Closure due to ice Thermal spring activity under Fenton Lake, which prevents the ice from becoming thick enough to support a person's weight, is making the ice unsafe for recreational purposes, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and New Mexico State Parks. Officials determined that the lake should remain closed to any activity, including ice fishing. The ... Full Story »
Woman who was guard at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center facing three counts A woman accused of having sex with a male prisoner at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center while she was a corrections officer at the jail has been indicted on three counts that each carry a potential basic sentence of nine year . . . Full Story »
Car struck by one bullet but motorist not physcially injured A man accused of firing a shot at another driver is being sought by Las Cruces police, the Las Cruces Sun-News reported. The newspaper said that according to a news release from the Las Cruces Police Department, the alleged shooter was . . . Full Story »
A Santa Fe medical clinic got a big boost from the White House today in the form of a $1.2 million federal stimulus grant. The La Familia Medical Center , established in 1972, will receive $1,216,338 as part of President Obama's directive to spend $600 million on health centers nationwide. "For more than 40 years, health centers have served populations with limited access to health care ... Full Story »
Drop off unwrapped gifts at the Albuquerque Journal through Dec. 16 for children at Carrie Tingley Hospital Put a smile on a child being cared for by Carrie Tingley Hospital this holiday season with a gift of a new, unwrapped toy, game, book, or puzzle. Gift cards are also welcome in the "Toys for Tingley" holiday toy drive sponsored by the . . . Full Story »
The Metropolitan Detention Center unveiled a new place Wednesday for children to spend quality time with their parents, turning jail time into family time. Full Story »
Critics say a state law designed to protect homeowners from property tax hikes actually backfired. Full Story »
A nine-month-old baby shot in the head and killed by her father during an argument with her mother was laid to rest Wednesday morning. Full Story »
One Eyewitness News 4 viewer asked why the city doesn't close roads when they are icy and dangerous. Full Story »
Kids in Rio Rancho got the day off Tuesday, but not because of slick roads. The winter storm knocked out a communications tower on top of Sandia Crest so buses couldn't be moved. Full Story »
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Rep. Sandra Jeff, D-Crownpoint, said today that she did not assault Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-Gallup at the Capitol last week as Lundstrom has said. Full Story »
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Nine teens from the Santa Fe Girls School decided water quality is so important they used their snow day off from school Tuesday to testify before the state Water Quality Control Commission at the Roundhouse. Full Story »
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! A woman who was struck and killed Monday on a slick road in the foothills above St. John's College was identified Tuesday as Gail Patterson of Dallas. Full Story »
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Attorney General Gary King asked the Public Regulation Commission on Tuesday to keep Qwest rates the same and require the company to increase Internet access in rural areas. Full Story »
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! The Santa Fe Studios project that has been years in the making took an incremental but important step forward when it received master plan approval Tuesday from the County Commission. Full Story »
"Time" magazine puts UNM soccer player Lambert on one of its less flattering lists. Full Story »
Christopher Midyette was released from jail after posting bond. Full Story »
The city of Albuquerque looks at its plans for keeping streets clear after this week's big storm. Full Story »
State police investigators hope to schedule interviews with two state lawmakers to determine what happened during a reported altercation last week at the state Capitol. Full Story »
See images from our Sky 7 helicopter as it takes a look over northern New Mexico in the wake of the recent storm. Full Story »
With their winter break just around the corner, Samoan cadets attending New Mexico Military Institute are hoping to connect with family members who survived the tsunami that struck their island nation. Full Story »
A father in violation of a court custody order may be headed to North Carolina with his three children, the Santa Fe County Sheriffs Office reported late Wednesday. Full Story »
It will be at least another two to three days before full electric service is restored to the village of Cloudcroft and its surrounding communities. Full Story »
A baby girl shot in the head, allegedly by her own father, was laid to rest Wednesday. Full Story »
A 33-year-old man who used to work at the Joy Junction homeless shelter has pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts on charges he forced his son to hold a knife to another boy's throat at the shelter, forcing the other boy to perform sex acts. Full Story »
Businesses in downtown Durango are being asked by the city to clear the sidewalks of snow in preparation for Noel Night. City street crews have been plowing snow around the clock for the past two days to keep the streets clear, but Tuesday's storm has left piles of snow downtown. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - A House subcommittee has approved legislation aimed at forcing college football to switch to a playoff system to determine a national champion. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress Wednesday that the administration will extend the government's financial bailout program until next fall, saying it's needed to protect against fresh economic shocks. Full Story »
Durango School District will be on a two-hour delay today. Bus schedules will also be delayed. School will end at its regular time. Schools in the Ignacio District will be closed today. Full Story »
DENVER - Colorado tops the nation in participation in the Do Not Call Registry. Attorney General John Suthers says that a new report by the Federal Trade Commission shows Colorado has the highest participation rate. Full Story »
High winds Tuesday morning blew the roof off of a building at White Sands Missile Range. Cammy Montoya, spokeswoman for White Sands Public Affairs, said the winds blew the roof off of the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security building at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. Full Story »
The village of Cloudcroft declared a weather emergency Tuesday because wind gusts of up to 60 mph downed multiple power lines and trees. Full Story »
A person in the 2000 block of East First Street reported that sometime between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., someone forced entry into an office building and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. There are no suspects at this time. Full Story »
Mother nature must not be a basketball fan. A week after snow forced the cancellation of classes, practices and games, high winds canceled more games. Games for Tularosa and Cloudcroft were canceled on Tuesday, while the Goddard girls still played in Alamogordo. Full Story »
Deputies responded to 216 Stephanie Drive in reference to a burglary alarm. Deputies responded to 238 Heavens Way in reference to harassment. Full Story »
CARLSBAD — After deliberation, the city council unanimously voted to reward a request for proposal to Robert Young of Till it Shines LLC for the future management of the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Centre. Full Story »
CARLSBAD — A man with a history of firearms violations is dead and a police officer injured after a high-speed chase and shooting Monday in Carlsbad. Full Story »
By Stella Davis Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD — Carlsbad motorists have become resigned to driving on the heavily traveled and deeply rutted Canal Street and have expressed disappointment and anger that the state has failed to move quickly to fix it. Full Story »
CARLSBAD — Musicians in red chimed bells and toddlers toddled in room adorned with red poinsettias, yellow Christmas lights and a Christmas tree dubbed, "The Giving Tree. Full Story »
CARLSBAD — The city Community Development Department has recommended the city council award a request for proposal to Till it Shines LLC of Carlsbad to manage the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Centre. Full Story »
The following information was obtained from the Silver City Police Department. Missing persons - a mom went missing on the 1100 block of West 8th. Burglary - an office was broken into on the 600 block of East 8th Street. Full Story »
BAYARD — The Cobre High wrestling team were able to gain five wrestlers in the championship of the Burgess Invitational over the weekend in El Paso, Texas, and two came home with crowns. Full Story »
SILVER CITY -- Calls and e-mails have come in to the Silver City Sun-News and the El Paso Times from as far away as Maryland and North Carolina, with tips, advice, prayers and money for help in finding Zulu, the lost hero dog who helped save her master s life by sticking with him through six freezing nights in the Black Range. Full Story »
Monday s rain turned into snow Tuesday morning, and while the roads were relatively clear, drivers still had to contend with large puddles of water like this one on Highway 180 across from the Drifter Motel. Full Story »
The next monthly meeting of The Compassionate Friends will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Episcopal Church, corner of 7th and Texas streets. At this meeting they will break into small groups using support cards. Full Story »
By now you know the drill: Spending your money at local businesses keeps more of it in the community, pays for public services and supports independent stores. SFR is a big supporter of the shop local movement for all of these reasons—and for one other: Shopping locally is way more fun. Full Story »
Like so much Hollywood product these days, Brother s is a remake—in this case, of a Danish melodrama that was released in the US in 2005. In preparation for the new version, I looked up some reviews of the original—which I hadn’t seen—and discovered I had in fact seen it. Full Story »
One of the most invigorating scenes in today’s music world is an electronic music superstar standing still behind a huge table full of buttons and wires. Um, just kidding. Full Story »
Evangelo’s has been quietly revamping its sound system in preparation for bigger and better shows with locals and touring acts alike. Full Story »
As the economy began to tumble last year, here at the Reporter we decided we wanted each week to look at all the ways money changes everything. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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