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The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) is condemning the Albuquerque Journal for publishing an editorial cartoon that it says relies on racist stereotypes to depict New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna. The cartoon, created by editorial cartoonist John Trever, appeared in the newspaper's Sunday, Nov....
A New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot an armed suspect following a foot chase and struggle when the man allegedly pulled a handgun and fired during an Oct. 3 encounter in Albuquerque. Body camera footage shows the confrontation unfolding while a film crew from the TV series COPS accompanying...
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – Five people have been sentenced in federal court for their part in a drug trafficking organization that transported fentanyl and methamphetamine from Arizona to New Mexico and laundered drug money proceeds to Mexico. According to court documents, starting in July of 2022 to June 2023,...
Western New Mexico University’s J. Cloyd Miller Library is among the institutions expected to benefit from voter-approved General Obligation Bond 2 funding for public and tribal libraries across New Mexico. The funding will help libraries expand collections, purchase books and strengthen digital access to educational and research resources. At WNMU, the investment will support the library’s role in providing academic materials, research tools and learning resources for students, faculty and the surrounding community. The statewide bond funding is intended to strengthen library services and expand access to information for residents in both urban and rural communities.
New Mexico elects first Native American woman governor. The 2026 midterm elections brought some major changes to the U.S., with many governors making history and Democrats winning control of the chambers of the U.S. Congress. And in other major, first-time news, a woman won the Navajo Nation presidential race. Crystalyne...
UNM receives an estimated $55 million, its largest gift ever, from anonymous donor. For the second time this year, the University of New Mexico has received its largest donation in history. This time, it’s an estimated $55 million from the estate of an anonymous donor, which will fund a variety of initiatives across a range of disciplines.
SANTA FE – In New Mexico, the odds are you know someone with prediabetes; you may even have it yourself and not realize it. Prediabetes is a warning sign you are at risk of developing diabetes, which is the sixth leading cause of death in New Mexico. Twenty-four percent of New Mexico adults over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with the disease. Diabetes significantly increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health conditions.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s acting secretary told state lawmakers on Tuesday that he has one big ask of them for the upcoming legislative session: authorizing speed enforcement cameras in highway construction zones.
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The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department will hold a public hearing on Dec. 3, 2026, regarding a proposal to require co-pays for high-earning families who participate in the state’s universal childcare program. Above, Olga Grays reads to children in her class at Mrs. Olga's Daycare in Las Cruces in September of 2026. (Photo by Leah Romero for Source NM)
Lori Martinez will serve the remainder of former State House Representative Joanne Ferrary's term. The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners appointed Martinez to the House District 37 seat during its Nov. 10 meeting. The appointment will last through Dec. 31 before Martinez is sworn in to serve the full term she was elected to. Martinez defeated Republican Isabella Solis in the Midterm Election . "I'm honored and happy to be here thank you," Martinez said. County Clerk and Secretary of State-elect Amanda López Askin conducted the swearing in ceremony during the meeting. Martinez chose the Bible, the U.S. Constitution and the New Mexico Constitution for the ceremony and was joined by her daughter. The House District 37 seat has been vacant since Ferrary announced her retirement in July 2026. Since Ferrary's retirement, state Democrats have pressured the county commissioners to appoint the position while Republicans urged the board to leave the seat vacant until after the election. The Board determined in September that the seat would remain vacant until after the Election. County begins process to appoint treasurer, clerk positions The board determined that it will begin to accept applications for County Clerk and County Treasurer with the
Are you familiar with the Navajo Code Talkers who served during World War II? New Mexico will soon build a structure honoring more than 400 Navajo marines who played a vital role in wartime communications. The Office of the Governor announced that the state and Navajo Preparatory School will hold a historic groundbreaking for the Navajo Code Talkers Museum on December 1 in Farmington.
Emily Proud and Chip Patterson discuss UNLV vs New Mexico on CBS Sports HQ.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico State University has released a new screwworm guide as cases increase around the state. The free guide is designed to help readers understand what the parasite is and its threats. New Mexico currently has 41 confirmed cases in Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Eddy and Sierra counties. […]
As locals lined the sidewalks in Santa Fe for a Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, some vets used the moment to reflect on their service and struggles.
A federal land-use plan that could open 97% of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Carlsbad field office to energy and mineral leasing is facing formal pushback from conservation groups who say regulators never seriously weighed the risks to one of New Mexico's most treasured landscapes. The revised Carlsbad Resource Management Plan touches ground that includes Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a sprawling network of caves tied to underground water supplies that southeastern New Mexico communities rely on.
Cover Photo Caption: Povy Bigbee was named a 2026 Matriarch of New Mexico Agriculture during Ag Day 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 7. She is pictured here (l-r) with NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) interim dean Dr. Jon Boren, John Bigbee, New Mexico Department of Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte, and NMSU President Dr. Valerio Ferme. (Photo courtesy of New Mexico Department of Agriculture)
New Mexico’s state auditor plans new cybersecurity testing for local governments.
Most of New Mexico will stay quiet through Thursday, with patchy fog possible around Roswell, Hagerman, Farmington and the San Juan Valley.