Bruce Throne, a retired attorney involved in the appeal, said the plaintiffs are weighing options for their next step.

A Santa Fe police officer is working desk duty while a domestic violence charge is pending in court.

A dispute between the college and the coalition largely remains in the hands of the National Labor Relations Board.

Gun-rights organization contends N.M.'s new law, which went into effect Wednesday, violates the second and 14th amendments.

You know that if a cat or dog is part of your family, the best preventive step to take to avoid becoming separated is to make sure your pet is microchipped. A collar w…

District 4’s Adam Johnson and District 2’s Lisa Cacari Stone have raised more money than their opponents for County Commission.

An officer declined to provide details about the deceased person or the the death, which was discovered Wednesday morning.

In the 1957 classic Disney movie Old Yeller, the young boy, Travis, must shoot Yeller because he has contracted rabies.

Capitol Ford, Española Humane team up for adoption event

Phyllis Jennings Kennedy, a longtime Albuquerque artist and educator, died last month at age 67.

In addition to the eight killed, at least 40 were injured.

Check out what's going on in and around Santa Fe this weekend.

The Southern New Mexico judge's ruling comes as budgets are being finalized for the next school year, with the civil case likely to continue through the summer.

The two sides appeared to be hold some differences on key questions of how to organize the debates, including agreeing on moderators and rules.

Republican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia.

It’s the first arms shipment to Israel to be pushed forward since the administration put another arms transfer — consisting of 3,500 bombs — on hold this month.

The Santa Fe Opera's 2025 season will feature standard-repertory operas by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and Benjamin Britten.

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has filed a lawsuit in federal district court in New Mexico, challenging the state’s new waiting period law for firearm purchases. The lawsuit, Ortega v. Grisham, was filed in collaboration with the Mountain States Legal Foundation. New Mexico’s “Unlawful Sale of a Firearm Before Required

A Railyard mural of the Virgin Mary has sparked criticism from a group of Catholics who say it is disrespectful to their faith.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy postponed all his upcoming foreign trips, underscoring the seriousness of the threat his soldiers are facing.

Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional.

Alek Collins, 26, appeared before a federal judge Tuesday in Texas. He will remain in federal custody pending extradition to New Mexico.

The populist, pro-Russian leader, 59, was hit in the stomach after four shots were fired outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova.

County Manager Greg Shaffer recommended the county invest in employees, affordable housing and new technology.

A plan from the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management proposes spending about $3.8 million to develop a "building resiliency center" in San Miguel County.

The candidates in the First Judicial District Attorney's Office race are among the top 10 earners and spenders, according to the secretary of state.

Drivers can expect construction work at La Bajada to be "substantially completed" by the end of the month.

The price tag would top $5 billion, making it the costliest agreement enacted by Congress if it's approved with no changes.

A town hall the city councilor held in February focused largely on nuisance properties within District 1.

The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the long and winding corruption case against Demesia Padilla.

The bipartisan bill would amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to cover New Mexico and several other states, with the GOP balking at the cost.

Palestinians refer to it as the Nakba, Arabic for catastrophe.

A Santa Fe County text-based ballot tracking system inspired a statewide initiative, local election officials said.

Andrea Krejci of Santa Fe, with Freshies Juices on the plaza where she helps out once in a while, dances with one of their regular costumers, a man who only wanted to be identified as “Sandia Man,” on Tuesday.

President Joe Biden says in defending his new tariffs on Chinese products that China's government subsidies ensure its companies don’t have to turn a profit, giving them an unfair advantage in global trade.

In a defiant op-ed published in the Albuquerque Journal, Democrat State Representative Marian Matthews from New Mexico openly criticized this year’s Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), the failed Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) bill, marking her firm opposition to what she described as a flawed proposal championed by the far-left

The University of New Mexico released an official statement on May 14 responding to recent protest demands related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The university responded to calls for a ceasefire and demands for so-called “transparency” regarding its investment activities, specifically concerning ties to Israel. UNM President Garnett

Two bills — one restricting guns at polling places and one imposing a seven-day waiting period to buy weapons — kick in Wednesday.

The decision was due in large part to a key argument: The rule is at odds with existing laws on the length of the school year.

The state will decide later whether to approve pilot projects exploring the reuse of fracking wastewater..

Escondido, which is expected to open this summer, will offer Mexican-inspired dishes and tiered membership plans for frequent customers.

Members of San Isidro Catholic Church in Agua Fría walked in a procession to the river Sunday, celebrating tradition and welcoming a healthy flow.

Thomas Robison was believed to have begun rafting down the Colorado River last month with his small dog in a wooden craft he built himself.

The alleged ring-leader of the group fled the country and is believed to be living in Guatemala, where the four men are from.

Leader of Northern New Mexico tribe was a Vietnam veteran and praised as 'a cherished member of our community.'

The production will employ roughly 200 crew members and 30 background actors in the state, according to the New Mexico Film Office.

The high court ruled the law allows for complete separation of revenues from electricity sales to encourage energy efficiency.

More than $1 million will go to the Santa Fe area, with about $627,000 allocated for the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority and the county authority.

The DOJ released findings in 2014, when the department came under intense scrutiny for use of force and officer-involved shootings.

Author and journalist Carmella Padilla, a co-founder of the festival and a native New Mexican, joins "Conversations Different" to talk about how the event came to be and how it has had success in attracting world-renowned authors.

Bernie Toon had served as the city's interim spokesperson following the abrupt departure of spokesperson Amy Akmal last year.

The company also discussed in an earnings call its plans for more frequent trips to suborbit.

A coalition of New Mexico school superintendents has initiated legal action against state officials, challenging the public education department’s imposition of a 180-day school calendar. The superintendents argue that the rule represents a case of “executive overreach,” according to Stan Rounds, the executive director for the New Mexico School Superintendents

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is once again leaving the state, this time for an international trip to Rotterdam, Netherlands, under the guise of promoting business and trade at the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition. Critics argue that her travel highlights a concerning trend of prioritizing global

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit seeking damages from three relatives in the shooting of a Native American activist in northern New

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. While new to the community, Camille Milke and her family have already made their footprint in the East Mountains with a new homemade donut delivery service, Route 66 Hole Foods. Milke, her husband, Brian Milke,

Thirteen individuals were detained at New Mexico State University’s Las Cruces campus on Thursday following a two-hour sit-in protest. The demonstration, organized by anti-Israel parties, took place in the Hadley administration building, a hub for the university’s top administrative offices. The protest started with a group of about 12 to

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit seeking damages from three relatives in the shooting of a Native American activist in northern New

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Sandia Park, Cedar Crest and North 14 communities While new to the community, Camille Milke and her family have already made their footprint in the East Mountains with a new homemade donut delivery service, Route

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more

A legal battle involving Democrat former New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf, his wife, Kelly Egolf, and a group of prominent investors will be settled through arbitration rather than in court. District Judge Francis Mathew made this decision on Thursday, siding with the Egolfs, who had argued that an agreement

Several House Democrats in challenging re-election campaigns, including New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez, have accepted contributions from the wealthy Pritzker family, who have been linked to groups involved in recent anti-Jewish protests. According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Pritzker family, known for their ownership of Hyatt

Despite improved rankings in fiscal stability, natural environment, and opportunity, New Mexico remains near the bottom of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best States rankings. The state was ranked 49th overall, just above Louisiana, slipping from 47th in the previous year’s report to 48th in 2021. The Best States

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Hundreds of people from around the state gathered in the historic mining town of Cerrillos on May 4 for its third annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race. Pack burro racing is a sport that originated

Early voting for the June 4th primary election in New Mexico starts tomorrow, May 7th, 2024. Registered voters can cast their ballots at the County Clerk’s office beginning on May 7th, with additional early voting locations opening up on May 18th. All early voting locations will close on June 1st,

Amazon.com Inc., the e-commerce powerhouse based in Seattle and founded by Albuquerque native Jeff Bezos, has expanded its footprint in New Mexico by acquiring approximately 16.5 acres of land in Farmington. The transaction was completed on March 14, with records from the San Juan County Assessor’s Office confirming the purchase

The upcoming U.S. Senate race in New Mexico has sparked intense debate, encapsulated by two dueling op-eds in the Albuquerque Journal from state representatives Gail Chasey and Jim Townsend. Both pieces reflect deep partisan divides and sharply different perceptions of the candidates, incumbent Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger

State Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill of Silver City has decided not to pursue re-election, opening up a potential opportunity for a shift in party control of her legislative seat. Correa Hemphill, a far-left Democrat, announced her decision not to seek a second term in a news release, expressing a desire

Early Thursday morning, activists converged on the streets leading to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, causing significant disruptions as they fruitlessly protested the U.S. Government’s support for Israel. The protest, which started around 6:30 a.m., blocked the main entrance at Louisiana and Gibson, leading to considerable traffic backups and

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Koshari, one of the largest black bears in New Mexico, was over 20 years old and an educational ambassador at Wildlife West in Edgewood for the last 18 years. He was among the park visitors’

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Twenty-five years ago, avid horseman Bud Kingston started a 400-mile horseback ride across New Mexico but never completed it. This time, his goal is to finish the ride and raise $15,000 for rescued horses. On

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Edgewood residents may soon see more public transportation options. To get more information on the community’s transportation needs, the North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus is conducting a survey to help develop potential future

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Koshari, one of the largest black bears in New Mexico, was over 20 years old and an educational ambassador at Wildlife West in Edgewood for the last 18 years. He was among the park visitors’

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Twenty-five years ago, avid horseman Bud Kingston started a 400-mile horseback ride across New Mexico but never completed it. This time, his goal is to finish the ride and raise $15,000 for rescued horses. On

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Edgewood residents may soon see more public transportation options. To get more information on the community’s transportation needs, the North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus is conducting a survey to help develop potential future

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. An East Mountains animal rescue has had a very busy April after rescuing 61 dogs from an alleged hoarding situation in Socorro County. The dogs were rescued from a property in Veguita. The East Mountain

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is investigating claims that some members of the Bernalillo County Commission have violated meeting rules. In a letter dated April 24, and addressed to County Manager Julie Morgas

In an era where politicians are quick to allocate public funds towards their own agendas, often without regard to efficacy, an interesting development has emerged in the realm of electric vehicle (EV) adoption by major delivery companies like FedEx and UPS. According to a recent Reuters report, as noted by

As National Prevention Week approaches, the personal finance website WalletHub has released a comprehensive report identifying the states with the most severe drug problems. This timely study aims to spotlight the regions most impacted by drug addiction, leveraging data from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, analyzed across

Across the country, university campuses have become epicenters for anti-Israel demonstrations, with activists calling for institutions to sever all affiliations with companies and organizations that back the Israeli government amid its ongoing conflicts. These demonstrations have led to blockades and occupations of university buildings, prompting some schools to transition to

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), an ethics watchdog group, has requested that the Senate Select Committee on Ethics investigate New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. FACT’s concerns center around allegations that Heinrich intertwined official legislative actions with campaign fundraising efforts. In a detailed letter, FACT’s Executive Director,

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is seeking public feedback on a newly proposed regulation overhauling the state’s school lunch program. This initiative comes amid concerns about the quality and consumption of the meals provided under the existing program, which has been promoted as providing free lunches to students,

A trial date has been established for Jaremy Smith, a 33-year-old man from Marion, who faces charges including the murder of a New Mexico State Police officer. The proceedings are scheduled to commence with jury selection on June 10th, 2024, at the Pete V. Domenici United States Courthouse in Albuquerque,

A dramatic confrontation unfolded when Anissa Tinnin, an Albuquerque grandmother, protected herself and her granddaughter from a fugitive intruder, Joseph Rivera, during what began as a peaceful movie night at home. The incident occurred shortly after Tinnin and her 4-year-old granddaughter had settled in to watch the Taylor Swift Eras

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The City of Moriarty Fire Department and Torrance County Fire Department have already had a busy 2024 fire season. Last week firefighters and EMS put out three structure fires in a seven-day period that left