The Santa Fe New Mexican

10/09/2025

An Indigenous People's Day celebration, music, a movie set flea market and more fun and culture in Santa Fe this weekend.

10/08/2025

In an effort to address the dangerous — and sometimes deadly — walk released inmates face on their way from the Santa Fe County jail, the county and Blue Bus are teaming up to offer free on-demand rides beginning Tuesday.

Jail staff will help released inmates schedule rides, and the county will cover the usual $1 fare, making the rides free.

10/08/2025

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division on Monday announced Cortney Wands as the new state archaeologist.

Most recently Wands worked as an archaeological reviewer, overseeing the effects of new development on historic and archaeological resources.

10/08/2025

A group of New Mexico legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent state funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters have left many of the locally governed, historic communities struggling.

Legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters have left some struggling.

10/08/2025

OUR VIEW: For lawmakers interested in passing memorials, take care to set reasonable deadlines and pay attention to work being done. Otherwise, what’s the point? For the health of pollinators in our state, we need action.

New Mexico needs to stop studying so much and start doing. Case in point: a memorial passed by the Legislature last year to convene a working group to develop a

10/08/2025

Albuquerque’s police chief announced Tuesday the agency will seek an independent review of its investigation into the September 2024 hanging death of a Black man that has spurred concerns from community members and his family in recent days.

The hanging death of 28-year-old Jayvon Maurice Givan was ruled a su***de last year and surfaced in recent days, spurring concerns.

10/08/2025

The owners of a medium-security prison near Hobbs have notified public officials another “corrections client” will occupy the facility in the wake of it having been emptied of state inmates in May.

A battle could be brewing over the future of a now-empty prison whose owners have expressed interest in contracting with ICE.

10/08/2025

RINGSIDE SEAT: Leroy Trujillo, running for an open seat in District 2, told the truth about holding a city job. The communications director once cast doubt on his story.

Leroy Trujillo, running for an open seat in District 2, told the truth about holding a city job. The communications director once cast doubt on his story.

10/08/2025

As a bill that would provide New Mexico children with access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to await Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature, new federal recommendations allow the state to purchase the shots for kids immediately.

Recommendations approved by the CDC allow the state Department of Health to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children immediately.

10/08/2025

A rockslide near Anderson Overlook on N.M. 502 has prompted Los Alamos County police to close one lane of traffic on the highway, also known as Main Hill Road.

It was unclear how long the closure will remain in place, according to a 9 a.m. post on the police department's Facebook.

10/08/2025

Santa Fe County Commissioner Justin Greene remains the fundraising front-runner in the Santa Fe mayor’s race, reporting nearly $120,000 in contributions. He’s the only candidate in the Nov. 4 municipal election to crack $100,000 so far.

Greene has raised $119,887, according to campaign finance filings published Monday, followed by JoAnne Vigil Coppler and Tarin Nix.

10/08/2025

Rebecca Sorensen is making a name for herself, having guided the Blue Griffins to an 11-4 record. Not only is Prep off to a strong start, but it enters this week ranked fifth in 3A with the promise of a return to the state tournament.

Rebecca Sorensen never thought coaching was in her blood — especially coaching volleyball.