Artesia pulled away from Carlsbad with three second-half goals to win 4-1 in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry Tuesday night. The post Artesia Lady Bulldogs Pull Away from Carlsbad in Eddy County Soccer Rivalry appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

"This new building provides UNM police with the tools they need to do their jobs well," said UNM President Steve Goldstein.

Haaland and HullHow can the Republican candidate for governor run an effective campaign if the industry most critical to their fundraising is not going all-in? That’s the dilemma confronting GOP standard-bearer Gregg Hull.In his latest financial report covering June 28 through Sept. 7, we count about $300,000 in direct and

This summer's second round of flash flooding in Gallup has caused damage to homes and businesses, prompting local leaders to discuss infrastructure challenges and disaster preparation efforts.

SOCORRO — New Mexico House Republicans are hosting a Legislative Water Task Force today at New Mexico Tech to examine the state’s water supply, growing demand and long-term solutions.

CUBA, N.M. (KRQE) – After a report showed areas in New Mexico where wildlife was in danger of getting hit by cars, the state decided to invest in building bridges to prevent those crashes. Now the state said they are making progress on those plans. "So we're hoping to really

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is highlighting the results of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program p…

Monsoon moisture will continue surging into New Mexico through Thursday, bringing widespread rain chances and a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Atmospheric moisture over Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon was near record levels for this time of year. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue developing across western and central New

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about sports betting in New Mexico and the fine line between what's appropriate and not. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Sept. 15 appeared first on KOB 4 .

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the City of Sunland Park broke ground on construction of Calle Carrosel and Obregon in the Anapra neighborhood. The groundbreaking marks the fourth phase of the street construction project. The project will reubuild the streets with new concrete, accessible sidewalks, driveway pads and other

Drivers across New Mexico are feeling the strain of higher gas prices, with some saying the increased cost of fuel is affecting household budgets and the broader economy. The post New Mexico drivers feel impact of high gas prices as lawmakers debate fuel tax proposal appeared first on KOB 4

Santa Fe Public Schools leaders point to ongoing reforms, including lessening reliance on digitally delivered instruction.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information on the technology. According to the police department,

Congress has been informally notified about the pending deal.

Albuquerque – On September 14th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to a Dollar General in regards to two victims leaving their home due to a domestic violence incident. According to the criminal complaint, police made contact with the calling victims and they stated 47-year-old Isaac CdeBaca got into

Democrat gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland outraised Republican Gregg Hull during New Mexico’s latest campaign-finance reporting period. But a line-by-line review of the candidates’ actual reports shows a much more complicated picture than the topline numbers alone: Haaland is operating a heavily nationalized, high-volume fundraising and campaign apparatus, while Hull’s donor

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday moved forward on a sweeping bipartisan bill that would set national standards for college athletes’ compensation. The measure breezed through its first procedural vote that needed 60 senators to advance, 74-24. The legislation is the latest congressional push to overhaul the college sports

Ask Helena Waggoner Collins how she feels about hitting a century old on Monday, she’ll give you the kind of unfiltered, simultaneous truth th…

A lease agreement between the city of Roswell — specifically its Parks and Recreation Department — and the Roswell Invaders baseball team orga…

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico on Monday announced the sentencing of Scott A. Spiro as part of a nationwide enforcement action…

The national championship air races are back in Roswell, New Mexico, for their second year, featuring expanded racing classes, new attractions, and an economic boost for the city.

APS says they have 400 work orders to repair broken AC units

A number of shallow earthquakes recorded in southeastern New Mexico may be tied to wastewater injection from oil and gas production, an NMSU geology professor says.

Note: Video is from the Las Cruces Police Department's Facebook page EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Flock license plate readers have become a huge topic of controversy around the country, with even President Trump weighing in. Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story said most of the concerns he has heard

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a mixed bag for how much money is rolling into New Mexico counties' bank accounts. While oil and gas is giving some county governments big revenue boosts, a new report shows others are facing a different picture. In a new audit of nearly all New

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – Tucumcari Police Chief Lorenzo Emillio announced Tuesday that he officially submitted his resignation after working just over a year in the position. In a statement shared on social media, Emillio said his resignation will take effect 30 days from Tuesday. He added that the opportunity will

GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Several streets flooded in Gallup on Monday, for the third time this year, with more rain expected later this week. It is taking a toll on businesses downtown along Route 66. With two to three feet of water building up, flooding busy city streets, residents and

An Edgewood couple says a City of Albuquerque trash truck totaled their car, leaving them to replace a vehicle their family relies on every day. The post Family involved in crash with city sanitation truck awaits help appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque police say auto thefts dropped 32% from 2025 to 2026 as officers used bait cars to help arrest two more suspects. The post Albuquerque police say auto thefts are decreasing appeared first on KOB 4 .

State Auditor Joseph Maestas is raising concerns that the past practice of Drugs and Enforcement Administration agents allowing fentanyl deals to go down to build bigger cases may have impacted three northern counties. The post State auditor questions DEA’s fentanyl tactics as overdose deaths rise in northern New Mexico appeared

At least 2,000 people are expected at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Tuesday as Fiesta Mexicana opens with El Grito de Dolores. The post Hispanic Heritage Month begins with celebration at National Hispanic Cultural Center appeared first on KOB 4 .

A very wet pattern will bring heavy rain and flash flood concerns across New Mexico, with Wednesday shaping up as the biggest weather day. The post Expect heavy rain and flash flooding across New Mexico through Thursday appeared first on KOB 4 .

The University of New Mexico opened a new $17 million police headquarters on Tuesday that leaders said will help officers respond faster and improve campus safety. The post UNM unveils new campus police headquarters appeared first on KOB 4 .

Blackstone and TXNM Energy have proposed a new customer rate credit more than double the original proposal.

"This is not a new problem for us," said San Juan Board of Commissioners Chairman Pro-Tem Sandra Lanier. "This has been ongoing, and in an economy where it's already tough, the gas prices affect everybody."

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A property at the center of nearly two decades of Larry Barker investigations is racking up problems again, but this time it's the new owners of the so-called "pig house" who aren't following the rules. The owner? The City of Albuquerque. From wall-to-wall garbage, neglected landscaping,

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Years of various failures led to the collapse of McKinley County’s judicial system. For more than a year, KRQE Investigates uncovered the pattern of botched cases, victims ignored, criminals let off the hook, and the dysfunctional working environment in the District Attorney’s Office. Elected DA

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is getting ready to start work on a revamped Children's Fantasy Garden. "It was really time for a refresh, some new renovations and new ideas to really reinvigorate the space," said BioPark Associate Director Matthew Peterson. Tuesday marks one week since the old

If you ask Joe Fields what his most important job as New Mexico State University Athletic Director is, he will tell you that it's getting college athletes their degrees. This week, Fields sits down with KRQE Sports Director Van Tate to talk about what his first year at NMSU has

More than 100 entries at the New Mexico State Fair show off detailed LEGO creations, including a handmade USS New Mexico model. The post State Fair showcases custom Lego creations appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to su…

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Oracle noted there is no holdup on Doña Ana County construction permits for buildings at the site that don't require air quality permits.

Texas has a history going back to the Republic of Texas of making claims on New Mexico as well as invading during the Civil War.

New Mexico state agencies failed to spend roughly a quarter of the millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds they received in the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new report from the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office.

District Attorney Sam Bregman argues the tool will increase transparency, but court officials and the public defender warn the statistics lack context and unfairly spotlight individual judges.

Monsoon moisture will continue surging into New Mexico through Thursday, bringing widespread rain chances and a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Atmospheric moisture over Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon was near record levels for this time of year. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue developing across western and central New

LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County deputies are asking the public for help identifying two people who are believed to be involved in breaking in and vandalizing an elementary school in Los Lunas. Deputies said on Sunday they responded to Desert View Elementary School regarding a break-in report. Deputies

The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider and the private equity firm looking to acquire it on Tuesday asked state regulators to approve a revised merger application that company officials say would help the company invest in New Mexico’s aging electric grid and give customers direct rebates. The

The Trump administration will comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s order this week blocking new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s elections, but President Donald Trump was right to attack the ruling, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a wide-ranging White House press conference Tuesday. Concerns about the

The official poverty rate in the United States dipped slightly by half a percentage point last year to a historic low of 10.2%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. The supplemental poverty rate, a more holistic figure that includes an individual’s non-cash resources, remained essentially unchanged at 13.1%,

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A price hike at the pump could be on the way for New Mexicans as lawmakers discuss a proposed increase on the state's gas tax. KRQE took a look on how this could affect the condition of New Mexico's roads and your wallet. The Revenue Stabilization

LORDSBURG, N.M. (KRQE) – Hidalgo County Fire Rescue crews were called to Lordsburg Monday night to rescue a person trapped in a car submerged in flood waters. Hidalgo County Fire Rescue crews said reports showed there was a vehicle floating in the flooded water underneath the Highway 70 and Motel

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual atten…

Artesia pulled away from Carlsbad with three second-half goals to win 4-1 in the annual Eddy County soccer rivalry Tuesday night.

Councilors, mayor hold meet-and-greet together at annual Pooch Plunge event

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel sidestepped questions about FBI agents at polling places in the midterm elections at a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday that also featured a tense exchange between GOP Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey. With the November midterm elections

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham levied criticism Monday against the National Governors Association, which she characterized as “feckless.” Lujan Grisham and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also discussed how to dialogue constructively and reach bipartisan solutions.

Mark your calendars: Starbucks' Black Cat Frappuccino Blended Beverage will be available for purchase on Oct. 22.

The Albuquerque Isotopes' strong 2026 season is entering its final homestand with Dollar Dog Night kicking it off Tuesday night. The post Albuquerque Isotopes set to start final homestand of strong 2026 season appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque – Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, of Marion, South Carolina, has plead guilty to the 2024 kidnapping, carjacking and killing of Florence County EMS worker Phonesia Machado-Fore. Evidence gathered during the investigation showed that Smith entered Machado-Fore’s Marion home on March 13, 2024, kidnapped her and took her to a

[caption id="attachment_108404" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)“Get out and vote!” sing the Grant County Gaggle of...

[caption id="attachment_108400" align="alignnone" width="645"] [/caption] The Silver City Police Department is searching for a suspect in the stab...

Utility customers in the village of Santa Clara will see their landfill fee double on their November bills, after the Board of Trustees approved a new...

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The U.S. Postal Service has begun a feasibility study on permanently closing the Mule Creek post office, which would ...

WASHINGTON — Three former U.S. Education Department secretaries and the union representing agency workers on Tuesday urged the department’s top watchdog to investigate the cost and impact of mass firings last year. Former U.S. Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John B. King Jr., who led the department during the Obama

WASHINGTON — The cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has exceeded $40 billion and the war will continue to cost taxpayers between $2 billion and $3 billion per month, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The ongoing bombing campaign, which President Donald Trump

In a brief blog post with few details published on Monday, Google announced it is “exploring” a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico. The tech giant’s announcement did not say what type of data center it hopes to build in Lea County, which includes the oil-rich Permian Basin,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man staying at an Albuquerque motel was arrested for allegedly raping a motel employee in his room. Abdulvahh Cilo, 23, was staying at the Quality Inn on Iliff & Coors on Monday when he pulled the woman employee into his room and sexually assaulted her,

The New Mexico State Fair is offering a deep discount on admission and rides Wednesday with its Dollar Day. The post New Mexico State Fair Dollar Day set for Wednesday appeared first on KOB 4 .

Staff Reports A flood watch will take affect for McKinley County starting at noon Sept. 16. It will last through the night. Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy

The Carlsbad Current-Argus and El Rito Media hosted the banquet and awards ceremony, culminating months of submissions and voting for 101 categories or local businesses, nonprofits and the people that define the heart and generosity of the Carlsbad community. The post Carlsbad Current-Argus honors the ‘Best of Carlsbad’ appeared first

25 years later Rio Rancho hasn't forgotten

Jaremy Smith has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of an EMS worker in South Carolina.

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) -- A man from Marion, South Carolina, who is serving a life sentence for killing a New Mexico State Police officer has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the 2024 kidnapping, carjacking and murder of a South Carolina EMS worker, the DOJ said. Jaremy Smith, 35, was

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Parks Division is seeking applicants for $3.54 million in grants to support local outdoor recreation and conservation projects across the state. The grant funding is New Mexico’s 2026 allocation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal program dedicated boosting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Police Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for its new headquarters, located on the corner of Mesa Vista and University. The department's original home shared a space with an on-campus dorm since the mid 1990's. UNM officials say the new

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Hospital is hosting its third annual Diabetes Awareness Fair on Saturday. The event will take place at the Westgate Community Center, located at 10001 De Vargas Rd SW at 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Free services available include: The event is

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more. That’s the assessment Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The budget office said the war will contribute to inflation, adding roughly

The man who killed a New Mexico State Police officer in 2024 pleaded guilty to killing a South Carolina paramedic two days before that. The post NMSP officer killer pleads guilty to murder of South Carolina EMS worker appeared first on KOB 4 .

The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name…

Declining birth rates mean fewer students. And that means more districts grappling with whether to close or merge schools. “The big shrink” is how Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab, described what is happening nationally. “When there are fewer young people, obviously it’s going to change the shape

Former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s latest campaign filings show she has raised roughly $3.4 million over the last several months, nearly four times as much as her Republican opponent Gregg Hull.

First responders rescued a person who was trapped inside of a vehicle during flooding Monday night in Lordsburg. The post Person rescued from vehicle flooded in Lordsburg appeared first on KOB 4 .

County Road 329 closed indefinitely; flash flood warning issued for Southwest Colorado

ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The harvest season is here, ready to bring fall vibes with wine, live music and local vendors back to La Viña Winery for the 2026 Harvest Wine Festival. The two-day festival takes place Sept. 19-20 from noon to 7 p.m. at La Viña Winery in Anthony,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new […]

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

Lawmakers raised concerns about the timing of the proposal amid high gas prices and New Mexico's revenue windfalls.

Renewable energy projects leased on state land are expected to bring in billions of dollars for New Mexico in the years to come, State Land Office officials told legislators Monday. The 55 active green energy projects, such as solar and wind farms, brought in $8 million in revenue this year,

A domestic violence suspect was shot and killed after San Juan County deputies say he advanced at them with a knife inside a store in Kirtland.

"We tried to make it a learning experience so that kids come out of here excited about paleontology, excited about dinosaurs," said Tom Majchrowski, who runs "Dino Encounters."

Professional divers bring pirate adventure to the New Mexico State Fair with daring springboard stunts, an 80-foot plunge and a fiery finale.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A man died in a deputy-involved shooting on Monday evening in Kirtland, New Mexico, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Tuesday morning. The sheriff's office was dispatched to a "domestic violence disturbance" at the Dollar General in Kirtland at about 8:37 p.m.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Steven Michael Quezada is holding his third annual celebrity golf tournament on October 3, at Santa Ana Golf Club. The tournament is raising funds for Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center. From nationally known names like Emilio Rivera, Chris Estrada, Raymond Cruz and Luis Moncada to local

A deputy shot and killed a man accused of coming at him with a knife Monday in the Dollar General store in Kirtland. The post San Juan County Sheriff’s deputy kills man with a knife at Dollar General store appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America. The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it will reprogram $52 million in foreign military financing, known as

Prosecutors say Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, will not face the death penalty over charges he killed his parents in Los Angeles last year. If convicted, the 33-year-old could receive life without parole. Tuesday's announcement followed a review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, which considered

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Residents in the Duke City will soon be able to track the artificial intelligence tools used by city government, voice concerns to a new advisory board and see new AI rules for city tech vendors after the City Council approved a trio of ordinances

Nelson Bridger, 10, holds the book Durango & La Plata County Then and Now on Saturday that has some of his now pictures printed in it. Nelson shot nine photos that show the now places around the county. Several other...

The cast of the series, which focuses on three middle-aged couples, features Fey as well as Colman Domingo and Will Forte.

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements.

Leaders of a Colorado company seeking to open a uranium mine in New Mexico promised lawmakers at a recent legislative hearing that they won’t leave a “mess” behind if they are granted federal and state permits to extract the mineral over the course of two decades near Mount Taylor.

One person was rescued after being trapped in a flooded car surrounded by several feet of water in Lordsburg on Monday night.

Colorado among 24 states that sued to stop president’s executive order

New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million […]

He said in a social media post Tuesday that the justices who opposed him were “not the people I interviewed.”

New Mexico Political Report – With voters casting the first in-person votes just four weeks after the most recent campaign filings, Democrat Deb Haaland reports that she has $3.4 million available to spend. Republican Gregg Hull’s bank account had just 1/7th of that available. This story was originally published at

Gas prices are topping $5.00 per gallon in some parts of New Mexico. See where gas prices are the highest and a look at the price where you live.

Many places saw the most rain in months Monday, including Albuquerque where the Sunport measured the most rain this monsoon season. The post Monsoon deluge chances continue Tuesday in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

A Durango teen is recovering after a bear climbed through her bedroom window and attacked her in the middle of the night. The post Durango teen survives bear attack in her bed appeared first on KOB 4 .

Suspect faces indecent exposure and sexual assault on a child

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Students at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) took to the microphone last Wednesday evening for a night centered on poetry, storytelling and the […]

The U.S. military says it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week that were trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran.

Staff Reports SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country but whose remains have gone unclaimed will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with full military honors Sept. 17, through New Mexico’s Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program. The public is invited to stand as family

Staff Reports UPDATE: Aliyah Ann Gray has been located. Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old. Alliyah Ann Gray is a 5′ 4″ Native American girl who weighs about 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown/black hair. A family member reported Gray missing

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland raised roughly $3.4 million between June 28, 2026, and Sept. 7, 2026, according to recent campaign filings, compared with approximately $934,000 that her Republican opponent Gregg Hull raised. Former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland’s latest campaign filings show she

Day six of the New Mexico State Fair is upon us with a special offer for active military members and veterans Tuesday. The post New Mexico State Fair Day 6: Military Members and Veterans Day appeared first on KOB 4 .

Shelter celebrates 55 years of service and project completion

All proceeds go toward more than 20 organizations supporting children and families

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between September 8 and 14, 2026: Joey Dimas, APO Arrest Order. Arlene Gonzales, Breaking and Entering, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest), Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Eugene Montano, APO Arrest Order. Richard Armijo, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Paul Chavez,

When the cost of gas goes up, there are big signs along the roadway announcing the hike. The signs in the grocery store aren’t as big, but increases in the cost of food are clearly marked for all to see. When the cost of healthcare goes up, as it just

The Carlsbad Current-Argus is letting you decide on who is the best sports star each week in Carlsbad and Loving. Go to currentargus.com and vote online or use the QR code. The post Vote for Carlsbad and Loving’s Athlete of the Week nominees appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

Carlsbad’s annual September Fiesta brought folklórico dancers, Mexican food, performances and family activities to the Carlsbad Beach Pavilion on Sept. 12, 2026. The community celebration honors Mexico’s Independence and commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. Photos capture dancers, young performers and local residents enjoying the

Perez, 29, was accused of the May 23 fatal shooting of 42-year-old Nicholas Lucero during a gathering at “The Chutes,” a swimming area along the Pecos River on Capitan Reef Road in northern Carlsbad. The post Accused Chutes Shooter to Remain Jailed Pending Murder Trial appeared first on Carlsbad Current

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country but whose remains have gone unclaimed will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with full military honors in New Mexico on Thursday. New Mexico’s Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program ensures that veterans whose remains go unclaimed

Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] NM Public Education Department releases statewide student proficiency scores - On Monday, the 2026 New Mexico VISTAS and school accreditation results were released, and schools got the chance to speak about where they saw improvements. The state said this year’s tests show student

The U.S. has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. It's a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told a

The Ruidoso Public Library’s new countywide book delivery program brings requested books and audiobooks to drop-off locations. The post Books hit the Boulevard appeared first on Ruidoso News .

I would argue that to become truly exceptional and live a truly fruitful life, we must abandon our past. The post Forget your past appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Timothy Dean, 50, indicted on charges of aggravated indecent exposure, false imprisonment with the intent to inflict a sexual offense and indecent exposure. The post Alamogordo sex offender indicted following incident at mall appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Danny Rivera, 24, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual penetration resulting in personal injury and distribution of flunitrazepam. The post El Paso man wanted on nationwide warrant for incident at Inn of the Mountain Gods appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Sheriff’s Office says man advanced toward law enforcement with a knife

Clovis police early on the morning of Sept. 12 received a call that detention center officers were “pinned down by gunfire.” But no one was injured and the reported gunshots may have been fired west of the facility and not intended for the officers. Police said they found 11 casings

The New Mexico Racing Commission is considering its legal options after a judge ruled it doesn’t have the authority to relocate a racino license to Clovis, Executive Director Ismael “Izzy” Trejo said Monday. Meanwhile, an attorney for the competition — Zia Park in Hobbs — believes it would now take

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, eastern New Mexico marked the anniversary with ceremonies last week, one at sunrise in Portales and a second at midday in Clovis. Each drew residents, first responders and elected officials to reflect on the tragic events of that morning. Portales: alarms

TUCUMCARI – New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales apparently was feeling a bit nostalgic about his final few months in office. During a speech at the annual Constitution Day ceremony on Sept. 10 at Mesalands Community College, the term-limited No. 2 Democratic official in New Mexico's government praised two Republicans.

LUBBOCK -- Junior Roselia Morales finished in second place with a time of 12 minutes, 28 seconds to lead the way as the Clovis Ladycats cross country team finished in third place at the Lubbock Christian University Chap Invitational on Sept. 12. Brooke Newcomer finished in 25th place with a

When Curry County property owners see a 10% tax hike in October, commissioners want to be sure it's known: they approved the increase because they had to, but the tax change didn't come from them. A two-mill levy for Clovis Municipal Schools that was approved by voters last November will

LAREDO, Texas – Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team outlasted winless Sul Ross State in five sets on Sept. 11 before losing to host Texas A&M International in a Lone Star Conference Challenge. The Greyhounds (3-7) rallied for a 19-25, 20-25, 25-21, 32-30, 15-11 victory over the Lobos (0-10), then

Today through Sunday *National Championship Air Races and Air Show – Roswell Air Center, 1 Jerry Smith Circle, Roswell. Air racing, daily air shows, festival atmosphere, STEM zone, pits and pilots. Ticketed event. Information, tickets, and complete schedule: visit https://airrace.org/ *New Mexico State Fair – New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300

Curry Booked The following were recently booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: - Brandon Jared Garcia, 27, failure to comply with specific requirements (attempt) - Angela Cagle, 47, probation violation - Matthew Eric Thomas Jones, 28, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, assault upon a peace officer and

Two 15-year-old boys and their parents have filed a complaint for damages against Logan Municipal Schools, a principal and a substitute teacher after the teens were unsuccessfully searched for vape devices two years ago. Joseph Gurule and Tamiqua Gutierrez, along with two minors identified only by initials, filed the lawsuit

Today *City of Portales Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board – 9:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 3 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: Ruthann Kelly at 575-763-9487 Thursday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority - 2 p.m., ENMWUA

On this date … 1933: A Farm Holiday picnic in Forrest attracted about 600 people. The Tucumcari Daily News reported 4,000 to 5,000 had been expected, but many farmers were "too busy to attend because of working in wheat fields." 1941: The Quay County school board decided not to dismiss

TUCUMCARI – The Quay County Commission tasked County Manager Angie Gonzales to schedule a special meeting on the placement for a future monument of the United States’ key historical documents. A philanthropist from North Carolina through the Foundation Forward nonprofit organization is giving the county seven laser-etched, stainless-steel documents weighing

TUCUMCARI — A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against the Quay County Commission, city of Tucumcari and several police and corrections officers after her arrest and alleged subsequent injuries at the county jail two years ago. Rachel Potter filed the suit in Tucumcari district court on Aug. 25. It

ALAMOGORDO -- Juniors Andres Chabes and Ray Moses each scored a goal as the Clovis Wildcats soccer team defeated Belen 2-0 in a neutral site game on Sept. 11 in Alamogordo. Senior Damian Navarrette had an assist. Junior goalkeeper Alexander Ochoa went uncontested in the cage. Chabes scored the lone

TUCUMCARI – The City Commission on Sept. 10 voted 3-1 to terminate its contract with City Attorney Rick Queener after less than three months on the job. Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Brito and Commissioners CJ Oglesby and Jerry Lopez voted to end the contract with the Farwell-based lawyer who grew

TUCUMCARI – The Tucumcari City Commission on Sept. 10 approved an application for $500,000 in state funds to replace water meters citywide. The request to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Rural Infrastructure Program aims to replace about 1,800 meters, Public Works Director Stephen Salas said. The funds would require no

TUCUMCARI -- Tucumcari High School received $5,000 in funding from T-Mobile and is in the running for a football field transformation grand prize valued at $1 million. THS was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights, a national competition celebrating small-town football and

MELROSE – Sophomore Braylan Morgan posted a double-double with 11 kills and 14 digs as Melrose remained perfect for the season with a 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 sweep of Tatum on Sept. 10. Freshman Caydence Potacki led the Lady Buffs (8-0) in kills with 13 while adding five aces and a

PORTALES — The 61st Eastern New Mexico University College Daze Rodeo gets under way on Thursday night. In addition to the competition, a local legend will be featured under the spotlight. Albert Flinn, whose storied ENMU rodeo career began when he competed in bareback and bull riding in 1964, will

By many counts, my mother could be a mild-mannered woman, but there were times when she got her dander up, like nobody’s business. I was reminded of that last week when I came across a white plastic bucket that still bears the threats she penned on it one day when

Data centers best path for keeping Clovis growing Regarding plans for the Clovis City Commission to consider a moratorium on AI data centers when they meet at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday: One of our favorite sayings is: “The advantage of living in eastern New Mexico is you can only control

Why do so many beg for a big, authoritarian government involving itself in every facet of their lives? Even when it violently destroys their liberty and violates their rights every day? What could possibly be going on in their minds to make this seem like a good thing? Have these

Last Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City. Seems like yesterday, and the nation came together for at least the first term of George W. Bush. Every year the date sneaks up on me and I get a touch of melancholy.

SAN JON - After years in the making, construction on a new school building has officially begun in San Jon. Members of the district's school board and administrators, donning hard hats and work-safety vests, dug into the ground with gold-painted shovels just east of the current campus during a groundbreaking

TUCUMCARI – With new entertainment and a little better weather, an estimated 1,300 people attended the 14th annual Fired Up festival in the city’s historic railroad plaza. Connie Loveland, executive director of Tucumcari MainStreet that organizes the event, said the attendance figure used an average from people-counters. Fired Up drew

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification. The subject arose during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Patel clashed

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in […]

A five-person emergency lift at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant plunged 1,600 feet after its cable snapped during testing, intensifying concerns about aging hoist infrastructure and workplace safety. While no one was injured, union officials and watchdogs criticized the Department of Energy and contractor SIMCO for inadequate transparency and prioritizing

The chief executive officer for Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis was 'released' on Wednesday morning, hospital board member Brad Bender told The News. Board members were informed on Wednesday by Presbyterian Healthcare officials that Bill Priest was leaving but no additional information was provided. "It just seemed weird," Bender

Curry County has a new magistrate court building. It cost $17 million and took almost three years to complete, but officials said it has resolved security issues, allowing litigants and judges to feel safer. "This is an important milestone for Curry County," said New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Julie

HENDERSON, Nev. — Guard Bryce Cabeldue was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders from the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 10. Cabeldue, a Clovis High School alum, was placed on waivers by the Seahawks on Sept. 8, one day prior to the season-opener against New England. Cabeldue was a

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Blackstone is asking the PRC to accept an amended offer to buy PNM, upping the ante with more than $300 million in rate credits and low-income bill payments, among other incentives, and offering to create a New Mexico-run board, in an effort

State officials argue rolling out the program as a pilot will be more manageable and bring raises to under-prioritized workers.

By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 […]

Prosecutors dropped child abuse charges against the mother of a 12-year-old boy who hadn’t gone to school for two years, as he was living alone. Meanwhile, the boy’s grandfather has been wanted on a warrant since shortly after the case was filed last year. The charge of child abuse against

Fans helped rescue “Coyote vs. Acme” from corporate shelving, bringing the New Mexico-filmed Looney Tunes comedy to theaters after a lengthy campaign. The film’s box-office success highlights the power of public support while offering a hopeful note for New Mexico’s struggling production industry, whose workers remain as persistent as Wile

By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 lawsuit and the Pueblo of Sandia’s claims of ownership of 10,000 acres in perpetuity. The act designated the land in

Artesia looks to beat Gadsden.

Himalayan Kitchen will host an all-you-can-eat buffet for fundraiser

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about Texas moving to No. 1 after a comeback win over Ohio State, as well as Kenny’s golf tournament. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Sept. 14 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Santa Fe police got a loose horse back under control after it ran through the city during the Fiestas parade. The post Loose horse runs through Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail ballots for this year’s midterm elections. The unsigned, one-paragraph order upheld a Massachusetts federal court’s injunction on a U.S. Postal Service rule until after Nov.

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SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country, but whose remains have gone unclaimed, will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with ful…

SANTA FE — New Mexico has completed a three‑day statewide forum focused on improving information sharing and strengthening Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)…

With temperatures soaring to 101 degrees in the shade and up to 140 degrees WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature, which measures the heat stress by combining air temperatu…

Last week, Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings was able to do something somewhat rare during a city council meeting: Vote on an agenda item.

Portions of roads on the west and southwest sides of Roswell Air Center will be closed during daytime hours during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show (We…

Michelle A. Ronga comes from Las Cruces, where she had more than 15 years of experience in educational leadership at the middle and high levels. The post School board names new Ruidoso superintendent appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Move-in kits help newly housed residents feel more secure, at home

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces man faces several charges, including child abuse, after he allegedly urinated on a toddler on Sunday, documents said. Officers went to a home on Spitz Street for a domestic disturbance. Documents said when they arrived, they spoke with a woman and her

When it comes to addressing the state's housing crisis, "there's a lot of urgency" heading into 2027, House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski said.

State officials argue rolling out the program as a pilot will be more manageable and bring raises to under-prioritized workers.

The rain — likely for most of New Mexico this week — is still not enough for drought conditions to wholly reverse course.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull reported raising more than $943,000 in the same reporting period.

The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and…

Felix Lewis, of Chimayó, alleges he was assaulted by members of his former gang despite alerting officials of the risk.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The federal government is going after thousands of people suspected of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers through their participation in a COVID-19 pandemic program meant to protect small businesses and workers, Vice President JD Vance said Monday. The government is permanently suspending 870,000 people from

Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Monday evening, the first time he’s been seen in public since being hospitalized more than 90 days ago. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized in June and said on July 12 he would enter a rehabilitation center after a fall at home. In

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revoke limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that run on coal and natural gas, according to regulatory documents Administrator Lee Zeldin signed Monday. The administration framed the action to repeal 2024 limits on greenhouse gas emissions from virtually all power plants other

The New Mexico Racing Commission, which regulates horse races at non-tribal casinos across the state, plans to propose an $8.4 million budget during the next legislative session, NMRC Chief Financial Officer Amber Trujillo told a panel of state lawmakers last week. Fires and floods in Ruidoso are among the many

WASHINGTON — With the U.S. Senate set to hold a procedural vote in the coming days on a sweeping bill to overhaul college sports, dueling press conferences Monday underscored the fierce debate over how to tackle the biggest issues plaguing that landscape. Supporters of a bipartisan measure to set national

Albuquerque – There is heavy police activity in the 500 block of La Veta Dr, which is near La Veta and Grand Ave NE. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department are currently attempting to negotiate with a barricaded suspect. Multiple streets in the area are blocked off. While on scene,

“Widow’s Bay” has stormed the Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins.

Staff Reports Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 31-year-old. Naldo Ryan Francis is a 5′ 8″ Native American man who weighs about 145 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. A family member reported Francis missing on Sept. 14. He was last seen

Staff Reports The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of McKinley County for Sept. 14 due to thunderstorms. Residents can expect flash flooding in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other areas with poor drainage and low-lying areas. The areas

New Mexico state Rep. Joseph Hernandez’s latest campaign-finance report is in, and the spending pattern previously documented by the Piñon Post did not end with the earlier filings. The Shiprock lawmaker’s First General Report, filed Sept. 14 with the New Mexico Secretary of State, shows another $6,797.40 in campaign expenditures,

Carlsbad’s only score of the night came when linebacker Colton McKibben picked off Centennial quarterback Ruiz Laborin and ran the ball back 50 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The post Cavemen fall to Centennial 35-7 in district football opener in Las Cruces appeared first on Carlsbad Current

WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security officers may have broken state laws carrying out the Trump administration’s orders to find noncitizens voting illegally in federal elections, Democratic senators alleged Monday following a whistleblower complaint. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the whistleblower detailed the department’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative,” in

The New Mexico state treasurer plays an increasingly important role in the state’s financial future, as leaders seek to transition the New Mexico economy from one reliant on record oil and gas revenues into one that sustains itself with investment returns. Source NM talks to incumbent Democrat Laura Montoya and

Vasquez and CunninghamWhat’s with Greg Cunningham’s obsession with border security and crime? Doesn’t he know those issues have fallen down the list of voter concerns as an economic tidal wave heads towards the state in the form of inflation? Won’t the economy (and Trump) be the deciding factors in his

Deputies believe four teens were at Camel Tracks on the Caja del Rio shooting guns in August when one of them was hit with gunfire.

The Monument Fire, about eight miles south of Hondo, has burned 572 acres as of Monday, Sept. 14. The wildfire was first reported on Saturday morning, Sept. 12 at 200 acres, according to Watch Duty, a wildfire-monitoring app. The fire was reported at 400 acres by 8 p.m. that evening.

Sunday rain relieves some burden; unlikely to extinguish blaze

Aggressive attacks, reports reach record levels, including recent attempted break-in that ended with animal being shot

The newspaper will publish profiles of the 10 award winners for 2026 beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Cesar Paz-Garcia has been held in the Rio Arriba County jail since another incident the same day — the fatal stabbing of 32-year-old Anthony V…

The release of The Plaza Café Cookbook will be celebrated with a book signing Sunday at the restaurant’s downtown location.

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

This Month on “Voices of Taos,” copy editor and reporter Emily Sender sits down for a conversation with Will Jaremko-Wright, Taos County agricultural/4-H extension agent and director of the Taos County Cooperative Extension Service. Will also...

A quick but intense rainstorm washed mud across Florida Road Monday in Durango. The mudslide led to the brief closure of Florida Road from 15th Street to the roundabout while crews cleared the debris. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald) A quick but...

The event will feature a temporary hair salon and a drop-off site for folks who want to donate money, food or merchandise.

AG Raúl Torrez's brief in support of Andrew Yang's Forward Party puts him at odds with the secretary of state, a fellow Democrat.

An impact report found companies that were awarded the last round of grants reported more than $1 million in aggregate export sales.

The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters.

New Mexico continues to see slowed employment growth this year as fields that create new jobs are often offset by ongoing job cuts in the federal workforce and elsewhere, according to a new report on state revenue. Those cuts have led to “a weakened job market in New Mexico,” Taxation

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in New Mexico on Thursday was $4.31, up from $4.05 on Sept. 3.

In an interview with the MeidasTouch Network, Michelle Lujan Grisham characterized the president's remarks as juvenile attacks.

Rev. Andrew Black joins the latest "Conversations Different" podcast episode to discuss his conservation work in New Mexico and a trip to Alaska.

States, cities and counties filed a pair of lawsuits Monday challenging new federal rules that will allow immigrants’ use of safety net resources to be taken into account for green cards and other applications to stay in or enter the country. The new federal policy goes into effect Friday and

An electronic billboard on the south side of the I-40 exit at Wyoming Boulevard displays a message from Veterans For Peace Chapter 63, which serves Albuquerque and Central and Southern […]

Albuquerque’s Fuego 505 out-smashed seven rivals to claim the Blind Judging crown at the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, while Aztec’s Badlands Burgers & Brews won […]

Detainees at a now-closed immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades — known as “Alligator Alcatraz” — were held for up to two hours…

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Las Cruces over the weekend to rally for Deb Haaland, the state's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, who represents the state's 2nd Congressional District.

WildEarth Guardians has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for missing a deadline to decide whether the Pecos pupfish warrants threatened-species protections. Native to southeast New Mexico and West Texas, the fish faces dwindling river flows, industrial water use and oil and gas development. Agricultural and industry groups oppose

New Mexico’s rising spending has not improved poor outcomes in child well-being or education, argues Rep. Mark Duncan. He says the state’s welfare “snare net” penalizes families for earning more through benefit cliffs, while administrative waste and weak accountability persist. Duncan calls for work-focused reforms, expanded career programs, and electing

The Trump administration is poised to loosen environmental restrictions on oil and gas wells that produce very little energy but release vast amounts of methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors […]

Bennie “Peaty” Juarez’s journey from Tularosa to becoming Dallas’s first Hispanic judge resists a tidy rags-to-riches narrative. His story opens onto New Mexico’s layered history: Hispano ancestry, Indigenous and colonial legacies, family instability, the Cristero War, and a Tularosa orphanage run by Mexican sisters displaced by religious persecution. The post

The White Sands Balloon Invitational returns after a two-year hiatus, with Realtors Jake Roberts and Jessica Cole leading efforts to revive the 34-year tradition. Sixteen balloons are expected to launch September 19 at White Sands National Park and September 20 at Ed Brabson Balloon Park, as organizers promote tourism and

An Otero County jury found Alamogordo’s Ty Huntington guilty of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the 2024 shooting death of Mario Reyna. Prosecutors said a dispute over a $2,500 truck escalated when Huntington confronted Reyna at his home, shot him in the abdomen and fled in the truck. Huntington

WASHINGTON — Both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill this week for a brief session before heading back to the campaign trail until mid-November. The House will be in for one week and the Senate for three, giving Republicans little time to enact any laws or confirm nominees before

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Scammers have one fewer tool in their toolbox after the Albuquerque City Council approved a citywide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. On Sept. 9, councilors voted 6-3 to pass the Virtual Currency Ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Stephanie Telles, banning cryptocurrency ATMs, also known as bitcoin

Rain, hail and lightning passed through Durango about 2:30 p.m. Monday

By Camillo Cretara, The Paper. — Elkhorn Media’s “Bands of Enchantment,” An Emmy Award-winning music series recorded right here in Albuquerque every September, returns with a multi-day concert/TV show taping […]

On Friday, Sept 11 our nation marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with somber ceremonies across the country. In New York at Ground Zero Memorial Park, the names of all […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – Artist Alex Ponca Stock explores the beauty of being alive and what death can teach us in Particle and the Wave: Oracles and Symbols […]

Impresario Joe West invites audiences to experience noir terror and titillation during the four-week run of Theater of Death: Absinthe At Midnight. This selection of original one-act plays explores the thin line between creativity and insanity. The performances will be in a different town every weekend the month of October

The Mora Claims Office will permanently close on Oct. 2, but in-person help will still be available in Mora for residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and flooding. The closure comes as FEMA has compensated the majority of Mora claimants, paying out $1.28 billion for individual and business

Yearling female was from One Ear pack that state wildlife officials say has been preying on livestock in Grand and Jackson counties

Weed fugitive Stephen Campbell, 76, was sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for stealing a deceased classmate’s identity, obtaining passports and benefits under his name, and possessing a firearm as a fugitive. Campbell had evaded an attempted murder case for more than 40 years before an FBI raid led

Cordova’s speech, which can be seen in its entirety at webtv.un.org, began with an introduction of her history and her organization. She spoke at length about New Mexicans being the first exposed to nuclear testing, and how the people living had no idea of the long-term repercussions. The post Tina

Nearly five years ago, Chase Johnson was cured of breast cancer — but not of the profound anxiety that it would return. When Johnson was originally diagnosed in 2021, the resident of Cary, North Carolina, was only 31 — nearly a decade away from the age at which regular mammograms

Stephen Campbell, 76, stole a dead classmate’s identity after being charged with attempted murder will spend nearly seven years in federal prison. The post Weed man sentenced to 81 months for identity theft after FBI raid appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Tommy Hager, 57, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and negligent use of a deadly weapon. The post Trial nears for man accused of shooting at neighbor over loud music complaint appeared first on Ruidoso News .

TDS has seen this issue affect the Ruidoso community firsthand, according to TDS Manager of Communications Missy Keller. The post You’ve got mail? Mail delivery delays affecting bill payments appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Federal agriculture officials have lifted the quarantine zone around Eunice, nearly three months after a local dog was diagnosed. The post Screwworm infested zone canceled appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Posada was a printmaker who created his work by painting the patterns and images onto metal plates using an acid-resistant ink. The plates were bathed in acid, leaving behind the raised, finished design. The plates were then coated in ink and applied to a paper or canvas, transferring the images

A look at fishing conditions across New Mexico.

Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland welcomed Joe Biden’s former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Las Cruces on Sunday, tying their campaigns to one of the Biden administration’s highest-profile former Cabinet officials — whose four years overseeing the nation’s transportation system were marked by a series

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho families already leaning on St. Felix Pantry for groceries will soon get help with another budget-buster: diapers. The pantry launches its new Diaper Pantry program with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The kickoff runs noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at 4020 Barbara Loop SE,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body shut the door Thursday on a Maverik gas station planned for the corner of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, voting to deny the site plan over concerns that traffic would still flood a residential street even after a late compromise

The Pojoaque Valley Elks hosted the Aztec High School Tigers during the Elks’ homecoming game Friday (9/4). They shut the Tigers out, 37-0.

Bulldogs in a romp.

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The trio of Dems stressed the importance of standing up to the Trump administration over New Mexicans' concerns.

A guard who pointed a gun at a minor earlier this year was fired, but details of the incident were not documented in public records.

Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require reinspection within three business days.

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Food Basket stores in Silver City and Bayard are under new ownership, according to a statement from their longtim...

APD is investigating a fatal, overnight crash that occurred in the area of Eubank Blvd. and Juan Tabo Blvd., N.E. Officers responded Saturday around 11:20 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash. The driver of a black 2015 Audi A3 died on scene. The driver of a silver Hyundai Elantra was transported

President Donald Trump has, at times, justified his campaign against mail-in voting in explicitly partisan terms, claiming Republicans’ electoral chances hinge on whether the practice is allowed. A new analysis from a Democratic-aligned voting rights group, shared first with States Newsroom, shows he may be right: Eliminating mail-in voting would

A look at fishing conditions across New Mexico. The post Fishing for trout, bluegill and bass at its best appeared first on Alamogordo News .

A beautiful, old-fashioned dessert featuring tender cinnamon apples layered over a buttery cake and finished with a rich, golden caramel glaze. This Caramel Apple Torte is perfect for fall entertaining—or anytime you want the irresistible combination of apples, cinnamon, and caramel. The post Caramel Apple Torte with Cinnamon Apples and

Greenwald, a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, has spent 50 years studying Southwestern archaeology, and for the last two decades, he has become one of the principal stewards of one of New Mexico’s best-kept archaeology sites. The post Creekside Village Great Kiva Reveals an Ancient Calendar appeared first

City of Durango Monday, Sept. 14 Business Improvement District special meeting, 9 a.m., BID office, 850 ½ Main Ave Suite 2 Durango Renewal Partnership (URA) Board, 4:30 p.m., Microsoft Teams Tuesday, Sept. 15 City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith...

Alamogordo police officers shot and killed a 50-year-old man on Aug. 26 following a call of a suicidal man armed with a rifle. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating the police shooting. Four officers shot at Keith Charles Cowgill at his home, after he walked out of

This Caramel Apple Torte layers tender cinnamon-sautéed apples over a buttery, sour-cream cake, then finishes with a rich brown sugar caramel glaze. Perfect for fall entertaining or cozy desserts, it’s delicious warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Add a pinch of New Mexico red

Tularosa native Tina Cordova brought New Mexico’s downwinders’ story to the United Nations, describing generations of cancer and loss linked to the 1945 Trinity nuclear test. As co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, Cordova recounted her family’s medical history, advocated for federal compensation, and connected New Mexico’s experience to

Record 148 athletes compete in 6th annual triathlon; Megan Ravenscraft dominates Olympic race

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, bringing local families together to celebrate the start of fall. The festival featured activities and resources for families, including a pumpkin decorating contest, community

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Staff Reports A bear that has been spotted roaming the local area for the past week or so has finally been caught. Around 10:15 am, the Gallup Police, McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico State Police were informed that the bear had been seen near Junker Bridge. Then, around

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The Durango Pride Festival Parade walks up Main Avenue on Saturday and strolling through the middle of the Durango Farmers market before eventually settling in Buckley Park for a festival. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

Discover Dolly Parton’s Family Banana Pudding, a comforting Southern-inspired dessert layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, homemade vanilla pudding and whipped cream. This nostalgic recipe is ideal for family gatherings and Sunday suppers, with at least four hours of chilling allowing the cookies to soften and flavors to meld. Serve

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd makes low-profile trip through Southwest Colorado

A-Town Skates has reopened Alamogordo’s historic roller rink, once home to the Rollarena, under owner Malah Quinlan. Community volunteers helped refurbish the space, while many employees will be Alamogordo High School students. The venue offers skating, pizza and snacks, aiming to bring back a welcoming gathering place for families, teens

The Sacramento Mountains Foundation has awarded 100% Otero a $20,000 grant to help launch its Family Resource Center, scheduled to open in November 2026. The center will connect Otero County families with essential services, provide personalized support, and address challenges before they become crises. 100% Otero is seeking additional community

An El Paso, Texas man is wanted on a warrant charging him with second-degree criminal sexual penetration for allegedly drugging a woman and raping her. Danny Rivera, 24, is wanted on the nationwide-warrant signed on Aug. 12. State Police Investigator Edward Garcia wrote in court documents that he enlisted the

Alamogordo is seeking residents’ ideas for “Let’s Grow Alamo,” a comprehensive plan guiding land use, housing, infrastructure and transportation over the next 20 years. Public input will shape recommendations and potential grant opportunities, with consultation continuing through January 2027 and proposals expected before the city commission in June 2027. The

Bulldogs win 53-0.

Española Public Schools is reminding students, families and community members that clear bags are required at district athletic events — a safety measure district officials say has already been in place for several years. Interim superintendent Dr. Karen Griego-Sanchez said the clear bag requirement is not a new policy and

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez went on the offensive against Republican challenger Greg Cunningham after Cunningham used a nationally televised GOP convention speech to hammer crime, border security and fentanyl in New Mexico — accusing his opponent of abandoning New Mexicans to “kiss the ring” of President Donald Trump. Cunningham,

The Artesia Downtown Lions Club’s Students of the Month include Paisley Phillips, Lucas Atkins, Karli Horner and George Blackburn. Their accomplishments span 4-H, FFA, sports, student leadership and National Honor Society.

A flea-market tintype purchased for $10 may show Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other figures together in 1880.

Las Vegas video producers Jim Terr and Pony Vigil attended the recent New Mexico film conference, sponsored by Shoot New Mexico, celebrating the opening of The Lot film stage facility, which was converted from the old G.E. warehouses by a State film grant. Video producer Jim Terr represents several film

Architects, engineers and former mayors chime in about civic campus

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during 9/11. Members of the NMSU Army ROTC, along with campus police and fire departments and members from the City of Las Cruces police and

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Discussion among Roswell city councilors on Thursday about Resolution 26-57 — an item that stems from the cyber theft of $375,000 from the city of Roswell in June — st…

When Karina Ortiz and Adriana Acosta founded Zia Suicide Awareness, they envisioned more than just an event. They created a space for healing, open conversation and hope.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday highlighted the critical role that new ballistics testing machines he secured helped law enforcement identify and ar…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help clean up sections of the office’s 240-…

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Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen laid out, in detail Tuesday, how his office is expanding its Axon partnership to replace the Flock Safety camera network it’s dism…

The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday announced that an unvaccinated child in Valencia County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number cases in the state to 19 so far this year.

ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

Aug. 30Jacob Garcia, 29, of Rio Rancho, was summoned for leaving the scene of an accident at an unsp ...

Albuquerque – The officers from the Albuquerque Police Department have responded to reports of a man who was waiving a gun and fired shots in the neighborhood on 4th St between Montano Rd NW and Placitas Rd NW. The police activity remains ongoing as officers work to locate the man.

The Artesia Bulldogs secured their first win of the season with a dominant victory over Deming.

Cleveland senior takes second runner-up in NM Miss Teen as she brings awareness to rheumatoid arthritis

Public comments support the decision

Local actress prepares for her move out of town

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) - Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. Dominguez was 17 at the time of the shooting and was the last of four suspects

An investigation by Searchlight New Mexico examines how a 13-year-old Hobbs student who reported rape at school was disbelieved by administrators and police, disciplined with on-campus suspension and ultimately homeschooled. Experts say officials failed to apply trauma-informed, legally required scrutiny amid broader allegations of sexual violence and weak state and

Several people once again spoke out in opposition to the technology at council meeting Thursday

Victims were taking part in aerial surveillance flight

Local attorney has background in prosecution and criminal defense

IHOP opens down the road from Rio Rancho

Stair climb marks 25th anniversary, carries memory to a new generation

Legacy Church and Premiere to appear more as separate entities

One seat remains open as Jones has yet to pick an appointee

The Taos Mutual Aid Team, Town of Taos, Holy Cross Medical Center and The Serpens Foundation, an international medical non-profit, are offering a free adult hands-only CPR course on Sunday (Sept. 13), from 1-4 p.m. at Don Fernando Hall, 120 C…

Trixie is a one-year-old female calico cat. She is 8lbs of sass and comfort. She would make the best lap cat. She can be very independent, which is good for a family that has other cats or dogs in the house. She keeps to herself, but when you need a

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like a sudden setback in your plans. But keep your headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic

Cynthia Kellerblock, of Gallup, died Aug. 27. She was 76. She was born in Seattle, Wash. on July 22, 1950. Cynthia was preceded in death by her daughter Naomi Mercedes Chan; her brother Gary M. Kellerblock; and her father Dale Kellerblock. She is survived by her mother Jean Mercedes Morse;

Front page of the Sept. 10, 1973 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The Montezuma Hot Springs property, which was presented to the Las Vegas Y.M.C.A. through the generosity of the Santa Fe railroad some 18 months ago, has been sold to the National Bible Play society, represented in the

Representative Teresa Leger Fernández highlighted ongoing recovery challenges following wildfires and criticized unfulfilled federal aid promises in a series of tweets between September 8–11.

State health officials said the decrease may be a sign that additional education and prevention measures are paying off.

SUN Staff Report One person died in the Santa Claran Casino Hotel parking lot Thursday morning after a suspected overdose. A caller phoned 911 at 9:38 a.m. and reported that a white Ford truck was parked in front of the bowling alley and an ambulance was needed. The called was

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County

Firefighters, some wearing full gear, and members of the public climbed the equivalent of 110 stories to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham used a national stage in Dallas Thursday to put New Mexico’s crime, border and fentanyl problems at the center of his campaign against Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, delivering a roughly four-minute address at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention. Cunningham, a retired Albuquerque police

Foliage roughly a week ahead of typical schedule in many places

While a judge found a Velarde man a danger to the community after he allegedly shot at his neighbor, she ordered him to be released on bail after finding prosecutors hadn’t met their burden to prove that incarceration pending trial was the only solution. District Judge Anastasia Martin wrote on

National Geographic photographer and filmmakers Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko named next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers For the News-Sun National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko as the next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers.

Lea County Veterans Memorial is officially open Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Flags rose, the Lovington High School Band played and a multi-agency honor guard presented the colors Wednesday morning as about 100 people gathered to dedicate the Lea County Veterans Memorial in downtown Lovington. The dedication ceremony was held on

Lea commissioners approve imposition of 2026 property tax rates Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Board of County Commissioners ordered the county assessor to impose the 2026 state property tax rates, most of which will hold steady from last year. During a special county commission meeting Tuesday morning, Ave

Residents say concerns have been long ongoing near the school

District Attorney Sam Bregman shared updates between September 8–11 about staff recognitions and recent law enforcement actions.

Oracle Vice President Mahesh Thiagarajan and Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, updated commissioners on the project.

A Chama man will be held without bail pending trial after a judge found him to be a danger to the community and his alleged 13-year-old victim, following an alleged violent outburst involving a knife. After a combined preliminary and dangerousness hearing on Aug. 25, District Judge Anastasia Martin bound

An opinion column argues that past successes and failures should not dictate future expectations. Rather than relying on “in my experience” to predict outcomes, readers should recognize how new skills, patience, and resilience have changed them. The most valuable lessons are the coping mechanisms gained through failure, which can fuel

Artesia girls’ soccer wins 1-0.

Slow start, long season.

CPW, city officials stress importance of securing garbage

Little disruptions to patient services, despite major repair work

New housing coming to Red Hawk area in Las Cruces More Stories New homes planned near Red Hawk Golf Club Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Three life sentences for Young Park shooter Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3

New housing coming to Red Hawk area in Las Cruces More Stories New homes planned near Red Hawk Golf Club Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Three life sentences for Young Park shooter Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3

New housing coming to Red Hawk area in Las Cruces More Stories New homes planned near Red Hawk Golf Club Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Three life sentences for Young Park shooter Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3

SANTA FE — New Mexico sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in U.S. District Court on Tuesday seeking more than $61 million to fund the National Guard’s …

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.31 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA New Mexico on Thursday. That price is 26 c…

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to inform clinicians, health departments and the public about in…

The Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) is bringing a cherished literary classic to life and on stage, presenting “Charlotte’s Web.” Directed by Dan Coleman and De…

Chaves County officials intend to make their opposition known about the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) having a new view about its responsib…

New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The agency touted the d…

[caption id="attachment_108315" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)District 1 Councilor Angela Salaiz, second from right, ...

A mother and daughter will serve four and a half years in prison out of a total 10-and-a-half-year sentence for Medicaid fraud and identify theft afte...

Young male bear removed from tree Thursday morning off Quantum Road

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled

SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) - Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to the crash.

Four Tribal Nations have filed legal challenges against state-issued permits allowing Enbridge's proposed Line 5 oil tunnel under Lake Michigan's Straits of Mackinac. Leaders say treaty rights are at stake following recent court decisions affecting such projects.

Nancy Lopez said she was “very humbled” as she spoke Wednesday morning to a crowd of around 200 people gathered at the southern end of the Roswell Relief Route for a r…

Marc David Martin May 8, 1959 — Aug 24, 2026 Marc David Martin, born on May 8, 1959 in Montreal, Canada, passed unexpectedly on August 24, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Marc lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a spirit that drew people in. Jo, his loving

A Taos man long identified by police as the suspect in the murder of two women at a mobile home park in El Prado last February has been charged in the incident over a year after the women were found dead inside a residence.

Deb Haaland posted on X about her recent visit to Mora and outlined her priorities if elected governor of New Mexico.

City staff reported concerns about conversations with Kip Koso

Smiley Building owner asked for injunction to pause former Arts and Science Building demolition

Aaron Carver plays a ukulele as Katie Hood sings along while paddle boarding at Haviland Lake on Thursday north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) - A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico's name on their platforms mapping services. The request from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Congressman Gabe Vasquez

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure […]

Rosely C. Valdez, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on August 19, 2026. She was born in Velarde, New Mexico on December 8, 1934. She graduated from McCurdy Mission High School in 1954. Rosely met the love of her life, Jose, in grammar school, and they

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benedicto (Benny) Rodolfo Naranjo, who left this world on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with COPD. Benny was born on Thursday, August 4, 1938, in Santa Fe New Mexico, to his loving parents, Emilio and Mary.

Dora L. Garcia, 90, a long-time resident of Guachupangue and recently of Apple Valley in Española, NM, passed away with her loving dedicated caretaker daughter always by her side on August 19, 2026, briefly from an infection in which sepsis took hold of what her petite body could not overcome.

Frances Salazar Guillen, a lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in El Guache, New Mexico, May 13, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ross and Josephine Salazar; her husband of 72 years,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure aimed at giving the council more oversight of the city’s legal department. Councilors unanimously confirmed Joshua Boone on Wednesday night.

Shawna Legarza stepping down after less than seven months in role

Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods cries as she watches a video during a her sentencing hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Tuesday in Golden. (Stephen Swofford/The Gazette via Associated Press pool) GOLDEN – A judge...

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For one weekend in September, homes throughout Sandia Heights will open their doors to art lovers as 40 local artists share everything from oil […]

You know what’s hard about going out? The timing. If a band you want to see is playing one night in town, and you get sick or lazy or are […]

Making Energy Efficiency Work for Taos County Families

A proposal by two New Mexico legislators to allow three counties along the Texas border to secede from the Land of Enchantment was dead on arrival in Santa Fe earlier this year, but across the border in Texas Lone Star legislators are running with the idea and holding hearings backed

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 attacks, Rio Rancho residents can pause and remember together this Friday evening at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funerals and Vista Verde Memorial Park are hosting a “Never Forget Memorial Service” at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 arrives Friday, and Rio Rancho marks it before the rest of the weekend begins. Then Sandoval County gets busy — with a beloved canine tradition, a free mayoral cookout, a gallery opening, a 30-year road race and a walk

An analysis of spending on OnlyFans, the online creator platform most popular for self-streamed porn and adult content, estimates that New Mexicans spent $37.8 million on subscriptions in 2025. That […]

It’s hard to believe the football season is a month old, but teams are already lining up for a well-deserved rest, with Española Valley and Dulce taking the week off. Pojoaque Valley at Belen 7 p.m. Friday It’s a quite difference between a non-competitive team like Wingate, which canceled its

With a numbers bump, things are looking bright for the Española Valley High School cross country teams. “The future looks pretty good,” Sundevils coach Loren Martinez said. On the boys side, a strong senior group has Martinez feeling this could be a breakthrough year. “The boys are looking really strong,”

The local big school football programs looked strong in starting off district play in a positive way. Española Valley 20, Bernalillo 16 When starting quarterback Isaiah Gallegos went down with a head injury in Friday’s first quarter, the visiting Sundevils already trailed 16-0 and things looked fairly bleak. But enter

With Mesa Vista moving to Class 1A, and with the classification no longer lumped in with 2A for the state cross country meet, the Trojans are eying some heavy metal — or rather heavy medals – when the championship rolls around in November. There also will be fewer competitors on

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Project Ranger, Castelion’s hypersonic missile manufacturing campus in Sandoval County, was named 2026 Collaborative Impact Project of the Year at the New Mexico IDEA Economic Development Excellence Awards, held during the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development at Isleta Resort & Casino last week. The award

Leonel Andrade Garcia’s murder trial, for the 2024 alleged killing of his ex-girlfriend in Chimayó, was set to start Tuesday (9/8) in Tierra Amarilla District Court. The trial is scheduled to last for nine days, including jury selection, according to the court docket. The prosecution’s witness list is 48 people-long

Firefighters continue to battle the Frijoles Fire that’s been burning for a little more than a month. The fire, three miles east of Cundiyó, began on Aug. 4 as the result of a lightning strike. It’s been fueled by timber and brush and as of Tuesday, was 79% contained. Mitigation

Federal, local, state and pueblo law enforcement leaders gathered Sept. 2 on the Plaza de Española to talk about a coordinated operation targeting Española’s top 10 offenders. Dubbed “Operation Tempest,” federal prosecutors have taken over nearly a dozen Rio Arriba County cases after local and tribal law enforcement identified the

Graceland Portables opened in Carlsbad 2.5 years ago, growing from portable storage buildings to also include metal structures, greenhouse affiliate and now Binzebos, with an even more recent arrangement for red steel buildings and quonsets. The business name in use to this point no longer fits the true scope of

Senator Ben Ray Luján’s campaign for a second term in the United State Senate has been less high-profile than some other statewide races, but his first campaign ad out this week is likely to get attention. In the video titled, “Bull,” Luján is seen working with supporters on his farm

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town. Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Among items on this week’s agenda for the Roswell City Council is Resolution 26-54, which proposes the Roswell Adult Center be rebuilt at Spring River Park (now being …

County commissioners advanced an ordinance limiting use of county property, staff and records for immigration enforcement.

“I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads … have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them.”

Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.

The state must work harder to increase childcare capacity in rural, tribal and other underserved areas, an organization says.

Members of the band Música del Aire pose for a photograph. From left, José Apodaca, baritone; Cynthia Wooley, contralto; guitar player Linda Askew; violinist Barbara Rivers and Scott Mathis, who plays mandolin. Award-winning musician Antonia Apodaca shared Northern New Mexico music with the world – and next week, a new

Releasing an animal back into the wild still moves Española Veterinarian Kathleen Ramsay to tears, even after more than 32 years of treating sick and injured animals in the Española valley. “I’m very attached to every single one of them,” she said. “And I hope with every one, I’ve done

By Javier Sanchez I need to forget my past. Especially if I want to get to where I need to go. I’m on a path. We all are. And sometimes the only thing we have to guide us is the memory of our past experiences. But we can’t let the

To the leaders and achievers of Northern New Mexico: Thirty-eight years ago, I begin full-time ministry work initiated by a God-given burden for the people of the Española Valley. Like many of you in your own field of work, I saw a need and have done my best to meet

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Española Public Library The Española Public Library will offer watercolor classes Thursday (9/10) and Sept. 17. Learn the basics of watercolor paining. All supplies are

According to a press release issued Thursday, Sept. 3, racetrack owners Johnny and Jana Trotter have “agreed on a framework” with Global Gaming Solutions to move the Quarter Horse Racing Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale and the Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame to Lone Star Park in

Check out this action-packed photo snapped by Schanen Yates Unser at the Sept. 6 Buckin’ in the Basin event held in Tularosa.

Pastor David Grousnick reflects on how dwelling on past hurts can imprison relationships and prevent us from enjoying the present. Through Peter’s question about forgiveness and Jesus’ parable of the debtors in Matthew 18, he explores the call to forgive generously, the consequences of “measure for measure,” and how forgiveness

Bulldogs lose to Centennial.

Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events

Newly elected president Kent Aikin provides updates on the society’s preservation projects, fall events

Ordinance will not affect municipalities

Organizer of Rio Rancho's 9/11 memorial ceremony stresses the importance of passing the promise to 'never forget' to the next generations

CORRALES — A man accused of killing a woman in Corrales in 2024 has entered an Alford plea a fe ...

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department Officers are working on apprehending an individual who fled on foot from officers. Several roadways are closed near the area of Eubank BL NE and Menaul BL NE due to this incident. At approximately 1600 hours officers responded to the area of Tramway BL

New housing coming to Red Hawk area in Las Cruces More Stories New homes planned near Red Hawk Golf Club Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Three life sentences for Young Park shooter Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3

New housing coming to Red Hawk area in Las Cruces More Stories New homes planned near Red Hawk Golf Club Project Jupiter developers address county commissioners Three life sentences for Young Park shooter Potters' Guild and El Caldito put together 34th annual Empty Bowls event New Mexico Lottery Pick 3