The Town of Mountainair will host a community breast cancer walk Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at Chavez Park. The event honors breast cancer survivors, patients and those who have died from the disease, as well as recognizing all cancers affecting community members and their families, according to Municipal Judge Michelle Archuleta. Participants will […]
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All three Democratic hopefuls for governor support medical compacts
The three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor say that they back the idea of having New Mexico join interstate medical compacts, an item that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-NM, hopes the Legislature will take up in the upcoming special session. On Thursday, one of the Democratic hopefuls for governor, Bernalillo County District Attorney […]
New Mexico declares end to measles outbreak that infected 100 people
New Mexico health officials declared an end to the state’s measles outbreak Friday, more than seven months after the first case was reported in February. The New Mexico Department of Health said the outbreak, which began Feb. 14, is over after 42 days passed without new cases. The last cases were reported in Santa Fe […]
National Park Service to host Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta
The National Park Service will host the 2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta from Oct. 4-12, celebrating the cultural heritage of the volcanic landscape. The opening weekend at the national preserve located at 39201 NM-4 in Jemez Springs features guided ranger programs, art activities, guest speakers and demonstrations by tribal artisans. Artists and educators will offer […]
Moriarty set for its biggest Pinto Bean Fiesta
With harvest season in full swing, the City of Moriarty is preparing for one of its most beloved and long-standing traditions. The Pinto Bean Fiesta kicks off Friday and is shaping up to be the biggest in the festival’s decades-long history. The fiesta, which began in 1987, starts Friday with a Hot Air Balloon Glow […]
Dineh Benally pleads guilty in Estancia marijuana scheme, using illegal Chinese workers
A man who operated large-scale marijuana growing operations on the Navajo Nation and near Estancia pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple federal charges, including drug trafficking, immigration violations and environmental crimes. Dineh Benally, who ran what prosecutors called an elaborate scheme involving Chinese investors and illegal workers, agreed to plead guilty to nine counts in U.S. […]
Report: New Mexico Medicaid more expensive, with diminished quality
Access to healthcare services in New Mexico has, in many cases, not improved, and the burdens on the state’s Medicaid have increased in recent years, according to a new report. Staff from the Legislative Finance Committee discussed the findings from the 2025 Medicaid Accountability Report with state lawmakers on Tuesday during an interim committee meeting […]
77-year-old survives plague in Bernalillo County
A 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County has contracted plague, marking the second case reported in New Mexico this year, state health officials announced Wednesday. The man was hospitalized and has since been discharged, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. No deaths from plague have been reported in the state in 2025. Plague is […]
Sandia Pueblo, MRGCD set to sign Corrales siphon agreement
It’s time to cross some “T’s” and dot some “I’s,” so construction crews can get to work on a long-awaited replacement of the Corrales siphon. Thursday, representatives of the Pueblo of Sandia and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are expected to sign an agreement that clears the way for the work. The siphon directs […]
Community fundraiser draws 300+ to Bernalillo park
More than 300 people gathered Saturday at Rotary Park for the third annual Enchantment Games, a community fundraiser that raised money for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy while showcasing local music and activities. The event featured backyard game tournaments including cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball. Four local music acts performed throughout the day: […]

