Hobbs opened District 5-4A play with an emphatic 8-0 shutout victory over Carlsbad on Tuesday at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium. The Eagles improved to 13-0-1, while Carlsbad fell to 2-12-1 overall and 0-1 in district play. The Cavemen return to action Saturday against Clovis at 1 p.m. at Clovis High

The rehabilitation replaces aging equipment and infrastructure at Albuquerque's general aviation airport while adding improvements for safety and daily operations

Hobbs opened District 4-5A girls’ soccer play with a 4-0 victory over Carlsbad at Watson Memorial Stadium. Madelyn Gonzalez scored twice and added an assist, while Kareli Rivera and Alessandra Terrazas also found the net. The Lady Eagles improved to 8-6-1 and will visit Roswell Saturday, while Carlsbad hosts Clovis.

New seasonal routes and expanded Denver service will give travelers scheduled air connections to Taos during all four seasons

In Brazil, candidates like Plínio Trump bring a surreal element to elections by impersonating famous figures. Plínio, a first-time congressional candidate, channels Donald Trump with his style and mannerisms. This tradition of "joke candidates" in Brazil dates back decades, allowing voters to express frustration with the political system. These candidates

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the companies to soon close their $81 billion mega merger. In a Wednesday order, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled that the proposed consent

Since OpenAI disclosed this summer that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company in what is now referred to as the Hugging Face incident, other AI companies have jumped on the bandwagon with their own concerning events, such as hacking or runaway bots seemingly evading human control. These

Human rights advocates asked a United Nations panel to intervene Wednesday to help end a new U.S. government practice of withholding from families and lawyers the whereabouts of thousands of detainees facing deportation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed the names of detainees with final removal orders from its Online

New Mexico’s controversial seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases has suffered another major legal defeat, and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez are now appealing — extending a constitutional fight that has followed the law almost from the day it took effect. The important wrinkle: despite the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The long-promised Uptown Connect housing project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub is finally moving toward construction, with $31.2 million in new financing approved this […]

Over the past year and a half, a dozen states have embraced a new vision for solar power: small, cheap panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch, be plugged into a standard wall outlet and take a dent out of residents’ utility bills. These systems, known as

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The long-promised Uptown Connect housing project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub is finally moving toward construction, with $31.2 million in new financing approved this week. But the project looks different on paper than it did last year, with fewer apartments, a lower price tag

These individuals are living proof that the American Dream is alive and flourishing and pose a stark contrast to what is being proselytized today. The post Essay: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 2: The influencers appeared first on Ruidoso News .

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Shay Louis Perez, 29, shot and killed 42-year-old Nicholas Lucero, police said, after the two fought during a gathering at “The Chutes,” a rural recreation area. The post ‘Chutes’ shooting suspect appeals pretrial detention appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Saturday, October 3, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 PM MDT Join Pajarito Literary Festival for an engaging talk with author Ty Bannerman as he discusses his works, including “Nuclear Family: A Memoir of the Atomic West” based on his family’s experience in Los Alamos. RSVP here: https://book.squareup.com/classes/60awvbypwhf8rd/location/LDJRRFM691D93/checkout/clsbk_g93lkdynveu6zi From the publisher: “Ty

Haaland, a former U.S. interior secretary and U.S. representative for New Mexico, rejected the claim that she declined to debate Hull, former mayor of Rio Rancho. At a Sept. 18 campaign stop in Carlsbad, she said her team proposed eight dates for debates to Hull’s campaign, which rejected all of

NMWC NEWS RELEASE Hawks Aloft, Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, New Mexico Wildlife Center, and the New Mexico Department of Wildlife are partnering to host the New Mexico Wildlife Conference. The Inaugural New Mexico Wildlife Conference will take place at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on November 6 and 7,

Acoma Feast Day: A Vibrant Celebration of Faith, Culture, and Community News Staff Wed, 09/30/2026 - 05:29

The Artesia girls’ volleyball team lost to Roswell at the Coyote Den on Tuesday night.

A long-vacant Central Avenue property is now home to a mixed-income community designed to support older residents and neighborhood commerce

Unprecedented flooding along the Rio Grande has led to evacuation orders for Hatch, Rincon, and Garfield, with concerns over a potential dam breach.

A Santa Fe man is facing several charges for allegedly punching his neighbor before shooting at him Monday night. The post Police arrest Santa Fe man accused of punching and shooting at neighbor appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond human instructions,

QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he made a series of announcements about a new drone command and more in what he called his “State of the Force” address. Hegseth was speaking to

The victory gave Carlsbad (4-2, 1-2 in District 6-2A) some momentum heading into an off week before resuming action Oct. 9 in Albuquerque against the El Dorado Eagles (3-2-1, 3-0 District 6-2A). The post Marley Munoz Powers Carlsbad to 48-8 Homecoming Win Over Clovis appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus

The Carlsbad Current-Argus is letting you choose the best high school athlete from Carlsbad and Loving. Go to currentragus.com or scan the QR code. The post Loving’s Evan Leyva and Kaylee Sierra Win Athlete of the Week Honors. Here’s who’s on the ballot this week appeared first on Carlsbad Current

The Clovis fisherman’s victory – his fourth of the season– also earned him Angler of the Year honors, vaulting him from second place to first in the NMBNKA series standings. The standings are based on points awarded for tournament finishes throughout the season. The post Noah Hoffman Wins NMBNKA Finale,

The caverns have also appeared in novels and mysteries, where their vast chambers and hidden passages create unforgettable settings. Writers often use caves to symbolize discovery, mystery, and transformation. The post Exploring Carlsbad Caverns Through Books and Stories appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The lawsuit argued that comments Sanchez submitted last year to be read publicly at an Eddy County Commission meeting were illegally suppressed by county staff. The post Man Wins $100K Settlement in lawsuit against Eddy County Over Suppressed Comments appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

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

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong. Growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of a goods and services — decelerated slightly a 2.5% pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported

Most U.S. stocks fell as Wall Street contended with the downside of a U.S. economy that keeps powering through its many challenges. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday to close out its third losing month in the last four. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite

Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges that could jeopardize the party’s ability to win in November.

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group. The last troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. President Donald Trump hailed the withdrawal as a victory for the

A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities. Rural voters have been an important voting bloc for Trump and fellow Republicans in recent elections. The national

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the U.S. response to President Masoud Pezeshkian at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The meeting follows Araghchi's

A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction. Sotheby’s announced Wednesday that works by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne are expected to smash records in the Nov. 18 sale in New York. The paintings come from the late Argentine

The five-person lift, an emergency egress in an air intake shaft, fell about 1,600 feet after a metal rope became entangled and snapped during a test. The post Hoist collapse raises safety concerns at WIPP appeared first on Ruidoso News .

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill,

DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) — A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park, days before he and the couple’s daughter were set for a hearing in a bitter divorce case. Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, both 77,

Curtis Ray Benally's winning photo entry for VSCO The Fifty (fifty photographers, fifty billboards) submission for New Mexico. The image of Natalie Frank, Diné contemporary dancer, taken on Highway 371 near Bisti Wilderness, south of Farmington, will be placed on a billboard somewhere in the state. Details of the placement

NEW YORK (AP) — Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette — the once-glamorous desideratum of American society that has been tied to tens of millions of U.S. deaths. The cigarette is not an invention of the United States. And while Marlboro

Housing authority spends $61.1 million in FY2026

Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific soaked more of the U.S. on Wednesday while forecasters announced yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico. The new hurricane, Rachel, is expected to develop rapidly and could become a major one with sustained winds topping 111 mph (178 kph). The

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice filed a complaint Wednesday against federal judges in Minnesota over their remarks to the media about the pressure on their courthouse during Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge. The complaint alleges the seven judges — nominated by Democrats and Republican presidents — violated judicial

Joe admits to second-degree murder of Shiprock woman

LAMC CEO Michael Covert speaks to Kiwanis Club members. Courtesy photo BY BROOKE DAVISKiwanis Club At their September 14 th meeting, the Kiwanis Club hosted Michael Covert, the CEO of the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), who described the mission, vision, organization, needs and goals of the institution. He brings

One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel. Passengers, many of them Israelis, feared for their lives as the FlyDubai aircraft lost half its altitude in about a minute. As Israel scrambled fighter jets out of concern for a possible hijacking,

Three are facing federal assault charges

Jackson faces up to life in prison, if convicted

Manycattle faces up to life in prison, if convicted

Hundreds of residents along the Rio Grande evacuated in New Mexico

Pirates Lose but Find Footing on Offense Jayden Chavez , Ghs Student Journalist Wed, 09/30/2026 - 05:29

Information published in the weekly Los Alamos Police Department Report is obtained from LAPD. Please note that when a person is charged with a crime, a formal allegation of an offense is made and that being charged does not mean the person has been convicted of that offense. Also, please

All ages of participants at the finish line of the recent Lost Almost Triathlon. Courtesy photo Scene from Lost Almost Triathlon, which is being hailed for providing an opportunity for first-time riders and seasoned participants alike. Courtesy photo LOST ALMOST TRIATHLON NEWS RELEASE When repairs closed the Los Alamos County

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Florida woman accused of driving across the country to fire a rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery where their kids were, has been indicted by a grand jury on 14 felony counts including

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in the incident that saw five men arrested near a U.S.-run military air base in England late at night, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday. Burnham said U.K. and U.S. officials are carrying out a “complex and

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE With General Election early voting starting October 6 in the Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Council meetings will be held in White Rock for the month of October 2026. Per the County Council calendar approved in January 2026, the October meeting dates to be held at the

Hotshot crews are repairing fences in the fire area. Photo Courtesy SFNF SFNF NEWS RELEASE An infrared flight is planned which will help crews assess the remaining fire area, identify any remaining heat, and confirm additional containment. Overnight cloud cover has prevented the flight from taking place. Over the past

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years. Noem, who was tasked with leading President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown from January 2025 to March 2026 and previously served as South Dakota’s governor, is seeking a

President Donald Trump listens as Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2026, after meeting with top executives of AI firms. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part of a monthslong process of easing sanctions on the new government in Damascus and its leaders. In a notice published Wednesday

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump ‘s third nominee for surgeon general, moved a step closer to confirmation after a Senate committee voted to advance her nomination on Wednesday. Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, was advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a contentious undertaking that has drawn bipartisan opposition over concerns it will irrevocably mar the remote, majestic area. The announcement on plans for the national park, made

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain’s progressive government under immense pressure to tackle the nation’s entrenched housing cost crisis. Around a thousand protestors have spent the past week camped out in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, the capital’s most popular public

Passengers on a plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv say they wrestled with a pilot who stabbed the other pilot as the plane dove sharply before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, It was not clear what had motivated the attack. Aviation experts are marveling that the plane didn’t

A law firm suing Santa Fe Public Schools says the district improperly redacted its report on audio-recording school cameras.

Luis Moncada, also known for his appearances in “Better Call Saul” and “Dexter,” relayed his life story and fielded questions.

New Mexico’s Medicaid program in 2025 spent $38.7 million on the medication — up more than 34% since just the year before.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska, a proposal long backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who’s in a competitive reelection contest there. The investment would mark

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque — an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights — on the grounds that he is a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday. Salah Sarsour was detained in Milwaukee in March by U.S. Immigration and Customs

Opponents of a constitutional amendment that would provide some of the highest legislative salaries in the nation to New Mexico lawmakers are confident they can defeat it, but they could easily lose if they don't get a quick cash infusion to spread their message. National and local progressive groups have

Noah Hoffman won the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Anglers’ year-end tournament at Ute and Conchas Lakes, catching 19 fish measuring 164 inches. The Clovis angler’s fourth victory of the season also secured Angler of the Year honors. Robert Williams placed second, while challenging weather tested competitors during the season

Jason Sanchez won a $100,000 settlement from Eddy County after alleging officials suppressed comments criticizing the county sheriff’s office, violating his First Amendment rights. The settlement requires the comments to be read at an October commission meeting, though county officials denied wrongdoing and said the insurer settled to avoid escalating

New Mexico’s Amendment 4 would give legislators nearly $68,000 in annual pay, alongside existing per diem and generous pension benefits. The Rio Grande Foundation argues the proposal would reward career politicians without improving governance, calling instead for pension elimination, term limits, and restrictions on public employees serving in the Legislature.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though prices are still elevated and a challenge for many voters that will head to the polls for midterm elections in just over a month. Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared with a year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong. Growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of a goods and services — decelerated from a 2.5% pace from January through March, the

3 good things the Bulldogs did in its win.

An overflowing arroyo caused part of Marquez Ville Road in Santa Fe County to collapse Tuesday afternoon, leaving residents and contractors stranded and raising concerns about access and repairs.

Voting is open for the award through Oct. 30

Strong community turnout despite the forecast and a pivot indoors

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) - According to a Facebook post, the New Mexico National Guard positioned teams across the state in light of Tuesday's continued flooding conditions, and assisted with local flood response. Teams assisted local first responders with a vehicle recovery in Veguita. The New Mexico National Guard

Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest Albuquerque Journal

At least 20 Lobo basketball games set for TV, two game dates changed Albuquerque Journal

Doña Ana County has issued evacuation orders for Placitas, Hatch, Rincon, Salem and Garfield as flooding closes roads and officials urge residents to leave before conditions worsen.

Evacuation orders from Garfield to Hatch were issued by Doña Ana county Tuesday night after large amounts of rain covered the area and a dam was close to failure.

Affordable apartment complex for seniors opens in International District Albuquerque Journal

The Bernalillo County Sherriff’s Office is on scene of a death investigation at an apartment located at 441 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque. According to BCSO, at approximately 11:45 a.m. today, BCSO Civil Deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice when the individual being served shot themselves in the

Albuquerque – On September 30, 2026, at approximately 6 a.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 442 Alcazar St. NE for a reported structure fire at a boarded-up, single-story, single-family residence. Rescue 11 arrived and reported a working fire. Engine 5 stretched a hose line for fire control, while Ladder

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Silver Consolidated School District will likely continue with its plans to move its athletic fields to the middle...

The Silver City Police Department is investigating a man found with a gun inside the Silver Scholars Academy early Tuesday morning. No arrest was mad...

Haaland, a former U.S. interior secretary and U.S. representative for New Mexico, rejected the claim that she declined to debate Hull, former mayor of Rio Rancho. At a Sept. 18 campaign stop in Carlsbad, she said her team proposed eight dates for debates to Hull's campaign, which rejected all of

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) on Sept. 30, 2026, shared four documents related to the U.S. Department of Justice’s reaction to whistleblower concerns about “fentanyl walking” in New Mexico.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the attorneys general in Arkansas and Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court, suing California, Massachusetts and New York to invalidate the so-called “shield laws” that have allowed providers in those states to send abortion medication to

A federal grand jury indicted 10 noncitizens for unlawfully voting in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday, highlighting the administration’s effort to keep election security a top issue, in line with President Donald Trump’s longstanding unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. The indictments, which include nine counts of unlawful

A poll that a New Mexico think tank commissioned as part of a new push for legislative ethics reform found that only 43% of New Mexico residents trust state lawmakers to do what is right all or most of the time.

Public health advocates on Tuesday proposed initiatives to New Mexico lawmakers to help track the impact of heat and wildfire smoke on residents’ health, and help fund communities' responses to threats from climate change.

Schools note progress districtwide last year By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Deming Public Schools is celebrating its recent report card issued by...

Candidates set to face questions at Oct. 6 Chamber forum By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Voters will have a opportunity to hear directly from can...

AFR rescues individual trapped in vehicle after a rollover crash.

Crews are working to clear roads after a mudslide closed roads in northern New Mexico.

Here's a look at rain totals across New Mexico.

A report from New Mexico Voices for Children highlights progress in child care availability while noting the need for improved access to services, especially in rural areas.

Crews rescued one person trapped in floodwaters on Highway 185 in Dona Ana County Wednesday morning.

Heavy rains have led to erosion near Rio Rancho Middle School and flooding in Albuquerque, with meteorologists noting unusual precipitation patterns for September.

Couple sentenced after severely abusing 4-year-old child

A recent storm allowed Albuquerque to break the record for rainiest September on record while Santa Fe led New Mexico for rainfall totals. The post Albuquerque breaks September rain record, Santa Fe leads recent rainfall in NM appeared first on KOB 4 .

Hatch closed all gas pumps "until further notice" after water breached the main gasoline line in the village, according to police. The post Hatch closes all gas pumps after floodwater breaches main gasoline line appeared first on KOB 4 .

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond human instructions,

Two firefighters are okay after falling through a floor that collapsed at a home they responded to Wednesday morning in Albuquerque. The post Firefighters OK after falling through floor at a NE Albuquerque home appeared first on KOB 4 .

Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette. The once-glamorous style of American adulthood has been tied to tens of millions of U.S. deaths. The cigarette was not invented in the U.S. And while Marlboro is a top-selling international brand, more than 100

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A multi-car crash left three people hospitalized and slowed eastbound I-40 traffic Wednesday in northeast Albuquerque. The post Crash leaves 3 hospitalized on eastbound I-40 in Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific is soaking more of the U.S. while forecasters announce yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico. Heavy rain continues from Colorado across the Great Plains, with storm totals topping 2 inches in places. Meanwhile, Hurricane Rachel has formed in the Pacific

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against federal judges in Minnesota over their remarks to the media about the pressure on their courthouse during Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge. The complaint alleges the seven judges violated judicial ethics by speaking to The New York Times about their experience

First responders from Doña Ana County and Las Cruces worked with the National Guard to rescue one person from a flooded vehicle Wednesday. The post One person rescued from vehicle trapped in Doña Ana County flooding appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports. This is crucial as many U.S. Olympic athletes come from college programs.

The Trump administration says it's considering reducing the scope of a border security project in Big Bend National Park in Texas. But the government also says it's preparing for court action against landowners who refuse access for the work. A pause on construction-related activity in the National Park and upriver

Two years after the FBI announced it had launched a criminal investigation, the agency says it is still investigating and has not filed any charges filed. The post Two years later, FBI still investigating cause of Salt Fire appeared first on Ruidoso News .

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Doña Ana County Public Safety department is warning drivers not to put gas in vehicles from any gas station in the Hatch area. The Hatch Police Department said, "The main gasoline line has been breached by water. The gasoline is now mostly water and

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Members of the public will get the chance to visit the site of the start of the atomic age next month. White Sands Missile Range will be hosting the annual Trinity site open house on Saturday, October 17. Admission is free to

CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The rain may have moved out, but residents in Chamberino are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy storms and flooding across southern New Mexico today. Mud, standing water and damaged roads have created challenges for people trying to return to their normal routines. The

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) - Members of the New Mexico National Guard assisted local first responders with flood related responses in Dona Ana County and other areas of southern New Mexico beginning Tuesday. According to a release, guardsmen helped rescue a woman who was trapped in her vehicle in an

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The council voted to pay the next elected governing body, approved an off-site liquor license at the Grand Cloudcroft Hotel bar, amended the ice rink lease, and made a temporary Public Works hire

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 38. Early voting opens October 6th. Republican candidate Rebecca Dow spoke to Noah Raess.

Hurley and Bayard are considering an arrangement that would allow Bayard to provide police services to Hurley. The proposal would […]

January 11, 1995 – March 31, 2026 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Trisha Lee Tilbury-Ferrero, who passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 31. Trish was an

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The race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District regularly constitutes one of the most competitive and closely watched in the country. This year has heightened stakes as Democrats seek to retain the seat in their push to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON — Most judges on a federal appeals court seemed inclined during oral arguments Tuesday to allow a federal judge to continue investigating Trump officials for possible criminal contempt-of-court charges for defying a judicial order by sending more than 100 Venezuelan men to a brutal Salvadoran prison last year. The

President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding to pay for TV ads that heavily feature him ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats said Tuesday as the promos critics call propaganda come under bipartisan attack. The Trump administration recently moved the funds into a U.S. Customs and

HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Hatch Valley Public Schools has canceled classes for Wednesday, September 30. The cancelation of classes is due to the heavy rains that have hit the area. The storms impacted families in the Hatch Valley area and caused road closures due to flooding. "Due to

At a mural unveiling Thursday, Sept. 17, at Mesquite Art Gallery are, left to right, Carlos Melendres, curator of Murals With a Message; internationally acclaimed sculptor Cliff Fragua (1955- ) of Jemez Pueblo, creator of the Po’pay statue in...

Some Hatch Valley evacuations lifted after flooding Albuquerque Journal

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted, for now, the Trump administration’s request to continue rapid third-country deportation of immigrants to countries not their own. The decision will allow the Trump administration to carry out its aggressive deportation method of quickly removing immigrants to one of the countries

WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday defended before a U.S. Senate panel his past investigations of President Donald Trump’s possession of classified documents and alleged role in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Judiciary Committee Republicans repeatedly dissected Smith’s work and accused him of weaponizing the

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration must spend the $810 million that it said last week it planned to cancel, according to a report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office. The congressional watchdog’s decision contends the White House budget office doesn’t hold the ability to claw back that funding

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County issued evacuation notices for Salem and Garfield Tuesday, September 29, due to forecasts of worsening weather conditions. Residents in The post Doña Ana County Issues Evacuation Notices for Salem and Garfield appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

New Mexico was being hammered Tuesday by a sprawling flood emergency that triggered mandatory evacuations, a threatened dam failure, submerged highways, school closures, National Guard rescues, and warnings of potentially catastrophic flooding from Doña Ana County to Santa Fe and Ruidoso. Some of the most alarming scenes unfolded in the

Residents in the Upper Canyon area of Ruidoso are now under voluntary evacuation orders due to landslide risks as rain begins to hit the region. According to Watch Duty, an emergency notification app, residents in Evacuation Zone I in Upper Canyon beyond Main Road and Fox Drive are under “Set/Voluntary

UPDATE: 10:46PM - Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas. The evacuation order remains in effect for Rincon. The county is urging those returning to their home to use caution as flooding, debris, damaged roads and other hazards may remain. UPDATE: 7:47PM -

Residents returning to areas where evacuation orders have been lifted are urged to use caution. Flooding, debris, damaged roads and other hazards may remain.

Heavy rain snarls some southern New Mexico roads Albuquerque Journal

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A proposal to remove a fish found in the Gila River basin from the endangered species list would remove protections f...

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Evacuations have been lifted for Salem, Garfield and Hatch after floods overtopped the McLeod Dam, but Rincon remains evacuated Wednesday morning.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the November 3rd election. KRWG’s Noah Raess spoke with Sarah Silva, a Democratic candidate for State Representative in District 53.

This Wednesday! Join us N3B and EM-LA for a public forum to learn more about environmental sampling and monitoring for the Los Alamos National Laboratory legacy cleanup mission. Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B), the LANL legacy cleanup contractor, will provide a presentation followed by public Q&A. This portion

Ramon Garcia, the executive director of LARSO, was the emcee for Sunday’s Living Treasures Ceremony. LAR Screenshot PAC 8 NEWS PAC 8 ( https://pac8cmc.com/index ) is providing their videos of two community events for public viewing: Living Treasures Ceremony: https://youtu.be/Xtn3dC9XH94?si=6IlniAAtVvl7yJi2 Homecoming Parade: https://youtu.be/Oou2AoTeeso?si=MZjD8tHZ6HlwLl9Y Professional Production Services provided by PAC 8

Road closures and flooding risks: How the rains are affecting New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

Federal policy changes blur forest thinning vs. logging In recent months, the look of the forest along and around N.M. 518 near Taos has changed, as implementation of the Carson National Forest’s McGaffey Forest and Rio Grande del Rancho...

Pete Quinones has been named permanent chief of the Artesia Police Department after serving as interim chief since July. He succeeds Kirk Roberts, who retired three months ago. Mayor Jeff Youtsey recommended Quinones following interviews with two applicants, and the City Council approved the decision during a closed session. Further

The Nov. 3 general election features a race between the elected clerk of New Mexico’s second-largest county and her opponent, a longtime rancher and nurse practitioner, who are vying to lead the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office.

Cloudcroft’s popular public courts were vandalized with a ‘big rock’ on Sunday night. The local pickleball club is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Conditions remain potentially dangerous

WASHINGTON — The three news organizations that President Donald Trump barred from entering the White House grounds earlier this month have asked a federal judge to ensure their reporters continue to have access after a temporary restraining order expires in early October. Attorneys for CNN, MS Now and Politico filed

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, both New Mexico Democrats, on Monday announced $10 million in federal funding to repair the US285 Relief Route used to transport nuclear materials to the federal Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad.

After a variance denial in August, city sought broader change

By Lynn Janes The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on September 21, 2026, at the San Lorenzo Elementary School. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana and David Wilguess. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended. Agelina Hardin did not attend. Sylvia Tabor, a

By Lynn Janes The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a special meeting on September 14, 2026. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Wilguess. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended. Gabriella Begay and Agelina Hardin did not attend. The board approved the agenda. Public input none

By Lynn Janes The town of Hurley had a regular meeting September 8, 2026. Reynaldo Maynes, Ester Gil, and Robert Candelaria attended. Jason Cox did not attend . Aron Phillips attended later in the meeting. Public input Archi Padilla said she knew they would be voting on the resolution for

Valles Caldera National Preserve staff and volunteers gather together after Valles Caldera’s Excellence in Volunteer Service award ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2026 during the Park’s Fall Fiesta. Staff noted that their volunteers folks make such a difference in Valles Caldera’s efforts in resource stewardship, visitor services, education, and trail

EDGEWOOD — Trading saddles and stirrups for handlebars and two wheels, the Edgewood Lions Club will bring its signature youth event back to town next month for a milestone fifth anniversary. The 5th Annual Bicycle Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When the City of Albuquerque approves a development project, construction may still be a long way off. Residents and community groups can challenge approved […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When the City of Albuquerque approves a development project, construction may still be a long way off. Residents and community groups can challenge approved projects through city appeals and, in some cases, state court. Councilor Dan Lewis has proposed four companion measures that would

Funding will support two full-time clinicians and wellness programs

Congratulations to Silver City resident Terry Anderson for being recognized for decades of work in early childhood education. She recently […]

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com In response to questions from the community, the Los Alamos Reporter reached out to Los Alamos National Laboratory spokesman Stephen Horak Tuesday for information on temporary road closures experienced Saturday in the vicinity of LANL Horak said that on Saturday morning, a private vehicle bypassed a Vehicle

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE New Mexico-based laboratory management company settles federal charges involving its COVID-19 vaccine mandate Triad National Security, LLC, a laboratory management company based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, agreed to resolve charges of discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for $2.8 million

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County is asking for all households to take part in the 2026 National Community Survey. The online survey is open to everyone on September 30, 2026 through October 18. You can take the survey on Polco’s website. The County has partnered with Polco—a national leader

Early testing prepares Laboratory for chip deployment in upcoming systems. Los Alamos team members inspect the system at its testbed location. From left, David Rich, Ben Santos and Galen Shipman. Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos National Laboratory recently received its first NVIDIA Vera CPU systems, installing the

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents came to Tuesday’s town hall carrying their PNM bills. Some were double their usual amount, some triple, and one topped $1,900. They wanted state regulators […]

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents came to Tuesday’s town hall carrying their PNM bills. Some were double their usual amount, some triple, and one topped $1,900. They wanted state regulators to explain how the utility arrived at those numbers. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hosted the two-hour town hall

The Village has moved all evacuation zones to Level One ahead of predicted heavy rain and possible flash flooding, learn about resources in the area. The post Village activates evacuation zones ahead of predicted storm appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Alamogordo News managing editor Spencer Fordin covers top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County each week.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the November 3rd election. KRWG’s Noah Raess spoke with Laura Parra, a Democratic candidate for State Representative in District 32. Here’s a portion of their conversation.

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos County Environmental Services announces a temporary restriction on accepting large loads of waste at the Eco Station due to weather-related conditions at the landfill receiving the County’s municipal solid waste. Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in slick, muddy conditions at the landfill, which limits the

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Bernalillo County and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are once again asking local landowners to help hot air balloon pilots find safe places to […]

By Rodd Cayton There are no trains stopping at The Station Corrales, but it’s still a destination. The long-vacant Corrales property, which includes some historic Santa Fe Railway buildings, recently hosted a grand opening celebrating its first tenants. Those business owners and one of the project founders spoke with the

Vacant position seeks someone focused on growing public-facing art resources

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Due to expected heavy rain and possible flooding, the City of Sunland Park offices will be operating on a two-hour delay. The city said they will be opening at 10 A.M. They ask to plan ahead and use caution when driving. The post Sunland Park

Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s quantum startups no longer have to ship hardware across the country to test a single part. They can now do it in Albuquerque, […]

An array of live entertainment, on-theme craft and merchandise vendors and food including the classic turkey leg were on hands as hundreds of guests, some in custom and some just soaking in the atmosphere, descended on the beach along the Pecos River. The post Armored Combat Wows Crowds at Cavern

I am unaware of any current New Mexico legislator who has offered to give up his legislator retirement plan in return for a salary. The post Gluttony, thy name is New Mexico’s pension plan appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The trial involving Las Cruces man Jake Underwood, ended in a mistrial after a victim advocate hugged the alleged victim as she cried on the witness stand. The post Sexual assault case ends in mistrial appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The 82 shipments sent from Los Alamos to WIPP in Fiscal Year 2026 marked a 91% increase from FY 2025’s total of 43 shipments. The post Los Alamos waste shipments to WIPP increased in FY 2026, officials say appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Four-day festival celebrates music, poetry and traditions of the American West

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe of El Paso's Medway Pain Center talks about the various treatments for chronic pain and how to access them.

In the early months of 2022, Democrats in Congress came close to passing an appropriations bill that did not include a provision barring federal funding for abortions — maybe the closest it had ever come in more than 40 years. But those who wanted the Hyde Amendment included won the

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan measure to overhaul the college sports landscape got a step closer to becoming law Monday after passing the U.S. Senate. The bill — which sailed through on a 77-22 vote — would set a national framework for college athletes’ compensation, provide certain antitrust protections to the

San Juan County experts join conversation for child welfare

Madeline Daly sentenced on Capital Murder Charge Silver City, NM –District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that on September 28, 2026, 36-year-old Madeline Veronique Daly was sentenced to life imprisonment in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, the maximum penalty in New Mexico for First-Degree Murder. The charge stems from

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather […]

The Artesia Bulldogs defeated Alamogordo 54-19 Friday at Tiger Stadium, overcoming a competitive first half to pull away after halftime.

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has renewed authorization for 82 postsecondary institutions for the 2027 academic year. Officials say all reviewed schools met regulatory standards designed to protect student interests.

Eastern New Mexico University's women's soccer team continues its conference schedule by hosting No.19 Texas Woman's University before traveling to face Lubbock Christian this week. Both opponents present challenging records as ENMU seeks its first conference win.

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather closed a landfill the company uses. Bernalillo County said Waste Management notified the county that the landfill is temporarily closed

BY LOS ALAMOS VICTIM ADVOCATE Leaving an abusive relationship does not always end the abuse. For parents who share children, separation may mean continued contact through custody arrangements, visitation, child exchanges and parenting decisions. Continued contact can create challenges that are very different from the disagreements typically associated with ordinary

LAPD NEWS RELEASE To address concerns of illegal activity, the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) Criminal Investigation Division completed “Operation High Standards” during June and July. During the operation, detectives utilized confidential informants under 21 years of age to attempt to purchase alcohol and illegal THC products from liquor stores,

The New Mexico Consortium joined Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day with interactive games and educational outreach. The event included hands-on science activities for families as well as demonstrations from local organizations.

Four New Mexico projects were among those Interior leaders said were “against the best interests of the American people.”

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexicans wondering whether tomorrow’s jobs will need them — or a robot — can ask the employers directly Thursday in Bernalillo. State Rep. Alan Martinez will host the free New Mexico Future Jobs Summit from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Sandoval

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award toLAHS student Aditya Viswanathan, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Hari Viswanathan and Gowri Srinivasan, share the moment, September 22, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kurt Schoenberg.BY VINCENT CHIRAVALLERotary Club

Commuters are telling the Reporter Tuesday morning that there are traffic delays on the Main Hill Road due to a ock slide. No information received from Los Alamos County yet. Be safe out there, 8:30 a.m.

In a break with tradition, Senate Democrats will caucus this Sunday to choose their leaders for the next two years. Usually, the meeting is held following the November general election, but not this time. The date switch, which we learned of after first blogging that the meeting would be in

At White Sands Mall, the Shroud Exhibit and Museum invites visitors to examine the Shroud of Turin, long believed by some to be Jesus’ burial cloth. Founder Peter Schumacher highlights historical research, technical analyses and its unusual three-dimensional imaging, while sharing how the artifact shaped his faith. Admission is free

Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza argues that the Public Regulation Commission must preserve robust public participation in utility cases. She warns that new rules limiting intervention, discovery, testimony and cross-examination could weaken oversight of monopoly utilities, affecting rates and long-term energy decisions. Espinoza calls for fairness, justice

On Sept. 3, a federal judge heard roughly four hours of arguments over a lawsuit challenging the environmental review and federal financing of a proposed $95.6 million green hydrogen facility in Questa, then took the matter under advisement. U.S. District Judge David H. Urias did not issue a ruling at

‘It’s too late in the season for this to have been all that helpful,’ rancher says

Artwork centered around positivity and a tumultuous life journey

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New Mexico braces for more rain and flood threats Albuquerque Journal

Festivalgoers spontaneously danced to the DJ music at Saturday's Chile Cheese Festival on the courthouse lawn.

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

Wyoming woman sentenced for murdering son in Mimbres Albuquerque Journal

The New Mexico State Land Office on Monday announced that it had finalized higher bonding requirements for oil and gas companies that lease state Trust lands.

WASHINGTON — Small businesses will once again challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs in federal court this week as they continue to feel the squeeze of the administration’s roller coaster policy on import taxes. Spice importer Burlap & Barrel and rare watch importer Collective Horology will argue Wednesday in the Court

Water conservation officials and farmers briefed New Mexico lawmakers on Monday regarding the success of grant funding aimed at helping farmers and ranchers upgrade water conservation infrastructure to efficiently collect and reuse rainfall water, as the state suffers from record low snowpack and drought conditions.

Planning area encompasses 107,253 acres for horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the November 3rd election. KRWG’s Noah Raess spoke with Nathan Small, a Democratic candidate for State Representative in District 36.

BY LISA HAMPTONChairLos Alamos County Health Council I wanted to personally invite you to attend the Thursday, Oct. 1 Health Council Meeting at noon, in the Municipal Building. October is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthFirst observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held

Albuquerque – 33-year-old Demetrius Thomas of Albuquerque is being charged for the fatal crash involving a pedestrian on September 25th, 2026 near the area of Central Ave. and Texas St. Thomas originally fled the scene but then returned later. According to the criminal complaint, an APD officer was flagged down

Project Jupiter’s troubles are no longer confined to permitting fights and political battles in New Mexico. They are now showing up on Wall Street. Oracle shares have continued sliding after the technology giant invoked a force majeure provision tied to Project Jupiter, the enormous artificial intelligence data-center complex under construction

Five weeks before Election Day, President Donald Trump’s sprawling effort to identify and remove noncitizen voters hasn’t produced the kind of large purges that could meaningfully affect the midterm elections. Even a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision giving states access to a supercharged Department of Homeland Security computer program to

The challenges and dire threats surrounding the unchecked growth of artificial intelligence appear unlikely to move Congress or President Donald Trump to act as the U.S. Senate enters its last week before the midterms. The rapid emergence of the technology has sparked a host of policy debates, with some warning

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Matthew Trujillo, 27, of Jemez Springs has been charged in Farmington Magistrate Court with two felony counts – possession of a firearm by a felon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a misdemeanor count of unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon (a concealed, loaded firearm).

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland outlined her priorities for New Mexico during a recent NewsNation appearance. Haaland discussed opposition to federal benefit cuts under Donald Trump’s administration while emphasizing support for healthcare access and economic relief.

With a booked Chapman Hill, city is considering a second rink

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries following a crash involving three cars and a semi-truck on Interstate The post One Taken to Hospital After Three-Car and Semi-Truck Crash on I-10 Near Anthony appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy announced Monday that she is rescinding fire restrictions on state lands after recent rainfall statewide alleviated risk of wildfire ignition and spread.

Flood watch in effect as region braces for more wet weather

LAS CRUCES – A flood watch is in effect for Las Cruces and all of Doña Ana County through early Wednesday morning as forecasters warn The post Flood Watch in Effect for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County as Heavy Rain Approaches appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

Democratic and Republican governors say they will more aggressively push back on federal overreach regardless of which party controls Washington. Earlier this month, the bipartisan National Governors Association for the first time in over a decade updated its internal principles on federalism — the system of power sharing between Washington,

Off to a bumpy, busy start and looking to offset operating costs

Alex Carrillo entered his eternal home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026, and to celebrate his son’s birthday. Born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on February 17, 1954, to Uvaldo and Tiodora Carrillo, Alex grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico. Alex loved his family, football,

BY JAMES WERNICKECandidate for Los Alamos County Council Los Alamos Libertarian candidates Chris Luchini and James Wernicke will host a candidate meet & greet and free screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary Citizenfour on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:00 p.m. at SALA. Luchini is running for County Assessor and Wernicke

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has, once again, infuriated lawmakers from both political parties by using a controversial maneuver to cancel funding previously approved by Congress. The $810 million in the “pocket rescission” would have gone to refugee assistance programs at the Department of Health and Human Services, a Treasury

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Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Democrat, and Republican state Sen. David Gallegos are running on their parties' tickets with gubernatorial nominees Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull, respectively.

KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico State Representative race for district 53. Early voting opens October 6th. Republican candidate Ben Luna spoke to Noah Raess.

The Grant County Commission has approved a new solid waste ordinance that updates how trash collection and disposal are handled […]

Rivera Funeral Home team of Los Alamos and Espanola. Courtesy photo BY AMBER POPE|Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations has been honored to be in Los Alamos since 2019. As we move towards our dream of a larger facility in Los Alamos, our community still relies

Updated at 3 p.m. Monday with Chaves County sand bag information.

Otero County Fair rodeo results highlight two nights of competition, with no qualified rides in saddle bronc. Berwyn Duffy and Mason Greenwood led ranch bronc, while Chancie Roberts posted the fastest barrel-racing times and won Friday’s breakaway roping. Bull riding winners included Travis Brisco, Perrico Enjady and David Sanchez, with

Longtime resident captured full moons, mountain landscapes and views from Colorado’s 14ers

MORIARTY, N.M. — The Central Tri-County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an informational meeting for small-acreage agriculture producers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. to introduce a new regional assistance program. The session will be held at the district’s headquarters, located at 2506 W. U.S. Route 66

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Suzanne Fricke, art is as much about understanding place, history and culture as it is about what hangs on a gallery wall. An […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For some Burqueños, trash day will soon mean one less bin to take to the curb each week. The city is starting a pilot […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s first electric buses were supposed to be the start of a shift toward cleaner public transportation. Four years later, all five are still […]

Updated Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.A flood watch has been extended for Taos and far North Central New Mexico until midnight Wednesday (Sept. 30), according to an update from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s first electric buses were supposed to be the start of a shift toward cleaner public transportation. Four years later, all five are still in the city’s fleet but have not carried passengers since December because of mechanical problems and difficulty getting parts. The

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For some Burqueños, trash day will soon mean one less bin to take to the curb each week. The city is starting a pilot program that will switch blue recycling bin pickup from weekly to every other week. Starting today, the city’s Solid Waste

One person dead, three injured in single-vehicle accident

ENMU-Ruidoso’s cross country and rodeo teams are building momentum during their fall seasons and are preparing to host some home events. The post ENMU-Ruidoso teams ready for home stands appeared first on Alamogordo News .

WE BUY HOUSES. CASH 4 HOMES. FA$T CA$H. The signs, text messages and mailers promise cash, quick sales and a seamless means of unloading unwanted homes. But advocates say the business of buying homes for cash can confuse vulnerable homeowners and rob them of home equity. And now, many states

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat. State Forester Laura McCarthy’s order ends restrictions in place since April 6 on

Rick Clemente died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 79. He passed peacefully in Albuquerque with his wife Debbie by his side. Debbie says, “Rick lived life to the fullest and there wasn’t a thing he wanted to do that he didn’t end up doing.” His career

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and it’s bringing flash flood risk to nearly every corner of the state. Polo is forecast to hit Baja California Sur

The abandoned courthouse in downtown Las Cruces offers filmmakers almost everything they need to turn it back into a prison. It has old jail cells, worn walls and the institutional feel needed for “Solitary,” an independent feature film about five...

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat. State Forester Laura McCarthy’s order ends restrictions in place since April 6 on

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and it’s bringing flash flood risk to nearly every corner of the state. Polo is forecast to hit Baja California Sur

By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperPhotos by Roberto E. Rosales, The Paper Albuquerque rolled up its sleeves Saturday and put its trash where it belongs. Volunteers fanned out from five hubs, […]

Corrales packed its hay wagons, pet parade and pastures this past weekend for the Corrales Harvest Festival, and the village had plenty to celebrate. Chief among the news: Poptart, a pony, is the new Corrales Pet Mayor. She was announced Saturday, Sept. 26, ahead of Sunday’s Pet Parade, and she

By Kevin Hendricks Twenty-one greenhouses near Estancia went from green to gone Thursday after state agents seized an estimated 6,300 illegal cannabis plants, about 10.5 tons of weed, from a large-scale grow on Howell Road. The Regulation and Licensing Department’s Enforcement Bureau and the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission served

By Kevin Hendricks If your PNM bill lately looks more like an educated guess than a meter reading, state regulators want to hear about it, in person, in Alamogordo. The […]

The Legislature’s status as the last unsalaried one in the nation, Think New Mexico asserts, has been the main justification for lax ethics laws.

Los Alamos Community Foundation staff present the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation with a check for $19,250 for their Resilience Initiative at the LAPS Foundation Emerald Anniversary Celebration. The grant was funded by the Anchorum Community Health Fund, a donor-advised fund of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. LACF supports Los

Guest Commentary By Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber — FEMA has spent years arguing that the law Congress passed to compensate Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire victims only covers losses with a […]

Campaign '26 may have reached an inflection point with Deb Haaland’s decision to forego all debates with Republican opponent Gregg Hull. By stepping away from the "debate over debates"—a distraction her team characterized as a sideshow—she neutralized the issue.Haaland turned a potential vulnerability—her perceived hesitation around formal debates—into a display

Fall is upon us and many of the accompanying smells and fragrances make it so memorable. Nothing smells like the clean, freshly-washed, ozone-tinged fresh air after a brisk rain shower. The rain cleanses the air of dust, smoke, pollen and many other airborne particles to reboot it as nature intended.

Carlsbad Medical Center will begin construction in November on a $19 million freestanding emergency room in south Carlsbad. The 24/7 facility will offer six to eight treatment rooms, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasound and a helipad, improving access for residents of growing areas including Carlston Ranch. The hospital is also renovating

A Pecos, Texas, woman faces felony charges after police say she became intoxicated and violent at the Artesia Aquatic Center. Veronica Sue Barron, 39, allegedly argued with lifeguards, struck her husband and scratched two officers during her Aug. 8 arrest. Her case was bound over to district court, where she

The police blotter for Sept. 12–17 lists arrests involving weapons, stalking, probation violations, arson, DWI and assault on healthcare personnel. Officers also responded to numerous motor vehicle accidents, suspicious activity, welfare checks, larceny reports, domestic disturbances, wanted and unwanted subjects, harassment, fraud, battery, threats, fireworks, shots fired and an overdose.

Guest Commentary By Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber — FEMA has spent years arguing that the law Congress passed to compensate Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire victims only covers losses with a price tag, for example a home, a fence, a business, or a medical bill. Everything else,

Determination separate from ongoing discourse over civic campus

In her recent op-ed, (Herald, Sept. 11) Rep. Katie Stewart blames the war in Iran, federal tariffs and wildfires for shrinking family paychecks. Those issues affect our economy, but she ignores the higher costs approved by Stewart and her fellow...

Reider: 3 final takeaways from New Mexico's rout of rival New Mexico State Albuquerque Journal

El Paso, Texas (KVIA) - Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews responded to a crash involving a large fuel truck and pickup truck on interstate 25 near Hatch, just before 6 p.m. Sunday. Following the crash, the fuel truck caught on fire. Four people were transported to local hospitals with

From Albuquerque classrooms to NBC’s Notre Dame sideline Albuquerque Journal

BY GEORGIA STRICKFADENLos Alamos For those in the community who have quit attending speaking events at Fuller Lodge due to not being able to hear, the hearing loop there is now functioning magnificently. The County Public Works Department is to be commended for hearing the cry from those of us

Balloon Fiesta traffic: What I-25 drivers need to know Albuquerque Journal

A longtime political operative who managed Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial campaign at its launch is now listed as a lobbyist for a company powering Project Jupiter — adding another connection between the Democrat gubernatorial nominee’s political orbit and the massive artificial intelligence data-center industry she has recently vowed to rein in.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy The annual Grant County Fair this year , 2026, was dedicated to NM District 39 Representative Luis Terrazas, County Manager Charlene Webb and Grant County Public Works Director Jason Lockett for their legislative funding and county work at the Cliff-Gila Fairgrounds. Saturday was the final

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An 18-year-old driver was arrested Saturday following a two-vehicle rollover crash that killed an 11-year-old child Friday, Sept. 25, on Interstate 40 near Unser Boulevard. New Mexico State Police and Albuquerque Police officers responded around 9:54 p.m. to the crash in the eastbound lanes near milepost 154.

New Mexico climbs in child poverty rankings Albuquerque Journal

By Lynn Janes The Silver City Town Council held a meeting September 8, 2026. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith, Nicholas Prince, Stan Snider, Victor Nanez and Angela Salaiz. The council approved the agenda with the exception of removing the executive session. Ceremonies Jackie Harnandez Davis had been

By Lynn Janes The Bayard Town Council held a regular meeting August 19, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Councilors Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended. The council started with a public hearing concerning the change of

Albuquerque – APD’s Fatal Crash Unit is investigating a deadly overnight crash that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and critical injuries to three others. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday just before midnight in the area of Coors Blvd. and Bridge Blvd., S.W. Four people – three

Teen killed in South Valley crash; three critically hurt Albuquerque Journal

The cost of diesel fuel in Colorado hit a record high this week

TIJERAS, N.M. — Local outdoor enthusiasts and mountain residents gathered at the Sandia Ranger Station Saturday morning to mark National Public Lands Day with “Celebrating the Sandias!” Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Public Lands Interpretive Association (PLIA), the event ran from 9 a.m. to 1

During National Recovery Month, Katie Silva shares how nearly three years of sobriety transformed isolation into belonging, purpose, and service. As 100% Otero’s county coordinator, she organizes Day of Hope outreach and leads the Point-in-Time Count, connecting neighbors experiencing homelessness with resources while reminding others that recovery, healing, and meaningful

‘This is not a cosmetic change,’ police department says

A new report from Think New Mexico proposes nearly a dozen reforms for state legislators, lobbyists and advocacy groups as elements of "modernizing" the state Legislature.

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

‘It’s a mad panic’: New Mexicans scramble for green chile amid crop losses Albuquerque Journal

A look at fishing conditions across NM. The post Fall transition creates ideal fishing conditions appeared first on Alamogordo News .

While undergraduate numbers dropped, concurrent and graduate students increased

City of Durango Monday, Sept. 28 Community Development Commission, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Thursday, Oct. 1 Financial Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. La Plata County...

Some childcare providers have expressed dissatisfaction with the finalized rules, and argue state law needs more revision.

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

Edgar Chacon-Miranda, the face of the ICE crackdown in Santa Fe, had U visa protections. He says agents fabricated reports in an effort to deport him.

New Mexico should consider joining states seeking an Article V convention to propose congressional term limits, argues this opinion. Congressional dysfunction and decades-long incumbency have concentrated power, while limits could encourage turnover and accountability. Though concerns about lost experience and greater lobbyist influence remain, the process would require a proposed

Shay Louis Perez, accused of fatally shooting Nicholas Lucero during a fight at “The Chutes” near Carlsbad, is appealing his detention without bail. Perez argues the court failed to properly consider self-defense and provocation, while prosecutors cite his criminal history and contend no release conditions could protect the community. He

Celebrating town’s history helps to keep culture alive with population growth

LAS CRUCES – Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an incident The post Intruder Illegally Breaks into West Amador Building Before Dawn; Crime Stoppers Seeks Information appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story released additional details and video at an April 29 news conference about an officer-involved shooting that The post Las Cruces Police Release Details of April Officer-Involved Shooting appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

The Lobos beat the Aggies Saturday 42-18. NMSU has collected 35 wins in the series. They last beat the Lobos in Las Cruces in 2022 under first-year coach Jerry Kill.

New Mexico rides big third quarter to rivalry win over New Mexico State Albuquerque Journal

District attorney weighing charges against second driver in viral Albuquerque road rage incident Albuquerque Journal

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department has introduced an online portal showing how it uses Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, along with The post Las Cruces Police Launch Transparency Portal for Flock Cameras appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

Man accused of fatally striking woman while driving drunk in SE ABQ Albuquerque Journal

Hurricane Polo remnants could bring rain to New Mexico Albuquerque Journal

[caption id="attachment_108622" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Raleigh Burleigh for the Daily Press)A labyrinth in Casa Carmel’s courtyard...

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent On Thursday, the Grant County Commission approved a revised solid waste ordinance after a public hearing, and i...

[caption id="attachment_108621" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)A.D. Richins Jr. celebrates as he leads the “losers p...

Plenty planned for Oct. 2-5, including hands-on events, lectures

Draft allocates $126 million in expenditures as revenue expected to remain flat

Police apprehend 13-year-old after Hobbs middle school shooting Albuquerque Journal

Manuel Marquez, 37, was sentenced to six years for voluntary manslaughter after pleading guilty to beating Emeri Montoya to death at Otero County Prison Facility. Prosecutors reduced the charge from second-degree murder and dropped conspiracy and evidence-tampering counts. Co-defendant Benito Fernandez-Duran was later convicted of manslaughter and also received a

A Mescalero man faces felony aggravated fleeing and DWI charges after allegedly speeding, striking a curb and nearly hitting two people during a police pursuit in Alamogordo. Wesley Kazhe reportedly fled on foot after stopping at a motel, but officers detained him after using a stun gun. Blood test results

High Rolls Volunteer Fire Department members train regularly to protect their community, practicing equipment use, rescue knots, protective gear, hose deployment and wildland firefighting skills. The department responds to medical calls, traffic accidents and trail rescues, but faces a nationwide shortage of volunteers. Residents can help through the auxiliary, station

A Las Cruces woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl while armed with a stolen handgun.

ESTANCIA, N.M. — Devon Chavez rushed for three second-half touchdowns and Estancia weathered passing rainstorms to pull away for a 34-12 victory over Santa Rosa on Friday night. Santa Rosa struck first in the wet conditions when Preston Muniz broke free for a 15-yard touchdown run early in the opening

Preview of the NMBNK season ending tournament. The post Conchas Lake brings Chavez back for another title run appeared first on Alamogordo News .

These women gathered Friday at 11th Street Station, as well as others across the nation, to celebrate the unofficial Dolly Parton Day. “On 9/25, let’s celebrate Dolly the way she lived,” said Portland City Council President, Jamie Dunphy. “Play music....

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial on a charge of unlawful taking of vehicle. He’s accused of crashing head-on into a tribal police officer’s cruiser and leading police on a foot chase in which they shot him twice with a stun gun. Rio

A Rio Arriba grand jury indicted a Zuni woman on six charges after a stop to check on a couple turned into a warrant arrest and then into an alleged fight. The grand jury indicted Kristi Waatsa, 27, on four counts of battery on an officer and one count each

Early voting for New Mexico’s Nov. 3 General Election begins Oct. 6 in Eddy County. Residents can vote at the Carlsbad Clerk’s Office or Artesia Sub Office, with expanded hours Oct. 17–31. Absentee ballots may be requested through Oct. 20. The guide also lists Election Day polling locations and local,

Eddy County commissioners approved $5 million toward a $9.1 million replacement terminal at Carlsbad’s Cavern City Air Terminal. The new facility is expected to open in September 2027, enabling Contour Airlines’ larger jets to resume flights to Dallas-Fort Worth. Officials say the project could support additional destinations, attract business and

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting at the Duranes Community Center park. Around 7 PM, APD officers responded to reports of a shooting around at the park, located at 2920 Leopoldo Rd. NW, which is west of Rio Grande Blvd. in the

Three new plant beds and stage fixture will serve as event area

Albuquerque – A multi-vehicle crash involving multiple victims was reported on Interstate 40 between Coors and Unser Blvd. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded shortly after 9:30 PM and found at least two vehicles with multiple patients at the scene. One of the vehicles was located in the center

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and three cars on Interstate The post One Taken to Hospital After Semi Rollover Crash on Interstate 10 appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

Judge to rule on Busfield indictment motion by Oct. 16 Albuquerque Journal

Three key matchups in the Rio Grande Rivalry Albuquerque Journal

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

New Mexico State Parks will waive day-use and parking fees at all 35 state parks today and Sunday in recognition of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and …

September is Copper Theft Awareness Month, and PNM is alerting residential and business customers about how to identify copper theft, what they can do if they become a…

More rain expected to return next week

The brothers Neil Roe and Adam Roe said there is a little bit of irony in the family and Peppers Grill and Bar being honored on Tuesday at the Historical Society for S…

Alamogordo’s football team faces its toughest challenge of the season when it hosts Artesia at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium. The post Artesia Bulldogs defeat Alamogordo appeared first on Alamogordo News .

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Severe storms and heavy rains that hit the border area this week caused several damage across the region, including at the Anthony Community Cemetery and the Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Both cemeteries operate separately under different management: The Community Cemetery operates under a board of directors

Deerek Ruiz had a night.

The Democratic candidate for an Albuquerque state House seat has dropped the lawsuit alleging her Republican opponent does not live in the district she hopes to represent.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Some weeks ago, ABC-7's Andrew J. Polk spoke with the new national chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Pete Vasquez in a very unique location: between the two border walls under construction near the Santa Teresa port of entry. In the one-on-one interview only with

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency held their third public meeting in Taos County this year to provide updates and answer questions from community members regarding the Questa Chevron Mine Superfund Site. Prior to a meeting...

New Mexico attorney Mike Seibel has secured a $200,000 settlement in a closely watched wrongful-death case involving the estate of a 26-week unborn child — a case Seibel says marks an unprecedented legal development in litigation against abortionists. The lawsuit, Wabbington v. Boyd, was brought against longtime late-term abortionist Curtis

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The 2026 Raton High Homecoming Parade got started about 1:00 p.m. Friday September 25, 2026 under partly cloudy skies after a couple days of rainy weather that would have put a big damper on the festivities. This year’s parade was lead by Grand Marshall Linda…

Albuquerque – Around 1:30 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near Central Ave and Texas St. The vehicle involved in the crash reportedly fled the scene. While officers were en route, they were advised that a bystander was performing CPR

Artesia’s 11th annual Red Dirt Black Gold Festival opened Friday downtown with a break in the weather, live music from Fuzion Nortena, food, and beverages for adults 21 and over. Crowds gathered early to enjoy the festivities, which continue Saturday with country music night.

A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook willfully violated state law and engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices regarding collection of user data, misinformation and hate speech on the platform and preferential treatment for government figures.

New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer law Albuquerque Journal

Alamogordo’s football team faces its toughest challenge of the season when it hosts Artesia at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium.

Haaland ends debate talks with Hull before election Albuquerque Journal

Western New Mexico University’s nursing program is receiving recognition from Research.com as one of the nursing programs in New Mexico […]

By Kevin Hendricks In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook users, “We do not and never will sell any of your information to anyone.” A Santa Fe jury didn’t buy it. […]

Democrat and former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, left, will face Republican and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, right, in the Nov. 3 general election contest to be New Mexico’s next governor. New Mexicans will elect a new governor on Nov. 3 for the first time in eight years.

By Kevin Hendricks In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook users, “We do not and never will sell any of your information to anyone.” A Santa Fe jury didn’t buy it. Jurors in state District Court found Friday that Meta Platforms Inc., formerly Facebook Inc., willfully violated New Mexico’s Unfair Practices

Strategic plan calls for nearly 1.2 million square feet of commercial and industrial space over 21 years

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton High held their Homecoming rally a little differently this year, instead of on Friday morning the rally was held in Tiger Gym on Thursday evening where the fall teams were presented as well as the Homecoming Royalty. Each fall team presented their players to…

PORTALES, NM – Roosevelt County District and Magistrate Courts closed today Friday 9 /25 due...

ESTANCIA, N.M. — Two high-powered ground attacks clash Friday night when the Santa Rosa Lions visit the Estancia Bears in a marquee non-district small-school showdown. Both squads enter the contest with momentum and potent running games that have overwhelmed defenses through the opening five weeks of the season. Estancia (4-1)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A depleted lineup and a relentless attack proved too steep a hurdle for the East Mountain girls soccer team on Thursday, as the Lady Timberwolves fell 9-0 to powerhouse Cottonwood Classical Prep at the Mesa Del Sol complex. Cottonwood Classical (11-1) demonstrated its experience from the opening

A New Mexico jury found Facebook willfully violated state law and committed more than 43 million unfair and deceptive trade practices involving user data. The verdict follows the state’s 2021 lawsuit after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge will determine damages, with attorneys seeking the maximum $5,000 per violation. Meta

LAS CRUCES – A fire damaged a small structure in the 800 block of West Organ Avenue on Wednesday, September 16, according to the Las The post Fire Damages Structure on West Organ Avenue in Las Cruces appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

The Town of Silver City is seeking public input as it develops an Active Transportation Plan focused on making walking, […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A fast start was not enough for East Mountain on Thursday afternoon, as brief defensive lapses proved costly in a 4-3 loss to Sandia Prep at the Mesa Del Sol soccer complex. The Timberwolves surged to an early 2-0 advantage behind goals from Joshua Sanchez and Zavier

Flash flooding damaged an estimated 25 homes in the Hondo and Lincoln areas, prompting widespread emergency response from local fire departments, the sheriff’s office and road crews. No deaths were reported, but a sinkhole trapped one resident in Salazar Canyon. An evacuation shelter remains open, while Historic Lincoln and roads

CLOVIS, NM – Curry County District and Magistrate Courts are on 2-Hour Delay this morning...

Front page of the Sept. 24, 1919 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. That the sports which are to form a part of the program at the county fair next month are to be an exceptional character is evidenced by the personnel of the committee named by the board of

Artesia received 4.4 inches of rain over three days, bringing 2026 precipitation at the NMSU Agricultural Sciences Center to 11.6 inches. Eddy County remains under a flash flood watch through Saturday night as heavy rain continues across southeastern New Mexico. Despite the weather, the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival is

(Photo by Derek Medina/House of Medina Images) The Española Valley High School Lady Sundevils congratulate the Capital High School Lady Jaguars after their 3-1 victory Sept. 21 at Edward Medina Gymnasium.

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will host a Dungeons and Dragons Experience from 3-7 p.m. Friday (9/25). Whether you’re brand new or curious

The Artesia City Council delayed voting on proposed golf cart and recreational off-highway vehicle ordinances after residents questioned safety requirements and age limits, including an 18-year-old minimum for drivers and 12 for passengers. Councilors will continue discussions before a potential November vote. They also approved rezoning three lots near 13th

City code enforcement is set to issue violation notices to the owner, linked to an address in Mission Viejo, Calif., in the next day or two.

Oracle sent a notice of “force majeure” to a developer, seeking to release itself from liability if the data center is not online by 2028.

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The contrasting receptions for the two projects echo divisions cropping up in communities around the country.

Heidi Overton provided few clear answers on whether she’ll resist political interference from President Donald Trump.

The names range “from a former Executive Director of the state Democratic Party to a family of lobbyists married to legislators.”

The initiative is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill.

The Red Dirt Black Gold Festival returns to downtown Artesia with two days of live music, food trucks, vendors, craft beer and family activities. Friday features New Mexico Heritage Night, while Saturday brings country performers, a kids’ zone, oil field food cook-off and cornhole tournament. Tickets range from free youth

Highland rolls past Los Alamos as Eldorado stuns Las Cruces Albuquerque Journal

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers trapped and killed animal day following attack

Foliage draws visitors to Silverton, providing a boost to the town’s economy

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man after allegedly causing a bus crash on I-10 east near Mesquite, New Mexico. According to the Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Aroni Diaz caused a disturbance with the bus driver while traveling east on the

Practice report: Notes, quotes as Lobos prepare for rival New Mexico State Albuquerque Journal

Former lawmaker charged in tribal housing funds case Albuquerque Journal

When Bella Yazzie walked across the stage to graduate from Farmington High School this spring, she already had two associates degrees from San Juan College and a full-…

It’s not just about the chile and cheese. The Chile Cheese Festival is about bringing the community together in downtown Roswell. It’s about celebrating local agricult…

Voters will be presented with four state constitutional amendments and three general obligation bonds, as well as state and federal office runoff races, on the 2026 Ge…

A $2.2 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) will connect more than 17,000 youth to 54 outdoor programs that support health and wellness, en…

Commission cites LEA90 filings, alleged violations of conduct By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Instead of arguing amongst themselves, the Luna Cou...

From student artwork and telescope viewing to trivia and a trip inside Spaceport America, the Las Cruces Space Festival is returning with events designed to show just how deeply the region is connected to what lies beyond Earth.  The...

Construction continues on Project Jupiter in southern Doña Ana County, but the argument over the massive data center has increasingly become less about whether it will be built and more about what New Mexico will gain, and what it will give up in...

Measuring the impact White Sands Missile Range has had on Las Cruces is difficult at best. Prior to 1980, White Sands would occasionally publish statistics. For instance, in 1951, there were 1,862 people working there. By 1957, the...

Republican state Sen. David Gallegos of Eunice used New Mexico’s first lieutenant governor debate Thursday to draw sharp contrasts with Democrat State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard on crime, government dependency, abortion, education, data centers, and the direction of state government. The hourlong debate, hosted at the Albuquerque Journal and

The Grant County Fair kicked off Wednesday at theCounty Fairgrounds in Cliff . Thanks to generous sponsors, entry into the fair is at no cost. The rodeo and dances do have fees. The Fair Schedule and special events can be sen at https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com See the main poster below:. Other posters

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... until 9:15 p.m.

[caption id="attachment_108577" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Eloy Vasquez, left, fire marshal for the Silver City Fi...

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Heavy rain left parts of La Union without usable roads Thursday, with water still rushing through streets while crews work urgently to redirect runoff into a nearby drainage basin. Local residents told ABC-7 that flooding in this area is a recurring problem. One

UNM is first known public target of rogue OpenAI hacking attempt Albuquerque Journal

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Over 400 head of cattle crossed through the Santa Teresa Livestock Crossing today after more than one year and four months without crossing from Ciudad Juárez. The U.S. federal government halted operations at the crossing in May 2025 due to New World Screwworm concerns,

Challenger and incumbent for 59th District tackle various issues at forum

The Durango School District Board of Education voted after months of discussion

Special to KRTN The Raton Police Department is continuing its investigation into a suspicious death after a deceased female was located at a residence in Raton on Sunday, September 20. Earlier in the week, the Raton Police Department received a missing person report regarding a female believed to be in…

The legal team at Singleton Schreiber conducts comprehensive investigations into complex truck crashes to preserve critical evidence and fight for injured families. Most people picture a truck crash claim as something manageable: document damages, file with insurance, wait for a check. The truth is these cases are often more complex

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause on new data centers, saying Thursday that companies should first prove they can […]

Leopoldo Trujillo (88) passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday September 10, 2026. Leopoldo was born on April 3, 1938, to Maria and Nestor Trujillo. He shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved Dora, and together they raised three children. Leopoldo was a devout catholic, who together

David J. Marquez was accepted into his Eternal Father’s presence on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He had family at his bedside when he made the final transition, after a period of declining health. He was born in Artesia, NM to parents Joe P. Marquez and Belen Granado Marquez. The family

Elizabeth Liz Baca August 20, 1951 – September 10, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Baca, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Liz was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a woman

Dennis Barela, 34, a resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing, lowrider events, family gatherings and attending his daughters’ sporting & school events he loved being a dad. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Ricky Barela Sr, mother Darlene

Gabina “Gabinita” Madrid 10.26.1924 – 9.15.2026 Gabina Madrid, our cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canjilon, New Mexico, she carried her hometown in her heart throughout her 101 years of life. Gabina was known for her warm, generous spirit. She

Edward Stanley Henderson, II August 4, 1944 – August 25, 2026 Ed Henderson died August 25, 2026, in his home in Española, New Mexico, from brain injuries sustained in a fall. Ed was born August 4, 1944, in Albion, Michigan, and moved to New Mexico in 1991. He worked as

Arturo H. Sisneros Arturo H. Sisneros, 81, of El Rito, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. Born on July 2, 1945, he graduated from Northern New Mexico Normal School in 1964 and proudly served 21 years in the United States Army, including service in the

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susie Martha Trujillo, age 80, of Jacona, New Mexico, who passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Susie was known for her kindness, faith, generosity, sense of humor, and deep love for her family.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause on new data centers, saying Thursday that companies should first prove they can protect the state’s water, keep electricity costs from passing onto families and bring jobs and benefits to local communities. In

By Rodd Cayton The difficult part of the Corrales siphon replacement project is done, Jason Casuga told village councilors at their Sept. 22 meeting. Casuga, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), said the specialized drilling equipment required for running pipes below the riverbed will

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s most notorious twin hitmen return Saturday, and this time they have one target: your trash. Volunteers can pick up gloves and bags at five […]

By Rodd Cayton Food that doesn’t reach the bellies of Albuquerque students could help heal the planet. A new partnership will divert uneaten organic foods into a composting operation that […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Japanese culture, food, art and live performances will come together in Albuquerque this September as the Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival returns to EXPO […]

Fall is finally in the air. The monsoons have returned, the hot air balloons are getting ready to fly at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and Albuquerque is bustling with […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, including a case in which a police SWAT operation burned down a family’s home and killed a teenage boy hiding

A wheelchair can help someone move around the house. A ramp can help someone get out of it. For Dr. Jesus Roberto Duran, those relatively simple needs illustrate a much larger challenge facing older adults in Southern New Mexico. It’s why he...

Clay is remarkably forgiving. That’s something Jan Archey learned a long time ago. Put your hands in the wrong place or make something that doesn't turn out quite the way you imagined, and the clay lets you know. But that doesn't necessarily mean...

Jo Hime was undergoing a medical test she wasn't particularly eager to endure when two familiar voices showed up. Kendra Johnson and Margo Sorum weren't actually in the room, but Hime could hear them anyway. “Okay, take a slow breath,” she...

The sun going down usually signals the end of the day at White Sands National Park. On a few nights each year, it marks the beginning of an entirely different experience. Moonlight Hikes take visitors along the Dune Life Nature Trail after...

Before Dracula ever steps into view, Las Cruces Community Theatre wants audiences looking over their shoulders. Breathing, whispers and other recorded sounds will replace the usual music as patrons take their seats, while low lighting helps...

The Española Valley Fiesta Council voted Sept. 20, to remove Adam Lee Enciñas, 20, as vice president, after he was charged with three domestic violence counts, including false imprisonment, a fourth degree felony. Debra Archuleta Maestas, the secretary of the Española Valley Fiesta Corporation executive board, told the Santa Fe

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. County Manager Wayne Johnson delivered Sandoval County’s first formal State of the County address since 2020 Wednesday, using a “Six Years of Progress” slide deck to argue the county is “stronger, safer” than in July 2020 — and pitching the report itself as a new

Early enrollment figures for the 2026-27 School Year show student populations continue to shift across Rio Arriba County, with some districts posting modest gains while others are beginning the year below enrollment levels reported last school year. Current enrollment information from the county’s five public school districts, following a May

By Paul Gessing This November New Mexico voters will be vote on a constitutional amendment to pay each of the State’s 112 legislators an annual salary of just under $68,000 annually with that rate to rise with inflation in the future. New Mexico’s Legislature is said to be the only

Is altruism dead? Can we do things for the sake of others without taking ourselves into account? Is there such a thing as a completely unselfish act? Striving to produce a better world or even simply attempting to improve myself has driven home the question of selflessness lately. Those questions

It’s back to a full slate of games for the local football teams as the season heads into its second half. Española Valley vs. Bloomfield 7 p.m. Thursday The schedule-makers did the Sundevils (3-1, 2-0 in District 1-4A) few favors this week, giving them a short week with a Thursday

Even in mid-season, a tournament victory is one to savor and Mesa Vista did just that by earning the big trophy in the silver bracket of Cimarron’s Anna Archuleta Memorial Tournament. Volleyball Sept. 15 Pojoaque Valley 3, Española Valley 2 It’s no surprise that these rivals went down to the

In a week with few games, one local football team made a bit of a statement with a big road win, while the other schools struggled. Española Valley 64, Del Norte 14 In what is becoming something of a habit, Sundevils do-it-all Benny Trujillo did it again. Nine carries for

After his friends encouraged him to play football, Ivan Aragon gave it a whirl — and the McCurdy senior took to the game. So much, in fact, that Aragon now has an offer to play in college at Bethel, an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school in North Newton, Kansas.

The Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office has four vacant deputy positions to fill and for the past month, the major position has also been vacant. Former major Matthew Gallegos left the department effective Aug. 2 to become the deputy jail administrator at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in Tierra Amarilla.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The last full weekend of September arrives with tractor wagons, a pet mayor election, meet-and-greets down the hill with two of the most recognizable faces in television history and a comedian who’s shared a stage with Dr. Dre, LeBron James and Jay-Z. Pick your weekend.

Still photo from pitch trailer for “Team 18” feature film. Las Vegas photographer and video producer Jim Terr can often be seen in the street or on top of his car or other unusual locations, taking photos of clouds, shadows, puddles, or anything that strikes him visually. His footage has

The Kevin S. plaintiffs and the state both acknowledged CYFD’s progress but said it continued to lag in some areas.

New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane on Wednesday defended her decision to approve a significant health insurance rate increase before members of the powerful Legislative Finance Committee. Kane on Sept. 1 OK’d an average rate increase of 24.4% for 2027 individual insurance plans sold on and off BeWell, the

The bills would increase penalties for consumer protections violations and curb addictive or exploitative tactics.

East Mountain families hunting for a weekend plan that amounts to more than a hill of beans can head to Moriarty, where the annual Pinto Bean Fiesta opens Friday evening with a balloon glow and rolls into a parade, marketplace and street dance Saturday. The City of Moriarty opens the

Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland used a national NewsNation interview Wednesday to pitch herself as an experienced manager, promise a day-one pause on new large-scale data centers, and blame President Donald Trump for a host of New Mexicans’ economic problems. But several of the interview’s most notable moments came from

New Mexico public school students made significant gains in reading and literacy over the last year, while math showed modest gains and science remained largely stagnant since 2022, according to recently released data presented to state lawmakers on Wednesday. The New Mexico Public Education Department’s 2025-2026 school accreditation data evaluates

Las Vegas City Schools board members, Superintendent, coaches and players gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the district’s new field during the 2026 Homecoming celebration. Las Vegas City Schools’ 2026 Homecoming celebration brought students, families, alumni and community members together for a week of school spirit, with

The Haaland campaign ended debate discussions with the Hull campaign late Thursday after both sides failed to reach an agreeable date. There will be no debate between the two governor candidates before the Nov. 3 election.Here are the emails each sent regarding their final clash over debating: Haaland’s campaign: “Deb

A Chimayó man, deemed one of the “worst of the worst” by federal prosecutors, is suing Rio Arriba County for inhumane conditions in the Tierra Amarilla Detention Center and a beating he received that he claims could have been avoided. Felix Lewis, 45, filed the lawsuit Sept. 9 against Rio

(Courtesy Photo) Heavy rain last week caused flooding on various streets in and around Española. It also turned the 7Brew parking lot into a shallow wading pool, though the water didn’t deter some customers.

Members of the Roswell Army Air Field/Walker Air Force Base Veteran's Association met for the last time. “It's really sad to see the organization close up,” said co-ch…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 18 to offer 30 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,071 acres in New Mexico, Oklah…

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has selected five organizations to lead a new effort to bring better health care to rural, frontier and tribal communities.

On Monday, members of the Roswell Infrastructure Committee briefly took up the resolution for creating a multi-generational recreational area at Peppermint Park by rel…

New Mexico has been named a Featured Quantum Ecosystem at Quantum World Congress (QWC) 2026, one of only two states in the country being recognized for its efforts to …

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Sunland Park Fire Department saved a woman and her children from her flooded home. It happened Wednesday around 5 a.m. after heavy overnight rainfall. SPFD said Michelle and her three children started seeing water come in around 4 a.m. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano said

(KVIA) -- Wednesday, the state of New Mexico and Facebook delivered closing arguments in the state's case about Facebook's alleged misuse of New Mexico users' personal information. The jury's next step is to enter deliberation. The case also concerned the Cambridge Analytica data breach, which allegedly took data from millions

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Flooding across Dona Ana County brought up to three feet of floodwater to the Brazito neighborhood . For some residents, the pooling covered their only way out of their properties. Just north of Vado, one Brazito resident told ABC-7 the flood didn't just bring

Rescue dog attended bill signings and news conferences

One man is facing burglary charges following an investigation into multiple vehicle and home burglaries, and a second man is accused of drug trafficking after investigators searched a property in Las Vegas believed to be connected to the burglaries. Prosecutors earlier this month filed drug trafficking charges against 63-year-old Alfred

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Days after the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department announced that its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour had been canceled this year, Mayor Tim Keller […]

As New Mexico continues to get hit hard with monsoon rains this week. A weather alert was issue for potential flooding throughout the region. Check out some photos of the […]

Barbara Brandenburg Brenner, the only grandchild of Taos Society of Artists founder Oscar E. Berninghaus, passed from this world Sept. 15, 2026, just two days before the Taos Fall Arts Festival, which she founded, resumed operations on Sept. 17....

It is understandable if the people in the Roswell area get a little nervous when a major surge of moisture finds its way into the Land of Enchantment. After all, the c…

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Days after the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department announced that its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour had been canceled this year, Mayor Tim Keller announced Wednesday that the popular holiday tradition is back on. In a news release, the administration said Keller directed the

Grant and Luna counties are preparing for the possibility of heavy rain and flash flooding across southwest New Mexico. Grant […]

As New Mexico continues to get hit hard with monsoon rains this week. A weather alert was issue for potential flooding throughout the region. Check out some photos of the weather in Edgewood and Albuquerque by our photographer, Roberto E. Rosales, and a local resident who shared photos from Cedar

By Pat Davis, nm.news — I’m tired of hearing and reading about how Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull won’t debate each other. Their campaigns will both say they have tried […]

On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Town of Taos Council adopted a new study that says the town needs 787 more homes over the next decade. At a resident’s urging, a councilor also put on record that the town’s new community development director must...

Only one green chile cheeseburger from the northern half of New Mexico made the cut for this year’s New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, and it came from Aztec.

The Abiquiu News will change hands this fall as founders Carol and Brian Bondy turn operations over to editor and reporter Michael Tashji. The free, online weekly newspaper covers news and events in and around Abiquiu and publishes information...

Glossy golden bagels emerge from Brenda Wills’ oven. Wills, founder of Memaw’s Bagels in Questa, says the thin crust on the outside and dense, chewy center is the result of months of experimentation she’s spent in pursuit of the “true...

Council also discussed recent incursions of black bears into the village, learns the Wheeler Peak Wilderness is not off-limits to thinning, and signs off on private warranty coverage for residential water meters

Vietnam veteran Howard Kenzivich receives a quilt made by the Silver Threads of Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild and the Sewing with Silver Threads class at Luna Community College. Veterans were recognized and thanked for their service and sacrifice during a heartfelt Quilts of Valor presentation ceremony held Aug. 26

Ruby Henderson-Themis, support manager for New Mexico Highlands University’s CARES office, left, and Carmelita Sanchez, director of student wellbeing and resource support for NMHU’s General Store Food Pantry, pose at the CARES office on Sept. 17. They stand behind luminaria bags, a poster and a T-shirt designed for the “Out

By Pat Davis, nm.news — I’m tired of hearing and reading about how Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull won’t debate each other. Their campaigns will both say they have tried and this week they both pledged to show up – to different debates in different places and on different dates.

By Rodd Cayton Human waste belongs in toilets, Corrales resident Paul Ortega says. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Village Council meeting, he implored councilors to pass an ordinance to that effect. Ortega said that since April, he and his wife have been dealing with a neighbor who has repeatedly defecated

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