The Santa Fe New Mexican

Trafficking in the past and present: We deserve answers On International Women’s Day this Sunday, a gathering is planned at the gates of Zorro Ranch to remember the women and girls who were victims of a powerful trafficking ring

OUR VIEW: On this International Women’s Day, as we remember the past, let’s commit to the protect the women and girls being harmed today. No more looking the other way. sfnm.co/4b0luHZ

Santa Fe-area pool inspections, Dec. 1-Feb. 28 Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model Aquatic Health Code.

Check out these Santa Fe-area pool inspections for Dec. 1-Feb. 28. sfnm.co/4lsU0hB

Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office: One teen killed, another critical after Saturday night crash Investigators determined the vehicle likely had been traveling over 100 mph on Southfork Road south of Santa Fe when the driver lost control at a curve.

A Saturday evening crash south of Santa Fe left one teen dead and another critically injured. sfnm.co/3NdSd3k

Stop the stall: Restore the Soldiers' Monument Criminals destroyed the obelisk more than five years ago. City politicians need to stop talking and replace the memorial.

RINGSIDE SEAT: Visitors to Santa Fe and many residents don't know why the old Territorial Legislature paid for and erected the obelisk in the first place. Each day that passes is a victory for the forces of violence and ignorance. sfnm.co/4cVzHr5

Santa Fe-area food service inspections, Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Violations of the New Mexico Food Code are often corrected on-site during an inspection. Some require a reinspection within three business days.

Check out these Santa Fe-area food service inspections for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. sfnm.co/4rlHpOC

Navajo commission report spotlights inequities at troubled Gallup-McKinley County Schools The district, which has faced state and federal investigations over its treatment of students and staff, as well as a costly lawsuit, could be on a new path.

After hearing dozens of accounts from Navajo people, a commission concluded in a recent report that Gallup-McKinley County Schools for years has perpetuated systemic inequities for Native students and staff. sfnm.co/4cDvzfa

New Mexico women narrowly eliminated by Boise State 62-61 in Mountain West quarterfinal Destinee Hooks was off the mark on what would have been a game-winning shot in the low post, banking an attempt with 1.5 seconds left off the glass and over

Destinee Hooks was off the mark on what would have been a game-winning shot in the low post, banking an attempt with 1.5 seconds left off the glass and over the far side of the rim as the New Mexico women lost 62-61 to Boise State Sunday. sfnm.co/4uiCOzt

Not many surprises on 'New Mexican' All-Mountain West ballot The Mountain West will reveal its all-conference teams for men’s basketball ahead of this week’s postseason tournament in Las Vegas, Nev., and the league was generous enough to entrust one

The Mountain West will reveal its all-conference teams for men’s basketball ahead of this week’s postseason tournament in Las Vegas, Nev., and the league was generous enough to entrust one of the media ballots to The New Mexican. sfnm.co/3OUPxbq

Education standouts, March 9, 2026 Eddie was also honored for his 10th-grade Personal Project focused on understanding unhoused individuals and immigrants.

Education Standouts: Mandela International Magnet School student Eddie Morales has been honored by the school district for his strong academics and wide-ranging involvement in school and community life. sfnm.co/4bfUKlG

A unique New Mexico wonder: Paliza Goblin Colony stands guard in southern Jemez Mountains Geologist Fraser Goff shares how the rare volcanic tuff formations came to be in this whimsical pocket Santa Fe National Forest.

The Goblin Colony of Paliza Canyon is a relatively small but fascinating pocket of whimsy in Santa Fe National Forest northeast of Jemez Pueblo that conjures a variety of reactions. sfnm.co/4sxqSYP

Hundreds rally for Epstein victims at Zorro Ranch on International Women's Day The brother of Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre said his sister spoke of New Mexico's beauty, despite the "house of horrors" she endured.

Virginia Giuffre’s brother was among hundreds of people who had converged for a rally Sunday on a stretch of state highway along the ranch to honor Epstein’s victims, replace a roadside memorial that was removed and call for greater investigation. sfnm.co/4daYkQo

Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces supporters, protesters at Santa Fe's Lensic Barrett's visit, presented by St. John's College and the University of New Mexico School of Law, is part of a tour for her book.

While a crowd inside heard her reflections on law and life on the high court, groups of demonstrators gathered outside to protest Barrett's visit to Santa Fe, objecting to her support for overturning the landmark 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade in 2022. sfnm.co/4d6hsPy

Las Vegas community mourns three young friends killed in house fire TA Rodeo and family members of the victims identified them in social media posts as Austin Apodaca, 22; Geno Gonzales, 21; and Desiree Trujillo, 21.

The Las Vegas, N.M., police and fire departments and the State Fire Marshal's Office responded to a blaze early Saturday morning that killed at least three young adults, two of whom were known in the rodeo community. sfnm.co/4rgUEQJ

Utah State beats Lobos 94-90 to win Mountain West regular-season title Michael Collins Jr. had 27 points to guide Utah State to a 94-90 win, helping the Aggies clinch first place in the Mountain West Conference.

Michael Collins Jr. had 27 points to guide Utah State to a 94-90 victory over New Mexico on Saturday, helping the Aggies clinch first place in the Mountain West Conference in the final game of the regular season.

Only two GOP governor candidates garner enough support to make primary ballot Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull got 239 votes from delegates to the preprimary convention. Doug Turner, a latecomer to the race, got 104.

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull got 239 votes from delegates to the GOP preprimary convention and Doug Turner got 104 votes, meaning both will be on the ballot for Republican voters June 2.

Duke Rodriguez, state Sen. Steve Lanier and Jim Ellison got 39, 31 and seven votes, respectively.

New Mexicans express dueling views on Iran war at Albuquerque rallies New Mexicans are divided over U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with debates over regime change, civilian deaths and the role of Congress.

“Make Iran Great Again,” and “Thank you Mr. President” read a sign at a rally of dozens demonstrating on a street corner in favor of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

A few minutes' drive east, calls of “stop the war” and “U.S. out of the Middle East” rang at Robinson Park.

'Hold Trump accountable every single day': New Mexico Democrats rally in Mescalero Democrats heard from candidates in numerous competitive primary races during a feel-good preprimary convention Saturday.

New Mexico Democrats rallied at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero Saturday afternoon for a feel-good preprimary convention that gave the state party the chance to present a unified front and fighting spirit as a series of candidates took the stage before an animated crowd.

Española battered 48-20 by larger opponent Albuquerque Academy ALBUQUERQUE — In a week full of gut punches for the Española Valley Sundevils, Friday night offered one more.

As senior guard Leah Vigil finished her final interview as a member of Española's girls basketball program after a 48-20 loss to Albuquerque Academy, she was asked about Shiprock’s 53-45 win over Bernalillo.

“It’s frustrating,” Vigil said. “But at the end of the day, not much we can do about it.”

PNM's stock sale to Blackstone: Illegal deal or 'standalone investment'? The attorney general, regulators and others believe a $400 million stock sale to a Blackstone holding company broke state law.

Advocacy groups and government agencies are demanding action from regulators in response to a massive stock sale by the parent company of Public Service Company of New Mexico to a private equity giant poised to acquire the utility.

Santa Fe High mauled in 50-25 loss to Albuquerque High “I thought we could come in here and give them a game,” said Santa Fe coach Nate Morris. “[The Bulldogs] were better than I thought.”

Facing huge odds in the opening round of the Class 5A State Tournament, the Demonettes were no match for No. 4 Albuquerque High in a 50-25 loss that ends Santa Fe High’s season with 18 wins.

Regulatory board to resume deliberations on PFAS use in consumer products March 23 The Environmental Improvement Board will return to resolve two lingering issues with the PFAS rule on March 23.

Which products should be labeled as containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — often referred to as “forever chemicals” — split the Environmental Improvement Board on Friday as members discussed a proposed rule on the use of the chemicals in consumer products.

No. 16 Santa Fe High, which has struggled to score, battling No. 1 Volcano Vista The Demons are averaging just 48.2 points per game this season — their worst showing since the 2006-07 season.

The Demons are averaging just 48.2 points per game this season — their worst showing since the 2006-07 season. That inability to score has overshadowed a defense that is allowing an impressive 44.6 points per game — the program’s lowest average this century.

As New Mexico GOP gathers for convention, two governor hopefuls skip debate Candidates cited concerns about having to pay a $2,000 appearance fee for the event.

Two of the five candidates aiming to win the Republican nomination in the New Mexico governor’s race declined to participate in the debate at the state GOP’s preprimary convention Friday night, citing concerns about having to pay a $2,000 appearance fee.

Lobos playing Utah State with shot at Mountain West title If the Lobos win, they earn a share of the title and get the top seed in the event of a three-way tie between them, Utah State and San Diego

Due to contractual commitments with postseason conference tournaments and the World Baseball Classic, neither CBS Sports Network nor FS1 will carry the five games on tap as the conference race comes to an end. That includes the Saturday matinee between the Lobos and Utah State.

Judge shuffle could be on the horizon for Santa Fe district court After reopening the search for a First Judicial District family court judge and receiving applicants with family law experience, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed a civil litigator prompting speculation he

The governor’s decision has promoted speculation Todd Coberly could be shuffled into a civil judge position newly created during the recent legislative session, which would leave the district again seeking a family court judge.

VA cuts reimbursement rates to cover in-home care for New Mexico veterans The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slashed New Mexico payments for home health aide services by 19% between 2025 and 2026.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slashed New Mexico reimbursement rates for home health aide services by 19% between 2025 and 2026. The federal agency now pays $13.50 for a quarter-hour of care, compared to a previous rate of $16.75.

Santa Fe Smith's worker accused of pulling gun on women amid dispute over fire lane parking Tarot Moruno, who was arrested earlier this week, denied the allegation and told police he was the victim of a mace attack by the woman.

An employee at a Smith's Food and Drug in Santa Fe was accused of threatening two women with a handgun this week after they parked in a fire lane at the grocery store.

'It breaks my heart': Epstein victims memorial outside gates of Zorro Ranch removed Roadside memorials, traditionally known as descansos in New Mexico, are protected under state law.

Unlike the stain Epstein brought on New Mexico, a roadside memorial placed outside the gates of the former Zorro Ranch to honor victims of the notorious sex offender has been wiped clean. The action could constitute a crime -- desecration of a roadside memorial is prohibited under state law.

Governor names interim New Mexico State Police chief ahead of Weisler's retirement New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler will retire from the role next week after serving as chief for almost three years.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed New Mexico State Police Deputy Chief Matt Broom to serve as interim chief following the retirement next week of current Chief W. Troy Weisler.

Studio Stars The American Ballet Theatre trots out its young talent that delivers a flair for both the contemporary and the classical.

To see some of the best ballet dancers in the country, you could fork over a lot of cash, hop on two planes to NYC, take a cab to Lincoln Center, and settle into your seat. Or you could just go to the Lensic Performing Arts Center. sfnm.co/4rgF6fF