Rio Arriba County man gets 26 years in prison for murder, rape cases
Kevin Martinez shot and killed his neighbor while on house arrest on charges that he abducted and impregnanted a 14-year-old.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Rio Arriba County assessor candidate charged with DWI
A candidate for the Rio Arriba County Assessor has been arrested on a DWI charge.
May 7, 2026Open source
Rio Arriba County Sheriff receives no confidence vote
A vote of no confidence was delivered to Rio Arriba County Sheriff Lorenzo Aguilar, citing several concerns regarding training, leadership and quotas.
May 7, 2026Open source
Rio Arriba County assessor candidate charged with aggravated DWI in Española
Democratic County Assessor Candidate, Josie Valdez, faces an aggravated DWI charge after police said she crashed into a light pole.
May 7, 2026Open source
Rio Arriba County commissioner, land grant activist vows to fight uranium drilling
Moises Morales of Canjilon assails a proposal for exploratory uranium drilling, citing potential widespread impacts to the Rio Chama watershed.
May 6, 2026Open source
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 41
Two Democrats will face off to represent New Mexico House District 41, which includes Rio Arriba Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos.
May 4, 2026Open source
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USDA confirms two more cases found in Texas and New Mexico. See where else the parasite fly iswdsu
With the four new confirmed cases, there are now six active cases of the screwworm in the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in dog
New Mexico agriculture officials on Monday confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm, detected in a Lea County dog.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas confirms 5 New World screwworm cases as federal response intensifies
New cases involving a calf in La Salle County, a dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico, and a goat in Gillespie County bring Texas' total to five confirmed det...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Santa Fe-area pool inspections, March 1-May 31
Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model Aquatic Health C...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico regulators get recommendation to void PNM-Blackstone stock sale
Hearing examiners call the $400 million stock sale "unlawful" and recommend the PRC force the companies to "unwind" it.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Taos News welcomes newsroom intern
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students are joining a growing mission to ensure the future vitality of local newspapers in New Mexico — inclu...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Back-to-school vaccinations to be offered in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health's 'Got Shots' clinics will be offered statewide from June 13 through Aug. 29
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Understanding Monsoons: New Mexico's deadliest weather season
Monsoon season is New Mexico’s deadliest weather season, bringing everything from thunderstorms to flash floods. The KOAT 7 Weather Team will help prepare...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Saturday night forecast: Hot and dry for the next few days
A hot and mostly dry stretch will build across New Mexico, with highs in the 90s around Albuquerque and near 100 degrees in southeast New Mexico.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico eases rules for in-home daycare to meet child care demand
New Mexico still needs about 12,000 child care spots, and a new law could make it easier for more in-home day cares to open.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Seven Cabins Fire reaches 90% containment
The Seven Cabins Fire has reached 90% containment after burning 31,870 acres in the Capitan Mountains in southern New Mexico.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Hantavirus outbreak abroad prompts reminder about risk in New Mexico
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship that resulted in three deaths and up to a dozen infections has heightened awareness about a virus...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Smoking declines, vaping increases in New Mexico
Fewer New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes, but more are using e-cigarettes, according to a New Mexico Department of Health press release. The percentage...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
DEA talks about fentanyl and new drugs that are causing deadly exposures
Two recent fentanyl-related incidents in New Mexico have led to multiple deaths and hospitalizations, highlighting the growing dangers of the drug and its im...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Route 66 centennial caravan to highlight history and preservation
A centennial caravan will travel Route 66 from June 6 to June 25, celebrating the iconic road’s history, preservation, and cultural significance across eig...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland will try to defend Democratic dominance in New Mexico in a race that could make her the first female Native American governor of...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Tucson Sugar Skulls moving in positive direction ahead of home battle with New Mexico
With the Arizona Wildcats football team in attendance, the Tucson Sugar Skulls host the New Mexico Chupacabras on Sunday following an encouraging win over th...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Truchas is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Region: New Mexico
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87578
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USDA confirms two more cases found in Texas and New Mexico. See where else the parasite fly iswdsu
With the four new confirmed cases, there are now six active cases of the screwworm in the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in dog
New Mexico agriculture officials on Monday confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm, detected in a Lea County dog.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas confirms 5 New World screwworm cases as federal response intensifies
New cases involving a calf in La Salle County, a dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico, and a goat in Gillespie County bring Texas' total to five confirmed det...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Santa Fe-area pool inspections, March 1-May 31
Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model Aquatic Health C...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico regulators get recommendation to void PNM-Blackstone stock sale
Hearing examiners call the $400 million stock sale "unlawful" and recommend the PRC force the companies to "unwind" it.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Taos News welcomes newsroom intern
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students are joining a growing mission to ensure the future vitality of local newspapers in New Mexico — inclu...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Back-to-school vaccinations to be offered in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health's 'Got Shots' clinics will be offered statewide from June 13 through Aug. 29
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Understanding Monsoons: New Mexico's deadliest weather season
Monsoon season is New Mexico’s deadliest weather season, bringing everything from thunderstorms to flash floods. The KOAT 7 Weather Team will help prepare...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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