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Today's News

  • Toppers outmuscle West girls

    Reyna Trujillo scored 10 of her team-high 13 points in the first half but couldn’t get West Las Vegas past Class 4A Los Alamos on Friday evening.

    The visiting Hilltoppers (6-6) outgunned West 18-10 in the fourth quarter to win 55-39.

    Getting assists from Celeste Trujillo and Jaylen Gutierrez, Trujillo led the Lady Dons to leads of 4-1 and 6-3. But Los Alamos began to beat West to the rebound and closed the quarter on a 10-2 run.

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  • Colts rally from 28 down vs. Chiefs

    The Associated Press

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts had all the Luck — at least once the second half started.

    Andrew Luck threw three touchdown passes after halftime, including a 64-yarder to a wide-open T.Y. Hilton for the go-ahead score with 4:22 left, leading the Colts from a four-TD deficit to an improbable 45-44 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a wild-card game Saturday.

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  • Last BCS title game tonight

    The Associated Press

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.  — There will be a funeral amid the celebration after the BCS championship game on Monday night.

    No. 1 Florida State or No. 2 Auburn will be the last team to hoist the $30,000 Waterford crystal football that goes to college football’s champion and has become emblematic of the Bowl Championship Series. Then the BCS will be buried in the Rose Bowl after 16 years of revolutionizing the sport — and frustrating so many of its fans and participants.

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  • Looking Ahead - Sports - Jan. 6, 2014

    Monday
    No local sporting events scheduled

    Tuesday
    Basketball
    • Robertson girls (A,B,C) vs. St. Michael’s, 4 p.m., Mike Marr Gym
    • West Las Vegas girls (A,B,C) vs. Moriarty, 4 p.m., Gillie Lopez Gym
    • Memorial Middle School boys vs. Raton, 4 p.m., MMS gym
    • West Las Vegas Middle School boys at Mora, 4 p.m., Mora
    • Valley Middle School boys vs. Santo Domingo, 4 p.m., Valley gym

    Wednesday
    Basketball

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  • Plunging into 2014 - Polar brrrrr plunge

    Some call it crazy, some call it exhilarating, but it is a longtime New Year’s Day tradition that many enjoy either from the shore or in ice cold water.

    This year was no different. The 18th Annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at high noon Wednesday at Storrie Lake State Park with many  first time plungers and several plunge regulars. The event is organized by retired magistrate judge Philip Romero and local jeweler Tito Chavez.

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  • Local man accused of embezzlement

    A 39-year-old Las Vegas man spent the holidays behind bars after he was charged with embezzlement.

    Harry Voss, who, according to court documents, resides on Topaz Lane, was arrested by state police on Dec. 7 after his former employer called authorities. Voss remained locked up at the San Miguel County Detention Center as of Thursday morning. His bond was set at $10,000 cash.

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  • State lags in population growth

    The Associated Press

    SANTA FE — New Census estimates indicate New Mexico gained just 1,747 people in the 12 months ended in July, putting the state among the bottom for population growth.

    The new estimates put New Mexico’s estimated population at 2,085,287, an increase of just .08 percent, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

    Meanwhile, the neighboring states of Utah, Texas, Colorado and Arizona had population growth rates averaging 1.4 percent.

    The Census Bureau makes its estimates based on migration patterns, births and deaths.

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  • Las Aguitas native receives Lifetime Achievement Award

    Submitted to the Optic

    Don Facundo Valdez, a well-known resident of Las Vegas and native of Las Aguitas in Mora County, was honored recently with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the New Mexico Acequia Association.

    Acequia leaders from throughout the state gathered in Santa Fe for the annual Congreso de las Acequias and recognized Valdez for his lifelong devotion to his community and for his many years of distinguished service as an educator, community organizer, counselor and a strong voice for social justice.

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  • Ousted Santa Fe Community College president contests dismissal

    The Associated Press

    SANTA FE — The ousted president of Santa Fe Community College is citing a state law providing protections for whistleblowers as she contests her firing.

    Lawyers for Ana “Cha” Guzman say the college board fired her in retaliation after she wrote a letter to the state auditor in October to request an investigation into the college’s finances.

    The college board fired Guzman last month, saying it was invoking a contract provision that allows dismissal for “just cause.”

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  • Victim’s name released

    State police have identified the Mora County man who was stabbed at his home on Christmas Eve following a home invasion.

    The victim is Selso Romero, 69, state police Sgt. Damyan Brown confirmed on Tuesday. Brown said Romero has  been released from University of New Mexico Hospital, where he was transported for treatment.

    Police have said that Romero was robbed and stabbed. He told police there were two men.

    State police ask that anyone with information about the home invasion and stabbing contact Sgt. Ben Romero at 425-6771.

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