An older New Mexican dicho says, “Frebero loco y Marzo un poco” (crazy February and March a little).

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold a Santa Cruz man, a convicted murderer, without bail pending trial after he allegedly violated a protection order filed by his soon-to-be ex-wife, threatening her with a gun, having his mother contact her and trying to contact her through CashApp.

Prosecutors are asking for a judge to hold an Española man without bail pending trial after he allegedly reversed his truck toward a deputy’s car that tried to pull him over, then engaged deputies in a slow-speed chase, ending in the hills off State Road 399.

A Navajo basketball pro is bringing her overseas career back home — coaching youth and showing them what's possible.

Pope Leo XIV is moving into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace. The Vatican said Leo would be joined in the papal apa…

The event will have a Shark Tank-like atmosphere, except participants will compete for the right to a pottery fundraiser.

Pakistan’s president says Afghanistan’s Taliban government has crossed a red line by launching drones into Pakistan, and Pakistan has reported…

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the c…

Federal prosecutors in New York have accused a lobbyist of trying to extort a former client and the client’s son for $500,000.

Along with its roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed the HONOR Act (S. 327), to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction with resp…

Scientists perform unprecedented research on forest thinning above the San Juan-Chama Project, which provides water to Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

A pilot algae filter at Santa Fe’s wastewater plant cleans nutrients from treated water while doubling as a workforce and research hub.

Josh Tafoya returned to Taos from New York in 2020 after the pandemic struck feeling discouraged and professionally adrift.

We may look back at two state legislative decisions that didn’t grab headlines yet kept local journalism alive and hopeful.

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable.

A relatively new technique could improve water management and predictability for users in New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley.

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people. The regional administration head said a…

Already, a few fires have popped up in the grasslands of Eastern New Mexico and some areas are enacting burn restrictions.

Despite the funding setback, supporters of the proposed museum vow to continue to work to get the project off the ground.

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with th…

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that's backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documenta…

A forecast of high winds and low humidity has resulted in warnings of potential wildfire and power outages in Santa Fe.

Students from McCurdy Charter School participated in the New Mexico Regional Science Fair Feb. 28 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, after first competing in the school’s local science fair in late January. Winners from each division were selected to represent McCurdy at the regional competition.

Probation officers are asking a judge to send Mackie Roybal, 32, back to prison, after he pleaded guilty in 2017 in four cases, including shooting a 3-year-old in the leg in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after leading changes that drove artists away.

Plans to turn the Western Holiday Motel on the southern edge of town into a mixed-use business have fallen through. Now all that’s left of the motel is a vacant lot and some rubble.

The Española City Council wants to see an ordinance to regulate the installation of privately owned fire hydrants throughout the city due to questions about liability and safety.

The decision by the Española Clerk’s Office to turn off security cameras in the voting room at City Hall during early voting for the recent city election caused confusion for city officials and community members.

An RV park and multi-use campground in Ranchos de Taos is blending classic road trip camping with modern-day glamping, boutique lodging, “space cabins” and a pet park. Luxx Lodge is the latest business venture of Gordon Schaeffer, founder and CEO...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and…

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on an Utah college campus was in court as a state judge denied some defense efforts to limit public ac…

KCEC advises customers to prep for power shutoffs due to critical fire weather over weekend

The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow. On Wednesday, W…

A Taos jury found Cesar Garcia not guilty in a case where he allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver last January, while a plea hearing is set later this month in the case where he is charged with first degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Anthony Velasquez last

The federal government has set aside $22 million for the project, which will cost an estimated $251 million in total to complete.

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well. It had one of its worst effectiveness rates in …

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network. Trump made the announcement Friday in a s…

The infected dog received veterinary care and has recovered, the state Department of Health said in a news release Friday.

The chaotic scene unfolded at the tail end of a police pursuit in 2024 which resulted in officer shooting and killing Ricky Chavez.

Lillian Trujillo, who was born in Cañones, died Feb. 15, 2026, less than two months shy of her 107th birthday.

A federal jury has convicted eight people accused of having links to antifa on terrorism charges over what prosecutors called an attack on a T…

The "truth commission" is tasked with looking into potential crimes and public corruption tied to the well-connected Epstein.

Eight women of impact honored at the 2026 Taoseña Awards For the 8th year running, Taos News has honored eight Women of Impact from the greater Taos community in its Taos Woman publication, available in Thursday’s (March 5) edition of the...

An official in Lebanon says a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue learned a week ago that four relatives in Lebanon were killed by an Israel…

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S.

A man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University was granted an early release from federal prison in 2024 after comp…

A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation tha…

Prosecutors dismissed a felony charge against a restaurant owner accused by a New Mexico State Police officer of deleting surveillance footage that had been the subject of a subpoena in a liquor law violation investigation.

The project would consist of two parcels totaling about 304 acres with 158 single-family homes on both sides of Camino la Tierra.

Juan Sanchez, 86, was not charged with any crimes, but he left from a traffic stop on Tesuque Pueblo with cuts and bruises.

New Mexico high school grad rates have risen to 80.6%, but college completion is lagging as students face hurdles.

The City of Española settled a lawsuit on the eve of a trial with a man who was repeatedly run over by former city councilor Phillip Chacon, after police failed to arrest Chacon hours earlier for another attack.

The new organization offers free and subsidized training to help pet owners keep their dogs rather than surrender them.

State regulatory staff on Wednesday ordered the companies explain how a $400 million stock deal did not violate the law.

A new Met Opera production of “Tristan und Isolde” uses Wagner’s rare wooden horn, the holztrompete, for a key offstage moment. Audiences hear…

The scope of the teen's injuries prompted the use of a Black Hawk helicopter and multiple public safety agencies.

The "truth commission" is being launched with $2 million from $15 million in settlements between New Mexico and two major banks.

The change, advocates argue, would curb rising obesity rates, reduce health care disparities and save on health care costs.

Ski resorts across the Southwest have been struggling this year in the face of unseasonable warmth and dwindling snowpack.

Senate Bill 241 preserves much of the legislative intent behind language that was vetoed by the governor this week.

An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran has crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway. It's not i…

A leg bone discovered in northwestern New Mexico decades ago raises new questions about the origins of the infamous T. Rex.

A proposal to build one of the largest solar and battery energy storage facilities in New Mexico is under consideration.

In the real estate market in Northern New Mexico, a handful of names have come to represent pride of people and place, an embracing of culture and history. Ryan Trujillo is one such broker, homegrown and constantly growing. Now he's ready to …

In Taos Pueblo, in the Taos Valley, and throughout the world there are women who live quiet unassuming lives as mothers, housewives, sisters, daughters. They manage a household, make sure children go to and come home from school, ensure meals are...

Red River rolled out three new public transit buses last week, replacing its existing fleet and improving the town’s free, on-demand ride service. according to a press release from the Town of Red River, the three buses will replace its current...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Animals currently in care: 86 Total intakes this week: 25 Transfers this week: 1 Animals in foster: 26 Pounds of food: 600 Number of animal...

Taos County Clerk's Office was busier than usual Tuesday (Mar. 10) morning. Candidate filing day brought aspiring public servants from across the county to sign their intent to run for office in the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. While candidate...

After months of quiet fundraising and an impressive early response to its requests for support, St. James Episcopal Church is launching the public phase of its $3.25 million capital campaign to build, equip and create an endowment to insure the...

Three Taos County teenagers on a hike to the bottom of the Rio Grande Gorge were rescued Monday night (March 9) after one fell 15 feet while trying to climb back out. “I can’t confirm the specific injuries, but was told a broken pelvis, broken...

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is continuing wildfire mitigation efforts across North Central New Mexico as the region faces unusually dry conditions, little precipitation and periods of high wind that increase wildfire risk. The cooperative...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed medical malpractice reform and three other bills aimed at boosting health care affordability, prohibiting certain facility fees and supporting hospitals that honor Medicaid into...

The Town of Taos Council voted on two items related to "dilapidated" properties in their regular meeting Tuesday (Mar. 10). For one, with council approval, the town will manage the abatement of Course Pasture. The other, located at 514 Dolan St....

Fly fishing ebbs and and flows with low snow Fishing on the Rio Grande's 70 miles of public water is great all year long, Taos Fly Shop Owner Nick Streit says, but it wasn't always like that. He remembers snowy winters growing up when anglers...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday (March 9) signed four education bills into law aimed at improving literacy, strengthening special education oversight, increasing math requirements for teachers and lowering health care costs for...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from March 4, 2026 – March 8, 2026 March 4 7:35 a.m. Unknown Problem, Paseo del Cañon East — Caller advised bats were attacking his house, then...

The annual Taos Valley Acequia Association meeting signals spring’s arrival in Northern New Mexico. Members were welcomed to Saturday’s (March 7) meeting by Promotora Cultural of the New Mexico Acequia Association Soledad García’s rendition of...

Local and state officials are warning about a scam in which New Mexican residents are told they owe money for unpaid tolls, despite there being no toll roads in the state. “The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize...

As the newly-formed New Mexico “Truth Commission” investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County ramps up, the scope of the disgraced late financiers’ activities, contacts and travel in the Land of Enchantment is coming into...

Updated March 14 at 1:15 p.m.

A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles according to a March 4 news release from the New Mexico Department of Health. This case brings the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to...

A new diner in Angel Fire is serving up gumbo, pulled pork sandwiches, catfish beignets and other Southern and Southwestern comfort foods. “It’s good food for everybody — Southwestern comfort food, basically,” John Sturdivant, owner and...

A federal grand jury indicted a Dulce man on Jan. 21, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury for an alleged attack involving a knife and a table.

Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we have a local newspaper again.” Many do not realize that we have revived, renovated, and built strong local newspaper…

At the Feb. 25 meeting of the Holy Cross Medical Center board of directors, Chair Paul Sands reported that the hospital is proud to pay a “living wage” to all full-time staff who have successfully completed onboarding and training. Unlike a...

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The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus has appointed Bryan Walck deputy executive director of operations, according to a news release. Walck brings nearly two decades of public transportation experience to the Blue Bus. He will...

Social media use has contributed to the prevalence and severity of mental health problems in New Mexico’s children, but their parents and grandparents are ill equipped to protect them, a University of New Mexico professor of child psychiatry...

New Mexico made strong progress in its goals to reform its troubled foster care system last year and is ready to start work on another set of goals, the state and plaintiffs in a landmark child welfare lawsuit said Monday (March 2). The New...