New Mexico https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/new-mexico/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:07:10 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/the-conflict-over-permanent-climbing-anchors-in-wilderness/ Climbers concerned about safety are pitted against wilderness advocates worried about overcrowding and unfettered bolting. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:11:27 -0600 CE7F2313-3E20-4C5D-9EDB-14AD69DB1A0A https://tj.durangoherald.com/detention-officer-reportedly-causes-courthouse-lock-down-in-aztec/ William Johnston distressed by issuance of restraining order Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:11:52 -0600 D5750CED-FB51-41F7-95D6-4A6A1215014D https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-residents-push-to-save-nearly-80-year-old-sunspot-solar-observatory-as-demolition-near/ Liquid mercury leak prompted National Science Foundation to cease operations Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:05:16 -0600 9998F0EE-135D-4CA4-B510-253CAA49BF5E https://tj.durangoherald.com/will-betting-on-wildfires-lead-to-arson/ Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible” Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:35:08 -0600 128B2998-10B4-4E9B-9626-E494F79911F2 https://tj.durangoherald.com/half-of-all-rural-counties-are-losing-population-what-is-contributing-to-those-declines/ For years, the dominant headline has been that rural America is growing again. And that’s partly true. But zooming in reveals a more complex picture. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:38:30 -0600 C8BA0DAA-4FD7-4CD1-AC39-D18A2F9C82D7 https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-environment-officials-mandate-more-legacy-nuclear-waste-at-wipp/ The new permit puts the focus back on cleanup Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:26:56 -0600 0630B1D4-425A-4DE7-90FA-886386C59B97 https://tj.durangoherald.com/aztec-man-arrested-after-15-hour-standoff-with-swat-teams/ Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:52 -0600 FC46B23D-E5ED-4A03-B17C-D2992B1705DF https://tj.durangoherald.com/author-of-relic-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god-to-visit-farmington-library-may-1/ Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:40 -0600 DDD714D1-8957-4039-8012-69C6BB04C94F https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-enacts-sweeping-statewide-fire-restrictions-to-prevent-wildfires/ Smoking, fireworks and campfires all banned Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:07:03 -0600 12B2A5EC-0CCB-49BD-AC1F-B61AABC95888 https://tj.durangoherald.com/mental-wellness-resource-center-opens-in-san-juan-county/ Grant will help residents connect with behavioral health services Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:03:07 -0700 B6371710-32EE-0D4E-E053-0100007F8817 https://tj.durangoherald.com/fire-ravaged-forests-get-help-from-pine-cone-collectors/ Seeds collected to plant in scorched areas Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:03:09 -0700 96DD327E-4D0B-7B09-E053-0100007FDE79 https://tj.durangoherald.com/farmington-building-connections-to-its-riverside-trails/ Among the Waters trail expected to be completed spring 2020 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:16:05 -0700 96DD327E-4D06-7B09-E053-0100007FDE79 https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-mexico-gop-sues-to-halt-absentee-voting-in-las-cruces/ New Mexico Republican House Minority Leader James G. Townsend, left, and Republican Party of New Mexico chairman Steve Pearce, right, talk to reporters on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Albuquerque after announcing the party will challenge how the state is... Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:34:40 -0700 968AFFB1-25DF-7A58-E053-0100007FE536 https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-mexicos-top-court-examines-warrior-gene-defense/ SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court debated Monday whether a murder defendant should have been allowed to introduce evidence that he has a genetic predisposition to violence. At issue is whether a district court acted properly in excluding... Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:34:28 -0700 968AFFB1-25E0-7A58-E053-0100007FE536 https://tj.durangoherald.com/n-m-indicators-show-improved-overdose-prevention-work/ State saw a 25% decrease in new opioid prescriptions Sun, 03 Nov 2019 03:06:22 -0700 96680EC3-2CD0-15BC-E053-0100007F3B07 https://tj.durangoherald.com/san-juan-college-to-host-native-american-heritage-month-events/ Native American Center to host events Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:02:25 -0600 964E8A6B-32CD-48AF-E053-0100007FF068 https://tj.durangoherald.com/u-s-house-passes-bill-to-protect-chaco-canyon-from-new-oil-and-gas-leasing/ Act would create 10-mile drilling buffer around park in N.M. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:48:23 -0600 964E8A6B-32CC-48AF-E053-0100007FF068