New Mexico Supreme Court sides with Dow in appeal to stay on the June ballot The New Mexico Supreme Court directed the Secretary of State's Office to put Rep. Rebecca Dow's name on the June ballot.

State Rep. Rebecca Dow is back on the June primary ballot after she won her appeal before the New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday. sfnm.co/48UZtbN

Want to know more about fireworks? Show up for meeting Anyone with an opinion on the Fourth of July fireworks show at Franklin E. Miles Park has the opportunity Wednesday to show up and speak up about the upcoming event.

Anyone with an opinion on the Fourth of July fireworks show at Franklin E. Miles Park has the opportunity Wednesday to show up and speak up about the upcoming event. sfnm.co/3QeRfVN

Federal government considers prescribed burns hazard pay for firefighters The recommended 25% differential comes as the government plans an ambitious prescribed fire regime for the next two years.

Thousands of acres of New Mexico’s national forests were treated with prescribed fire by early March this year. Soon, that work could come with a pay bump. sfnm.co/48azblJ

'Mr. Santa Fe Indian School' transformed Indigenous education Joseph Abeyta, longtime superintendent of the school, died April 10 at his home in Santa Clara Pueblo. He was 83 years old.

Joseph Abeyta served as superintendent of Santa Fe Indian School for 32 years, the longest tenure in the school’s history. He became known for his love, commitment and conviction that “Indian people deserve the best." Abeyta died April 10 at age 83. sfnm.co/3QqJDPW

More dry, warm, critical fire weather ahead for New Mexico Above-normal temperatures are expected to last through at least Wednesday, while dry storms are possible Tuesday.

Wind and dry weather conditions will again pose a critical fire risk this week for the Land of Enchantment. sfnm.co/3OUsRIu

Edgewood, Santa Fe County officials reenter negotiations for emergency services The town and county agreed to hold closed-door discussions, with observers present, on a new deal for EMS and fire services.

Santa Fe County Manager Greg Shaffer has reentered negotiations with Edgewood officials to determine whether the town will be able to continue to receive county emergency medical and fire services under a new agreement. sfnm.co/4cV1uau

Bird rebounds from rough all-star meet to sweep sprints, long jump at Wildcat Relays Corey Bird’s week didn’t start well, but the Santa Fe Indian School senior track and field athlete rebounded quite nicely.

Athlete of the Week: After finishing ninth out of 10 competitors in the long jump at the Marylin Sepulveda Meet of Champions on April 13, Santa Fe Indian School's Corey Bird responded with a clean sweep of four events at the Questa Wildcat Relays on Friday. sfnm.co/4cxSIPL

Hall says staying with Lobos ‘felt right’ despite interest from Duke, Kansas, UConn, other major programs At the end of the day, the allure — and the monstrous payday that certainly would have come with it — of playing for college basketball’s most storied programs wasn’t

At the end of the day, the allure — and the monstrous payday that certainly would have come with it — of playing for college basketball’s most storied programs wasn’t enough to drag Jake Hall away from New Mexico. sfnm.co/3Oy5Vic

Mexican fusion restaurant Versos set for early May opening at downtown Santa Fe hotel The menu at Versos will rely on such staples as chile and maize while also developing new versions of ancient flavors.

A new Mexican fusion restaurant is set to open in downtown Santa Fe this May that will feature a mix of Indigenous cuisine with modern Northern Mexican dishes, resulting in a menu that “will make you feel at home.” sfnm.co/4tYSXsL

Rio Arriba County child abuse, assault case dropped over lack of body cam footage A woman decries the decision, saying neither the man she accuses nor the agencies that failed her family will be held accountable.

It's been nearly a year after Brittany Serna's plea for help in a domestic violence case and she's grown increasingly frustrated. Not only will her aggressor never be held accountable, but neither will the criminal justice agencies she believes failed her. sfnm.co/4e0LkgS

What-an-opening at Whataburger Whataburger made its Santa Fe debut Monday, opening to a large crowd and offering a Whataburger Swag Bag to its first customers.

Photo feature: Whataburger made its Santa Fe debut Monday, opening to a large crowd and offering a Whataburger Swag Bag to its first customers. sfnm.co/41IOMFB

Santa Fe police allege driver in fatal pedestrian crash 'impaired on marijuana' Police suspect a young woman charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal weekend crash was impaired on cannabis.

Santa Fe police allege a driver accused of striking and killing a pedestrian early Sunday morning admitted to officers she had used cannabis shortly before the crash. sfnm.co/3Qzgty4

Man facing charges after Santa Fe Allsup's fight, stabbing Police accused Alberto Velasquez-Rivera, 36, of stabbing an Allsup's employee in the chest during a fight Sunday afternoon.

A 36-year-old man accused of stabbing an employee of a south Santa Fe Allsup’s during a fight outside the gas station Sunday is facing criminal charges. sfnm.co/4toULeG

Opponents to Camino La Tierra development mobilize for legal fight Santa Fe County land use hearing officer Taylor Hartstein is set to issue a recommendation next week on requests for variances for the project.

Residents opposed to a controversial housing development near the popular La Tierra Trails north of Santa Fe have organized against the proposal with a website and a GoFundMe campaign. sfnm.co/4dVi8Yx

Former U.S. diplomat Brian Naranjo speaks on U.S.-Venezuela conflicts ahead of Santa Fe talk Brian Naranjo, a former U.S. diplomat, joins the latest episode of "Conversations Different" to discuss his views on the U.S.-Venezuela conflicts ahead of his talk in Santa Fe.

Brian Naranjo, a former U.S. diplomat with New Mexico roots, joins the latest podcast episode of "Conversations Different" to discuss his views on the recent U.S.-Venezuela conflicts ahead of his talk in Santa Fe. sfnm.co/4u060Kq

Bregman accuses Haaland of putting family in danger after posting property records The scolding is the latest clash between the Democrats in an increasingly contentious race for governor ahead of the June 2 primary.

Gubernatorial contender Sam Bregman lashed out at Deb Haaland at a candidate event Saturday in Santa Fe County, accusing his opponent of putting his family in danger when her campaign posted his property records to her website. sfnm.co/4mQ0GqU

Empty Smith's site spurs heavier focus by Santa Fe officials on big-box vacancies Santa Fe officials say they are exploring ways for the city to be more proactive about revitalizing vacant properties.

After abruptly closing the Smith’s Food and Drug on Cerrillos Road in early February, Kroger Co. is seeking a new occupant for the vacant space on Cerrillos Road. sfnm.co/42mnEMG

New Mexico sees drops in syphilis, other sexually transmitted infections The decreases come after years of ramped-up screening, awareness campaigns and ensuring prompt reporting of positive tests.

Good news: Rates of sexually transmitted infections are down — and, in some cases, way down — in New Mexico, despite the state’s yearslong struggle with higher-than-average numbers. sfnm.co/48FhGdq

GOP platform for peace and prosperity flops Donald Trump and the Republican Party made many promises in 2024 but broke them soon enough.

RINGSIDE SEAT: Republicans don’t intend to be ironic. They do so without thinking. The evidence is in the Republican Party’s platform of 2024. Many of the planks make sense only to people with deep pockets or a thirst for bloodshed. sfnm.co/3ON719Q

Santa Fe-area food service inspections, Feb. 23-March 1 Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require a reinspection within three business days.

See which Santa Fe establishments made the food service inspection list for the week of Feb. 23-March 1. sfnm.co/4u27cgA

Q&A: Governor and lieutenant governor candidates on public safety Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of New Mexico shared their views on tackling crime, regulating guns and working with ICE.

All major party candidates running for governor and lieutenant governor of New Mexico shared their views on tackling crime, regulating guns and working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Here's their responses. sfnm.co/4tp2Znf

Attorneys: Genesis bankruptcy could mean 'pennies on the dollar' for plaintiffs The reorganization is the latest in a string of challenges for Genesis HealthCare and its approximately two dozen facilities in New Mexico.

Genesis HealthCare, a Pennsylvania-based company that operates skilled nursing and senior living facilities in New Mexico, was subject to dozens of wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits before the company filed for financial bankruptcy. sfnm.co/3OyCrAA

Soaking it in: New Mexico's Rio Grande outfitters push family fun, river connections during low flow Local river runners have been on the water for more than a month working to help clients enjoy what’s still out there.

As headlines of troubling river conditions have circulated and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District warns of “a challenging year for farmers,” Northern New Mexico’s river runners have been working to help clients enjoy what’s still out there. sfnm.co/41NAjIn

Education standouts, April 20, 2026 The LANL Foundation recently awarded the foundation’s top $20,000 Gold Scholarship to three students.

Education Standouts: The LANL Foundation recently awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to 163 Northern New Mexico students pursuing high education. Here's a look at this year’s recipients. sfnm.co/4cVpPNi

Nearly a year after OK, Santa Fe's second micro shelter site isn't built A proposed community for homeless families is still in the permitting process more than 10 months after it was approved.

More than 10 months after the Santa Fe City Council voted to approve the creation of a community of small shelter units for the homeless on Richards Avenue, construction has yet to start. sfnm.co/48cxc0g

Santa Fe Pallet shelter village for homeless celebrates 2 years Since it housed its first residents on April 18, 2024, 18 people have gone from the tiny home village into permanent housing.

Desiree Martinez is one of a number of residents at Santa Fe's Pallet shelter village who have credited the initiative as a way of helping those in need who want to turn their lives around. The shelter celebrates its second anniversary this month. sfnm.co/4to55na

Gubernatorial candidates' views on ICE range from warm to chilly The candidates for governor varied sharply on how the state should address immigration enforcement activity in New Mexico.

From cooperation to defiance to trying to strike a balance, the candidates vying to be New Mexico’s next governor run the gamut in how they would respond to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. sfnm.co/4thnQIY

Santa Fe resident charged in Sunday morning collision that killed pedestrian Santa Fe resident Ana Reyes, 23, has been arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle in connection with the incident.

Santa Fe police are investigating an early morning crash on Agua Fría Street that resulted in the death of a pedestrian Sunday. sfnm.co/48HQLO4

Insurgence against GOP leader fails for lack of a quorum Not enough members of New Mexico's Republican Central Committee were on hand for a vote to elect a new chairperson.

A total of 247 Republicans on the State Central Committee hoped to replace their erstwhile, rule-breaking leader during a special meeting Saturday.

They didn't get to first base. They never even escaped the dugout.

'Bring the love, bring the community': Santa Feans turn out for citywide cleanups Thousands of people set out across Santa Fe to clean parks, acequias and neighborhoods as part of the Great American Cleanup.

When he walks along the Santa Fe River, Ethan Cooper has been haunted by a sight he’s felt little control over: the picturesque moment disrupted by a ground cluttered with litter.

“ There's a kind of grief associated with it, that we have trashed the world,” he said.

He decided to make a change.