Santa Fe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

A heartbreaking tragedy struck Tijeras, New Mexico, when a one-year-old died at a daycare — but the community is rallying in powerful ways. A lowrider charity event drew crowds in Albuquerque to show love and lift some financial pressure off the grieving family. Alongside it, a GoFundMe campaign is helping cover essential costs as parents take time off work to heal. This outpouring of support prov...

Rio Rancho schools are about to turn UFO history into a classroom reality—planning to expand their partnership with the National UFO Historical Records Center by adding a dedicated student club at RioTECH, where kids will archive and study unexplained aerial phenomena, turning skywatching into serious academic research. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/disc...

A University of New Mexico cheerleader, Noelle Sanchez, is recovering in the hospital after a devastating car crash near Albuquerque’s Big-I interchange that claimed the life of her cousin, Haylee. The cheerleading program has issued a heartfelt statement honoring Noelle, requesting privacy for her and her family as they grieve and heal. The Lobo community is urged to offer love, prayers, and supp...

The New Mexico State Fair kicks off with a spicy showdown: eight local burger joints battle for the coveted Green Chile Cheeseburger Championship on Monday, September 14th. Heavy hitters like Fuego 505, Sparky’s, and Stackers Burger Company go head-to-head in a blind-judge contest AND a people’s choice vote. Want to judge? Grab one of 300 scratch-off tickets from the New Mexico State Police—100 wi...

New Mexico’s EPLUS program rewards landowners for habitat management with hunting tags—some sell them for big bucks, even to out-of-state hunters, sparking debate over fairness. Critics say small-plot owners profit from public lands while regular hunters get left out. Things escalated when federal prosecutors uncovered a $100K+ fraud scheme using fake doctor’s notes to illegally transfer tags. The...

Congress is taking an early recess — but not everyone’s buying the campaign-trip excuse. Rep. Ro Khanna accuses Speaker Mike Johnson of orchestrating the break to avoid voting on high-stakes bills, especially the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2, which would empower state AGs like New Mexico’s Raul Torrez to sue the DOJ for unredacted Epstein documents. With a discharge petition needing 218 signat...

The NFL season is kicking off—and local businesses are reaping the rewards. Sports bars are buzzing with fans turning Sundays into vibrant, team-colored celebrations, creating community and unforgettable moments like birthday parties alongside game-day thrills. This surge in foot traffic isn’t just fun—it’s fueling revenue for these spots, especially during slower months. The investment in multipl...

Albuquerque just poured $359K into Grant Middle School Park — a joint city and county effort to transform the playground into a vibrant, age-inclusive hub for kids ages 2 to 12, doubling the equipment and making it a go-to spot before and after school. Unveiled last Sunday, this upgrade turns a tired space into a community energy center — proof that public investment can spark joy and play for gen...

The New Mexico Lobos delivered a historic, record-shattering performance last Saturday, dismantling Mercyhurst with a 70-7 blowout—their largest margin of victory in 18 years and tied for the fifth-biggest in program history. After a sluggish first quarter, they erupted for 42 points in the second and then scored an astonishing 63 unanswered points, showcasing offensive dominance rarely seen. This...

New Mexico braces for a dramatic weather shift this week as showers and storms return, bringing a chance of flash flooding—especially in the southern mountains and northern regions. Temperatures are cooling off too, dropping from near 86°F in Albuquerque to the low 80s by week’s end. Wednesday’s heavy downpours will hit western, central, and even southeastern areas, with rain continuing through Th...

Get ready for pure fun at the New Mexico State Fair—the 88th year of nonstop excitement at Expo New Mexico! Rides, food, classic cars, and stilt performers bring families together for eleven days of unforgettable tradition. From adrenaline-pumping thrills to cozy frybread at a blue corn cafe run by a vendor who’s been there since day one, there’s something for everyone. It’s not just an event—it’s...

New Mexico’s wildfire scene is heating up with two major fires: the mostly contained Frijoles Fire, which has burned over 15,000 acres since August 4, and the more volatile Whiskey Fire in the Manzano Mountains. With rugged terrain and extreme heat, crews are struggling to control the Whiskey Fire as it creeps toward the east and north—now at 432 acres and 42% containment. Officials remain focused...

A bear took a four-day stroll through Gallup, forcing officials to cancel youth events and soccer games as it wandered from the east side into the heart of town. Wildlife crews finally darted and contained the animal on Saturday — the first time in 26 years that a bear has ventured so deep into the city. Officials plan to relocate it to the McGaffey area southeast of town. With New Mexico seeing m...

New Mexico’s weather is turning extreme—heat waves are intensifying, snowpack is vanishing, and droughts persist—exactly as climate scientists have long warned. Experts like Zeljka Stone from New Mexico Tech stress that this isn’t random weather but a decades-predicted warming trend. Even good rain years can’t undo the overall rise in temperatures, which now make normal fluctuations feel more seve...

Sandoval County is moving to regulate license plate readers by requiring permits — not banning them — to protect privacy and ensure public oversight. The proposed ordinance, set for a future vote, would treat unpermitted use as a daily petty misdemeanor, with penalties enforced by county officials. Permits would be issued after public hearings, limiting data retention and aligning with Fourth Amen...

A fifth-grader from Rio Rancho, Sophia Farwell, stunned her school and family by winning two Super Bowl tickets—thanks to her heroic efforts in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. Through “Finn’s Mission,” she mastered life-saving CPR and stroke awareness while fundraising for heart health, becoming the first New Mexican ever selected in this national NFL partnership. A gymnast...

Albuquerque’s San Antonio Drive is getting a makeover as the city tackles rough pavement and plans construction for next year, while NM DOT replaces two bridges on N.M. 337 to boost safety and traffic flow. Two new speed cameras hit the streets, bringing the total to 40—six added since late July. Motorcyclists should beware: three NM intersections, including one in Albuquerque at Paseo del Norte a...

A fierce wildfire in New Mexico, sparked by lightning and now 79% contained, is still churning out smoke thanks to dry, hot weather fueling flames on the eastern edge. Though no immediate threat to homes, the fire’s creep into pine forests is worsening air quality across communities like Espanola, Santa Cruz, and Chimayo — with smoke visible even from Santa Fe and Los Alamos. As containment nears,...

The Journal just dropped NFL Extra — a game-changing upgrade for subscribers craving deeper, smarter football coverage. Exclusive to the E-Edition, it delivers powerhouse reporting on the Cowboys, Broncos, and Raiders, powered by AP’s top-tier journalism. It’s not just more content — it’s premium insight you can’t get from TV or radio. Built on reader demand and led by a seasoned football journali...

At 74, Richard Greenwood shattered the record as the oldest person to ever complete a wingsuit jump—soaring through the sky on June 5th, beating the previous mark by 67. A lifelong daredevil who started making parachutes as a kid and took his first official jump at 18, Greenwood has logged over 4,000 jumps across the globe—from Israel to the UK. Despite knee replacements, weight gain, and cancer b...

A deadly two-car crash in Northeast Albuquerque late Saturday night left one driver dead and another in critical condition. The black Audi attempting a left turn collided with a silver Hyundai already in the intersection. Authorities are investigating, and the deceased’s identity remains withheld pending notification of next of kin. A sobering reminder of road dangers as details unfold. Listen in...

A deadly crash unfolded Saturday night in northeast Albuquerque near Juan Tabo and Eubank, where a T-bone collision between an Audi and a Hyundai left one dead and another in critical condition—highlighting the unpredictable dangers of the road as authorities dig into the cause. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thed...

Albuquerque’s speed cameras are rewriting the rules on the road—40 cameras have issued over 845,000 tickets since May, slashing speeding by up to 97% in hotspots like Gibson Blvd, where speeds once hit 150 mph. With 70% of drivers getting just one ticket, the city’s clearly changing behavior, not just collecting fines. Revenue funds safety upgrades and community service options, proving this isn’t...

Santa Fe police just pulled off a high-stakes takedown of Gabriel Garcia, a 47-year-old from Houston, who was caught in an undercover sting posing as a minor — and he had plans to pay for sex with the kid. The chase? Epic. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop him after he bolted. Wild twist? He was already wanted in Illinois for sexual assault. This arrest is a major win in the fight against onlin...

An eight-year-old prodigy from Albuquerque, Bodhi Candelaria, stole the show in Times Square—featured on a giant jumbotron during the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Buddy Walk kickoff. One of 500 global ambassadors chosen to represent the Down syndrome community, Bodhi’s moment was both heartwarming and historic. His mom beamed with pride, while Bodhi himself was more focused on catching...