Police: Mother bear was found and tranquilized by state department of wildlife

Officals said no indication of foul play at this time

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff For more than a month, Chris Saxman and Wanda MacInnis would pick up the receiver of their landline telephone at their home in Hanover, hoping to hear a dial tone, to no avail. On Monday, their service was finally restored — after the couple

Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl throughout southwest New Mexico between 2023 and 2026. According to court documents, Margarita Encarnacion Dominguez, 43, is alleged to have led a Grant

The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed two new cases of West Nile virus in the state.

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The sort-of heatwave we're currently in the midst of in New Mexico will continue Monday with many places in the triple-digits.

Albuquerque - We reached out to New Mexico State Police for an update on the fatal crash involving a SWAT officer from the Albuquerque Police Department. The NMSP sent an update on the accident investigation, which included the identity of the woman killed. On July 23rd, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.,

If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National

FARMINGTON – Sunday’s opening round games in the championship bracket of the 2026 Connie Mack World Series extended into Monday after persistent lightning delays forced a stoppage of action at Ricketts Park. That delay created a ripple effect on Monday’s opening round. A pair of games were forced to move

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday called on the U.S. Senate to cancel its five-week August break, keeping lawmakers in session to advance several of his priorities, despite not having the votes. Trump wrote in a social media post that he wanted Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced emergency orders directing $500,000 to help with statewide flooding disasters, including in Gallup, where historic monsoon rains in McKinley County flooded streets, damaged homes and tested the city’s aging drainage system. Leah March, a spokesperson for the governor’s office, told Source NM in

A federal appeals court over the weekend denied the Trump administration’s request to resume a controversial plan forcing significant restrictions on vote-by-mail. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court ruling last month that blocked President Donald Trump’s March 31 executive order

Over 100 seniors are on the wait list

Gallup received about 5 inches of rain since July 16; chances for more rain expected this week, according to the National Weather Service

New Mexico Cancer Center's all-female breast team becomes the first in the state to offer estrogen receptor-targeted PET imaging

New Mexico Gas Company celebrated the 15th anniversary of their scholarship program

More than 12,000 mining claims have been staked in New Mexico since 2023, driven by Trump's push to fast-track permits and rising mineral prices.

17 shelters receive state funding for renovations and construction

Nonrenewals have nearly tripled since 2021, with wildfire-prone counties hit hardest, state insurance superintendent tells lawmakers.

Rail Runner launched in 2006 and cost about $390 million to build; 'It provides a really valuable service to people who don’t have cars,' state employee says

Producers of the state’s signature crop entered the year with growing acreage, demand

Local shops are stocking up and preparing staff and ovens for their busiest months

Agency said first visit was done hours before drop-off, which went awry and left the boy in a Texas shelter for days

Northeast Heights saw 1.74 inches and the Sunport recorded a 78 mph wind gust

Portions of the original 1926-1937 alignment remain a mystery in 2026

Willie Lambert found his passion documenting the Mother Road’s history after going for a drive 23 years ago

Proposed legislation would entrust 10,000 acres of Forest Service land to Sandia Pueblo, stirring debate about outdoor recreation, broken treaties and who gets to control public lands

Incident began as law enforcement executed a search warrant of Four Hills home

A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s is hospitalized and an Otero County man is recovering at home

Suspect told police he never pointed a gun at anyone and did not intentionally hit pastor with his vehicle

Drought, bad habits blamed for incidents of livestock being attacked in the East Mountains

School leaders hope a legislative grant will entice more students to stay after graduation

State would hold nation's fourth Democratic primary on Feb. 15, 2028

Channel 13 will drop CBS on Aug. 1 amid a rights-fee dispute; Hearst’s KOAT will pick up CBS on a new digital channel

Grocery store may be joined by Boba Tea Co., bank and gas station as part of a wave of new developments

No additional information was released Friday

The Texas singer performed tracks from his album 'Clovis' at the Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center

The contribution, chosen by bank employees through the Guide the Giving program, comes as food insecurity continues to rise across New Mexico

High-profile endorsements proliferate — as does political scrutiny — as party convention nears

Suit targets a state rule requiring a PFAS logo on all goods containing 'forever chemicals'

Albuquerque's public bus system recorded a 4% ridership increase in fiscal year 2026

APS students earn a paycheck through a South Valley agriculture internship

Nearly a mile of the property’s water frontage is home to large populations of rainbow and brown trout

Unanimous order means rules underpinning state-subsidized initiative will remain in place

Ranchers, Office of the State Engineer say discussions with Homeland Security about water are ongoing

New Mexico State Police said suspect had 'minor injuries'

Defense attorney said he's been affected by the 'lettuce recall'

Police Chief Cecily Barker presented mid-year crime statistics at the Economic Forum

The outreach initiative, which began in California, is marking its 15th year

Legislative report finds per-member Medicaid costs have jumped by nearly $300 since 2020

Leaders convened in Washington to oppose a proposal that would strip protections from surrounding land

15-year-old American citizen united with mother in Mexico despite past abuse complaint

Owner says subdivision of historic building is necessary for business

The animal, who arrived at the zoo in 2014, surpassed the median life expectancy for jaguars

Police used video and GPS tracking to identify suspect

Terrasmart purchase ‘leverages a platform that we’ve built to service our existing customers’

Police: Detectives are investigating the incident

City officials are seeking state and federal partnerships to overhaul inadequate drainage system.

Commissioners terminate contract after stormy year

John Barron joins KOAT Action 7 News as sports director and anchor

Agreement would change charge from 1st- to 2nd-degree murder, reducing possible life sentence

Paul Grindstaff alleges reports about unsafe athletic conditions led to his firing during the university's May leadership purge

Suspect was released from jail Monday on his own recognizance

Complex trial to begin Aug. 3, five years after Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigned from office

A viral video sparked overwhelming demand for 'The Weighty Word Book,' forcing publisher to order 80,000 copies to keep up

Top agency officials promise to continue progress despite end of Gov. Michelle Lujan's term Dec. 31

Governor can reappoint Gabriel Aguilera or pick a candidate from any political party for the open seat

The space will be ‘designed with people in mind,’ owner says

SWAT team breaches suspect's door with explosives after evacuating motel near Meow Wolf

Dispute over spilled water at an apartment complex preceded the killing, police said

The 40,000 multi-specialty facility is set to be completed end of next year

Unanimous resolution surprises packed meeting

Five people are in federal custody after the Grant County Sheriff’s Office joined federal agencies in executing several search and arrest warrants in Bayard and Hurley last week. A sixth person is in custody in the Grant County Detention Center as a result of the operation. A press release on

A group of volunteers hopes to bring some new life back into the community orchard just south of Gough Park. The orchard, on 11th Street east of the Gila Community Foundation office and adjacent to the site of the Silver City Farmers’ Market, was planted about a decade ago in

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff A grand jury convened in Grant County late last week handed down felony indictments against eight people, including the director of the Silver City Museum. A grand jury of citizens is one of two methods New Mexico prosecutors can use to determine if there

By RALEIGH BURLEIGH Daily Press Correspondent Nearly 140 years after it was built, the historic Silver City Waterworks at 1721 Little Walnut Road has been given new life, thanks to public funding and countless volunteer hours. The Waterworks opened its gates to the public on Wednesday, displaying lush gardens filled

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After a meeting he held this spring with critics of Hidalgo Medical Services, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said this week that he was not happy with what he called a failure by the HMS leadership to answer basic questions from his office, adding that

The Bayard City Council signed off on a new strategic plan for the Bayard Public Library during their regular meeting Wednesday, but heard that due to a lack of use, the library will now be closed most Saturdays. Councilor Eloy Medina praised Head Librarian Cindy “Renee” Provencio’s updated strategic plan

A grand jury handed down indictments Friday against Bart Roselli, director of the Silver City Museum. The indictment, filed late Friday afternoon in Sixth Judicial District Court in Silver City, shows charges of false imprisonment, a fourth-degree felony, and assault (attempted battery), a petty misdemeanor. Both stem from a April

By DEAN THOMPSON Daily Press Sports Editor The Cobre High School Indians and Silver High School Fighting Colts won’t meet on the gridiron during the upcoming fall football season. Actually, the game has not been held since the 2024 season. Last year, Cobre had to cancel the game because of

Members of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently discussed public school capital outlay formula issues that will likely require action in the upcoming 60-day legislative session in January, including issues with online learning and instructional time. LFC Principal Fiscal Analyst Sunny Liu told committee members July 23 during the

ASAAYI LAKE — The course changed, but the result remained the same. Cyclist Tom Preller continued his dominance of the Asaayi Bike Race on Saturday, winning the men's division for the sixth consecutive year despite organizers being forced to redesign the course because of construction near Crystal. Preller, from Page,

A former city of Aztec employee has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city in the 10th U.S. District Court in Albuquerque. Wallace Begay, a 23-year employee, names the city, former city manager Jeff Blackburn, former employees Denver DeWees and Charles Dobey, current employee Edward Kotyk and former city

FARMINGTON – The path to a championship in this week’s Connie Mack World Series opens with a total of six games Sunday and Monday at Ricketts Park in the first round of the double-elimination tournament. Seedings and schedules for the championship bracket were set by the American Amateur Baseball Congress

FARMINGTON – As summer reaches its peak in Farmington, one tradition continues to define the season: the Connie Mack World Series. For 61 years, the tournament has drawn families and fans from across the country to watch elite amateur baseball players compete on one of the sport's biggest stages. But

The Three Rivers Education Foundation, a Farmington-based nonprofit organization, has been awarded a second YouthBuild grant funded through the U.S. Department of Labor. YouthBuild serves people ages 16 to 24 who have left high school before graduating and are facing barriers to employment and education. Eligible participants include low income

FARMINGTON – The defending Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers National team officially opened their 2026 series with a strong showing during pool play weekend. The Dodgers National squad earned a 9-1 win in their first pool play game over Oklahoma-based Brand of Athletes on Friday. They followed that

FARMINGTON – The defending Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers officially opened their 2026 series with an emphatic win over Oklahoma-based Brand of Athletes as pool play kicked off Friday at Worley Field. Here’s a wrapup of all the first day of pool play games. Defending champion Dulins Dodgers

This year marked the 50th anniversary for the United National Indian Tribal Youth conference in Oklahoma City, where thousands of Native youth joined together to celebrate empowerment and leadership. The Naat’áanii Youth Council, representing Navajo Preparatory High School, attended the conference and was named as the 2026 UNITY Youth Council

A mud and rockslide closed U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton in both directions for more than five hours Friday night, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The slide occurred about 5 p.m., 10 miles north of Silverton at milepost 81, near Red Mountain Pass, said Adair Christensen, spokeswoman with

From hijacked freight shipments to tampered gift cards hanging on store racks, states are responding to new forms of organized retail crime with a fresh round of legislation. More than a dozen states this year have passed laws creating new criminal offenses, increasing penalties and establishing specialized task forces and

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has approved $500,000 to help Gallup and surrounding areas deal with flooding. Meanwhile, an AI news outlet is misinforming residents and getting in the way of local emergency responses, offiicals say.

Since President Donald Trump has gutted much of the federal government’s consumer protection work, state attorneys general are increasingly left to fight high prices and investigate businesses themselves. Consumer protection work, long a growing focus of state AGs from both parties, has ramped up considerably more in the past two

New Mexico lawmakers hear recommendations on funding formula issues affecting distance learning and instructional time

Police arrested a teen who a lieutenant allegedly saw potentially concealing a gun Friday in downtown Albuquerque.

The new facilities are the latest in a series of New Mexico expansions for the Texas-based Catholic hospital firm.

The announcement of NMSU's inclusion in the $800 million federal initiative comes after announcements for LANL and UNM.

Gary Johnson made Libertarians relevant in New Mexico for a couple of election cycles. The momentum evaporated when he stopped campaigning.

The Santa Fe Opera's Rodelinda is a triumph on all fronts, with excellent conducting, stage direction, singing, and acting.

The 10-acre Oso Canyon Fire, which ignited in a burn scar west of Española, in the Española Ranger District of Santa Fe National Forest, was d…

The Santa Fe Striders scholarships, recently given to three students, have awarded $30,500 to student-athletes since 2021.

More than 500 incoming students at Howard University have learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the Washington, D.C., school a…

The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A dog-themed disco fashion show at the Rail Yards paired models with adoptable dogs and drew more than 100 vendor applications.The Doggie Disco took place Saturday night at the Rail Yards as both a fashion show and an adoption event. The theme focused on disco and the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico will see a few showers or storms through this evening, then mostly dry weather later Friday night. Sunday will start dry across the state. A few showers or storms may develop in the afternoon, but rain chances will stay lower than they are through this

SANTA FE, N.M. – Nearly 500 Democratic Party members will vote to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor.Voting opened Saturday for the State Central Committee after Maggie Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race due to health concerns, and the party must fill the spot ahead

Protests from the affected countries — which account for 99% of U.S. imports — were swift. Critics say the claims are unfounded and arbitrary.

Along with its roll call votes this week, the House also passed these bills: the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act (H.R. 1722), to require Office …

Four Democrats made their final pitches to party members to join Deb Haaland on the Nov. 3 ballot as the party's lieutenant governor candidate.

Democrats harped on Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull’s scheduled appearance Saturday at a GOP black-tie dinner.

A compensation plan approved in December resulted in a vast majority of legislative aides receiving double-digit raises.

Northern New Mexico has long been known for conflict between locals and the U.S. Forest Service. But now, land grants are entering into agreem…

The New Mexican requested the salaries of district legislative aides from December, before a new compensation plan was adopted, and their curr…

BBC Kate, the current school board president for Santa Fe Public Schools, seems to have an innovative perspective on what is truth, what the p…

The State Central Committee will make the pick via ranked choice voting, starting Saturday and continuing until Wednesday.

Gamma Resources Ltd., a Vancouver-based uranium company, is seeking the Carson National Forest’s permission to conduct exploratory uranium dri…

Forty-three-year-old Nathan Matthews died Friday, nearly a month after he and other firefighters were enveloped in what is known as a burnover.

President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market.

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux.

Belgian authorities have arrested a Canadian woman accused of espionage while working as an intern at NATO's operational headquarters.

A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions as protesters sa…

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again. Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are challenging Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced Thursda…

A My View on Page B-1 published Sunday, July 19, 2026, with the headline "Former Mayor Sam Pick in action: Still hard to match," used the inco…

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains.

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits.

Elephant Butte Reservoir could fall to 15,000 to 25,000 acre-feet, about 1% of capacity, by the end of July, which would exceed a 55 year low.

Police charged a man with two counts of aggravated assault after they said he pulled a gun during an argument outside a northwest Albuquerque church.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It may be summer, but buildings in the Silver Consolidated School District have not been quiet — especially Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. The Board of Education toured that building prior to its regular meeting Wednesday to view the improvements made under the district’s 2024

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The Victorian-style gazebo at the center of Gough Park in many ways serves as the heart of Silver City — the site of five decades of celebrations, protests and political events, music and more. The gazebo celebrated 50 years this July 4, and is

Albuquerque Public Schools is putting $2.6 million in opioid settlement money into 25 counseling positions and new student prevention programs.

Duke City BMX has grown into one of the country’s top BMX facilities and local volunteers want more families to use the public track.

NM's child welfare agency CYFD is under fire. Lawmakers say the system has been broken for 30-40 years. What changes are being proposed?

Multiple communities in our state will be spending the weekend cleaning up after recent flooding. But, help is on the way.

In this week's Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about new developments in the Epstein investigation in New Mexico, a child left by CYFD at the border, and the recent bear sightings in Rio Rancho.

Gauges showed Embudo Arroyo rose above 10 feet as life-threatening flash flooding hit parts of the Albuquerque area.

The number of overdoses spiked to 33 in 2023. Last year, they spiked again, to at least 24; the jail has seen 15 so far this year.

The United States says it will begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports on Aug. 24, more than a year after it imposed the measure …

Several storms could drop more than 1.5 inches of rain in western New Mexico, where saturated ground has raised a major flash flood concern.

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

The U.S. would be required to have the capacity to produce at least 180 plutonium pits by 2050, under the House-passed bill.

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He delivered a rambling sp…

The reception marked the start of a weekend celebrating the traditional Spanish art the market has maintained for decades.

New Mexico shoppers will skip paying gross receipts tax on qualifying purchases the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2 during the state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday.

The Democratic National Committee recommended New Mexico become the fourth early-state primary in 2028, moving it to Feb. 15.

A man ended up in custody after five law officers returned fire during a search warrant at a Southeast Albuquerque home, state police said.

Albuquerque - The Friday evening commute will be delayed because of a motorcycle crash on the Big I heading northbound. Around 3PM, an Albuquerque Police officer observed a downed motorcycle on the Big I interchange heading northbound. The rider had serious injuries and was transported to UNMH. We will update

Lawmakers vowed to make changes to demand more accountability and direction from CYFD after session discussing troubling data.

USCIS is required to process the specialized visas within 14 days, but current processing times range from 12 and 13 months.

The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding near Ruidoso Downs as heavy rain hit the South Fork burn scar.

Trader Joe's has filed an application to build a new location on Albuquerque’s West Side.

Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. The illnesses began between last November and June 30. No deaths have been reported, but 26 people have been hospitalized. Investigators say shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry

The CBS affiliation switch will take effect Aug. 1 with the launch of a new digital subchannel at Hearst-owned KOAT-TV designated for CBS programming.

Isleta Pueblo - An APD officer was involved in a fatal crash on a state road on Isleta Pueblo land on Thursday. The officer was responding to a tactical activation in Albuquerque. We have learned the tactical officer was responding to assist detectives in Albuquerque who were attempting to arrest

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., National News In court, Trump administration admits canceling New Mexico grants “solely” because the state voted for Kamala Harris and has two Dem. senators by Pat Davis July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 The Trump administration told a federal judge earlier this month that the Trump

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News From afterthought to early player: New Mexico’s new role in 2028 presidential primary by Kevin Hendricks July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Front page of the July 18, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The electric street railway system is a sure go this time. There seems not the slightest doubt of it. It is said that everything has been bought for the entire system to the Hot Springs and paid

A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July

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Beginning Saturday, roughly 500 Democratic Party of New Mexico members will begin casting ballots to replace Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Three people who observed federal immigration enforcement during the Trump administration’s sometimes-violent surge said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday the Department of Homeland Security illegally recorded them and revoked their status in the department’s trusted traveler programs. The suit, filed in the Southern District of California, says the administration

A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not sufficiently justify restrictions imposed in 2023 on a drug used to terminate early pregnancies, adding another layer of complexity to a string of legal cases with opposing goals that could affect future abortion access.

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday that South Carolina should hold the party’s first primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle. The recommendation came after a competitive 26-19-4 vote in South Carolina’s favor over Nevada and New Hampshire. The decision is now pending final

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee on Friday voted to catapult New Mexico’s 2028 presidential primary election to fourth in the country.

Albuquerque - The New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving federal and local law enforcement on Thursday, July 23. The shooting was reported around 11:35 AM at 12704 Piru Blvd. SE, which is southwest of Central Ave and Tramway Blvd. The incident involved personnel from multiple law enforcement

Posted in+News, Albuquerque Dry New Mexico Actually Has Lots of Water. Unfortunately, It’s Toxic — So Far by Devin O’Leary July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Posted inAlbuquerque, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Local Government, Sandoval County Sandia Pueblo pushes to take control of Sandia Mountain forests, raising alarm from outdoor adventurer seekers by Jesse Jones July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

A San Jose woman is facing a child abuse charge for allegedly grabbing a 14-year-old girl by the hair and striking her in the face. Police charged 37-year-old Frances Mejillas with felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges of battery, resisting an officer and assault upon a peace officer after responding

New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Western New Mexico University is now designated as the southwest hub for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network. The state received funding for the network during the 2025 legislative session, with New Mexico State University serving as the principal hub. The network is designed

By RALEIGH BURLEIGH Daily Press Correspondent Although Grant County enjoys a rich cultural tapestry, thanks to the diverse people who call it home, respect and inclusion were not always a given. Members of the Chicano Movement, in particular, have fought hard for labor rights, representation, equal access to amenities and

Connor Hall, a residence hall on the New Mexico Highlands University campus, on Tuesday. Luna Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with NMHU to allow Luna students to live at the university in the fall. The students will likely live at Connor Hall. Luna Community College has ensured

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News “Chaco is not for sale”: NM lawmakers and Pueblo leaders fight to preserve protections by Jesse Jones July 22, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov. Opinion: It’s time to take decisive action, streamline permitting processes, and maximize the economic potential of New Mexico by Guest Commentary in NMPR July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news How Bernalillo County plans to add $10 million to infrastructure without raising taxes by Jesse Jones July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

The stack of lawsuits filed against New Mexico Highlands University keeps getting taller. Paul Grindstaff, Highlands’ former vice president for advancement and university relations who also served as executive director of the NMHU Foundation, has accused the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., of retaliating against him after he alerted

Editor A Ribera man will spend the next 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a pair of underage girls in July 2025. Joe Louis Rivera, 25, took a plea deal on July 14, pleading guilty to two counts of second degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor.

The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking

A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education is planning a town hall to get public input on which electronic device policy the board should adopt. The policy on use of cell phones and electronic devices was one of several policy advisories up for a

Recipients awarded for community impact, creativity and innovation, and bullying prevention ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, one of…

RAMAH, N.M. – Join U.S. Camel Corps reenactor Doug Baum, his camels, and park staff at El Morro National Monument from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September…

GRANTS, N.M. - The Southwest monsoon is a pattern of pronounced seasonal increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over the southwestern United States and…

SANTA ROSA, N.M. – New Mexico State Parks is announcing the imminent closure of the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park due to a water release by the U.S.…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – This week’s fishing report is less about the bite and more about conditions around the lake. Bluewater Lake and the nearby Las Tusas…

New Mexico Author to Embark on Epic 38,000-Mile Pan-American Journey in Vintage 1952 Chrysler New Yorker. THOREAU, N.M. — While most people look at a 74…

Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…

Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…

Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…

Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...

The story of the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and its aftermath gained a new international audience and an award during the recent Esri User Conference in San Diego, Calif. Dana Heusinkveld, a GIS research specialist with the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) based at Highlands

A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department

Posted inElections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Miyagishima bows out of gubernatorial race, throws support behind Gregg Hull by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News Betting on sovereignty: Heinrich fights to protect tribal gaming from prediction markets by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

New Mexico Acequia Association Executive Director Paula Garcia, pictured at the Roundhouse on July 15, 2026, said accessible, recurring funding for acequias is increasingly urgent due to natural disasters that deprive stewards of their livelihoods. New Mexico acequias won’t survive the new normal of wildfires, floods and prolonged drought without

Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling

Posted inEnergy, New Mexico State Gov. PNM, Blackstone to reverse problematic $400M early stock sale and extend acquisition timeline to 2027 by Pat Davis July 19, 2026

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The

Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66

In 1903 James Graham McNary, owner and L.H. Allen, business manager for The Las Vegas Optic bought and absorbed a rival paper called the Daily Record. City Clerk R. G. Schoonmaker yesterday celebrated the 48th anniversary of his residence in Las Vegas. On July 10, 1884, Mr. Schoonmaker came to

New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released

Sebastian Parra with his Parra Construction and Trucking semi. Luna Community College (LCC) is expanding its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program with tuition-free pathways and upcoming state certification as a regional examination site for Northern New Mexico. Supported by the New Mexico Graduate Resource Opportunity (NMGRO) initiative, qualified students can

New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend and beyond as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees across much of New Mexico. Since April 1, 453 people have visited New Mexico health facilities for heat-related emergencies. In the summer of 2025, there were 761

For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...

Evangelina Duran Thanks to the leadership of two local teenagers, Mora and San Miguel counties are a bit tidier and safer. Benito F. Armijo, 18, of Wagon Mound and Evangeline Duran, 17, of Chacon recently led cleanup projects in their respective communities. Duran and Armijo were members of New Mexico’s

The bodies were found behind locked doors or tucked away in secluded alleys. They were found in bedrooms, bathrooms, parking lots and behind the wheels of parked cars. One man was found face-down behind an organic grocery story. A woman was in a tent next to the Santa Fe River.

New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge

Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s

Front page of the July 6, 1918 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Las Vegans are much interested in the announcement that a Chautauqua is to be held in the territory this year. Saturday, August 15th, will be the date and the sessions will be held at Mountainair. Many from

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, an Albuquerque Democrat, is drawing attention for an emotional social media video in which he accused ICE personnel of murdering a Mexican national in Houston and vowed to use his power as speaker to “protect our people.” The remarks came after the fatal shooting

Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More

Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More

Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...

Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons like Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ala’a Kalloub, to personalize total knee, partial knee and total hip procedures. As more people seek relief from chronic joint pain and mobility issues, Alta Vista Regional Hospital is bringing advanced surgical technology closer to home. The

Joe Rangel stands at the booth for his business, Indian Jewelry of Gallup, set up along Bridge Street during this year’s Fiestas de Las Vegas on Sunday. Joe Rangel, owner of Indian Jewelry of Gallup, a traveling business that came to Bridge Street during the Fiestas de Las Vegas, said

A new piece in The Federalist is putting national attention on a New Mexico campaign finance law that critics say forces civic groups to choose between speaking about elected officials and exposing private donors to the government. The article, written by Marc Wheat and Mitchell Bahnsen, focuses on Rio Grande

New Mexico’s Democrat senators are facing new scrutiny over their handling of Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner after a rape allegation sent national Democrats fleeing from a candidate many in the party had recently tried to rally behind. Platner, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is accused

Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to

Monday, July 6 *Roar and Explore: Ice Excavation – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218...Read More

Nearly five years after federal agents raided the home of former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, the disgraced Albuquerque Democrat is finally set to face trial in one of the largest public corruption cases in recent New Mexico history. Williams Stapleton, once one of the most powerful

Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is once again attacking Republican-backed election integrity reforms, claiming the push to require proof of citizenship and voter identification is part of an effort to make it harder for Americans to vote. In a series of social media videos, the far-left congresswoman from New

New Mexico’s three far-left Democrat members of the U.S. House closed out the latest fundraising quarter with a flood of urgent, panicky emails begging supporters for cash before the midnight Federal Election Commission deadline. Reps. Gabe Vasquez, Melanie Stansbury, and Teresa Leger Fernández all sent last-minute fundraising appeals on June

Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct

Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling on lawmakers to send New Mexicans at least $250 in energy relief checks after a spike in oil prices created what she described as an $825 million windfall for the state’s trust funds. In a new opinion column, Lujan Grisham argued that New

A new report from The Santa Fe New Mexican is raising disturbing new questions about what was happening inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in southern Santa Fe County — including why the convicted sex offender appeared to be planning a private dental operation at the remote New Mexico property. According

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Deb Haaland blew the doors off Tuesday night, crafting a 72 to 28 percent landslide over rival Sam Bregman and securing the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. She now enters the general election campaign as the odds-on favorite against freshly-minted Republican nominee and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull. All statewide

Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

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...

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 ...

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

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

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...

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,...

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 ...

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...

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...

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