LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started

LCPD, joined by federal law enforcement, announced the results of a five week long operation that resulted in firearm and drug seizures and multiple arrests.

New Mexico, in a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities, sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday over a rollback of fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks manufactured in the United States. The lawsuit argues the rollback will increase gasoline consumption by billions of gallons

Albuquerque – On October 1st, 2026, Christina Bruno and John Bottegoni decided to spice up their love life by fleeing from an Albuquerque Police Officer attempting to do a traffic stop near Chico Rd and Pennsylvania St. According to the criminal complaint, the officer identified the first driver as smaller

Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

New Mexico’s #KeepLitterOut campaign introduced Yucky the Yucca on Friday, a new mascot meant to encourage people to keep litter out of our state’s landscapes. The post State introduces new ‘Yucky the Yucca’ anti-littering mascot appeared first on KOB 4 .

When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but

The Albuquerque Concert Band will perform its Symphonic Sounds Fall Concert on Sunday. The post Albuquerque Concert Band to hold fall concert this weekend appeared first on KOB 4 .

Absentee and early voting begins for Nov. 3 election in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay Counties....

Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The footage that was released Friday captures officers identifying Mangione and finding a gun cartridge in his belongings. Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9, 2024, five

The City of Albuquerque purchased the "splash lot" for Balloon Fiesta parking.

Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

A new coalition concerned about money’s growing influence on New Mexico politics is urging state lawmakers to consider legislation this January that would ban corporations from political spending.

KC Counts talked with Hull, the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, about some of the top issues facing the state.

Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.

Saturday is the 2nd Annual Southern New Mexico Book Festival, and two brothers, aged 9 and 11, will be reading and featuring their own work.

KC Counts talks with the Democratic candidate for governor about her plans for New Mexico if she is elected.

WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped drive numbers up. The agreements

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster

Congratulations to Western New Mexico University international student Ricardo Mancinas who has been recognized for his academic achievements with a […]

MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on Venezuela’s behalf during the first Trump administration. Republican David Rivera has been jailed since jurors

In 2022, the U.S. Forest Service named the Enchanted Circle one of the country’s top 10 landscapes most at-risk of catastrophic wildfire. Much of the forest in and around Taos County adapted historically with fire, and regular wildfires maintained...

Between 100-150 people filled the bleachers at the Alta Vista Elementary gymnasium in Questa Thursday evening (Sept. 10) for a special meeting of the Village of Questa Council regarding Kit Carson Electric Co-op's green hydrogen project.

National companies and CEOs with ties to the massive Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County have poured tens of thousands of dollars into gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland's campaign. Oracle, one of the companies involved with Project...

Twenty five years after first responders rushed into the wreckage of the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11, 2001 attack, many are still fighting an invisible battle against illnesses that followed them home from Ground Zero. That fight...

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from Aug. 26, 2026 – Aug. 30, 2026. Aug. 26 3:41 a.m. Information Report, Paseo del Pueblo Sur — Caller said his debit card was stolen the...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a community meeting and open house Thursday (Sept. 24) to update the public on the ongoing remediation of the shuttered Chevron Questa molybdenum mine, according to an announcement posted to …

Taos Municipal Schools held onto recent gains in math and reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year, but science proficiency fell sharply, according to recently unembargoed NM Vistas report card data. The 2025-2026 NM Vistas report...

Updated Sept. 23 at 7:50 p.m.A flash flood watch is in effect for Red River, Angel Fire, the Village of Taos Ski Valley until 6 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 24), along with much of the eastern half of New Mexico.

September is National Recovery Month. Recovery-Friendly Taos County, a program of Rio Grande Alcohol Treatment Program, will be celebrating recovery from behavioral health issues at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on...

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8 Transfers this week: 12 Animals in foster: 11 Pounds of food:...

Annual carbon emission reduction has been a major focus at Taos Ski Valley since 2015, according to Matt Weyer, sustainability manager for the resort. Recently, however, federal environmental policies have complicated one component of that that...

On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Town of Taos Council adopted a new study that says the town needs 787 more homes over the next decade. At a resident’s urging, a councilor also put on record that the town’s new community development director must...

Barbara Brandenburg Brenner, the only grandchild of Taos Society of Artists founder Oscar E. Berninghaus, passed from this world Sept. 15, 2026, just two days before the Taos Fall Arts Festival, which she founded, resumed operations on Sept. 17....

The Taos Municipal Schools District is reviewing its use of Amira, an AI literacy coach and testing tool used to raise students’ early literacy scores, after parents were alarmed to learn the software is storing recordings of students’ voices and...

Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear

Institutions near and far visited as part of small-town outreach program

Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened to a hurricane again Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the storm was located about 105 miles (165 kilometers) west-southwest of French Frigate Shoals and was heading west at 6 mph (9 kph). Maximum sustained winds were around 75

NEW YORK (AP) — Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. In one video, officers ask Mangione to lower the face mask he was wearing

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history “where this institution fell short,” according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It was unclear what episodes from the FBI’s past are chronicled

NEW YORK (AP) — Four quarters used to buy a can of AriZona Iced Tea. You’d crack it open and savor the artificially flavored, high-fructose-corn-syrup-sweetened drink between fits of giggling on the walk home from school. For some, the can symbolized childhood autonomy. It was among the first solo purchases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility.

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

PENINSULA VALDES, Argentina (AP) — Investigators in Argentina are trying to solve the mystery of baby whales washing up dead in unusually high numbers along the country’s Patagonian coast. Scores of the calf carcasses have been washing ashore around Peninsula Valdes, a major breeding ground for southern right whales in

Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom, an herbal substance that acts as a stimulant at

Bob Moore, El Paso Matters President and CEO, covers top stories each week.

Fair celebrates 113 years in Shiprock

An Alamogordo man faces a third-degree felony child abuse charge after allegedly repeatedly punching and terrorizing his 8-year-old step-son. According to court documents, the boy developed suicidal thoughts and self-harmed because of the alleged abuse. Billy Mayfield was released on his own recognizance, with a preliminary examination scheduled for Oct.

Sheriff says action will be taken based on notes he took

Registration for Holloman Air Force Base’s annual Ace of Races closes at noon October 9, ahead of the October 10 event. Participants can choose from a marathon, half-marathon, 5K or 1-mile kids’ dash. The race honors World War II fighter pilot Major Richard Bong, known as the “Ace of Aces.”

An Alamogordo woman is wanted on a warrant accusing her of embezzling $21,941 from the Allsup’s on U.S. Highway 70. Investigators allege Casandra Christopher took cash, unclaimed change and used Cash App fraud during 133 transactions between April and July 2025. Store video reportedly linked her to the transactions, and

Architect Henry C. Trost shaped the built environment of southern New Mexico, designing schools, homes, hotels and public buildings across Alamogordo, Cloudcroft and the Tularosa Basin. Influenced by Chicago modernism, Prairie architecture and Spanish colonial traditions, Trost developed “Arid America,” adapting buildings to desert climate. Though more than 600 structures

Nationwide warrants have been issued for Hope Olden of Alamogordo and Jeffrey Hyre of Albuquerque in connection with alleged vehicle-buying fraud. Investigators say both used the same fraudulent cashier’s check, with Hyre also accused of identity theft after purchasing a Cadillac using another man’s identity. Olden allegedly bought a Dodge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton’s nephew wants more time to get a lawyer in place to defend himself against a temporary restraining order granted to her estate against him and his security company. Representing himself, Bryan Seaver filed a motion Friday in a Tennessee court asking that a hearing

The New Mexico National Guard rescued two people from Ojitos Frios Creek after they climbed on top of a submerged truck. The post New Mexico National Guard rescues two people in San Miguel County appeared first on KOB 4 .

Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry’s rollout of its massive centers.

Dry weather and sunshine will return for most of New Mexico, while eastern and southeastern parts of the state could still see patchy drizzle and fog. The post Friday morning forecast: Pleasant weather expected for Balloon Fiesta appeared first on KOB 4 .

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second annual Community Gathering on Monday, October 19, from 6–8 p.m. at Lantern Ridge Market in Sandia Park, bringing residents, community leaders, and elected officials together for an evening focused on issues shaping the future of

Farmington Police and paramedics pronounce him dead at scene

Park and ride is one way many in Albuquerque utilize to get to Balloon Fiesta Park each morning. Here's everything about times, locations and changes to park and ride.

Nearly 200 pilots are visiting schools across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for the Balloons Aloft event, giving students a chance to learn about and experience hot-air balloons up close

A metro restaurant chain with six local locations is changing its name after more than 30 years, with Taco Cabana in New Mexico becoming Roja Verde. The post Taco Cabana locations in NM to be renamed ‘Roja Verde’ appeared first on KOB 4 .

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ESTANCIA, NM — It was a deeply meaningful Dig Pink night as the Estancia Lady Bears welcomed the East Mountain Lady Timberwolves. Together, players, families, and fans honored everyone touched by breast cancer. A silent auction was held to support the Juan Cuevas family, and in a touching tribute, athletes

Inherited moratoriums should be removed, mayor asserts

Durango-based rocket propulsion device manufacturer boasts rapid growth over four years

Airbnb will start offering baby gear rentals through Santa Fe-based BabyQuip, making it easier for parents to travel with young kids. The post Santa Fe-based ‘BabyQuip’ teams up with Airbnb appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officially begins on Saturday, but dozens of schools across the metro will get a sneak preview on Friday. The post Preparing for Balloon Fiesta: Balloons Aloft to be held at schools on Friday appeared first on KOB 4 .

DNV certification recognizes San Juan Regional Medical Center’s resources, staff and protocols for treating stroke patients.

Delegates express concerns over delays and lack of utilities in homes

CABQ offers affordable ways for celebrating Halloween

President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as he seeks to shore up lagging enthusiasm in the Republican Party ahead of next month’s midterm elections on Nov. 3. On Friday, he’ll attend a rally in Alabama, then travel to Ohio on Saturday. He could have his work cut

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

A levee breach in Rincon New Mexico caused severe flooding, leaving pecan farmers with millions in damages and delaying the harvest.

A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months. At the end of August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the

Front page of the Sept. 28, 1907 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The, so far, generally dull presidential campaign of 1884, is not without features of enlivenment. There are people who seem to consider the candidature of Benjamin F. Butler as a joke, but as it means the transfer

Tularosa’s four-game winning streak ended with a 14-7 loss to Tucumcari on Sept. 25, falling prey to penalties and turnovers. The post Tularosa drops narrow loss to Tucumcari appeared first on Alamogordo News .

The youth, identified only as RT in court documents, appeared for a detention hearing in front of Judge Michael Stone at the Lea County Judicial Center in Lovington. He’s been held in the Lea County Juvenile Detention facility in Lovington since he was taken into custody Friday following the shooting.

New Mexico’s Legislature is said to be the only “unpaid” legislative body in the nation, but that’s not quite true. Our legislators receive a “per diem” (daily pay when they are in Santa Fe or at committee hearings of $247) which does not include mileage reimbursement. The post Paul Gessing:

The Bible represents humanity attempting to understand God. Across the pages of the Bible, we find countless expressions of people attempting to make sense of the world as best they can given the limited knowledge they have in the moment. The post Rev. David Rogers: The truth shall set you

Thee process of organizing donations and gift baskets is well underway at the Santa’s Helpers workshop in Ruidoso. The post Keithley’s Korner: Santa’s Helpers gear up for Christmas season appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A mixed‑breed girl with a perfect medium build and carries herself with the gentle confidence of someone who knows she’s meant to be loved. The post Pet of the Week: Sunshine appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A former Florida sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the killing of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot at his apartment during a domestic disturbance call. An Okaloosa County jury acquitted Eddie Duran, 38, on Thursday. Duran had faced up to

Hi there! My name is May, and if you’ve got a spot on your couch—and maybe some trail mix in your pocket—I think we should talk. I’m a 2-year-old Catahoula mix, tipping the scales at a sleek, athletic 50 pounds of pure enthusiasm. The humans around here call me sweet

McLeod Dam in Doña Ana County overtopped and eroded during heavy rainfall, and a 2023 inspection noted its poor condition and high hazard potential.

CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin. He had been the lead game analyst for CBS’ NFL

This year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Washington’s Capital One Arena, not the riverfront building that’s been at the center of a legal fight over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington’s downtown arena, a Kennedy

The 36th Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival, featuring over 200 artists, live music, and food, begins this weekend at Sandia Resort and Casino.

FEMA sends over $141 million to New Mexico and other states for disaster recovery

Video shows moments during state police shooting in Mora County

Joel Racheff, a member of the Bar-D Wranglers, performs at Animas Valley Elementary School on Thursday as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering in all Durango School District schools. The gathering is underway with the parade in downtown Durango at...

“Right now, just don’t forget about us.” Owner George Gundrey explains what happened and how employees helped everyone escape safely.

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

New Mexico National Guard swift water team rescues two in San Miguel County

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven't gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — This week’s attack on a pilot by a co-pilot who tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight left the region’s travel industry in crisis Friday, raising questions about aviation security and further unsettling a Middle East already shaken by the U.S.-Iran war. Nothing is publicly

Santa Fe County officials say they cannot fix a private road unless they get reimbursed

Retired federal judge James O. Browning was appointed to preside as hearing officer over the contentious permit proceeding.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump will continue his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd. Trump will be stumping for Republican candidates, including Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running against former Democratic Sen.

A residential building is seen damaged following a Russian drone strike, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) KYIV, Ukraine — Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure Friday of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, in Moscow’s latest effort

Shown is the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her,

Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year. It is one of the only places in the world where the public can dig for and keep their diamonds. As many as 800 diamonds are found each year by visitors who pay $15

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, filling in for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is out of state, signed five executive orders Wednesday declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico. Courtesy Santa Fe Police Department New Mexico communities overwhelmed by floodwaters can now tap up to $3.75 million

An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight. The aircraft plunged into a steep descent, but Captain Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door. Passengers restrained the attacker, and the flight was

Junior Taleah Phillips leads Chieftains with 13 kills

New Mexico regulators told lawmakers at the interim Water and Natural Resources Committee, which met in Taos this week, that they have little power to stop — yet can shape — a new push by mining companies, spurred by rising demand and federal...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Europe has agreed to release diesel reserves “immediately” as fuel prices hover near record highs.

Education of attorneys, judges, staff will better serve witnesses and defendants

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water and energy preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech

Paradise Pete looking for fourth straight trip to winners circle Saturday night

As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places.

Police divers have found the body of a patient who went missing after a medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, bringing the death toll to three while two other people were recovering from their injuries, authorities said Friday. Divers with the Los Angeles

Needed moisture was brought after a low-snow winter and dry summer

Heavy rain flooded chile fields in Hatch, where one farmer says half of one field may dry up after drought, disease and soaked soil hit his crop. The post Hatch chile farmers face major crop loss after flooding hits fields appeared first on KOB 4 .

One of Albuquerque’s most popular restaurants will miss out on the busy Balloon Fiesta season after a fire forced it to close for what the owner expects will be several weeks. The post Albuquerque restaurant to miss Balloon Fiesta rush after fire forces closure appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico WR Troy Omeire ruled out for season Albuquerque Journal

Balloon Fiesta organizers say guests can bring bags, chairs and food to this year’s event, but security will ban firearms, drones, alcohol and pets. The post What to know about prohibited items at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026 appeared first on KOB 4 .

A federal judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin's civil lawsuit against Santa Fe prosecutors and law enforcement, alleging they conspired against him in the "Rust" shooting case and requesting that a judge strip their legal immunity

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Alea Kretz, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, Matthew and Jamie Kretz, share the moment with LAHS teacher Kyla Hooker, September 22, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by

Texas lawmakers discuss the possibility of absorbing southeastern NM Albuquerque Journal

LAFD NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) invites the community to celebrate the achievements of the Fire Recruits of Academy #34 at a graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be held on October 9, 2026, at White Rock Baptist Church (80 NM-4, White Rock) from 10 am to noon.

BY ANDY FISCHER WRIGHT, PhDLos Alamos I enthusiastically support David Hampton for Los Alamos County Council, and encourage you to vote for him in the upcoming election. David’s service record speaks for itself. He has served board roles for several local nonprofit organizations, has been on many County boards, and

New Mexico seeks a judgment up to $40 billion from Meta Albuquerque Journal