An American Bison enjoys the sun Tuesday at the Spring River Zoo.

Where to place new hangars is on the minds of Roswell Airport Advisory Commission members.

“Moms are the heart of the family,” said Gina Arambula, who recently started the Mom's Loving Hope Foundation (MLHF) to support moms who are struggling.

SANTA FE — Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today announced the launch of a new statewide advertising campaign as part of her office’s commitment to combating…

A man shot and killed after shooting a Roswell police officer in the leg early Wednesday was a convicted felon from Albuquerque.

A movie weapons armorer is appealing her conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western f…

Chaves County Federated Republican Women honored the Patriotism Essay Contest Winners, the 8th-grade students at Gateway Christian School, with certificates and checks…

More people are being told to leave an area of western Canada at threat from a nearby wildfire that has grown significantly in the past day. Forecasts call for wind th…

Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report Tuesday the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrica…

Pioneer Bank has been awarded the Sonny Brown Large Business Award from Rotary District No. 5520. The award recognizes businesses that exemplify the high ethical stand…

A new rule mandating that public school districts and charter schools adopt calendars with at least 180 days of school is temporarily blocked from taking effect follow…

The Mountain View Middle School campus will stay where it is for its upcoming construction.

As AI moves into medicine, perhaps no one has more to gain or lose than radiologists, the doctors who review medical scans for signs of cancer and other diseases. Powe…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is seeking to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce new Russian offensive, assuring them that they are not alone …

A Roswell Police officer is wounded, and a criminal suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting early this morning.

Sixth-grade students at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) were anxious but excited Friday as science instructor Krishna W…

A rule requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a 180-day school year is blocked from taking effect following a court decision Monday.

Ben Cosgrove performs his original piano music for an audience at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday night. Cosgrove, a traveling composer and perfor…

Roswell police arrested a local man on Wednesday for allegedly striking a family member with a baseball bat at the Walmart Supercenter.

The Southeast Region New Mexico Department of Health-Roswell Administrative Office wanted to recognize the hard work of the nurses across the state. "We appreciate all…

Voters in Chaves County will have a chance to meet and interact with Republican candidates vying for county and local legislative offices on Monday evening, with conte…

A group of Pro-Palestine protesters was arrested on Thursday following a sit-in on the New Mexico State University campus.

The Leadership Roswell Class of 2024 graduated at the Roswell Convention Center on April 27. Twenty-nine students completed the nine-month course learning about Roswel…

Volunteer firefighters from departments across the county were recognized for their assistance with putting out the fire that burned at Roswell Air Center on April 25.

Monday, May 13

U.S. officials pledged nearly $200 million in new spending and other efforts Friday to help track and contain an outbreak of bird flu in the nation's dairy cows. The o…

Nine young mothers and three young fathers will graduate from the New Mexico Graduation Reality and Dual-Role Skills (NM GRADS) program at University High School on May 23.

Longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures make more pollen

Sitara Housewright

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is holding two town halls this week — one each for the two final candidates seeking to serve as the institute’s next president…

SANTA FE — The Economic Development Department (EDD), in partnership with statewide program administrator Adelante Consulting Inc., has launched a website for the stat…

A graduate is shown walking back to her seat after making her way across the stage during the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Commencement Convocation on Friday …

The first of four teenagers charged in a 2022 double murder at Cahoon Park was convicted by a jury on Thursday.

Multiple residences in a South Roswell residential neighborhood were briefly evacuated Saturday night following reports of a gas-line leak.

A jury on Thursday returned with guilty verdicts on six criminal counts against one of four teenagers charged in a 2022 double shooting at Cahoon Park in Roswell.

Emilia Hernandez

Jeneva Martinez, right, is shown receiving a double handful of bus tokens from Scott Furciniti, an administrative assistant with Roswell Transit. Martinez, representin…

Members of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Community College Board met on Wednesday, and they approved the following agenda items:Graduations and ceremonies:…

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.

A group of Pro-Palestine protesters was arrested on Thursday following a sit-in on the New Mexico State University campus.

Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Dona Ana County last month.

Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Otero County last month.

A Las Cruces district judge denied Isaiah Rea bond on May 2. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting Steven Sanchez last month.

Juan Cardiel was charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and released this week on bond.

The bill passed the U.S. Senate in March, and supporters demanded the House take up the measure with about a month until the program expires.

The bill passed the U.S. Senate in March, and supporters demanded the House take up the measure with about a month until the program expires.

Las Cruces City Council removed an agenda item that, if passed, would have approved a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine.

El Rito Media is expected to close on its purchase of the three New Mexico newspapers on June 1.

The Oakmont Fire is now contained to 65 acres and is 30% contained.

A large sinkhole in the front yard of a Las Cruces residence swallowed two vehicles and forced the temporary evacuation of occupants from three homes Monday evening.

On May 27, Americans honor those who died in military conflicts during Memorial Day. Here is a look at the history, what's open, and driving tips for the long weekend.

An unknown fire that began at noon on Friday, May 3 on Oakmont Road in Timberon, New Mexico has spread to approximately 100 acres and is 0% contained.

Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested Wednesday, May 1. He is charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.

Citing public safety, blight and improving quality of life, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story presented two modified ordinances regarding solicitation and proposed a new ordinance regarding shopping carts.

Isaiah Joseph Rea was wanted by Las Cruces Police Department for killing Steven Sanchez.

Ballantine Communications Inc. is expected to close on its purchase of the Farmington Daily Times on June 1.

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.

Video from a body camera worn by a Doña Ana County Sheriff's deputy showed the struggle between the deputy and Jose Arian Guzman that led to Guzman's death April 29.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from HAFB crashed into White Sands National Park. An investigation is ongoing for cause of crash.

Data shows that when it comes to traffic fatalities, New Mexico's rural counties rank among the most dangerous for travelers.

After a five-year hiatus, the birthday of Smokey Bear will be celebrated in Capitan, New Mexico this week.

Police obtained a warrant for the arrest of Isaiah Joseph Rea, 25. Rea is accused of shooting and killing Steven Sanchez, 34.

Multiple injured, one deceased after vehicle crashes into Savers

The Las Cruces Police Department is asking the public for information as they investigate an early morning shooting.

Deming residents were awakened Monday morning by a loud boom that shook windows, rattled pets and was followed by a cloud of smoke. Deming police conf...

The following Deming Headlight year in review looks back at highlights from June through December. July 5 Major Division Champs Deming Major Division ...

Registration for Deming Little League baseball and softball will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 6, 13 and 20, at the Luna County Courthouse...

As 2024 is in sight, the Deming Headlight decided to take a look back at Deming’s most impactful stories of the past year. Come with us to take a trip...

A criminal case in which a 6-year-old child was abused by her mother came to a conclusion Dec. 20, with a Deming woman being sentenced to 21 years in ...

A Deming girl who was the subject of a New Mexico State Police Missing Endangered Person Advisory on Friday afternoon has been found. An update from t...

Chelsea Evans handed out some big bucks on behalf of the Deming MainStreet program this week. “This is our fourth year awarding businesses for decorat...

Play Sharity draws children to its children’s museum and library, located at 301 S. Tin St., where the nonprofit has been serving the community since ...

Santa set the tone for Saturday’s annual Luna County Shop with a Cop at the Deming Walmart Superstore. He made his grand arrival via Deming fire truck...

The Deming Early College High School is ranked among the top 10 of all high schools in New Mexico, according to NMVistas.org, a new portal created by ...

The holiday season is here, and joy is not the only thing it can bring. Injuries and sickness are also on the rise during this time, not only for us, ...

A runaway accused of murdering Ashton Remondini, 14, of Deming received a 28-year prison sentence in the case. The announcement as made by District At...

Last Thursday, the Coalition Against Teen Substances visited the Luna County Courthouse Commisioners’ Chambers for their fentanyl awareness community ...

In an effort to preserve and expand community news coverage in southwest New Mexico, the Headlight and Silver City Daily Press have been selected by t...

Construction has already begun on the southeast parking lots of Starmax for a major expansion, during which the county will add batting cages, a baske...

With all the involved parties now on the same page, the first phase of a project to widen U.S. 180 to four lanes will soon go to bid, with constructio...

Deming Public School teacher Magali Gomez was surprised Tuesday morning with the 2023 Milken Educator Award, as well as a $25,000 cash prize. Gomez ha...