This past week, I woke up to find two gifts at my front doorstep. The first morning, as I was leaving to work, I discovered a dead mouse on my…

Don Owen Coffin made his transition from this world peacefully Sept. 27, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, in his apartment at Los Alamos Assisted Living, just after visiting with his family. He was 97. Born June 27, 1929, Don lived a long and deeply rooted life marked by intellect,

Editor’s note: Friday is Global Cat Day. According to awareness.com, Global Cat Day is an International Day of Action that promotes the protec…

Colorado Proposition 135 would prohibit healthcare professionals from providing people age 18 and younger with medical surgery to alter biological sex characteristics, as well as prohibit the use of state or federal funds, Medicaid reimbursements or insurance coverage to pay...

The autumn season culminates in the widely anticipated Los Alamos Halloweekend, running from Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1. The flagship event, Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet, takes place on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4-6 p.m. Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos will close to vehicle traffic, creating a safe, pedestrian-only

One resident says objects were thrown 300 feet in the air

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

An Española man will be held without bail pending trial after he allegedly crashed head-on into a tribal police officer’s cruiser in the Ohkay Casino parking lot. The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the judge’s decision to have Jose Eufemio Martinez Jr., 53, held without bail pending trial following

Cosme Ripol, a state prosecutor with the 8th Judicial District Court working in Taos and Raton, appeared before the state Supreme Court in Santa Fe Tuesday (Oct. 13).

Prosecutors are asking a judge to hold an Española man without bail after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend while he was on pre-trial release in another case, in which he is accused of breaking and entering. Officers arrested Charles Trujillo, 36, on charges of attempted aggravated battery by strangulation, false

On Sept. 3, a federal judge heard roughly four hours of arguments over a lawsuit challenging the environmental review and federal financing of a proposed $95.6 million green hydrogen facility in Questa, then took the matter under advisement. U.S. District Judge David H. Urias did not issue a ruling at

A major legal challenge has been filed over the proposed green hydrogen facility and solar array in the Village of Questa. On August 7, 2026, two local ditch associations—the Cabresto Lake Irrigation Community Ditch Association and the Acequia Madre del Cerro de Guadalupe—filed a lawsuit in federal court in Albuquerque

Rep. Mark Duncan said he realized the firearm magazine found after a legislative committee meeting was his after reading a story about it in T…

The subpoenas were reportedly issued for a grand jury collecting evidence in Minnesota as authorities probe potential fraud in Omar’s immigrat…

The situation triggered fears that Ukraine is being starved of vital intelligence, especially from the U.S.

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Power is out in the Pajarito Acres area of White Rock around Piedra Loop, La Senda Road, and Monte Rey Drive. Approximately 35 customers are affected. Electric linemen from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have been dispatched. Restoration of power is expected in approximately three

The report also raises pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise its key interest rate further to combat inflation.

Jeffrey Hughes appointed interim county manager

Shakur was struck in a drive-by shooting off the Las Vegas Strip in September 1996.

An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting constructi…

Kate Noble has described the policy as a “norm” for the board and defended in recent months as a way to avert a “fractious environment.”

Farmers and ranchers spoke at a roundtable in Corrales on Tuesday about how higher fuel costs are impacting them.

Several people were present in the apartment Friday when a 17-year-old boy was shot, and their testimony indicates the shooting may have been …

Border security has remained a relative bright spot in Trump’s polling numbers.

The city is asking voters to approve more bond money for road repairs as it digs itself out of a decades-old maintenance backlog.

Just three weeks from the Nov. 3 election, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland continues to hold a commanding fundraising lead over…

Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet. Photo Courtesy MainStreet Fall in Los Alamos is filled with fun! Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District is welcoming the season with a vibrant slate of events celebrating local arts, culture, agricultural traditions, and festive family activities. Month of Arts & Humanities Los Alamos County Council proclaimed

Candidates for at least five separate offices are spouting oddly similar campaign taglines.

The next Teen Movie Night is set for Saturday, Oct. 17 and it will feature a scary new release – Other Mommy!

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mark William Myatt, age 63, who passed away October 3, 2026 after a long battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy-Parkinson’s. He passed peacefully at his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January

Santa Fe County is asking voters to approve four bonds totaling $45 million for infrastructure projects including roads, water systems, parks,…

The New York Times reported that the Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican PAC, is increasing its spending in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressi…

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused mo…

With cool down comes respiratory illness and animal behavior changes

Police identified him as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a school employee from Atlanta.

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Above are number 4 and 5 of the Los Alamos Reporter’s series of Issue Snapshots for County Council candidates, a total of 20 in all. Watch for more snapshots daily as the general election approaches. Please note that not all candidates opted to complete the questionaire, which

New Mexico’s attorney general has opined that reserving 10% of elk tags for outfitters unlawfully favors out-of-state hunters over residents a…

The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor’s race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.

SAMIZDAT NEWS RELEASE What began as a single evening of personal storytelling is becoming a community tradition. On Monday Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse will host the third installment of its live storytelling series, featuring a mix of returning favorites and new voices sharing true stories

The wolf, named Flor, had been relocated to Mexico earlier this year, but returned to New Mexico last week.

Heavy rain last month has put the city of Santa Fe’s two reservoirs at a combined 64% full, allowing for the extra flows.

Trish Harrison, left, of Bayfield, and Tami Joslin of Durango finish hole 18 Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club in Durango. They played nearly the entire round under rainy skies. The pink flags are in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month....

Oncologists say his prognosis is excellent since it was removed early.

Sen. Rex Wilson, R-Ancho, is recovering at home following a chest injury caused when he was kicked by a heifer while working on his ranch.

It comes as the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi coalition exchanged attacks Tuesday night.

CYFD said it had placed the girl in the care of her grandmother amid lack of supervision and alcohol abuse by her mother.

President Michael Kotlikoff announced the measures, saying they would allow time to review whether and how fraternity life can safely continue.

Ohio resident suddenly became unresponsive, officials say

Nonprofit will serve Dolores, San Juan, Montezuma, Archuleta and La Plata County students

Smiley Building owner is suing over ballot language compliance

Last year, the high court reined in a district court’s order for the government to produce DOGE-related records.

DEPT. OF JUSTICE NEWS RELEASE Opinion finds program gives outfitters exclusive access to public wildlife for little more than a registration fee; 90 percent of set-aside elk tags went to nonresidents Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a formal legal opinion, requested by members of the New Mexico Legislature, concluding that

At the recent Business Opportunities Summit, organized by the Regional Development Corporation, leaders held a fireside chat about Wolf & Mermaid’s journey from farmer’s market retailer to the Laboratory’s new food and beverage provider. From left: RDC Executive Director Pat Vanderpool, Wolf & Mermaid co-owner Scott Baird, Los Alamos MainStreet

Guilfoyle says the allegations are false.

Scattered to numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms will move across Northern and Eastern New Mexico Wednesday and Southern New Mexico l…

A story on page A-1 published Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2026, about the city of Santa Fe's Affordable Housing Trust Fund inaccurately stated how long …

BY JAN BARNESLos Alamos I have just realized that Los Alamos County plans to proceed with building a bicycle park in the open area west of the dog park. Seems to me they already built a bicycle park over by the tennis courts and nobody ever used it. It’s now

Urban Renewal Authority is studying a potential redevelopment

City staff members present two price estimates

A judge presiding over Homewise’s lawsuit against the city said there is indication the city deliberately sought to exclude it from the applic…

It is unclear how the surgery might affect the pope's planned major trip to Latin America planned for November.

Hundreds gathered Monday for the annual powwow on what the state of New Mexico recognizes as Indigenous Peoples Day.

While some New Mexico union leaders support Sen. Martin Heinrich’s expansive energy permitting bill, some environmentalists have raised alarms.

The state Democratic Party launched a Halloween-themed website Tuesday focused on healthcare issues, depicting prominent Republicans as monsters.

Las Vegas Robertson head football coach Lucas Sanchez was arrested Sunday morning on charges of aggravated battery and battery.

Republican lawmakers who support the tighter voting laws, especially around voter ID, describe them as common sense changes that help build tr…

The verdict followed a trial that centered on a head-on collision near Carlsbad between military veteran Austin Drewry and a commercial tanker truck.

BY ELLEN WALTONLos Alamos County voter Dear County Council Candidates, The residents of Los Alamos County have some practical problems that need to be addressed immediately: disposal of concrete and disposal of hazardous materials. I would like to hear back from you on each of these particular waste problems that

According to a survey, consumer spending on Halloween this year is projected to reach a record $13.5 billion, and local retailers are noticing.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and Republican challenger and current state Rep. Martin Zamora lay out their views on affordabilit…

The 3rd Congressional District race, featuring Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and challenger Martin Zamora, is considered safely Democratic.

Sage is opening a clinic at 2945 Rodeo Park Drive East, Suite 4 and initially will feature four to five employees.

Hurricane Simon is still pounding Mexico's Pacific coast as it remains offshore. Authorities said Monday that two people have died and at leas…

According to authorities and his representatives, Mitte was declared dead Monday in Brownsville, Texas.

The Suicide Awareness Bus and Spirit House visits Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Cory Richez gives a tour of the outside of the bus. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Some of the items on the walls inside the Suicide Bus a& Spirit House. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Cory Richez and Kelly

Ballot measure aims to prohibit approval of off-cycle maps drawn to favor one political party

BY GEORGIA STRICKFADENLos Alamos The North Mesa Park (aka former FEMAville) Master Plan shows the proposed and now funded Bike Skills Park being located in the Natural Area east of N. Mesa Park Road, the open area across from La Mesa Mobile Home Park extending to Brewer Arena. Any manmade

BY VALERIE FOXLos Alamos I would like to thank the Los Alamos School District for making a positive change in their math curriculum this year. As I understand it, and have observed, the new curriculum utilizes traditional, standard math teaching and terminology. This is something that I had asked our

SALA NEWS RELEASE Halloween season continues at SALA Los Alamos Event Center with free community screenings, football on the big screen, New Reels, and a Classics favorite. Tuesday, October 13 | 6:30 PM Free Palestine Movie Series: Seeds for Liberation A free screening featuring stories centered on Palestine and liberation.Free

RPLA NEWS RELEASE Our honored guest speaker will be NM CD-3 candidate and NM State Representative (D63), Martin Zamora. The first part of the meeting will feature our candidates and be open to the community (all political parties). Then we will take a short break and resume with our Central

A man whose vehicle tumbled into the Rio Grande on Sunday evening (Oct. 11) dragged himself out of the river with a leg injury, a Taos Fire Department lieutenant said. The crash happened at around mile marker 5 or 6 on N.M. 570, Lt. Mario Romero...

Taos firefighters held out their boots to passing drivers Friday (Oct. 9) and came back with just over $46,000, Lt. Brian Levine said, celebrating the department's 93rd annual fire drive. The money pays for firefighter training, for volunteers...

Alex Carrillo entered his eternal home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026, and to celebrate his son’s birthday. Born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on February 17, 1954, to Uvaldo and Tiodora Carrillo, Alex grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico. Alex loved his family, football,

Lorence Martinez, age 92, of Petaca, NM, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1934, to Eugenio and Fedelina Martinez. She lived and spent most of her life in Petaca, NM, where she built a beautiful life and home. She was preceded in death

George Fischer Morse July 30, 1947 – September 19, 2026 A very unique person was the first-born son of William Morse and Thedora Doris Pulone. They named him George Fischer, a name chosen from the paternal side of the family. He learned to love fishing and all sports from his

Dylan Ethan Romero 10 Year Anniversary Remembering you is easy We do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away. We love you and miss you forver. Mom, Andy Donna Lee & Kathy Grandma & Grandpa Tia Amanda

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com As voters head toward the 2026 Los Alamos County Council election, the Los Alamos Reporter is publishing a comprehensive series of issue-by-issue snapshots. Twenty “Issue Snapshots” will be published in the coming days leading up to the election and the first three are presented today. Some of

Concept comes to life after many years of faculty and student work

LESC NEWS RELEASE The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Rio Rancho at the Rio Rancho Public Schools Administration Building from October 14 to 16, 2026. Day 1 – October 14, 2026LESC will begin its October hearings with a community welcome from Rio Rancho Public Schools before turning

Scene from prior PEEC-A-BOO.Courtesy PEEC Scene from prior PEEC-A-BOO. Courtesy PEEC PEEC NEWS RELEASE The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families to stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center for PEEC‐A‐BOO on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM. This free, sensory‐friendly Halloween event is part of

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Esther Gellis, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as LAHS teacher Christine Engelbrecht shares the moment, October 6, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by James Wernicke.BY VINCENT CHIRAVALLERotary Club of Los

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service award to LAHS student Suchir Jha, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his father, Ramesh Jha, shares the moment with LAHS teacher Christine Engelbrecht, October 6, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by James Wernicke

BY JODY BENSONLos Alamos Saturday is the No Kings Protest at Ashley Pond and across the nation. It’s all connected. All struggles for justice — across geography, race, and history, from the American Civil Rights Movement to the struggle for justice in Gaza — grow from the same seed. It

BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com https://my.lwv.org/new-mexico/los-alamos/article/watch-video-candidate-forum-10-1-26 For those who were unable to attend the Oct. 1 League of Woman Voters Candidate Forum at UNM-LA, the video of the event has now been posted on the LWV website and is available to view at your leisure at the above link. The LWV Voter

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Due to staff shortages, fixed-route service hours for Route 5 must be reduced beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, until further notice. Atomic City Transit apologizes for any inconvenience and to make up some of the difference, on-demand service through ACT MyRide will be available during those hours

Maggie Meier/Courtesy photo BY KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTERLWVLA Our October Lunch with a Leader will be on Thursday the 15th, 11:45-1pm at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Loop. Please think about inviting friends who are not yet a LWV member. S/he can order a lunch that is mentioned below

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Mesa Public Library will host an author talk with writer NancyFoley on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s Upper Rotunda. Foley will read from her debut novel, “I Am Agatha,” followed by a conversation with Deborah Fritz of Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art

With the calendar flipping to October, playoffs are lurking on the horizon less than a month away for fall sports as teams sharpen their play in readiness. Volleyball Sept. 28 Dulce 3, Peñasco 0 Although the Lady Panthers had 24 kills, including seven from Emilia Trujillo, the visiting Lady Hawks

City of Durango Monday, Oct. 12 Durango Renewal Partnership, 2 p.m., virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams. Buckley Park Master Plan Update, 4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Business Improvement District, 8:30 a.m., BID office,...

Mamba is a 72 lb. land manatee. She is 7 years old, built like a very large loaf and operates at precisely one-quarter speed. She doesn’t rush. She doesn’t fuss. She simply glides and floats through life with the slow, sweet, gentle determination of a manatee who has absolutely nowhere

Construction process could begin as early as mid-October

130 vendors lined Main Avenue on Saturday

Applications opened Oct. 1 for the LANL Foundation’s Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarship Program, offering high school seniors and current undergraduate students in Northern New Mexico the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 in scholarship support. Since 1998, the LANL Scholars Program has awarded $15 million in scholarships to nearly 3,000 students,

A warm spring ‘tricked’ fruit trees into blossoming early, The Good Food Collective director says

Low income Española water customers can save nearly $25 on their monthly bill by applying to have the service fees waived, but they only have three weeks to do so. Española residents have until Oct. 30 to submit a low-income application to waive monthly service fees on their water bill.

The football teams for the local big schools are battling for playoff positions as both face beatable opponents this week. Española Valley vs. Rio Grande 7 p.m. Friday Coming off a solid performance, the Sundevils (4-1, 3-1 in District 1-4A) get a break in facing the Ravens (0-7, 0-5). Rio

Proposition 132 asks voters to approve a change in Colorado’s drug laws that would implement harsher fentanyl possession, distribution and treatment laws. The final text of the ballot initiative includes multiple changes to current state fentanyl laws: Possession of more...

Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week. Library Events The Española Public Library will offer a Halloween-themed acrylic painting class at 4 p.m. Friday (10/9). Seating is limited, so sign up in

At least two football players were rushed to the hospital by ambulance for treatment Sept. 25 following prolonged exposure to propane gas leaking from tanks at the Escalante High School football field during the Lobos home game against Menaul. Details remain unclear as Chama Valley Independent School District officials declined

Residents dismayed at persistent alleged illicit activity near Park Elementary

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

Rogers reflects on key accomplishments and challenges in county government

Colorado Amendment 82 asks voters to approve an addition to the Colorado Constitution that would enshrine the consumer’s right to purchase natural gas for cooking or heating and the right of distributors to sell natural gas. Because the measure would...

Six new townhomes will add diversity to DSD’s portfolio

New Mexico State Police officers arrested a Tres Piedras man for allegedly approaching a woman and demanding that she get in his car, while telling her he was a police officer and showing her a badge. Officers arrested Johnathon Mullally, 36, on charges aggravated drunk driving, impersonating an officer and

Tristen Viarreal and Briana Lujan, both of Española, were named to the summer 2026 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list.

Pilot tests will pave the way for safer streets

Colorado Amendment 83 asks voters to approve a change to the state constitution that would enshrine the constitutional right to hunt, fish and harvest fish and wildlife through traditional methods. If passed, the amendment would establish hunting and fishing as...

Amendment 85 tackles “plain language ballot questions.” The initiative would amend the Colorado Constitution, requiring state and local ballot questions to be written in plain language – at no more than an eighth-grade reading level. The amendment would prohibit more...

Drivers unexpectedly had to go water fording across the 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee parking lot in September just to get a drink. Heavy rain caused the parking lot to flood and a representative from the City of Española said it is the company’s responsibility to fix the drainage issues that

Amendment 84, or Ballot Initiative 362, would require a signature and a form of identification to be listed on the outside of a mail ballot for any state or federal election. In addition to the already required signature on a...

Volunteers portraying injured passengers triaged, some taken to Mercy Hospital

Organizers encourage participants to dress up as fictional characters – not real evil people

I have had the pleasure of knowing Gregg Hull since his early years as mayor of Rio Rancho. From the beginning, what stood out to me was his approach to public service and, particularly, his willingness to work with people who did not always agree with him. That matters in

Colorado Amendment 87 asks voters to change the state’s flat income tax to a graduated income tax, leading to higher income taxes for wealthy businesses and individuals, and slightly lower ones for individuals making less than $100,000 a year. The...

DHS Green Team hosts event annually

Cesar Garcia pleaded no contest to one count of second degree murder for stabbing Anthony Velasquez, 32, to death in the Ohkay Owingeh laundromat parking lot in 2025. District Judge Anastasia Martin accepted the plea deal during a plea conference on Sept. 24. The second degree murder charge is a

Now that the air is finally starting to turn a little crisper, the back half of the high school football season is in full swing as teams continue their postseason pushes. Española Valley 20, Grants 14 It took nearly a full half for the Sundevils to shake off the doldrums

A 2025 poll by Research & Polling, Inc. for the Albuquerque-based Garrity Group found that only 19% of New Mexico residents trust state government officials, a record low and down from 31% just five years earlier. (National trust in government fell by 10% over the same period.) The good news

The Taos County electorate made a strong showing on the first day of early voting Tuesday (Oct. 6) at the Taos County Courthouse, 105 Albright St. Anna Martinez, Taos County chief deputy clerk, said 376 voters cast ballots in the general election...

Colorado governor visits tribe two years later

Changes are coming for Century Bank if a deal with Oklahoma-based 7Bank Corp goes through. The Española location at 322 N. Riverside Drive is expected to keep its name, but not its local ownership. However, Century Bank CEO Max Myers said in a telephone interview that they will continue to

For former Rio Grande SUN sports writer George Morse, there was no place he’d rather be than outside. Whether strolling on a trail through the woods headed for a creek with a fly rod over his shoulder, or toting a rifle in search of larger game — or even digging

(Photo by Ben Sandoval/Meye Vision Images) About 160 guests attended the Small Town Outreach Recruitment and Yield event Sept. 28 at Northern New Mexico College. Colleges from across the country were present and 74 students were registered for the program, which is a collaborative initiative to connect with, recruit and

Watching social media chatter and newspaper letters to the editor, I see two questions dominating discussions of the governor’s race: Will she or won’t she? Is he or isn’t he? Democrat Deb Haaland answered the first recently, saying she won’t debate. Republican Gregg Hull isn’t saying if he’s a Trump

The state agency tasked with investigating police misconduct has a staffing vacancy rate of about 50 percent. Even so, top officials from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety have recently blocked new hires at the state Law Enforcement...

Hannah Riseley-White, director of the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, told lawmakers last week that the state must prepare for “25 to 30 percent less water in our streams and recharging our aquifers by 2070.” “That is really...

Initial recommendations by the task force studying New Mexico’s public records law include creating a public portal for traffic accident reports and charging out-of-state requesters for police body camera footage. Members of the Inspection of...

The candidates vying to be New Mexico’s next state land commissioner face a historic period in the trajectory of the state’s 9 million acres of trust land. As interest continues to spike from both the federal government and private sector in...

Spay Taos has received more than $17,000 in grants to expand its surgical capacity and continue providing free veterinary care to pets across Northern New Mexico, according to Spay Taos Press releases.. The nonprofit clinic received a $10,000...

The Taos County Cultural Treasures Project celebrates this week with music, blessings and green chile stew at the restored county courthouse. But the people behind it told county commissioners Tuesday at their Oct. 6 regular meeting that it was...

More than one in four homes in Taos County currently sits empty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest five-year estimate released this year. The first such study drawn entirely from 2020 onwards, it estimates that over half of those 5,701...

Moo-ve over, federal meat inspectors. There’s a new inspection protocol open to New Mexico meat producers and processors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Livestock Board after years of preparation have finalized a plan for a...

The Taos News marked its 26th Tradiciones event Wednesday evening (Oct. 7), celebrating nine unsung heroes in the Taos County community and naming Sonya Struck citizen of the year.

A visit to the dental hygienist should mean more than getting one’s teeth cleaned. That’s at least the approach that Kendra Romero, a registered dental hygienist who opened Pure Hygiene Dental Clinic in Taos on Friday (Sept. 25), takes. At her...

New Mexicans can now explore poison exposure trends in their own counties through a new online dashboard developed by the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center and the New Mexico Department of Health. The Poisoning Data Dashboard...

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

A federal appeals court has reversed convictions linked to the death of a child at a remote compound in Amalia County, where the Taos County Sheriff’s Office arrested a group accused of kidnapping children and training to carry out acts of...

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host an open house Thursday (Oct. 8) to gather public input on potential improvements to US 64 between Tres Piedras and Taos. The department, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration,...

Taos countians will begin to cast ballots next week for the Nov. 3 general election, in which New Mexicans will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, land commissioner, attorney general, state auditor and state...

Holy Cross Medical Center is working to rebuild its cardiology program following the departure of two providers this summer, with traveling cardiologists now staffing the clinic five days a week and an offer out to a candidate who could become its...

Updated Sept. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Hours after this story was originally posted, rain turned to snow in the Kachina Basin nearly 2,000 feet below the Highline. The Bavarian Restaurant, fairly the landmark edifice in the Kachina Basin, is approxima…

A poll that a New Mexico think tank commissioned as part of a new push for legislative ethics reform found that only 43 percent of New Mexico residents trust state lawmakers to do what is right all or most of the time. New Mexicans’ lack of trust...

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

A jury trial for Chili Line Depot owner Gil Graves, 81, was delayed Monday (Sept. 28) after a lawsuit accusing an essential witness, Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Varela, of using excessive force during a traffic stop in Costilla County,...

The third time Luis Moncada went to prison, he had a lot of time to reflect. He would stand in front of the small mirror...

Taos MainStreet and Town of Taos officials celebrated a large turnout at Main Street's final "Coffee on the Plaza" event this season. The Sept. 22 coffee klatch featured Taos Mayor Dan Barrone and Councilor Genevieve Oswald calling bingo numbers...

Chainsaw crews thinning New Mexico's forests to curb wildfire risk are cutting more small trees than anyone wants to buy. On Tuesday (Sept. 29), forest managers told state lawmakers in Taos that the fix is a business plan: build an industry t…

The Española Valley Fiesta Council removed its vice president over the weekend after he was charged with multiple criminal counts in connection with allegations of domestic abuse. New Mexico State Police arrested 20-year-old Adam Lee Enciñas on a...

Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held their third public meeting in Taos County this year to provide updates and answer questions from community members regarding the Questa Chevron Mine Superfund site. The Chevron...

A satellite built by students in the True Kids 1 Space Program launched aboard a NASA high-altitude balloon mission Monday (Sept. 28) from Fort Sumner, carrying cameras and sensors to an altitude of about 105,000 feet. The student-built CubeSat,...

The hospital has hired half the providers for its new clinic, but Board concedes malpractice costs and low insurance payments remain persistent headwinds to retaining providers.

New Mexico's state forester has lifted statewide fire restrictions implemented in early April. State Forester Laura McCarthy said in a news release the recent late-season precipitation mitigated fire conditions, but the public "should continue to...

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has been selected for a $50.8 million project to upgrade its main transmission line between Taos and Questa, an investment the cooperative said will improve reliability and wildfire preparedness across Northern New...

Inside Goat Trading Seco, a new consignment shop in Arroyo Seco, no two clothing racks are remotely alike. Vintage cowboy boots and old-school skate gear share space beside high fashion runway designs, kimonos, herbal tinctures and handcrafted...

Friends of Río Grande del Norte National Monument has received a nearly $200,000 grant to pilot virtual fencing on grazing allotments across the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. The nonprofit will work with the Bureau of Land Management,...

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency held their third public meeting in Taos County this year to provide updates and answer questions from community members regarding the Questa Chevron Mine Superfund Site. Prior to a meeting...

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

Taos Healthcare, a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center near Holy Cross Medical Center, has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating, earned during this year’s third quarter, comes as...

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

For two months, the people of Cerro have lived without one of life’s most basic necessities — reliable running water. Every day has become a routine of hauling bottled water, making difficult choices about cooking, bathing and cleaning, and wondering when normal life will return. On Friday evening (July 17),

Before the fireworks light up the night sky, northern New Mexico’s mountain communities offer a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, from small-town parades to lakeside festivities and live music. Red River kicks off the holiday with its annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. along Main Street, drawing

The closure of the Questa VFW Post 7688 feels like the loss of something far greater than a building.Officially shut down by the State VFW on May 1 due to compliance issues after years of declining membership and difficulty maintaining a quorum, the post represented generations of service, sacrifice, and

By LORA ARCINIEGA AND MARLENE GOMEZ On May 10, Isabel Odilia Gomez will reach a milestone very few ever see: her 100th birthday. Born in 1926 to Agapita and Cristobal Gonzales, Gomez was raised on Cabresto Road as the second oldest of six children. Looking back on a century of

The proposed green hydrogen plant in Questa has moved from a conceptual clean-energy project to a focal point of intense local debate regarding water security and local government transparency. During a packed Village Council meeting on March 10, and a subsequent gathering of the Questa Watershed Protectors on March 15

Lucy Rael, the matriarch of the large and devoted Rael family remembered for her faith, resilience and quiet strength, died Jan. 31. She was 98. In her final years, Lucy was rarely alone. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her days, a living testament to the life she and her late

As oil and gas production continues to generate vast amounts of wastewater in southeastern New Mexico, researchers say treated “produced water” could become a valuable resource for agriculture, industrial use and river restoration — if state laws, public perception and regulatory frameworks can catch up. Produced water is the byproduct

Roger Blanco has spent much of his life giving to others, often quietly and without expectation. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the community he has long served gave something back. Members of the Cerro Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, along with friends and neighbors, gathered to surprise Blanco with a birthday