, delivering decisive victories in some cities, razor-thin margins in others, and at least one high-profile mayoral upset. In Española, incumbent first-term Mayor John Ramon Vigil was defeated by former City Councilor Dennis
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Orlando RomeroOrlando Romero, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 24, 1941, in Cubero, New…
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Steve Hansen The Communicator
SANTA ROSA — Procedural error accounts for why charges against an Albuquerque man facing 11 counts, four of them felonies, were not filed for about 17 months after the…
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home.
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Jim Hilley Photo
Early risers were able to see the Earth's shadow partially cover the full moon on Tuesday morning as it set over south Roswell.
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, recogniz…
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Councilor Paul WymerRio Rancho, the state's third largest city, chose GOP City Councilor Paul Wymer as their favorite mayoral candidate last night, sending him to an April 14 run-off election with Democrat Alex Piland.Wymer goes into that second election a heavy favorite after claiming 45 percent of the vote in
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly 3,000 New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers — far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
For the past several weeks, many residents who rely on Roswell Transit’s north-south route have been walking more to visit the Walmart Supercenter.
Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00AM
Snow drought, higher temps spell active NM wildfire season, forecasters warn
Diminished snow pack in New Mexico, as well as ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures, could mean an active wildfire season across the state through June, according to a new long-term forecast and the National Weather Service. Fire season has already begun in New Mexico: Much of northeast New Mexico is
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 02:46PM
Jail Log 3/3/2026
The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between February 24 and March 2, 2026: Loriann Garcia, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. David Salazar, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Jennifer J. Cruz, Breaking an Entering, Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Richard R. Tafoya, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Shoplifting (Over
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 01:43PM
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Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
But it may be worse than that
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Property on East Second Street, slated to be the location of a Community Solar Project, is being considered for an industrial revenue bond of up to $4.8 million to ass…
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record/Freelancer
About $1.3 billion could flow to infrastructure projects across New Mexico, including Chaves County, under a bill approved by lawmakers in the final days of this year’…
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Bernadine Martin has resigned from her position as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Distr…
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Robin Opsahl States Newsroom
Speaking to reporters Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war in Iran is set to continue with no plans set on a timeline or exit strategy.
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record
There is an old adage that if March comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion.
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Deb Haaland Is the debate over debates over? It seems so.After weeks of chiding from Sam Bregman for not agreeing to debates, Deb Haaland's camp has clarified that there is one debate scheduled and she will take part:The announcement comes after Haaland agreed to the debate in September 2025. The
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Submitted
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has officially ended the practice of placing childre…
Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Where NM landed in the latest ‘Best States to Live’ rankings
According to WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States to Live In” study, New Mexico ranks dead last in the nation — a sobering distinction that underscores years of troubling trends in education, health, and public safety. The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 51 separate indicators, including affordability, economic performance, education
Published: Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Friday's dismissal of a second lawsuit challenging Duke Rodriguez's right to be on the June 2 primary ballot sets the stage for the next big moment--Saturday's GOP preprimary at Ruidoso where delegates from across the state will vote on placing candidates on the ballot. Insiders don't expect Rodriguez, nicknamed the
Published: Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Gaslighting NM: Dems claim legislative victory while crises crush families
An op-ed penned by Javier Martínez, Reena Szczepanski, Day Hochman-Vigil and Raymundo Lara and published in the Albuquerque Journal and the Los Alamos Reporter paints a glowing picture of the 2026 Legislative Session. But New Mexicans say the self-congratulatory tone ignores a glaring reality: meaningful crime reform once again died
Published: Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00AM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
One of the first recipes I ever wrote for a cooking column, including for this series, was my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Published: Sunday, March 01, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Clovis Livestock Market News
Study Looks at Growing Saffron With Chile
LAS CRUCES — A researcher at New Mexico State University known for his saffron research projects in Northern New Mexico is exploring how the crop fares in central and southern parts of the state, as well as how well the crop will grow alongside other New Mexico crops such as
Published: Sunday, March 01, 2026 04:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Smuggling, assaults, and reentry cases: Inside this week’s border numbers
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly immigration and border crime enforcement statistics Friday, outlining a significant number of federal charges filed over the past week as part of ongoing border security operations in the state. According to the report, in the one-week period
Published: Sunday, March 01, 2026 12:00AM
Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world music at the Plaza Hotel on March 14. Michelle Morrison, left, and her husband David Brown are set to perform and share their knowledge of belly dancing and world
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2026 08:00AM
Pacquiao is a 4-year-old black-and-white heartthrob with a champion’s comeback story. He got his name the day he arrived, front paws wrapped up from injuries, looking exactly like he was wearing the tiniest pair of boxing gloves. Life had clearly gone a few rough rounds, but thanks to the sh…
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2026 06:00AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Feb. 23, 1889 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The East side Elks’ soliciting committee, composed of H.G. Murphey, Dr. C.S. Losey and M.M. Padgett, was out today disposing of tickets to those
Published: Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00PM
by: By Wheeler Cowperthwaite Special to the SUN
Superintendent’s Son Also Put on Leave From Escalante
An Escalante High/Middle School teacher and football coach said false allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student left him on leave from his job, despite multiple investigations finding the claims are false.
Published: Friday, February 27, 2026 11:10AM
Updated: Friday, March 13, 2026 09:02AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Second court tosses residency challenge against GOP governor hopeful
A Santa Fe district judge on Friday dismissed a legal challenge seeking to remove Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez from the 2026 primary ballot, marking the second court ruling this week rejecting claims about his eligibility. State District Judge Matthew Wilson determined that the most recent complaint, filed by fellow
Published: Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Leger Fernandez embarrasses NM with bonkers claim about popular policy
Far-left New Mexico Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez is drawing sharp criticism after making what many are calling an insane claim about voter ID laws, asserting that Republicans support voter identification requirements because “they don’t want women to vote… they don’t want working families to vote.” New Mexico Democrat Rep. Teresa
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00AM
by: Joe Monahan
Romero and Stansbury in DCWhen ABQ Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury invited Santa Fe state Rep. Andrea Romero to be her guest at the State of the Union Tuesday night the Alligators started splashing. Like many other Dems, the pair boycotted the actual speech and instead joined Epstein survivors to mark
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00AM
The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site near his residence. Several residents of Bonita Estates near Storrie Lake raised concerns about the site. The photograph, provided by Bonita Estates resident David Pascale, shows dust being dispersed at a construction site
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2026 06:00AM
Statement Updating the Public on the Mora G.O. Bond
In April of 2025, voters approved a General Obligation (G.O) Bond in the amount of $7.3 million. The Mora Independent School District (MISD) Board of Education along with our staff, students, and administration are very grateful to the community and will never tire of expressing our gratitude. In September 2025
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00PM
New Vistas provides developmental evaluations and therapy for babies and toddlers who have a developmental delay. New Vistas provides developmental evaluations and therapy for babies and toddlers who have a developmental delay. New Vistas has spent nearly five decades supporting families and individuals with disabilities across northern New Mexico, with
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 07:23AM
From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what is known at the United World College castle Monday morning. Medina, Seymour and Montoya helped establish Escuela Antonio Jose Martinez at the site in the 1970s. From left, Adelita Michelle Medina, Susan Seymour and David Montoya tour what
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 03:28PM
by: Joe Monahan
Duke Rodriguez successfully jumped over one legal hurdle Tuesday. Now he has one to go before he is free and clear to make his run for the '26 GOP gubernatorial nomination. . ..A state judge dismissed a court challenge filed against the Republican gubernatorial candidate. But the question of whether
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00AM
Members of the Memorial Middle School BPA chapter recently participated in the 2026 New Mexico BPA State Leadership Conference in Albuquerque, held February 19–21, 2026. Students competed in a variety of business and leadership events, demonstrating excellence in workplace skills, professionalism, and industry knowledge. There were over 620 student members
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:00PM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Gun bills dead, ICE facilities shuttered: Inside the most divisive NM session yet
The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session concluded with a sharp partisan divide over public safety, taxes, healthcare, immigration policy, and government expansion. While lawmakers advanced several significant measures, dozens of high-profile proposals were defeated, leaving both sides claiming victories and frustrations. Among the most notable bipartisan wins was HB80, which
Published: Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Violent incidents shake NM: BernCo sergeant dead, NMSP officer shot at
A tragic Monday unfolded across New Mexico as two separate law enforcement incidents shook communities from Albuquerque to Fort Sumner — including the heartbreaking line-of-duty death of a veteran sergeant with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Monday evening that one of its sergeants
Published: Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00AM
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 09:01AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian
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 09:01AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Democrats’ gun grab collapses as major anti-2A bills go down in flames
In the final stretch of New Mexico’s legislative session, two sweeping gun control measures championed by progressive Democrats have effectively collapsed — a major victory for New Mexicans’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 17, the so-called “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act,” was rolled indefinitely in the
Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Thayne Tuason, Wiki Commons. New Mexico Radical climate plan dead, but sweeping gun ban surges forward
Two of the most hotly debated bills of the session — one targeting emissions policy and the other unconstitutional sweeping gun regulations — triggered marathon hearings, sharp partisan divides, and dueling victory statements this week at the Roundhouse. On Wednesday, the Senate rejected Senate Bill 18, the so-called “Clear Horizons
Published: Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Another newborn killed in NM: Infant discovered in portable toilet holding tank
A Las Cruces woman is behind bars after police say she gave birth to a baby girl inside a portable toilet and left the newborn in the holding tank, resulting in the child’s death. According to authorities, 38-year-old Sonia Jimenez was arrested following an investigation that began late Saturday night.
Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and...Read More
Published: Saturday, February 07, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov. Levi Hill/News-Sun Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, made the ballot for the June primary in the race for New Mexico’s next Lt. governor, facing off against two other Republican candidates. Gallegos needed, 2,351 nomination signatures by Tuesday. He told the News-Sun he had more than
Published: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico NM schools still last, but state Senate panel votes to keep governor in charge
A long-running effort to overhaul how New Mexico oversees its public schools came to an abrupt halt this week, leaving the governor with even greater control over an education system that continues to rank last in the nation — behind all 50 states and the District of Columbia — according
Published: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
Karola G, Pexels New Mexico Radical anti-gun bill advances: Dems push AR-15 ban to Senate floor
A sweeping gun control proposal that critics say represents one of the most extreme assaults on the Second Amendment in New Mexico history is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 17, which would ban the sale of a broad range of semi-automatic firearms and impose heavy new mandates
Published: Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Economically crippling anti-ICE bill heads to governor’s desk
In a move critics are calling reckless, ideologically driven, and economically devastating, New Mexico Democrats have fast-tracked House Bill 9 (HB 9)—the so-called “Immigrant Safety Act”—through the Legislature and toward the governor’s desk, setting the stage for what opponents warn could be mass job losses, municipal insolvency, and a collapse
Published: Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Turning investment into impact: Reflecting on JF Maddox Foundation’s 2025 funding initiatives From past experiences, we know when we work together and form meaningful partnerships, our community thrives. 2025 was no exception. This past year, the JF Maddox Foundation had the honor to collaborate with community partners across the county
Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Permian Basin in dire need of power Levi Hill/News-Sun The Delaware Basin of Southeast New Mexico is starving. Every economic development opportunity that could possibly come to New Mexico — from nuclear facilities, including upgrades at Urenco USA, to data centers — all need one thing: Power. And it is
Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00AM
by: Piñon Post
New Mexico Power grab: McQueen pushes plan to silence the public and fast-track bad bills
New Mexico lawmakers are poised to consider two sweeping and dangerous constitutional amendments that would permanently upend how the state Legislature operates — and critics warn the proposals would crush transparency, overwhelm citizen legislators, and ram through controversial policies with little public input. House Joint Resolutions 6 and 7, sponsored
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
January 22, 2026 By Shaun Banther Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and...Read More
Published: Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00AM
by: Quaylene Parkey
We are pleased to announce that Curry County has been awarded the 2026 Summer Internship Program!...Read More
Published: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
NMJC to buy former hospital building for $1.75 million Levi Hill/News-Sun Pending an environmental study and approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Junior College will soon be the owners of the former Lea Regional Medical Center campus. NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve
Published: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer that often goes unnoticed, but in Lea County, diabetes is a growing epidemic. Thanks to state funding, Nor-Lea Hospital will soon be helping fight this silent killer and helping Lea Countians stay healthier. Nor-Lea recently received
Published: Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Long John Silvers demolished, but company promises return to Hobbs Levi Hill/News-Sun A decades-old staple at the corner of Turner and Bender is gone. The Long John Silver’s restaurant has been demolished. But the fish and chicken eatery isn’t giving up on Hobbs. If anything, it’s doubling down, rebuilding the
Published: Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
I see stupid people And Their Anti-Science Fearmongering Could Cost This State Everything John R. Grizz Deal/CEO, IX Water I see stupid people. Not the harmless kind who get lost in the Walmart parking lot, but the ones who descend on public hearings like a flock of caffeinated pigeons, clutching
Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00AM
by: Hobbs News-Sun
Tatum first grader rings bell after cancer battle Denise Marquez/News-Sun Forget Santa’s sleigh bells. For one Tatum first-grader, the most meaningful Christmas sound was a bell she rung signaling the end of her cancer battle. Adalee Torrez, age 7 of Lovington and a first grader at Tatum Elementary School, rang
Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00AM
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: 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: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...
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: Kiley Martinez
The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...
Published: Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
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...
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
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 ...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Funds from city’s GO bond would target street projects
When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
Luna County is Beautiful
Luna County was presented with a prestigious award last Thursday at the board of county commissioner’s meeting. County Manager Chris Brice presented t...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
Elks lodge helps RMMS host coat drive
With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
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,...
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
1975 brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. The year also marked the beginning of the Hollywood blockbuster age with the rel...
Published: Thursday, October 09, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
People from across Luna County packed themselves into the Train Depot Tuesday night to hear candidate campaigns and agendas in one of the best attende...
Published: Thursday, October 09, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Humane Society operates at capacity
Kickin’ it at the Deming Luna County Animal Shelter may seem like a resort for the homeless pets that are residents at the facility, but according to ...
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 12:00AM
by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight
Red Mountain Middle School music teacher Gerard Flores will be before Judge Jennifer DeLaney in New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court for a Detenti...
Published: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair has officially returned to Deming, and cowboys around the area are itching to get into the saddle. From Youth e...
Published: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:00AM
by: Kiley Martinez
Playfield and security upgrades approved at board meeting
Improvements to Columbus Elementary School are inbound after last Thursday’s school board meeting. The board approved two high ticket items, including...
Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM
by: gallupsun
I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the
Published: Thursday, February 13, 2025 07:07PM
by: gallupsun
NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast
Published: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 01:53PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City
Published: Sunday, February 09, 2025 11:42AM
by: gallupsun
February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New
Published: Saturday, February 08, 2025 09:05PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue
Published: Friday, February 07, 2025 08:07PM
by: gallupsun
Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following
Published: Monday, January 13, 2025 12:25PM
by: gallupsun
Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers
Published: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 10:19AM
by: gallupsun
Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029
Published: Tuesday, January 07, 2025 02:35PM
by: gallupsun
Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning
Published: Monday, January 06, 2025 02:53PM