The proposed declaration would unlock funds for detox, street medicine, and law enforcement operations as families battle addiction on the streets.

A freeze warning covers the Upper Rio Grande Valley Wednesday night, while a stronger cold front could bring 50 to 55 mph wind gusts. The post Freeze warning issued for northern and central New Mexico valleys appeared first on KOB 4 .

The film explores the lasting effects of the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, focusing on the relationship of local communities and the U.S. Forest Service.

Doña Ana County approved $129,600 for Cruces Creatives to reinvent the Renaissance Faire as Mozaico in 2027 after the longtime Arts Council closed.

New finance reports show Deb Haaland ended the period with $2.8 million in the bank, compared with about $522,000 for Gregg Hull.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney said that a “substantial share” of public comments on the pending air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center were “not sent by members of the public acting on their

Las Cruces firefighters knocked down a residential fire on Cadiz Court within five minutes Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have not determined the cause.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The doorbell chimed “The Star Spangled Banner” as retired Col. Lou Christensen stepped inside the large house on the northeastern edge of Colorado Springs. The registered Republican and 28-year Air Force veteran was doing something he never expected to do — attending a party for

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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…

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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…

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...

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,...

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...

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker joined KOB for a conversation on his bid to represent New Mexico in Washington. The post Republican Larry Marker 1-on-1 on his bid to represent New Mexico in the US Senate appeared first on KOB 4 .

With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7's Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters' ballots, disqualifying ballots. "While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,"

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…

Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, leaving them trailing 3-0 and on the brink of elimination. It's the lowest Ohtani has hit since joining the Dodgers

WASHINGTON — The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls. Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump used a Western campaign swing on Wednesday to pitch Republicans as vigilant supporters of gun rights and to defend his acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One. At an evening rally in Montana, Trump hewed close to

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Dan Quinn is coming off one of the all-time worst coaching blunders. Kyle Shanahan’s team is undefeated after beating the defending Super Bowl champions on the road. The two coaches going in opposite directions meet Monday night when the Washington Commanders visit the San Francisco 49ers. They have history. Shanahan

A New Mexico House District 53 candidate forum is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Chaparral, with Spanish interpretation available and questions from residents.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Trump administration from moving the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City while the rest of the lawsuit over the relocation plays out in court. In the order signed Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, in

Albuquerque – On Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to a vehicle vs motorcycle crash at Menaul and Mesilla. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to a local area hospital by Albuquerque Fire’s Rescue 9. Due to the severity

A day honoring Jody Mancillas, an $800k Wastewater Treatment Plant spend, critical board vacancies filled, and more from the Tuesday, October 13, Village of Cloudcroft Council meeting

Trustees voted unanimously to buy four new membrane cassettes and rebuild their basin, a stopgap to keep the plant running while the village chases funding for a multimillion-dollar replacement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections. A letter sent Tuesday to Secretary of State Shirley Weber from Trent McCotter, the acting deputy U.S.

The post Voter Guides from the League of Women Voters appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland continued her fundraising dominance over Republican opponent Gregg Hull with fewer than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, new campaign reports show.

CHICAGO (AP) — Gail Spreen goes most days to Mass just a few blocks from her home in Chicago, but the service at Holy Name Cathedral on Wednesday — dedicated to Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV — felt different. “Knowing that everybody is behind him, it was very special to be

Car crashes into Dollar General in Moriarty.

Incumbent Melanie Stansbury and Republican hopeful Ndidiamaka "Didi" Okpareke

WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November. A slew of pressing policy debates are on tap for Democrats, including healthcare, immigration, voting rights, the war in Iran, oversight,

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for a man wounded by an immigration officer while driving with his young son in New York said in a court filing Wednesday that the agent who shot him never identified himself before he ran up to the car, smashed one of its windows, then

A government report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement disagrees, citing privacy concerns. The report, released Wednesday, highlights the need for transparency and accountability, especially after incidents where officers opened fire

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…

Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.

Tamalewood, as New Mexico is affectionately known in the film and TV industry, will come alive with the Santa Fe International Film Festival. The post Santa Fe International Film Festival Preview with “#UnderTheInfluence” cast, director appeared first on KOB 4 .

Semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company GlobalFoundries Inc. says it plans to open two chip-making factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan. The company said Wednesday the deal was made possible by the Trump administration’s trade and investment agreement with Japan.

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer. But so far, she and the White House have offered no evidence

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,

PALATINE, Ill. (AP) — Police in a Chicago suburb announced Wednesday that they had thwarted a potential mass shooting, arresting a 19-year-old man who they said may have planned to target a Hindu place of worship. Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making

CHICAGO (AP) — Police are investigating a woman’s report that she was sexually assaulted during a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus, an allegation that comes at a time of heightened awareness of sexual violence on college campuses. Chicago police said no one had been charged Wednesday, a

Six dogs and puppies are coming to New Mexico for you to adopt and help a shelter in Hawaii that is recovering from Hurricane Lowell. The post New Mexico shelter takes in 6 dogs from Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell appeared first on KOB 4 .

New video shows moments when a Hobbs middle school teacher was shot by a 13-year-old student.

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced off with angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday at a meeting that underscored deep frustration on campus over his administration’s handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Kotlikoff addressed members

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) faced Republican pharmacist and political newcomer Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke in a televised debate Tuesday evening where, aside from ending the war in Iran and slowing data center growth in New Mexico, the two candidates found little room for agreements.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding California not count ballots from voters it says are suspected noncitizens, a move by the Trump administration to apply last-minute pressure as voting begins in the midterm elections. The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California election officials 48 hours to remove voters on

The executive director of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors says proposed federal legislation will help New Mexico build on work done to protect the forests from wildfires.

The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city. The downpour on Wednesday flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses. Vehicles were stranded and there was traffic chaos. There have been no reports

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...

Amid rising inflation, the New Mexico organization that manages public employee retirement plans on Tuesday proposed a $250 million appropriation for ‘short term’ cost-of-living adjustment relief for retirees.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced off with angry members of the school’s faculty at a meeting to debate a no-confidence vote in his administration. The meeting on Wednesday underscored deep frustration on campus over his administration’s handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity

Sunport earns top 10 spot on USA Today for best airport art

One occupant was displaced after a house fire in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning.

One resident says objects were thrown 300 feet in the air

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…

2027 Balloon Fiesta theme announced

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.

SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain High School volleyball team is closing in on school history in Claire Rose’s first year as head coach, riding an 11-6 overall record and an undefeated start in District 5-3A play into the season’s final three weeks. With a 2-0 league mark, the

Ever since their reintroduction in the late 90s, wild Mexican wolves — a rare subspecies of gray wolf in the Southwest — have been labeled “nonessential” to the species’ overall survival by the federal government. Conservationists objected in front of a panel of judges Tuesday.

Crash closes U.S Highway 82 near Alamogordo

A Curry County sheriff’s deputy found Jon Quezada walking east toward Clovis on U.S. 60/84 about 1 p.m. on Oct. 9. The deputy gave Quezada a ride into town, court records show. Three hours later, Quezada told police he’d found his wife, Anna Ulibarri, dead in a field about five

NEW YORK (AP) — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer as she has worked to establish herself as

Shiprock woman charged with shooting death of man outside her residence.

Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August. In the last consumer price inflation report before midterm elections, with voters already fed up with higher prices, September’s number was the highest

Alamogordo commissioners approved dedicating $1 million in remaining LEDA funds to rehabilitate or demolish derelict properties along White Sands Boulevard, East First Street, and East Tenth Street, including the former Holiday Inn site. City Manager Robert Stockwell said the effort could improve the city’s appearance and attract investment, while commissioners

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security, however, resisted a recommendation in the report

Above normal temperatures are about to give way to a cold, windy weekend east of Albuquerque. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued freeze and cold weather warnings for most of New Mexico earlier this week as a low pressure system descends over New Mexico from the Nevada and Arizona

Las Cruces, NM(KVIA-TV) — The much-anticipated Coats for Kids campaign kicked off its 32nd annual drive this week, aiming to ensure that every child in Las Cruces stays warm this winter. Organized by Las Cruces Coats in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, the initiative plans to distribute over 1,250

Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.

Black Angus Steakhouse to relocate, join WyMont development Albuquerque Journal

MORIARTY, N.M. — A regional health initiative that grew from an elementary school outreach project into a major district-wide resource is set to return this month with expanded offerings. The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will host its second annual Community Health and Wellness Fair, alongside a community craft fair, on Saturday,

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients beginning on Dec. 31. Some

Bernalillo County commissioners are set to further detail the transition in healthcare at the county jail as UNM Hospital plans to transition out. The post Bernalillo County commissioners to hear MDC healthcare proposal appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District has developed its Natural Resource Improvement Cost Share Assistance Program to help farmers […]

Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years. The FDA approved the chemical ingredient BEMT back in June. It’s now available in products from brands like Neutrogena and others. The ingredient, already popular in Europe, offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides of older

Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in a memo to employees on Wednesday. They said the company's product, tech, legal, and human resources teams would be most impacted. The company maintains

From left: Denise Chavez, senior director for administration at the Samaritan House; Michael Drumm, executive director of the Samaritan House and volunteer Jose Trujillo sift through clothing donations from Walmart at the shelter on Wednesday. While a local group has expressed concern over the decision to sell the building in

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint […]

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint advisory Tuesday spelling out election deadlines, who belongs at a polling place and what crosses the line into voter intimidation.

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint advisory Tuesday spelling out election deadlines, who belongs at a polling place and what crosses the line into voter intimidation.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Six people, including one child, died Tuesday night in a plane crash in Wisconsin after the pilot reported that ice was building up on the wings as he flew through a thunderstorm, according to authorities. The six-seat, single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie when

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe. The subpoenas were issued for a grand jury collecting evidence in

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

New Mexico United now knows their USL Championship playoff journey will kick off Nov. 1 with a home match. The post New Mexico United sets date for USL Championship playoff match appeared first on KOB 4 .

Robertson High School’s head football coach was arrested over the weekend and is facing criminal charges for allegedly forcing his way into a home and punching a man repeatedly. Police arrested 38-year-old Lucas Sanchez on Sunday following an altercation at a Las Vegas home the night before. Las Vegas Police

Summer program had 100 participants

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

LAS CRUCES – Oracle is reviewing a proposed electricity service agreement with El Paso Electric following discussions with Doña Ana County commissioners, as the company

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

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged a New York judge to send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch, while defense lawyers recommended 15-year terms. The

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday issued a voter advisory in advance of the Nov. 3 general election reinforcing practical information and voter rights. The advisory comes amid ongoing concerns by states about federal interference during the midterm elections.

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal immigration officials need to ensure that body cameras worn by officers are uniformly activated when needed, a government report released Wednesday said, following a series of contentious shootings and aggressive arrests by ICE officers. The agency rejected the recommendation, saying that using cameras that automatically activate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull pledged to prioritize child welfare and improve transparency at New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department during an Artesia campaign stop. His proposals include rebuilding trust with foster parents, nonprofits and investigators, and ensuring stable placements for children. Democrat Deb Haaland has proposed replacing CYFD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for

Loving junior football wide receiver Rider Gonzalez and Carlsbad junior volleyball player Brinley Brantley won Athlete of the Week. Readers can vote for this week’s top high school athlete from Carlsbad and Loving at currentargus.com or by scanning the QR code. Nominees include football standout Jaden Harper and cross-country runners

Republicans are retreating from a handful of battleground U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise money to boost candidates who seemed like long shots earlier this year. The strategy in the final three weeks of midterm campaigns points to an increasingly defensive posture by Republicans, who have already

Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung cancer is a leading killer, survival rates can be high if it’s caught early, as the pope’s tumor appears to have been. Here are

This article is co-published with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on local control of government. Last December, New Mexico officials celebrated publication of a plan to address climate change, designed to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A few months

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year run as an iconic, old-timey tourist attraction, following decades of opposition from animal welfare activists and the death of a teenage tourist last spring. The City Council is expected

A top executive at Alta Vista Regional Hospital has confirmed: the hospital is not up for sale. Alta Vista CEO Helen Ballantyne said in an email statement to The Optic on Monday that the hospital is “not currently involved in a sale transaction.” The statement comes after speculation was raised

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, he talks about a potential data center in Grant County, a potential moratorium on data centers in Silver City and more.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1988, Congress enacted a law to protect the privacy of video rentals after a journalist published details of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s movie rental history during his Senate hearings. Nearly four decades later, the court is weighing how the Blockbuster-era statute fits into the modern

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull met with community members and government leaders during a 90-minute gathering at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

After a 55-0 loss to Eunice, Loving’s football Falcons aim to rebound when they host three-time defending state champion Texico at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at George Frederick Field. Loving, 3-4 overall and 0-1 in district play, hopes to end a four-game losing streak by improving defensively and generating

Idlewild Café, Carlsbad’s newest coffee shop, has opened at the Cascades with locally sourced food, scratch-made baked goods, coffee from Big Bend Coffee Roasters, gelato, matcha and Italian sodas. Owner Adri Ordorica drew inspiration from her hometown of Ruidoso and hopes the café, adjacent members-only Founders Room Speakeasy and future

The Little Argus shares upcoming Carlsbad community events and public service announcements, including library story times, downtown markets, senior center computer help, bingo, film screenings, and special programs at local venues. The free service invites nonprofits and organizations to submit brief notices in advance for publication on a rotating basis.

Explore the moments between races when athletes have time to themselves and staff can banter and laugh. The post XTERRA photo package: It’s not all about gold appeared first on Ruidoso News .

CHICAGO (AP) — Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organizational changes.” Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the job cuts in a memo to employees Wednesday. They said the company’s product, tech, legal and

WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal challenge to the ban, including a Wednesday appeal filed by the administration, plays

AUSTIN, Texas — It was a good day for the defense. Standing in front of a judge in Austin’s Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, attorney Matthew Shrum secured a ruling that spared his client from serious punishment on a shoplifting charge. In the hallway immediately afterward, the defendant thanked Shrum with

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook’s lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is “demonstrably biased,” though they did not close the door on the possibility that she would appear before the panel. Lawyer Abbe Lowell

A large crowd joined the Potter's Guild of Las Cruces at its annual Empty Bowls event to raise funs in support of El Caldito Soup Kitchen. The Oct. 10 gathering at St. Paul's United Methodist Church offered a locally-crafted bowl filled with soup...

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Fernandez Leads Pirates Charge Over Taos Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent Wed, 10/14/2026 - 05:52

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...

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...

Trump is evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol — sometimes called BEMT

A young woman reacts as she looks at her damaged home after Russia's night missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian drones lost some of their fighting capacity after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country’s U.S.-made

RJ Mitte poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Time Share,” at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 20, 2018, in Park City, Utah. (Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File) ___ EDITOR’S NOTE – This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the

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

Ben is a wiggily, tail-wagging ball of puppy exuberance currently staying at the Aztec Animal Shelter. Courtesy Strangers at the door, sugar everywhere, and flickering flames may make humans happy on Halloween, but for pets it can mean a lot of additional stress and potential danger. That’s why Best Friends

Chieftains earn seventh straight win, remain perfect in District 1-3A standings

LONDON (AP) — The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity, a move that will, it is hoped, secure one of the U.K. capital’s go-to eateries for centuries to come. Established in 1798 by Thomas Rule as an oyster bar when Europe was

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

An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting construction workers in the region.

NM Junior College working to advance nursing skills John Leacock/News-Sun New Mexico’s nursing training has received recognition for its excellence, with New Mexico Junior College’s nursing program among the best LPN to RN efforts in the state. NMJC’s program was recently ranked third in the state by Practical Nursing, an

Haarmeyer movie gets early screening in Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — There is one thing you notice quickly when you sit down for an interview with independent filmmaker and author Mary Haarmeyer — she is a live wire, a runaway train of energy. And after an hour of listening to

Jeffrey Hughes appointed interim county manager

Hermosa Elementary School seeks to make goal.

There are no early surprises in the first week of early voting for the 2026 election. About 30,000 votes were cast statewide through Monday, according to the Secretary of State. Democrats dominate the early turnout with 59% of the total, while Republicans sit at 27% and independents account for 14%.The

An automated license plate reader is pictured in Durango in September. Christian Burney/Durango Herald, File Technology is changing everywhere. The question is not whether police should use it, but how we ensure it serves public safety without unnecessarily compromising privacy, constitutional protections, or public trust. Automated license plate readers, commonly

Jamie Church will be signing her new book, “Over a Cup of Coffee,” on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Feat of Clay Gallery in Aztec. See details below. Courtesy facebook.com/coffeechatnm Farmington Wednesday, Oct. 14 Women’s Cancer Awareness Luncheon and Style Show, benefiting the San Juan Medical Foundation’s Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer

Commissioners received updates on Project Jupiter from Oracle for the third time. Last minute announcements from Oracle prompted commissioners to express concerns.

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Lincoln County. The post Lincoln County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Otero County. The post Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Alamogordo News .

MORIARTY, N.M. — Coming off a tough loss that halted an eight-game home winning streak, the Moriarty Pintos take to the road Friday night with significant Class 3A state playoff seeding on the line. Moriarty (5-2, 2-2 District 2-3A) travels to Lincoln County to face the Ruidoso Warriors (2-5, 2-2)

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners heard a presentation about putting the Sugarite Coal Camp on the National Register, heard from Sharon Young about the Raton Adventure Center and deliberated on a zoning change request at their regular Tuesday October 13 meeting held in City Hall. Colonel Gilbert…

Boarding a bus for the short ride to the largely closed-off construction site just north of the U.S.-Mexico border near Santa Teresa, I wasn’t sure what awaited us at the drop-off point. We passed a line of cars — construction workers headed home...

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- For the first time, ABC-7 got a behind-the-scenes look at Project Jupiter, the massive data center under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. ABC-7 evening anchor Mauricio Casillas toured the site with photojournalist Jesus Rodriguez. The project, led by tech giant Oracle, is expected

New Mexico AG says hunting outfitter license system is 'unconstitutional,' calls for reform Albuquerque Journal

Scratch-made meals strain APS budgets and workers Albuquerque Journal

Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved an ordinance stating the city will not voluntarily compensate people for golf-ball damage or injuries at its municipal course absent legal liability. New signs will urge golfers to accept responsibility for errant shots. Council also approved airport runway, wildfire vehicle and emergency medical services contracts

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A 28-year-old Deming man faces a first-degree charge of attempted murder after police say he admitted shooting an...

County adds energy-saving solar projects By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Luna County Commissioners celebrated a partnership with Schneider Electri...