Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon from Oil, Gas, and Mining

SANTA FE—A group of New Mexico lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to permanently protect Chaco Canyon and its surrounding region from future oil, gas, and mineral development— a move that comes as national energy policy pivots sharply toward increased domestic extraction.

March 2025 Indictments

Crystal Darlene Gallegos has been indicted on the charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (fourth degree injury), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (fourth degree felony), and residential burglary (third degree felony).

Milan Police Raise Impaired Driving Awareness

With April being alcohol awareness month, the Milan Police Department wanted to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse and the dangers and consequences of driving while impaired.

Supreme Court Restores Child Abuse Conviction of Fence Lake Cult Leader

FENCE LAKE, N.M. – The New Mexico Supreme Court has reinstated the child abuse conviction of Deborah Green, a cofounder of the Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps cult in Fence Lake, New Mexico, reversing a lower court’s decision that had ordered her release and dismissed her charges.

Pet of the Week

This week’s pet of the week is a sweet, gentle dog named Lotus. We believe she is about 2.5 years old. She's microchipped, spayed and current on all vaccinations. She's shy at first but loves cuddles after she's comfortable with her human. Lotus is looking for her furever home.

Drought Disaster in Cibola

CIBOLA COUNTY – An apparent discrepancy in drought designation data for Cibola County has raised concerns among residents and local officials, as tree mortality across the state continues to climb and wildfire risks remain elevated.On April 18, the U.S.

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