The Cobre Schools Board of Education made an amendment to their forensic procedures contract for their special audit during a special meeting held Oct. 13. The amendment was made after a 42-minute closed session. Despite the agenda talking about amendment four, the board approved amendment three. “I’d like to make

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By SISCO AGUILAR Daily Press Correspondent Santa Clara village officials held a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss raising property taxes in the village to fund a bond to improve infrastructure. The bond promises to improve existing road quality by fixing potholes, as well as paving entirely new roads in

It was standing room only with over 70 in attendance at the informational presentation on Downwinder’s compensation at Socorro City Hall chambers.

This fall, the Red Canyon Reserve outside Magdalena will once again come alive with the sounds of shared meals, canyon hikes and hands-on restoration work as the Quivira Coalition hosts its Red Canyon Gathering from September 26–28. For organ…

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff By all accounts, the first-ever pack burro race in Silver City was a hoof-clopping success. Race organizer Shane Weigand of New Mexico Pack Burros estimated a crowd of around 1,000 turned out to watch the 53 burro-human teams that made their way through downtown

When emergency responders arrive on the scene, the chaos can be overwhelming, especially for individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities. A grassroots initiative in New Mexico is working to change that.

A federal judge ruled Oct. 23 that sports betting overseen by Colorado’s two tribes must abide by the state’s laws, subjecting the sovereign nations to a possible 10% tax on online sports betting. U.S. District Judge Gordon Gallagher dismissed a suit filed against the state in July 2024 by the

New Mexico environmental organizations on Monday submitted a petition with nearly 900 signatures urging a state board to adopt stricter rules for cleaning up oil and gas companies’ “orphaned wells.” The state faces ballooning costs to clean up such wells, which can pollute groundwater and surrounding air, and also reduce

A new program at the Socorro County Detention Center is giving incarcerated parents—both mothers and fathers—a chance to strengthen their parenting skills and, in some cases, reconnect with their children.

Tyler Bullock, a 33-year-old Magdalena resident, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. The sentencing, handed down by 7th Judicial District Court Judge Roscoe Woods, followed Bullock’s guilty plea to two counts of criminal sexual contact …

Charles Blaylock has been appointed the new Fire Chief of the Magdalena Volunteer Fire Department.

In a 5-1 vote the City of Socorro council agreed to keep the municipal court.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff Grant County native Javier Marrufo is set to receive one of this year’s Young Alumni Achievement awards from Western New Mexico University during this weekend’s homecoming festivities. Marrufo graduated with his bachelor’s degree in history in 2016 and his master’s in history in 2024,

DENVER — Dak Prescott spent a good chunk of the fourth quarter watching from the sideline in a game that was well out of hand. It was just another installment in what's been an inconsistent season for the Dallas Cowboys. This time, it was the league's best offense, and not

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Each year, the quiet skies over Magdalena buzz with activity as pilots from across New Mexico—and even neighboring states—make their way to the village’s airstrip for the annual Fly-In Breakfast.

For James Allison, the skies over Albuquerque are more than just a scenic backdrop, they’re a family legacy. The 31-year-old balloonist from Socorro returned to t… Read moreSocorro balloonist takes flight at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

A convicted felon with a warrant in Arizona barricaded himself in his vehicle for about three hours after a police chase down Ridge Road on Thursday morning, causing the Grant County Airport to close temporarily. He now faces 20 criminal charges here, after multiple guns and more than a pound

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech are scheduled to attend a status conference in the matter of non-compliance fees for the… Read moreDiscussion continues on how SEC will repay fines to members

A 26-year-old Socorro man suffered severe injuries in an attack with a machete at the Shady Nook Trailer Park on Chaparral.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says emergency funds won’t be used to provide SNAP payments to states if the shutdown continues into November, as Senate Democrats insisted was possible. In a memo released Friday, the USDA blamed Democrats for the nearly 24-day government shutdown and said that money from

For more than 50 years, La Pasadita has been a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine in Socorro, and under the leadership of Mauro Portillo Jr., the family-run rest… Read moreLa Pasadita Cafe continues family tradition in Socorro

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The Magdalena Municipal Schools Board unanimously appointed Kim Ortiz as interim Superintendent to serve until June 30, 2026, at a salary of $150,000 beginning Oct. 20.

A lightning strike hit a Village of Magdalena well pipe, causing the loss of 200,000 gallons of water, according to Mayor Richard Rumpf.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Civil Air Patrol hosted an open house at Socorro Municipal Airport, to highlight both the airport’s value to the community and the wide-ranging work of Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

During last week’s public hearing attendees raised questions regarding the municipal court caseload, the magistrate court’s ability to take on more cases and how the funding would be used if the municipal court was dissolved.

Public broadcasting stations across New Mexico, especially in rural and tribal communities like Alamo, are facing existential threats following federal budget cuts that slashed millions in funding.

Representatives from the City of Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico Tech, Socorro Schools, Magdalena and Socorro General Hospital came together for an Earthquake… Read moreThe Great ShakeOut

The crowning of Miss Alamo is more than a pageant title. For the community, it’s the opening ceremony to Alamo Indian Days and a tradition that builds leadership, confidence and cultural pride among young women.

ALBUQUERQUE — It's a name many people have trouble pronouncing, but these synthetic chemicals have been used in everything from fast-food packaging to nonstick cookware, clothing, household cleaning products and even firefighting foam. PFAS — or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — resist breaking down and as a result have found

Lt. Governor Howie Morales toured two City of Socorro remodel projects, the Finley Gym and former Zimmerly Elementary School, soon to be the Socorro Police department and judicial complex.

A New Mexico lawmaker this week launched a new website her office created that aims to compile and verify reports of federal immigration arrests across the state. Rep. Marianna Anaya (D-Albuquerque) told Source New Mexico that a volunteer in her office spent the last several months creating AGUAS-NM.com in response

All Silver Consolidated Schools campuses were on remote learning Thursday after a possible threat of violence at La Plata Middle School. Police traced one member involved in a social media group where the threat was posted to Dallas, Texas. Superintendent William Hawkins told the Daily Press in a text message

BLOOMFIELD – Each senior class leaves its mark on a team’s culture, and Bloomfield's Cassidy Babcock has done that from the goal, steadying the Bobcats and shaping a new standard. The Bobcats finished district play in third place, trailing Aztec and district champion Miyamura. Despite setbacks, Bloomfield earned a critical

Michael Thompson has entered the race for mayor of the Village of Magdalena as a write-in candidate. He had previously been running for village trustee but has since withdrawn his candidacy for that position. Prior to Thompson's filing, there…

FARMINGTON – The New Mexico Activities Association released brackets and seedings for the 2025 high school state soccer tournament on Sunday afternoon. Both the boys and girls soccer teams from Bloomfield High made the postseason. The boys team will be in action on the road Wednesday when they visit Lovington,

The annual Wildlife Zone family event, hosted by the Friends of Bosque del Apache, will go on as planned this Saturday—but at a new location. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, facilities at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Re…

At just 18 years old, Journey Fullinim is running the restaurant she grew up in that her momma Shirley opened about 20 years ago. When Journey was 11, they rebranded the cozy spot as Journey’s Place and Journey has been the face of the busine…

Plastic recycling will soon become available to the City of Socorro with the ¡Que Linda! Beautification grant awarded to the city from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

As people thronged through the tents on a warm October morning at Albuquerque’s Downtown Growers’ Market, vendors noted the looming concern of upcoming food assistance cuts. The United States Department of Agriculture first notified states that the federal government shutdown could mean no funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The village of Magdalena secured a $2.6 million grant for sewer line relining and infrastructure upgrades. Read moreUnder construction: Village road work underway

The Daily Press forum for candidates for mayor of the town of Hurley set for Sunday has been canceled. Daily Press Publisher Nickolas Seibel said Friday that incumbent Mayor Ed Stevens was unable to attend due to health issues, and candidate Sondra Berry had indicated that she would be unable

This year, there are 4 seats open for the APS school board, and some candidates are receiving support from different organizations.

Democratic incumbents in New Mexico have large cash advantages against Republicans seeking to unseat them next year in the United States Congress, according to the latest campaign reports. With more than a year until the Nov. 3, 2026 election, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has reported the most raised and

Silver Consolidated Schools students returned to their classrooms Friday after concerns of a possible social media threat had them learning remotely Thursday. Superintendent William Hawkins said the Silver City Police Department was able to determine that the threats were being made by someone out of state in Snapchat messages that

The 43rd annual Alamo Indian Day Celebration, themed “Understanding the need for harmonious relationships,” is set to be a vibrant testament to community spirit and tradition.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — PJ Haggerty sat behind a simple table with a backdrop featuring the Kansas State logo behind him. The lights glared as dozens of television cameras focused in on him, eager to hear whatever the All-America guard might say. He's expected to be the face of

After two months at the helm as superintendent of Magdalena Schools, Dr. George Bickert has resigned.

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When Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) announced its departure from Catron County earlier this year, many residents feared a gap in local health care. But nurse practitioner Jenifer Deziel, owner of the newly established Catron County Cowbo…

Superintendent Joyce Gormley made a public apology for an Open Meetings Act violation at the Socorro school board meeting on September 8.

A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on September 16th at the City of Socorro Council meeting to discuss the possible abolishment of the Socorro Municipal Court.

State leaders confirm human remains were found at a construction site near the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute on Monday.

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) announced the permanent closure of the Socorro Mental Health location on Highway 60 effective October 1.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Bayard City Council voted against nonemergency air travel for city employees and councilors during their regular meeting Wednesday. Mayor John Ojinaga described emergency travel as that where the traveler is required to go and come back on the same day, such as for

As the 2025 general election cycle heads into its final days, the Silver City Daily Press continues its efforts to bring the candidates together to take questions from the public. Two of the forums scheduled for next week might have to be canceled, however. Sunday’s forum scheduled for 4 p.m.

On Saturday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s pending Nov. 1 stop of food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA issued a memo Friday that said the agency’s contingency fund could not be legally used to

From left, candidates Steven Edmondson, Ronnita Montoya, Cynthia Canner, Illiana Perez (Moderator), David Koshkin (Moderator), Jane Anderson, Selfie Anaya and Mar… Read moreSchool Board Candidate Forum

Socorro County Commissioners approved the purchase of a wheel loader, two motor graders and rotary cutter at their Oct. 14 regular meeting. Read moreSocorro County attempts to get over the humps of road maintenance

A quiet visit between friends turned tragic for 68-year-old Eva Kempton of Socorro after a brutal dog attack. Kempton has been in various hospitals since the September 2 attack, and is currently at the Casa de Oro Center in Las Cruces, surrou…

County road maintenance was under question at the Socorro County meeting last week.

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More than ten restaurants around New Mexico announced Monday they are offering free meals for kids, as a response to potential SNAP benefit expirations due to the government shutdown.Here is a list of participating locations, according to their social media posts. Click on the link of the specific restaurant below

The competition will showcase dozens more outdoor businesses and groups at the Albuquerque Rail Yards before the fight begins.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Santa Fe fell last week from $2.77 on Sept. 16 to $2.70 on Sept. 23.

A Bernalillo County jury found two men guilty of murder on Monday, for the killing of Antonio Jaramillo in his Albuquerque home back in 2020.

The state has accused Colorado-based Jogan Health, LLC, of billing for services never provided, among other allegations.

The dashboard is intended as a tool to help people make decisions about things like masking, traveling and vaccination.

After the witness spoke with investigators about the incident, an affidavit states, she identified Chester Lemarc Patrick Gutierrez in a photo lineup.

Another iconic location from the "Breaking Bad" universe is for sale. The motel was built in 1965 and was also featured in an episode of "Better Call Saul."

Passed as a ballot measure in the 2023 election, a 3% tax on home sales over $1 million was declared unlawful by a District Court judge.

A northern New Mexico food bank is preparing to meet increased demand as 21% of New Mexicans face the possibility of losing food assistance in November. Read moreNew Mexico braces for SNAP delays, governor calls for end to shutdown

New Mexico businesses are stepping up to help as a Nov. 1 halt in SNAP benefits is set to impact around 21% of the state's population.

SANTA FE — With just over one week until Election Day, early voting turnout rates in Albuquerque and other parts of New Mexico suggest many voters might be feelin… Read moreVoting turnout sluggish in Bernalillo County as Election Day approaches

Mason describes what artificial intelligence is, why so many people are excited about it, and how it's being used at the lab.

RIO RANCHO — Marlowe Smith, a local military veteran, didn't mind hearing hammers banging from a swarm of workers on the roof of his Antigua Road home Thursday be… Read moreLocal veteran honored as latest recipient of 'roof deployment project'

CUCHILLO, N.M. — The Old Cuchillo Bar and Grill. Once a general store, post office, saloon and hotel, it was a popular pit stop for stagecoach riders between the mining town of Chloride and the railroad in Engle in the 1880s through the 1930s. Advertisement Now, it's dark, rundown and

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VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. — Using DNA testing and forensic investigative genetic genealogy, the Valencia County Sheriff's Office has identified human remains found in 2022 in the Tierra Grande area.Those found remains have been identified to belong to Lisa Marie Vernon, of Albuquerque. Advertisement Deputies were dispatched in July 2022 to

TAOS — The findings of a two-year independent investigation into allegations of procurement misconduct, kickbacks and bribes in Taos Municipal Schools, Taos Count… Read moreTaos school district to release findings from yearslong corruption investigation

A child plays with her toys at a child care center in Alamogordo. A child plays with her toys at a child care center in Alamogordo. Starting Nov. 1, New Mexico will offer free child care to every family in the state. There will be no fees to pay and

The University of New Mexico Lobo football team scored a big win over former Lobo coach Bronco Mendenhall's Utah State team.

, N.M. — Civil rights pioneer, talk show host and news anchor. These are just some of the things Yolanda Nava has accomplished during her lifetime. Nava's parents moved from Chihuahua, Mexico, after the Mexican Revolution to Los Angeles, California, then giving birth to Yolanda. After high school, she attended

A jury on Monday convicted two men of first-degree murder and other charges in a 2020 execution-style killing of 33-year-old Antonio Jaramillo, who was found boun… Read moreTwo convicted in 2020 execution-style killing

TERERRO, N.M. — Isolated deep in the Santa Fe National Forest, the Holy Ghost Campground is known for its unsettling tales passed down through generations, making some visitors uneasy upon arrival.Ed and Sara Slather from the Duke City Paranormal Research Society have investigated the stories surrounding the campground, which date

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says no Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be issued on Nov. 1 as the government shutdown continues. That means that roughly 457,000 people in New Mexico will not receive critical food assistance from SNAP in November unless Congress can come to an agreement. Advertisement

New Mexico's first dental school is now offering discount care – and opportunities for patients and prospective dentists alike.

County officials said in a news release that one board member must have expertise in the property valuation field.

Sha’Tara Robinson’s resignation letter appeared in my inbox last Monday.

Tread-heads put on their best costumes and took to their bikes last weekend. Read moreDay of the Tread in photos

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. This week, beginning October 27, 2025, three new jury trials are set to commence in Bernalillo County, with two additional trials continuing from the previous week, October 20, 2025. Three defendants are on trial for

Santa Feans should pick the last of the peppers and tomatoes from the vines before Tuesday night's freeze zaps the garden.

LAS CRUCES — Much has changed since David Clements was fired from his tenure-track faculty job at New Mexico State University in 2021 for refusing to comply with … Read moreFormer professor David Clements sues NMSU, claiming vindication on vaccines

Boots in the Park is coming back to Albuquerque in 2026 with two big headliners for the third annual music festival at Balloon Fiesta Park.

Each of the two recipients will receive $100,000 to help them broadband infrastructure and deploy high-speed internet.

The first freeze of the season is possible in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas on Wednesday morning. A freeze watch is in effect from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Advertisement Temperatures as low as 21 degrees are possible near Santa Fe. In Albuquerque and the middle Rio Grande

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Boots in the Park will return to Albuquerque with two major names set to perform in May 2026. Organizers of Boots in the Park announced a line up that will feature Post Malone and Jelly Roll. Advertisement Jelly Roll will take the stage on May 15, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Dajae Robinson, 32, was facing aggravated battery charges for allegedly choking and punching a 16-year-old juvenile in her care.State police responded to the CYFD facility on Indian School Road NE for a report a staff member hitting a 16-year-old female. Advertisement Follow us on social: Facebook |

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police were called Saturday morning to a home on Lindsay Place NW, where a house party had happened the night before and a man had died, an Albuquerque Police Department news release said. When APD officers arrived, they found the man's body on the floor in a

The trial of a former Las Cruces police officer, accused of shooting and killing a woman while she was driving away from him, starts Monday.

Markets in Argentina rallied, the peso surged and the country’s sovereign bonds jumped on Monday in response.

Updated Changes regarding Citizenship Status | Oct. 2025According to The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, a family’s eligibility for child care assistance shall not be impacted by the citizenship status of the participating child(ren). If a participating child does not have a federally eligible citizenship status, the

While the teen called the alleged incident "consensual," Christopher Maestas, 19, was charged under a provision on school employees.

Kathy Komoll, the organization’s CEO since 2018, announced Monday that she will step down at the end of November Read moreNew Mexico Hospitality Association CEO to retire next month

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. — Jacob LaHair, a 31-year-old convicted arsonist, will spend four years in prison after pleading guilty to starting the Bosque fire in Los Lunas, which destroyed nearly a dozen homes and injured several firefighters in June. The Valencia County District Attorney's Office announced on Facebook that LaHair

Clashes with security forces ahead of Monday's announcement left at least four protesters dead as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results.

A story on Page C-3 published Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, about a Chainbreaker Collective community event incorrectly attributed a quote from Karen…

The Albuquerque Police Department is teaming up with local first responders to host a free community event for National First Responders Day.

President Donald Trump begins a busy day in Asia on Tuesday, meeting Japan's new prime minister and speaking to U.S. troops. Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister just days ago and aims to strengthen ties with Trump while defending Japan's economic interests. Trump seeks $550 billion in Japanese

As we near the average first freeze date in Albuquerque, the first Freeze Watch of fall 2025 has been issued for the metro.

SANDOVAL COUNTY — It will be cold Tuesday night, according to the Albuquerque National Weather Service. Read moreFreeze watch in effect Tuesday night

ALBUQUERQUE — The Balloon Fiesta brought visitors from all over the world to the Land of Enchantment to experience the early morning rush to the park to see the balloons take flight.

A 35-year-old Ojo Caliente man pleaded guilty to shoplifting, receiving a stolen firearm and possession of methamphetamine in a global plea deal on Oct. 7.

A Hernandez man was released on his own recognizance following a dangerousness hearing where prosecutors tried to have him held without bail following allegations that he beat up his girlfriend, cocked a pistol and told her and her family he was going to kill all of them.

COURT News: The state Supreme Court issued an order on Friday allowing allegations of misconduct in a prior term of McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin to be considered in proceedings to remove her from office. Click here to view the Court’s order and the briefing by the parties on

LARSO News: The Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos and the White Rock Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 28, for Staff Development. All regular activities and congregate meal services will be canceled for the day. The Senior Activity Centers will re-open Wednesday. LARSO appreciates the community’s understanding

LAHS Peer Leaders participate in team building activities. Courtesy/LAPS LAHS Peer Leaders participate in team building activities. Courtesy/LAPS LAPS News: Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) are implementing Sources of Strength, an evidence-based, strengths-focused, upstream wellness and suicide prevention program. Now in its second year

SFCC Clay Club Sale Flower Vase by Debbie Dale. Courtesy/SFCC SFCC News: Santa Fe Community College’s Clay Club will hold their ceramics sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20, in the SFCC Main Hallway. Discover the fine work by talented student artists, purchase one-of-a-kind handcrafted

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed her views on derogatory comments made by Roswell school board candidate Sarah McArthur.

Hundreds of items from the personal collection of legendary actor Gene Hackman are heading to auction, offering fans a rare chance to own a piece of Hollywood history.

NMED News: CATRON COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to avoid water contact at Quemado Lake after samples confirmed the presence of harmful algae and toxins. Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and

From worries about losing SNAP benefits to celebrating a major win for the Lobos, New Mexicans have a lot to talk about. So what's trending?

The Toppers charge onto the field at Milne Stadium to play the Valley Vikings in a conference game which they won 47-10. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Quarterback Haden Watkins hands the ball to Jordan Herrera in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com SPORTS News: The Los Alamos Topper football

SFCB News: The Santa Fe Concert Band will present a concert in conjunction with the City of Santa Fe official observance of Veterans Day at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St. The Santa Fe Concert Band along with members of the

By SHERRY ROBINSON All She Wrote © 2025 New Mexico News Services Back in September, the governor announced that on Nov. 1 New Mexico would become the first state to offer universal childcare. We made national headlines. It would be a huge benefit to working families and employers, of course,

NHS Secretary Lilia Viteva, center, congratulates LAHS National Honor Society inductees Jenna Larson, left, and Reann Murphy at the induction ceremony last week in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS LAHS NHS officers from left, Treasurer Gyasi Atta-Fynn,Secretary Lilia Viteva, Vice President Emma Riede and President Sophia Sisneros presided over last week’s

Courtesy/PEEC PEEC News: Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

New Mexico employers were blindsided by the Trump administration's requiring they pay a $100,000 fee for each H-1B worker.

Chester Lemarc Patrick Gutierrez is suspected of killing Reynaldo Corado-Medina, 32, near the intersection of Cerrillos and Rodeo roads.

NMED Secretary James Kenney. Courtesy photo NMED News: CLOVIS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has selected EPCOR to connect approximately 100 private well owners in rural Curry County to clean drinking water, protecting families exposed to toxic PFAS contamination from nearby Cannon Air Force Base. The $12 million

Albuquerque - Today at around 6:00 PM, a shooting was reported near Kathryn Ave SE and San Pedro Dr. SE, near the Dank Smoke Shop. Witnesses say the gunman ran away from the scene and left the gun. One person was shot and transported to the University of New Mexico

U.S. Sen. Crystal Brantley. Courtesy photo STATE News: SANTA FE — Oct. 24, the Senate Rules Committee voted 5–4 to advance the governor’s appointments to the New Mexico State Fair Commission for full Senate confirmation during the upcoming regular session. The State Fair Commission is responsible for setting policy and

Daily Postcard: A Great Spangled Fritilary enjoys a brief stay at a blooming butterflyweed. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument Read More

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of parental involvement in scrutinizing public school and library materials.

BRIDGE News: Bridge players at our October 20th game were introduced to the new Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Executive Director Ramon Garcia. The Senior Centers and the bridge club have had a close relationship since the mid-1980s. Open winners of this week’s Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STAC)

Miles Conway, CEO of the New Mexico Home Builders Association, said the paper-based permit system can cost a developer as much as $10,000 for a project.

NMSA Music students and Music Department Chair, Jesse Parker at the All State competition in 2025. Courtesy photo NMSA News: The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Percussion Ensemble has been selected as an Honor Ensemble for the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Conference. Chosen through a

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Courtesy/LAC COUNTY News: The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Los Alamos Landscaping & More, LLC, will temporarily close Piñon Park Playgrounds during construction to complete planned renovations. These closures are necessary to ensure the safe execution of demolition and rebuilding activities. Piñon Park Play Lot

By Pastor Russ Hall Valley View United Methodist We all know that the pain of addiction, grief, and homelessness runs deeply within this community. We see the symptoms of decades of systems, structures, and neglect that is tearing families apart. We do not have to bring in outsiders to fill

By GEORGE MORSE Sports and Outdoors Los Alamos Daily Post The Charette Lakes, Clayton Lake, Maxwell Lake 13, Morphy Lake and Laguna del Campo will close for the season Friday, Oct. 31. Streamflow on the Rio Grande has been dropping now that the floodwaters from Southern Colorado have subsided. Stream

Haaland has already spent $4 million of the $6.9 million she's raised, including some $2 million with a fundraising firm based in Washington, D.C.

A cop ordered me to leave the public building after I refused to sign in. Just 24 hours later, I was welcomed in after defying the requirement.

The left-leaning populist opposition movement, known as Peronism, had over 31% of the vote — the alliance’s poorest performance in years.

SFCC hosts reception for ‘Cirque du Celestia’ exhibit

The shooting took place late Saturday as students and alumni celebrated homecoming at the historically Black university, about an hour's drive southwest of Philadelphia.

Albuquerque - Detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department have charged Caleb Parker-Arias, 23, for the death of a man at a house party early Saturday morning in Southwest Albuquerque. The deceased victim, a 25-year-old male, is not being identified until his family is notified of his death. Around 10:00 AM

Albuquerque police detectives arrested Caleb Parker-Arias, 23, for the murder of another man at a house party Saturday morning.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens.

Visitors expressed relief over the arrests, emphasizing the importance of recovering the stolen jewels.

An Albuquerque police officer and three other people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Saturday on the West Side.

After a fatal stabbing, officers arrested Chester Lemarc Patrick Gutierrez, who has a long, violent criminal history.

New enrollment figures from 20 selective colleges provide mounting evidence of a backslide in Black enrollment.

Cold mornings and warm days should be common throughout all of New Mexico all the way through next weekend.

City officials commemorate the opening of the stretch that will connect Sawmill to Old Town for cyclists and pedestrians.

The historic heart of Albuquerque has already begun to celebrate the Day of the Dead with displays, activities and more.

The sides have reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting Thursday in South Korea.

Albuquerque - Minutes after 1:40 AM on Sunday, October 26th, a shooting was reported in the area of Acoma and Indiana. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a person who was unconscious. Upon arrival, police located one individual who’d been shot. They were reportedly transported to a local hospital for

Thousands of pilgrims packed the back altar of the basilica to a standing room-only capacity.

Sunday's announcement came a day after Egypt sent a team with heavy equipment to assist in the work.

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

The Burevestnik missile, which has been in development for years, reportedly covered 8,700 miles in a key test last Tuesday.

This resistance is a rare setback for President Donald Trump as he aims to cement control of the House in the 2026 elections.

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By the power of the moon and mysterious mischief, we summon Hocus! This three-month-old tuxedo kitten will enchant you as the next love in your life! Hocus is looking for a cozy home where she can practice her charms, nap in sunny spots and transform every ordinary moment into a

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This week, members of the Roswell Legal Committee recommended advancing a request for proposals (RFP) for plans to repair citywide flood damage.

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Red Coats attended the ribbon cutting for HTeaO on Oct. 4. HTeaO is located at 3303 N. Main St.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is making national headlines again — not for policy success, but for unprecedented campaign spending. According to reporting by the Santa Fe New Mexican, Haaland has already raised a jaw-dropping $6.9 million since February in her bid to become New Mexico’s next governor. Most of

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Behind the long ears and charismatic personalities of Arizona's iconic wild burros, their growing numbers are imperiling the future of Sonoran Desert plant life, accor…

This week, it was announced that Roswell Animal Services will receive a $168,201 grant from the New Mexico Animal Welfare Fund.

In the most recent reporting period, Haaland reported 129,830 total contributions. Only 16% were from New Mexicans.

With 900 to 1,100 new apartment units coming online in Santa Fe this year, many property managers are offering strong move-in incentives.

The helpline was established Oct. 21, 2024, with funding support from the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission and Health Care Authority.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez's push to protect children online and hold social media companies like Meta accountable for the safety…

Numbers from Los Alamos National Laboratory show 4,172 workers — nearly a quarter of the lab’s total workforce — lived in Santa Fe in 2024.

A few dozen showed for a conversation about cross-culture ties of Spanish and Indigenous New Mexicans amid a time of uncertain futures

While many people say Santa Fe's housing market is 5,000 units short, one industry leaders says "we need more housing than we can possibly build.”

For anyone who folds their pajamas each morning, realigns forks and spoons at a restaurant or scowls when getting an odd-number boarding posit…

Hot-air ballon pilot Johnny Lewis inflates his balloon, called Wildfire, on Saturday at the second annual Sky Fiesta at Los Luceros Historic Site near Alcalde.

Early in-person voting in Santa Fe County continues through Nov. 1. Polling sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4.

Piñon Elementary School sixth grader Mikolas Means is being recognized by staff and classmates for his leadership, creativity and willingness …

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says that 460,000 New Mexico residents currently rely on the federal program.

Along with the past week's roll call votes, the Senate also passed these bills: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. …

President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.

RIO RANCHO — Former U.S. Department of the Interior secretary and 2026 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland told a local congregation Sunday about her p… Read moreDeb Haaland makes campaign stop at Rio Rancho church

Exxon Mobil Corporation is suing California over two climate disclosure laws from 2023.

Albuquerque - Around noon, an officer from the Albuquerque Police Department reported that there was a rollover crash on Coors Blvd NW near Paseo Del Norte. Additional officers and Police Service Aides were dispatched to the location, and Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Albuquerque Ambulance were also called in. When AFR

A person has been shot inside a downtown library in Austin, Texas, prompting a shelter-in-place alert for a brief period.

Those seeking mayoral, city council positions invited to participate

Leon Law, one of two teenagers accused of shooting a homeless woman to death in May, will be held without bail pending trial after waiving a dangerousness hearing on Oct. 15.

Prosecutors dropped charges of attempted murder against an Española man in exchange for him waiving a preliminary hearing. He’s accused of shooting at the people he was staying with.

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Thursday’s regular meeting of the Grant County Commission had only one business item — a routine budget adjustment — with much of the 36-minute meeting focused on acknowledgements of veterans, longtime employees and the late former Commissioner Javier Salas, who passed away Oct. 19

A Call to Civic Pride and Small-Town Ingenuity In every small town, there’s a heartbeat that... Read More

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Through their presence, potlucks and fundraising, residents of one Silver City neighborhood have taken a town park from what was once a site for drug deals to a hub for building community. Noble Park, located at Market and F streets, was once a site

On this week’s episode of New Mexico Gameday, Devin J. Martin and Emily Faith brings you high school highlights from across the metro.

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Santa Clara Board of Trustees proclaimed Nov. 8 as the official day for the 2025 Tamal Fiesta y Más during their regular meeting Thursday. The ninth annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at historic Fort Bayard, and this

Slow-burning descent into paranoia, alienation

Front page of the Oct. 23, 1884 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Front page of the Oct. 23, 1884 edition of the Las Vegas Optic. Geologists and oil operators in Northern New Mexico and in the vicinity of Las Vegas are considerably encouraged in their search for oil by

As Election Day (Nov. 4) approaches, expanded early voting is underway, including on Saturday (Oct. 25) on Nov. 1 — the last Saturday on whic…

The first snowfall of the season on Pueblo Peak has winter sports enthusiasts and businesses excited for more of the white stuff.

Oct. 5 Read moreRRPD arrest records: Oct. 5-11

After years of investigation and a lengthy review, a special forensic audit authorized by and in collaboration with the Office of the State Au…

CORRALES — The new gym in Corrales was packed with people as the debate about Corrales’ future began Oct. 21 between incumbent Mayor James Fahey and his oppositio… Read moreMayoral candidates debate the future of Corrales

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull said the office he has been elected to three times is the most rewarding job he’s ever had. Read moreHull talks 'pillars and beams' of gubernatorial platform

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.

Weeks after taking a global plea deal for charges related to helping his 15-year-old girlfriend dodge police and felon in possession of a firearm, a 48-year-old Chimayó man is back in jail after picking up new charges for drunk driving.

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GRANTS, N.M. — The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument as early as Saturday, Oct. 25, with operations possible through Oct. 31 if weather and fuel conditions align.The Cerritos Gap Project will treat roughly 300 acres of NPS…

Jerry was born September 14, 1955, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Eduardo and Melba Sanchez.Jerry passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on October 11, 2025.Jerry worked in the Uranium Mines, Grants Corrections as a Correctional Officer & worked at Smiths & Milan Supermart as a meat…

New Mexico Democrat Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is facing growing backlash after admitting during a Tuesday town hall that Democrats are using the federal government shutdown as “leverage” in Washington — a remark critics call tone-deaf amid mounting financial pain for American families and unpaid federal workers. Vasquez has previously stated

The City of Roswell has relocated its Community Development Department from the ground floor of the Sunwest Centre to another space a few blocks away from City Hall.

If anyone notices a strange green light emanating from the Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum at 320 N. Richardson Ave. in the next week, they can rest assure…

A pelican wades in the water at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday. Despite the current lapse in government funding, the park remains open during daylight …

BERNALILLO — The Sandoval County Commissioners approved a $5 million grant agreement between the county and New Mexico Department of Transportation for Paseo Del Volcan construction during their Oct. 22 meeting. The extension also makes Proje…

BERNALILLO — The interim University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center chief was announced as the permanent chief at the Oct. 22 Sandoval County Commission meeting.

Dozens of people with signs showed up at the anti-Trump "No Kings" protest Saturday outside the Chaves County Courthouse. There was also in attendance a smaller contin…

A "No Kings" protest Saturday (Oct. 18) drew large numbers of demonstrators in Taos, where an estimated 2,500 people gathered in Kit Carson Pa…

Authorities are investigating a motorcycle crash on Paseo del Pueblo Sur just south of Siler Road Thursday morning (Oct. 23) that claimed the …

BERNALILLO — As of early Oct. 22, all Sandoval County 911 and non-911 calls are running through the new dispatch center. Going back to July 1, when the center opened, that has not been the case.

Carlsbad church opens charitable pumpkin patch for fall

RIO RANCHO/BERNALILLO — Rio Rancho and Bernalillo public schools are asking voters for a combined $110 million in bond projects in the upcoming general election. Read moreRio Rancho, Bernalillo schools ask voters for $110 million in bond projects

An off-duty Questa police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon (Oct. 17), at the corner of Albright Street and Paseo del …

The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator has classified the death of a man who died while handcuffed by a Taos County Sheriff’s deput…

The Roswell Literacy Council held an open house on Saturday to remember one of the group's founders. A mayoral proclamation also declared Oct. 18 as Clayton Stallings …

The Taos County Economic Development Corporation held their second annual apple pressing event Saturday (Oct. 18), allowing anyone to bring as…

A drum pulsed outside Picuris Pueblo Museum on Saturday (Oct. 18) as girls carrying sticks and baskets stepped gracefully to the beat. To repr…

Taos County may be a test case for a longstanding property law that some say has a loophole that allows for irresponsible development.

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith received the 2025 Rounders Award Oct. 15 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum …

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

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On October 21, the curtain rose at Popejoy Hall for the opening of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and for two glittering hours, the audience was transported into a world of splendor, romance, and sheer spectacle.From the very first confetti cannon blast, it was clear we were in

Unused, old, or expired prescription medication taking up space in your medicine cabinet? Mark your calendars for Saturday (Oct. 25). The 8th …

SANTA FE — Rio Rancho and Bernalillo public school elementary and middle school students made steady gains in reading and math statewide assessment scores over the last several years, but results varied in science, according to new data relea…

Prosecutors have charged a man with multiple felonies after investigators located several vacuum-sealed bags inside his vehicle that allegedly contained fentanyl powder, powdered cocaine, crack cocaine and methamphetamine. Thirty-year-old Adrian M. Sanchez of Santa Fe faces four drug-trafficking related charges following an Oct. 10 traffic stop in Las Vegas near

By JO LUTZ Daily Press Correspondent Around the same time as Grant County voters go to the polls this November — with all of them facing school funding questions on their ballots — those living in the Silver Consolidated School District will receive notice of a property tax increase of

Smoky conditions caused by the Kiowa-San Cristóbal Prescribed Fire burning in the Carson National Forest near Arroyo Hondo and San Cristóbal m…

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,...

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

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

After nearly a quarter century of service to the University of New Mexico-Taos, Dean of Instruction Dr. Randi Archuleta announced she will ste…

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

From left: Marisa Archuleta, Suzi Leger, Antonio D. Romero and Amanda A. Bustamante rehearse as members of Mariachi Alma del Norte on Oct. 2 at the home of the group’s director, James Leger. From left: Marisa Archuleta, Suzi Leger, Antonio D. Romero and Amanda A. Bustamante rehearse as members of

Ahead of the planned reopening of Stray Hearts Animal Shelter later this year, the shelter's board of directors has appointed a new executive …

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

Note: Updates to Thursday's and Friday's entries include information on accessing these meetings remotely.

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 ...

The scent of cucumber wafts through the air as Lisa Maestas, founder of Luv Ur Nails Salon, massages hand lotion into her client’s freshly pai…

New Mexico had the sixth-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, and nearly one quarter of these deaths were caused by prescription drugs such as opioids, seda…

At Tot and Me the theme was the color white. We listened to Say Boo! and The Ghosts' Trip to Loch Ness. Then we made our own ghosts.

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On Friday, Oct. 17 at approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to an area south of Roswell in reference to the discovery of a corpse. The individual has now been id…

GRANTS, N.M. — The following candidates have been qualified by the filing officer for the November Regular Local Election. The ballot order is shown in…

GRANTS, N.M. “BINGO! BINGO! I have bingo”, echoed in the front showroom of Ed Corley Ford dealership in Grants this past October 11 as we celebrated our Second Annual Pink Ribbon Rally for a Cause, breast cancer awareness and fundraiser that would benefit the local Cibola General Hospital Mammo…

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CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — When the U.S. Drought Monitor added “Moderate Drought” back to Cibola County’s map this month, it marked a change — but not necessarily…

Firefighters from the Bluewater Village Fire Department joined the fun at the Bluewater Elementary School Carnival, where students played games and met their local heroes up close.

GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates had a tough loss in a close district game to Moriarty last Friday in Moriarty.“The loss really stings,” said Grants High School head…

Support for FamiliesCaringforalovedonewith substance use or mental health challenges is tough, but support is here. The Companion App from CHESS Health is free for CibolaCountyresidentsandoffers resources, education, and connection for families and caregivers. Learn more: signup.companion.health/?…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Three uranium proposals in the Grants Mineral Belt remain in federal environmental review with target decision dates stretching into 2027 and 2028, according to the latest federal permitting postings, while a fourth, Roca Honda, is tracked separately as a transparency listing.…

If you're looking for a loyal, spirited, and affectionate companion to brighten your days, Katie just might be your perfect match.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United extended its unbeaten streak to seven matches on Saturday night, playing to a second consecutive 3–3 draw, this time…

As temperatures drop and fireplaces start getting used again, the Las Vegas Fire Department wants to make sure you are aware of the dangers and why cleaning your chimney before use is critical. Most chimney fires are caused by creosote buildup. Creosote is a byproduct of burning wood, especially when

Young Spaniard attends Goddard as exchange student

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Fishing picked up slightly this week with some mild activity on the shoreline.Anglers reported SLOW to FAIR catfishing using hot dogs,…

RIO RANCHO — Following the review of community survey results during its Oct. 20 meeting, , the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education agreed on the qualities they would like to see in the next superintendent and approved a promotional …

Roswell City Manager Chad Cole said last week that recovery from the October 2024 storm and flood will take several years.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Mid-October brought a small but significant change to the drought map of Cibola County.For the first time in months, the U.S. Drought…

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent When Matt Leef and Alexa Tubbs opened Open Space Brewing Company two years ago, they wanted to take some of the skills and entrepreneurial spirit that they honed on the Continental Divide Trail together and incorporate them into a part of the Mining District

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - On October 16, 2025, a traffic stop resulting in the the arrest of Kenneth Romero was conducted on NM 177 near the Exit 89 overpass by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Deputies.According to a post by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Department, this traffic stop…

Roswell Air Center announces new venture

One of the first Halloween events took place on Friday at sunset at the Chaves County JOY Center. Kids of all ages decided early on that Pioneer Bank's station had the…

By MARCELA JOHNSON Daily Press Staff The Cobre Board of Education talked about criteria for their upcoming superintendent search during their regular meeting Monday. The board discussed a work session for determining how the search for a new superintendent would go, as board member Gilbert Guadiana had a question about

BERNALILLO — The government officially shut down Oct. 1 at midnight and is still shut down as of Oct. 24.

On Wednesday, October 15, three school board candidates spoke at the monthly Chaves County Federated Republican Women. ENMU-R President Shawn Powell also spoke, advoca…

Las Vegas youngster Madison Sanchez 3, proudly shows off the pumpkin she planted, watered, and grew herself this season. Las Vegas youngster Madison Sanchez 3, proudly shows off the pumpkin she planted, watered, and grew herself this season. Your comment has been submitted. Reported There was a problem reporting this.

On Saturday, Scouting America and the Conquistador Council awarded National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards (NOESA) to two local leaders, radio personality Mike “Winter…

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between October 14 and October 20, 2025: Jordan P. Romero, APO Arrest Order. Stephanie A. Dominguez, Shoplifting ($250 or Less). Eduardo Gomez, Out of State Fugitive. Anna Lenidovna Hughes, Criminal Trespass (Unposted). Michael Urioste, Bench Warrant Failure to

Maria Montoya, sitting inside her vehicle, gives candy to Remington Sena, 9, during the Fun Squad Halloween trunk-or-treat event at the Old Town Mission Community Center on Sunday. From left: Gianna Trujillo, 7, and Boen Romero, 6, enjoy pizza during the Fun Squad Halloween trunk-or-treat event at the Old Town

A Coyote man who shot at his family member’s house in December will serve no time in prison or jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor offenses and receiving a suspended 180-day sentence.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted Japan’s ambassador to the United States in her Capitol office Monday to tout what she called a “roadmap” for exporting Rocky Mountain natural gas to Asian markets — an ironic move from a governor whose own environmental policies have constrained New Mexico’s oil and gas

Thousands of protesters converged in downtown Santa Fe mid-morning Oct. 18 and began a noisy, boisterous march to the New Mexico state Capitol building for one of about 30 No Kings protests planned across the state in rural and urban areas, along with hundreds more across the country that drew

An Española man held without bail for the past 11 months, pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery on Oct. 7, following a spree of successful and unsuccessful armed robbery attempts, all during a single day last year.

A Ranchos de Taos man, accused of stabbing a man to death in the parking lot of a Laundromat at the Ohkay Travel Center, and implicated in the shooting death of two men in Taos, is undergoing a competency evaluation.

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention. No one is…

Coming up this week in the Roswell Daily Record:

A posthumous memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's best-known accusers is set for release Tuesday. The book by Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account of her …

Calendar: (courtesy of The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce) Sunday, Oct. 19 *52nd... Read More

Dozens of "No Kings" protestors showed up outside the Chaves County Courthouse to express their discontent with the Trump administration on Saturday afternoon. This co…

A burned work truck sits in front of a rainbow in July 2022 in Guadalupita, one of the towns hit hardest in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. The state’s Insurance Superintendent on Oct. 15, 2025 announced increased coverage for businesses struggling to get property insurance in high-fire-risk areas. A burned

Artwork that author and artist Amy Hufnal created to illustrate her latest book, “Code Word: Cotinga.” Artwork that author and artist Amy Hufnal created to illustrate her latest book, “Code Word: Cotinga.” Local educator and artist Amy Hufnal took the words of her high school English teacher to heart when

An Española man took Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase on highways and back roads, over and in rivers and through fields, while driving an allegedly stolen and conspicuous vehicle: an orange BMW SUV.

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RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho is moving forward in its appellate case challenging a judge’s order denying the city groundwater permits that the Pueblo of Sandia argued would have harmed its existing water rights and the welfare of the state.

Front page of the Oct. 12, 1914 edition of the Las Vegas Optic, featuring reports from World War I and the World Series. Front page of the Oct. 12, 1914 edition of the Las Vegas Optic, featuring reports from World War I and the World Series. “Future Standards of Living

RIO RANCHO — A man was detained for allegedly threatening women with a hatchet at Eye Associates of New Mexico on Wellspring Avenue.

RIO RANCHO — Tree clearing is bringing a few teams together near the bosque.

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday to consider what qualities they would like to see in the next superintendent and possibly approve an advertisement for the position.

The City of Española was awarded more than $17.5 million from the New Mexico Water Trust Board to complete three projects to improve the city’s water infrastructure system.

CORRALES — Corrales will hold a debate forum for candidates vying for the mayor seat Oct. 21 in the Recreation Center New Gym on Jones Road.

Some farmers in South Dakota are using farm tunnels to extend their growing season. The tunnels are similar to greenhouses in that they capture heat from the sun, but …

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sel…

J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe’s, saying its new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. I…

RIO RANCHO — Vista Grande Elementary School students, staff and members of the Parent-Teacher Organization came together Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the school’s renovated library and a book vending machine for students who dem…

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped. That's being viewed as an encouraging sign that Americ…

This vintage cash register is a prop designed by Amy Hufnal for the musical, “Hello, Dolly!” which will be brought to a Las Vegas stage in the spring. This vintage cash register is a prop designed by Amy Hufnal for the musical, “Hello, Dolly!” which will be brought to a

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan cal…

RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho and a contractor were recently recognized for landscaping of the second phase of Campus Park.

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Outgoing far-left Democrat New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, known for her aggressive eco-left agenda and anti-industry policies, announced Thursday she is suspending her campaign for lieutenant governor — a move that comes as her political prospects appeared increasingly uncertain heading into the 2026 race. Garcia Richard, a Democrat

SANDOVAL COUNTY — As the 2025 election draws near, voters may be wondering just whom they are voting for.

Michael Drumm Michael Drumm The Samaritan House’s new executive director said he plans to shift the direction of the nonprofit homeless shelter “180 degrees.” “We’re not going to manage the problems anymore,” said Michael Drumm, who took over the Samaritan House operations on Oct. 1. “We’re actually going to focus

Luna Community College has experienced an increase in its student enrollment for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic led to a shut down of educational institutions across the country. LCC President Dr. Carol Linder said Wednesday that the school has received support not only from new administration, but also

RIO RANCHO — A community informational meeting on the proposed Project Ranger facility is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the cafeteria of Cielo Azul Elementary School.

RIO RANCHO — A man is dead after a single-car accident occurred early Oct. 14, Rio Rancho Police confirmed this week.

A Las Vegas man is facing two felony charges for allegedly stealing a New Mexico Highlands University truck and fleeing from police. New Mexico Highlands University Police arrested 39-year-old Joseph A. Montaño earlier this month for allegedly stealing the vehicle from the university’s campus and leading police on a short

Former Republican Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, the last Republican elected to federal office in New Mexico, has endorsed Greg Cunningham, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran and retired Albuquerque police detective, for Congress in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District — setting up what could become one of the most closely watched

SANDOVAL COUNTY — Sandoval County is offering lunch Oct. 16 and 17 at the Bernalillo and Corrales senior centers.

PLACITAS — The Placitas Community Library announced it will hold a fall Star Party at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

Two of New Mexico's largest utilities are offering payment arrangements to federal employee customers affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Cyndi and John Walker have donated their historic (former) Gordon’s Jewelers building to the Las Vegas NM Community Foundation effective August 2025. The donation provides a permanent new home and office for the 10 year old nonprofit organization. The couple maintains residences and business interests in Arkansas and New Mexico

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between October 7 and October 13, 2025: William Sedillo, Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (Impaired), Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Revoked For DWI), Open Container on Person in Motor Vehicle Upon Road, No Driver’s

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2026 School Board Hall of Honor Award.

RIO RANCHO — After months of putting off an announcement, Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull on Tuesday made it official: He is running to be governor of New Mexico.

BERNALILLO — A man was arraigned for the second time Oct. 14 after violating probation from his conviction of second-degree murder.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho residents can spread Christmas cheer this holiday season by dropping off a shoebox packed with gifts for needy children.

New Mexico House Democrat leadership is trying to rewrite history after last week’s chaotic and wasteful special legislative session, portraying their actions as “heroic” while ignoring the fact that no major crises were addressed — from the state’s broken child welfare system to its collapsing healthcare network. In a weekend

Next time you visit the doctor, an algorithm might be taking notes for you. Hospitals and clinics in New Mexico and across the country have adopted artificial intelligence programs to record and document patient visits in the hopes of reducin…

A Democrat school board candidate in Roswell has ignited outrage after being caught calling a voter—and by extension, conservative residents—“MAGA f*ggots” while canvassing for votes. The October 10 confrontation occurred when Sarah McArthur, a far-left candidate running for Roswell Municipal Schools Board District 1, visited the home of Tracy DeLaRosa,

ALBUQUERQUE — A man has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, resulting in one person’s severe injury at the intersection of Coors Bypass and Ellison Drive, Albuquerque Police Department announced Oct. 12.

The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” President Donald Trump signed July 4 contains many changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools and an executive search firm will host meetings this week to find out what qualities people would like to see in the school district's next superintendent.

ALBUQUERQUE — A judge criticized a Rio Rancho resident for not following civil procedure in her lawsuit alleging the city is enforcing its ordinances illegally but stopped short of ruling on the merits of the case.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s multimillion-dollar plan to construct new abortion facilities in New Mexico is reportedly hitting major roadblocks, with contractors across the state refusing to take part in the taxpayer-funded projects. The Southwest Coalition for Life, a pro-life organization, says the governor’s controversial $10 million abortion and transgender “mega-center”

SANTA FE — Since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced New Mexico's universal child care initiative last month, glowing stories have appeared in media outlets from around the globe.

ALBUQUERQUE — “Where’s The Beef?”

The latest example of political “cancel culture” in New Mexico has backfired spectacularly after a left-wing teachers union and social-media agitators tried to destroy one of the state’s most beloved family-run attractions — McCall’s Pumpkin Patch in Moriarty. The uproar began on Sept. 26, when Ellen Bernstein, president of the

Vanessa Maciel/Optic photo Andrew Persante, a forestry student at New Mexico Highlands University, left, gets information about the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute from Raymundo Melendez, education and outreach assistant for the institute, Monday morning at the Student Union Building. Edward Martinez, deputy director for the NMFWRI, stands

SANTA FE — The recent special session at the Roundhouse brought some agreement among members of the Rio Rancho area’s delegation, but they particularly butted heads when it came to bills providing emergency funding for federally funded progra…

RIO RANCHO — An Albuquerque man was summoned Oct. 9 for an alleged arson that took place in July.

Front page of the Las Vegas Optic from Oct. 9, 1919. The World Series detailed on this front page became famous in the years to come because of the scandal surrounding the 1919 Chicago White Sox, who were later revealed to have intentionally lost games in exchange for payments from

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites the public to the 2025 Biennial Matanza, a time-honored gathering that bonds tradition, culture, and community in a day of celebration! On November 1, 2025, the Cultural Center at Melody Park will come alive with the sights, scents, and sounds of northern New Mexican

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

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

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Governing Body is considering up to $25 million in bonds to fund improvements to the city’s water and wastewater utility system.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law one of the most controversial measures from last week’s special legislative session — a bill giving the New Mexico Department of Health unilateral authority over the state’s vaccination requirements for schoolchildren. The measure, Senate Bill 3, was the final bill awaiting the

A Las Vegas man awaiting trial on felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence now faces charges of trafficking fentanyl pills. Police arrested 62-year-old Alfred A. Ruiz on Oct. 1 after officers with the Las Vegas Police Department located 72 fentanyl pills on him during

June 24, 2008 — September 17, 2025Angelo TafoyaAngelo Tafoya born June 24, 2008, A loving son, brother & Senior at Manzano High School passed away on…

Elmo Baca, executive director of the Community Foundation, left, chats with Pat Taylor, adobe preservationist and director of Pat Taylor Inc. during the Viva Vegas ’25 New Mexico State Historic Preservation Conference at New Mexico Highlands University on Friday morning. Elmo Baca, executive director of the Community Foundation, left, chats

New Mexico lawmakers clashed Tuesday over two controversial presentations at the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee, one claiming malpractice reforms have little effect on the state’s doctor shortage and another portraying private investment in healthcare as a threat. Both drew sharp rebukes from Republican legislators who said the data

The Las Vegas Demonstration and Training Farm, located on the outskirts of Las Vegas off of Cinder Road, recently. The Las Vegas Demonstration and Training Farm, located on the outskirts of Las Vegas off of Cinder Road, recently. Leadership of a successful and growing “training” farm on the outskirts of

A group takes a tour of the St. Vrain mill on Sunday as part of the ’25 New Mexico State Historic Preservation Conference. A group takes a tour of the St. Vrain mill on Sunday as part of the ’25 New Mexico State Historic Preservation Conference. Jose Rivera, professor emeritus

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

An associate professor at the University of New Mexico says she fears being compelled to “lie” to her students by teaching that only two genders exist. Georgiann Davis, an associate professor of sociology at UNM, expressed her concerns in a Thursday op-ed for the Los Angeles Times titled “I’m an

President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy has halted more than $135 million in so-called “clean energy” projects across New Mexico—part of a larger $7.5 billion rollback of wasteful spending in 21 mostly Democrat-run states. The decision scrapped 10 projects in New Mexico alone, ranging from carbon-capture schemes to taxpayer-backed solar

Sunday, Oct. 5 *ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” – 2 p.m.,... Read More

Agenda Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:00 AM 1 – Call to Order 10:00 AM, 1 min Meadow Forget... Read More

Mill levies, GO bonds on November ballot Denise Marquez/News-Sun In addition to the candidates seeking a variety of offices across the county, some Lea County school districts are seeking voter approval to continue funding mill levies and general obligation bonds to support their work in the coming year. Hobbs voters

The “emergency” special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ended this week with all five Democrat-sponsored bills passed, some on party-line votes. However, the real headline was the deep partisan divide and the governor’s furious reaction to Republicans for opposing her vaccine legislation. The two-day session, which cost taxpayers

Pro-illegal immigrant activists staged a small demonstration outside the New Mexico Roundhouse on Wednesday, upset that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Democrat leaders didn’t include their pet proposal—a ban on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities—on the agenda for the special session. For weeks, the far-left groups have

By Jodi Hendricks No one knows a child better than their parents. From the moment we hold our... Read More

Antonio “Tony” Flores Padilla, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in San Rafael, New Mexico, on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving…

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

On day one of the Democrats’ government shutdown, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) wasted no time targeting New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-Las Cruces) for what they called a reckless and hypocritical decision to shut down the federal government. All members of New Mexico’s all-Democrat congressional delegation joined Vasquez

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

Two days before lawmakers gather for a special session on Medicaid, Republican senators in New Mexico are urging their colleagues to confront what they say is an even more urgent crisis: the state’s broken medical malpractice system. At a forum on Monday in Bernalillo, the Senate GOP’s five-member “Medical Malpractice

As New Mexico’s Oct. 1 special legislative session looms, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Democrat leadership are under fire for prioritizing a political agenda over pressing crises facing the state—namely, a crippling doctor shortage, an unraveling child welfare system, and rampant crime. Rather than confronting the root causes behind the

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Legislative Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee (CCJ), state Rep. John Block (R-Alamogordo), founder and editor of the Piñon Post, condemned Democrats’ increasingly radical rhetoric, warning it is fueling violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. His comments came the same day a gunman

The Las Cruces United States Bowling Congress (LCUSBC) is excited to host Youth Bowling and Scholarship Program for the 2025/2026 season. This program...

During a Tuesday meeting of the Legislative Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee, state Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces), chairman of the committee, compared federal immigration enforcement to the Ku Klux Klan. Cervantes chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee during the regular session. The Ku Klux Klan, founded after the Civil War,

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

Coming off a 3-1 match loss in El Paso on Thursday, the Deming High Lady Wildcats will host a loaded Centennial High varsity at 6 p.m. today at Frank ...

Jose and Mirna Tafoya noticed they had out-grown their business at the 100 block of South Gold Avenue. Desert Land Express MVD LLC needed state-of-the...

Residents are prepared to showcase the best Luna County has to offer at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair, Oct. 1-5, at 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd. i...

For the second time this year, the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for an executive director. Rosela Nanez, local small business...

Far-left Democrat Congressman Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico once again proved he cannot be trusted to take a stand for his constituents, casting no vote on the Republican continuing resolution to keep the federal government open. By refusing to vote yes or no, Vasquez avoided accountability while effectively siding with

As the fall semester hits its swing, the students around Deming are beginning to settle in, and it’s no different for those at Cesar Chavez Charter Hi...

The Luna County Health Council is hosting its first community Narcan training of the fiscal year on Thursday morning in the basement training room of ...

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