In the quiet hills of Hop Canyon near Magdalena, Camille Mansell is creating art with confection, with handcrafted cakes that carry her experience and talent. Mansell has turned a lifelong passion into a growing business that’s beginning to r…

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George Schwerin is accused of stabbing a 64-year-old woman more than 20 times in a Farmington inn. Police say he has a history.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Citing a conflict of interest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham removed District 2 Game Commissioner Sabrina Pack from her seat Wednesday, according to a statement from Lauren Dodd Thorp, communications assistant for the governor. “Wednesday, when the governor became aware of Commissioner Pack’s failure to

The Socorro Regional Commercial Kitchen held an open house on July 24, offering a behind-the-scenes look at updates to the bustling facility that is now available to residents of Sierra, Socorro, Catron, and Valencia counties.

NNSA News: The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Floodplain Statement of Findings for the Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade (EPCU) Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The EPCU Project would provide a permanent electrical upgrade for LANL, including poles with guy and anchor wires

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in her office in Santa Fe, shortly after her statewide election in 2018, to her first term in office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com STATE News: SANTA FE — For the second month in a row, the State Land Office has smashed the

In Socorro, and all across the state, a new initiative is bringing millions of dollars in forgivable loan funding to property owners willing to rehabilitate housing for low-income tenants.

NMDWS News: New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in July, unchanged from the rate in June and down from 4.3 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in July was 4.2 percent, up from 4.1 percent in June and unchanged from the rate in July

Nearly a year after his son's tragic killing, John Sisneros, Sr. told KOB 4 that his life has stopped in its tracks.

NMAL News: SANTA FE — New Mexico Actors Lab opens the 2025 Fall season on Sept. 12 with Cowboy Mouth, an urban fable by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith. The production will run at NMAL through Sunday, Sept. 28. First performed in Edinburgh then the American Place Theater in New

Mary Riseley walked through glowing rows of luminarias looking for her mother’s name at a vigil for New Mexico downwinders Wednesday, 80 years to the day after the first nuclear bomb test.

ROSWELL, N.M. — A Roswell man was taken into custody after his partner was found shot, burned and tased at their west Roswell home.Roswell police found the victim was burned by acid or another liquid at the home on West Alameda Street. The shooting and attack happened Monday morning, Aug.

A judge sentenced what the district attorney's office believes to be the final suspect who had a role in the murder of beloved Albuquerque Academy student Jada Gonzales.

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Community Pantry has recently moved to its new, larger location.Started in 2000 in a church parking lot by two men who used ice chests, these men saw the need in Cibola County. Because Cibola County is a financially struggling county in the state of New

A Grant County sheriff’s deputy is facing allegations that he fraudulently recorded overtime hours on his time card during the Trout Fire. In the criminal action, Cpl. Aaron Ordoñez is charged with paying or receiving public money for services not rendered, a fourth-degree felony. The complaint filed against Ordoñez does

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Election season in Cibola County is quickly approaching, with one mayorship and four municipal council seats up for election across Cibola County.Candidate Filing Day for the 2025 Regular Local Election will be held on Tuesday, August 26, and residents considering a run for…

It was another slow week at Bluewater Lake, as anglers reported little success with even the most time-tested baits.From worms to PowerBait, chicken liver to…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Thirty-five conservation organizations today asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to recapture a Mexican gray wolf who crossed…

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officials have released 911 calls from a deadly shooting that happened on the University of New Mexico campus dorms.On July 25, a man called Albuquerque police at 12:11 a.m. Advertisement "I'm pretty sure I just heard what I thought was gunshots outside my apartment...White male, no shirt,

The clock is ticking in New Mexico's Children, Youth & Families Department has until the end of the year to show measurable progress.

Socorro County Commissioners postponed both the approval of the EMS services contract with the City of Socorro and the county manager’s employment contract for a special meeting.

A new report estimates New Mexico's revenue will increase and that lawmakers will have around $400 million to allocate during a special session.

As election season approaches, several local governing bodies across Socorro, Catron and Valencia counties are preparing for key leadership transitions. From scho… Read moreLocal boards prepare for upcoming elections

As of Friday, August 1, the County Livestock Loss Authority (CLLA) has for the first time in its existence processed every claim, according to Deborah Mahler CLLA administrator. She said that for 2024 they paid out $190,000 in depredations an…

This week's Athlete of the Week isLaila Martinez of the Grants High School Cross Country Team. Laila is a senior and top athletic performer for the Pirates.

On July 10, a team from Colorado’s High Altitude Observatory completed the installation of testing equipment at Magdalena Ridge Observatory that moved the site into a second phase of consideration for COSMO, a long-planned telescope that will…

During the regular meeting of the Socorro Consolidated Schools on July 21, Superintendent Joyce Gormley reported that she received an email from board member Kathleen Ocampo on July 18, in which she submitted her resignation from the school b…

Dr. Stephon L. Scott NMDVR News: SANTA FE — Dr. Stephon L. Scott has been appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve as the director of the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR), effective Aug. 18, 2025. “It is truly an honor to be a part of NMDVR,”

Socorro Consolidated School Superintendent Joyce Gormley sent a letter to parents explaining the end of federal funding that helped the school supply students with school supplies.

At the July 28 regular meeting of the Magdalena Village Board of Trustees, officials approved a series of budget resolutions and discussed fiscal strategies for the coming year, including a transfer of general funds to cover deficits in the w…

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved $46 million for a project centered on bringing affordable housing to Albuquerque's Uptown area.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff This year marks two decades since the first Gila River Festival, but the event’s organizers have made the decision to place the festival on hiatus while they figure out what form it will take in the future. The September event had been an almost-annual

Whether you’re in a barber’s chair or a salon, where we go to have our hair cut are places that are at once communal and intimate. They are spaces where one can take a break out of their lives to chat it up while getting pampered and refreshe…

The Socorro School Board reevaluated the relevance of its financial and special education investigations. This decision followed the emergence of new information … Read moreSocorro School board move forward with special education investigation

TULAROSA – From confusing websites to fraudulent phone calls and even people knocking on doors, those seeking to take advantage of New Mexicans affected by…

The Catron County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of eco-terrorism in Catron County and the surrounding areas. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to the sheriff’s office.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent The centerpiece of Tuesday’s work session of the Grant County Commission was a report by county staffer Peter Hurley on several projects he is working on in his role as geographic information system and mapping technician — including creating online maps for the public

OSE News: LAS CRUCES —The deadline to enroll in the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Groundwater Conservation Program is Aug. 29. Participation in the program will help ensure that New Mexico maintains a sustainable groundwater supply in the Lower Rio Grande region for present and future generations of New Mexicans. Applications

Socorro School District announced a change in leadership for two elementary schools. Julie Romero, after seven years at Midway Elementary, will transition to Parkview Elementary and JohnRay Dennis will assume the role of principal at Midway E…

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The County Livestock Loss Authority (CLLA) voted to keep the CLLA Administrator, Deborah Mahler, in her position since her appointment as Catron County manager. Mahler had been serving as interim manager since January after the departure of L…

In a quiet area of the Socorro County Detention Center, life is sprouting from the dirt—both literally and figuratively. Read moreRising with the garden

Little Bird Yoga Studio. Courtesy photo COMMUNITY News: Little Bird Yoga Studio will host a special Open House and Celebration from 8:30 a.m.–noon, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. The community is invited to the studio to enjoy free classes, giveaways, and light refreshments. Class participants must register in advance at www.littlebirdyogastudio.com.

Abortion Free New Mexico (AFNM) has announced that volunteers discovered the Whole Woman’s Health abortion center in Albuquerque was operating without running water during a visit on August 16.

A resolution to change the process follows complaints from councilors over the last several years about the difficulty of amending the budget.

The state has filed charges against the Silver City operators of a nonprofit after-school program, alleging they made more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims and committed identity theft using dozens of children and adults. The charges, filed Wednesday in Silver City Magistrate Court, allege that the operators of

It was a June to remember for Alamo Navajo rising senior Zephaniah Guerro.

Eighty years ago, the first nuclear weapon was tested, without any warning of potential negative impacts to New Mexico residents. The full extent of the health damage to “Downwinders” of the Trinity Site may never be known, but the fight for …

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — With the November 4 Regular Local Election drawing closer and Candidate Filing Day fast approaching on August 26, Cibola residents are being called upon to engage in one of the most fundamental responsibilities of American citizenship: participating in democracy.As voters…

NMED News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department has worked alongside the City of Las Vegas to upgrade multiple areas of the City’s drinking water and wastewater systems to support recovery from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire. These upgrades include new water transmission lines, drinking water filter systems,

A woman was killed overnight Sunday when a train collided with a vehicle in San Antonio, New Mexico — days after the railroad crossing was closed due to flooding.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) warned during a visit to Roswell next week that the 2026 midterm elections will be “the most important electi…

The Village of Magdalena held a special meeting on July 1, to approve the notice of November elections before their deadline.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An investigation is underway after an inmate died after two medical emergencies at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center.The inmate, described as a 62-year-old man, was booked into MDC around 7:18 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Advertisement The first medical emergency happened on Sunday night at 9:12 p.m.

Last Wednesday, August 13, the Roswell Police Department gave a talk at Senior Circle. Hugo Gonzalez is the neighborhood watch officer with RP…

The City of Socorro meeting on July 15 covered a fourth-quarter budget report, the Puerto Seguro Safe Harbor funding and a raise for the municipal judge.

After years of court battles, a lawsuit over New Mexico, Texas and Colorado's rights to the Rio Grande seems to be close to a deal.

Did you know even 30 minutes away from your phone can improve your mood? Too much scrolling canincreaseanxietyandlower self-esteem. Try setting a “no phone” time — during meals, before bed, or while out in nature. Your mind deserves a break from the noise.-BroughttoyoubytheCibola County Health…

According to Lupe Tarango, director of the city’s Animal Control Office, the Socorro Animal Shelter has transferred 304 cats and dogs, including kittens and puppies, to out-of-state rescue partners so far this year, with even more transports …

Two men accused in the murder of a U.S. Army veteran whose remains were scattered along U.S. 64 near Tres Piedras were charged with multiple f…

Amy Kimball was not an athlete growing up, and while she liked to swim and ride a bike and on occasion jog, she didn’t do any of them with particular regularity and never really thought of doing so competitively.

Grants High School Boys’ Soccer is set to start their season and according to head coach John Malcolm, 'we are looking sharp.''The team is young, but hungry,'…

COMMUNITY News: The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, located at 1738 North Sage Street, is pleased to invite the public to a free educational presentation at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23. This forum is titled, “American Anxiety”, and will be presented by Dr Donald A. Neeper, a physicist retired from

Britain has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data stored in the cloud. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in…

DVA News: ALBUQUERQUE — The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. The extra funding means more resources to

A safety town hall, hosted by Socorro County emergency responders along with State Representatives Gail Armstrong and Rebecca Dow, was held last Tuesday at the So… Read moreState reps listen to first responders at safety townhall

The ongoing redistricting fight in Texas spilled into New Mexico this week, as two Albuquerque Democrats abruptly resigned from the state’s Fair Districts Task Force. But Republicans were quick to point out the glaring irony: the very same party now decrying Texas for “rigging” its maps just finished gerrymandering New

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As of mid-August, Cibola County remains entirely in drought, though no new wildfires are actively burning within county lines. Confusion about a large nearby blaze—the Vereda Blanca Fire—has prompted local officials to clarify its actual location and status.Vereda Blanca Fire…

Albuquerque leaders are pushing to revitalize and bring new energy to downtown. But what about the crime?

Kristi Noem credits President Trump with the idea announced during a visit to New Mexico, noting that black paint makes the wall hotter.

Nelson is a 6-year-old Catahoula mix who has absolutely perfected the art of taking it easy. When Nelson first arrived in our care four months ago, he was a shy, quiet boy, unsure of the world and happiest when tucked away in a quiet corner. But slowly, and so sweetly,

The arbitrator in the case is requiring the state to recruit hundreds of new foster families by the year's end.

Pets require a significant amount of your time.Animals- specifically dogs, need to be trained or they can have behavioral problems that result in excessive barking, chewing, jumping, or aggression.Pets need to maintain physical and mental health, which will maintain a healthy weight, strengthen…

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After five months of negotiations, an emergency medical service agreement has been reached between the City of Socorro and Socorro County.

The waiting period — passed into law last year — will be put on hold until the legal challenge by two state residents is resolved in a lower federal court.

New Mexico Tech President Mahyar Amouzegar abruptly resigned Monday, less than two weeks after regents restricted his hiring authority and asked him to reverse a vice presidential appointment that had already brought the new hire and his fami…

In the piñon dotted hills below Quemado Lake, where cattle outnumber people and rodeo reigns, you might be surprised to find a thriving polo scene. But thanks to a rich history and a dedicated steward, the Quemado Polo Club is keeping the spo…

In the high desert landscapes of Socorro County, public lands do more than stretch across miles; they anchor communities, ignite passions, and quietly fuel local economies. From the dusty trails of the Quebradas Backcountry Byway to the cliff…

Last Friday marked my final day as President of New Mexico Tech. While my time in this role was shorter than I had hoped, it has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my professional life—thanks not only to the extraordinary faculty, st…

Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia. National security…

ACRR News: The pace race for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, was cancelled due to the rain unfortunately washing away the markings on the trail that the race directors (Priscila Rosa and Sean Thomas) made earlier in the day. They will hold the race at a later date in the race

RUIDOSO, N.M. — U.S. Homeland of Security Secretary Kristi Noem assessed flood damage in Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Noem was joined alongside Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford and local leaders as they toured the strip along Two Rivers Park for approximately 30 minutes before heading into a motorcade

Kirtland Air Force Base is preparing to release its latest economic impact report on Wednesday, August 13.

By The Daily Press Staff Amid reports of devastating flooding in Ruidoso and other New Mexico communities this summer, many residents here breathe a sigh of relief for Silver City’s own flood disasters in the community’s formative years, which left the town with deep canyons to carry future floodwaters. Unfortunately,

Roswell Police have arrested a man for allegedly beating, shooting, tasing and spraying acid on his girlfriend.

Bregman and FuegoWhen it comes to Sam Bregman's campagin for the Dem gubernatorial nomination, you can say you heard about it straight from the horse's mouth. No kidding. In a demonstration that a politico will do just about anything to raise desperately needed dollars and that we are truly in

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Part of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque is back open after an overnight police situation.Officers blocked all lanes near Princeton Drive for several hours Wednesday morning. Advertisement Multiple police cars were also on scene.And our crew heard flash bangs in the area.Police reopened the roads just before

After decades of struggle and lives lost to radioactive fallout from the July 16, 1945, Trinity test in the Tularosa Basin, the impacted residents are finally receiving recognition.

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) recently announced it is accepting public comments on a proposed rule which will establish a framework for regional…

A slight chance of showers and storms is possible Wednesday in New Mexico compared to Tuesday, including in the Albuquerque metro.

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Roswell program is proud to announce the students in its Class of 2026. The program is the oldest continuous program of it…

Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, visited Ruidoso Tuesday to assess the damage from July's deadly flooding.

During Thursday’s Roswell City Council meeting, it was decided that the process for hiring an internal auditor required additional steps to ensure that it is code-comp…

As expected, revenue growth is slowing. But a finance official says, "The fiscal position of the state of New Mexico remains strong."

MORIARITY, N.M. – The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is pleased to announce a major legal victory. On August 11, the Unites States District…

Gisel Martinez By Gisel Martinez Member Los Alamos County Health Council As our understanding of parenting continues to evolve, so does the role of grandparents. For many families, grandparents are pillars of support offering childcare, wisdom, and love across generations. But in this rapidly shifting cultural and technological landscape, their

Following deadly flash floods in parts of Texas and New Mexico, Socorro County is bolstering its emergency preparedness efforts with new and continuing flood readiness measures.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A police pursuit through Hurley and North Hurley on Monday night resulted in a North Hurley man’s 10th arrest for driving under the influence. Jerry Amador, 65, of North Hurley, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a second-degree felony, and aggravated fleeing a

Beverly Ann CorbettBeverly Ann Corbett, 80, of Scio Township, Michigan, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, whose pursuit of love, sense of adventure, passion for travel and commitment to her family carried her from the sun-drenched, Hawaiian paradise of her childhood to the vast,…

A 2024 law requiring a seven-day waiting period for most gun sales in New Mexico is unconstitutional, two federal judges held in an opinion re…

Police say deputies responded Tuesday around 12 p.m. to Anita Road in reference to a nonresponsive infant.

Catron County Residents:

Moriarty August 18, 2025 – The New Mexico Cattle Growers’Association (NMCGA) is accepting nominations for their annual New Mexico Livestock Inspector of the Year Award. This honor recognizes the dedicated efforts of livestock inspectors who play a vital role in protecting the state’s livestock…

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the southern border wall will now be painted black—a move aimed at strengthening America’s defenses and further discouraging illegal crossings. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the policy Tuesday during a stop at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, where she stood

STATE News: SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to strike down New Mexico’s seven day waiting period for gun purchases: Today’s decision by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disappointing, plainly wrong and

“If I came to Socorro and threw a rock, I’d hit a relative.” Was a line delivered with humor by genealogist and historian Robert Baca, setting the meeting up for his presentation “Love and Death in Small Town New Mexico.” The presentation out…

ECECD News: LAS CRUCES — Tuesday, at the biannual Legislative Finance Committee’s (LFC) Early Childhood Accountability hearing, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) shared Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for a universal, high-quality, family-centered early childhood system. ECECD Sec. Elizabeth Groginsky previewed new data and assessment

The judge is not expected to issue an immediate ruling.

Health insurance-related tasks are so time-intensive and complex that many clinicians and claims processors in New Mexico are blaming them for compromising patient care and driving health care workers out of the field, according to the authors of a forthcoming study commissioned by the state Legislative Council Service.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Drop-off recycling service in Silver City came to an end Saturday, after leaders of the nonprofit that has organized that effort for about five years decided it needs to pivot in order to create a sustainable recycling model in Grant County. “We want to

Socorro local and outdoor enthusiast Robert Wulff is stepping into a new role as the sports reporter for the El Defensor Chieftain, bringing with him a diverse ba… Read moreWulff joins the Chieftain

Democratic lawmakers said the policy would traumatize children and possibly drive families away from seeking medical care.

GRANTS, N.M. — Are you ready for Cibola’s most anticipated event of the year?This Saturday night, the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is going all in. The 2025 Chamber Banquet, Pearls & Poker, will transform the Elks Lodge into a night of live music, dancing, casino games, local flavor…

SALA News: SALA Event Center is packed with special screenings, live performances, and unique community events this week — from thought-provoking films to stage productions and family favorites. Many events are part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival 2025, while others are standalone highlights you won’t want to miss. Special Features

Shannon Rhea says she was motivated to begin offering the service after her mother was killed in a head-on collision.

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) will host an informational meeting about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) on August 21 at 5:30 p.m.… Read moreInformational meeting for Downwinders scheduled at City Hall

Dr. George Bickert, also known as “Dr. B,” has started his tenure with confidence as Magdalena School’s superintendent.

THOREAU, N.M. – One of the last times the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorized the state of New Mexico to issue and enforce a hazardous waste facility permit under RCRA, the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, was in 1990 for the disposal of highly radioactive transuranic…

Longtime Silver City Town Manager Alex Brown announced in Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that he will retire at the end of this year, citing a lack of respect from two members of the council. Brown had originally been scheduled to retire last November, but Mayor Ken Ladner negotiated a new

The Socorro Senior Center continues to grow as a heartfelt hub for elders in the region, thanks to strong city sponsorship, dedicated staff and a network of generous community partners. Now in its third year of collaboration with the City of …

The four Grant County sheriff’s deputies involved in a case of animal abuse one year ago are being fired, Grant County Sheriff Raul Villanueva confirmed late Friday afternoon. One of the four had not yet been served his notice of termination when the Daily Press contacted the sheriff at about

In an email sent out to the New Mexico Tech (NMT) Community Dr. Mahyar Amouzegar NMT’s President and David Lepre NMT Board of Regents announced Friday July 25 as Amouzegar’s last day to serve as the president but will continue to work at NMT …

SANTA TERESA — At the personal direction of President Donald Trump, the entire southern border wall will be painted black, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem… Read moreSouthern border wall to be painted black, Noem says during New Mexico visit

The Trump administration says it's revoking the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials.

ARTESIA, N.M. — An infant death investigation is underway in Chaves County.The infant was found unresponsive in the area of Anita Road. The response started around noon Tuesday, Aug. 19. Advertisement Chaves County deputies then escorted an ambulance transporting the child to a local hospital, where the child later died.An

The governor and attorney general hope New Mexico's Supreme Court will sack McKinley County's twice-elected prosecutor.

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after the agency detected potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.

Residents in Las Vegas, New Mexico, received upgrades to multiple parts of their city's drinking water and wastewater systems.

Authorities have made nearly 1,000 arrests since the multi-agency Operation Route 66 began about six months ago on Central Avenue in Albuquerque.

The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in the state was 0.8, which was less than the national ratio of 0.9.

The initiative will culminate in 2026 with a summit to implement public health practices that reflect the needs of young people.

One of three people accused of beating and nearly drowning a woman with a developmental disability back in June was arrested over the weekend on an active warrant.

In a city where entertainment options often feel limited, Roswell residents Kenneth Warick and Shadoe Petty are changing the game, literally.

New Mexico’s seven-day “cooling off” period for most gun purchases violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. Read moreAppeals court tosses New Mexico's seven-day waiting period for gun buys

SOCORRO, N.M. — A response was underway as Interstate 25 southbound was closed near Socorro.The closure was at the San Antonio exit, mile marker 139, to San Marcial, mile marker 124. The area south of Socorro was closed for hours. Advertisement State Road 1 was used as a detour, from

In a 2-1 decision Tuesday, a panel of federal appellate judges ruled to block the 7-day waiting period to purchase firearms in New Mexico.

RIO RANCHO — More than two years ago, Rio Rancho Police Department officers were able to convince a young man turn himself in at Premiere Cinemas after he alleged… Read moreMurder trial of Matthew Chavez begins

President Donald Trump successfully got a no tax on tips policy through Congress in July, but Democrats are serving up their own version. Read moreDemocrats push their own version of no tax on tips

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officials at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds are preparing for life without the Gathering of Nations Powwow, one of the largest events in Albuquerque, and a staple in the region for over four decades."It's a significant loss to New Mexico" Advertisement "This is a tough blow for

A truck engulfed in flames on Interstate 40 in Albuquerque has brought all of the westbound lanes to a crawl near Carlisle Boulevard.

Attorneys offered jurors differing accounts of Eric Purley’s shooting death at a Central Avenue bus stop at the trial of a 20-year-old man charged in the killing. Read moreTestimony begins in trial of a 20-year-old man charged in shooting at Albuquerque bus stop

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents approved over $2 million in security upgrades Tuesday, roughly three weeks after a 14-year-old boy was killed on ca… Read moreThese security improvements could be coming to UNM on heels of July shooting

On Monday, Trump posted a falsehood-filled rant on social media, pledging to lead a “movement” to outlaw voting machines and mail balloting.

SANTA FE — New Mexico took in $390 million more in the just-ended budget year than previously projected, giving lawmakers more wiggle room to respond to federal r… Read moreRevenue forecast: NM took in $390 million more last year than previously projected

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is flying it out of the park this year with a new event. Read moreBalloon Fiesta is taking its show on the Mother Road. Find out more about this year's inaugural event

The Taos County sheriff alleges the pair plotted to kill 25-year-old Matthew McLaughlin before shooting him and dismembering his body.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating after an officer shot and killed a female near the Owl Café in northeast Albuquerque.According to police, officers were dispatched to 10330 Hotel Avenue for a report of a female with no clothes in possession of knives. When officers arrived at the scene,

Stephen Moya, 42, faces a slew of charges in a kidnapping case sheriff's deputies have strung together in recent weeks.

Hurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues several days before the biggest storm surges are expected.

A California hearing on Democrats' redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday.

A 62-year-old Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center inmate died after suffering multiple medical emergencies Sunday.

Police shot and killed a woman while responding to a call Tuesday morning in northeast Albuquerque.

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero reminded prospective candidates that declarations of candidacy and candidate qualification documents must be … Read moreClerk reminds public of candidate filing deadline

One person is dead after a pickup truck allegedly hit a motorcycle and ran over the riders before driving off Monday night in northeast Albuquerque.

A slightly better chance of monsoonal showers and thunderstorms is possible for Tuesday across New Mexico.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Governing Body member Bob Tyler was approved by the council Thursday to serve on a board overseeing municipalities statewide. Read moreRR Councilor Bob Tyler joins municipal league board; sets meet 'n' greet

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 12 and August 18, 2025: Christopher Arellanes, Criminal Damage to Property (Household Member) (Under $1,000), Interference With Communications, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Resisting). William Bastien, Assault Upon a Peace Officer. Jessica Urioste, APO Arrest

The New Mexico Environment Department has worked alongside the City of Las Vegas to upgrade multiple areas of the City’s drinking water and wastewater systems to support recovery from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire. These upgrades include new water transmission lines, drinking water filter systems, and drinking water system monitoring

Police arrested a foster parent for an alleged case of abuse involving a 4-year-old child in Albuquerque.

A male inmate died a day after being booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center over the weekend, officials said Tuesday.

Albuquerque police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened late Monday night. According to police, officers responded to a crash near Menaul Boulevard and San Pedro Drive in northeast Albuquerque late Monday night. Officers found a black pickup truck hit a motorcycle and fled on San Pedro. Advertisement Police say

Inside this week’s edition, you will find the 2025 edition of Land Water People Time—a cultural guide to the people, places, and traditions that make Northern New Mexico so unique.

Here are three dogs who will have you saying, "Hi Barbie!" Meet Barbie, Miss Miss and Ginger who are all up for adoption.

New Mexico’s Four Corners Generating Station may see coal-based operations past 2031, potentially preserving more than 200 jobs tied to its operations.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — We're just a few weeks into the new school year, and for many students, the homework is already piling up. As the semester gets underway, educators and local tutors emphasize the importance of starting strong and recognizing when it might be time to bring in extra academic

President Donald Trump is offering his assurances that U.S. troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia.

The U.N. humanitarian office says a record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Interstate 40 has reopened after a vehicle caught fire in Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the vehicle fire was producing large amounts of smoke that limited visibility on the interstate. The freeway was closed due to that smoke. Advertisement Fire officials say the fire was quickly

Police fatally shot a woman who was allegedly wielding a knife Tuesday morning near an apartment complex in Northeast Albuquerque.

Jason Riggs, community initiatives manager at the Roadrunner Food Bank, speaks at a news conference after the roundtable. He said charities like the food bank won’t be able to adequately feed New Mexicans if SNAP goes away. Jason Riggs, community initiatives manager at the Roadrunner Food Bank, speaks at a

Once in a while, it’s nice to make something fancy for breakfast, brunch, or for the really brave, breakfast for dinner.

ABQ Republicans are divided over their choice for mayor in the November election and that keeps open the question whether it will be a GOP candidate to make a likely mayoral run-off against Dem Mayor Tim Keller in December or another Democrat. Keller is expected to finish atop the field

Four people were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while one person declined treatment.

COUNTY News: With a mission to provide safe and reliable utility services, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) maintains a high standard that includes backup plans in case utility services go down. Even with the best laid plans, however, the unexpected can still throw a monkey wrench, and

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has issued an emergency rule banning the production of synthetic cannabinoids — manmade substances like Delta-8 THC — foun…

Alexander Latoraco was born July 28, 2025, at Presbyterian Española Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. and 12 oz. and was 18 inches long. Alexander is the son of proud parents Michael Latoraco and Marie MacInnes, and his happy sister is Talya Latoraco, all of Española. Courtesy photo Read More

The Roswell Sertoma Club has installed its board of officers and directors for the 2025-2026 Sertoma year beginning July 1, 2025. Front row (L to R): Melinda Young, Lo…

Española's lone homeless shelter, perched off of Riverside Drive, is in danger of closing amid permit denial.

‘Second Two Last’ to headline the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo By PABLO CEO Sancre Productions Don’t miss the band “Second Two Last” this Friday, Aug. 22, at the FREE Los Alamos Summer Concert Series show at Ashley Pond Park, sponsored by Los Alamos Medical Center

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit delivered a major blow to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s gun control agenda Tuesday, striking down New Mexico’s 2024 law that forced citizens to wait seven days before taking possession of a firearm. In Ortega v. Grisham, the court found that the

The closures coincide with the reopening of the Genoveva Chavez Community Center and a 40-50% decrease in city pool staff.

Jodi Hendricks – New Mexico Family Action Movement August 14, 2025 This week, after five long... Read More

A quitclaim deed rerecorded in 2011 calls for the ridge to remain intact.

The former Los Alamos lab director was killed in a Sept. 6 crash while driving east on East Road outside of Los Alamos.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A community meeting here last week was held as part of a court-mandated public input on a 2014 lawsuit over the state’s lack of equity in education funding — but, at least for some who attended, it was also a primer on the case

LAPD News: The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has recently received numerous reports from citizens about fraudulent phone calls. The caller, a male, falsely claims to be from the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Department and states that there is an outstanding warrant that must be paid. Please be advised: This is

State Rep. Cristina Parajón and Sen. Harold Pope both cited concerns about free and fair elections as their reason for stepping down.

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The doors of the new Henry V. “La Burra” Morales Recreation Center will be open for the first time Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held July 17, but the opening was delayed in order to hire staff, complete

Patrick Wheeler 48, was shot dead while sitting in his pickup, the calls indicate, while witnesses struggled to speak to dispatchers because of poor cell service.

The Lodge at Santa Fe has been renovated, rebranded and reopened as the Hotel Glorieta at 750 N. St. Francis Drive.

Sweet Santa Fe is undergoing an ownership change as it moves from the Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe into new surroundings downtown.

Buoyed by public campaign funds, incumbent Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has a significant advantage over his electoral rivals when it comes to campaign cash for the Nov. 4 election.

Twenty women made up the first class of female reentry participants at the county jail — a program formerly reserved for men.

Texas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage. Now they're being shad…

RIO RANCHO — Three New Mexico lawmakers hosted an event Aug. 16 at the Loma Colorado Library to help families learn about child care and preschool programs. Read moreRepublican lawmakers host event for families on child care assistance

The intoxicating aroma of spices awakens the senses as the vibrant dance of fire and flavor unfolds. It is chile roasting season in the Land of Enchantment. Many people refer to this robust pepper as “New Mexico gold,” and Big Jim Farms is of…

Climate-smart grants, SNAP benefits and free school lunches will all be affected by Republicans' massive reconciliation package.

It was not clear exactly which or how many documents might be produced or whether the cooperation with Congress reflected a broader change in posture since last month.

The deadline to apply for acceptance to the program is Friday, and the program itself begins in late September.

The meeting is one of a series of town halls PNM is holding this year and next year in areas throughout New Mexico with high risk of wildfires.

Storms will hover Tuesday and Wednesday, while mid-90s temperatures will affect parts of New Mexico through Friday.

Robert Apodaca was sentenced to 15 years in connection with his plea in two cases, however he'll serve that time concurrently with a 30-year sentence.

An Arizona man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man and his niece near the KiMo Theatre on Sunday.

The final in-person meeting of the Public Education Department’s statewide listening tour, which is working on a remedial plan to fix education in New Mexico, will take place in Albuquerque on Wednesday.

The complex is the only recipient of the Lowe's Hometowns grant in the state of New Mexico, joining 99 others across the country for 2025.

Gomez joins “Conversations Different” to discuss the making of his new album Memory Mountain, whose title song was co-written with Michael Martin Murphey, and to reflect on what it was like growing up in Taos and participating in the local music scene there.

Texas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage.

Between 20 and 40 positions will be filled during the hiring fair, most of them of the part-time variety.

DEMING — Nearly three years have passed since Carl Lee Johnson, a 22-year-old construction worker, was fatally struck by a car at a job site on Interstate 10, a few miles west of Deming.

Trump said the bilateral meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders would be followed by three-way talks that he would also attend.

Forecasters are confident Erin will stay away from the eastern U.S. and won’t make landfall.

The Albuquerque Teachers Federation’s contract for the next two years could be approved by the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education on Wednesday.

SANTA FE — In a move that could break a tense legal stalemate, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a petition Monday seeking to remove the McKinley County district attorney from office for failing to adequately do her job.

The Constitution makes the states the entities that determine the “time, place and manner” of elections while allowing Congress to “make” or “alter” rules for federal elections.

The Shaggy Peak Fire burned about a half-acre north of Cañada de los Alamos and was 100% contained as of Monday afternoon.

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The new name will by My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short.

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza that would still need Israel’s approval.

In a setting that evokes an era when steam locomotives belched coal smoke in Roswell while loading up bales of cotton and bellowing herds of cattle, Paul Thompson is w…

The search for a U.S. Army veteran from Virginia who was reported missing near Taos last month took a dark turn over the weekend.

The Espanola Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint on Aug. 20.

The settlement announced Monday comes after Fox News Channel paid $787.5 million to settle a similar lawsuit in 2023.

A Santa Fe man was bound over to Rio Arriba District Court on charges of trafficking with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a controlled substance: methamphetamine, after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing.

More than half of the public school districts in New Mexico have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement in the 2025-2026 school year thanks to advocacy by Think New Mexico, a “result-oriented think tank serving New Mexicans.”

It's the $64 billion question. The money in the question is the immense amount of cash stuffed away in state reserves. The question is whether to make it work harder as proposed recently by Dem gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland.We reported last week that on social media Haaland somewhat nonchalantly targeted

Organizers announced 2026 will be the last time the Gathering of Nations is held. They did not provide more details.

The first-of-its-kind initiative will present a stabilization plan to bolster longtime residents of the culturally rich and diverse neighborhood who fear being pushed out.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has rolled out a new paid advertising campaign aimed squarely at Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), branding him a radical tied to “Project 2026,” a plan Republicans say would fundamentally reshape the country in destructive ways. The digital ad, released this week, ties Vasquez to

Nearly the entire staff of the longtime arts program run by the school district's nonprofit partner have quit and been replaced.

A 19-year-old Alcalde man received a sentence of 364 days of probation on a charge of resisting an officer, Aug. 1, following a plea deal for a case in which he was charged for trying to race a police car in the middle of Española.

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Ann Hunter Designs Salon and Boutique, 106 E. Linda Vista Blvd., Ste. 103, w…

The Roswell Independent School District Board of Education on Tuesday eliminated 20 slots from the district's pre-kindergarten program, a move that allows the district…

Less than a year after leaving Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Cabinet, former Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer has turned her insider status into lucrative consulting work, landing more than $232,000 in state contracts without ever facing a competitive bidding process. According to records obtained through the state’s sunshine portal and

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Bitter Lakes Farm Co organic pistachio orchard, 353 N. Red Bridge Road, on J…

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting for University High STEM Cell Lab on Aug. 8.

Changes might be in the offing to Roswell’s city code as it relates to cannabis businesses after some city councilors said Thursday night the 2021 resolution needs to …

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Degenerate Coffee Shop, 304 N. Richardson Ave., on July 25 with owner Tanner…

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting for the Area 52 Family Entertainment Center's Laser Tag Smash Wall, 1008 W. Tilden St., on July 1…

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting for SENM Massage School's new fall class of 2025 on July 30 with owner Lorelie Baxter. The school…

The vehicles of dozens of drivers were rendered inoperable Thursday (Aug 14) after a fuel mixup at the Speedway at 1318 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte…

An Española man was charged with felon in possession of a firearm after Española police found a gun in the car he was in, after being called to arrest the driver on a warrant.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff If he could pick his legacy with scouting, Jason Dunlap said he would be most proud of bringing opportunities for Silver City Boy Scouts to gain experiences outside Grant County. Troop 114 of Scouting America — formerly the Boy Scouts of America — has

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s regular work session of the Grant County Commission focused first on a presentation on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE, program run by the Sheriff’s Department in partnership with area schools. Sheriff Raul Villanueva and DARE Coordinator Sgt. Jake Benavidez asked commissioners

Roswell City Council will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Chaves County Administrative Center, Skeen Building, 1 St. Mary's Place, in the commission conference room,…

Representatives of Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, toured the Roswell Air Center this past week. Some local officials had alre…

Henrietta Romero Henrietta Romero Luna Community College is excited to welcome back Dr. Henrietta Romero as our Vice President of Instruction and Student Services (VPISS). Dr. Romero previously served as Luna’s Registrar from August 2016 through April 2020. Dr. Romero is genuinely excited to return to work alongside the entire

A new electric transmission line to bring more power to Los Alamos National Laboratory can be built through the Caja del Rio.

RIO RANCHO — For the second time in three months, the Rio Rancho Governing Body postponed a vote on a developer's plan to transform the old golf course into a spr… Read moreChamisa Hills Master Plan postponed again by Rio Rancho council

Local educators and community leaders are reaching out to voters, urging them to back a mill levy increase to boost funding for career and technical education programs…

An attempted slow-speed getaway Sunday night involving a stolen power wheelchair ended with a man's arrest.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced in a press release Monday that it has acquired a 240-acre tract of land seven miles east of Roswell in Chaves County. The…

One of three inmates charged in connection with the beating of a Chaves County Detention Center (CCDC) officer earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to four crimina…

Students at University High School are shown Friday afternoon getting a first look at two state-of-the-art 3D printers within the school's first — and well-outfitted —…

Front page of the Aug. 13, 1984 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Aug. 13, 1984 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. It is painfully evident to us all that Las Vegas needs a public cemetery, a burying ground, where people may ornament and embellish the

The City of Española received a letter on Aug. 4 from the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Governmental Counsel and Accountability Division regarding a possible violation of the State’s Open Meetings Act.

Looking to change up your fruit game? Raspberries are one of the most delicate and delicious small fruits grown in New Mexico. Depending on the variety, raspberries in…

Rattlesnake season is far from over in Colorado, and you may even see more of them in late summer and fall than at any other time.

Spain is turning to farms and foreign fisheries to meet the demand for octopus as local stocks dwindle. In O Carballino, a town that bills itself as Spain's octopus ca…

The final gun buyback event by El Paso County will take place this weekend after the Republican-controlled Texas legislature earlier this year banned cities and counti…

Amarillo Little Theatre’s newest production invites audiences into the heart of a tense mental ward power struggle when “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” opened on Thu…

Traffic in a section of north Roswell briefly came to a halt Thursday afternoon following a collision that involved at least five vehicles.

Along North Virginia Street near the southeast corner of the Chaves County Courthouse, a work crew was busy repairing a failed water line on Thursday morning.

Farmers in Kenya face challenges with elephants raiding crops and sometimes causing harm. Richard Shika, a local farmer, has had close calls with these animals. The ar…

Far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has abruptly removed Republican state Game Commissioner Sabrina Pack of Silver City in what many see as a politically motivated attack engineered by radical environmental groups. Pack — appointed to the commission in 2024 to represent rural southwestern New Mexico — was informed Wednesday

Town of Taos police and firefighters were dispatched to the area of Siler Road and Randall Street Thursday (Aug. 14) at 11:25 after a 911 call…

Leaping Deer Ranch owner Colin Masterson and his malamute, Fluffy, pose at the ranch’s new fountain in July. Leaping Deer Ranch owner Colin Masterson and his malamute, Fluffy, pose at the ranch’s new fountain in July. Turn to the left while driving at night on NM 518, about 18 miles

State Rep. Rod Montoya, R-Farmington, said the state should consider selling the Spaceport if it does not turn a profit.

BERNALILLO — It was an evening for the dogs Aug. 13 at the Sandoval County Commission meeting as the commissioners recognized National Dog Month with a proclamation. Read moreTails wag at county commission meeting

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue posted publicly Aug. 13 that scammers are calling for money on their behalf. Read moreRRFR warns community of scam

Planning for the Roswell Public Library’s Play and Learn area is ongoing. Representatives from the library and one of the owners of Studio 27, Inc., the project develo…

“Every town needs a local roaster,” Tanner Marker, owner of Degenerate Coffee said. “Roswell didn't have a local roaster.”

The only permanent nuclear waste storage site in the country, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, has federal approval to add two new underground storage areas.

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.

A restraining order against Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil has been extended for another 90 days.

Peter St. CyrWe've noted how the Governor and top legislators striking a deal on major legislation before she calls a special session is highly desirable to avoid another train wreck. But longtime NM journalist Peter St. Cyr wants to insure that the public is in on any deals. MLG has

CLOVIS — People in Curry County who rely on private wells for drinking water can receive free water testing courtesy of two New Mexico state departments this weekend.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Hurley Town Council passed a resolution declaring their November local regular election during their regular meeting Tuesday. Town Clerk Darlene McBride said that all elected positions in the town were up for election this year. On the November ballot, she said, some positions

SANTA FE — In a move rife with political undertones, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Española and its surrounding areas due to rising crime rates.

Taos residents wondering why some fire hydrants are covered in black trash bags can be assured, according to town officials, that while some h…

The Town of Taos Parks and Recreation Department cautiously committed to providing ice at the Youth and Family Center rink in time for the upc…

A lack of juvenile detention facilities in New Mexico is depriving due process rights to detained youth, according to a local public defender …

The Taos Municipal Schools District ushered in the start of the 2025-26 academic school year with a convocation held at the Taos Center for th…

Friends and relatives are desperate to find a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was reported missing July 31. Matthew McLaughlin, 25, of Virgi…

Eighty years ago, on Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. military caused the destruction of the Japanese city of Hiroshima by dropping an atomic bomb — kil…

Taos County residents will soon have a powerful way to exchange time and talents, with no money changing hands: The Taos TimeBank aims to rewe…

Max Khudiakov, director of economic development and tourism for the mountain resort town of Red River, has earned a certified economic develop…

The Kachina Lodge, Taos' iconic motor lodge, is back on the real estate market. After being shuttered in early 2022 during the COVID-19, the 6…

Every Wednesday night for the last nine years, Pat Drake goes to bed extra early in preparation for Thursday — newspaper day. He rises at 4 a…

Smart Moves is back this fall. Taos Whole Community Health is offering a free, eight-week program designed for families with children ages 7 t…

Residents of Hobbs and Lovington will soon be seeing flashing lights, but they won't be alien aircraft straying from Roswell.

Delivery drones are supposed to be fast, yet the long-promised technology has been slow to take off in the United States. More than six years after the Federal Aviatio…

RIO RANCHO - For the first time, WWE's live TV program "Monday Night Raw" is coming to Rio Rancho.

RIO RANCHO — It’s back to the drawing board for the city of Rio Rancho when it comes to applications for a half dozen groundwater permits.

The day to file to be a candidate in the upcoming local election – which will include top positions in city government – is soon approaching. Filing Day for the upcoming 2025 Regular Local Election will be Aug. 26, said San Miguel County Clerk Louanna G. Ortega via an email

Deb HaalandWe're getting a first glimpse of the economic views of the leading Democratic candidate for the '26 gubernatorial nomination. Deb Haaland says she is looking to invest in rural New Mexico communities whose present status is lousy and whose future is threatened. Details of how she would invest there

Jack M. Smith, age 81, (1944 – 2025) of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away peacefully after a long battle with pain and disability.Jack was born in Cortez,…

Frances Lea (Calhoun) Ford, July 11, 1938 – August 4, 2025, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4…

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Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by the Trump administration to assist with law enforcement have begun arriving in Washington, D.C. The city’s police an…

Sen. Martin Heinrich Sen. Martin Heinrich Healthcare, housing and developing a stronger workforce are areas of most urgent need to the local economy, said Sen. Martin Heinrich following a discussion with business leaders, educators and community advocates Thursday afternoon. The discussion, which took place at New Mexico Highlands University, was

Just days after denouncing President Donald Trump’s decisive crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared her own emergency order to address violent crime—this time in Española, Rio Arriba County, and the area Pueblos. The move is raising eyebrows over the governor’s apparent double standard

BERNALILLO — It was a full house at the Sandoval County Administration Building Aug. 11 when Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury was holding a town hall.

The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, setting a new record. This highlights the rapid acceleration of debt on America’s balance sheet a…

The City of Las Vegas has delivered a third truckload of essential supplies to Ruidoso, New Mexico, continuing its commitment to support a neighboring community in crisis. Ruidoso continues to face the devastating aftermath of recent wildfires followed by severe flooding. The situation remains dangerous, with flash flood threats occurring

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between August 5 and August 11, 2025: Douglas Vancil, Battery (Household Member). Richard Hanna, Aggravated First DWI (Refused to Submit to Chemical Testing), Speeding (Over 26-30), No Proof of Insurance, Driver’s License Not in Possession. Stanley Cimazewski, Bench

An Española man, previously charged with child abuse and battery on a household member, for grabbing his girlfriend during an argument in May, has now been charged with receiving stolen property for allegedly owning a stolen pistol.

A political group that fought tooth and nail to block medical malpractice reform in New Mexico has been forced to lift the veil on its funding—revealing an operation bankrolled almost entirely by trial attorneys. New Mexico Safety Over Profit, the self-described “network” opposing changes to the state’s malpractice laws, disclosed

New Mexico is making national headlines for two harrowing incidents — both underscoring deep concerns over public safety and state oversight. Reports from Blaze Media and the New York Post detail the tragic death of an 18-month-old girl with prior involvement in the state’s Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD),

New Mexico deserves recognition for stepping up where others have balked. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency granted approval for the U.S. Department of Energy’s plan to create two additional underground storage panels at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the nation’s only permanent geological repository for transuranic nuclear material.

Federal prosecutor Ryan Ellison is the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. The following are summaries of reports provided by his office over the past week.

Sen. StewartOur recent coverage of the misbehavior of state Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart that led to an legislative ethics subcommittee investigation and that ended with no disciplinary action brought severe criticism from Stewart supporter David Trujillo.Trujillo claims the blog used "sexist and ageist tropes" in reporting the incident

Delilah Treas and her sister went to separate schools growing up, her younger sister receiving instruction on the Mescalero Apache reservation while she attended school in nearby Ruidoso.

BERNALILLO — If the phrase "the early bird gets the worm" applies to any public school system, one might not have to look any further than Bernalillo Public Schools.

Forty-eight of New Mexico’s 89 school districts, reaching 48.34% of all public school students in the state, have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter, according to Think New Mexico. Thirty-six of those districts require completion of

A Medanales woman is wanted on a bench warrant after she failed to appear at a hearing where pretrial supervision officers were asking for a hearing for her non-compliance.

New Mexico has landed in an unenviable position—dead last—on WalletHub’s 2025 list of the best and worst states to live in, ranking 50th out of all 50 states. The personal-finance website’s analysis, released this week, evaluated states based on 51 key indicators of livability, ranging from housing costs and job

Imagine spending forty years in the Santa Fe whirlwind of budget making--seven governors worth. That's the story of David Abbey who had a record-setting run as director of the the Legislative Finance Committee and finally retired his sharpened pencil in 2023. But he promptly picked it up again to author

President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the Washington, D.C., police force and deploy 800 National Guard troops to crack down on violent crime has triggered a performative political uproar from leftists—not least from New Mexico’s far-left Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who joined Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller in issuing a lengthy

BERNALILLO — Bernalillo Elementary School's new leadership team is looking forward to the start of the new school year Monday and has plenty of plans in store, from field trips to behavioral incentives for students.

Española City Police charged a Chimayó man with aggravated battery for threatening a man with a rifle, even though he never hurt him.

El Paso’s Fort Bliss is set to become the site of the largest immigration detention facility in the United States, as the administration of Donald Trump expands its na…

Lake Van in Dexter was swarming with law enforcement Saturday morning, but it wasn't in response to a crime in the small Chaves County community. Instead, the officers…

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident. The victim was hospitalized, but has since been di…

Mr. Potato Head, the El Paso Zoo’s oldest resident, has revitalized digs, where he can roam on fresh grass, take a muddy dip in a wallow or stroll into his re-roofed b…

Rural New Mexico counties have scored a significant victory in their fight against a massive federal land corridor proposal, winning unanimous support from the National Association of Counties (NACo) to oppose the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs), proposed by the failed Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration before leaving office. Representatives

The search for missing 29-year-old Hayden Alter ended tragically when police located his charred remains in rural San Miguel County. Alter had been shot in the head, according to court records, and two men and one woman have been charged with multiple felonies in connection to his death. Police on

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), a self-proclaimed “champion” of border communities, was in Hobbs last week peddling his latest assault on New Mexico’s oil and gas industry — a sector that funds nearly half the state budget — while repeating far-left conspiracy theories with no basis in proven science. Speaking

On the second day of the new school year, there were nearly 500 work orders to fix cooling systems across Albuquerque Public Schools’ almost 150 campuses as an August heat wave saw temperatures reach 101 degrees on Friday.

Some elementary-aged Albuquerque Public Schools students identified as underserved by a landmark court ruling have exceeded literacy goals set for them the previous school year, but showed a backslide from the 2023-24 school year.

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor welcomed the Fall 2025 Junior County Treasurers to their term Aug. 6 at a reception held at the County Administrative Offices.

Front page of the Aug. 3, 1950 issue of the Las Vegas Optic Front page of the Aug. 3, 1950 issue of the Las Vegas Optic That ball game that is to be played tomorrow at Amusement park between the stars of Las Vegas and those of Wagon Mound will

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Aaron Williamson Jr., founder of T-SOA, Certified Public Accounting Services. Aaron Williamson Jr., founder of T-SOA, Certified Public Accounting Services. With key federal tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, this upcoming season marks a critical window for planning ahead. At T-SOA, Certified Public Accounting Services, we

RIO RANCHO — Palomazo Norteño, a regional Mexican band, will be performing at the Rio Rancho Events Center Oct. 24.

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.

A nascent faculty union at Western New Mexico University overcame a procedural hurdle in seeking recognition of its collective bargaining unit after settling objections by the administration over the unit’s composition last week.

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RIO RANCHO — An anything-but-new project is heading into the design phase for the next part, but residents will have to wait five-plus years for construction.

RIO RANCHO — They’re baaaaack!

Meet Whiskey, a smooth blend of snow-white fur, warm-hearted charm and just the right kick of spirit. This Husky is aged to perfection: mellow, loyal and best enjoyed with daily strolls and plenty of love. He’s the kind of companion who lingers like a good pour — comforting, soulful and

BERNALILLO — The new fire chief for Sandoval County made it his first business to consolidate all volunteer fire districts into one.

Melody Hall, a dormitory on the New Mexico Highlands University campus, Tuesday afternoon. Due to plumbing issues, Melody Hall will not be at its full occupancy this upcoming semester. This situation, along with an increase in student enrollment, are given as reasons why NMHU is facing a housing shortage that

APD cops continue to admit to taking bribes in the sweeping DWI scandal that has engulfed the department and is being traced back 30 years.And former APD sergeant and watchdog Dan Klein and others continue to criticize federal court plea bargain hearings where officers admit guilt but are conducted with

With violent crime continuing to plague New Mexico communities, far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a special legislative session expected in early September — and sparked a political firestorm in the process. House Republicans blasted the governor’s attorney’s announcement last week, accusing her of using the session

In a move already raising eyebrows across the state, New Mexico Democrats have announced that their “most important fundraiser of the year” will feature none other than Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib — a far-left activist who a bipartisan majority in Congress has formally censured for her antisemitic and extremist rhetoric. The

LCDTF fentanyl bust Christina Holt/News-Sun The Lea County Drug Task Force partnered with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency recently in the seizure of 150,000 fentanyl pills — the largest single fentanyl bust in DEA history. Alex Anthony Martinez and Bruce Sedillo were reportedly regional managers within a multi-state drug trafficking

The Village of Pecos, health entities and alumni are joining forces to give Pecos’ young athletes a boost to the finish line. All are invited and there is still time to be part of the annual 5K run and walk to benefit Pecos middle school and high school students involved

President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice has officially named Albuquerque as one of the nation’s sanctuary cities that, according to federal officials, undermine immigration enforcement and jeopardize public safety. The announcement, made Tuesday, follows President Trump’s April executive order directing the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland

BERNALILLO — When Lorilei Chavez's students start classes at Bernalillo High School Aug. 11, they might be surprised with a curriculum that is out of this world.

RIO RANCHO — An annual fundraiser for the Grief Center in Albuquerque is being held in Rio Rancho this year.

Organ MountainsHow can the housing crisis persist in the face of hundreds of millions in government spending to provide more affordable housing? So ask astonished taxpayers as they look at the escalating price tag to resolve one of the stickiest social problems in modern history. The short answer is that

RIO RANCHO — National Night Out, an annual connection between first responders and the community they serve, was celebrated in Mariposa Aug. 6.

BERNALILLO — There was a heavy police presence in Bernalillo’s Rotary Park Tuesday night, but it was all in good fun.

RIO RANCHO — If Wednesday signified the race to start the new school year, Rio Rancho sixth graders and freshmen would have beaten their classmates by a day.

A new report from the Washington Free Beacon reveals that Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), who recently portrayed himself as an everyman who prefers “catching blue catfish” in the Anacostia River over eating out, has actually spent over $7,000 in campaign funds at high-end restaurants across the country, taking after his

Prosecutors on Monday charged a 19-year-old man and two 18-year-old men with homicide by vehicle charges following an investigation into a June crash that claimed the lives of Orlando Romero and Marquez Espinoza, two 18-year-old men who’d graduated from high school about three weeks earlier. In arrest affidavits filed in

The Silver Threads of Northern New Mexico gave away six quilts to local veterans Thursday at Luna Community College. From left: Ferdinando Luis Lopez, Ernest LeDoux, Genovevo Gonzales, Napoleon Quintana and Abran Lujan. Roberto Padilla, another veteran who received a quilt, is not pictured. The Silver Threads of Northern New

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The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 29 and August 4, 2025: Paul S. Trujillo, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Failure to Maintain Traffic Lane, Turning Movements and Required Signals, Bench Warrant Failure to Comply, APO Arrest Order (Two

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Youth and elders from the Pueblo of Jemez are teaming up later this month to offer tours of the Jemez Historic Site.

The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar viewed from the Hermits Peak summit in May 2023. After a judge reaffirmed his earlier ruling ordering FEMA to pay fire victims “noneconomic” damages, the agency has until mid-September to appeal. The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar viewed from the Hermits Peak

Keller and Chief MedinaCrime is down in ABQ. That assertion always draws sneers as the headlines never cease informing us of the latest spree of violence. Nevertheless fresh stats for the first half of this year from APD show an overall decline in the city's crime rate over last year,

Four teenagers hanging out in a University of New Mexico dorm room on July 25 were using a potent mix of LSD, cocaine, marijuana and alcohol in the hours before 14-year-old Michael LaMotte was fatally shot in the head, a prosecutor said at a …

There's no ironclad decision by Gov. Lujan Grisham to call a special session for later this month or early September--her office says "a final determination has not been made. However things appear to be moving in that direction even as there is much on the political scales weighing against such

The State of New Mexico has committed over $5 million in taxpayer funds to a so-called “pilot program” with GreenPower Motor Company. This financially unstable, controversy-ridden electric vehicle manufacturer has already failed to deliver on similar promises in other states. The funds come from the far-left budget passed by the

A hankering for Dion's pizza proved to be the downfall for an alleged bank robber accused of stealing more than $140,000 from four banks in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

As the national redistricting battle escalates, New Mexico has emerged as one of the most glaring examples of partisan gerrymandering—drawing renewed attention to the state’s congressional maps crafted by Democrats during the last redistricting cycle. While Texas Republicans face criticism for efforts to redraw maps in their favor ahead of

New Mexico’s clean energy and environmental advocates are recoiling from energy policy shifts set in motion by the Trump administration this week, including the possible rollback of a major scientific finding about climate change and the dela…

SANTA FE — As rain tapped on the roof of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavilion, Kyle Guin held up a sensor no bigger than his fingertip to a room of investors and entrepreneurs.

RIO RANCHO — A Rio Rancho pharmacist with an eye on prioritizing health care is running for a seat in Congress to represent New Mexico’s First Congressional District.

After receiving information from a community member reporting that a high school student may be in possession of a weapon at around 2:15 p.m., Deming ...

Left to right: Charles Gamble, Community Engagement Director for the Opera, Gina Rasinski, Fine Arts Coordinator from APS (in rear), Cristina Gonzales, Fine Arts Coordinator for SFPS, Kurt Schmidt, Fine Arts Director for Rio Rancho Public Schools, Melissa Sandoval, LVCS Superintendent, Thomas Trujillo, Robertson High School Principal, Kathleen Kingsley, ALTO

JEMEZ SPRINGS — A local author will discuss the history, foraging and culinary use of the New Mexico porcini mushroom at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Jemez Springs Public Library.

Front page of the Las Vegas Optic from August 1, 1899. Front page of the Las Vegas Optic from August 1, 1899. Watrous, N.M., July 26. – Mrs. Weigle, who has been visiting with her daughter in Denver, on her way to her home at El Paso this week, stopped

Why was a 14-year-old on campus?

RIO RANCHO — As the start of a new school year approaches, officials with several Rio Rancho schools near city construction project zones are strategizing on how to make their campuses accessible and safe, as well as communicate with families…

What was intended to be a routine gathering of the New Mexico Young Republicans turned into a tense and dramatic incident Tuesday night at Mimi’s Cafe in Albuquerque, prompting swift condemnation from GOP leaders and a public response from the restaurant’s upper management. According to a series of posts by

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BERNALILLO — A local jury recently awarded $1.8 million to the family of a former Bernalillo High School student who was badly beaten by another student nearly two years ago.

SANTA FE — While top New Mexico health officials have raised the alarm about the impact of a federal budget bill signed last month by President Donald Trump, the state plans to apply for money from a rural health fund added to the bill just b…

The recent excitement in the Dem Guv chase between Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman is also causing Republican hearts to skip a beat. They see a better chance that the Dems may divide themselves and improve GOP prospects in next year's election. But first the GOP needs a first-tier contender.

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque murder suspect is a Rio Rancho business owner.

RIO RANCHO — Police and Fire departments will enter into a friendly competition once again. This is not a violent battle between the city of Rio Rancho’s first responders but a blood drive for the benefit of the community they serve.

William and Kristina Korte pose for a photograph at the Wally Sanchez Red Wave Band Center at Memorial Middle School on July 21. Kristina Korte will teach choir for grades 7-12, assist with the middle school and high school band, and teach theater for Las Vegas City Schools. William and

Update July 31: Rio Rancho Police Department's Captain Jacquelynn Reedy Identified 22 year-old Maurice Chavez as the decedent in the July 27 homicide. There was also a juvenile struck with the gunfire who sustained a non-life threatening inj…

With a live music festival, sporting events, and a chance to be rewarded for outstanding salsa or a unique painting, the San Miguel/Mora County Fair will be about much more than finding the best looking livestock in the land. The San Miguel/Mora County Fair will take place Aug. 6-9 at

BERNALILLO — The Bernalillo Police Department posted to Facebook July 30, releasing details of a July 28 homicide.

An ancient rock discovered on Mars, using equipment partially developed in New Mexico, could answer key questions scientists have about the possibility of past life on the planet.

A man and a woman are accused of drug trafficking after police located narcotics, guns and cash inside their Las Vegas home. Prosecutors last week charged 41-year-old Jesse L. Romero and 42-year-old Lucy C. Quintana after officers located fentanyl, cocaine and heroin following a raid on a home in the

With the Fall 2025 semester just around the corner and student-athletes slated to return on Aug. 9, Luna Community College’s Rough Rider Athletics program is confronting an unexpected and critical housing shortage. Fifty Luna student-athletes, vital to the program’s recent academic and athletic triumphs, are now scrambling to secure accommodations

Motorcycles line Plaza Park on July 25 during the annual Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally, which took place July 25-27. Motorcycles line Plaza Park on July 25 during the annual Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally, which took place July 25-27. Last-minute cancellations due to local emergencies and outside forces have put a

RIO RANCHO — Families of Rio Rancho Public Schools and community members will have to pay a little more for sporting events, parking and renting district facilities starting this coming school year.

RIO RANCHO — A grieving community filled Haynes Park the evening of July 29 for Rio Rancho High School student Michael LaMotte, who was killed in a University of New Mexico shooting July 25.

UPDATE: Bernalillo Police are investigating a July 28 homicide at Rotary Park near the Bernalillo Senior Center that prompted a shelter in place.

Opinion: State Senator Craig Brandt, District 40 We must return to a place where the federal... Read More

Sandia Pueblo Gov. Esquipula Chavez and Lt. Gov. Edward Paisano cut a ribbon opening a giant white tent west of Interstate 25 and north of Roy Road, under an arched si…

Walk around the Parnall Law Firm and it’s very much a family affair. Photos from all 115+ employees’ families line the walls. Sitting throughout the office’s shelves a…

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81-year-old Shirley, suffering from diabetes and neuropathy, found relief and reversed her condition by switching to an organic diet. After experiencing severe leg pai…

Corrales native Joel Gregory opened Ex Novo Brewing Company in Downtown Albuquerque in 2024, a risky move to revitalize a blighted area. Investing $5 million in an old…

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

Deming Police Officer Jesus Lopez Jr. was arrested outside Deming police headquarters on Thursday by officers with the New Mexico State Police. Althou...