Two years after fires and floods devastated Ruidoso, residents and officials continue to face challenges as heavy rains impact the area and recovery costs mount.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He shot an Albuquerque police officer outside of a notorious convenience store on east Central Ave. Now, the man at the center of the case will likely spend decades in federal prison. The shooting happened in December 2023, after an Albuquerque Police Department license plate reading

New Mexico scored 70 points and forced six turnovers in a home win over Mercyhurst, including 42 points in the second quarter. The post UNM Lobo Coaches Show | Sept. 16 appeared first on KOB 4 .

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Marshals have apprehended a man suspected in an Albuquerque murder nearly a year ago. Richard Cardona, 44, is accused of working with another man, Chaz Estrada, to kill Travis Zabroski at a storage facility near San Mateo and I-40 last November. The Marshals

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

Deb HaalandNew Mexican politics are not about to make a dramatic shift to the left if Democrat Deb Haaland wins the governorship November 3. The progressive wing of her party may be ignoring what she says—as they often have with Gov. Lujan Grisham—but facts speak for themselves. Haaland is planting

Eighth-grader Azellia Diaz won the varsity girls race at the Ruidoso cross country invitational in her varsity debut. The post Area individuals place well at Ruidoso cross country invitational appeared first on Ruidoso News .

New Mexico has secured no-cost licenses for local employers, adult education providers and community organizations that will give access to online, career-aligned English instruction across the state to help workers and job seekers learn English specific to their line of work.

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

As summer fades and the holiday season begins to peek around the corner, many of us start thinking about family gatherings, festive meals, gif…

Alamogordo boys soccer gained confidence at the Alamo Round Robin, earning ties against Santa Teresa and New Mexico Military Institute. The post Alamo boys soccer rallies with strong effort in round robin appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The first day of the national championship air races in Roswell featured high-speed aerial contests and engaging aviation experiences for fans.

SANTA FE, N.M. — For many families, caring for a loved one is about commitment, not money. But for some New Mexicans caring for older adults, a state program is helping ease the financial burden that comes with that responsibility. The state has expanded efforts to support families beyond free

The $3.4 million all went to political consulting firm BrabenderCox, according to the expenditure report Oracle submitted.

Staff Reports The City of Gallup Street Department is actively addressing post‑flooding damage throughout the community following recent storm activity that occured Sept. 14. The flooding has caused significant impacts, including clogged drainage channels, sediment and mud washouts, debris accumulation, and damage to pavement and roadway surfaces. The city’s primary

The number of international travelers visiting New Mexico increased in 2025, deviating from the national trend, the New Mexico Tourism Department said in a news release Wednesday. An estimated 760,000 international travelers visited the state last year, an approximate 1.1% increase over the prior year, according to a report published

Staff Reports The northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 491 from mile marker 23 (Tohatchi) to mile marker 26 (three miles north of Tohatchi) are closed due to flooding as of 3:30 pm Sept. 16. Drivers should watch for slow moving traffic. Use extreme caution. When the roadway is

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- After a landmark ruling ordering Meta to pay $942 and overhaul protection for children on its platforms, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is expected to be in Las Cruces Wednesday to discuss the next steps. Torrez' "Keeping Kids Safe" town hall is set for

Democrat U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico is openly telling supporters that House Democrats are already preparing for “in-depth oversight and impeachments of administration officials” next year if voters hand the party control of the U.S. House in November. The comments came in a video circulating on X this

PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A member of the New Mexico National Guard was finally laid to rest on Tuesday, 84 years after his death. Sergeant Melvin Jones died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942. Jones was born in 1919 in Clayton, New Mexico, and served in

The National Championship Air Races opened Wednesday at Roswell Air Center with all seven racing classes in competition, including the return …

Harvest Ministries in Roswell is celebrating 25 years in Roswell, but according to Mark Green, the current pastor at the ministry, the story o…

Members of the Leadership Roswell Class and museum staff members met on Friday at the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico next to an outdoor display of a steel…

Establishing a yearslong project timeline and ensuring the most critical needs are advancing were among topics discussed during the Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force m…

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As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week beginning Monday, state health officials are urging residents to take action against the leading cause of injury-…

Azellia Diaz showed her talent with a first-place finish at the Ruidoso Invitational Sept. 12. The post Area runners place well at Ruidoso cross country invitational appeared first on Alamogordo News .

New Mexico twin sisters get accepted into national film festival

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County's District Attorney has long criticized judges for failing to keep what he calls dangerous suspects behind bars until trial, and he has launched a new online tool to show the public exactly how often it happens. District Attorney Sam Bregman said this dashboard

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a sight for sore eyes for many in the Metro; there's finally some water naturally flowing through the Rio Grande. But after months of a dry riverbed, is it enough? The rainfall over the last few days has been good news for local wildlife and

LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – While the massive Project Jupiter faces controversy in southern New Mexico, another different data center could soon be in the works nearby, as Google said it’s considering a new project in Lea County. Google just announced the possible project this week, claiming they'll pay for

An active monsoon pattern will continue across New Mexico through Saturday, bringing more rounds of showers and thunderstorms along with a threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Impressive monsoon moisture has brought widespread rainfall across New Mexico Wednesday. Showers and storms will continue developing through Wednesday evening, with some

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Recent rainfall across New Mexico has closed several roads. The New Mexico Department of Transportation closed U.S. Route 70 in Hidalgo County due to flood damage. Both directions of the road are closed from the intersection with NM Route 90 all the way to the Arizona

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico State football and NFL legend Fred Young has died at the age of 64. Young leaves behind a decorated football legacy that stretched from New Mexico State to the NFL and ultimately earned him recognition in the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. Young's

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As recent rainfall limits the risk of wildfires breaking out across the state. Officials with Cibola National Forest are looking to double up on their protection. Officials will begin a prescribed burn of around 200 acres as soon as this Sunday. The multi-day operation will take

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Vegas Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone: their first female engineer in the department's entire 144-year history. Nicole Maes joined LVFD in 2022, after a stint with the Sheridan Fire Department starting in 2017. Maes' career started after she stumbled across a

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico police officer accused of raping a 21-year-old woman he met when he pulled her over for speeding is pleading guilty to a lesser charge. What started as a traffic stop quickly turned into something more. A year ago, Bosque Farms Police Lieutenant

An active monsoon pattern will continue across New Mexico through Saturday, bringing more rounds of showers and thunderstorms along with a threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Impressive monsoon moisture has brought widespread rainfall across New Mexico Wednesday. Showers and storms will continue developing through Wednesday evening, with some

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Put the latest New Mexico United game under the file of "I can't believe it happened again." For the second consecutive game, New Mexico United surrendered a lead only to finish in a tie as they battled Birmingham Legion FC to a 4-4 finish Wednesday night.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2026 New Mexico Open came to a close Tuesday at Turtleback Mountain Golf Course & Resort, and New Mexico State junior Jackson Funkhouser finished in solid fashion. Fresh off a course-record 11-under-par 61 in Tuesday's second round, Funkhouser followed it up with a 5-under 67

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the Lobo Nation's big news regarding their preseason schedule. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Sept. 16 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Gallup crews cleared drainage channels after flooding dumped more than 1.5 inches of rain in less than an hour and lifted cars along Route 66. The post Gallup flooding damages cars, businesses as city braces for more rain appeared first on KOB 4 .

Bernalillo County's new pretrial detention dashboard is live — but courts say judge-by-judge numbers don't tell the full story. The post DA Bregman releases dashboard showing key stats on defendants let out before trial, some going on to reoffend appeared first on KOB 4 .

Former UFC star Diego Sanchez is in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center Wednesday, after court records show multiple positive tests for cocaine and alcohol. The post Former UFC star in custody at MDC appeared first on KOB 4 .

Fears are brewing among residents in the off-grid community amid the pueblo's apparent plans to blockade a federal road through tribal lands.

Staff Reports President Donald Trump raged against growing calls for greater regulations of artificial intelligence Sept. 14, lashing out at concerns about the controversial data center buildout as well as Antropic CEO Dario Armodei’s plea for an A.I. slowdown. “The people that say A.I. is going to destroy the World,

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

Statistics show New Mexico has outperformed the U.S. average in international tourist visits since COVID-19.

Demand for New Mexico green chile remains huge, but supply is shrinking and wholesale prices are climbing. The shortage is affecting farms, roasting operations and a $54.8 million state industry.

Guardsman remains laid to rest in Portales 84 years after his death.

Ruidoso leaders said they are ready for flash flooding as the village braces for storms on Wednesday. The post Ruidoso braces for flooding threat appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque installed a new HAWK signal at Kathryn Avenue and San Mateo Boulevard to help children cross near Whittier Elementary and Wilson Middle schools. The post New HAWK signal aims to improve safety near local schools appeared first on KOB 4 .

U.S. marshals arrested a 44-year-old murder suspect in Rio Rancho on Monday. The post US Marshals arrest murder suspect in Rio Rancho appeared first on KOB 4 .

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

Authorities did not release further details Wednesday about the two who were killed in the crash or the driver who struck them.

The half-marathon, 3-Amigos Relay, Santa Fe 5K and Kids 1K Dash are scheduled to start at various times Sunday.

While recommendations from the audit have been implemented, experts say staffing is just the beginning of the problems.

Wanted murder suspect arrested in Rio Rancho

Using fossilized teeth, scientists have finally taken the T. rex's temperature — and it wasn't too different from our own.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A dual exhibition is opening this Friday at the the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum. The permanent collection gallery at the museum is being re-curated for the first time in six years and will feature 52 artworks by 44 artists whose works express joy, whimsy,

Near-record mid-September moisture will keep heavy rain and flash flood concerns in western and central New Mexico through Thursday morning. The post Flash flood watch in western and central New Mexico as heavy rain hits appeared first on KOB 4 .

In 2019, Michael DeSanctis and his wife, Christy, were living in Washington, D.C., when they decided they needed a change. The pair had visite…

Española Humane is teaming up with Dirty Laundry Yoga Studio and Santa Fe Community Yoga for a morning of puppy poses, playful interruptions a…

Two dead after getting hit by a car in Santa Fe

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It's the midst of September. Days are getting shorter, and sunsets are starting earlier. In fact, we'll see the last of our 7 p.m. sunsets this month - all ahead of the autumn equinox coming up Tuesday, Sept. 22. Here's a look at when the sun

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have arrested a third suspect for a 2024 shooting that left a man dead. Police arrested 24-year-old Kevon Sanders on Monday. He is charged with an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and shooting from a car. Travyione Lee was shot and

New Mexico’s tourism industry brought in nearly $8.8 billion last year, even as total visitor numbers dipped. The post NM tourism revenue up, despite drop in total visitors appeared first on KOB 4 .

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission on Wednesday said that the tech giant Oracle spent more than $3.4 million in recent months on advertisements meant to influence the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permitting process for the Project Jupiter data center. The commission said it was “likely the largest

Shelter-in-place lifted at Cibola High School

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Fredd Young, a New Mexico State football legend and member of the program’s Football Ring of Honor, has died, according to New Mexico State Sports. Young who is considered one of the greatest players in Aggies history and a beloved member of the Las Cruces

The U.S. military is preparing for combat in space, including areas around the moon. This announcement on Wednesday follows the Air Force's recent revelation that it has deployed space control weapons into Earth orbit. Lt. General Gregory Gagnon is highlighting the importance of defending U.S. interests as humanity ventures deeper

The final update on the Monument fire, completely contained as of late Tuesday, Sept. 15. The post Monument Fire 100% contained appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The neighborhood eatery, which serves Thai- and Malay-inspired cuisine, was named one of the top 50 restaurants in America.

Guests at the city-owned homeless shelter on Cerrillos Road were moved to the old Warehouse 21 building while the infestation was treated.

By ARTHUR D. MARTINEZ Daily Press Correspondent It’s very likely that Mexicans everywhere, including Mexican Americans and all “honorary” Mexi...

[caption id="attachment_108439" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Kori Mannon of Hillsboro is joined by friends Mariel De...

[caption id="attachment_108440" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo by Aaron Rogers for the Daily Press)Leroy Black, owner of L.e.r.o.y.’s Barbers...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in three years as inflation continues to dog the economy, largely driven by soaring gas and fuel oil prices while the war in Iran drags on. The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to increase

The Bands of Enchantment television show is filming its new season with four nights of free concerts in downtown Albuquerque. The post Bands of Enchantment set for 4 nights of free concerts in downtown Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

Delta Dental awarded a grant to Touro College of Dental Medicine to help students caring for patients in under-served areas of New Mexico. The post New Mexico dental college offers $10K grant for students caring for patients in under-served areas appeared first on KOB 4 .

Route 66, poetry, bands, Lamy beer fest, an evening with Mayor Michael Garcia and more fun in Santa Fe this weekend.

The horse captured the affections of paradegoers and has since become something of a social media darling.

Tribal police officers received a report around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday about people being washed away near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico.

SUN Staff ReportA 34-year-old woman who was reporting missing after leaving Texas with an unidentified man has been found dead in Española.Clarissa Perez was last heard from on Sept. 4, when she texted her mother to say she received money she had been sent and that she was in Santa

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s helping manufacturers increase the supply of estrogen-based hormonal patches and acknowledged a current nationwide shortage as more women seek hormonal therapies for symptoms related to menopause. In a release earlier this month, the FDA said it is expediting actions to increase supply,

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September. The extended “district work period” is intended to give incumbents from both political parties time to meet with constituents and fundraise back home before voting in

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who was reported missing on Sept. 7 was found dead in Española on Sept. 10, the Santa Fe Police Department announced Wednesday. Clarissa Nicole Perez, 34, was reported missing by her mother. According to the SFPD, Perez's mother said her daughter said she left

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash on U.S. Highway 84/285 that killed two people Wednesday morning. Deputies were dispatched at 7:34 a.m. and arrived on scene to find medical personnel treating the two people with injuries. SFCSO said a 74-year-old woman

The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The move will likely make it even costlier to borrow for

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- New Mexico State University Hall of Famer Fredd Young died at the age of 64, NMSU Athletics said Wednesday. Young played football for the NMSU Aggies from 1980-83. His six-sack performance against LA Tech in 1983 remains the most ever recorded in a single game

Albuquerque – Around 9:30 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Decatur Ave and Tennessee St SE. Following the shooting, officers also responded to a second scene involving a motorcycle crash with injuries near Utah St and Central Ave. Two people were purportedly

President Donald Trump is blasting Federal Reserve governors after the board raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time s…

El Capitan Elementary School honored local first responders in recognition of 9/11 and the heroes who serve and protect our communities every day.

While previous testing showed plants and wildlife near Holloman Lake in the south-central part of New Mexico contain some of the highest levels of toxic contamination ever recorded, some samples remain untested due to lack of funding, a state university researcher told lawmakers on Tuesday.

New Mexico’s nascent minor political party is asking the nation’s highest court to put its two statewide candidates on the Nov. 3 general election ballot after a U.S. District Court judge and the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the party's request to put two of its statewide candidates

Police responded to a fatal shooting and a crash in southeast Albuquerque on Wednesday morning.

NEWCOMB, N.M. (KRQE) — Three people drowned in a flood event in Newcomb, located on the Navajo Nation, Wednesday morning, the Navajo Police Department announced. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the Navajo Police Department Shiprock District responded to a possible drowning, after receiving a report of people being washed away in

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – TEDx is coming to New Mexico State University for the first time. The event is similar to TED Talks and typically features short presentations where experts share ideas. The theme for the debut of TEDxNMSU is collective spark, which "explores the powerful ideas that emerge

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week Sept. 21-25, state health officials announced that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits for New Mexicans 65 years and older. In 2024, New Mexico recorded 207 unintentional fall‑related deaths, with 86%

Two people are dead after a vehicle hit them while they were parked on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 84/285 in Santa Fe. The post Two dead after vehicle hits them on shoulder of highway in Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

Three people are dead after drowning in floodwaters early Wednesday morning in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. The post Flooding leaves 3 dead in Four Corners region of New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

Detectives are investigating after a shooting left one person dead Wednesday morning in southeast Albuquerque. The post Albuquerque police investigate deadly shooting and possible related crash appeared first on KOB 4 .

National Weather Service issues flood watch, says excessive rain possible

Recent rain and long-term forecast only part of the decision

LAS CRUCES – Free biometric health screenings are being offered today at the Doña Ana Community College Espina Campus in Las Cruces. Presbyterian’s Mobile Health The post Free Biometric Health Screenings Offered at DACC Espina Campus Wednesday appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Albuquerque City Council rejected a conditional use permit for an overnight shelter near the Sunport last week that originally opened under incorrect city […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Housing projects can raise concerns in a neighborhood long before the doors open. Bernalillo County wants to start those conversations on day one, bringing […]

A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two peopl…

A man is headed to prison for trafficking narcotics in Las Vegas after accepting a plea agreement earlier this year. Adrian M. Sanchez Judge Michael Aragon on Aug. 19 sentenced 31-year-old Adrian M. Sanchez to five and a half years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed under the terms of

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico’s tribal casinos fund everything from health clinics to police departments — and Sen. Martin Heinrich says a crypto bill moving through the Senate could quietly drain that money away. Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, voted Tuesday against advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act,

A flash flood near Newcomb, New Mexico left two adults and a child dead after they were swept away Wednesday morning.

Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. That vote came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The Republican had said

The New Mexico Forward Party filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to get two statewide nominees on the November ballot. The post New Mexico Forward Party takes ballot access case to US Supreme Court appeared first on KOB 4 .

A new state audit shows New Mexico state agencies have remained strong in spending opioid settlement money, a contrast from a previous report finding millions unspent by local governments. The post NM State Auditor report finds state agencies faring better than local governments with opioid settlement funds appeared first on

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Housing projects can raise concerns in a neighborhood long before the doors open. Bernalillo County wants to start those conversations on day one, bringing developers, property managers and nearby communities to the table through a new Good Neighbor Policy. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Albuquerque City Council rejected a conditional use permit for an overnight shelter near the Sunport last week that originally opened under incorrect city advice. But the shelter’s doors remain open while the council prepares to approve its findings. Councilors voted 6-3 during a

Johnson has struggled to lead the majority, but he says the record shows “the House has done its job.”

From Left: Mayor David Romero, Engineer Nicole Maes, Fire Chief Steven Spann, Deputy Choef Andrew Duran, Lieutenant Abel Harris, Firefighter Candidate Brayan Iturralde, Firefighter Candidate Santos Rael. August 19, 2026, marked a historic day for the Las Vegas Fire Department as Firefighter Nicole Maes tested for promotion to Engineer. After

A site located at 622 Douglas Ave. was recently purchased by the city of Las Vegas to use as its new City Hall. A centrally located City Hall may be closer to becoming a reality after a decision by Las Vegas leadership to purchase a historic Douglas Avenue property for

WASHINGTON — As the November midterms approach, vulnerable U.S. House Republicans voted late Tuesday to require congressional approval for President Donald Trump to continue his war in Iran. Seven Republicans broke ranks and joined all Democrats to pass a War Powers Resolution sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s signature crop is having a rough year, and that means chile lovers and the businesses that sell it should brace for tighter supply […]

Artesia rallied past Carlsbad 3-1 Tuesday night in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium. The post Artesia Rallies Past Carlsbad 3-1 in Eddy County Soccer Rivalry appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

In its latest effort to overhaul federal homelessness funding, the Trump administration is proposing to provide more money to localities that prioritize treatment-first policies such as sober living, more cooperation with law enforcement and more temporary and transitional housing. It’s a reversal from a decade-long federal approach known as Housing

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-4th) says the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference is typically “a big homecoming,” but this year’s event could be the last for some members at a time when Black representation is under threat on Capitol Hill. The conference that starts Wednesday comes just months after

New Mexico's fight against the Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger could be in sight with settlement talks coming up in October. The post New Mexico fight against Paramount merger could end with California AG talk appeared first on KOB 4 .

Tech giant Google wants to hear from residents in southern New Mexico as the company is "exploring" a new data center project in Lea County. The post Google could build a data center in southern New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s signature crop is having a rough year, and that means chile lovers and the businesses that sell it should brace for tighter supply and higher prices this season. The New Mexico Chile Association said Tuesday that unusually warm nighttime temperatures during the summer

A for sale sign stands outside a single-family residence on May 22, 2024, in southeast Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press file) Colorado teachers and other public school employees can now get help with down payments and closing costs through a new...

A for sale sign stands outside a single-family residence on May 22, 2024, in southeast Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press file) Colorado teachers and other public school employees can now get help with down payments and closing costs through a new...

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A new food aggregation center opening in Albuquerque’s South Valley aims to give small and medium-sized New Mexico farmers and their homegrown food products […]

A story on Page C-3 published Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, about the renovation of a former Motel 6 in Los Alamos into an apartment complex incorre…

Staff Reports The Gallup Water Department will be repairing a broken water mainline and will need to shut off water to complete their work safely. The outage will affect customers in the following areas: The water outage will begin at 9 am and is expected to last until 5 pm.

Today through Sunday *National Championship Air Races and Air Show – Roswell Air Center, 1 Jerry Smith Circle, Roswell. Air racing, daily air shows, festival atmosphere, STEM zone, pits and pilots. Ticketed event. Information, tickets, and complete schedule: visit https://airrace.org/ *New Mexico State Fair – New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300

The Valencia County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying two suspects accused of vandalizing an elementary school recently. The post Valencia County Sheriff’s Office seeks 2 vandalism suspects appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Trump administration has ordered caregivers for migrant children to stop reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office creat…

Alamogordo’s girls soccer team endured two shutout losses before salvaging a scoreless tie in the Alamo Round Robin Tournament. The post Tiger girls lose twice, salvage tie in Alamo Round Robin appeared first on Alamogordo News .

And there’s resentment of the rich and powerful. In one scene, Coyote deploys a Rube Goldberg device that imprisons Acme CEO Foghorn Leghorn and his slick corporate lawyer (John Cena). The lawyer shouts, “Do you know how much I’m worth?” The post Sherry Robinson: Fans flexed their muscles to save

Buttigieg, who served as secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2025, appeared surprised by the intensity of the clamor he received as he walked on stage to the New Radicals’ “You Get What You Give.” The post Buttigieg Rallies Democrats in Las Cruces for Haaland and Vasquez appeared first on

Carlsbad’s weekly sports calendar includes home matchups for Cavegirls volleyball and Cavemen football, along with soccer, cross-country and Loving football events from Sept. 17-22. The roundup also features New Mexico migratory game bird information, trout and bass challenges, outdoor fitness opportunities, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities and Carlsbad Combat Challenge wrestling

The most important tip for new writers is simple: just start writing. Many people wait until they have the “perfect” idea or the “right” amount of time, but creativity grows through practice. Set aside just 10 or 15 minutes a few times a week to write. The more you write,

The suit, filed Sept. 8 in U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico by Santa Fe-based environmental group WildEarth Guardians, called on the federal government to act and list the species as threatened, offering federal protections to prevent its extinction. The post Lawsuit Urges Federal Protections for Pecos

A growing number of states are making an equal split between parents the default child custody option in divorce cases. Louisiana and Mississippi this year joined at least five other states that have adopted the so-called 50-50 standard — four of them since 2021, as more legislators rework divorce-related laws

WASHINGTON — Voters are much more likely to support U.S. Senate candidates in the November midterm elections if they have a plan to avoid an automatic cut to Social Security benefits in 2032, according to a poll released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. “Senators elected this fall

District Court Judge John P. Sugg ruled alleged jail escapee Ralph Miranda must remain at the Lincoln County Detention Center while awaiting trial. The post Judge rules alleged jail escapee must remain at LCDC appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Getting a major event off the ground like Downshift Brewing Company’s annual Oktoberfest isn’t easy. The beer, arts, and music festival takes months of planning, and co-owner Shelby Rist Gutierrez offered some insight on what to expect and how everything comes together last week at a Rotary Club of Ruidoso

Ty Huntington found guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence last week following a five-day trial for the 2024 killing of Mario Reyna. The post Alamogordo man found guilty of first-degree murder appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Nuclear waste shipments to a repository near Carlsbad from a facility in Washington state where atomic weapons were developed will resume. The post Washington waste coming to WIPP appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The Best of Carlsbad awards packed the house at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center with more 1,000 Carlsbad residents, business owners and local leaders honoring the best the Cavern City has to offer. The post Relive our favorite moments from Best of Carlsbad awards ceremony appeared first on Carlsbad

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Pirates Sail Through Rio Grande, 47-6 Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35

Homestake Seeks Alternate Concentration Limits for Uranium Mill Site Cleanup Kathy Helms Special To Cibola Citizen Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35

The Camel Corps Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Wed, 09/16/2026 - 05:35

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 party asks the Supreme Court to rule by Friday, before military and overseas ballots will be shipped out.

Tuesday (Sept. 15), the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously advanced Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (NM-03) H.R. 4598, Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Wate…

On this bonus episode of "Voices of Taos," Tempo editor Lynne Robinson talks with award winning photographer Donald Graham. Graham’s latest show, Taos Icons, opens September 10 at Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. It features eight portraits taken...

Artesia rallied past Carlsbad 3-1 Tuesday night in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Stadium.

The increase is primarily driven by a rise in rabies cases among bats this year — though the reason for that remains unknown.

Artesia girls volleyball defeat Carlsbad.

Artesia volleyball defeats Hobbs.

TUCUMCARI – With new entertainment and a little better weather, an estimated 1,300 people attended the 14th annual Fired Up festival in the city's historic railroad plaza. Connie Loveland, executive director of Tucumcari MainStreet that organizes the event, said the attendance figure used an average from people-counters. Fired Up drew

Oracle noted there is no holdup on Doña Ana County construction permits for buildings at the site that don’t require air quality permits.

Individuals whose identifying details match those of leaders at Oracle and Clayco donated roughly $75,000 to Deb Haaland.

Haaland and HullHow can the Republican candidate for governor run an effective campaign if the industry most critical to their fundraising is not going all-in? That’s the dilemma confronting GOP standard-bearer Gregg Hull.In his latest financial report covering June 28 through Sept. 7, we count about $300,000 in direct and

She cast the closer relationship as rooted not just in trade but in shared democratic values.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Artesia native Krista Bartock remembered watching the attacks as a teenager and honored the first responders who never came home. The flight nurse handed out refreshments as firefighters and community members climbed Bulldog Bowl’s stairs 22 times, recreating the World Trade Center’s height and

Artesia residents gathered downtown Sept. 12 for the monthly Oil Patch Market at Heritage Plaza, where local vendors sold homemade planters, baked goods, snacks, caps and other unique items. Food trucks, music and family fundraising activities added to the event. The next market is scheduled for Nov. 7 during Balloons,

Retired Marine combat veteran and Air Force chaplain Jeff Swanson argues that deep cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs threaten care and benefits, particularly for rural New Mexico veterans. He praises Rep. Gabe Vasquez for pursuing bipartisan legislation on healthcare access, GI Bill support, veteran employment, and food assistance,

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Colorado Lt. Gov. toured the property in Hesperus, learning from the corps members and honoring Sept. 11

Artesia pulled away from Carlsbad with three second-half goals to win 4-1 in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry Tuesday night. The post Artesia Lady Bulldogs Pull Away from Carlsbad in Eddy County Soccer Rivalry appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

This summer's second round of flash flooding in Gallup has caused damage to homes and businesses, prompting local leaders to discuss infrastructure challenges and disaster preparation efforts.

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SOCORRO — New Mexico House Republicans are hosting a Legislative Water Task Force today at New Mexico Tech to examine the state’s water supply, growing demand and long…

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is highlighting the results of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program providing the public with …

Ask Helena Waggoner Collins how she feels about hitting a century old on Monday, she’ll give you the kind of unfiltered, simultaneous truth that only a hundred years o…

A lease agreement between the city of Roswell — specifically its Parks and Recreation Department — and the Roswell Invaders baseball team organization for continued us…

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico on Monday announced the sentencing of Scott A. Spiro as part of a nationwide enforcement action…

Fort Sill Apache donates laptops For the Headlight The Fort Sill Chiricahua-Warm Springs Apache Tribe has donated 90 laptops to Deming Cesar Chavez Ch...

By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The Deming City Council will finally vote on the city’s fiscal year 2022 audit during today’s meeting, set for 5:3...

Youth initiative overshadowed by ethics allegations By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Youth disengagement and a contentious exchange between Luna C...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the City of Sunland Park broke ground on construction of Calle Carrosel and Obregon in the Anapra neighborhood. The groundbreaking marks the fourth phase of the street construction project. The project will reubuild the streets with new concrete, accessible sidewalks, driveway pads and other

Individuals whose identifying details match those of leaders at Oracle and Clayco donated roughly $75,000 to Deb Haaland.

Santa Fe Public Schools leaders point to ongoing reforms, including lessening reliance on digitally delivered instruction.

There are substantial partisan divides on press freedom, with Democrats more likely to prioritize press freedom and see it as threatened, comp…

Congress has been informally notified about the pending deal.

The two state House rivals struck similar tones on issues including concerns about data centers and changing the state's name.

Blackstone and TXNM Energy have proposed a new customer rate credit more than double the original proposal.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information on the technology. According to the police department,

Albuquerque – On September 14th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to a Dollar General in regards to two victims leaving their home due to a domestic violence incident. According to the criminal complaint, police made contact with the calling victims and they stated 47-year-old Isaac CdeBaca got into

Texas has a history going back to the Republic of Texas of making claims on New Mexico as well as invading during the Civil War.

Oracle noted there is no holdup on Doña Ana County construction permits for buildings at the site that don't require air quality permits.

The increase is primarily driven by a rise in rabies cases among bats this year — though the reason for that remains unknown.

Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland outraised Republican Gregg Hull during New Mexico’s latest campaign-finance reporting period. But a line-by-line review of the candidates’ actual reports shows a much more complicated picture than the topline numbers alone: Haaland is operating a heavily nationalized, high-volume fundraising and campaign apparatus, while Hull’s donor

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday moved forward on a sweeping bipartisan bill that would set national standards for college athletes’ compensation. The measure breezed through its first procedural vote that needed 60 senators to advance, 74-24. The legislation is the latest congressional push to overhaul the college sports

New Mexico state agencies failed to spend roughly a quarter of the millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds they received in the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new report from the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office.

The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider and the private equity firm looking to acquire it on Tuesday asked state regulators to approve a revised merger application that company officials say would help the company invest in New Mexico’s aging electric grid and give customers direct rebates. The

The Trump administration will comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s order this week blocking new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s elections, but President Donald Trump was right to attack the ruling, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a wide-ranging White House press conference Tuesday. Concerns about the

The official poverty rate in the United States dipped slightly by half a percentage point last year to a historic low of 10.2%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. The supplemental poverty rate, a more holistic figure that includes an individual’s non-cash resources, remained essentially unchanged at 13.1%,

Artesia pulled away from Carlsbad with three second-half goals to win 4-1 in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry Tuesday night.

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel sidestepped questions about FBI agents at polling places in the midterm elections at a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday that also featured a tense exchange between GOP Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey. With the November midterm elections

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham levied criticism Monday against the National Governors Association, which she characterized as “feckless.” Lujan Grisham and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also discussed how to dialogue constructively and reach bipartisan solutions.

Albuquerque – Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, of Marion, South Carolina, has plead guilty to the 2024 kidnapping, carjacking and killing of Florence County EMS worker Phonesia Machado-Fore. Evidence gathered during the investigation showed that Smith entered Machado-Fore’s Marion home on March 13, 2024, kidnapped her and took her to a

The proposed 158-home Camino Verde subdivision would have been built in the foothills north of N.M. 599 near Las Campanas.

Work on the project is scheduled to run through mid-October and will take place at night, according to a city news release.

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Utility customers in the village of Santa Clara will see their landfill fee double on their November bills, after the Board of Trustees approved a new...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The U.S. Postal Service has begun a feasibility study on permanently closing the Mule Creek post office, which would ...

WASHINGTON — Three former U.S. Education Department secretaries and the union representing agency workers on Tuesday urged the department’s top watchdog to investigate the cost and impact of mass firings last year. Former U.S. Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John B. King Jr., who led the department during the Obama

WASHINGTON — The cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has exceeded $40 billion and the war will continue to cost taxpayers between $2 billion and $3 billion per month, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The ongoing bombing campaign, which President Donald Trump

In a brief blog post with few details published on Monday, Google announced it is “exploring” a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico. The tech giant’s announcement did not say what type of data center it hopes to build in Lea County, which includes the oil-rich Permian Basin,

Staff Reports A flood watch will take affect for McKinley County starting at noon Sept. 16. It will last through the night. Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy

The Carlsbad Current-Argus and El Rito Media hosted the banquet and awards ceremony, culminating months of submissions and voting for 101 categories or local businesses, nonprofits and the people that define the heart and generosity of the Carlsbad community. The post Carlsbad Current-Argus honors the ‘Best of Carlsbad’ appeared first

The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name…

Prosecutors allege Jason Duboise shot and killed a man in an arroyo; Duboise said the victim was harassing his sister-in-law.

Declining birth rates mean fewer students. And that means more districts grappling with whether to close or merge schools. “The big shrink” is how Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab, described what is happening nationally. “When there are fewer young people, obviously it’s going to change the shape

Former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s latest campaign filings show she has raised roughly $3.4 million over the last several months, nearly four times as much as her Republican opponent Gregg Hull.

County Road 329 closed indefinitely; flash flood warning issued for Southwest Colorado

ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The harvest season is here, ready to bring fall vibes with wine, live music and local vendors back to La Viña Winery for the 2026 Harvest Wine Festival. The two-day festival takes place Sept. 19-20 from noon to 7 p.m. at La Viña Winery in Anthony,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new […]

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

Lawmakers raised concerns about the timing of the proposal amid high gas prices and New Mexico's revenue windfalls.

Renewable energy projects leased on state land are expected to bring in billions of dollars for New Mexico in the years to come, State Land Office officials told legislators Monday. The 55 active green energy projects, such as solar and wind farms, brought in $8 million in revenue this year,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new advisory board and see new AI rules for city tech vendors after the City Council approved a trio of ordinances

Nelson Bridger, 10, holds the book Durango & La Plata County Then and Now on Saturday that has some of his now pictures printed in it. Nelson shot nine photos that show the now places around the county. Several other...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces artist Adrián Aguirre will be celebrated at a reception at The Mad Hatter Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25. Agurrie is the recipient of a 2026 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, making him the sixth individual artist from Las Cruces

The cast of the series, which focuses on three middle-aged couples, features Fey as well as Colman Domingo and Will Forte.

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements.

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján, center left, meets with hospital leaders at Alta Vista Regional Hospital on Sept. 1. Supporting access to health care in rural areas of the state was the focus of Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s recent visit to Las Vegas. On Sept. 1, the U.S. senator from New

Leaders of a Colorado company seeking to open a uranium mine in New Mexico promised lawmakers at a recent legislative hearing that they won’t leave a “mess” behind if they are granted federal and state permits to extract the mineral over the course of two decades near Mount Taylor.

Colorado among 24 states that sued to stop president’s executive order

New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million […]

He said in a social media post Tuesday that the justices who opposed him were “not the people I interviewed.”

New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million available to spend. Republican Gregg Hull’s bank account had just 1/7th of that available. This story was originally published at

Suspect faces indecent exposure and sexual assault on a child

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Students at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) took to the microphone last Wednesday evening for a night centered on poetry, storytelling and the […]

The U.S. military says it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week that were trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran.

Staff Reports SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country but whose remains have gone unclaimed will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with full military honors Sept. 17, through New Mexico’s Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program. The public is invited to stand as family

Staff Reports UPDATE: Aliyah Ann Gray has been located. Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old. Alliyah Ann Gray is a 5′ 4″ Native American girl who weighs about 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown/black hair. A family member reported Gray missing

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland raised roughly $3.4 million between June 28, 2026, and Sept. 7, 2026, according to recent campaign filings, compared with approximately $934,000 that her Republican opponent Gregg Hull raised. Former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s latest campaign filings show she

Shelter celebrates 55 years of service and project completion

All proceeds go toward more than 20 organizations supporting children and families

New Mexico’s first school accreditation review found 578 of 830 schools approved with conditions, while 67 received federal supervisory designations.

DEMING – The man who attempted to rob the main First New Mexico Bank in Deming while armed with a hatchet has been sentenced to The post Las Cruces Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Deming Bank Robbery appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

An 18-year-old from Mifflin County died from a severe neurological complication of the virus.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told a conference Monday that the U.S. has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons” capable of defending agains…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 8 and 14, 2026: Joey Dimas, APO Arrest Order. Arlene Gonzales, Breaking and Entering, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Eugene Montano, APO Arrest Order. Richard Armijo, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Paul Chavez,

When the cost of gas goes up, there are big signs along the roadway announcing the hike. The signs in the grocery store aren’t as big, but increases in the cost of food are clearly marked for all to see. When the cost of healthcare goes up, as it just

Cloudcroft volleyball overcame early errors to sweep Hagerman after a competitive start from the Bobcats. The post Cloudcroft volleyball works hard for sweep over Hagerman appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Ruidoso boys soccer overcame an early 2-2 tie with Portales, scoring five unanswered goals en route to an 8-3 victory Sept. 12. The post Ruidoso boys soccer defeats Portales appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The Ruidoso Public Library’s new countywide book delivery program brings requested books and audiobooks to drop-off locations. The post Books hit the Boulevard appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Sheriff’s Office says man advanced toward law enforcement with a knife

Clovis police early on the morning of Sept. 12 received a call that detention center officers were “pinned down by gunfire.” But no one was injured and the reported gunshots may have been fired west of the facility and not intended for the officers. Police said they found 11 casings

The New Mexico Racing Commission is considering its legal options after a judge ruled it doesn’t have the authority to relocate a racino license to Clovis, Executive Director Ismael “Izzy” Trejo said Monday. Meanwhile, an attorney for the competition — Zia Park in Hobbs — believes it would now take

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, eastern New Mexico marked the anniversary with ceremonies last week, one at sunrise in Portales and a second at midday in Clovis. Each drew residents, first responders and elected officials to reflect on the tragic events of that morning. Portales: alarms

TUCUMCARI – New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales apparently was feeling a bit nostalgic about his final few months in office. During a speech at the annual Constitution Day ceremony on Sept. 10 at Mesalands Community College, the term-limited No. 2 Democratic official in New Mexico's government praised two Republicans.

LUBBOCK -- Junior Roselia Morales finished in second place with a time of 12 minutes, 28 seconds to lead the way as the Clovis Ladycats cross country team finished in third place at the Lubbock Christian University Chap Invitational on Sept. 12. Brooke Newcomer finished in 25th place with a

When Curry County property owners see a 10% tax hike in October, commissioners want to be sure it's known: they approved the increase because they had to, but the tax change didn't come from them. A two-mill levy for Clovis Municipal Schools that was approved by voters last November will

LAREDO, Texas – Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team outlasted winless Sul Ross State in five sets on Sept. 11 before losing to host Texas A&M International in a Lone Star Conference Challenge. The Greyhounds (3-7) rallied for a 19-25, 20-25, 25-21, 32-30, 15-11 victory over the Lobos (0-10), then

Curry Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: - Brandon Jared Garcia, 27, failure to comply with specific requirements (attempt) - Angela Cagle, 47, probation violation - Matthew Eric Thomas Jones, 28, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, assault upon a peace officer and

Two 15-year-old boys and their parents have filed a complaint for damages against Logan Municipal Schools, a principal and a substitute teacher after the teens were unsuccessfully searched for vape devices two years ago. Joseph Gurule and Tamiqua Gutierrez, along with two minors identified only by initials, filed the lawsuit

Today *City of Portales Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board – 9:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 3 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: Ruthann Kelly at 575-763-9487 Thursday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority - 2 p.m., ENMWUA

On this date … 1933: A Farm Holiday picnic in Forrest attracted about 600 people. The Tucumcari Daily News reported 4,000 to 5,000 had been expected, but many farmers were "too busy to attend because of working in wheat fields." 1941: The Quay County school board decided not to dismiss

TUCUMCARI – The Quay County Commission tasked County Manager Angie Gonzales to schedule a special meeting on the placement for a future monument of the United States’ key historical documents. A philanthropist from North Carolina through the Foundation Forward nonprofit organization is giving the county seven laser-etched, stainless-steel documents weighing

TUCUMCARI — A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against the Quay County Commission, city of Tucumcari and several police and corrections officers after her arrest and alleged subsequent injuries at the county jail two years ago. Rachel Potter filed the suit in Tucumcari district court on Aug. 25. It

ALAMOGORDO -- Juniors Andres Chabes and Ray Moses each scored a goal as the Clovis Wildcats soccer team defeated Belen 2-0 in a neutral site game on Sept. 11 in Alamogordo. Senior Damian Navarrette had an assist. Junior goalkeeper Alexander Ochoa went uncontested in the cage. Chabes scored the lone

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission on Sept. 10 voted 3-1 to terminate its contract with City Attorney Rick Queener after less than three months on the job. Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Brito and Commissioners CJ Oglesby and Jerry Lopez voted to end the contract with the Farwell-based lawyer who grew

TUCUMCARI – The Tucumcari City Commission on Sept. 10 approved an application for $500,000 in state funds to replace water meters citywide. The request to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Rural Infrastructure Program aims to replace about 1,800 meters, Public Works Director Stephen Salas said. The funds would require no

TUCUMCARI -- Tucumcari High School received $5,000 in funding from T-Mobile and is in the running for a football field transformation grand prize valued at $1 million. THS was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights, a national competition celebrating small-town football and

MELROSE – Sophomore Braylan Morgan posted a double-double with 11 kills and 14 digs as Melrose remained perfect for the season with a 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 sweep of Tatum on Sept. 10. Freshman Caydence Potacki led the Lady Buffs (8-0) in kills with 13 while adding five aces and a

PORTALES — The 61st Eastern New Mexico University College Daze Rodeo gets under way on Thursday night. In addition to the competition, a local legend will be featured under the spotlight. Albert Flinn, whose storied ENMU rodeo career began when he competed in bareback and bull riding in 1964, will

By many counts, my mother could be a mild-mannered woman, but there were times when she got her dander up, like nobody’s business. I was reminded of that last week when I came across a white plastic bucket that still bears the threats she penned on it one day when

Data centers best path for keeping Clovis growing Regarding plans for the Clovis City Commission to consider a moratorium on AI data centers when they meet at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday: One of our favorite sayings is: “The advantage of living in eastern New Mexico is you can only control

Why do so many beg for a big, authoritarian government involving itself in every facet of their lives? Even when it violently destroys their liberty and violates their rights every day? What could possibly be going on in their minds to make this seem like a good thing? Have these

Last Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City. Seems like yesterday, and the nation came together for at least the first term of George W. Bush. Every year the date sneaks up on me and I get a touch of melancholy.

SAN JON - After years in the making, construction on a new school building has officially begun in San Jon. Members of the district's school board and administrators, donning hard hats and work-safety vests, dug into the ground with gold-painted shovels just east of the current campus during a groundbreaking

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in […]

A five-person emergency lift at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant plunged 1,600 feet after its cable snapped during testing, intensifying concerns about aging hoist infrastructure and workplace safety. While no one was injured, union officials and watchdogs criticized the Department of Energy and contractor SIMCO for inadequate transparency and prioritizing

The chief executive officer for Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis was 'released' on Wednesday morning, hospital board member Brad Bender told The News. Board members were informed on Wednesday by Presbyterian Healthcare officials that Bill Priest was leaving but no additional information was provided. "It just seemed weird," Bender

Curry County has a new magistrate court building. It cost $17 million and took almost three years to complete, but officials said it has resolved security issues, allowing litigants and judges to feel safer. "This is an important milestone for Curry County," said New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Julie

HENDERSON, Nev. — Guard Bryce Cabeldue was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders from the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 10. Cabeldue, a Clovis High School alum, was placed on waivers by the Seahawks on Sept. 8, one day prior to the season-opener against New England. Cabeldue was a

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in rate credits and low-income bill payments, among other incentives, and offering to create a New Mexico-run board, in an effort

The University of New Mexico Hospital will hold its third annual Diabetes Awareness Fair on September 19 in Albuquerque. The event offers free health screenings and educational resources focused on diabetes management. Volunteer Sue Jensen shares how support from UNM changed her approach after diagnosis.

State officials argue rolling out the program as a pilot will be more manageable and bring raises to under-prioritized workers.

Western New Mexico University's women's golf team finished tied for fourteenth out of sixteen teams at the RJGA Shootout at Estrella. The Mustangs will compete next month at Midwestern State Invitational.

Eastern New Mexico volleyball will open its home schedule against Texas A&M International on September 18 before facing Texas A&M-Kingsville on September 19 inside Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena. The Greyhounds look to improve their standing following mixed results at last week's tournament.

By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 […]

Prosecutors dropped child abuse charges against the mother of a 12-year-old boy who hadn’t gone to school for two years, as he was living alone. Meanwhile, the boy’s grandfather has been wanted on a warrant since shortly after the case was filed last year. The charge of child abuse against

Fans helped rescue “Coyote vs. Acme” from corporate shelving, bringing the New Mexico-filmed Looney Tunes comedy to theaters after a lengthy campaign. The film’s box-office success highlights the power of public support while offering a hopeful note for New Mexico’s struggling production industry, whose workers remain as persistent as Wile

By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 lawsuit and the Pueblo of Sandia’s claims of ownership of 10,000 acres in perpetuity. The act designated the land in

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Himalayan Kitchen will host an all-you-can-eat buffet for fundraiser

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail ballots for this year’s midterm elections. The unsigned, one-paragraph order upheld a Massachusetts federal court’s injunction on a U.S. Postal Service rule until after Nov.

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SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country, but whose remains have gone unclaimed, will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with ful…

SANTA FE — New Mexico has completed a three‑day statewide forum focused on improving information sharing and strengthening Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)…

Last week, Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings was able to do something somewhat rare during a city council meeting: Vote on an agenda item.

Portions of roads on the west and southwest sides of Roswell Air Center will be closed during daytime hours during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (We…

Move-in kits help newly housed residents feel more secure, at home

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces man faces several charges, including child abuse, after he allegedly urinated on a toddler on Sunday, documents said. Officers went to a home on Spitz Street for a domestic disturbance. Documents said when they arrived, they spoke with a woman and her

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The federal government is going after thousands of people suspected of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers through their participation in a COVID-19 pandemic program meant to protect small businesses and workers, Vice President JD Vance said Monday. The government is permanently suspending 870,000 people from

Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Monday evening, the first time he’s been seen in public since being hospitalized more than 90 days ago. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized in June and said on July 12 he would enter a rehabilitation center after a fall at home. In

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revoke limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that run on coal and natural gas, according to regulatory documents Administrator Lee Zeldin signed Monday. The administration framed the action to repeal 2024 limits on greenhouse gas emissions from virtually all power plants other

Albuquerque – There is heavy police activity in the 500 block of La Veta Dr, which is near La Veta and Grand Ave NE. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department are currently attempting to negotiate with a barricaded suspect. Multiple streets in the area are blocked off. While on scene,

Staff Reports Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 31-year-old. Naldo Ryan Francis is a 5′ 8″ Native American man who weighs about 145 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. A family member reported Francis missing on Sept. 14. He was last seen

Staff Reports The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of McKinley County for Sept. 14 due to thunderstorms. Residents can expect flash flooding in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other areas with poor drainage and low-lying areas. The areas

New Mexico state Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s latest campaign-finance report is in, and the spending pattern previously documented by the Piñon Post did not end with the earlier filings. The Shiprock lawmaker’s First General Report, filed Sept. 14 with the New Mexico Secretary of State, shows another $6,797.40 in campaign expenditures,

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Attorney General Raúl Torrez will host the “Keeping Kids Safe” Town Hall in Las Cruces on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Torrez will meet with community members, discuss his mission to keep kids safe online and legislative proposals

Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.

Vasquez and CunninghamWhat’s with Greg Cunningham’s obsession with border security and crime? Doesn’t he know those issues have fallen down the list of voter concerns as an economic tidal wave heads towards the state in the form of inflation? Won’t the economy (and Trump) be the deciding factors in his

Sunday rain relieves some burden; unlikely to extinguish blaze

Aggressive attacks, reports reach record levels, including recent attempted break-in that ended with animal being shot

Between 100-150 people filled the bleachers inside the Alta Vista Elementary gymnasium in Questa Thursday evening (Sept. 10) for a raucus special meeting of the Village of Questa Council regarding Kit Carson Electric Co-op’s green hydrogen …

A quick but intense rainstorm washed mud across Florida Road Monday in Durango. The mudslide led to the brief closure of Florida Road from 15th Street to the roundabout while crews cleared the debris. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald) A quick but...

An electronic billboard on the south side of the I-40 exit at Wyoming Boulevard displays a message from Veterans For Peace Chapter 63, which serves Albuquerque and Central and Southern […]

Albuquerque’s Fuego 505 out-smashed seven rivals to claim the Blind Judging crown at the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, while Aztec’s Badlands Burgers & Brews won […]

WildEarth Guardians has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for missing a deadline to decide whether the Pecos pupfish warrants threatened-species protections. Native to southeast New Mexico and West Texas, the fish faces dwindling river flows, industrial water use and oil and gas development. Agricultural and industry groups oppose

New Mexico’s rising spending has not improved poor outcomes in child well-being or education, argues Rep. Mark Duncan. He says the state’s welfare “snare net” penalizes families for earning more through benefit cliffs, while administrative waste and weak accountability persist. Duncan calls for work-focused reforms, expanded career programs, and electing

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors […]

Bennie “Peaty” Juarez’s journey from Tularosa to becoming Dallas’s first Hispanic judge resists a tidy rags-to-riches narrative. His story opens onto New Mexico’s layered history: Hispano ancestry, Indigenous and colonial legacies, family instability, the Cristero War, and a Tularosa orphanage run by Mexican sisters displaced by religious persecution. The post

The White Sands Balloon Invitational returns after a two-year hiatus, with Realtors Jake Roberts and Jessica Cole leading efforts to revive the 34-year tradition. Sixteen balloons are expected to launch September 19 at White Sands National Park and September 20 at Ed Brabson Balloon Park, as organizers promote tourism and

An Otero County jury found Alamogordo’s Ty Huntington guilty of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the 2024 shooting death of Mario Reyna. Prosecutors said a dispute over a $2,500 truck escalated when Huntington confronted Reyna at his home, shot him in the abdomen and fled in the truck. Huntington

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors voted 6-3 to pass the Virtual Currency Ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Stephanie Telles, banning cryptocurrency ATMs, also known as bitcoin

Rain, hail and lightning passed through Durango about 2:30 p.m. Monday

By Camillo Cretara, The Paper. — Elkhorn Media’s “Bands of Enchantment,” An Emmy Award-winning music series recorded right here in Albuquerque every September, returns with a multi-day concert/TV show taping […]

On Friday, Sept 11 our nation marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with somber ceremonies across the country. In New York at Ground Zero Memorial Park, the names of all […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – Artist Alex Ponca Stock explores the beauty of being alive and what death can teach us in Particle and the Wave: Oracles and Symbols […]

Deb Haaland shared updates about community engagement in Las Cruces, cultural celebrations in New Mexico, and water protection efforts in Arizona through a series of tweets posted on September 14, 2026.

Impresario Joe West invites audiences to experience noir terror and titillation during the four-week run of Theater of Death: Absinthe At Midnight. This selection of original one-act plays explores the thin line between creativity and insanity. The performances will be in a different town every weekend the month of October

The Mora Claims Office will permanently close on Oct. 2, but in-person help will still be available in Mora for residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and flooding. The closure comes as FEMA has compensated the majority of Mora claimants, paying out $1.28 billion for individual and business

Yearling female was from One Ear pack that state wildlife officials say has been preying on livestock in Grand and Jackson counties

Weed fugitive Stephen Campbell, 76, was sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for stealing a deceased classmate’s identity, obtaining passports and benefits under his name, and possessing a firearm as a fugitive. Campbell had evaded an attempted murder case for more than 40 years before an FBI raid led

A look at fishing conditions across New Mexico.

Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland welcomed Joe Biden’s former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Las Cruces on Sunday, tying their campaigns to one of the Biden administration’s highest-profile former Cabinet officials — whose four years overseeing the nation’s transportation system were marked by a series

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho families already leaning on St. Felix Pantry for groceries will soon get help with another budget-buster: diapers. The pantry launches its new Diaper Pantry program with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The kickoff runs noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at 4020 Barbara Loop SE,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body shut the door Thursday on a Maverik gas station planned for the corner of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, voting to deny the site plan over concerns that traffic would still flood a residential street even after a late compromise

The Pojoaque Valley Elks hosted the Aztec High School Tigers during the Elks’ homecoming game Friday (9/4). They shut the Tigers out, 37-0.

Bulldogs in a romp.

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By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Food Basket stores in Silver City and Bayard are under new ownership, according to a statement from their longtim...

APD is investigating a fatal, overnight crash that occurred in the area of Eubank Blvd. and Juan Tabo Blvd., N.E. Officers responded Saturday around 11:20 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash. The driver of a black 2015 Audi A3 died on scene. The driver of a silver Hyundai Elantra was transported

NM State rallied from an early 16-point deficit to tie Hawaii in the third quarter but fell 29-19 Saturday night in Honolulu.

City of Durango Monday, Sept. 14 Business Improvement District special meeting, 9 a.m., BID office, 850 ½ Main Ave Suite 2 Durango Renewal Partnership (URA) Board, 4:30 p.m., Microsoft Teams Tuesday, Sept. 15 City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith...

Alamogordo police officers shot and killed a 50-year-old man on Aug. 26 following a call of a suicidal man armed with a rifle. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating the police shooting. Four officers shot at Keith Charles Cowgill at his home, after he walked out of

This Caramel Apple Torte layers tender cinnamon-sautéed apples over a buttery, sour-cream cake, then finishes with a rich brown sugar caramel glaze. Perfect for fall entertaining or cozy desserts, it’s delicious warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Add a pinch of New Mexico red

Tularosa native Tina Cordova brought New Mexico’s downwinders’ story to the United Nations, describing generations of cancer and loss linked to the 1945 Trinity nuclear test. As co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, Cordova recounted her family’s medical history, advocated for federal compensation, and connected New Mexico’s experience to

Record 148 athletes compete in 6th annual triathlon; Megan Ravenscraft dominates Olympic race

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, bringing local families together to celebrate the start of fall. The festival featured activities and resources for families, including a pumpkin decorating contest, community

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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidance and extended a statewide standing order allowing eligible people to The post New Mexico Issues Guidance for 2026–2027 COVID-19 Vaccines appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

LAS CRUCES – Artists have until midnight September 14, 2026, to submit work for Art Stop 2027, a rotating public art exhibit displayed at bus The post Las Cruces Art Stop Submissions Due September 14 appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

LAS CRUCES – Nearly $2.84 million in state funding will help the City of Las Cruces acquire approximately 6.49 acres for a proposed affordable housing The post Las Cruces Plans Land Purchase for Future Affordable Senior Housing appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on its Oversight Committee. Applications must be submitted by 5 The post Las Cruces Seeks Applicants for Two Oversight Committee Vacancies appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

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[caption id="attachment_108359" align="alignnone" width="286"] [/caption] By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The Grant County Commission voted...

Doña Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.

DEMING – The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will open registration for its 2026 Adult Indoor Volleyball League at 9 a.m. Tuesday, The post Las Cruces Adult Volleyball Registration Opens September 29 appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

The Durango Pride Festival Parade walks up Main Avenue on Saturday and strolling through the middle of the Durango Farmers market before eventually settling in Buckley Park for a festival. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

The world premiere of “Acid Western” comes to the Rio Grande Theatre Sept. 12 with trick roping, live music, immersive video art and interactive storytelling.

Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham are set to debate Oct. 16 on KRQE in the NM-02 race. Vasquez also says Cunningham has not responded to a Spanish-language Univision debate challenge.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd makes low-profile trip through Southwest Colorado

Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years for his role in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting but will be eligible for parole after 25 years under New Mexico’s juvenile code.

Bulldogs win 53-0.

Española Public Schools is reminding students, families and community members that clear bags are required at district athletic events — a safety measure district officials say has already been in place for several years. Interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego-Sanchez said the clear bag requirement is not a new policy and

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez went on the offensive against Republican challenger Greg Cunningham after Cunningham used a nationally televised GOP convention speech to hammer crime, border security and fentanyl in New Mexico — accusing his opponent of abandoning New Mexicans to “kiss the ring” of President Donald Trump. Cunningham,

The Artesia Downtown Lions Club’s Students of the Month include Paisley Phillips, Lucas Atkins, Karli Horner and George Blackburn. Their accomplishments span 4-H, FFA, sports, student leadership and National Honor Society.

A flea-market tintype purchased for $10 may show Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other figures together in 1880.

Las Vegas video producers Jim Terr and Pony Vigil attended the recent New Mexico film conference, sponsored by Shoot New Mexico, celebrating the opening of The Lot film stage facility, which was converted from the old G.E. warehouses by a State film grant. Video producer Jim Terr represents several film

Architects, engineers and former mayors chime in about civic campus

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during 9/11. Members of the NMSU Army ROTC, along with campus police and fire departments and members from the City of Las Cruces police and

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Discussion among Roswell city councilors on Thursday about Resolution 26-57 — an item that stems from the cyber theft of $375,000 from the city of Roswell in June — st…

When Karina Ortiz and Adriana Acosta founded Zia Suicide Awareness, they envisioned more than just an event. They created a space for healing, open conversation and hope.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday highlighted the critical role that new ballistics testing machines he secured helped law enforcement identify and ar…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help clean up sections of the office’s 240-…

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Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network it’s dism…

U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) reforestation efforts in the Lincoln National Forest have successfully wrapped up for the 2026 season, marking a major step forward in the…

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

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department announced the retirement of Detective Ricky Bardwell on its Facebook account on Tuesday, September 1. After 22 years of service with the LCPD, Detective Ricky Bardwell is officially closing out one chapter and beginning a well-earned new one, LCPD said.

Albuquerque – The officers from the Albuquerque Police Department have responded to reports of a man who was waiving a gun and fired shots in the neighborhood on 4th St between Montano Rd NW and Placitas Rd NW. The police activity remains ongoing as officers work to locate the man.

The Artesia Bulldogs secured their first win of the season with a dominant victory over Deming.

Local actress prepares for her move out of town

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. Dominguez was 17 at the time of the shooting and was the last of four suspects

An investigation by Searchlight New Mexico examines how a 13-year-old Hobbs student who reported rape at school was disbelieved by administrators and police, disciplined with on-campus suspension and ultimately homeschooled. Experts say officials failed to apply trauma-informed, legally required scrutiny amid broader allegations of sexual violence and weak state and

Victims were taking part in aerial surveillance flight

Local attorney has background in prosecution and criminal defense

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Following a guilty verdict on first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez for his involvement in the Young Park mass shooting, he has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences. Deputy Court Clerk for Douglas Driggers, Christy French, told KTSM 9 News that Gustavo Dominguez was

Award-winning writer Jessica Alexander will give a free public reading at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in NMSU’s CMI Theater, followed by a discussion.

LAS CRUCES – Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Las Cruces Sunday, September 13, for a Democratic campaign event ahead of November’s general The post Pete Buttigieg to Visit Las Cruces for Democratic Campaign Event appeared first on Las Cruces Today .

Stair climb marks 25th anniversary, carries memory to a new generation

Front page of the Sept. 10, 1973 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The Montezuma Hot Springs property, which was presented to the Las Vegas Y.M.C.A. through the generosity of the Santa Fe railroad some 18 months ago, has been sold to the National Bible Play society, represented in the

State health officials said the decrease may be a sign that additional education and prevention measures are paying off.

SUN Staff Report One person died in the Santa Claran Casino Hotel parking lot Thursday morning after a suspected overdose. A caller phoned 911 at 9:38 a.m. and reported that a white Ford truck was parked in front of the bowling alley and an ambulance was needed. The called was

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

Firefighters, some wearing full gear, and members of the public climbed the equivalent of 110 stories to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham used a national stage in Dallas Thursday to put New Mexico’s crime, border and fentanyl problems at the center of his campaign against Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, delivering a roughly four-minute address at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention. Cunningham, a retired Albuquerque police

Foliage roughly a week ahead of typical schedule in many places

While a judge found a Velarde man a danger to the community after he allegedly shot at his neighbor, she ordered him to be released on bail after finding prosecutors hadn’t met their burden to prove that incarceration pending trial was the only solution. District Judge Anastasia Martin wrote on

National Geographic photographer and filmmakers Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko named next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers For the News-Sun National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko as the next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers.

Lea County Veterans Memorial is officially open Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Flags rose, the Lovington High School Band played and a multi-agency honor guard presented the colors Wednesday morning as about 100 people gathered to dedicate the Lea County Veterans Memorial in downtown Lovington. The dedication ceremony was held on

Lea commissioners approve imposition of 2026 property tax rates Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Board of County Commissioners ordered the county assessor to impose the 2026 state property tax rates, most of which will hold steady from last year. During a special county commission meeting Tuesday morning, Ave

Residents say concerns have been long ongoing near the school

Oracle Vice President Mahesh Thiagarajan and Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, updated commissioners on the project.

A Chama man will be held without bail pending trial after a judge found him to be a danger to the community and his alleged 13-year-old victim, following an alleged violent outburst involving a knife. After a combined preliminary and dangerousness hearing on Aug. 25, District Judge Anastasia Martin bound

An opinion column argues that past successes and failures should not dictate future expectations. Rather than relying on “in my experience” to predict outcomes, readers should recognize how new skills, patience, and resilience have changed them. The most valuable lessons are the coping mechanisms gained through failure, which can fuel

Artesia girls’ soccer wins 1-0.

CPW, city officials stress importance of securing garbage

Little disruptions to patient services, despite major repair work

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two students from Las Cruces Public Schools were named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Centennial High School seniors Ronan Dowell and Annie Lee are among the highest-scoring entrants in New Mexico and are part of a nationwide group representing less than 1% of high school seniors,

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SANTA FE — New Mexico sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in U.S. District Court on Tuesday seeking more than $61 million to fund the National Guard’s …

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.31 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA New Mexico on Thursday. That price is 26 c…

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to inform clinicians, health departments and the public about in…

The Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) is bringing a cherished literary classic to life and on stage, presenting “Charlotte’s Web.” Directed by Dan Coleman and De…

Chaves County officials intend to make their opposition known about the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) having a new view about its responsib…

New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The agency touted the d…

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of the deadliest foreign attack on United States soil. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, including 441 first responders. Paul Eliacin, a former first responder who jumped into action at Ground Zero following the 9/11

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled

SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) - Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to the crash.

Nancy Lopez said she was “very humbled” as she spoke Wednesday morning to a crowd of around 200 people gathered at the southern end of the Roswell Relief Route for a r…

Marc David Martin May 8, 1959 — Aug 24, 2026 Marc David Martin, born on May 8, 1959 in Montreal, Canada, passed unexpectedly on August 24, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Marc lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a spirit that drew people in. Jo, his loving

A Taos man long identified by police as the suspect in the murder of two women at a mobile home park in El Prado last February has been charged in the incident over a year after the women were found dead inside a residence.

City staff reported concerns about conversations with Kip Koso

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) - A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico's name on their platforms mapping services. The request from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Congressman Gabe Vasquez

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure […]

Rosely C. Valdez, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on August 19, 2026. She was born in Velarde, New Mexico on December 8, 1934. She graduated from McCurdy Mission High School in 1954. Rosely met the love of her life, Jose, in grammar school, and they

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benedicto (Benny) Rodolfo Naranjo, who left this world on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with COPD. Benny was born on Thursday, August 4, 1938, in Santa Fe New Mexico, to his loving parents, Emilio and Mary.

Dora L. Garcia, 90, a long-time resident of Guachupangue and recently of Apple Valley in Española, NM, passed away with her loving dedicated caretaker daughter always by her side on August 19, 2026, briefly from an infection in which sepsis took hold of what her petite body could not overcome.

Frances Salazar Guillen, a lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in El Guache, New Mexico, May 13, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ross and Josephine Salazar; her husband of 72 years,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure aimed at giving the council more oversight of the city’s legal department. Councilors unanimously confirmed Joshua Boone on Wednesday night.

Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods cries as she watches a video during a her sentencing hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Tuesday in Golden. (Stephen Swofford/The Gazette via Associated Press pool) GOLDEN – A judge...

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For one weekend in September, homes throughout Sandia Heights will open their doors to art lovers as 40 local artists share everything from oil […]

You know what’s hard about going out? The timing. If a band you want to see is playing one night in town, and you get sick or lazy or are […]

Making Energy Efficiency Work for Taos County Families

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier this year, but across the border in Texas Lone Star legislators are running with the idea and holding hearings backed

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 attacks, Rio Rancho residents can pause and remember together this Friday evening at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funerals and Vista Verde Memorial Park are hosting a “Never Forget Memorial Service” at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 arrives Friday, and Rio Rancho marks it before the rest of the weekend begins. Then Sandoval County gets busy — with a beloved canine tradition, a free mayoral cookout, a gallery opening, a 30-year road race and a walk

An analysis of spending on OnlyFans, the online creator platform most popular for self-streamed porn and adult content, estimates that New Mexicans spent $37.8 million on subscriptions in 2025. That […]

It’s hard to believe the football season is a month old, but teams are already lining up for a well-deserved rest, with Española Valley and Dulce taking the week off. Pojoaque Valley at Belen 7 p.m. Friday It’s a quite difference between a non-competitive team like Wingate, which canceled its

With a numbers bump, things are looking bright for the Española Valley High School cross country teams. “The future looks pretty good,” Sundevils coach Loren Martinez said. On the boys side, a strong senior group has Martinez feeling this could be a breakthrough year. “The boys are looking really strong,”

The local big school football programs looked strong in starting off district play in a positive way. Española Valley 20, Bernalillo 16 When starting quarterback Isaiah Gallegos went down with a head injury in Friday’s first quarter, the visiting Sundevils already trailed 16-0 and things looked fairly bleak. But enter

With Mesa Vista moving to Class 1A, and with the classification no longer lumped in with 2A for the state cross country meet, the Trojans are eying some heavy metal — or rather heavy medals – when the championship rolls around in November. There also will be fewer competitors on

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Project Ranger, Castelion’s hypersonic missile manufacturing campus in Sandoval County, was named 2026 Collaborative Impact Project of the Year at the New Mexico IDEA Economic Development Excellence Awards, held during the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development at Isleta Resort & Casino last week. The award

Leonel Andrade Garcia’s murder trial, for the 2024 alleged killing of his ex-girlfriend in Chimayó, was set to start Tuesday (9/8) in Tierra Amarilla District Court. The trial is scheduled to last for nine days, including jury selection, according to the court docket. The prosecution’s witness list is 48 people-long

Firefighters continue to battle the Frijoles Fire that’s been burning for a little more than a month. The fire, three miles east of Cundiyó, began on Aug. 4 as the result of a lightning strike. It’s been fueled by timber and brush and as of Tuesday, was 79% contained. Mitigation

Federal, local, state and pueblo law enforcement leaders gathered Sept. 2 on the Plaza de Española to talk about a coordinated operation targeting Española’s top 10 offenders. Dubbed “Operation Tempest,” federal prosecutors have taken over nearly a dozen Rio Arriba County cases after local and tribal law enforcement identified the

Senator Ben Ray Luján’s campaign for a second term in the United State Senate has been less high-profile than some other statewide races, but his first campaign ad out this week is likely to get attention. In the video titled, “Bull,” Luján is seen working with supporters on his farm

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

Among items on this week’s agenda for the Roswell City Council is Resolution 26-54, which proposes the Roswell Adult Center be rebuilt at Spring River Park (now being …

County commissioners advanced an ordinance limiting use of county property, staff and records for immigration enforcement.

“I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads … have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them.”

Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.

The state must work harder to increase childcare capacity in rural, tribal and other underserved areas, an organization says.

Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center helps patients identify and address sleep disorders that can affect their health and quality of life. A restless night can be easy to dismiss as an occasional inconvenience, but consistently poor sleep can affect far more than how tired someone feels the next

Members of the band Música del Aire pose for a photograph. From left, José Apodaca, baritone; Cynthia Wooley, contralto; guitar player Linda Askew; violinist Barbara Rivers and Scott Mathis, who plays mandolin. Award-winning musician Antonia Apodaca shared Northern New Mexico music with the world – and next week, a new

Releasing an animal back into the wild still moves Española Veterinarian Kathleen Ramsay to tears, even after more than 32 years of treating sick and injured animals in the Española valley. “I’m very attached to every single one of them,” she said. “And I hope with every one, I’ve done

By Javier Sanchez I need to forget my past. Especially if I want to get to where I need to go. I’m on a path. We all are. And sometimes the only thing we have to guide us is the memory of our past experiences. But we can’t let the

To the leaders and achievers of Northern New Mexico: Thirty-eight years ago, I begin full-time ministry work initiated by a God-given burden for the people of the Española Valley. Like many of you in your own field of work, I saw a need and have done my best to meet

Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department Officers are working on apprehending an individual who fled on foot from officers. Several roadways are closed near the area of Eubank BL NE and Menaul BL NE due to this incident. At approximately 1600 hours officers responded to the area of Tramway BL

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When autumn arrives, grocery stores and farmers markets begin filling up with colorful winter squash. One of the most recognizable is the acorn squash, with its dark g…

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a “danger” warning for a harmful algae bloom at Charette Lake near Wagon Mound after samples collected last week co…

Suggested names for a new 12-acre park on East Second Street were being received by the city parks committee, but so far no new park name had been selected. Suggested …

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDW) reminds the public to keep a safe distance from wildlife and give animals plenty of room.

We will never forget that fateful day

There are only a few days in a lifetime when literally everyone can remember exactly where they were and exactly what they were doing when the world they were living i…

Not everyone has — or makes — time to see how their past efforts worked out. But U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and a good number of people on his staff did exactly …

Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists — who were affiliated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaida — hijacked four planes to commit murder/suicide…

For the Headlight Deming Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to Police Chief Sergio Lara, it is an open and ...

Albuquerque – On September 8th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received calls about a man walking around waving a knife near 2700 Carlisle Blvd. NE. A large police prescene flooded the area and found the man just north of the address. APD identified the man as Jarius Atole and said

Doña Ana County commissioners approved $15.83 million in Colonias Infrastructure Fund financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects expected to expand sewer service to more than 1,100 residents.

For 40 winters, the trails atop Bobcat Pass — Sherwood Forest, Jabberwocky and Tinkerbell, to name a few — have carried cross-country skiers across the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area. Owner Ellen Miller-Goins has navigated those...

STILLWATER, Okla. — On Sept. 1, Roswell students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for th…

Oracle told Doña Ana County commissioners Project Jupiter could seek power from a grid provider if its planned on-site system cannot secure an air permit, potentially requiring further county review.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The challenges facing New Mexico children took center stage as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with children’s advocates to discuss education, health care and […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — One of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure developers and builders wants nearly 3.5 square miles of land on the Pajarito Mesa in Bernalillo County […]

The legal back and forth in the case between Taos-based nonprofit radio station Cultural Energy, or KCEI, and the Cristobal De La Serna Land Grant continues. The land grant filed an appeal in New Mexico Supreme Court Tuesday (Sept. 8), asking the...

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

The United States has hundreds of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines and at least 33,000 posing environmental hazards, but one is finally getting cleaned up thanks to a new law New Mexico’s Senator Martin Heinrich passed establishing a pilot permitting program specifically designed to incentivize cleanups. The bipartisan Good Samaritan

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The challenges facing New Mexico children took center stage as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with children’s advocates to discuss education, health care and financial stability. The numbers show why: A single parent raising one child needs nearly $68,000 a year to cover basic

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — One of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure developers and builders wants nearly 3.5 square miles of land on the Pajarito Mesa in Bernalillo County for a solar and battery project, promising hundreds of jobs, millions in new revenue and a boost to the region’s

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a deadly, overnight shooting. Shortly after 11 PM on Tuesday, officers responded to Kaseman Hospital, located at 8300 Constitution Ave NE, after receiving a report of a man who had been shot and was dropped off in the parking

Frank “Gil” Graves, the 81-year-old co-owner of the Chili Line Depot in Tres Piedras, is asking a Taos district judge to dismiss his charges without prejudice, alleging the state violated his due process rights by failing to submit evidence ahead...

Meta wants a do-over. The New Mexico Department of Justice recently secured a major victory against the world’s largest social media company — Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta — obtaining rulings from a jury and judge that could...

An AI literacy coach and testing tool used by Taos Municipal Schools and other districts across the state is facing growing scrutiny from parents, teachers and lawmakers who are concerned about how the software records and stores young readers’...