Starting October 14 and running six days, regional astronomers in the Magdalena Astronomical Society collaborated to host the 32nd annual Enchanted Skies Star Party (ESSP), an educational event that drew over 130 enthusiasts from across the country.

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A Socorro man who reportedly opened fire in a parking lot near New Mexico Tech, killing Quentin Sisneros, will remain jailed, a judge ruled Monday. Read moreJudge rules Alvarado will remain in custody

By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent The Bayard Public Library celebrated Thanksgiving break last week with holiday crafts. Head Librarian Cindy “Renee” Provencio organized a series of activities for families to participate in, including a pumpkin and corn beaded pipe cleaner craft as well as a disguise-a-turkey craft. “My favorite

An $850,000 federal appropriation will help the Frontier Food Hub move to the next phase of its community garden and workforce training center in Bayard. The funding is a fiscal 2026 Community Funding Project — formerly referred to as an earmark — which allows members of Congress to request funding

Farmington’s downtown glowed brighter than the holiday lights Thursday night as families bundled against the chill for the “Very Chile Christmas Parade” – a witty, spicy twist on tradition that warmed hearts even in mid-30s temperatures. Candy-tossing Mustangs, marching bands and chile-themed floats drew crowds, proving the season’s magic lies

Mayor Tim Keller's campaign has filed an ethics complaint over bright yellow "I Heart Tim Keller" sweatshirts worn by homeless persons across Albuquerque.

“Cold Backed Before Coffee” is the motto Magdalena rancher and entrepreneur Charity Saulsberry has built her new café around.

As the holiday season approaches every year, large retail corporations count on American consumers to open their pocketbooks for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2010, however, another large corporation decided to leverage its marketing might to remind consumers of the smaller businesses that keep hard-earned dollars in the community.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning announced that New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Melanie Kenderdine is resigning “for personal reasons,” effective immediately. Kenderdine has held the position since May of 2024. At the time, Lujan Grisham praised Kenderdine’s reputation as “a strategic thinker in the

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker said it’s been almost a decade since Socorro has seen the type of violence it did on Wednesday with a shooting death in a parking lot n… Read moreSuspect in Socorro shooting apprehended at Magdalena residence

The sound of bagpipes filled the crisp morning air at Socorro’s Isidro Baca Park as community members gathered Saturday to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day ceremony opened with the Nationa…

For the first time in its 36-year history, the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge has been canceled, another outcome of the ongoing federal government shutdown that has furloughed refuge staff and brought cri…

More than a month after a contract expired governing the operation of a New Mexico immigrant detention facility, local officials have yet to receive any updates from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency or the facility’s private operator CoreCivic, officials told Source New Mexico on Thursday. The inter-governmental services agreement

Representatives from the City of Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico Tech, Socorro Schools, Magdalena and Socorro General Hospital came together for an Earthquake tabletop drill organized by the Socorro County Local Emergency Planning Committ…

State Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run reported on Nov. 11 on Highway 60 just west of Socorro as 38-year-old Katrina Martineau of Reserve.

From left, candidates Steven Edmondson, Ronnita Montoya, Cynthia Canner, Illiana Perez (Moderator), David Koshkin (Moderator), Jane Anderson, Selfie Anaya and Mark Martin at the Socorro School Board forum at the Loma Theatre on Tuesday. With…

In preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, EDC is compiling a list of resources in Socorro and Catron counties to help alleviate food insecurity in the coming days.

The text-based mental health support platform Counslr is now available at Aztec High School, giving students and staff access to the service since October. The app launched at Vista Nueva High School in February, and counselor Rebekah Deane shared results with Aztec High School social-emotional counselor Kimberly Thornton, who became

EDITOR'S NOTE: The suspect has been apprehended as of Friday, Nov. 21. NMSTP PRESS RELEASE "On Friday, November 21, 2025, following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided by the Socorro Police Department, New Mexico State Police agents located Anthon…

A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies, according to a Thursday press release from the New Mexico Department of Health. According to the release, testing by the Department of Health’s Scientific Laboratory Division confirmed the diagnosis and although

High school students experiencing homelessness will get $500 a month for meeting attendance and academic requirements under a state pilot program launched in November, the New Mexico Public Education Department said. The department will enroll 330 students in grades 10-12 across 12 school districts and one charter school. The Legislature

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Among the items approved was Resolution 2025-13, authorizing official representatives and signatory authorities for a state-funded preliminary engineering report on the village’s wastewater treatment and collection system. Mayor Rumpf said th…

A teacher’s use of a human skull during a Shiprock High School class on Nov. 19 led to the teacher’s removal, prompted multiple cleansing rituals and triggered a district review of cultural sensitivity policies. The incident began when a parent called the school at 12:45 p.m. to report the skull’s

Fire departments around the county have reached critically low staffing levels resulting in delayed responses to emergencies according to Socorro County Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal Fred Berger.

New Mexico Tech Interim President Jackson has been attending local meetings to promote a Student and Community Wellness Center.

Hundreds of people bundled up for the Very Chile Christmas on Historic Downtown Farmington’s Main Street, ringing in the holiday season with bands, floats, carolers and a glimpse of Santa. Choose from several print and digital subscription packages Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news

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The Socorro County Manager’s contract was unanimously terminated at a special meeting last week.

What started as a family pastime has grown into a beloved local business with statewide recognition. Read moreOrtiz Jerky: a family tradition thriving in Socorro

Sunshine and dry weather returned Friday with a chilly night ahead as temperatures fall into the 30s in the metro area and 20s tonight.

As temperatures drop, fire officials across Socorro County are warning residents to take extra precautions to prevent winter-related fires and emergencies. Read moreLocal fire officials urge winter safety

Prescribed fires were started in the Gila National Forest on Monday, and burns will continue throughout the winter, according to press releases from the U.S. Forest Service. “Prescribed fire today reduces the intensity and harmful effects of wildfire tomorrow,” said Maribeth Pecotte, Forest Service public affairs officer. “Prescribed fires reduce

When a nonpartisan organization announced it would host a town hall meeting where candidates for the highest offices in New Mexico could discuss their plans to address climate change, it posted an online flyer with 10 candidates’ headshots. By the time more than 100 people filed into an Albuquerque community

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A first-degree murder charge against an elderly Silver City man was bound over for trial Monday afternoon after a preliminary hearing in which the victim’s son and sheriff’s deputies testified. Ronald Wilson, 86, was originally charged with attempted murder, a second-degree felony, in the

The Market Street pedestrian bridge in downtown Silver City reopened Tuesday afternoon, after being closed since May. “We were trying to get it open before the parade,” said Jacqui Olea, Silver City assistant town manager and community development director. Silver City MainStreet’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade through downtown is set

Socorro is experiencing a cinematic revival as a new road-trip film is being shot across various local sites, bringing with it a wave of economic activity and community engagement.

Sherri and James Beam, the Pie Town husband-and-wife team behind High Desert BBQ Sauce, have spent the last decade transforming their homemade sauces into a full … Read moreHigh Desert BBQ takes orders from their Pie Town headquarters

Socorro County Commissioners approved the purchase of a wheel loader, two motor graders and rotary cutter at their Oct. 14 regular meeting.

For more than 50 years, La Pasadita has been a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine in Socorro, and under the leadership of Mauro Portillo Jr., the family-run restaurant continues to thrive with fresh ingredients, community ties and a deep res…

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Nearly three months have passed since Doña Ana County officials approved $165 billion in bonds for Project Jupiter, yet the controversial southern New Mexico data center complex’s potential impact on the area’s air quality remains unknown. For months, critics have protested the billions in government-backed bonds and the plan to

Stephen Keiser, the county’s GIS Specialist and 911 Addresser, issued a formal letter to the Village Council warning that Magdalena’s current addressing practices violate New Mexico’s Enhanced 911 Act. According to Keiser, the village has bee…

A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they ar…

The Village of Magdalena is moving forward with plans to independently manage its geographic addressing system following a collaborative effort with the New Mexico 911 Bureau, easing concerns raised earlier about emergency response and compli…

The Socorro and Veguita senior centers will move to a four-day week starting November 3, to cut costs while continuing the same services.

The Hurley Town Council passed an ordinance that would increase the monthly stipends for the mayor and councilors during their regular meeting Nov. 12. As discussed at their Sept. 9 regular meeting, the increase will go into effect in January after the newly elected council takes office, with the mayor

The district’s proposed $5 million GO Bond which would fund capital improvements without raising property taxes will be voted on during the Nov. 4 election.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre and Silver school districts will both be among those participating in a new state program called Guaranteed Pay for Attendance, which will pay homeless students for attending classes and completing schoolwork. Students will have to maintain a 92 percent monthly attendance rate,

The holiday season kicks off in Silver City on Saturday with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, as well as plenty of activities and sales during Small Business Saturday downtown. Twenty-nine businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday, said Sharla Lefkowitz-Oberg, executive director of Silver City MainStreet. “Saturday is that really

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech are scheduled to attend a status conference in the matter of non-compliance fees for the SEC at 9 a.m. on Oct. 31.

Richard Rumpf has resigned as mayor of Magdalena after serving in the position since July 2016 following the resignation of Diego Montoya.

Leonardo Perez, 21 pleaded no contest to charges from a shooting that injured a Socorro high school football player and assistant coach one year ago in November, 2024.

Who says every vote doesn’t count? 34 races that were on the ballot on Nov. 3 that do not yet have clear winners and must undergo a statewide automatic recount after candidates and ballot questions came within ½ percent of each other on Election Day, including several where just one

The village of Magdalena secured a $2.6 million grant for sewer line relining and infrastructure upgrades.

The idea of canceling the community pumpkin giveaway on Friday, after the kitchen fire at Sofia’s Kitchen & Burrito Tyme, never crossed owner Stephen Rosas’ mind.

Six of New Mexico’s rural public libraries recently received grant funding to expand programming and services offered to children. The New Mexico libraries were six of the 39 small libraries that received a combined total of $220,050 in grant funds through the Ohio-based John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. Awardees are

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech (NMT) are close to finalizing an agreement that requires Socorro Electric Co-op to refund members about $600,000 they were overbilled during a non-compliance period wit…

Lydia Rippey Elementary was named a Spotlight School by the New Mexico Public Education Department for the second consecutive year, with an overall index score above the 75th percentile, placing it among the state’s highest-performing schools. The school maintained an overall reading proficiency of 54%, which has remained largely unchanged

The Socorro County Animal Shelter is among the 25 local governments across the state to receive a much-needed boost. The help has come in the form of a $18,631 state grant that will help repair aging infrastructure and support animal welfare …

For James Allison, the skies over Albuquerque are more than just a scenic backdrop, they’re a family legacy. The 31-year-old balloonist from Socorro returned to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year not just as a spectator, b…

Magdalena trustees approved a $24,893 Rural Library Program grant from the New Mexico State Library for fiscal year 2026, as well as a $5,500 grant from the John … Read moreMagdalena Public Library receive grant monies

Sen. Linda Trujillo, D-Santa Fe, plans to introduce proposals in the legislative session to bridge gaps for local families.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The proposed $80 billion deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery has local filmmakers in New Mexico contemplating its potential impact on the local and national film industry, and subscribers for both platforms.Ross Marks, a New Mexico filmmaker and professor at New Mexico State University, emphasized the importance

A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the da…

Albuquerque, NM — The New Mexico Department of Justice today announced the arrest of Patrick Bilbo, an Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) bus driver assigned to transport students with special needs. Bilbo was taken into custody following an investigation conducted by the NMDOJ Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC). Bilbo is

Albuquerque - Albuquerque Police Department’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit has made an arrest following an investigation into a December 1 shooting that left a man hospitalized with a serious eye injury. Officers were initially called to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital around 10:05 PM for a reported gunshot wound. The victim was

Are you planning to post any parties for the holidays or later next year? In this DIY Friday, Danielle shows us how you can create a feature wall for wine!

Nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe lies Madrid, which has more holiday lights than residents this time of year.Read moreThe lights of Christmas past and present in the mining town of Madrid

CORRALES — A run-down park in the village is getting help from a grant, but it’s forcing Corrales to work fast. Read moreGrant pushes Salce Park forward with fast deadline

Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series on the separation of dispatch resources between the city of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County. Read moreDispatch Dispute: County and city clash over delayed services

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship. The Republican pres…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that agents arrested 12 people, including six Mexicans, five Somalis, and one person from El…

Albuquerque voters have already cast over 57,000 ballots ahead of next Tuesday's runoff election, marking nearly a 16% turnout.

Gehry received architecture’s top honor, the Pritzker Prize, in 1989.

Albuquerque - Around 10:15AM, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office was in pursuit of a suspect in the area of Broadway and Lomas Blvds. According to witnesses, the suspect vehicle was going over 100MPH down Broadway and it slammed into a vehicle near the intersection. We arrived just minutes after the

State health leaders say now is the best time to get seasonal vaccinations as flu, COVID, and RSV emergency room visits are rising.

Stained-glass piece rises like a phoenix

Melanie Kenderdine has served as secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department since May 2024.

Sunshine will dominate our skies for the extended forecast. Starting Friday, we'll see a gradual warm up as we head into the weekend and next week. Do take note, the mornings will still be cold.

The City of Albuquerque is inviting everyone to the Old Town Holiday Stroll on Dec. 5 from 5-9 p.m., featuring a tree lighting ceremony and local entertainment.

Albuquerque police have identified a suspect they say is responsible for stealing a remote-controlled hot air balloon from a Balloon Fiesta warehouse.

SANTA FE — The top energy official in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration abruptly stepped down Friday, marking the latest Cabinet-level turnover as the …Read moreTop New Mexico energy official to step down from Cabinet-level post

No arrest appears to have been made by Española City Police after a Walgreens employee was allegedly hit in the head with a glass bottle, after grabbing a man she accused of serial shoplifting and not letting him go.

ALBUQUERQUE — A New Mexico senator who represents Rio Rancho won an award last week from a statewide nonprofit for his legislative work on parental rights. Read moreRio Rancho lawmaker wins award for legislation on parental rights

The inspections took place Nov. 23-29.Read moreCockroach found on rehabilitation center employee’s leg shuts facility down

Albuquerque's mayoral race is heating up as voters prepare for the runoff election on Tuesday, with candidates Tim Keller and Darren White intensifying their campaigns through attack ads.57,000 voters have already submitted their ballots early,as of Thursday evening— which is about a third of the total number of voters from

GALLUP, N.M. —The 44th annual Red Rock Balloon Rally in Gallup kicks off Friday morning with a mass ascension at Fox Run Golf Course and Red Rock Park, featuring 127 hot air balloons.The rally began 44 years ago with 25 pilots as a way to showcase the Red Rocks and

Albuquerque - On December 4th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department was conducting undercover prostitution operations on the Central corridor. According to a criminal complaint, 29-year-old Rico Dukes solicited an undercover APD officer posing as a hooker. Dukes asked the undercover officer for "head" for $40. He was told to go

This weekend in Hawaii will be the 84th annualPearl Harbor Memorial Parade, an event that pays tribute to those who served over 80 years ago and celebrates the future with performances by cheer, band, choir, and military groups.Kaycie Velarde, a junior at Valencia High School, has been selected to participate

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. —As snow-packed and slick roads challenge drivers, Bernalillo County has crews out clearing the roads.Officials said they are mainly keeping an eye on the East Mountains and the South Valley using a priority system. Antonio Jaramillo, the director of operations and maintenance for the county, said two

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.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), delivers opening remarks during a Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing, Dec. 2, 2025. Courtesy photo U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing to examine 26 pending bills, U.S. Sen.

An AI video mimicking Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's voice has added a twist to the mayoral race, raising concerns about AI's role in politics.

N3B News: Learn more about the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) at our community meeting for a year-in-review and updates on the hexavalent chromium plume 5-7 p.m. MST, Wednesday, Dec. 17. EM-LA and N3B will discuss the progress made over the past year to protect vital

A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies.

Dry air has moved in behind Thursday night's storm, leading to clearer skies from west to east today.

Clinical pharmacists who graduated from The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy are providing essential health care services to rural communities in northern and northeastern New Mexico.

Deb Haaland STATE News: ALBUQUERQUE — Thursday evening, on behalf of Deb Haaland who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM) discussed Haaland’s plans for climate and public health at a community town hall in Albuquerque. The event, hosted by

A reason to be thankful Moms grateful to be parents of first baby surrendered in Baby Box Andy Brosig/News-Sun For a time, two years ago, he was arguably the most-known baby in Lea County. Dubbed only Baby John Doe at the time, he was the first infant surrendered via the

The Hobbs Forensic Laboratory, operated by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, plays a key role in supporting criminal investigations in southeastern New Mexico.

General Airframe Support, Inc. was founded in March 2013. In the fall of 2017, the company relocated to Roswell. Since 2021, the company has been approved for seven JTIP awards. Courtesy photo EDD News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department committed nearly $1 million last month to

Roswell firefighters are battling a large commercial fire near the Roswell airport.

The City of Albuquerque announced its first client on Thursday for a rail spur at the Albuquerque International Sunport.

Ana Atalaya Magdalena “Dreaming of Across the River,” Multimedia on paper, 11 x 17 inches, 2024. Courtesy NMSA NMSA News: SANTA FE — Join NMSA for an exciting exhibition of Visual Arts Alumni artwork, celebrating the success of NMSA’s graduates over the past 16 years. With NMSA’s Visual Arts Department

3 million tortillas and counting Feeding people is Nora Avila’s calling Levi Hill/News-Sun Every …

MUSIC News: New Mexico’s own favorite singer-songwriter, Max Gomez, is returning to Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos to perform his holiday show at 7 p.m., Dec. 28—doors open at 6 p.m. The Zia Singers will perform their winter concert at Christ Church in Santa Fe at 3 p.m., January 10

The Albuquerque Community Safety department is stepping up efforts to assist the homeless community after the city experienced its first snowfall Wednesday night.

NMDOH News: SANTA FE — A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies. The hiker did not require hospitalization but is receiving routine treatment to prevent rabies infection. Testing by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Scientific Laboratory

NMEDD News: SANTA FE — New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs. The New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap, developed by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, in partnership with TEConomy Partners, identifies

The Twinkle Light Parade is taking over Nob Hill this weekend. As in years past, Santa Claus will be taking time off from the North Pole to drive his sleigh along Route 66.

The City of Albuquerque plans to transform an empty field into a new park for southwest Albuquerque.

NMHED News: SANTA FE — New Mexico college graduates rank among the most likely in the nation to achieve economic security and mobility, according to a new study measuring education-to-employment outcomes across all states. The 2025 “State Opportunity Index” produced by the Strada Education Foundation reports that 70 percent of

As Albuquerque voters return to the polls for a runoff, questions about the option of using Ranked Choice Voting are surfacing.

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) administrative office and Customer Care Center at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 130, will close during the lunch hour on Friday, Dec. 12 in celebration of the holiday season. DPU management will be hosting an appreciation luncheon for all DPU employees

The December Supermoon or Cold Moon shines light Thursday evening on Western Area. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More

LARRY LEE MARR June 5, 1952 – Nov. 24, 2025 Larry Lee Marr, 73, of Los Alamos, N.M., began his next journey on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short hospital stay in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Marr. He is survived by

LAVNS News: Los Alamos Visiting Nurses Services (LAVNS), the community’s trusted not-for-profit partner in home health and hospice care since 1973, is proud to announce the appointment of Ruben A. Vasquez as its new Executive Director. This leadership transition marks the beginning of a revitalized strategic chapter for LAVNS as

U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, secured a commitment from U.S. Forest Service Acting Associate Chief Christopher French to host a public forum meeting in

Residents embraced the snow in Albuquerque by bringing out sleds and snowboards at Netherwood Park.

U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid the Trump Administration’s failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention — including slowing down the U.S. Forest Service’s rate of prescribed burns, fuel treatments, and other fire-prevention work — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate

Since at least 1980, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has celebrated the holiday season in a special way — by placing a Christmas tree on the top roof. Over the years, that tree became more than just decoration; it became a symbol of hope and comfort for the entire community.

3 million tortillas and counting Feeding people is Nora Avila’s calling Levi Hill/News-Sun Every morning for 40 years, Nora Avila, 67, wakes up at 2:30 in the morning and by 3 a.m. she’s at her restaurant making tortillas. At a rate of an average 300 tortillas a day for 40

RICHARD CYRIL STUPKA Oct. 25, 1948 Richard Cyril Stupka (“Rick,” as he preferred to be called), was born the first of a set of fraternal twins (Robin Gail) Oct. 25, 1948. He was raised one of four children (Ronald and Marilynn) on the south side of Chicago to parents Cyril

Lincoln Disterhaupt (Los Alamos Mites 8U hockey team) takes a shot on New Mexico Mustangs goaltender during competition game – LAHA Season-Opening Hockey Jamboree at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Luke Mietz (Los Alamos Mites 8U hockey team) takes a shot on New Mexico Mustangs

Santa Fe Community College campus in winter. Courtesy/SFCC SFCC News: SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (HEC), will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student

NM SPIRIT News: SANTA FE — New Mexico is inviting communities statewide to shape how the state commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with the launch of NM Spirit, a new initiative offering funding, educational resources, and promotional support for local events and programming. Announced today by the New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission,

Does the city or county of Santa Fe own the sidewalk? That's the question at the heart of a recently filed lawsuit.

A defense attorney says the victim's father had fired the first shot and 25-year-old Kevin Martinez, accused of murder, fired back in self-defense.

Court records indicate 38-year-old Tyler Leveque made posts threatening Trump and high-profile CEO Elon Musk in early January.

Terry Landgren, 59, of El Rancho, was last seen on Sunday, according to statements asking for help in locating him.

A crash occurred near St. Michael's Drive on Thursday after a man suffered a medical episode in a Dodge pickup truck.

Schumer said they need 13 Republican votes to pass a three-year extension of the health insurance subsidies.

A major fire occurred near the old Air Force base in Roswell Thursday night.

All candidates for governor and lieutenant governor were invited, but the only gubernatorial hopeful who attended was Ken Miyagishima.

Quay County Sheriff Dennis Garcia said no foul play was suspected.

Nexus patients are still scrambling and providers have begun seeking alternative employment, with some are joining Christus St. Vincent in com…

School district officials said Jay Trujillo will remain administrative leave, which he has been on since May, pending the outcome of his trial.

The hiker did not require hospitalization but is receiving treatment to prevent infection, the department said in a news release.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority is gathering public input on how the state can better meet behavioral health needs.

As the chief of the Dixon Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. Steve Jenison is not living a typical retiree's life.

Gerald Trujillo, 21, now faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 21-year-old Elias Tiberi.

Albuquerque - Last night a social media influencer who goes by the handle @thetacofiend real name "Eddie" announced that he was in Albuquerque and that he was going to give away 500 tacos to the ABQ community. @Thetacofiend chose Tacos La Mordida as his partnership for this event. Tacos La

The city of Albuquerque will be updating nine of its bus routes this month as part of a 16-phase plan — increasing or decreasing frequency and adding or removing …Read moreCity of Albuquerque makes changes to several ABQ Ride bus routes

Santa Fe saw a few inches of snowfall Wednesday night, leading to school delays Thursday.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federa…

The 8,700-square-home features four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a movie theater room with a custom starry night ceiling.

SANTA FE — Two New Mexico Democratic lawmakers say they plan to push for legislation increasing oversight of firearm dealers in the state, after a national group …Read moreDemocrats plan push to increase oversight of New Mexico firearms dealers

The Houthis described their forces as rescuing the men after they abandoned the crippled ship and contended the men were "guests, not detainees.”

The justices acted Thursday on an emergency request from Texas for quick action because qualifying in the new districts already has begun, wit…

New Mexicans may be trading knitted sweaters and turkey dinners for winter coats and hot chocolate after a winter storm blanketed much of the Land of Enchantment …Read moreHere we snow again: Winter storm brings lower temperatures and snowfall throughout New Mexico

New Mexico saw its first winter storm of the 2025-26 season that brought as much as a foot of snow to some places in the state.

The attorney for two teams suing NASCAR has described series chairman Jim France as a "brick wall" in negotiations over a new revenue-sharing model.

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office devised a sting operation at the Santa Fe County jail this summer that resulted in charges against 10 detainees an…Read moreSting operation snares 10 in Santa Fe County jail drug smuggling ring

The U.S. Attorney's Office has reached a civil settlement with a Santa Teresa business owner over alleged violations of controlled substance recordkeeping requirements.

Matthew De Gumbia, from El Morro, is being recognized for giving community members – especially elderly people – a place to get groceries without having to travel over an hour to get to the next closest store.

Bernalillo County purchased an Albuquerque apartment complex with money intended to create more affordable housing options in the metro.

Town of Taos staff began removing "Kit Carson Memorial Park" signage this week from the public park that was recently renamed Red Willow Park.…

House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus.

Los Alamos National Laboratory will be getting new supercomputers, making more plutonium pits and will play a role in pushing forward artificial intelligence development, the lab director shared during his annual state of the lab town hall We…

NEW MEXICO —CURRENT CONDITIONS|CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS|LIVE RADAR|UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS|SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYSA winter storm brought snow to many parts of New Mexico, including Albuquerque on Wednesday and Thursday.AdvertisementSnow fell in Albuquerque early Thursday morning bringing difficult driving conditions ahead of the Thursday morning commute.Nearly 200 schools and government

The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Brian J. Cole Jr. of Woodbridge, Va. Key questions remain unanswered after his arrest.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin. That suggests a…

Taos County shared an update on 10,000 acres of wildfire risk reduction and watershed protection work completed in the last five years. The pr…

ALBUQUERQUE — The cafeterias of Bernalillo and Rio Rancho schools just got a little bit hotter. Read moreRio Rancho, Bernalillo schools winners of 2025 Golden Chile Award

LAS CRUCES — Southern New Mexico’s largest food pantry, operating locations in Las Cruces and Hatch, is keeping up with a growing need for its service. This week, it announced the arrival of some financial help.

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. —A Rio Rancho woman is seeking answers after her dog was shot five times on a trail near her home, with the shooter still at large. Nicole Tatum, who regularly walks the trails with her three dogs, said she won't be returning after the incident.Your neighborhood:Local news

Researchers have confirmed a new jaguar in southern Arizona, marking what they say is the fifth big cat over the last 15 years to be spotted i…

One person is dead and another person was taken to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 40 near Clines Corners.

Roswell Air Center’s Five-Year Business Plan will be presented to the city’s Finance Committee when this city council advisory group meets at 2 p.m. today, in the larg…

Benton County offers a window into what the future may hold in places where local and state authorities cooperate broadly with Immigration and…

Continuing a beloved campus and community tradition, Luna Community College will host “La Noche de las Luminarias” on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the Las Vegas campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature thousands of luminarias and holiday light displays throughout campus, creating a warm

The Albuquerque Republican joins Daniel J. Chacón to discuss the purpose of a new public safety task force and what it hopes to accomplish.

RIO RANCHO — A lot of less fortunate kids are going to get toys for Christmas this year. Read moreToys for the kids: RRHS and CHS collect toys for RRPD drive

Charlie, a 3-year-old, 57 lb. sweetheart has overcome a tough past — clipped ears and a heartworm battle — and come out healthy, trained and full of love. Through the shelter’s Paws in the Pen program, he spent eight weeks learning basic training alongside two devoted inmate partners and is

A Recent Facebook Post Listing the Properties Sparked a Conversation With Several People

The Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services Department is using what it learned from a study earlier this year to help more people access Naloxone throughout the community.

After an Abiquiú man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend with the help of his stepdaughter, beat her viciously with his fists and a gun, and threatened to kill her, prosecutors are seeking to have him held without bail pending trial.

The mother of a man stabbed to death in the parking lot of the Ohkay Laundromat earlier this year, is suing the owner for her son’s death, alleging they did nothing as the man who became his alleged killer harassed customers for seven hours.

The City of Española leadership is looking at how to utilize properties around the city, and are considering projects that could increase revenue for the city and increase housing numbers.

Spread your wings and fly, says former Congressman

A baby seal has caused chaos by wandering into a bar in Richmond, New Zealand. The furry visitor, below the legal drinking age, sampled salmon from the dinner menu on Sunday before being bundled out of the pub by rangers.

Three mutilated bodies were found dumped in front of the welcome to Juárez sign at the city's southern edge, news reports stated.

Hundreds of thousands of bags of shredded cheese are being recalled due to possible contamination of metal fragments, and some of the packages were sold in Texas and N…

CLINES CORNERS, N.M. —All lanes of Interstate 40 have been reopened following a crash between Albuquerque and Santa Rosa.According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, all eastbound and westbound lanes of I-40 were closed for a few hours east of Clines Corners due to a crash involving a commercial

Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of millions of pounds of pecans — 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of tha…

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Widely recognized for their tart flavor and vibrant red color, cranberries are consumed in various forms, including juice, sauce, dried fruit and the fresh berries. Th…

Computer workstations located at the Lora Shields Science Building on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Infrastructure funds from the Higher Education Department may help the classroom get new computers. Computer workstations located at the Lora Shields Science Building on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Infrastructure funds from the

A winter storm is moving through New Mexico, bringing snowfall and creating challenging driving conditions across the state, with more snow expected into Thursday morning.The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has deployed plows to clear the roads. "We will continue to be out there around the clock," said a

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New Mexico’s anti-gun politicians are again taking aim at lawful firearms dealers, pushing a proposal that Second Amendment advocates warn could deliver the “final death blow” to the gun industry by criminalizing shops for crimes committed by others. For longtime Albuquerque gun dealer Arnie Gallegos, the narrative pushed by these

The activation comes with New Mexico Transloading as the first tenant of the rail spur, a short railroad track that branches off from the main track to serve a specific site.

Texas authorities on Tuesday, Dec. 2, confirmed an elderly Lubbock couple missing since Thanksgiving have been found dead in rural New Mexico.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Municipal Judge G. Robert Cook announced he is running for a fifth term next year. Read moreRio Rancho judge announces re-election campaign

In early October, the Daily Record reported on the discovery of human skeletal remains by a railroad engineer. The deceased individual has now been identified.

Trina David works at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix where she spends hours in the blazing heat.

Keller GOP problems are in the air nationally. Will they seep into next Tuesday's ABQ mayoral runoff election between Mayor Tim Keller and Republican Darren White: Republicans won Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. But instead of celebrating, many are dreading what it means about the midterms. Republican Rep.-elect Matt Van

Ongoing water rights issues in Mexico have led to costly grassroots blockades at El Paso's international ports of entry.

Several schools and government offices in New Mexico could be impacted by a winter storm moving through the state.Click the link below to see a list of schools and government offices that have been closed or have delayed openings due to winter weather.AdvertisementAlbuquerque Public Schools - 2 hour delayAPS -

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Near the end of a five-hour meeting, a potential compromise arose regarding public concerns about a cannabis business application in the heart of downtown — but its fate is yet to be decided, after the Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission chairman agreed to

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is once again at the center of a major election-integrity controversy — this time after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit accusing her of illegally blocking access to the state’s voter registration database. Instead of complying with federal law,

Wednesday's listening session focused on finding methods like training and education to keep people in their existing housing.

A national nonprofit found the majority of guns used in crimes in New Mexico began as part of a licensed gun dealer's stock.

The county is requesting $48 million from the state in the upcoming session to help cover its share of the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System.

The Empty Stocking Fund is a 45-year-old project first presented by The New Mexican.

Diana and Vince Hesch’s first foster was a very pregnant KittyKitty. One of the couple’s favorite foster moments was cuddling KittyKitty as sh…

Public Safety Secretary Jason Bowie called the months-long delay in filling a public records request "unacceptable."

The group will hold a fundraiser in light of President Donald Trump's budget cuts for the Office on Violence Against Women.

I always warn anyone visiting my home that they must first say hello to Spotty upon entering.

On Aug. 9, 1945, 6-year-old Chiyoko Motomura was playing on a veranda at her family’s Nagasaki, Japan, home. Her mother, aunt and grandfather were weeding the rice fields while her grandmother was preparing lunch when they heard a lightning-l…

Although LANL's budget hasn't been finalized, the lab is potentially looking at a budget increase of around 12% next year.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The distribution of "I Love Mayor Keller" sweatshirts to the homeless in Albuquerque has sparked controversy and questions about potential election law violations just days before the mayoral election.Under the city's election code, anyone spending more than $250 to support a candidate must report it, but so far,

The case is at least the fourth in four years where inmates or others being accused of smuggling the substance into the jail.

Health officials are urging New Mexicans to get vaccinated for seasonal respiratory illness ahead of the winter holidays, but only a small minority are getting the message, judging from state vaccination data.

Due to inclement weather, the following schools are on a two-hour delay for Thursday, Dec. 4.

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Trump administration has included New Mexico among at least 14 other states in lawsuits seeking private election data, accusing them of withholding information and not complying with election integrity standards."We're standing our ground protecting the privacy rights of New Mexico voters," said New Mexico Secretary of

Deanna Vigil dedicates her free time to ensure other Northern New Mexico students have the same chance to go to college.

SANTA FE — New Mexico is bracing for a showdown with President Donald Trump’s administration over the federal government’s threat to withhold food assistance funding if the state doesn’t turn over personal information about recipients.

Espanola Humane is honored to be a part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s national effort to bring holiday hope to homeless pets across the coun…

Talk about a toxic relationship.

The court reversed a murder conviction against Ben Noverto Martinez in a fatal 2018 shooting at his home.

Witness testimony started Wednesday in a 2022 murder case in Rio Arriba County but did little to dispel confusion that has plagued the case.

Albuquerque residents piled into the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers on Wednesday, determined to kill a substation project the Bernalillo County Planning Commission was hearing.

Harmful algal blooms are no longer a worry for the winter at five New Mexico lakes.

Health officials are urging New Mexicans to get vaccinated for seasonal respiratory illness ahead of the winter holidays, but only a small minority are getting th… Read moreNew Mexicans face holidays with low flu, COVID vaccination rates

One of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most vocal accusers is urging judges to grant the Justice Department’s request unseal to record…

A full-size Nativity scene is on display at the top of the steps of the Chaves County Courthouse.

The search for a missing elderly couple from Texas has come to an end after the two were found dead in eastern New Mexico on Tuesday.

This weekend in Santa Fe features holiday concerts, art markets and community events.

Freya Rader and Cypress Musialowski donated $1,345.93 they collected along with pet supplies to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Monday (Dec. 1), t…

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Nov. 26 - Nov. 30, 2025. Nov. 26 11:17…

Taos Pueblo families, visiting tribes and the general public gathered Thanksgiving evening (Nov. 27) inside the Taos Pueblo Community Center f…

On the weekend of Nov. 21-23, the Luna Community College (LCC) Rough Rider Mentorship Children’s Theatre and Literacy After School Program presented a short version of “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator” by Roald Dahl. One performance was specifically for Luna staff and faculty, and two performances were for family,

A San Miguel County jury acquitted a man accused of murder following the 2024 death of a family member. Greg Sena died from a gunshot July 15, 2024, on his family’s ranch south of Ribera. Prosecutors charged his brother, 46-year-old Charles A. Sena, with second-degree murder. At the conclusion of

The Rio de la Casa ditch, located on property owned by Darleen and Johnathan Ortiz, helps provide water for their well. The Ortizes’ well was one of dozens found to be contaminated with heavy metals. The Rio de la Casa ditch, located on property owned by Darleen and Johnathan Ortiz,

Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), during a tour of her Mora County property Nov. 25, 2025. Ortiz showed state, local and federal officials, including Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), right, around her property, where recent tests discovered contaminants in the groundwater. Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks

Taos County organizations received more than $700,000 in state Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grants this year, including major awards to Rocky Mo…

With decades of fine dining experience, a sabbatical spent grilling burgers in Mexico, the success of the Trading Post Market, and a hard-won …

The Center for Biological Diversity on Tuesday (Dec. 2) filed a notice of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for refusing to…

Kit Carson Electric Co-op announced a series of safety, wildfire-mitigation and renewable-energy milestones this week, outlining progress on m…

A sharp rise in overdose deaths across Taos County and Northern New Mexico has prompted a coordinated push among local behavioral health agenc…

LAS CRUCES — Less than halfway into the fiscal year, the city of Las Cruces has put the brakes on spending, with City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau admitting that the city’s general fund balance had been “overstated.”

Three Taos High School varsity cheerleaders, Danielle Lucero Burt, senior Camryn Ortiz, and Faith Lovato, will be participating in the Pearl H…

A documentary exploring the cultural roots of New Mexico food traditions will screen at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Taos Center for the Ar…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United has officially opened registration for its 2026 open tryouts, scheduled to take place on Friday, January 10 at Kraemer…

Debra MontoyaDebra Montoya, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May 11, 1958, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Debra dedicated her life to serving those around her, most notably as the local Pizza Hut Lady

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Final recount totals from the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election were released late Tuesday, Dec. 2, bringing a resolution to the two races close enough to trigger a full hand tally: Grants City Council District 1 and the Village of Milan’s two trustee races, listed by

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The curtain has closed on the most successful season in New Mexico United’s history.The club’s 2025 campaign officially ended with a 3–0…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lawmakers on the Public Safety Legislative Task Force spent much of December 1 hearing a now-familiar message from law enforcement, families and community members: crime feels “overwhelming,” children are being pulled into violence at younger ages, and New Mexico’s pretrial…

Residents of the Mimbres Valley have repurposed an airplane hangar in the Casas Adobes Subdivision to hold a weekly event — the Mimbres Mercado, an indoor/outdoor Saturday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open doors of the hangar face south to capture the sun and show off the

Some people still approach Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness owner AJ Tow with imaginary memories of the two women who founded the store together — the apocryphal epony…

GRANTS,N.M.–TheNovember 20 Lodger’s Tax meeting resulted in two approvals The New Mexico Mining Museum received $3,726.39.The invoices for the Grants Cibola…

Elaine Louise TrujilloElaine Louise Trujillo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born in Socorro, New Mexico on June 20th, 1955, she was the third oldest of seven children. Elaine was a cherished daughter,…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Fans of barbecue will have another option soon in Silver City, located in The Hub Plaza at 601 N. Bullard St. Suite E — the former home of The Mint Chip Creamery. “Movin’ Maxwell’s BBQ is a family-run restaurant in historic downtown Silver City,”

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The Thanksgiving stretch at Bluewater Lake was a quiet one, with no new angler reports coming in as November came to a close.The most…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As December begins, Cibola County remains firmly in drought, despite a relatively wet October and scattered fall storms.According to the…

A City Council runoff election that could determine whether a progressive majority takes over the nine member panel has divided two Democratic heavyweights. Deb Haaland, the favorite to win the '26 Dem gubernatorial nomination, is all in for longtime City Councilor Klairssa Peña while Sen, Martin Heinrich is putting his

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is marking Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 1-5, by reminding residents that it takes up to two weeks to build full…

Poinsettia’s botanical name is Euphorbia pulcherrima. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is very sensitive to cold weather and temperatures under 50 degrees. I have seen it growing in my uncle and aunt’s yard in Los Angeles. It was March and they still had their red leaves

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County School Board Meeting taking place on November 18 last two hours, in which they discussed professional development reports, budget framework, and recognitions.Professional Development Report - Marzano Sit VisitsThe director of academics, Jennifer Griego,…

Reggie RiveraIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reggie Rivera who was surrounded by her family on November 21, 2025.Born on January 14, 1939 in Ocate, New Mexico to Ismael and Julia Garcia. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will forever

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Democrat New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver of unlawfully withholding the state’s voter registration list, a move DOJ officials say obstructs federal election-integrity oversight. Toulouse Oliver is seeking election in a crowded primary for lieutenant governor. According

Title: “Llano County Mermaid Club” The Lynn and Lydia Miller Southwest Fiction Series Author: Kathleen M. Ridgers Publisher: University of New Mexico, unmpress. com Published: 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8263-6826-3 Paperback, 251 page“I cannot remember a time when I was not in love with books,” Eudora Welty…

CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. – Families in Cibola County can once again head into the woods to cut their own Christmas trees this season, with permits now available for both the Cibola National Forest and nearby Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.Cibola National Forest officials announced that…

RIO RANCHO — Cleveland High School was placed on lockout this morning following reports of gunshots heard near campus, Rio Rancho Public Schools said.

Nat Gold Players (NGP), originally the Las Vegas Players, has served the community of Las Vegas since 1982. For over 40 years the company has performed with all volunteer talent, and renting or borrowing performance, rehearsal, and storage space wherever possible. Finally, the dream of creating a theatre dedicated to

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As 2025 draws to a close, Cibola County’s water data tells a clear and sobering story: despite scattered rainfall and brief summer storms…

Turning a page at the New Mexico State University Library, 2026 brings a change for locals who enjoy movies.For almost four years, the Double Six Gallery hosted movies on Saturdays. Viewers appreciated films, supported the arts and made friendships. The gallery is a Grants gem!The new venue for…

Part of northern New Mexico could receive nearly a foot of snow while Bernalillo County may see anywhere between a dusting and a few inches.

Taos shines brightest during the holidays, and this week’s Taos Aglow special section (Dec. 4 issue) gathers all the warmth, wonder and community spirit of the season into one beautiful

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 25 and December 1, 2025: Esperanza Garcia-Valdez, Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (.16 or Above) (First Offense), Failure to Maintain Traffic Lane, No Insurance, Failure to Have Operating Registration Plate Lamp,

An Española man who allegedly stabbed his co-worker at Denny’s will be held without bail pending trial, after a judge found him to be a danger to the community.

The New Mexico Racing Commission has scheduled Dec. 22 as the date for a public hearing and vote on the proposed relocation of SunRay Park racetrack and casino from Fa…

The ambitious Paso Del Norte Trail is receiving a new round of funding.

A Roswell woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating multiple fraud schemes involving COVID-19 unemployment benefits and federal tax returns th…

El Paso woman arrested in package theft

Real estate interests led by the National Association of REALTORS® raised a stunning $566,0000 in PAC money to take down Mayor Tim Keller in this year's mayoral elections. The massive haul is making possible multiple mailers supporting Republican Darren White in the December 9 runoff election with Keller.The messaging focuses

CARLSBAD — An explosion at the oil refinery in Artesia in October led to a state inquiry into the cause of the incident and its possible lingering health impacts on th…

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of line-item vetoes during this fall’s special legislative session. All five justices agreed to deny the petition, issuing a brief order that offered no explanation for the decision. The complaint was filed in October

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By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Shoppers roamed downtown’s streets during the day and then gathered around heaters at night for the 35th annual Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade on Small Business Saturday. Twenty-nine businesses participated in Small Business Saturday this year, according to Sharla Lefkowitz-Oberg, executive director of Silver

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The Dos Griegos neighborhood north of Silver City has long been a concern for fire safety due to its proximity to wilderness and its single entrance and egress. In 2021, the Grant County Commission approved a plan to design and build a fire station

The National Weather Service is predicting cool but pleasant weather today and tomorrow during the day, but the forecast calls for a chance of snow showers late tomorr…

International visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will have to pay a $100 premium to get into the park, starting in January.

Here are the deadlines for FedEx, UPS, USPS

The New Mexico State Investment Council approved just short of $1 billion worth of commitments to 11 firms spanning advanced technologies, affordable housing and health care services.

With early voting underway in the race to decide who will be Albuquerque's next mayor, the cost of the city’s runoff election is generating renewed scrutiny.

LAS CRUCES — Two fatal crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians in the course of a week prompted calls for focused attention from city councilors Monday.

Note: Updates will be added as the week progresses

A recently released trove of thousands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails offer glimpses into his time in New Mexico, including the prominent people he invited to his home here and when he scheduled visits.

Pictured from left to right: Councilman Michael Montoya, Mayor David Romero, Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey, 2025 Reina De Las Vegas Jaiden Saiz and Councilman Marvin Martinez. Pictured from left to right: Councilman Michael Montoya, Mayor David Romero, Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey, 2025 Reina De Las Vegas Jaiden Saiz and Councilman Marvin Martinez.

ABQ River of LightsEarly voting for the ABQ runoff election and one more TV debate between the mayoral contenders is on tap this first day of December when the focus starts on the holidays and candidates have to scramble to get their attention. Here's the lowdown from the county clerk

Anyone driving down Central Avenue lately has noticed an unexpected new fashion trend among Albuquerque’s homeless population: bright yellow “I ❤ Tim Keller” sweatshirts, endorsing his campaign for mayor. The sight has quickly become the most unintentionally comedic moment of the mayoral runoff season — and one of the most

Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), during a tour of her Mora County property Nov. 25, 2025. Ortiz showed state, local and federal officials, including Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis), right, around her property, where recent tests discovered contaminants in the groundwater. Darleen Ortiz, left, speaks

Taylor is a runaway of the state. He’s only 2 and a half. He has brown eyes. He travels light and on all fours. Now, for the third time this year, he’s walked over 200…

El Paso man speeding on motorcycle dies in crash

New Mexico State Police reported on Nov. 27 that it was assisting in locating a missing aircraft in southern New Mexico.

After the rush of Black Friday, a quieter event awaits the holiday shopper. Small Business Saturday (SBS) is an annual event recognized on the first Saturday after Tha…

Saturday's Holiday with Friends was held at the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Archives. Artists, authors, bakers and crafts people joined the festive occ…

As the holiday season approaches, the Marine Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation is calling on the generosity of the community to help ensure that every child in the area…

Doña Ana County Fairgrounds closed following the report of the first case of equine herpes in New Mexico.

A Santa Fe judge this week sided with the city in a closely watched case over a controversial 2023 resolution directing staff to plaster public buildings with signs warning citizens that firearms are banned. The ruling, delivered by First Judicial District Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood, upheld the city’s sweeping interpretation

Some people still approach Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness owner AJ Tow with imaginary memories of the two women who founded the store together — the apocryphal eponymous twin theory, a downtown business Mandela effect. In fact, founder Annie Crawford was a solo entrepreneur, and Tow himself became her first

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A mother and her 6-year-old son from Santa Fe who had been reported missing have been located safe in Taos County, according to police.

Monday and Tuesday, Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Dexter’s middle and high schools visited the town’s elementary school to pass on knowledge and love o…

This little girl has a tough job: choosing only one crochet critter at the arts and crafts show Daisies & Dirt-Roads that took place at the Eastern New Mexico Stat…

CORRALES — Corrales has a new mayor, but what will the resident of 50 years do with his time?

ROSWELL — A $26.4 million major structure and roadway reconstruction project along U.S. Highway 380 from milepost 162 to milepost 164 (west of Bottomless Lakes State P…

A special concert honoring Steve Leger will be held at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., featuring Jamie Garcia, vocalist; Quintin Leger, guitarist; Ralph Marquez, percussionist and Ronald Maltais, pianist. According to Maltais, “We all loved Steve, and admired his musicianship, energy, kindness and concern

The City of Portales will pay its former manager $95,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit she filed against it last year. Sarah Austin was fired in April 2024, claimi…

Front page of the Nov. 24, 1959 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Nov. 24, 1959 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. To My Fellow Citizens of New Mexico – I beg to express to you my cordial gratitude for the renewed expression of your confidence

ALBUQUERQUE — In the 1970s, the Mexican gray wolf was nearly hunted into extinction, with just seven remaining. So began one of the biggest success stories in wildlife…

NEW YORK — When Rio Rancho High School alumna Victoria Phillips flew on an airplane for the first time last week, she thought to herself: “There is no turning back.”

RIO RANCHO — As Rio Rancho resident Phillip Sedillo prepared to step into the shower of his home early one morning, he couldn’t tell if the unusual sounds outside were a storm or a sign from the heavens.

A 44-year-old Cordova man pleaded guilty, Nov. 18, in the hit-and-run death of a construction worker.

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.

They Will Perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

A roof replacement and mold remediation work forced the Española Animal Shelter to close to the public last week and suspend most animal intakes.

New Mexico State Sen. Leo Jaramillo, D–Española, has been elected to serve as the West Region Chair for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), the premier national organization representing the interests of Hispanic state lawmakers across the United States and its territories.

LAS VEGAS, NM — In the historic heart of San Miguel del Bado, a community founded in 1794 and today recognized as a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico, r…

Vanessa Maciel/Optic photo From left: Jim Ortega, Paul Salas, Bob Upton, Robert Padilla, Laudente Quintana and Joe Coca pose for a photograph after receiving a Quilt of Valor on Nov. 20 at Luna Community College. They were given the quilts after being treated to a Thanksgiving Day-themed lunch. The food

David Sexton, owner of Wildlife Safari Animal Emporium, said his love of keeping animals began as a boy, when he ordered an American Chameleon kit he found advertised …

ALBUQUERQUE — On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the University of New Mexico College Democrats hosted former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who conversed with students about …

Snow blanketed parts of New Mexico, marking the first significant snowfall this season.

Assurance Home in Roswell, a live-in refuge for young people who have experienced displacement due to family trauma or other circumstances, is known for its peaceful a…

Charlotte Ham swung between her parents as she held their hands on stage at Lubbock Impact.

Albuquerque Public Schools is once again drawing national scrutiny—this time for a district-wide memo that recasts Thanksgiving not as a day of gratitude, family, and American tradition, but as a moment of “mourning,” “genocide,” and “oppression.” APS now finds itself lumped in with the most aggressively woke school districts and

A proposal to allocate $1.8 million from Roswell’s opioid settlement fund for addiction prevention and treatment was referred for additional committee-level review.

First holiday season in El Paso

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Picking up wild animals in New Mexico is illegal and dangerous — for both the humans and the animals. The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish is issuing an urgent…

Tanya Rodriguez, owner of the State Farm Agency located at 624 University Ave., Suite 200, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Tanya Rodriguez, owner of the State Farm Agency located at 624 University Ave., Suite 200, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Tanya Rodriguez opened her State Farm Insurance office in January

A driver for a non-emergency medical transport company is facing criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger as he drove her to a medical appointment. Police arrested 61-year-old Randel J. Gartin, of Sapello, after a woman reported being groped and sexually assaulted by him while inside his vehicle in

Jorge Corona, a 38-year-old Taos resident, died in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of NM-68 and West Romero Road early Monday evenin…

Headed into the holiday mayoral hopeful Darren White released a minute long digital ad that highlights Mayor Keller's statements since taking office in 2017 in which he repeatadly says crime is headed down. "Haven't we heard this before," a narrator asks? We cannot have a safer city until we own

Vera Carabajal, center, attends Casakids’ Winter Wonderland at First American Bank on Friday. The bank provides space for the many sponsored Christmas trees by designe…

Middle school and high school students from throughout Northern New Mexico engage with a forestry SIM table on Nov. 21 at New Mexico Highlands University. The students were there as part of the STEAM Rally, an event that brought together nearly 200 young students to learn more about career fields

RIO RANCHO — Enchanted Hills Elementary School teacher Holly Silva remembers lying on her bed and sorting her mother’s change as a kid.

The state is providing emergency drinking water to Mora County residents with private wells after tests revealed antimony, arsenic, and uranium above safe drinking water limits in groundwater affected by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The New Mexico Environment Department and Department of Health recently reported that an independent

RIO RANCHO — A man who fired hundreds of rounds in Rio Rancho almost a year ago has pleaded guilty and was released from prison.

BERNALILLO — Seth Muller is the winner of a write-in campaign for a seat on the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education.

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force presented its plan for the first time last week to members of the Legal Committee, who recommended approval of the 40-plus-p…

The pulling of Velcro strips unfurled the exuberant yellow and red of division flag and the myriad of colors of the campaign ribbons welcomed the 1st Armored Division …

RIO RANCHO — Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s and everything in between are all fun and games until safety is threatened.

Ex-police chief convicted for exceeding authority

Darren White went from pugnacious bulldog in the first mayoral TV debate where he staged a full frontal attack on Mayor Tim Keller to last night's final TV face off where he turned himself into a tame house cat. (Video excerpts and complete transcript here.)Maybe the former sheriff was purring

The burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire pictured Thursday, June 9, 2022. The burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire pictured Thursday, June 9, 2022. As fear ripples across the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar about newly discovered toxic metals in Mora County groundwater, elected officials

The Albuquerque traffic code has remained nearly unchanged since 1974, but is now being updated after a unanimous city council vote in the wake of multiple pedestrian …

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While traveling and shopping, take proper precautions and be aware of surroundings

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between November 18 and November 24, 2025: Richard Henry Carrillo, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Three Counts). Richard Duran, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Antonio Goke-Martinez, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply, APO Arrest Order. Claudio Baca, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho told residents Monday that repair work on a water main break in the Western Hills Drive area has been completed.

A major vote in the U.S. House on Friday revealed exactly where New Mexico’s congressional Democrats stand when it comes to socialism — and the results were striking. The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning socialism in all its forms, with 285 lawmakers voting yes and 86 Democrats joining Republicans

BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly shoplifted from Walmart in Bernalillo now faces drug charges after being arrested.

RIO RANCHO — Sparklight is hosting a food drive for St. Felix pantry.

RIO RANCHO — For many Rio Rancho High School students, last Saturday might have just been the start of another lazy weekend.

Sam Bregman's gubernatorial campaign appeared to lose momentum after releasing a lengthy "Blueprint for New Mexico" that was revealed to contain sections copied from state websites and that was denounced by rival Deb Haaland's camp as "absolute gibberish.After digesting that slice of humble pie the undaunted Bregman went on a

With early voting for Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff just days away, Monday night’s debate showed a striking contrast between the two candidates seeking to lead a city in crisis. Darren White spent the night pressing the issues directly affecting residents—surging crime, growing homelessness, and a city government in shambles—while Tim Keller

RIO RANCHO — Looks of relief and happiness were on Rio Rancho’s food pantry directors’ faces Nov. 22.

Update: This story includes new information from the city of Rio Rancho about the water main break.

Israeli author Shuli Dichter will speak about his work and about his vision for the future between “ The River and The Sea.” at Temple Montefiore at 901 8th Street in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Dichter is an Israeli educator and social entrepreneur, as well

NMJC enrollment on the rise Levi Hill/News-Sun Enrollment is booming at New Mexico Junior College, so much so the college is looking at building a new on-campus student housing facility. The NMJC Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 16 to select Dekker Limited as the vendor to design and oversee

RIO RANCHO — A woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to rescue a dog that had also been hit.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Councilor Bob Tyler announced Friday that he will run for a third term on the Rio Rancho Governing Body.

RIO RANCHO — A late-night structure fire was confirmed near Northern Meadows Nov. 21.

CUBA — The wheels on the bus go round and round.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Police Department will collect donations for Storehouse West and St. Felix Pantry Nov. 22. The department will deliver the donations at the end of the event.

Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. Front page of the Nov. 21, 1910 edition of the Las Vegad Optic. New Mexico Normal University’s “favorite son” was extended a big hand in assembly hour in Adele Ilfeld auditorium Wednesday. Reading a number of his

A program that is being piloted in the local district courthouse is allowing people to file a petition with the courts to order outpatient behavioral health treatment for those it may benefit. Court officials and mental health providers gathered Nov. 14 at the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse to officially launch

JEMEZ — The Gilman Tunnels in Jemez will be closed for rock stabilization Dec. 1-2.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a far-left Democrat seeking continual elective office now as lieutenant governor, is once again at the center of a national controversy—this time joining 10 other Democrat secretaries of state in signing a letter attacking the federal government for requesting statewide voter-roll data.

Nov. 9

RIO RANCHO — University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center has a new, goal-driven chief.

RIO RANCHO — From new school intercoms to marching band fields, Rio Rancho Public Schools has a lot on its legislative wish list next year.

Mary Martinez, center, considers what she will wish for before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake during a celebration in her honor at La Vida Buena Healthcare on Monday. Mary Martinez, center, considers what she will wish for before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake during

The new marker now stands near the Pecos River crossing where the Santa Fe Trail once carved its way through the high plains of New Mexico. The monument’s red granite stone, quarried in India and shipped across oceans, was crafted and installed by Artistic Stone Carving of Capulin, New Mexico,

RIO RANCHO — Once Aaron Montgomery’s students at Rio Rancho High School see the “Star Wars” posters adorning a section of his classroom, he hopes students ask about another one that might seem out of place.

Bernalillo County’s Democrat-controlled Commission has approved one of the most extreme immigration ordinances in New Mexico history — a measure critics say will jeopardize federal funding, compromise cooperation with federal law enforcement, and effectively create county-backed safe havens for criminal aliens. In a 4–1 vote on Tuesday, the Commission barred

CORRALES — Water connects us all, but who has a right to use it?

Samaritan House, a vital nonprofit supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is strengthening its collaboration with the City of Las Vegas, local law enforcement, and community stakeholders under the leadership of new Executive Director Michael Drumm, who joined the organization in October 2025. Since assuming leadership, Drumm has focused on

Despite decades of promises and millions of taxpayer dollars poured into “rehabilitation-focused” youth programs, New Mexico’s juvenile justice system remains profoundly broken — and a new Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report shows just how deep the failures run. While referrals to the juvenile system have dropped over the last two

RIO RANCHO — A woman has been charged for allegedly abusing a retiree in a Rio Rancho senior living facility.

RIO RANCHO — On the same day Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced he would not seek re-election in March, Councilman Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for the seat.

RIO RANCHO — A youth robotics team with R4Creating, a STEM learning center based in Rio Rancho, is headed to a regional championship in Dallas early next month.

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at someone at Walmart.

RIO RANCHO — A Santa Fe police officer is wanted in court for a domestic violence incident in Rio Rancho.

Nov. 2

RIO RANCHO — One of the big questions for Rio Rancho’s municipal elections in March has been answered: Mayor Gregg Hull will not be seeking re-election.

ALBUQUERQUE — A new X post from far-left Democrat Mayor Tim Keller is backfiring spectacularly after he publicly claimed that crime is “trending down” in Albuquerque — a city that continues to rank among the most dangerous in the country and even in the world. In a video posted to

Solar power surging in Lea Christina Holt/News-Sun Lea County is shining bright as it will soon have 10 solar farms providing nearly 1,600-megawatts of power, expanding the county’s role in renewable energy and diversifying an oil and gas driven economy. “Lea County is a great location for solar development and

A senior member of the athletics staff at a community college in Oakland has been shot on campus. Police are investigating Thursday's shooting at Laney College. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds, and he was taken to a hospital. Hi…

After forcing New Mexicans through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez is now facing fierce backlash for voting against the bipartisan deal that finally ended the 42-day crisis — and for voting against tens of millions of dollars in funding for communities across southern New

In one of the most brazen displays of political dishonesty in recent memory, Mayor Tim Keller has unveiled an attack ad against former Bernalillo County Sheriff and former Albuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White — an ad so flagrantly false that even a basic Google search exposes it as fabricated

In a bizarre and baseless outburst, New Mexico Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury is accusing the White House of “covering up” President Donald Trump’s supposed ties to Jeffrey Epstein — even though no credible evidence has ever linked Trump to Epstein’s criminal acts, and years of investigations under Democrat-led agencies have

Lawmakers reconvened at the Capitol for a one-day special session this week to address concerns stemming from the ongoing federal government shutdown led by the Democrats. The Legislature passed House Bill 1 on Friday—a $120 million spending package aimed at protecting vulnerable New Mexicans from the fallout of lost federal