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Pecos 17-year-old killed in wreck

According to the New Mexico State Police, a 17-year-old from Pecos was killed early Saturday morning in a rollover wreck.

Woman arrested on DWI, child...

A Las Vegas woman was recently arrested after a state trooper, who had just been to an incident at a home where he saw she was intoxicated, allegedly watched her run a stop sign — with her 6-year-old daughter in the vehicle.

Deanna Martinez, 26, was arrested May 19 on charges of misdemeanor DWI, first offense, and felony child abuse.

Two Mora County children, father...

Las Vegas Optic reports

A Mora County man and his two young children were involved in a rollover crash Saturday afternoon on New Mexico Road 518, according to the New Mexico State Police.

Judge Sandoval decides to step...

Las Vegas Optic reports

There will be a new judge on the bench soon in San Miguel County, as a longtime veteran of local courts is stepping down.

A news release sent out this week from the Fourth Judicial District Court said a vacancy will be created on Aug. 2, 2018, upon the retirement of Judge Matthew J. Sandoval.

The official end of Sandoval’s service as a district judge will be effective Aug. 1. He hasn’t heard cases since last November, when health issues led to his taking medical leave from the bench.

Big plans in place for Imus ranch

The 3,400-acre Don Imus ranch in the Ribera area was recently sold. The property tax impact of the sale isn’t yet clear — but the new owner has big plans for the site.

Police: RHS wrestling coach...

Las Vegas Optic reports

The Robertson High School head wrestling coach was arrested on two charges Wednesday by New Mexico State Police, who say the coach struck another coach with his car in a May 11 incident. 

The victim will not be identified by State Police.

Las Vegas woman gets dog back...

A Las Vegas woman finally has her cherished companion at her side again — but that homecoming didn’t happen without a struggle and several court appearances.

WLV grad one of only 28 in N.M....

Las Vegas Optic reports

ALBUQUERQUE — Comcast  NBC/Universal today announced that it has awarded $37,000 in scholarships for the 2018-19 school year to 28 New Mexico students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.

The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, recognizes the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

District will likely have at...

During phone calls to various Las Vegas City Schools campus locations in the second semester of the 2017-18 school year, asking for whomever is fulfilling certain roles was met with a long, silent pause.

Superintendent Kelt Cooper clarified this week some of his plan for staffing and filling some City Schools positions for 2018-19, especially at the administrative level.

“We’ve had a lot of chaos,” Cooper said. “It’s time to slow things down. The public and students and staff have had to digest a lot of changes.”

Jail Log, Sunday's Optic,...

The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between May 30 and June 6, 2018: