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Shiprock man admits guilt in federal firearms case

A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after admitting to stealing and attempting to sell a loaded firearm.


Man charged with assaulting federal officer on Mescalero Apache Reservation

A 23-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officer on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.


Farmington man receives 15-year sentence for sexual abuse of minor

A Farmington man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for engaging in sexual acts with a minor.


Farmington couple sentenced for assault; husband receives prison term

A Farmington man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison, and his wife received probation, for their roles in a violent assault that took place in 2023.


Laguna man sentenced to two years for violent assault

A man from the Pueblo of Laguna has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a violent assault last year.


Choise.ai founder on anti-crypto kiosk policy: 'Are we solving the problem, or just removing the most visible sign of it?'

Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns that lawmakers are focusing on crypto ATMs when smarter safeguards and collaboration could better protect consumers from scammers.


New Mexico emergency agency seeks increased funding amid rising disasters

New Mexico’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is seeking $6.9 million in additional funding to address a rise in disasters that have led to 11 state emergency declarations so far this year.


Western New Mexico men’s basketball secures road win over Fort Lewis College

Western New Mexico University’s men’s basketball team defeated Fort Lewis College 95-86 on Thursday at Whalen Gymnasium in Durango, Colorado.


New Mexico public colleges waive application fees during ‘No Fee November’ initiative

Most public colleges and universities in New Mexico are waiving application fees during November as part of the annual 'No Fee November' campaign.


Western New Mexico University releases schedule for competitive 2026 softball season

Western New Mexico University's softball team will begin its 2026 season with a series of competitive matchups aimed at preparing the Mustangs for conference play.


Eastern New Mexico men's basketball prepares for road test against Northwestern Oklahoma State

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team will play its first away game of the 2025-26 season against Northwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday.


Eastern New Mexico honors senior football players at season finale against TAMUK

Eastern New Mexico University honored 11 seniors during its final football game of the season against Texas A&M-Kingsville.


Eastern New Mexico defeats New Mexico Highlands with strong second half

Eastern New Mexico University secured a 73-53 victory over New Mexico Highlands in Portales, N.M., on Saturday.


Eastern New Mexico rodeo wraps fall season at Clarendon College event

Eastern New Mexico University’s rodeo teams concluded the 2025 portion of their season at an event hosted by Clarendon College in Childress, Texas.


Western New Mexico women's basketball falls to New Mexico Highlands University

Western New Mexico University's women's basketball team suffered a 106-40 defeat against New Mexico Highlands University at the Wilson Complex in Las Vegas, NM.


Eastern New Mexico women's basketball prepares for matchup against Adams State

The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) women's basketball team is set to play Adams State University on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Alamosa, Colorado.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball ends season with road win over Cameron

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team ended its 2025 season with a win against Cameron University, securing a 3-1 victory (26-24, 25-19, 23-25, 25-21) at Aggie Gymnasium in Lawton, Oklahoma.


Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball falls to Adams State for first loss

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team experienced their first loss of the season, falling to Adams State University 66-63 on Saturday at Plachy Hall in Alamosa, Colorado.


Western New Mexico volleyball ends season after four-set loss to St. Edward’s

Western New Mexico University’s volleyball team ended its season with a four-set loss to St. Edward’s University at the Recreation and Convocation Center in Austin, Texas.


NMOGA produces videos for Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit on workforce development

NMOGA recently produced a series of videos for the Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit, which took place last week.