New Mexico https://www.durangoherald.com/section/news-new-mexico/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:05:02 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-farmington-fireworks-show-from-setup-to-launch/ Western Enterprises Inc. personnel take a portrait with their mortar rack setup and firing system for the annual fireworks display on Friday on Sullivan Hill. (Curtis Ray Benally/Special to the Tri-City Record) Stephen McGatfick, Western Enterprises Inc. technician, makes final... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:58:32 -0600 4567D489-43F7-48D4-8D76-AEBF598119AD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/farmington-police-evidence-technician-killed-in-head-on-crash/ FPD Chief Steve Hebbe announces passing of Stacy Peters Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:54:53 -0600 77FE3FD7-9FDB-47D9-A4B9-940700DA3EE4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/will-betting-on-wildfires-lead-to-arson/ Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible” Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:35:08 -0600 128B2998-10B4-4E9B-9626-E494F79911F2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/judge-asks-new-mexico-meta-to-be-pragmatic-as-bench-trial-ends/ State wants social media company to operate differently for its youth users Thu, 28 May 2026 17:50:47 -0600 5ECCDF3E-AE0F-4E3A-933F-16845902B4D9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/aztec-man-arrested-after-15-hour-standoff-with-swat-teams/ Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:52 -0600 FC46B23D-E5ED-4A03-B17C-D2992B1705DF https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/author-of-relic-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god-to-visit-farmington-library-may-1/ Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:40 -0600 DDD714D1-8957-4039-8012-69C6BB04C94F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/severe-fire-danger-arrives-early-in-the-four-corners/ Officials urge residents to prepare as drought, heat and human activity raise wildfire risk Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:35:46 -0600 0A115398-C9CA-4AE8-B0F4-848EE3BC9B99 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/canadian-based-company-seeks-exploratory-permit-to-drill-uranium-in-northern-new-mexico/ Rio Arriba County commissioner says he’s mobilizing opposition Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:07:15 -0600 13422677-C4C0-4665-A0E2-E5180F1A2E7E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/farmington-woman-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crimes/ Crystal Lopez, 37, ordered to serve five years in prison Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:38:20 -0600 1207028F-A4E9-4E6B-9C4F-CE86CC3410FB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/new-mexico-leaders-condemn-cesar-chavez-following-sexual-abuse-allegations/ Federal, state officials call for Chavez’s name to be removed from public landmarks Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:28:04 -0600 29FFF065-AEBB-4D9B-8990-BBD449F73CB0 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/new-mexico-gov-lujan-grisham-signs-free-universal-child-care-into-law/ State trust fund with $11B to keep program funded for five years Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:44:58 -0600 C29552D6-D05B-4E7D-B23E-33E4C8BCB00D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/competency-raised-for-flora-vista-man-charged-in-infants-death/ John Hannon ordered to undergo forensic evaluation Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:04:52 -0600 A598A8AB-444A-4AD0-900E-7D47A557BFFB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/a-secretive-ad-campaign-calls-on-new-mexicans-to-support-controversial-project-jupiter-data/ And no one is willing to take credit for it Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0700 F261AACB-C027-414C-896D-1474725BEB46 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/young-ambassador-leads-litter-cleanup-at-animas-river-walk/ Special projects coordinator from governor’s office helps with youth beautification effort Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:27:37 -0700 B6A2F329-69F9-4AB0-8D88-BB48697CCC44 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/police-say-the-motivation-for-a-break-in-at-the-new-mexico-democratic-party-headquarters-is-uncle/ Stolen items included a laptop, various office supplies and campaign merchandise Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:45:00 -0700 C6022D03-5D72-44E9-BB7C-65FADEBC0810 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/gary-king-campaigned-on-prosecuting-child-sex-offenders-while-courting-epstein/ King told media he did not remember meeting Epstein, but records show otherwise Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:45:39 -0700 2C172BE8-0515-4E91-94ED-DFB492C8E7AA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/judge-dismisses-challenge-to-republican-campaign-for-new-mexico-governor/ A pair of lawsuits say Duke Rodriguez should not be allowed on the June primary ballot Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:44:51 -0700 4DA2766C-DEBF-4346-A42C-68D8BB6C6942 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/farmington-woman-accused-of-having-sex-with-teen/ Emily Lefever, 37, of Farmington, has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old boy.cca New Mexico’s legal age of consent is 16. Emily Paige Lefever, 37, was arrested and charged with a single count of fourth‑degree felony criminal sexual... Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:18:47 -0700 B16A25C6-6F66-4D0E-95A8-C576960634E1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/farmington-man-61-suspected-of-bludgeoning-his-mother/ Police arrest Brian Stover on aggravated battery charge Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:08:15 -0700 7ECD4BB5-E9F0-4837-BC6F-87BB3937B898 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/new-mexico-senate-calls-for-study-of-forced-sterilization/ In the 1970s, a doctor concluded that one in four Native women had been sterilized without their knowledge or consent Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:36:37 -0700 7B9373BE-EC98-464C-8D44-AA06F7A13BF2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/records-show-gary-king-deb-haaland-used-epstein-linked-jet-during-2014-campaign/ Haaland spokesperson says she never had any interaction with Epstein Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:35:41 -0700 604ADD20-0D1D-4919-9789-C7C2DA89AE09 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/san-juan-regional-caregivers-honored-for-compassion-and-service/ San Juan Regional Medical Center recognizes four caregivers for patient care and support Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:32:24 -0700 295579BE-6117-4A00-826B-1864BBA02F0E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/missing-woman-reportedly-found-dead-in-aztec/ Aztec Police refuse to release information Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:14:35 -0700 E2867F52-6A1C-48F2-A073-649F6E7989AA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/lanier-organizes-aztec-cleanup-to-tackle-roadside-litter/ Aztec commissioner aims to build countywide coalition Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:12:16 -0700 986F2945-C846-4040-B78B-2CFE5B38CE15 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/n-m-land-commissioner-seeks-probe-into-allegation-of-two-girls-buried-near-epstein-ranch/ Anonymous 2019 email to local radio host contained in latest batch of Epstein records Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:15:59 -0700 8CB223D3-9B91-4717-ABFE-99F483728081 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/nm-u-s-rep-leger-fernandez-sen-schumer-introduce-virginias-law-named-for-epstein-survivor/ U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.)., center, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), left, Sky Roberts, right, and other advocates and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein announced Feb. 10, 2026, new legislation eliminating statutes of limitation in civil court for victims... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:15:31 -0700 4E30F2BA-F85E-4396-860E-BF19509A5ABD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/nm-wildfire-claims-office-director-on-administrative-leave-following-six-figure-payout/ Announcement follows revelations Mitchell and his wife received $500K far from Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon perimeter Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:12:50 -0700 7625EB7E-F275-4A33-AC5E-26C2B2CE4349 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/flora-vista-n-m-man-charged-in-infant-sons-death-has-history-of-violence/ Sheriff: ‘Another example of New Mexico’s failed criminal justice system’ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:14:40 -0700 1B3D0FE2-836F-4A61-BEA5-472E69295247 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/11-month-old-child-found-dead-near-flora-vista-n-m/ San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigating Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:57:13 -0700 8E3E386E-A28C-4D92-BC6A-BF5F5E247AA2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/soccer-league-treasurer-charged-in-121000-embezzlement-case/ Affidavit: Lacey used funds for personal expenses, meals Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:45:54 -0700 6358AEC8-8784-424A-9BE5-25F27B3CC895