Vianka Marquez

Some city councilors voiced reservations on Thursday about proposed changes to the city’s purchasing procedures.

As New Mexico Military Institute celebrates its 135th anniversary this year, Superintendent Voris McBurnette said he is very proud of the prog…

A former farm boy, Sen. Steve Lanier (R-Aztec) likes to tell audiences that his work in the Legislature is not much different from his first boyhood job.

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transport…

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners delayed approving a potential agreement with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to work together toward the development of an…

ALBUQUERQUE — Two Colorado women and an associate are charged in a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering conspiracy that allegedly funneled methamphetamine and cocaine…

Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people negatively impacted.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — the first case in New Mexico t…

Dexter High School (DHS) students Yarimi Romero, left, Gisell Martinez, center and Wendy Calderon, right, stock a "Care Cabinet" in the library in the Hagerman Communi…

FORT BLISS, Texas — The first group of soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry, returned home on Wednesday, March 11.

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SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, ro…

March 11 — Matt Snell, the bruising running back who powered the New York Jets to their iconic moment in a shocking Super Bowl III ​victory, died Tuesday morning on Lo…

Jayce Griffin

Tuesday was the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to run for county and legislative seats, with Republicans expected to face off in several contests.

March 7 — Former Chicago forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.

At Tuesday’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) board meeting, members welcomed their newest member, Robert Chavez. Chavez was sworn in before the meeting by C…

The plan to move the Roswell Police Department (RPD) headquarters to the Roswell Air Center has been delayed to consider other potential arrangements, city officials say.

An investigation is ongoing into a Tuesday evening (March 10) two-vehicle accident in northwest Roswell that sent all six people involved to the hospital and resulted …

CARLSBAD — Federal officials are readying nuclear waste from Idaho for disposal at a repository near Carlsbad.

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.

ALBUQUERQUE — A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 100 months in prison following multiple encounters with law enforcement, which resulted in the recovery of …

ALBUQUERQUE — A previously deported Mexican national, together with his Hobbs‑based distributor and her associates, has been charged in federal court with running a me…

SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding cul…

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ALBUQUERQUE — When Sandia National Laboratories scientists Ryan Davis and Nathan Bays set out to find a better way to absorb and degrade PFAS in water sources, they ke…

Establishing local behavioral health services is among the agenda items the Roswell City Council is scheduled to consider this week. The councilors’ regular monthly me…

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is warning residents about a scam involving a fake court notice that is being distributed by text message an…

SANTA FE — New Mexico is accepting public comment until March 18 on proposed housing recovery efforts on floodplains for homes in Lincoln and Chaves counties.

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 16 Soldiers from the New Mexico Army National Guard’s 1115th Transportation Company responded to a plane crash on the Los Altos Golf Course on Friday.

SANTA FE — New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act.

Addison Gurrola

A group of New Mexico lawmakers representing southeastern districts talked about the results of the 2026 legislative session, which ended on Feb. 19.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) announced the appointment of Craig R. Leager as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, effective July 1.

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

Jayce Lackey

In March, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation about 33 miles northwest of Roswell in Chaves County. The operation will tak…

As part of the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, residents across New Mexico are invited to help answer that question by deciding what should be p…

A local man was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with the stabbing of another local man in what investigators believe was an unprovoked attack in west Roswell.

CLAYTON — The first dedicated film theater in Europe opened in 1899 in France. It was beaten, however, by just two short years by the Washington Iowa State Theater in …

SANTA FE — Four federal inmates held in southern New Mexico detention facilities have tested positive for measles, bringing the number of 2026 measles cases in the sta…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five organizations to expand services and programming that help…

A Roswell woman was charged and arrested last week in connection with a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision nearly two years ago that resulted in the death of the pedestrian.

The plan for an outdoor play-and-learn area at the Roswell Public Library continues to move toward an eventual groundbreaking, with the selection of a contractor now i…

ALBUQUERQUE — A former federal wildlife disease expert is now leading New Mexico’s Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division, bringing specialized experience in an…

The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, recogniz…

Early risers were able to see the Earth's shadow partially cover the full moon on Tuesday morning as it set over south Roswell.

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly 3,000 New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers — far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home.

For the past several weeks, many residents who rely on Roswell Transit’s north-south route have been walking more to visit the Walmart Supercenter.

During the “Taking Out the Trash” event in March, city residents can get rid of their spring-cleaning large-item trash free of charge.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has officially ended the practice of placing childre…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Bernadine Martin has resigned from her position as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Distr…

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,...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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