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Tri-Cities

Volunteers to tackle Chokecherry Canyon illegal dumping

Annual cleanup aims to clear public washes ahead of major off-road festival

August 20, 2026

Tri-Cities

New Mexico attorney general talks social media and Epstein files during San Juan and McKinley counties visit

Brings message of child safety and victim protections

August 19, 2026

Sports

Rocky Long hopes to instill new confidence in Bayfield football

Wolverines open season on the road Friday night at Aztec

August 19, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man allegedly strikes woman and dog with pickup

Cane Corso terrier dies from injuries

August 19, 2026

AP New Mexico

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

Overton attended medical school at the University of New Mexico

August 19, 2026

Local News

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

August 19, 2026

New Mexico

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

August 19, 2026

AP New Mexico

Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests

Community can comment until Sept. 21

August 19, 2026

Sports

Bobcats earn hard-fought win in volleyball season home opener

Grants High's Kiana Guzman (8) goes up for a kill while being defended by Bloomfield's Kailani Mariano (10) during a…

August 19, 2026

AP New Mexico

‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum

Museum planned for Navajo Preparatory School‘s campus in Farmington

August 18, 2026

Local News

Vehicular assault charge filed for Aztec man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

The alleged felony will be tried in court

August 18, 2026

New Mexico

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

August 18, 2026

Tri-Cities

Eddie Chavez fills Aztec Commission seat vacated by former Mayor Padilla

DiCamillo appointed as interim Public Works director

August 18, 2026

Local News

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

August 18, 2026

AP New Mexico

Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico convicted in federal fraud case

Williams Stapleton could face decades in federal prison when sentenced

August 17, 2026

AP Sports

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25

Southeastern Conference leads preseason polling with nine ranked teams

August 17, 2026

New Mexico

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

August 17, 2026

AP New Mexico

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.

August 17, 2026

Sports

Juarez, Matilda’s Mark roll to stirring win in Lincoln Stakes

Jockey Alfredo Juarez, Jr. guides Matilda's Mark to a 2-length win in the $75,000 Lincoln Stakes, Sunday, August 16, 2026…

August 17, 2026

AP New Mexico

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

Milestone comes about a week after Lake Mead also hit a historic low

August 17, 2026

Sports

Scorpions prepared for tall task as prep football season opens

Farmington High's Camden Castelli reaches and leaps for a high snap from center during offensive drills, Wednesday, August 12. 2026…

August 17, 2026

New Mexico

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…

August 17, 2026

Tri-Cities

Beyond the bid: San Juan County junior livestock show supports students in agriculture

Buyers pay premium prices for livestock in support of showmanship and yearlong work

August 16, 2026

Sports

Crowded field of local teams chase playoffs in girls soccer

Aztec's Leighton Engle takes possession of a loose ball while being closely defended by Bloomfield's Renee Himes during a Class…

August 16, 2026