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Water service has apparently been restored to the Town of Estancia after a cleanup contractor reportedly damaged a main supply line. The town’s website had a one-sentence update (“Water has been restored!”) posted above an announcement of the outage.

Estancia, Local Government

Estancia has water again after line break causes 15,000-gallon leak

by Kevin Hendricks June 2, 2026

Three people are dead and 19 others are hospitalized — including 18 first responders — after an unidentified substance was discovered at a Mountainair residence Wednesday, triggering a major hazmat response from state and county agencies. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Mountainair

Three dead, 18 first responders hospitalized after hazmat incident at Mountainair home

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Adams Produce in Hatch in September, where Scott and Terry Adams run a family farm growing everything from chile and onions to pecans and feed. (Courtesy photo)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. House passes Farm Bill with 9 bills for ranchers, farmers from N.M.’s Rep. Vasquez

by Kevin Hendricks May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Courts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County

State Police kill armed man after shootout with Torrance County deputies

by Kevin Hendricks April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

The Town of Edgewood is drafting an ordinance to restrict large grass areas and regulate future golf course development as officials grapple with declining water resources in the semi-arid region.

Edgewood, Local Government

Edgewood out to rescue fire and rescue services

by Kevin Hendricks April 16, 2026

Edgewood residents face a July 1 deadline for new fire and emergency medical services after the town and Santa Fe County agreed to terminate a joint services agreement — and both sides are telling different stories about why.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood, Route 66 Independent

Edgewood losing county fire, EMS coverage after payment dispute ends 21-year agreement

by Kevin Hendricks April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho runoff early voting pace outstrips March election

by Kevin Hendricks April 6, 2026

Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Government, Sandoval County

Family sues Sandoval County, medical provider over 29-year-old’s fentanyl overdose in jail

by Kevin Hendricks April 6, 2026

Congress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico sees largest gas price jump in Southwest prompting lawmaker demand for federal response

by Kevin Hendricks March 25, 2026

Crash report details final moments before BCSO sergeant’s fatal I-40 collision

by Kevin Hendricks March 6, 2026March 6, 2026