New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) announced that President/Superintendent Voris McBurnette was awarded the Royal Fort of Prince of Beira Medal, the highest distinction conferred by the military police of Rondônia, Brazil.

Chaves County Commissioners provided citizens with two public hearing periods to express their views about the proposed 0.125% Local Option Gr…

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), 2401 12th St. NW, in Albuquerque is having a special free event commemorating its opening 50 years a…

The New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus on Wednesday congratulated Heidi Overton, a Gallup native, on her nomination by President Donald Trump…

Filming today, "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" explores how innovative housing finance structures resolve complex housing challenges facing modern communities. Hous…

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon has been named the recipient of the 31st Annual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence, the National Cent…

One of life's most valuable lessons doesn't come from a textbook — it comes from learning how to manage money wisely. Whether it's a few dollars earned from chores, mo…

CLOVIS — On average, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office declined to respond to dispatch calls an average of once a month in the past year.

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing a rise in demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling through the state.

Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally …

Investigation identified one gun used in 17 different crimes

Just 1 in 11 New Mexico participants works, compared to 1 in 4 nationally

A new lawsuit from a former Democratic Party of New Mexico secretary accuses top party officials of wrongfully pushing her out of the position after she voiced concern…

Request comes amid complaints that rescheduled hearing leaves project opponents too little time to prepare

Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) recently released findings about the 2026 primary election, where the organization mobilized 42 observers to assess six different e…

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently launched a groundbreaking national research study examining the impact caring for a spouse or partner with dementi…

The New Mexico Environment Department has expanded access to free well water testing for New Mexicans who rely on private wells for their drinking water.

Verizon’s multiple fiber cuts that disrupted data, voice, texting and home internet service across Albuquerque, Santa Fe and other parts of New Mexico last week show t…

The New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMFLB) recently participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, joining agricultural…

Those impacted by the flood of October 2024 know how problematic and labor-intensive it is to file an insurance claim and — on top of that — deal with FEMA, the Federa…

For victims of crime, whether it is a school shooting or domestic violence, it is often difficult for witnesses or victims to cope with the aftermath, which may be rec…

The Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce (RHCC) has announced the dates for the 38th annual Piñata Fest. It is scheduled for Sept. 11 and 12 daily from noon to 10 p.m. …

This week marked the start of discussions at the committee-level of city government about constructing a new adult center.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Wildlife Commission is holding a meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Friday at the New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Building, 80…

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has launched a pilot program — NewHome Rate Advantage — offering a permanent 1% interest rate buydown on a fixed-rate 30-year first mo…

Several people spoke to the Roswell City Council about the proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 0.25% for local economic development endeavors during a sp…

SANTA FE — On Friday, the bipartisan Legislative Council selected Ethan Watson as the new Director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service (LCS). Watson currentl…

New Mexico has risen in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state’s continued investment in tuition-free col…

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Bataan Lake: The most recent report was received on July 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass when usin…

The Roswell city government will double the amount of Lodgers' Tax allocated to sponsor the upcoming Nancy Lopez Legacy Celebration.

A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell began Monday, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

The Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico (CUFNM) is pleased to announce the recent election of a new member to its Board of Directors and the appointment of its board…

The cleaning of the tunnel on U.S. 82 between Cloudcroft and Alamogordo takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, weather permitting, according to a New Mexico Dep…

The jubilant mood of New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) employees was infectious as they explored the new Chaves County Public Health building on South Garden Ave…

An unvaccinated adult in Eddy County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico this year to 18, according to a pre…

Who has the best outdoor pitch? The Adventure Pitch Fest returns to the Albuquerque Rail Yards on Nov. 6. Applications will close on Sept. 30. This event brings togeth…

The annual Thrill The World Dance and Bazaar is returning to Roswell. The community event’s mission is to bring family-friendly activities back to residents. The event…

Some unscheduled discussion and public comments during the Roswell City Council meeting this week were emotional, with local social media posts unharnessing concern an…

Low snowpack, early spring heat created early runoff

Jemez Historic Site will host its annual celebration for Pueblo Independence Day. The celebration begins early Sunday morning with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jeme…

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDOW) recently announced the acquisition of nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley, protecting critical habitat for native f…

The three remaining routes for the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) have been canceled, including one that would have run through eastern New M…

Young people can make a difference, one step at a time

A new $7.9 million public health office opens on Friday in Roswell, giving Chaves County residents a larger, modern space for family and children's medical services, v…

There was no grass on the Lions Hondo Little League baseball field in 1956. There was no restroom, a stand that could seat maybe 20 people and a fence made of staves.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) last week implemented a key change to its public comment portal to protect members of the public from any fraud…

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite President Trump’s executive order signed Monday, accor…

It is that time of the year again — when Gila Wildlife Rescue starts to get calls about baby deer during the fawning months of July through August.

SILVER CITY — A historic Catholic church in Grant County is officially no more, after years of no services and deterioration of the building.

Following a supplier-initiated recall by Ron's Home Style Foods, Albertsons Companies has announced the voluntarily recall of 59 store-made items due to possible salmo…

‘Bury the Barrels’ campaign urges DOE to comply with state effort to increase New Mexico nuclear waste in repository

Two Democratic New Mexico state lawmakers pitched a panel of their colleagues on taking up a data center moratorium in the 2027 legislative session.

Can you believe we're already approaching the end of summer? Across Chaves County, the longer days and warmer temperatures have brought another busy harvest season for…

SANTA FE — New Mexico will direct $700 million into college and university infrastructure starting this fall, as the Higher Education Department begins a multiyear rol…

Would it be better to have more data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) storage and processing sites or to reduce our reliance on computers and mobile devices?