News https://tcr.durangoherald.com/section/news/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:50:26 -0600 en-us 30 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/what-mexicos-missing-people-can-teach-america-about-migration-is-focus-of-flc-professors-new-book/ Ben Waddell spent last fall in Guanajuato documenting grassroots efforts to find their disappeared relatives Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 984594fd-ae48-4cb9-92d2-8e655e326948 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/demand-at-food-banks-ramps-up-as-25000-new-mexicans-lose-their-snap/ The amount of food provided by federal TEFAP program, however, has decreased Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:23:28 -0600 7878C5C2-D9E5-4AFD-9842-3648F326E1E2 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/family-members-describe-recent-ice-arrests-in-santa-fe-as-residents-protest/ New Mexico U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls on federal immigrant agents to resume policy of staying away from ‘sensitive places’ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:00 -0600 E244520B-E7D5-48A5-AAA1-681B26162EAE https://tcr.durangoherald.com/aridification-is-here/ The changed climate is inevitable — suffering doesn’t have to be Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:41 -0600 12F76DE5-D621-4BE0-940D-95B85CA15FF2 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-health-officials-warn-of-possible-long-mosquito-season-west-nile-virus-risk/ Residents urged to take precautions against mosquito bites Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:09 -0600 31571A5A-6E4F-4877-B212-EEDF82A7CD55 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/hull-says-he-is-fully-committed-to-stopping-aid-for-texans-seeking-abortions-in-new-mexico/ Republican governor candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken “out of context,” though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:59:56 -0600 40D67033-D681-41E4-BC8F-3FECD95DEA8D https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-should-begin-planning-for-the-2030-census-expert-tells-state-lawmakers/ Houses in tribal, rural communities often don’t have mailing addresses, complicating the federal count. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:51:01 -0600 A2E442E6-DF27-4E2F-956D-A799B421F245 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-u-s-rep-leger-fernandez-denounces-ice-arrest-in-santa-fe-healthcare-clinic-parking-lot/ Congresswoman says ICE told her agents detained eight people in Santa Fe operations Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:37:12 -0600 CCAA316F-A9C8-4721-A36C-6E95BD61EE2F https://tcr.durangoherald.com/former-durango-middle-school-teacher-issued-a-40-year-sentence-for-sex-crimes-against-children/ Federal judge ruled Benjamin Smith will serve maximum time per plea deal conditions Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:26 -0600 261E7352-B5E5-4EF2-BECC-1CBC1E385EDA https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-outspends-most-states-on-benefits-but-struggles-to-find-residents-jobs-report-says/ Just 1 in 11 New Mexico participants works, compared to 1 in 4 nationally Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:50:27 -0600 2380090D-3D32-4727-9A37-3FE6CA305941 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/vehicular-assault-charge-filed-for-aztec-man-suspected-of-hitting-bicyclist-south-of-durango/ The alleged felony will be tried in court Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:43:32 -0600 2A82A89F-E472-410E-8BDD-8AF669E3BB59 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/former-democratic-party-of-new-mexico-official-says-party-leaders-broke-rules-to-force-her-out/ Hoskie is asking a judge to restore her position as party secretary Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:53 -0600 80F126AC-6A05-46C3-99A9-7310EDB3E529 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/eddie-chavez-fills-aztec-commission-seat-vacated-by-former-mayor-padilla/ DiCamillo appointed as interim Public Works director Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:02:44 -0600 5A9632CA-EEBE-4FB1-A670-6A9D35083005 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/driver-arrested-on-suspicion-of-hitting-motorcyclist-and-fleeing-scene-on-u-s-highway-550/ Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:28 -0600 6AF20C26-E5B9-4CB6-A595-1CAC597E8DC8 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexicos-new-legislative-council-service-head-says-hes-eager-to-lead-at-time-of-big-change/ Albuquerque City Clerk Ethan Watson will take over as director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service on Sept. 14, 2026, after the nonpartisan Legislative Council selected him on Friday. Courtesy Ethan Watson New Mexico’s Legislative Council on Friday afternoon... Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:42:40 -0600 5C7D4E1B-2428-46DB-BD2C-3D21BE0D0AF7 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-officials-say-theyre-still-at-an-impasse-with-feds-over-spreading-chromium-plume/ Los Alamos National Laboratory and federal Energy Department have not complied with February lawsuit demands, state says Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:33:21 -0600 E9CF3CAD-9377-448A-AF59-A6438243AF84 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-environment-department-proposes-mandatory-investigations-fixes-for-major-methane-leaks/ Repairs would need to be done within three days of the initial notification Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:23:42 -0600 4CE655E1-413D-4D7B-A54A-318E4ED0E83D https://tcr.durangoherald.com/justice-department-watchdog-to-review-dea-tactic-that-permitted-deadly-fentanyl-to-hit-streets/ Investigation found DEA repeatedly monitored – but did not seize – major fentanyl shipments in N.M. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:12:40 -0600 0D9AE355-8D08-424C-9E74-9413BD9F673F https://tcr.durangoherald.com/democrats-put-south-carolina-1st-new-mexico-4th-in-2028-presidential-nominating-cycle/ The South Carolina delegation’s sign is seen as former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024. Shaun Griswold/Source New Mexico The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:59:30 -0600 B5EB24AC-F11A-4F8E-9369-A5705AC2A18F https://tcr.durangoherald.com/private-equity-firm-returns-13-3m-to-pnms-parent-company-following-criticism/ Deadline for the pending acquisition, which still needs state approval, now mid-2027 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:43:08 -0600 860080C1-CBFF-478E-836F-E128DE306308 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-department-of-health-announces-18th-measles-case-for-2026/ Symptoms typically appear within one to three weeks of exposure Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:13 -0600 1D9E876B-D18D-4A0B-BCC5-F06BD9481A30 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/most-of-new-mexicos-oil-related-water-contamination-in-area-around-chaco-advocate-tells-lawmakers/ 12 of 15 spills that impacted waterways in 2025 were in San Juan County Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:36:22 -0600 3CFD3E18-8762-408A-8C17-452FCFC3A161 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/capital-outlay-system-leaves-navajo-nation-projects-in-limbo-lawmakers-hear/ Projects total over $68 million Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:14:03 -0600 D60A84F2-9784-4B6B-8790-F4AAE3C0B315 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-legislature-needs-to-help-local-governments-permit-more-housing-report-recommends/ Homewise and Mercatus Center call for state incentives, data collection and dedicated housing division Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:57:50 -0600 E7E7D77D-7BB0-403C-AF98-B23201B9691D https://tcr.durangoherald.com/u-s-rep-leger-fernandez-n-m-attorney-general-announce-proposal-aimed-at-unreleased-epstein-files/ While AG’s investigation continues, infighting breaks out on Legislature’s truth commission. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:26:08 -0600 FDA3D44C-26DB-46BE-B18F-E28485EC2E97 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/montezuma-cortez-school-board-rejects-controversial-curriculum-in-4-3-vote/ Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:15:00 -0600 04F222A4-D020-4BB4-8CA1-9230F51BAF04 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-advocates-urge-feds-to-move-barrels-of-radioactive-waste-amid-wildfire-risk/ ‘Bury the Barrels’ campaign urges DOE to comply with state effort to increase New Mexico nuclear waste in repository Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:47:54 -0600 D88C3D87-2CA4-4249-8194-06008C70D0B8 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-house-democrats-announce-plans-to-overhaul-cyfd-in-2027-legislative-session/ Proposals follow state Department of Justice recommending 50 fixes for state child welfare agency. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:15:02 -0600 44E27E59-864C-4E47-87E2-CC370654E10A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-democratic-lawmakers-discuss-possibilities-for-proposed-statewide-data-center-moratori/ Aerial photos taken on June 26, 2026, show the construction site for Project Jupiter, the Oracle and OpenAI data center project planned for southern New Mexico. Courtesy of Alexa Reynaud/Food & Water Watch, with aerial support provided by LightHawk Two... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:40:02 -0600 256E113A-912C-4B69-827C-D2D237CDF170 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-state-ethics-commission-announces-settlement-with-group-behind-project-jupiter-mailers/ The New Mexico State Ethics Commission on Aug. 11, 2026, announced a settlement with Elevate New Mexico, the group behind pro-Project Jupiter mailers that promised $360 million in community investments, $50 million in local water system improvements and “thousands of... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:36:53 -0600 A96AA860-14D6-42B7-9182-53221726E3EB