Gila Regional Medical Center will expand its services and support another healthcare entity with the recent purchase of two buildings in Silver City, including the addition of an urgent care clinic and the beginnings of a residency program. The purchase of the former Silver Health CARE family clinic, 1380 U.S.

This weekend brings New Mexico’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, and Grant County clothing store owners are hopeful that the promise of savings will keep shoppers at home. Since 2005, New Mexico law has allowed a deduction of gross receipts taxes for certain purchases starting at 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday

Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Police Department command staff released new details in a deadly July 4th, 2026 weekend. The wafting of cigarette smoke and alcohol filled the air in Downtown Albuquerque earlier than normal. The downtown smells were soon mixed with the smell of gunpowder and violence after a wild

Updates will be added throughout the week

DENVER (AP) — A federal court dealt a perhaps chaos-inducing blow to the NCAA's new eligibility rule Friday when it ruled that all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are eligible for a fifth season this school year. The ruling

ALBUQUERQUE — A broadband project designed to keep communities connected during environmental disasters in Ruidoso and surrounding Lincoln Cou…

FARMINGTON – The common thought of any coach for any team is to win games, bring home championships and be the best at what they do. For Tim Dulin, founder and CEO for Dulin’s Dodgers, coming up a game short for playing for the championship in the 2026 Connie Mack

New teachers in Albuquerque picked up free classroom supplies at the Educator's Emporium.

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

Heat advisories continue across parts of New Mexico as temperatures could top 100 degrees and some storms could bring heavy rain.

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper. Councilor slams push to revive defeated tobacco-cannabis zoning ordinance by Jesse Jones July 31, 2026August 1, 2026 By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners could soon have far fewer places to open after Councilor Renée

Front page of the July 26, 1932 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. Mineral City, July 28. – After five successive days of steady pouring rain, that has almost taken away the courage of the pioneers, the sun appeared this morning and put life and strength into every one. Your

D.P. Benjamin To give readers a taste of a new novel set entirely in Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Optic presents a serialized preview of the story. The author is D.P. Benjamin, a Colorado native and frequent visitor to New Mexico. The book’s title is Once Upon a Time and

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Education as it seeks once again to cut a federal grant program that funds mental health programs in schools — including the Silver Consolidated Schools. The order was filed Tuesday after a new lawsuit by 15

While two Silver City town councilors disagreed with priorities in the town’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, the senior member of the council and mayor both called the document a vast improvement over the prior year. The council discussed the proposed budget in a special meeting Thursday morning. No action

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Cheerful voices and laughter echoed in the Silver City Woman’s Club on Saturday as the service group held its first Children’s Fun Fest. Outside the historic building at 411 Silver Heights Blvd., children played carnival-style games for prizes, while inside, organizations such as Big

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees heard about the regional water plan, senior centers and a code enforcement petition, as well as wrapping up its fiscal year at its regular meeting Thursday. Mayor Arnold Lopez and Village Administrator Sheila Hudman reported on a meeting of the Grant County Water Commission

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent During Thursday’s meeting of the Grant County Commission, County Manager Charlene Webb read a statement announcing her retirement. “With much thought and prayer, I’m submitting my retirement from my position as the Grant County manager effective October 30, 2026,” Webb read from the letter

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff It may be summer, but buildings in the Silver Consolidated School District have not been quiet — especially Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. The Board of Education toured that building prior to its regular meeting Wednesday to view the improvements made under the district’s 2024

By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent The Victorian-style gazebo at the center of Gough Park in many ways serves as the heart of Silver City — the site of five decades of celebrations, protests and political events, music and more. The gazebo celebrated 50 years this July 4, and is

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent Western New Mexico University is now designated as the southwest hub for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network. The state received funding for the network during the 2025 legislative session, with New Mexico State University serving as the principal hub. The network is designed

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposed implementation of a Special Recreation Permit for birding and …

SANTA FE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit again…

Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when using shallow-diving crankbaits.

SANTA FE — There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.

FARMINGTON – The Connie Mack World Series championship trophy is headed back to Texas. Dallas-based D-BAT, ending a 12-year drought since its last series title, capped off an 8-0 run over the past week to claim the title with an 8-2 victory Friday night at Ricketts Park over last year’s

FARMINGTON – The D-Bat baseball team stayed unbeaten during the 2026 Connie Mack World Series, this time with a flair for the dramatic, turning away a stubborn Midland Redbirds team with a 4-3 win in eight innings Friday at Ricketts Park. The D-Bat victory, combined with a win earlier in

A crash involving two motorcycles left one person dead and another with serious injuries Friday on Coal Bank Pass between Durango and Silverton. The crash was reported just before 2 p.m. Friday near milepost 55 on U.S. Highway 550, north of Purgatory Resort, said Trooper Hunter Mathews, with the Colorado

At the San Juan County District Attorney’s Office, emailing court notifications and watching five hours of police interview footage are all important components of the justice system that are being done by student interns this summer. For 10 years, the intern program has provided the District Attorney’s Office with students

FARMINGTON – The Dulins Dodgers Nationals are back in the championship round as they look to defend their title after a 15-3 romp Friday afternoon over their organizational partners the Dulins Dodgers Americans. Rallying from a 3-0 deficit, the Nationals scored 15 unanswered runs, twice batting around their lineup as

Future Farmers of America has announced 88 agriculture teachers from 37 states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year, helping support more than 13,000 advisers. Vickie Lake, agriculture and welding teacher at Shiprock High School, was one of two educators in New Mexico to be selected

Navajo Technical University met with the New Mexico Higher Education Department on Tuesday to review state funded project highlights, new initiatives and current updates. The NMHED is currently conducting tours with universities and colleges across the state as part of their annual capital outlay process, which allows the department, legislators

School districts and charter schools across the state can now apply for grants to help them implement policies designed to limit students from using phones and other personal wireless communication devices during the school day. The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and the New Mexico Public Education

The driver of a flatbed truck is suspected of hitting a motorcyclist and leaving the scene of the crash Friday morning on U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to a local hospital in serious condition. The crash

PHOENIX – The last person known to have seen Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay alive has been accused of burglary in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison in Begay's disappearance. Preston Tolth is the only person ever charged and convicted in

  A potential legacy may continue in Santa Fe, as Stephanie Garcia Richard won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor Thursday morning. With current Lt. Gov. Howie Morales nearing the end of his second term, the pair reflected this week on what has happened and what is to come, with

Two Silver City town councilors reiterated their belief the town should pay its employees more when they voted Wednesday against adopting the town’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which began last month. The budget was approved 3-2 with a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith. District 2 Councilor Nick Prince

Bernalillo County crews removed more than 16 tons of debris from the bosque as part of a major clean effort that launched earlier this month.

Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men and removed 13 people, including nine children, from a South Valley home after neighbors reported years of threats and damage.

Albuquerque police gave more details Friday on the killing of Stephen Griego after police say he shot two men downtown and a bystander also suffered a gunshot wound.

City code enforcement ordered repairs and temporary cooling at Sunport Plaza Apartments after finding five units without working cooling.

Santa Fe Public Schools will not use the state-required Amira reading program over concerns about voice recordings and student privacy.

In this week's Eye on New Mexico, we are talking about calls to abolish and replace CYFD, Project Jupiter, and the new green chile Nike shoes.

Santa Fe will host a back-to-school bash this weekend with food, school supplies, health services and activities for 1,000 people.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), a coalition of most of the state’s Native American-owned casinos, has announced free access to the RecoverMe …

New Mexico’s tax-free weekend is underway, but families still face higher back-to-school costs with average school supplies about 8% more expensive.

Albuquerque Public Schools said early results of its AI-assisted reading program show first and second-grade students in key groups scored above the district's literacy targets.

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue received a $100,000 fire prevention grant to cut hazardous excess vegetation in the East Mountains and improve safety along evacuation routes.

Dennis Chavez Community Center won its third straight championship as Albuquerque closed its Community Center Summer Basketball League for kids with a tournament.

Showers and storms are impacting parts of New Mexico this morning. mainly in far northeast New Mexico, where one heavy storm has prompted an Areal Flood Advisory until 6:30AM for the northeast corner of Colfax County.

There's something rewarding about stepping outside and picking a fresh tomato, snipping a few herbs for dinner or watching a pepper plant you've nurtured produce its f…

Chaves County 4‑H is proud to announce that D’Aun Pierce has been recognized with the New Mexico State Friend of 4‑H Award last week in Las Cruces. This prestigious ho…

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about Kawhi Leonard.

A top state early childhood official sued after she said leaders retaliated when she raised concerns about an $83 million child care budget shortfall.

Santa Fe police arrested a 44-year-old man after they said he threatened to kill a convenience store clerk and pointed a gun at the worker.

Summer is the season for many good things, but sadly it’s also the season for scams, according to PNM.

Community colleges in New Mexico are pushing into the future with their technical certificate programs.

New Mexico’s Government Results and Opportunities (GRO) program is about to send out $68 million statewide to combat hunger, homelessness and support public safety

Argon Medical issues correction for convenience kits containing Spectra Medical Device lidocaine ampules

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board might be dissolved.

Brantley Spear, a student at Berrendo Middle School and a member of the Diamond-H 4-H Club, wrangles his steer "Noah" around the arena while competing in the Chaves Co…

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The New Mexico Environment Department has proposed delaying the process to create and adopt rules aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illness and injuries to early 2027.

The federal government on Friday formalized a set of guidelines for managing water use in the Colorado River Basin over the next decade, if New Mexico and six other Western states can’t come to an agreement on how to deal with declining flows caused in large part by climate change.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended his highly criticized, nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund on social media and in a Cabinet meeting Friday, as two key Republican senators withheld support for the president’s nominee for attorney general over Trump’s refusal to formally end the pot of money. Trump wrote

A public hearing over whether the New Mexico Environment Department should issue an air quality permit for the controversial Project Jupiter data center is being rescheduled to September, according to newly filed documents.

WASHINGTON — Bryan Chavez knows that having access to legal representation as an unaccompanied minor can be a lifeline. In 2017, immigration officials separated him from his mother and brother at the southern border, as they were caught up in the family separation policy of the first Trump administration. The

States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule. The broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed last summer, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires states

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has cleared its first major legislative hurdle in a bipartisan U.S. Senate committee vote. The measure, approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in a 13-9 vote Thursday,

Many states have made marked progress over the past two years in extending crucial care and benefits to children, workers and aging adults. But they will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by impending federal cuts to social services, according to a new analysis. A report released this week

A first-of-its-kind study published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found the leading causes of death among Albuquerque’s urban raptor populations.

CHICAGO — The escalating feud between states and online prediction markets was on full display at a summit of state lawmakers this week as legislators publicly scolded Kalshi and Polymarket, the two most prominent platforms. Prediction market platforms say they are like commodity markets that offer contracts to speculate on

With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders are calling for firefighting reinforcements and bracing for a grueling August. “We’re going to have a long year ahead,” said Washington state forester George Geissler. “I keep getting depressed every time

Luna County has been awarded more than $9.1 million through a state grant program to upgrade electrical infrastructure in Deming, a project aimed at e...

The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of an investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Deming resident early Sunday mor...

In the Love 4 ABQ we're talking about the West Side Summerfest that's bringing a free final concert of the series to the city this weekend.

Albuquerque - On July 29th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about a shirtless man waving a large knife in the parking lot of 6600 Central Ave. SE in the Pep Boys parking lot. The man was later identified as 37-year-old Joseph Sena of Albuquerque. He headed south

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News GOP senators want Haaland, Stansbury subpoenaed in Epstein probe by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News Heinrich working for bill to share Sandia Mountains management with Sandia Pueblo, short of pueblo’s ask for total control by Pat Davis July 30, 2026

MainStreet de Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas will co-host a free community celebration marking the opening of the newly restored Railroad Avenue in the Historic Railroad District on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor David Romero and MainStreet de Las Vegas Board President Louie Trujillo

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news ABQ Council looks to rewrite city’s fraud watchdog rules by Jesse Jones July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, NE Heights Tramway’s need for speed meets new city enforcement by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque Westside drivers beware: ABQ targets ‘riskiest stretches’ with new speed cameras by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report Dems pick Garcia Richards over Pope to join Haaland on Gov./Lt. Gov. ballot by Pat Davis July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Albuquerque - Just before 10:35 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department, along with crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 14 and Rescue 14, responded to a stabbing at an apartment complex at 8200 Bridge Blvd SW. Upon arrival, officers found one person suffering from abdominal injuries consistent with a

Albuquerque - Around 10:33 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department and crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a crash with injuries at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Louisiana Blvd. When first responders arrived, they reportedly found one vehicle that had rolled over. The extent of any

Democrat Deb Haaland’s campaign is sounding the alarm after a Republican-backed poll showed New Mexico’s race for governor far closer than many political insiders expected. In a fundraising email sent Thursday afternoon, Haaland told supporters she had “just got our newest poll,” calling it “a tough one.” “It shows us

New Mexico Democrats have officially chosen Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard as their new lieutenant governor nominee, ending weeks of internal party maneuvering after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly left the race. Garcia Richard announced Thursday morning that the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee had

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed his social media accounts posted New Mexico district content while he was actually traveling to Alaska on a privately sponsored backpacking trip tied to a conservation dark money group led by a Democratic mega-donor. The Santa Fe New

The rise of Xander Perez

During the COVID epidemic, Patricia (Patti) and Stanley Silver, a well-known couple in Beverly Hills, California, commissioned the construction of a miniature pre-revo…

Contestants line up their Class 2 blackface sheep for judging on Wednesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The event…

A legal dispute between Chaves County officials and a Roswell Police Department (RPD) officer might be transferred from the state’s Fifth Judicial District Court to th…

Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient…

“This is my third year,” 11-year-old Skyler Pierce told the Record of his competing in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Pierce was entered in six competitions at th…

According to the Facebook post of the Roswell Police Department (RPD) on Wednesday, they are investigating a Tuesday night incident in which multiple gunshots were fir…

When he disappeared in April 2012, Bill Ott was on a 25-day solo trip in search of unique polychrome rock art panels painted thousands of years ago by prehistoric peop…

Across Arizona, protecting natural and ancient sites from looting or other destruction mostly falls on a group of volunteers who largely are in their 70s, 60s and 50s.…

Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down a year after a controversial logo change had received backlash.

By MIKAELA JOHNSON Daily Press Correspondent The Hurley Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday to resolve several postponed items from earlier this month. During approval of the town’s final budget, council members were given a letter from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority which stated that landfill services are set

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Land purchased in Grant County by the State Game Commission is a diamond in the rough for conservation and outdoor recreation, proponents say. But for that potential to be realized, a proper management plan must be put together for the Mimbres Ranch wildlife management

The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office agreed earlier this month to release records related to state voters erroneously labeled as deceased, following a lawsuit from a national foundation that has filed similar lawsuits against states across the country.

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an acclaimed, award-winning Chicano author, poet, and young adult novelist, has died. He was 71. Sáenz died after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, J…

As students and parents get ready for a new school year to begin on Aug. 3, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) reminds everyone to be extra attentive to driving safet…

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news One City Councilor’s plan to rid ABQ of crypto kiosks by Jesse Jones July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Where: City of Las Vegas When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 What is Happening: Effective immediately the City of

Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Education APS receives grant to connect coordinators to instructional teams by Rodd Cayton July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Two people were treated for stab wounds and one of them is facing felony charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a west side home last week. Prosecutors arrested 65-year-old Arturo R. Saiz on July 20, alleging that he attacked a woman and stabbed her during an

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to protect America’s crops and forests from invasive plant pests and diseases. Beginning M…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Forest Service and the state of New Mexico on July 21 signed a next-generation agreement that builds on a successful shared stewardship partner…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence t…

Water service will be shut off for several hours Wednesday morning and afternoon in the area near Goddard High School in northeast Roswell while crews make repairs to …

Young 4-H and FFA members paraded their swine before the judges on Tuesday at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. The fair continues through Saturday at the Eastern Ne…

This past week, both the city of Roswell and Chaves County elected officials approved final versions of their respective local governments’ fiscal-year budgets for 2026-27.

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Judging by all the signs around town for massage therapists, you might not think our rural community would need more — but according to therapist Randi White, the market is still in need of more licensed options. “There are at least 24 [massage therapists]

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff After years of work and a shift in focus, the Bridge Village will soon be open to help aging adults remain in their own homes. But rather than physical structures, this new village will consist of a network of members and volunteers. According to

Mount Taylor Ranger District, El Morro and El Malpais drop restrictions following wettest stretch of summer, some remain CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After weeks…

GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…

GRANTS, N.M. -The June 21 GCCS board meeting covered education initiatives and decisions aimed at enhancing student learning and community engagement. Things…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…

Monsoons bring active weather to Cibola in late July CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One week can tell two very different stories about water in western New Mexico…

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads continue to build from the blue line out as the franchise prepares for its first season of professional hockey in…

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 21 and July 27, 2026: Arturo Saiz, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Household Member), False Imprisonment, Battery (Household Member), Bench Warrant Failure to Comply (Two Counts). Amanda A. Patron, Bench Warrant FTA/FTP (Two Counts), Possession of a

A controversial national Muslim advocacy group with a long history of alleged terror ties is praising Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester after the Catholic prelate issued a statement supporting a proposed mosque and community center in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, released a statement

Esmeralda “Esme” Linette Romero’s service is scheduled to be held today at 10 a.m. at Church On The Move with her funeral following at South Park Cemetery, just a few …

SANTA FE — New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses — from startups to established companies — can now apply for the free ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerat…

SANTA FE ─ Nearly 25,000 parents in New Mexico are missing out on a cumulative $9.9 million in state child tax credits from 2024 and 2025 — credits they can still clai…

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

SANTA FE — State resources are made available to assist with response efforts to flooding and flash flooding across New Mexico.

World Drowning Prevention Day was July 25, and nearly 300,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide, and drowning remains among the 10 leading causes of death a…

ALAMOGORDO — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Lincoln National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger level of the …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced two actions targeting petroleum-based color additives in food. The FDA is issuing a final order revoking the authorized…

Volunteers plant a tree in Las Vegas to honor Arbor Day. Four years out from the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in state history, the City of Las Vegas has mapped a path forward to turn the risk of post-fire flooding into an asset to restore the city’s

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If they're going to move the New Mexico presidential primary to February 15, 2008 instead of holding it late in the nominating cycle in June, how about a favorite son candidate (or is it favorite daughter now)? As the fourth state to go up to bat under a Democratic National

All three of New Mexico’s Democrat members of the U.S. House voted against a bill to restrict congressional stock trading, even as public frustration grows over lawmakers profiting while in office. The House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, on July 22 by a vote of 232-198. Every

Rotary District 5520 and the Rotary Club of Las Vegas recently announced the results of the Sonny Brown Business of the Year competition for all of New Mexico and West Texas. Olivia Silva and Olivia’s Café has won the Small Business category out of all the small businesses nominated throughout

Roswell City Councilors decided this week to move slowly with the prospect of asking voters to approve a Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 0.25%, which is 25 ce…

The Assurance Home has been caring for mistreated, homeless and at-risk teens for more than 47 years. The Assurance Home Board of Directors recently met and chose thei…

The Roswell Fire Department (RFD) faces off against the Roswell Police Department (RPD) in a rib-eating challenge to raise funds for the Assurance Home of Roswell. The…

SANTA FE — A Bernalillo County woman in her 70s and an Otero County man in his 30s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported.

Front page of the July 18, 1971 issue of the Las Vegas Optic. The electric street railway system is a sure go this time. There seems not the slightest doubt of it. It is said that everything has been bought for the entire system to the Hot Springs and paid

A 22-year-old former military man is behind bars after investigators say he stabbed his naked roommate more than two dozen times while the man slept inside an RV in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was arrested July 15 and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center following the July

ALBUQUERQUE — Ten individuals have been charged in a federal indictment alleging they participated in a Grant County drug trafficking organization that distributed lar…

Let’s take a trip down memory lane

Katie Widger was concerned about the condition of the north pond at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary on North Sycamore Avenue, as the pond was in sad shape, so clog…

First responders and Devon Energy employees deliver toys to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln counties

SANTA FE — A New Mexico judicial program manager on Wednesday received a national honor for his leadership and dedication to treatment courts and support for individua…

America250 Roswell will be continuing to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England by the Continental Congress, which occurred on July 4, …

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Large vehicles demand higher vigilance, and Singleton Schreiber is committed to ensuring commercial carriers are held to that standard. An 80,000-pound semi-truck and a passenger sedan do not share the road as equals. A commercial truck traveling at highway speed can take nearly two football fields to stop. When things

A San Jose woman is facing a child abuse charge for allegedly grabbing a 14-year-old girl by the hair and striking her in the face. Police charged 37-year-old Frances Mejillas with felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges of battery, resisting an officer and assault upon a peace officer after responding

Phase 1 of the Mora County Veterans Memorial, located near the Mora County Complex, was recently completed. Mora County’s first-ever veterans memorial is one step closer to reality, as the committee behind the project marks the completion of its first phase. Located on the field in front of the Mora

New Mexico’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department is facing new outrage after a 15-year-old American citizen from Doña Ana County was reportedly removed from foster care, driven across state lines, and dropped off at an El Paso border crossing to reunite with his estranged mother in Mexico despite past

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish, also known as the Shrine of the

An Arizona mother said she and her newborn daughter are in good health after she delivered the baby in her car in a parking lot during a monsoon storm with the help of…

Jenn Garcia, a Roswell native who graduated from Goddard High School and earned a degree in filmmaking from New Mexico State University, was recently one of only six f…

The future location where the Roswell Museum will operate has yet to be decided. Originally known as the Federal Art Center, Roswell’s museum building was constructed …

Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies now have improved access to a higher level of care thanks to Native Air and LifeGuard. The Roswell-based emergency air med…

According to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), Roshelle Ruffin, a former employee of Krumland Auto Group — employed as an office manager from Jan. 20, 2023…

State and regional civil defense coordinators were working on a dispersal plan for residents of Chaves County in the event of a national emergency. The plan would have…

ALBUQUERQUE — Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to federal prison for their roles as foot guides in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a 26-y…

The stack of lawsuits filed against New Mexico Highlands University keeps getting taller. Paul Grindstaff, Highlands’ former vice president for advancement and university relations who also served as executive director of the NMHU Foundation, has accused the state-owned school in Las Vegas, N.M., of retaliating against him after he alerted

Editor A Ribera man will spend the next 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a pair of underage girls in July 2025. Joe Louis Rivera, 25, took a plea deal on July 14, pleading guilty to two counts of second degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor.

The New Mexico Democratic Party’s scramble to replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as its lieutenant governor nominee is turning into an ugly intraparty brawl, with state Sen. Harold Pope backed by Democratic Socialists while Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is getting help from Deb Haaland, Jane Fonda, and fellow Democrats attacking

A bear that climbed to the top of a utility pole in New Mexico reportedly met a grim end after video of the stranded animal began circulating online. The video, which spread across social media, shows a large bear perched high above the ground on a utility pole while a

Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…

Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…

Miguel Pablo ChavezIn Loving Memory of Miguel Pablo Chavez Miguel Pablo Chavez, 39, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 25, 2026…

Dr. Florence Roque and her staff have once again given families one final blowout opportunity before schools start a new year of learning. “This is ou...

The story of the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and its aftermath gained a new international audience and an award during the recent Esri User Conference in San Diego, Calif. Dana Heusinkveld, a GIS research specialist with the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) based at Highlands

A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors say she helped carry out a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake and ineligible non-emergency medical transportation trips across New Mexico. Dorothea Irving, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department

Cruikshank Realty Associate Brokers Joe Bush (left) and John Stroh II, accredited land consultant. This month, Cruikshank Realty is highlighting associate brokers John Stroh II and Joe Bush, whose deep agricultural roots and commitment to the land empower and guide their clients. With nearly 50 years in Colorado’s agricultural real

Sen. PopeThe race for lieutenant governor is revealing a much more aggressive left wing in the state Democratic party with important implications for economic policy should Deb Haaland become the next governor. The race for the number two spot features two leading hopefuls--term-limited State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is openly celebrating New Mexico’s role as an abortion destination, boasting in a new social media post that more than 11,500 patients received abortion services in the state in 2024. For pro-life New Mexicans, the post was not a point of pride. It was a chilling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is using a new state report on school discipline in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to push a broader left-wing reform agenda, calling for changes to how schools punish students and urging lawmakers to give his office more power to investigate alleged civil rights violations. The

Former University of New Mexico Lobo Josh Kerr is now the fastest miler in world history. Kerr, the British middle-distance star who once dominated the NCAA while competing for the Lobos, broke one of track and field’s most iconic records Saturday in London, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66

In 1903 James Graham McNary, owner and L.H. Allen, business manager for The Las Vegas Optic bought and absorbed a rival paper called the Daily Record. City Clerk R. G. Schoonmaker yesterday celebrated the 48th anniversary of his residence in Las Vegas. On July 10, 1884, Mr. Schoonmaker came to

New Mexico Democrats erupted online after President Donald Trump announced the declassification and release of election-related intelligence documents, using the moment to accuse him of lying, undermining democracy, and trying to “rig” future elections. Trump used a prime-time White House address to unveil what his administration described as newly released

For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...

New Mexico Democrats are escalating their fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch records, demanding access to unredacted files even as federal officials warn that handing over millions of unredacted documents could violate court orders, federal law, and protections for victims and witnesses. The public

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico’s detailed voter registration list, handing Democrat Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver a courtroom win — at least for now — in a high-stakes fight over election integrity, voter privacy, and federal oversight. U.S. District Judge

Gregg HullThe Gregg Hull ship has sprung another dangerous leak with DC pundits bailing out amid a developing financial crisis for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The Cook Political Report has rerated his race with Democratic nominee Deb Haaland, taking it from "Likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic." That is only going

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is once again putting abortion at the center of his campaign message, using a newly published Albuquerque Journal opinion column to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and attack Republicans who support limits on abortion. Vasquez, a far-left Democrat who represents New Mexico’s

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, an Albuquerque Democrat, is drawing attention for an emotional social media video in which he accused ICE personnel of murdering a Mexican national in Houston and vowed to use his power as speaker to “protect our people.” The remarks came after the fatal shooting

Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari....Read More

Board Meeting July 13, 2026 Board Room 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in compliance with the...Read More

Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...

A new piece in The Federalist is putting national attention on a New Mexico campaign finance law that critics say forces civic groups to choose between speaking about elected officials and exposing private donors to the government. The article, written by Marc Wheat and Mitchell Bahnsen, focuses on Rio Grande

New Mexico’s Democrat senators are facing new scrutiny over their handling of Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner after a rape allegation sent national Democrats fleeing from a candidate many in the party had recently tried to rally behind. Platner, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is accused

Hull & HaalandThere will be no early start for Gregg Hull. The '26 GOP gubernatorial nominee is stuck in neutral following the first month of the campaign, lacking the financial muscle to engage Democrat Deb Haaland whose well-oiled money machine has already churned out over $13 million with more to

Haaland & Garcia RichardThere's little doubt that outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is highly likely to become the Democratic party's lieutenant governor nominee after securing the endorsement of gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland but things could still get messy. (Haaland video here.)Notably, the state Democratic party will not conduct

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Deb Haaland blew the doors off Tuesday night, crafting a 72 to 28 percent landslide over rival Sam Bregman and securing the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. She now enters the general election campaign as the odds-on favorite against freshly-minted Republican nominee and former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull. All statewide

Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers

Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning