A look back at local history for the week Aug. 25-31 “Ole Flood Bar” at Gateway Downs, 1974. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for… August 21, 2025
Farmington author writes about downwinders in ‘Fatal Winds’ Roberta Summers earns International Impact Book Award August 21, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Apply safety rules to more trains carrying flammable cargo, lawmakers urge When a BNSF freight train carrying six cars of liquefied petroleum gas derailed near Manuelito, New Mexico, in 2024, the… August 21, 2025
Convenience store clerk alerts Farmington police to alleged drunken driver Tallman arrested for 6th DWI after reportedly purchasing beer August 21, 2025
New Mexico child welfare systems haven’t improved in last half year, arbiter finds State says it has trouble finding enough foster families August 21, 2025
Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured Man reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive August 21, 2025
N.M. to release $40 million for projects to treat brackish water Plan is to treat salty waters in aquifers August 21, 2025
New Mexico oil lease sale breaks records, brings in $256 million for schools The royalty rate for new state land leases was raised from 20% to 25% in June August 21, 2025
‘The City will not give in to bullying:’ ABQ defends immigrant policies after DOJ threat Mayor Tim Keller, center, at the signing of an executive order on Monday, July 21. This week, Keller defended the… August 21, 2025
Conservationists: Ending lesser prairie chicken protections could set a troubling precedent Fossil fuel, ag industry contributed to species’ habitat loss in Eastern New Mexico August 21, 2025
U.S. Federal Credit Union announces $20,000 in grants to support classrooms Grants will bring financial literacy and wellness to classrooms statewide August 20, 2025
Student, faculty exhibition to be displayed at San Juan College Different realms of art will be shown August 20, 2025
Documentary on Chokecherry Massacre protests is in research stage Cream Productions seeks video footage, home movies and visual materials August 20, 2025
Youth-Adult Partnership to elevate youth voices in public health Department of Health launches program that will train youth toward resilience August 20, 2025
Weapon found on jailed suspect in Farmington double-homicide Whittenberg charged with another felony in weapons possession case August 20, 2025
Democratic state lawmakers slam Trump tariffs and GOP economics Speaker Martinez: tariffs and trade wars are raising the prices of groceries August 20, 2025
2025 football season kicks off Friday with full slate of games Defending Class 4A champion Bloomfield opens at home against Belen, Navajo Prep tackles Shiprock, Piedra Vista opens season at home… August 20, 2025
League of Women Voters ‘disappointed’ after two Democratic legislators quit redistricting task force Glass ceiling of the Roundhouse rotunda in Santa Fe. Mia Casas/KUNMcca The League of Women Voters of New Mexico criticized… August 20, 2025
Jason Eck timeline begins with new hope for New Mexico Lobos Team faces uphill task with in competitive Mountain West Conference August 20, 2025
New Mexico officials unveil first wave of improvements for Las Vegas water treatment facility State stepped in to help fast-track project after recent floods, water shutoff August 20, 2025
Bobcats kick season off the right way with 3-0 win over Montezuma-Cortez Pair of second half goals help Bloomfield top Panthers in shutout victory August 20, 2025
New Mexico economists predict $485 million in ‘new’ money for next year’s state budget Lawmakers say the continued revenue increase provides cushion against federal cuts, uncertainty August 20, 2025
Micro sprint action headlined busy weekend at Kart Kanyon Kasen Stringfellow (10x), Khloé Tenski (5) and Derrick Black (72) battle in the Non-Wing Micro sprint race, Friday, August 15,… August 20, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with… August 20, 2025
