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First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of...
“I’ve taken a very pragmatic approach to solving problems up in Rio Rancho,” said Hull, a former business executive for a commercial crating company and a motorhome resale business. “That’s how we want to approach the issues in New Mexico.” Three...

Industry plugs its wells | Opinion
Jim Winchester, Executive Director of Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico Beginning Oct. 20, the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission will stage a rulemaking to consider proposals by radical environmental groups to impose significant...

Fight over water intensifies as Colorado River dries up
What was once a mighty river flowing from Colorado through the Grand Canyon all the way down to the Gulf of California in Mexico has been reduced to a trickle that barely reaches the ocean. Experts warn the river basin is at a breaking point,...
BOK Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings
TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The third quarter earnings release can be viewed here:...

Criminal Illegal Alien and Suspected Tren de Aragua gang Member Who Was Living with a New Mexico Judge Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearms and Destroying Evidence
Judge, who provided safe haven to suspected Tren de Aragua gang member released into the country by the Biden Administration, faces criminal charges WASHINGTON – Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien and suspected Tren de Aragua gang...

New Mexico lowrider work featured in Washington DC museum
Santa Fe photographer lowrider work featured in Washington D.C. SEVEN NEWS. A LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER JUST REACHED A MAJOR MILESTONE. HER IMAGES OF LOWRIDERS AND THEIR CULTURE ARE NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN...
This year’s statewide ballot measures were written at the highest reading level since 2017
Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 23, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: This year’s statewide ballot measures were written at the highest reading level since 2017 A look at local battleground elections...

THURS: Malicious prosecution lawsuit by Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting moves to federal court, + More
Malicious prosecution lawsuit by Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting moves to federal court - By Morgan Lee, Associated Press A lawsuit by actor Alec Baldwin alleging malicious prosecution in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of...
First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his campaign. Gregg Hull on Friday outlined priorities, including...

Twenty-Seven States Preparing To Cut Off Food Assistance as Federal Funds Run Dry Due to Government Shutdown
Millions of Americans who rely on food stamp programs will face the danger of their benefits being cut off next month as the government shutdown drags on. The current shutdown has led to the first in nearly two decades that the Supplemental...

El Pasoan Robert Rios to be inducted into Lowrider…
El Paso native Robert Rios’ induction into Lowrider Magazine’s Hall of Fame is a testament to the skills he honed over the years and to the legacy of love for the culture that he shared with his father. The Andress High School graduate will be...

Nearly 120 New Mexico National Guardsmen deploy to the border
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Almost 120 New Mexico National Guardsmen from the 126th Military Police Company left for a one-year federal active duty deployment to the southern border. While at the border, the national guardsmen will be helping...
Yazzie/Martinez Draft Plan Angers New Mexico Indigenous Education Experts and Advocates
Details By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth October 17, 2025 Indigenous education experts and advocates are outraged over the state’s draft action plan for improving education, which they say lacks detail and fails to meaningfully incorporate...

Letters to the Editor, October 2025
Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. A SPECIAL “SPECIAL ISSUE” What an amazing and information-filled issue (“Who Controls Our Food?” September...

The Creepiest Place To Dine And Drink In Every US State
'Tis the season to get spooky, and around this time of year, Halloween-themed decorations and pop-ups take over many restaurants and bars around the country. Yet there are places in every state that serve up spooky vibes year-round. For the horror...
First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
Thousands protest in Santa Fe, Albuquerque for No Kings day
Thousands marched from downtown Santa Fe to the Roundhouse for No Kings day on Saturday, Oct. 18. Julia Goldberg/Source NM × ‘We just need to keep doing this’ Thousands of protesters converged in downtown Santa Fe mid-morning Saturday, Oct. 18,...

Bank Worker Organizing Gains Ground
Image Credit: Drazen Zigic on iStock US bank worker unions have been a rarity. But that’s changing. In 2020, 113 employees at California’s Beneficial State Bank voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in 2020, leading to the...

‘Massive Legal Siege’ Against Social Media Companies Looms
Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in U.S. courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest social media companies. The blizzard of...

Where to watch NFL and College Football for free this week
Fans looking to watch Week 9 of college football and Week 8 of the NFL without Streameast can turn to a variety of other streaming services to get their football fix. As sports fans seek legal alternatives for upcoming games, several streaming...