As communities in New Mexico and across the country respond to the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies and roundups by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Director Leon Howard marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by calling on New Mexicans to stand with their

All-American Futurity set to run at the Downs at Albuquerque for third straight year

Local officials tout benefits of multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce violent crime, drug trafficking

LFC survey sampled 1,215 current and former New Mexico doctors

FARMINGTON – The Farmington High boys basketball team shook off early shooting struggles and leaned on stifling second-half defense to pull away from Shiprock for a 65-36 win Monday night at Scorpion Arena. Ranked eighth in the Class 5A polling by MaxPreps, the Scorpions struggled to capitalize on early inside

A Farmington man faces five felony charges for his alleged involvement in a Jan. 17 home invasion where a puppy was stolen. Salvador Michael Sanchez, 29, was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon, three second-degree felony counts of armed robbery and a third-degree

Change in counsel pushes Joel and Nancy Cano's trial to spring

House, Senate leadership sound conciliatory notes to start 30-day session, while key issues hang in the balance

Ryan Ellison is among six US Department of Justice appointees who have lost their interim or acting US attorney titles over the past year

Law enforcement searching for a person near Jose Barrios Elementary School put the school on lockdown for a short time Tuesday afternoon. Superintendent William Hawkins said the school was under lockdown from about 3:08 to 3:27 p.m. after the district was alerted to an incident that took place east of

An increase in habeas corpus petitions challenges unlawful detention as the state considers Immigrant Safety Act.

State legislators propose eliminating gross receipts taxes on affordable housing projects

Reopening of Universe, Irving 'may take several days'

Gamemaker wants to hear from the community

A New Mexico House Republican leader said at a news conference at the beginning of the 30-day legislative session that Republicans have become “unlikely allies” with Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on issues like crime and health care as she heads into her final year in office. State Rep. Rebecca

'The Cleaning Lady' director faces felony charges after allegedly touching an 8-year-old inappropriately on set, with prosecutors citing a pattern of misconduct

Investigators say arrestee confronted victim, also of Raton, over burglarized vehicle

The Associated Students at the University of New Mexico, alongside the Parking and Transportation Services, are taking steps to make the campus safer with the launch of Lobo Lift.

The Grant County Commission’s first-of-the-year meeting Thursday featured the routine annual business of appointing commissioners to boards and commissions, electing District 2 Commissioner Eloy Medina as vice chair and renewing the county’s Open Meetings Act resolution. The consent agenda, which contains small procedural items like interdepartment asset transfers and acknowledging

Spokesperson says the district is looking into alternative vendors for new backpacks

Man showed birth certificate and Certificate of Indian Blood but was still 'aggressively detained' in Phoenix, tribal president says

Vasquez calls project 'the absolute definition of waste'

Judge calls prior allegations of sexual assault against Busfield unsupported

A dozen participants in the bribery-extortion scheme have pleaded guilty so far

In Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final State of the State address, she made it clear public safety reform is an expectation and not a suggestion.

Court will continue to perform weddings on weekdays

Starting March 1, the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department can no longer house youth in its custody in government office buildings while awaiting foster placement, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced on Monday. The ban comes via an executive order and follows years of concerns and incidents regarding

RUIDOSO — Management of Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced Monday that the entire 2026 live racing season will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque, citing damage from catastrophic flooding. In a statement released on the track’s website, owner Johnny Trotter and general manager Rick Baugh said they decided to

Plan focuses on boosting early reading and teacher support

President suggests he could win New Mexico 'if they clean it up'

Police say suspects rammed gate, stole vehicles, key fobs and dozens of titles before being stopped with spike strip in Southeast Albuquerque.

Staff members of the Chaves County Cooperative Extension Office held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. They were among those who officially marked the opening of their new location at 1610 SE Main St., in Roswell.

Events and activities marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day continue across the state on Monday. According to the MLK Jr. State Commission, those events include a noon keynote speech at the Roundhouse by Gene Grant, director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs, and a brunch talk at

Hundreds attend interfaith observance of King's legacy

A Jan. 8 story about the Jan. 6 Hurley special meeting incorrectly stated the number of letters of interest the town received for both the mayor and councilor positions. Sondra Berry, who was the second-place candidate in a three-way race for Hurley mayor last November, said in a statement to

A cold front sweeps into Eastern New Mexico tonight, bringing gusty winds and chilly temperatures.

Wyoming woman allegedly fled state rather than surrender son to father

APS says rallies took place at several campuses

For the sixth time in six legislative sessions, state legislators pre-filed a resolution Thursday to amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow residents to sue to force the government to enforce environmental laws. The proposed New Mexico Green Amendment, known as House Joint Resolution 3, would grant the public the

Emmy Award-winning actor will have court hearing Tuesday in connection with felony child abuse, criminal contact case

Blake Road and Belmont Drive SW intersection to close for nearly 10 months

The 2026 legislative session got underway Tuesday in Santa Fe with several big items on the agenda.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A trial that had been scheduled this week for a woman charged in the death of her child last March was canceled so a higher-priority trial could take place. Music Adame is now scheduled for trial in early May. The January and May trial

City ethics board drops complaint involving 'I ♥ Tim Keller' hoodies, considers launching investigation

Rusty Dobkins held without bond in Esker Mayberry's death

Cold January breezes whipped through Orchard Park on Tuesday afternoon as about 20 protesters gathered with signs that denounced what they called the Trump administration’s slide toward authoritarianism. John Carlson, carrying a sign that said “Know Justice, Know Peace,” said he represented “free and rational Americans” as a member of

She began with a nostalgic video and proceeded to deliver a vanilla speech that leaned heavily into the major success of her seven years at the helm of state government---the adoption of universal child care. Transcript here. Video here (starts at 1:46).The chatty and often casual address from Gov. Michelle

The trial of a Farmington man accused of kidnapping and attempted murder of his girlfriend learned Tuesday that prosecutors have lost contact with the woman. Cochise Hayes, 33, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery against a household member and tampering with evidence, according to court records. The charges

More funding for road construction, repairs expected to be key issue during 30-day session

Kit Carson Electric CEO: Project will 'strengthen long-term reliability' for region's energy grid

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final regular legislative session starts at noon on Tuesday (don’t rule out the possibility of a special session before she leaves office at the end of the year, though – she’s called eight during her two terms in office). While other lame-duck sessions have produced slugfests

Miguel Marquez to join KOAT-TV's Action 7 News in the Morning

Proposed measure would provide enhanced civil and criminal penalties for pornographic deepfakes

Suspect allegedly obtained images of children from popular social media platforms

Town leaders plan push for 2-hour free parking, local park revamps, ice rink rehab and new airport terminal

Lawmakers offer mixed response to governor's speech as 30-day session gets underway

During its meeting Wednesday evening, the Silver City Public Library Foundation approved funding for renovations to the town-owned building, including flooring and new doors that should help with sound reduction. The foundation board approved a bid from Armstrong Floor and Wall of $6,778 for new vinyl flooring in the large

Woman faces evidence tampering charge after Albert Peña's body was discovered in High Rolls

Braille flag comes to Roswell schools

Federal public defender: 'It was just tragic all the way around'

Surface water declines will exacerbate groundwater dependence, water experts say

Incident remains under investigation, according to Albuquerque police

As the session approaches, local leaders have asked for funding for public safety, homelessness and quality of life solutions

Heinrich among senators trying to redirect billions after fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

Nearly 700 names submitted in third annual competition

Albuquerque - At approximately 7:00 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Allsup’s located at 9501 Gibson Blvd. SW. Upon arrival, officers found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim had been shot in the leg, and an officer applied a tourniquet

Albuquerque - Today, detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Summer Coughran in connection with the early-morning shooting death of her father. At approximately 2:45 AM, Summer Coughran, 28, called 911 and reported that she had shot her father, Kirk Coughran, 65, inside their home in the 4700 block of

Tenured commissioner chosen as chair, while relative newcomer joins as vice chair

Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced Tuesday that 75-year-old Russell Dobkins has been ordered held without bond on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the Dec. 26 death of Esker Roland Mayberry. According to a news release from the DA’s office, Chief Deputy

His attorneys also say he passed a polygraph test

Reports of gunshots Tuesday led law enforcement to the area near Jose Barrios Elementary School, prompting a brief lockdown as the school day was ending. Although the Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect, since no gun was found he was only charged with a misdemeanor for evading police. Sheriff

Session will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final regular session as governor

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A detour on Ridge Road will likely continue for several more weeks as construction crews improve the county’s portion of the roadway. Grant County is reconstructing the road between the intersections of Lance Drive and Bonita Avenue in the first phase of their project,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing onchild sex abuse charges.The order Tuesday by state district court Judge David Murphy is linked to accusations that Busfield inappropriately touching a minor while working as a director on the set of

Residents may be able to see red hue along horizon, meteorologists say

Some residents expect changes to bring lower rent, walkable neighborhoods while others fear gentrification

As New Mexico lawmakers prepare to convene in Santa Fe for a 30-day legislative session, Farmington’s iconic Redcoats are packing their signature jackets and goodwill, ready to champion the city’s businesses at the Capitol. Jamie Church, Farmington Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer, said the Redcoats have served

Fatal shooting followed confrontation with teens over off-road vehicles

Man faces multiple charges after allegedly dismantling HVAC unit at Eclipse Aviation

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Residents of Pinos Altos and the upper Little Walnut area are on alert for future mineral exploration as claim stakes have been discovered across a large swatch of the Gila National Forest north of Silver City, as well as some on private property. A

More than 3 inches of snow expected in some parts of town, National Weather Service says

A jury found a Silver City man guilty Thursday of a lesser charge of murder and other charges related to the August 2023 shooting death of a man in Santa Clara, according to a press release from the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. In the trial for Jamie Rodriguez held

Former Albuquerque police lieutenant Justin Hunt took a guilty plea in federal court for his role in the DWI deception scheme among New Mexico's law enforcement agencies.

More suitable placements promised

Albuquerque - Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and firefighters from Albuquerque Fire Rescue are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 25 near Indian School Road. Reports indicate four to five vehicles are involved. An APD Police Service Aide and a deputy from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office

Four new jury trials begin in Bernalillo County, NM, starting Jan 12. Cases include charges such as criminal sexual offenses, aggravated assault, and battery on a peace officer.

Jurors have heard gripping and emotional testimony from teachers who recounted the terrifying moments when an 18-year-old gunman entered the s…

The first day of what is looking to be a busy 30-day legislative session is over.

Republicans praised the governor for vowing to tackle crime but there are fights ahead on issues such as immigration detention.

A group of demonstrators, estimated by organizers to be in excess of 1,500 people, marched on the Roundhouse Tuesday.

More details emerged Tuesday in the case against the actor, who is facing accusations of sexual assault involving child actors.

A case is still pending against a security company and a teen accused of assaulting a classmate at Santa Fe High.

Actor and Director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Tuesday for his pre-trial detention hearing.

Opening day of the legislative session nearly wasn't as entertaining as the marching band from Eastern New Mexico University.

The boy was also charged with battery on a peace officer; a report alleges he punched one officer in the face several times.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is giving her final State of the State address Tuesday ahead of the regular legislative session.

SANTA FE, N.M. —Lt. Gov. Howie Morales is hoping some middle and high school-age students might be inspired to get involved with politics after spending a day behind the scenes during the legislative session that begins Jan. 20 at the State Capitol.Morales started his "Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the Day"

Home sales in the city of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County in the fourth quarter increased 9%.

Stocks sank on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over …

Albuquerque - Around 2:50 AM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the 4700 block of Wildfire Rd NW for shooting. This is near Paseo and Eagle Ranch. Upon arrival, officers located a male who had been shot. The man died from his injuries. A relative was believed

The City of Santa Fe is now making it easier for you to report your landlord for income discrimination with a new online portal.

This legislative session, which will last 30 days, is the last one of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's second term.

The state auditor pushed back a December deadline due to a delay from the White House in releasing a necessary document.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an executive orderfor the state's Children, Youth and Families Department to end the practice of housing children overnight in their offices, a move that has sparked concerns about the future placement of these children."Every single child advocate, every single professional in this

The price of gasoline is always shifting, For the time being, a majority of the 50 states are selling it for an average price below $3 a gallon.The nationwide average price is up a small amount to $2.76, according to gasbuddy.com.AdvertisementNew Mexico is among the states that have seen the

If you want to work for a minor league baseball team, the Albuquerque Isotopes team is hosting a job fair Saturday.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Patience has run out for an encampment of homeless people on Nob Hill, with a judge ordering its removal by the end of this Tuesday from an area behind Quirky Used Books & More at 120 Jefferson St. NE.Following a homicide there on Nov. 15 and a fire,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Just after 3 a.m. Tuesday, city firefighting units were sent to a fire at an abandoned apartment complex on Alcazar Street SE, an Albuquerque Fire Rescue news release said.Upon arrival, AFR personnel saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor of the boarded-up structure. The fire

John Dupuis was arrested in December 2024 after he was accused of stealing luggage from the Santa Fe Regional Airport.

The future of the 95,000-square-foot Nexus Health clinic at 4200 Beckner Road, which opened in September 2024, remains uncertain.

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. —The Española Police Department announced members of the New Mexico Army National Guard have started to respond to certain vehicle crashes.Police said the Zia Task Force, consisting of National Guard members, will be responding to vehicle crash calls for service on private property. The department said the decision

SANTA FE, N.M. —Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is giving her final State of the State address to a joint session of the New Mexico legislature.In this year's session, lawmakers having 30 days to pass the state's $11 billion budget while also considering bills on health care, public safety, and other

[Governor enters following video.]

Calm and dry conditions continue to take over our weather pattern over the next couple of days but the weather is set to change very soon.

Santa Fe could see 60 hours of subfreezing temperatures this weekend, with an Arctic storm hitting much of New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A formerAlbuquerque police lieutenanthas pleaded guilty in federal court to a conspiracy charge.Related video above:Top Albuquerque officer resigns amid FBI investigationAdvertisementJustin Hunt pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to interfere with commerce by extortion charge. He was with the Albuquerque police DWI unit from August 2011 to August 2014.Hunt

The Supreme Court seems likely to strike down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns in stores in the justices’ latest firearm case since their …

On Tuesday, the EU's top official called Trump's planned tariffs a "mistake."

This marks the third time in the past year that Mexico has transferred detained cartel members to the U.S.

A Nob Hill bookstore must remove a homeless camp from its property by the end of the day Tuesday to comply with a judge's order.

The man accused of using innocent pictures of kids and making them pornographic with AI is set to face a judge.

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between January 13 and January 19, 2026: Leonora Frances Lovato, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony), Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Alexander C. Alirez, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing and Officer (Arrest). Dwight Mares, Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon),

Say hello to Marigold, Milo and Rico – they are all up for adoption in the Albuquerque metro and want to make your home their home!

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Jan. 7 – Jan. 11, 2026. Jan. 7 9:37 a.m. Disturbing the Peace, Camino de la Placita — A man …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Actor and directorTimothy Busfieldis facing adetention hearing in New Mexicoto determine whether he will remain in custody or be released until his trialon sexual charges involving two child actors.Since his arrest, Busfield has received substantial support, with more than 70 people advocating for his release. Among the supporters

The New Mexico Women's March is organizing a walkout Tuesday on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's second term.

SANTA FE, N.M. —The New Mexico legislative session began Tuesday, with lawmakers having 30 days to pass the state's $11 billion budget while also considering bills on health care, public safety, and other issues.More than 90 bills were filed as of Monday, addressing topics like AI image misuse, gun control,

SANTA FE, N.M. —New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expanded the emergency order that allows the National Guard to be deployed to support officials in northern New Mexico.According to an emergency order signed earlier this month, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque Pueblos, and the

More than 90 bills were filed ahead of the New Mexico legislative session, including one that aims to disqualify individuals with juvenile gun-related offenses from obtaining firearms as adults.Rep. Kathleen Cates, the sponsor of the bill, said it is important because it provides accountability.AdvertisementUnderHouse Bill 25, adults who had a

Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have abandoned a camp in northeast Syria, allowing detainees linked to the Islamic State …

Taos Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on Santistevan Road in El Prado Tuesday morning (Jan. 20), black smoke from which was visible across the Taos Valley.

Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal.

The aroma and flavor of the horno-roasted chicos on Christmas Eve prepared and served by Carmen, El Vecino’s wife, still vividly lingers in his memory and ghosts his taste buds. With that in mind, El Vecino has settled on a resolution and aspiration to cultivate a Concho corn crop for

A survey of 1,215 physicians who currently practice or have previously practiced in New Mexico showed 65% of respondents are considering leaving the state.

Corrales Elementary School is making a name for itself in the sport of archery, thanks to a dedicated coach, Kamden Mueller.

A local nonprofit, Vizionz-Sankofa, celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an annual viewing of his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Actor and director TImothy Busfield is expected to go before a judge for the second time on Tuesday.

Prosecutors dismissed two charges of arson against a Santa Cruz man, who’s accused of lighting his mother’s house on fire and then returning to the house after the fire had been put out and setting it on fire a second time.

U.S. CONGRESS News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) earned the top bipartisanship score possible from Bridge Grades, a nonprofit report card for Congress, earning an ‘A’ grade for his ongoing willingness to break party ranks and work with anyone to deliver commonsense wins for New Mexicans. “Getting

COUNTY News: Los Alamos Public Library System now offers access to more than 150 live and on-demand GetSetUp classes through its website, losalamoslibrary.org. No library card is required to access these free classes. The New Mexico State Library is excited to provide this new learning platform, GetSetUp, thanks to funding

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The winter poetry challenge hosted by the county’s poet laureate and the Silver City Public Library has expanded to the Mining District in its second year. This year the Bayard Public Library will host the challenge, which runs from Jan. 12 to Feb. 28,

Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents her annual State of the County report during the Chamber Business Breakfast Jan. 15 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com By MARLENE WILDEN Los Alamos Daily Post marlene@ladailypost.com Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presented her annual State of the County

A woman was found in a "mummified state" inside her burglarized home in Bullhead City, according to police officials.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino recently announced via a statement on their website explaining that flood risk has made the venture unsustainable.

The former PBR Sport Performance Center building, 310 Central Main St., is getting closer to its full transformation into the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America.

From the Office of the Governor: SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order Monday banning the practice of children in state custody sleeping overnight in government offices, which has occurred when no appropriate foster or residential placements were available. Starting March 1, no child may sleep

The New Mexico Association of Realtors has announced the schedule for the 2026 Legislative Session, which begins on January 20 and ends on February 19.

Sen. Wirth & Speaker MartinezThere's already some good news from the Roundhouse even as the first day of the 30 day legislative session is gaveled to order. After productive bargaining between the Governor, legislators, trial lawyers and doctors, the interstate compact that aim to ease the state doctor shortage by

From Leadership Los Alamos: Leadership Los Alamos has announced Jasmine Stephens as its new Board Chair and Martha Katko as Co-Chair for 2026. Further, Carmen Kramer has graciously accepted her unanimous election as Board Chair for the program year 2026-2027. Leadership Los Alamos, a 501(c)3 in its 23rd year of

Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer, R-Farmington, responds to the governor’s State of the State address with Senate Republicans during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at the state Capitol. Photo by Nathan Burton/The New Mexican By CLARA BATES The Santa Fe New Mexican New Mexico Republicans found cause for

JJAB News: The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The meeting will be held by video conference. The agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com. The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More

A Republican state lawmaker is planning to prefile several bills on juvenile crime she hopes will win the backing of Democratic Gov. Michelle …

Courtesy/LALT By KELLY DOLEJSI LALT Los Alamos, no stranger to scientific experimentation, is about to get its first taste of experimental theater. Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Bird in the Hand”, directed by Matt DeSmith and written by playwright David Hanson, will be presented in three different rooms — simultaneously —

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COUNTY News: Volunteer citizen boards provide an opportunity for community members to participate in local government. Vacancies include: To get involved, call 505.663.3436 or apply online by clicking here. Read More

Director of the Costume Department Blair Gulledge, left, and Director of the Props Department Eileen Garcia at a previous event at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo COMMUNITY News: The Los Alamos Chapter of the Santa Fe Opera Guild will hold its Annual Props and Costumes Event with speakers from the Santa

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hoping to double down on its range rider program to deter wolves from conflicts with livestock this year, if it can find enough qualifie…

Students prepare for TX competitions while building skills

LAMC News: Community members are invited to attend the first entry in a new free health seminar series hosted by Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) at SALA Event Center. The first talk, presented by Tania Pence, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, is titled “Active Lifestyles And ACLs” at

This year, ZYEP will mentor a small cohort of families through the growing season in an intensive apprentice-style program, setting up infrastructure and sharing traditional protocols and practices. Courtesy/ZYEP ZYEP News: ZUNI — As 2026 begins, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project is preparing to expand and deepen its food sovereignty

A man who lit a couple on fire after dousing them with gasoline because they had accused him of stealing a gun is scheduled to be the next death row inmate to be executed.

County sending $4M to Carlsbad for housing

The Roswell City Council approved Resolution 26-01, which contains a variety of modifications to the city’s code for the council and the mayor, during an organizationa…

Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has announced the return of the “Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the Day” program during the 2026 legislative session in Santa Fe.

By MILAN SIMONICH The Santa Fe New Mexican There really was a peanut gallery on opening day of the New Mexico Legislature. It was the place to be. While too many lawmakers made ho-hum announcements and introduced an elephantine list of guests, students from Eastern New Mexico University staffed a

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is banning overnight stays for children in state custody in government offices, effective March 1.

Civil Air Patrol successfully conducted the inaugural 2025 New Mexico Cadet Leadership Academy (NMCLA) at New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI)…

Lisa Rothrock was awarded a Barbershopper of the Year Award and Maurice Sheppard recveives the Harmony Award Thursday night. Courtesy photo By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN Lads and Lasses of Enchantment Last week, the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment (LALOE) held a celebration with members, after returning from a few weeks off

Daily Postcard: A webcam view early this morning from the top of Pajarito Lodge. Courtesy/LADP Screenshot Read More

The measure was inspired by a murder-suicide in which a man killed his ex-girlfriend after she received a restraining order against him.

Santa Fe police and city records staff provided reports from the Jan. 8 incident within hours of a request for records in recent days.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's effort to get tougher on crime is again likely to face pushback from progressive Democrats.

A project to mitigate erosion on a segment of trail at the popular trail network off of N.M. 599 has proven unpopular with mountain bikers.

With balances of unspent capital outlay now more than $7 billion, lawmakers will consider a bill to limit reauthorizations.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Capitol on Monday featured multiple speakers, with proclamations from both the Office of the…

Evaluators found the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund lacks clear statewide goals or consistent performance measures.

President Donald Trump has linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.

The latest proposal would create a new 3% sales tax on alcoholic beverages.

Analysts found the most common reason for physicians considering moving is punitive damages from medical malpractice.

Adelita Mead said the district should consider restoring the mural based on a photograph or invite veterans and community members to collaborate.

Commissioners Camilla Bustamante and Hank Hughes abstained from the vote on Greene, citing concerns about how he works with others.

The specialty drink company coming to Española operates 550 stands in 38 states, including four locations in New Mexico.

The order, which will become effective March 1, aims to eliminate a long-standing problem for New Mexico’s child welfare agency.

The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will not host horse racing in 2026 due to damage from flooding and the need for more flood mitigation.

The Roundhouse pictured Oct. 1, 2025, the opening day of the special legislative session. The Roundhouse pictured Oct. 1, 2025, the opening day of the special legislative session. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final regular legislative session starts at noon on Tuesday (don’t rule out the possibility of a special session

The aurora could be visible across much of the northern tier of U.S. states — and possibly farther south. It was visible in New Mexico in November.

Valentino's designs were beloved by royals, first ladies, and movie stars, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Julia Roberts.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed g…

An Israeli official says the nation has been asked to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of t…

The New Mexico Legislature’s 2026 session starts at noon Tuesday and ends at noon Feb. 19 at the state Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail.

4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue Executive Director Bernadine Beyale joins "Conversations Different" to talk about starting the nonprofit and he…

Luna Community College announced today that it has received approval from the New Mexico State Board of Finance for an Emergency Operating Fund request totaling $2,787,914 to address urgent student housing needs. The funding will support the purchase and installation of modular student dormitory units to house up to 84

The hats, originally created by a Copenhagen shop owner, reflect mounting public anger and solidarity with Greenland.

Regional officials have confirmed at least 40 people are dead after a high-speed rail collision in southern Spain.

Federal officials say an immigrant from Nicaragua has been found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility.

Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills and other needs.

The Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week.

Hackers have disrupted Iranian state TV to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince.

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Federal officials say an immigrant from Nicaragua has been found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents say 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz appears to have killed himself Wednesday at the Army's Fort Bill base in El Paso. Diaz was detained in Minnesota on January 6th

Santa Fe drivers saw the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline drop 17 cents last week amid fluctuation elsewhere.

Taxation and Revenue Department officials are advising New Mexicans to mail their tax returns early or file them early.

Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Española woman on a warrant, Jan. 7, for failure to appear for a status conference on three counts of child abuse.

China's population continues to shrink. Government statistics released on Monday revealed the population fell for the fourth straight year to …

Prosecutors dismissed drug charges against a 37-year-old Ohkay Owingeh woman after Española police officers alleged they witnessed a hand-to-hand drug transaction.

President Donald Trump sharply criticized New Mexico’s election system on Friday, calling the state’s elections “so corrupt it’s incredible” during a White House roundtable focused on rural health care. Trump made the remarks in response to a question from a woman who identified herself as a nurse practitioner and a

LANL Foundation News: ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation, the largest foundation in New Mexico solely focused on education, today announced its 2026 legislative priorities aimed at strengthening public education systems, expanding workforce pathways, and supporting students and families across northern New Mexico. Grounded in high-quality, evidence-based approaches, the Foundation’s priorities

COUNTY News: Two water breaks occurred today in White Rock: Standby crews are running into some problems and have revised the restoration estimate to 8 p.m. today. The issue is a main line break, and the pipe is about 10 feet deep. Crews are working around storm drains and other

Gov. Tingley GOP governor candidate Duke Rodriguez, already struggling with the issue of whether he is a resident of New Mexico or Arizona and eligible to run for the state's highest office, erred on a key point of state history when he appeared before a group of business executives in

Kiwanian Tim Glasco with LAHS Key Club members selling cotton candy at last year’s Los Alamos Summer Concert Series to raise funds to support youth mental health projects. Courtesy photo By SEAN LO Key Club Secretary Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Students at Los Alamos High School are taking meaningful

PEEC News: The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is welcoming Girl Scouts to two upcoming space‐themed STEM adventures designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help scouts earn their official Space Science badges. These immersive programs combine exploration, creative activities, and the awe of the planetarium to bring the universe

Española City Police officers charged a man who is on probation, with first degree kidnapping, false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly held a gun to a woman’s head and refused to let her leave a house she went to for New Year’s drinks.

This puffy puppy didn’t just show up cute, he showed up gifted. Stanford looks like he’s quietly solving a riddle while napping, then aces recess with playful enthusiasm. Curious, clever and already perfecting his “I’m adorable but also very intelligent” expression, he’s got future honor rol…

Prosecutors have dismissed charges brought by New Mexico State Police officers against an Española man, arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.

After New Mexico State Police officers charged a Canjilon woman with aggravated burglary for allegedly breaking into her dead mother’s house and trying to take a rifle that her other family members declared did not belong to her, she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It might have looked like a lunch with two friends last Saturday at a downtown restaurant, but what couldn’t be seen in the small celebration was the hard work it represented — and the possibilities for the future. Myron Weckworth, 79, has volunteered as

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More than 200 people showed up at The Liberty on Thursday to celebrate the legacy of Peppers Grill & Bar. The beloved restaurant recently closed its doors after 35…

Riders wait for the start of the annual "Luminarias" celebration on the eve of Saint Anthony's day, Spain's patron saint of animals, in the Village of San Bartolome de…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott swung by Corpus Christi on Jan. 16 to speak with veterans and pitch his plan to overhaul school property taxes.

A resolution requesting that the Roswell Relief Route be renamed in honor of professional golfer Nancy Lopez was approved on Thursday by all five Chaves County Commissioners.

At January’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) school board meeting, a local grandfather spoke on behalf of his 12 year-old granddaughter, a sixth grade stude…

The Carson National Forest announced pile burns will continue around the Enchanted Circle as soon as Friday (Jan. 16). Pile burns are planned elsewhere in the Carson as well, according to an email update from forest officials.

Front page of the Jan. 16, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 16, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Raton today was digging out from beneath snow drifts six feet deep piled in the main streets yesterday and last night by one of

DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo was a rising star.

Española Police were investigating a shooting Friday morning that occurred in Pajarito. Police Chief Mizel Garcia said one man was shot in the neck and abdomen and was flown to The University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Garcia did not know his condition. He said detectives were se…

A man who pointed a gun at two Roswell Police Department officers before fleeing on foot from a traffic stop in east Roswell was quickly found and arrested nearby.

Another warning shot is fired across the bows of centrist Dem gubernatorial candidates Sam Bregman and Ken Miyagishima:Democrats are more liberal now than they have been at any point in modern polling history. CNN's chief data analyst said that 59 percent of Democrats identified as liberal in a new Gallup/CBS

Prosecutors this week charged a Las Vegas man in connection with an armed car theft outside an area gas station in April 2025. Twenty-seven-year-old Demitrius T. Nickson is charged with multiple felony charges following an incident last spring when police responded to a call from a man who reported that

Taos community members gathered for a “Vigil for Justice and Community Healing” Tuesday (Jan. 13) at Taos United Community Church to “mourn and honor the life of those lost [at] the hands of …

Red River's biggest winter celebration, Mardi Gras in the Mountains, returns Feb. 12-17 with five days of parades, balls, Cajun cuisine and family-friendly fun. "Masquerade" is the theme for Mardi Gras 2026, and this year's event spans both V…

Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) announced student nominations from New Mexico to enter the United States Service Academies. “New Mexico has a proud tradition of service across every branch of our military, and I’m honored to nominate some of our state’s best and brightest to our United States

A 25-year-old sexual predator who admitted to being able to manipulate situations to be alone with children he preyed upon was sentenced recently to 25 years in prison.

ALAMOGORDO — Two new animals will be hanging around the Alameda Park Zoo.

Proud wife: Air Force Second Lt. Ronald E. Trellue of Las Cruces had his bars pinned on by wife Judy of Roswell. Trellue was one of 11 cadets commissioned at a joint A…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The New Mexico Legislature will meet for a short, 30-day regular session Jan. 20 through Feb. 19 to work on a budget for the state and a few other bills. The Daily Press spoke with District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas and District 28

RUIDOSO — Sometimes after a storm, a rainbow paints the sky.

In the western Sierra Madres of Mexico, a big cat named Libélula is the matriarch of the largest breeding jaguar population in North America. She roams the forested fo…

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent It’s been just four months since the new recreation center opened, and the Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center is teaming with activity — especially in the afternoons, when school gets out and youth fill the center’s basketball and volleyball courts and the

Updating the city’s procurement code is among items on the regular agenda for the Roswell City Council meeting on Friday.

Good news, skywatchers in Arizona: A group of about 1,000 stars known as the beehive cluster is swarming a sky near you.

Rows of elaborate LEGO builds, traveling vendors and hands-on activities filled the convention floor over the weekend as Brick Convention launched its 2026 tour with a…

Crafting is more than creating something beautiful — it’s a science-backed way to nurture mental health. When we engage in activities like knitting, painting or potter…

At least six school districts in the Valley have announced school closures during the 2025-26 school year.

CLAYTON — The fight against the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) is ongoing, reports the New Mexico Cattle Growers’…

Roswell Independent School District (RISD) held its first board meeting of the year on Monday, January 12.

A request from a state legislator asking that the Roswell Relief Route be renamed is among items the Chaves County Commissioners will consider when they meet at 9 a.m.…

A Questa High School alumna, U.S. Army veteran and mother of a current QHS senior discovered at the start of the school year that a beloved 9/11 memorial mural at the school had been painted over. …

Local organizers will host a workshop Thursday (Jan. 15) to help landowners and eligible entities apply for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Soil Program grants, according to a …

At the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, Camille Cooper listened in awe as a puppeteer from Meow Wolf Entertainment posed an unlikely opportunity — a job creating and animating an …

A New Mexico Senate bill passed in the 2025 legislative session that requires a $200 shed hunting license fee for non-residents took effect Jan. 1. Shed hunting — shed antler collection — remains …

The Rio Grande cooter can’t catch a break. Rivers that once sustained the turtle species, native to New Mexico, Texas and Mexico, are now more intermittent as snowpack and rain declines, according …

On a snowy Sunday evening (Jan. 11) inside Tribal Slice, pizza topped with green chile, piñon nuts and roasted bison bakes under an oven’s heat, while just beyond the counter, cannabis smoke curls …

The New Mexico Legislature will convene its constitutionally mandated 30-day session Tuesday (Jan. 20) at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, launching a fast-paced stretch focused largely on budget and …

The Town of Taos has hired former Questa Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. to fill the role of interim Taos Police Chief following Mark Archuleta's retirement from the town in December. "Mr. Montez …

After a year of nationwide uncertainty around federal green energy project funding, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative confirmed this week that its Questa hydrogen and solar facility "remains on …

A district judge granted a motion to detain Alejandro Reyes, 22, pending trial in 8th Judicial District Court last week. Reyes is accused of firing at a vehicle occupied by four people in Ranchos de …

They chanted the name of Renee Nicole Good. They held signs with slogans such as “Abolish ICE.” And some wore whistles and held signs bearing a quote from Good’s wife after she was fatally shot …

The Town of Taos Council approved a $2.7 million bid from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition and construction of a new ice rink at the Youth and Family Center during its regular council meeting …

A local professor who has done extensive research on Latin America said he fears the United States’ recent attack on Venezuela marks a step backwards in U.S. diplomacy and may set a precedent for similar attacks across the globe. Peter Linder, a longtime professor of history at New Mexico Highlands

This week's Athlete of the Week is Dakota Belliman of the Grants High School Wrestling Team. Belliman was crowned Queen of the Tournament and placed First in 105-pound weight class at a recent girls wrestling tournament in Moriarty.

“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home. But more important, it finds homes for us everywhere,” Author Jean Rhys, 1890-1979, Exeter,…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent More than 40 years ago, Dennis O’Keefe, along with his mother, Alyce, brother, Bobby, and sister in-law, Phyllis, opened O’Keefe’s Bookshop at 102 W. Broadway, a storefront in the historic Palace Hotel building in downtown Silver City. Today, O’Keefe’s has a neighbor in the

Sen. WirthA proposal to ban all ICE detention facilities in the state is on the fast track for the upcoming legislative session with Dem leadership and the Governor not yet mentioning any possible repercussions from the Trump administration if such a measure is approved. Others outside the Roundhouse are warning

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants-Cibola County Schools Board of Education opened its first meeting of the new year with major changes and routine business, including the formal swearing- in of two new members, the unanimous election of board officers, and the surprise announcement that longtime District 5…

Diego Lopez,ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United closed the books on 2025 as one of the USL Championship’s most compelling and community-driven success stories.With a dramatic playoff run, key player departures, bold new signings, and a deepening identity on and off the field, the Black &…

Marie GrahamMarie Graham, 99, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully in her home. She was born in Brodhead, Colorado.Marie graduated from high school…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early January data shows Cibola County’s water picture beginning the year with mixed signals: reservoir and river levels remain low and largely unchanged, while mountain snowpack has increased modestly over the past week.Together, Bluewater Lake, the Rio San Jose, and snowpack…

on Saturday, Jan. 10.A baby boy was born to Martha and James at 6:56 p.m. (1856), marking the hospital’s first delivery of the new year.The Cibola Citizen congratulates the family and joins Cibola General Hospital in celebrating the newest little neighbor in our community. Here’s to a healthy,…

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake saw an important change this week as winter conditions tightened their grip on the reservoir, but cold conditions didn’t keep anglers out of Cibola County’s Bluewater Lake.Bluewater LakeNew Mexico State Parks posted that Bluewater Lake is temporarily CLOSEDTO…

Taos man gets Life in prison for 2019 double homicide

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Victor Frank JaramilloVictor Frank Jaramillo passed away on December 20, 2025, in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 82.His niece, JoAnn, was at his side for his…

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first ribbon cutting of 2026 on Saturday, January 10 with the grand opening of 1912 Market, a revived Route 66 storefront now operating at 705 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants.In a social media announcement, the Chamber said

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - One of my favorite houseplants isn’t actually considered a houseplant because it is used so much in flowerbeds and patios. I have seen geraniums in store windows, on patios, and greenhouses. Give them some sun, soil, and water and they will bloom. They are also survivors.

GRANTS, N.M. Grants MainStreet held their quarterly peer-to-peer at the 1912 Market, in which local business owners and community can come together to share insights to strengthen the MainStreet District, whether it be sharing ideas or discussing challenges and opportunities.Kevin Branham, the…

SANTA FE, N.M. – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area…

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Pirates hit gold at the Moriarty Girls Wrestling Tournament last weekend.With 154.5 points they bested the second place team by a substantial 40 points— -Rio Rancho was the second place team with 114.5 points.Dakota Billiman placed first in the 105-pound…

Rolando Medrano, center, was elected to the Luna Community College Board of Trustees and was sworn in Thursday morning at the school’s Student Services Building Board Room. He has served on the board since being appointed in December 2024. His son, Rolando Medrano Jr., is pictured to the left. Judge

The award of a contract to one of the companies that submitted bids last year for expanding the amount of space at Roswell Fire Department Station 1 is heading to the …

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Many citizens of Roswell filled Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, spilling into the lobby on Monday, Jan 5, at 11:30 a.m., for the service of Frut…

New Mexico Highlands University head football coach Kurt Taufa’asau, at left, is part of a university contingent heading to the Pacific Islands to expand NMHU’s recruiting impact in the area. New Mexico Highlands University head football coach Kurt Taufa’asau, at left, is part of a university contingent heading to the

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between January 6 and January 12, 2026: Ben Encinias, APO Arrest Order (Two Counts). Anyssa M. Lucero, Trafficking Controlled Substances (Distribution) - Attempt (First Offense), Escape From a Community Custody Release Program - Person With Felony Charge, Failure

Prosecutors are seeking to have an Española man held without bail pending trial after he allegedly shot at cars in the Santa Cruz Country Store parking lot on Dec. 27.

New Mexicans traditionally don't have much sympathy for legislators who complain about not getting a salary even as it has now blossomed into study sessions over having a full-time paid legislature. While salaries are unlikely to ever win voter approval, it's not as though the lawmakers are forced to panhandle

EXCLUSIVE — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is launching a new paid digital advertising campaign targeting far-left Democrat Gabe Vasquez, accusing him of voting against millions of dollars in federal funding for southern New Mexico communities—then attempting to take credit for the very projects he opposed. According to the

Eastern New Mexico lawmakers say legislation to stiffen penalties for criminal offenders and address the state’s scarcity of medical professionals should be top priori…

The Roswell City Council will hold an organizational and regular meeting at 10 a.m. Friday at City Hall.

Roswell Artist-in-Residence (RAiR) Farnaz Shadravan (sitting) is pictured showing her carving style during her exhibit opening "Babylon 26" on Friday evening at the An…

It could be until mid-week when a boil water notice is lifted and water service is fully returned to normal after a water outage of "unprecedented proportions" in Nort…

Quick response saves home in structure fire

A radical environmental advocacy group with a long track record of using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a litigation weapon is once again targeting New Mexico’s water, energy, and agricultural sectors—this time over a freshwater turtle. According to Source New Mexico, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a federal

Homemade meals fight hunger, isolation

ROSWELL — The 920th Engineer Construction Company was presented with the New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation during a Jan. 10 ceremony.

Will be used to continue mission of feeding the hungry

Carson National Forest fire crews and partners plan to restart pile burning as early as Monday, Jan. 12, depending on wind, weather, fuel moisture conditions and required approvals, according to a …

About 66 people carrying handmade signs and flags gathered on the corner of Seventh Street and Mills Avenue on Saturday to voice their concerns and disapproval of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The rally, organized by Las Vegas for the People, took place in part as a response to

A ballot box outside the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds for the Nov. 4, 2025 local election. A ballot box outside the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds for the Nov. 4, 2025 local election. With the start of 2026, expect to see a ramp-up toward New Mexico’s June 2 primary and, of

An Alamogordo man has pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating an extensive fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 pandemic relief programs, netting more than $650,000 through fabricated businesses, falsified records, and false statements to lenders and the federal government. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for

Even before the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session officially begins, far-left lawmakers have moved to prefile what gun-rights advocates are calling the most sweeping anti-firearms proposal in state history. According to a press release issued this week by the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, an omnibus gun control measure has

The body of a woman was found near the Wool Bowl and adjacent dog park on Friday morning, according to the City of Roswell.

Bregman and HaalandAs we take the first look of the year at the '26 Dem Guv chase we find Sam Bregman still seeking to shake up his race with Deb Haaland while she continues her run out the clock strategy, saying little but staying busy doing it. Bregman is regularly

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 City Manager Lauren Reichelt is out.

A 57-year-old Ojo Sarco man is wanted on a state-wide warrant with a $1,000 bond, after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing in a case where he is charged with misdemeanor battery of a household member.

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico reported a sharp uptick in immigration and border-related criminal charges this week, reflecting continued emphasis on interior enforcement and border security under the Trump administration. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, led by Ryan Ellison, federal authorities brought charges

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LAS CRUCES — Since 1973, the New Mexico FFA office has called the New Mexico State University campus home.

As the new chair of the Roswell Finance Committee, Councilor Kurt Gass decided to change the flow of meetings during his first time at the head of the table on Thursday.

Passersby in areas of the Pecos Valley may think they have been transported to the Old West when they see riders on horseback herding cattle on what are normally field…

Front page of the Jan. 4, 1898 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 4, 1898 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Noticing in The Optic that Uncle Jerry Heeps, the old-time citizen-shoemaker, is in poor health, Geo. D. Allen at once set about hunting up

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A small but aggressive protest organized by far-left activists outside a federal immigration facility in Albuquerque devolved into physical confrontations Friday, prompting federal officials to declare an unlawful assembly and detain two demonstrators. According to reporting by Source New Mexico, roughly 20 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs

Monica Duran, director of the JOY Center in Roswell, a nonprofit enterprise offering services to Chaves County seniors, said she believes the adult day care service th…

Juárez ended 2025 with its lowest number of homicides in eight years, dipping below 1,000 violent deaths for the first time since 2017, state police ⁠officials said.

Coloradans will no longer be able to use their SNAP benefits to purchase sodas, energy drinks and ⁠other sweetened beverages starting March 1, according to the Colorad…

After weeks of mounting pressure from Republicans and just days before the start of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced her appointment to fill the long-vacant Senate District 33 seat in southern New Mexico. The governor selected Rex Wilson of Ancho to serve

Sharon Salazar Hickey, vice-chair of the New Mexico State Game Commission, resigned effective Dec. 31, 2025.

Annual financial loss to the Roswell Air Center of the mostly metal building that burned down on Dec. 4, 2025, is going to be a six-digit figure, airport staff reporte…

Three adolescent males have been arrested and criminally charged after they allegedly fired multiple gunshots into the air to celebrate a birthday while riding in a ca…

EllisonA Republican candidate for Governor who doesn't highlight crime as the be-all-end-all issue? We've got one. Jim Ellison, 55, a Georgia native and onetime Democrat who has lived in the state for 20 years and served two years on the Public Regulation Commission as an independent ('23-'24), has announced his

Mayor Dan Barrone said his top priority is “always” public safety, including police and fire services, but extending his definition of public safety to include water and wastewater …

Amanda Navora CalzadaAmanda Navora Calzada, born on June 18, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was a radiant light in the lives of many. She peacefully…

Leaders of New Mexico’s health care exchange are reporting a third straight year of enrollment increases, even as federal health care tax credits expire and average premiums are set to rise in 2026. As of Monday, with more than a week until open enrollment ends, more than 81,000 New Mexicans

With New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session set to convene on January 20, lawmakers have already begun shaping the policy agenda through a series of prefiled House bills. While prefiling does not guarantee that legislation will advance, it often signals which proposals leadership hopes to move quickly during the short session,

One man is dead following a late-December shooting in Tecolote and police are still searching for the man’s brother-in-law who is accused of pulling the trigger. Prosecutors charged 55-year-old Michael S. Nicholls with first-degree murder in the death of 61-year-old Albert Salazar on Dec. 20, 2025. Following the shooting, police

Long John Silvers demolished, but company promises return to Hobbs Levi Hill/News-Sun A decades-old staple at the corner of Turner and Bender is gone. The Long John Silver’s restaurant has been demolished. But the fish and chicken eatery isn’t giving up on Hobbs. If anything, it’s doubling down, rebuilding the

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer …

Nor-Lea gets $600K for diabetes health Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — It’s a silent killer that often goes unnoticed, but in Lea County, diabetes is a growing epidemic. Thanks to state funding, Nor-Lea Hospital will soon be helping fight this silent killer and helping Lea Countians stay healthier. Nor-Lea recently received

Republicans finally have something to celebrate but it may be an empty win.On Monday the four GOP ABQ city councilors joined with Democratic Councilor Klarissa Peña to award her the presidency of the nine member council for the year ahead. That gives rise to hopes that the previous coalition that

The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez announced this week that it has exceeded the number of signatures required to qualify for New Mexico’s June 2 Republican primary. It is unclear at this time which other GOP campaigns have also crossed the threshold. Under New Mexico election law, Republican

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 30, 2025 and January 5, 2026: Davin Andrea Martinez, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle (First Offense), Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Refusal), Criminal Damage to Property, No Driver’s License, APO Arrest Order. Jeffrey Michael

On Thursday, January 1, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a gas fire on 9th Street that quickly developed into a structure fire. The fire involved a single-family home, and crews arrived on the scene within minutes. Thanks to their rapid response, firefighters were able

David Romero was sworn in as Las Vegas’ Mayor on Dec. 30. David Romero was sworn in as Las Vegas’ Mayor on Dec. 30. Las Vegas Mayor David Romero acknowledged he’s made a pivotal transition – from “appointed” to “official” – during a swearing-in ceremony at the Abe Montoya Recreation

New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session begins Jan. 20. While state economists expect the budget to continue its streak of increased revenue, projections show it will be by slimmer margins than previously expected, and elected leaders have made it clear that few state agencies will receive everything they’ve requested. In Legislative

Far-left activists in Albuquerque and New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) erupted in protests and online tirades over the weekend following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, exposing what critics describe as another public meltdown fueled by none other than what many call “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” According

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New Mexicans across the political spectrum reacted swiftly and sharply Saturday following confirmation that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a dramatic overnight operation in Caracas—an event that immediately ignited debate in Washington and reverberated throughout the Land of Enchantment. President Donald Trump announced the

The unsealed federal indictment against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro provides a sweeping and damning account of what U.S. prosecutors describe as a decades-long narco-terrorist enterprise run at the highest levels of the Venezuelan government—an operation allegedly designed to flood the United States with cocaine while enriching Maduro, his family, and

Front page of the Jan. 2, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Jan. 2, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The imperative need of immediate development of the nearby mountain regions for the entertainment of those seeking recreation in the large mountain play grounds,

A Las Vegas woman started an online petition calling on the Las Vegas City Council and the Abe Montoya Recreation Center to revise a policy that prohibits parents from bringing infants in strollers into the facility. Jordan Garcia, who has a one-year-old son and six-year-old daughter, said she and a

Gas prices continue to fall across New Mexico, offering welcome relief to drivers after years of volatility at the pump. According to the latest data from AAA, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in New Mexico now sits at $2.61, well below the national average of

The City of Las Vegas recognized Walmart and Lowe’s Super Save on 7th Street with Certificates of Appreciation during the first City Council meeting of December, honoring their continued commitment and contributions to the local community. Both businesses have played an active role in supporting Las Vegas through donations to

Tatum first grader rings bell after cancer battle Denise Marquez/News-Sun Forget Santa’s sleigh bells. For one Tatum first-grader, the most meaningful Christmas sound was a bell she rung signaling the end of her cancer battle. Adalee Torrez, age 7 of Lovington and a first grader at Tatum Elementary School, rang

It has been an incredibly eventful year in San Miguel and Mora counties. In many ways, the issues facing locals were continuations of long-running topics, but the year also brought its own unique challenges and triumphs as well. The year featured the first local election in Las Vegas in five

I see stupid people And Their Anti-Science Fearmongering Could Cost This State Everything John R. Grizz Deal/CEO, IX Water I see stupid people. Not the harmless kind who get lost in the Walmart parking lot, but the ones who descend on public hearings like a flock of caffeinated pigeons, clutching

On a crisp Thursday morning late last year, staff at the Fourth Judicial District Court building in Las Vegas prepared for another busy day, the docket filled with routine hearings and even the final day of a murder trial. On days like these, inmates from the San Miguel County Detention

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between December 23 and December 29, 2025: Richard Gomez, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Shenee Tso, APO Arrest Order (Three Counts), Bench Warrant FTA/FTP, Tampering With Evidence. Juliette Ulibarri, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP. Kasandra McMeans, Out of State Fugitive. Rico Luke

As crime continues to plague communities across New Mexico, state lawmakers are once again facing mounting pressure to confront what many residents describe as a growing crisis of public safety. Against a backdrop of violent crime, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and high-profile incidents of carjackings and robberies, State Sen. Nicole

If you’re near Eagle Nest on Jan. 1, head over to the lake and join a gathering of people cheering on those about to take a frosty New Year’s Day plunge, or hop in yourself. Eagle Nest Lake State Park’s Polar Bear Plunge is a free annual event sponsored by

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again holding up New Mexico as a national model — this time praising the state’s move to offer universal “free” child care — a program critics warn will saddle taxpayers with yet another expensive, open-ended government entitlement. In a post on X last week, Sanders

A federal appeals court has declined to revisit its decision striking down New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for most firearm purchases, leaving the law blocked while the state weighs its next move. Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a request from state attorneys

A self-proclaimed “democratic socialist” is attempting to unseat Rep. Gabe Vasquez from the left in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District, launching a primary challenge that has quickly drawn attention—and controversy—on social media. Tom Wakely, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and longtime progressive activist now residing in southern New Mexico, has

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have unsealed a sweeping racketeering indictment against 11 alleged members and leaders of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, accusing the group of murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and firearms crimes carried out across New Mexico and beyond. According to the indictment, the

As Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enters her final year in office, her Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget recommendation reveals a series of priorities that appear designed less for short-term needs and more for long-term policy entrenchment — most notably a $1.5 million appropriation to permanently endow a political science faculty

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

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

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

PIÑON POST EXCLUSIVE —Former New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, securing a key role in the Donald Trump administration as the U.S. Senate confirmed roughly 100 nominees in a late confirmation push in a 53-43 vote. In an exclusive

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

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

AG targeting oilfield crime Levi Hill/News-Sun Oilfield crime is an organized and booming business and it has caught the eye of New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, who was in Hobbs Tuesday to meet with local and Texas law enforcement to look at ways of protecting the life blood of

A barrel of history Watson Truck and Supply in Hobbs unearths 25-year-old time capsule Andy Brosig/News-Sun A bushel of old newspapers. Logo caps vacuum-sealed in plastic. Dozens of photographs. Vintage Beanie Babies. A broken socket from a well-used wrench set. These are just a few of the items unearthed last

Tatum Elementary playground upgrade 60 years overdue Denise Marquez/News-Sun Tatum Elementary students braved the cold weather Thursday morning to attend a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new playground. When Tatum Elementary Principal Robn Hogue cut the ribbon during the ceremony the Tatum Elementary jumped and cheered. Several students

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

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

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

Board Meeting November 10, 2025 Board Room 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with...Read More

Saturday, Nov. 8 *Veterans Appreciation Breakfast — 7-9 a.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172,...Read More

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

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

A Call to Civic Pride and Small-Town Ingenuity In every small town, there’s a heartbeat...Read More

Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...

First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...

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

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

With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...

Luna County was presented with a prestigious award last Thursday at the board of county commissioner’s meeting. County Manager Chris Brice presented t...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

1975 brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. The year also marked the beginning of the Hollywood blockbuster age with the rel...

People from across Luna County packed themselves into the Train Depot Tuesday night to hear candidate campaigns and agendas in one of the best attende...

Kickin’ it at the Deming Luna County Animal Shelter may seem like a resort for the homeless pets that are residents at the facility, but according to ...

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair has officially returned to Deming, and cowboys around the area are itching to get into the saddle. From Youth e...

Red Mountain Middle School music teacher Gerard Flores will be before Judge Jennifer DeLaney in New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court for a Detenti...

Improvements to Columbus Elementary School are inbound after last Thursday’s school board meeting. The board approved two high ticket items, including...

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers

Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning