New Mexico

Bloomfield plans drilling to find second source for water

BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — Bloomfield plans to drill four test drills as it seeks a secondary water source for the northwestern…

July 18, 2017

Fake art threatens Native American livelihood

N.M. senators trying to modernize the Indian Arts and Crafts Act

July 11, 2017

New Mexico suit against Colorado in Gold King Mine spill fails

U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied petition

June 27, 2017

Family: Suspect in 4 slayings talked about killing for fun

N.M. spree began at La Madera, ended at Abiquiu

June 17, 2017

A search for truth: Albert Pfeiffer, Kit Carson and the Long Walk

Roadside plaque tells only part of the story of Albert Pfeiffer, Kit Carson and Navajos’ Long Walk

June 13, 2017

Aztec Ruins to host archaeology lecture

Speaker will talk about discovery of preserved bison-processing site

May 27, 2017

New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners

says both responsible for Gold King Mine impact

March 6, 2017

New Mexico attorney general dissatisfied with mine spill response

Attorney general says state’s requests disregarded

March 6, 2017

New Mexico officials say rivers still tainted from Gold King Mine spill

sends $1.5M bill to EPA

March 6, 2017

‘Right to die’ bill in New Mexico heads to Senate committee

FILE-In this Oct. 26, 2015, file photo, right to die advocates rally outside the New Mexico Supreme Court in Santa…

March 5, 2017

Feds propose wolf releases in southwestern New Mexico

A female Mexican gray wolf looks to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical checkup at the Sevilleta…

February 18, 2017

Feds seek to dismiss New Mexico’s claims over Gold King Mine spill

Richard Charley, right, and Melvin Jones deliver water to a ranch along the San Juan River on the Navajo Reservation…

February 14, 2017

Ancient Chaco Canyon inhabitants relied on imported food

Dry, salty conditions prevented agriculture

January 5, 2017

New Mexico’s Udall fights for tribes

U.S. Senator from New Mexico is new vice chairman of Indian Affairs Committee

January 2, 2017

New Mexico’s DAPL is dead

Pipeline would have carried crude oil around Chaco Culture National Historic Park

December 27, 2016

U.S., Mexico wildlife officials draft jaguar recovery plan

du1-i-syn While jaguars are found in 19 countries stretching from the American Southwest to South America, the U.S. Fish and…

December 21, 2016

Water pipeline for remote Navajo towns moves ahead

reservation communities to receive treated drinking water

December 12, 2016

Supreme Court wants feds’ view on mine spill lawsuit

N.M. wants quick resolution; Utah may sue, too

November 29, 2016

Living

Book updates guide to New Mexico mountains

Liesl Ungnade has written the 50th anniversary edition of “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains.”Sam Green/The Journal Her new book,…

June 28, 2016

Living

Book updates guide to New Mexico mountains

Liesl Ungnade has written the 50th anniversary edition of “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains.”Sam Green/The Journal Her new book,…

June 10, 2016

Local News

Two New Mexico reservoirs get $1.4M for invasive species

Aquatic invasive species continue to be a threat to waters in New Mexico. Currently, every state adjacent to New Mexico…

May 30, 2016

Local News

Into the volcano

Caldera preserve added to park system after non-traditional experiment

March 16, 2016

Local News

Regional butterfly will be considered for protection

The Great Basin silverspot butterfly.Courtesy photo “The declines of these small insects are caused by serious threats like disappearing aquifers…

January 19, 2016

Local News

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

December 17, 2015