Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025, according to current and former DEA agents and records reviewed by The Associated Press

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By JIM MUSTIAN and JOSHUA GOODMAN

Regional

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

Kearney Approves Nearly $2 Million Landfill Expansion Project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

Police: child was unsecured and the driver registered a 0.201% BAC.

State

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

Regional

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

State

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

North Central District Health Department To Begin Offering WIC Services

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities