PNM representatives met with Alamogordo residents to answer questions about unusually high electric bills, with one nonprofit discovering a $3,000 error caused by a typo.

One family says a father was detained while taking his daughter to an appointment. Another says a woman surrendered while accompanying a 2-month-old baby who uses oxygen

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A plot of land near downtown Albuquerque, left empty for almost 70 years, is one step closer to a potential redevelopment. The city is eyeing land that sits on the corner of Lomas and Broadway, hoping it can be used for things like housing. The three-acres

U.S. stocks are rising and trimming their losses from what’s been a shaky week. The bond market remains jumpy Friday, but yields are not moving as much as earlier in the week and are helping keep financial markets relatively calm. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and was on track for

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - UNM football held the final scrimmage of fall camp Thursday with second year head coach Jason Eck looking to evaluate more players as he heads to finalizing a starting roster next week. Good plays were made on offense and defense. UNM backup quarterback from last season,

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the hot start to the high school season in New Mexico. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Aug. 20 appeared first on KOB 4 .

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has not slowed his pursuit of central policy goals and personal pursuits, even after major setbacks at the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts. The high court in its 2026 term delivered blows to Trump’s core campaign promises to upend a constitutional provision governing

Commissioners vote to follow FCC regulations, with conditions for public input on color of tower

A federal court ruling out of Idaho has potential implications for exceptions in abortion bans nationwide and could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled earlier this month that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides a narrow right

Aug. 9Charles Dickerson, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for fraud at an unspecified address.Kennet ...

Albuquerque – There is an active police presence in the 10800 block of Central Ave SE, between Britt St and Elizabeth St SE. Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department are attempting to negotiate with a suspect who is barricaded inside a residence in the trailer park. The woman is wanted

The arrest at La Familia, captured in video circulating on social media, was one of several ICE arrests reported Wednesday in Santa Fe.

Fei’s Cafe, a hole in the wall firmly entrenched in a section of the International District that feels disingenuous to call anything other than “The War Zone,” is the very […]

By Rodd Cayton The Village of Corrales has a 40-year water plan. The document, required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and crucial to the village’s water future, was approved at the Aug. 18 Village Council meeting. It projects Corrales’ long-term water supply needs and identifies conservation

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump […]

By Rodd Cayton The $10 fine for not having reflectors on one’s bicycle in Corrales is probably going away. The Village Council next month will review changes to its uniform traffic code, and one item to be considered is updating the fee schedule. Some fines haven’t been increased in decades,

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to

The state-run treatment center will have 20 beds available for residential substance use treatment, plus eight more for detoxification.

Rio Rancho’s speed cameras have generated more than $2 million for the city in 2026 and tens of thousands of citations, according to city leaders. The post Rio Rancho speed cameras generate $2.3M, issue 45,000+ citations appeared first on KOB 4 .

BCSO Sheriff John Allen says he is canceling one Flock Safety contract as questions continue over license plate-reading cameras that can track vehicle movement. The post BCSO to cancel at least 1 contract with Flock Safety appeared first on KOB 4 .

Scattered storms developed once again this afternoon with more record and near record high temperatures. Another active monsoon day will return Friday afternoon as the heat continues. Slightly drier weather will start moving back into New Mexico again this weekend, however afternoon storm chances will return each day to the

Two pilots and six passengers were aboard the aircraft, the NTSB says.

Kai Spears, who played for the University of Alabama men’s team, sued the Times in 2023 after it published a report, citing a person familiar with the investigation, that indicated he was a passenger in a car involved in the shooting.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Golf Coaches Association of America class of 2026 includes UNM men's golf coach Jake Harrington. In his first three seasons at New Mexico Harrington has led UNM to two NCAA Championship appearances, three regionals, and two top 30 national rankings. Harrington was also named 2023-2024

Santa Fe neighbors said they're on edge after back-to-back days of immigration law enforcement agents preparing for a raid and conducting raids in our capital city. The post Santa Fe neighbors uneasy after ICE raids and arrests appeared first on KOB 4 .

AFR crews were staged near 4 Hills and Sara roads.

Panettiere had spoken openly about her ongoing struggles with drugs and alcohol and debilitating chronic pain.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — One person was rescued from a flooded arroyo in Albuquerque on Thursday evening. The search continues for a second individual who was reportedly also stuck in the flooding. AFR was dispatched to Four Hills Road SE at Rachel Road SE at about 6:30 p.m. An off-duty

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — The LaGrange Police Department (LPD) is investigating a potential License Plate Recognition (LPR) system misuse between March and December 2025 involving one of their officers. According to LPD, their officers along with the City of LaGrange are currently working together to review the potential misuse. LPD

"I no longer felt like I could properly do my job as a columnist."

"We're coming for the books," Patrick said, stating that his actions aren't a ban on books.

Birth tourism has become a hotly debated issue over the summer. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Aug. 6 to end birth tourism.

Americans' drinking remains at historically low levels with a survey released Thursday reporting the lowest levels of alcohol consumption among Americans in its history, dating back to 1939.

Erik Briones of New Mexico sentenced to probation after threatening fishermen with a gun over river access behind his Santa Fe property. The post 4 Investigates: Pecos River war ends with probation appeared first on KOB 4 .

In this Love 4 ABQ with Visit Albuquerque, we're talking about Crepe Brulee coming to the Westside of Albuquerque. The post Love 4 ABQ: Crepe Brulee coming to the Westside appeared first on KOB 4 .

Smoke from the Frijoles Fire pushed into nearby communities as the fire grew to nearly 14,000 acres. The post Santa Fe communities face thick smoke from Frijoles Fire, 31% contained appeared first on KOB 4 .

A judge extended temporary gun restrictions on Kenneth Bair after police accused him of standing outside an officer's home with a rifle and holstered handgun. The post Judge extends firearm restrictions for Ventana Ranch man accused of harassment appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque police arrested Jenipher Lewis after video showed her smashing a truck window with a baseball bat during a road rage confrontation. The post Local woman charged with child abuse after viral road rage incident appeared first on KOB 4 .

Two relatives of people whom federal immigration agents arrested Wednesday in Santa Fe spoke out at a news conference Thursday, during which New Mexico elected officials decried the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency’s tactics in what they described as a spree of immigration arrests in the city this week.

One person is displaced and three animals are missing after a house fire Thursday in Albuquerque.

Monsoon rain and heat could extend mosquito activity across New Mexico into the fall.

Male tarantulas are embarking on their annual migration to find mates, marking the final chapter of their lives.

Traffic was rerouted for more than an hour.

Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] APD arrests driver of red SUV in viral road rage incident - It was a viral road rage incident caught on camera, and now one of the drivers involved has been arrested. Albuquerque police have arrested Jenipher Lewis in connection to the incident.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dating back to a land grant given to the original Spanish settlers the small village of Seboyeta New Mexico features an altar hidden in a cave, the shrine at Los Portales. This shrine has been a site of worship dating back centuries and is said to

Happy Friday! We are closing in on the weekend, and this morning is mild, once again, in the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures have fallen to the 70s, and 60s throughout the metro and across the state. Typically, for mid-August low temperatures are supposed to reach the mid to low 60s at

A small plane chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has crashed in western Alaska, killing all eight people aboard. The crash happened Thursday near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles west of Anchorage. The twin-engine Cessna 441 was traveling from Anchorage and was scheduled

The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that. So Cuba’s U.N. ambassador says he wants to know why Washington keeps piling on sanctions that stymie the very economic opening it has sought for decades. Ambassador Ernesto

Albuquerque police say a new business program cut damage and vandalism by 29% in one area and gave business owners a direct police contact. The post Albuquerque shops team up with police to prevent crime before it starts appeared first on KOB 4 .

Democratic leaders want New Mexico to become an early 2028 presidential primary state, a move that would shift the state to fourth in the new DNC lineup. The post Top Democrats reaching out to Gov. Lujan Grisham ahead of potential early 2028 primary appeared first on KOB 4 .

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looking to give Albuquerque business owners peace of mind in the face of the city's crime problem, APD is trying something different: pairing up businesses with officers. "We feel good because it has been a huge deterrent and it's just a sense of security for myself

Thunderstorms could bring wind gusts over 45 mph, hail, heavy rain and frequent lightning across much of New Mexico Thursday evening. The post Thunderstorms could bring winds, hail and heavy rain into New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed two new district court judges for the 2nd and 13th judicial districts

Amanda's picks: Events happening across New Mexico this weekend.

WATCH: Woman seen hitting truck with a bat during road rage incident

Bear kills man on Navajo Nation

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A man died after he was attacked by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, on Thursday afternoon, according to the Navajo Police Department Window Rock District. Multiple agencies responded to the attack at about 1 p.m. today. Police say the bear was shot and wounded by

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) — Just one of seven New Mexico municipalities to run its own election, Rio Rancho is now looking at changes after a record-setting mayoral runoff. The Rio Rancho city clerk brought up a couple of ideas for changing how it runs an election,including possibly getting rid

Veteran homelessness dipped slightly from 2024 to 2025, according to the latest results from the January 2025 point-in-time count. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counted 32,495 veterans experiencing homelessness, 387, or 1.2%, fewer than the previous year. HUD counted 18,877 veterans in shelters, and 13,518 living unsheltered

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Food insecurity is on the rise in New Mexico. Lawmakers heard a presentation this week about the hunger problem facing New Mexico families and how the state is working to close the gap. Since 2021, legislative analysts say the expiration of pandemic funding, reductions in SNAP

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Lawmakers and community members speaking out tonight after an ICE operation takes several people into custody. Outrage continues in the State's capital city, as elected leaders say nearly a dozen people were arrested by immigration enforcement agents on Wednesday. "We heard stories of ICE officers

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — A father and mother from Las Cruces are facing child abuse charges after police say their children tested positive for drugs and showed obvious signs of neglect. The parents, 27-year-old Justine Barboa and 25-year-old Danny Perkins, were arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of

Denver is one of three finalists the Democratic National Committee will consider to host its 2028 national convention. If selected, Colorado’s capital would host the 2028 Democratic National Convention two decades after it last hosted it, when Barack Obama accepted the party’s 2008 presidential nomination in front of a crowd

Is climate change enough justification to stop the expansion of a reservoir that will take more water from the dwindling Colorado River? That’s the central question in a lawsuit pitting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Colorado’s largest water utility against a consortium of environmental nonprofits.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The state of New Mexico is investing nearly $19 million into more water storage. The water utility authority announced Thursday they will be getting $18.7 million dollars to add two new aquifer storage and recovery wells. They will be built at the water authority's water treatment

The post STRATEGIC WATER SUPPLY GRANT INFORMATION appeared first on KOB 4 .

TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has issued a warning about changing conditions related to harmful algal blooms along sections of the Rio Grande. Based on current blue-green algae conditions, BLM is recommending increased caution for recreation users in specific locations along the Orilla

Here are some tips for the Albuquerque real estate market and what neighborhood you should pay attention to. The post Sold by Skip: Tips for the Albuquerque real estate market appeared first on KOB 4 .

The lightning-caused Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness as of Thursday morning had grown to just under 14,000 acres, with officials reporting 31% containment.

What to do if you encounter a bear in New Mexico.

Caregiver arrested for sexually assaulting elderly man in her care.

The New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after two people were found dead after a structure fire in Portales. The post Firefighters find 2 dead after fire in Portales appeared first on KOB 4 .

Multiple "suspected destructive devices" were found in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The post ATF: Up to $10K reward for info on ‘destructive devices’ found in New Mexico forest appeared first on KOB 4 .

The New Mexico Department of Health is warning mosquito season may be longer than usual this year due to rainfall and heat. The post Longer mosquito season expected in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

One U.S. Army unit is offering troops a reenlistment bonus of four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game “Grand Theft Auto VI.” Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, specifically mention the game in a memo to soldiers explaining the

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country. The Treasury and State departments announced Thursday they're leveling new sanctions on nine state-owned mining, metal and construction companies and the leadership of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M) is seeking answers from federal immigration authorities following reports that agents arrested one or more people in the parking lot of a Santa Fe healthcare facility on Wednesday, including the parent of a child who was left alone.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration will face challenges securing Senate confirmation after the committee chairman in charge of that process expressed doubts. That, however, hasn’t deterred White House officials from pressing for Dr. Heidi Overton, arguing she has the experience needed and

The Rio Grande running dry is a stark warning not only for how our climate is changing but also for the legal battles that could be coming. The post More legal battles could ensue as Rio Grande dries appeared first on KOB 4 .

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks in the halls of Nebraska's largest public school district. Omaha Superintendent Matthew Ray requested that school resource officers stop using the gloves. Omaha Police agreed, but the suburban Bellevue police department said its officers will continue carrying the

New Mexico Department of Health officials on Thursday said residents should prepare for a possible extended 'mosquito season,' and people with weakened immune systems should be particularly cautious about avoiding bites

New Mexico was considered the hardest-to-count state in the contiguous U.S. during the 2020 census, an expert told a panel of state lawmakers Wednesday while encouraging them to begin planning for the 2030 census.

New housing projects can sometimes stall out as a developer applies to city or county planning boards and goes through cycles of inspections, reviews and approvals. Now, cities are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to address one of the most persistent sources of housing permitting delays: incomplete applications. And two

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday warned of a possible longer mosquito season fueled by increased rainfall and heat. “At home, our animals, our dogs, have a lot of mosquitos and bugs on them when we bring them inside the house, tons of little

La Familia Health says agents detained a man who was with his minor child. A New Mexico congresswoman believes the arrest may have been part of a broader operation involving at least eight people.

Water rights acquisition at center of issue while state nears water debt ceiling with Texas

New Mexico U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) visited a transitional living facility in Albuquerque on Wednesday to tout her office’s housing-related earmarks and also a “landmark” federal housing bill that quietly went into law last month that she said will have major impacts on the state’s housing shortage.

Two-thirds of Americans are worried about climate change, but many don’t realize how they can play a significant role in climate action — at least, not yet. Deadly wildfires regularly scorch California. Last winter, much of the Rockies received record-low snow, signaling water woes for millions. Then a spring heat

High on a ridgeline near the headwaters of the Yampa River, a ditch dug more than a century ago snakes for miles through the rugged terrain of the Routt National Forest, shepherding water from the Yamcolo Reservoir across a 9,000-foot-high mesa to an area south of the town of Yampa,

A federal judge in the District of Columbia issued an order Wednesday blocking U.S. Health and Human Services from implementing sweeping changes to grants under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program while a lawsuit proceeds, but dozens of existing grants that were canceled this summer will remain so for now, unless

A team of observers who fanned out across New Mexico polling sites during the June primary election said workers at a polling place in rural Union County required voters to present identification, which New Mexico law does not require.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Wednesday announced that a statewide initiative to track guns used in shootings has identified more than 500 crimes since launching late last year.

Rio Rancho spent $550K on its 2026 election as leaders weighed voter ID, runoff costs and possible voting changes.

An environmental group, backed by two southern New Mexico lawmakers, on Wednesday asked the state Supreme Court to pause the scheduled air quality permit hearing for data center Project Jupiter over allegations that the hearing officer has made public participation exceedingly difficult.

Four teens move through the court system as juveniles

For decades, scientists warned that the U.S. Southwest would aridify as the climate continued warming. This summer, New Mexicans learned exactly what that means. And it’s just the beginning

Mayor outlines potential timeline, process for replacement

New Mexico outspends most other states on public assistance programs, but struggles to match recipients with long-term jobs, state analysts told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city’s food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month. The band plays Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico United will roll out the red carpet for one of the state’s own next week, declaring Wednesday, Aug. 26 “Mike Smith Night” when the club […]

New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing due process concerns.

Three Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer players have been named to Lone Star Conference preseason watchlists ahead of the 2026 season. The Greyhounds open their campaign against New Mexico Highlands on August 27.

The Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program is accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors interested in leading local environmental projects during the 2026–2027 school year. Selected participants will receive training, hands-on experience, and a stipend upon completion.

The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center remains Sandoval County's only certified Level-III trauma center with specialized facilities and staff ready for emergencies. The hospital highlights its capacity for rapid intervention and coordination with higher-level centers when needed.

CYFD said the system launched Monday, and said staff are already being trained and getting accustomed to using the system.

New Mexico Department of Public Safety officials met with county sheriffs at a conference to discuss modernization efforts at the state's Law Enforcement Academy. Sheriffs expressed satisfaction with updated training programs while emphasizing continued collaboration for effective law enforcement education.

A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.

The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of wild, federally managed acres across the U.S. Brooke Rollins, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Tuesday filed a rule to rescind “in its entirety” the national

During a visit to Hobbs on Tuesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that New Mexico, already the nation’s second highest oil-producing state, still has even more to offer as President Donald Trump seeks to boost domestic energy production.

Albuquerque – A Tijeras man is in custody after court records reveal that he intentionally rammed his pickup truck into the homes, garage doors, and vehicles of several former coworkers in Albuquerque after being terminated from his job. Dean Billy Smith Jr., 32, has been charged with two counts of

WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to intervene in a lower court decision that halts his $400 million White House ballroom construction unless he receives authorization from Congress. The administration requested the justices grant an immediate stay to a 2-1 federal appeals court decision that

Doña Ana County's special project manager responds to state auditor's report on opioid settlement spending.

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department charged Kwamie L’Shuan Williamson for the shooting death on Monday morning of Juan Lopez. SWAT officers took no chances and arrested Williamson late Monday. Williamson, 34, was driving a red Tesla early Monday and pulled up next to Lopez and a

A new lawsuit from a former Democratic Party of New Mexico secretary accuses top party officials of wrongfully pushing her out of the position after she voiced concerns about “discrimination against Navajos within” the party.

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing a rise in demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling through the state.

Albuquerque – On August 17th, 2026, a man was walking around the 500 block of Espanola St. NE with a knife and other items. He was yelling at government and construction workers while pointing the objects at them. The man was identified as 49-year-old Martin Star Sando of Albuquerque. The

Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report— Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of

Sandoval County seniors won’t have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop. Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners have approved nearly $11.3 million in new bonds to buy landfill equipment and settle up land costs tied to the Project Ranger site, both coming in at lower interest rates than the county had budgeted for. Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing up

Foodies looking for their Sunday brunch fix of rainbow lattes and puff pastry waffles topped with deep-fried bananas enjoyed under shaded picnic tables are in mourning this week. Nob Hill’s […]

Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.

Albuquerque – Today, a jury convicted David Haro and Joshua Dominguez of second-degree murder in the March 15, 2024 killing of Sarah Dimas. Christine Jablonsky and Larry Hansen prosecuted the case. BACKSTORY: According to police and court records, Haro, Dominguez and Destiny Marquez confronted Dimas after she was found near

Aug. 2Bradley Gurley, 32, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery upon a peace officer, assault upon ...

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting August 17, 2026, four new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County. Mathew Martin Loo Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-00527 The jury trial in State of New Mexico v. Mathew Martin Loo, presided over by

The Albuquerque Isotopes unveiled a limited-edition Mariachis Lowrider jersey for the club’s upcoming Lowrider Night on Saturday, August 22. The Isotopes will hold an online auction of signed game-worn Lowrider jerseys with proceeds benefitting the Duke City Lowrider After School Program. The auction will begin at 5:00 pm Saturday, August

Albuquerque – This morning around 5:15 AM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 100 block of San Pablo St., on San Pablo St. just south of Central Ave SE. When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from a gunshot

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, […]

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Rodd Cayton Potatoes grow very well in New Mexico, Lisa Brown says. Brown, recently appointed to the Corrales Village Council, knows that firsthand, having been raised there, farmed there and sought solutions there. She served on the village’s farmland preservation commission. Brown sat with the Corrales Comment to discuss

With more than $70 billion available to invest for the benefit of New Mexico, why doesn’t the State Investment Council just buy PNM instead of letting them sell to Blackstone, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than two decades, filmmaker and educator Bryan Konefsky has been bringing experimental filmmakers from around the world to Albuquerque through Experiments in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque struggles to get things done because it suffers from a “scarcity mindset” he intends to change Mayor Tim Keller said Saturday as he outlined his priorities for his historic third term as mayor of the state’s largest city. Speaking from the Route 66

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval Regional Medical Center’s longtime CEO is stepping down Dec. 11, and she used what may be her final mill levy update to Sandoval County commissioners to introduce the man taking her place — while fielding pointed questions about ER wait times, a doctor shortage

About 14% of New Mexico households don’t have air conditioning, according to census estimates published earlier this year.

Submitted by Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Corrales I would like to thank Adam Prior, who is currently running to unseat Representative Kathleen Cates in House District 44, for publicly acknowledging, after reviewing her donations and her votes, that she cannot be bought. (See his Letter to the editor: Follow

Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is currently responding to an incident involving a jumper on the Wyoming overpass along Eastbound I-40. For the safety of the public and the individual involved, eastbound I-40 is currently shut down in the immediate area as officers work to safely resolve the situation.

Albuquerque – At approximately 10:54 PM on Friday, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Rhode Island St. NE following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers initially located at least one person suffering from stab wounds. AFR subsequently advised APD officers that there

The new facility represents an effort by the state to expand access in smaller communities struggling to provide childcare.

The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.

The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested in Rio Rancho for stealing a woman's hot tub.Jerrett Williams, 45, o ...

BERNALILLO — Three Sandoval County commissioners have picked a member for the salary commissio ...

Rio Rancho unanimously approved two childcare projects, expanding preschool and daycare options across the city.

City leaders upheld variances for two 50-foot lots, clearing the way for homes despite residents’ objections.

BERNALILLO — Three bond questions were approved by the Sandoval County County Commission Aug. 12.At ...

BERNALILLO — Fire crews that responded to the more than 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire were rec ...

Local law enforcement agencies discuss their perspective

Bernalillo Elementary celebrates with pep rally

In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won’t just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Duke City could see more than 200 high-tech jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investment if the City Council approves […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Paintbrushes, blank canvases and a ticking clock come together as Art Battle makes its Albuquerque debut this weekend. Art Battle Albuquerque brings 12 artists […]

With summer winding down, it seems like everyone is trying to get in their last kicks of the season. Events of all kinds are popping up all over town. There’s […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Southeast Albuquerque residents and business owners near the airport are demanding answers about how an overnight drug treatment shelter has been allowed to operate […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Southeast Albuquerque residents and business owners near the airport are demanding answers about how an overnight drug treatment shelter has been allowed to operate without a required permit since November after city staff gave “incorrect advice,” setting up a fight before City Councilors who

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Duke City could see more than 200 high-tech jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investment if the City Council approves $3.1 million in city and state incentives for three local companies in cybersecurity, quantum computing and aerospace. The three proposed

“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Hatch chile smell is still in the air and the summer still has plenty of weekend left. Rio Rancho and its neighbors pack Aug. 14-16 with free concerts, local markets, community traditions and one of the biggest free family events of the year. Friday:

Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.

Full-day program at Puesta del Sol starts year with nearly 100 students enrolled

RRPS facilities director provides update on district's bond projects

Dodd responds to heated day from Puesta Del Sol

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — For more than a decade, Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque has brought together New Mexicans curious about plant-based living, animal advocacy and healthier ways […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s city watchdog found no legal or ethical misconduct by Interim City Attorney Lauren Keefe, but the report paints a picture of confusion inside […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters will not see proposed changes to the public campaign finance system on the November ballot after county commissioners withdrew the measures […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters will not see proposed changes to the public campaign finance system on the November ballot after county commissioners withdrew the measures to allow more time for study instead of rushing a complex proposal to voters. On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Board

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s city watchdog found no legal or ethical misconduct by Interim City Attorney Lauren Keefe, but the report paints a picture of confusion inside City Hall. Interim Inspector General Peter Pacheco released the final special investigation report July 31 on allegations of legal and

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños who rely on local housing, transit and community services could see programs lose federal funding if a proposed rule were to give political appointees new power to freeze or end grants over vague standards tied to federal policy. Four Albuquerque City Councilors, led

The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — The iconic dinos and giraffes are getting a new life, and so is a shuttered Albuquerque classic. Scott Salvas, the Rio […]

Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.

“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — The iconic dinos and giraffes are getting a new life, and so is a shuttered Albuquerque classic. Scott Salvas, the Rio Rancho brewer behind Brew Lab 101, is resurrecting the long-dormant Putt-Putt Golf and Games course at 5100 San Mateo Blvd.

Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.

SANDOVAL COUNTY — A Tesuque man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Aug. 5 for a 2025 hit ...

CORRALES — A Corrales man was arrested after he allegedly wrestled for an ax with police.Curtis ...

Issues include CTE, transportation special education and more

Benefit to be held Aug. 26 for struggling pantry

New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing […]

Submitted by By Adam Prior, Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 44 New Mexico’s doctor shortage is not abstract. It is a family waiting months for a specialist, a senior driving hours for care or a rural hospital struggling to stay open. Medical-malpractice policy affects patients’ rights and whether

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A heavily armed man is still walking around Ventana Ranch, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to keep their distance if they spot […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Best-selling author Anne Hillerman is joining some of New Mexico’s most celebrated artists as a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños dropping off trash at city convenience centers will soon need proof of residency or face more than double the residential rate. During its […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños dropping off trash at city convenience centers will soon need proof of residency or face more than double the residential rate. During its Aug. 3 meeting, the Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 for an ordinance to raise the solid waste disposal fee at

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have […]

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras, The Paper. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Aug. 10, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from more than 21,000 New Mexicans, about half of them children, since October. Stansbury said the drop

Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.

The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School was placed on a temporary shelter in place Monday morning after ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Voters in Bernalillo County may get a chance to decide this November whether their tax dollars should help fund campaigns for county offices. The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote Tuesday, Aug. 11, on three companion measures.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. The Albuquerque City Council approved companion measures sponsored by Council Vice President Dan Champine on Monday, Aug. 3, to place

“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.

Submitted by Kevin Shelton, Sandoval County Our community has watched Sheriff Jesse Casaus put the good of Sandoval County and its neighbors ahead of partisanship. The Democratic Party responded by blasting him for endorsing Victor Rodriguez, claiming the sheriff had finally shown his “true colors.” I believe the sheriff made

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Recently, I listened to the historical fiction novel The Frozen River, based on the life of Martha Ballard. Her life is chronicled in The Midwife’s Diary, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1991. From 1785 to 1812, Ballard recorded the weather

A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.

Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.

Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.

RIO RANCHO — Mariposa will once again be the canvas for the annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 12 from ...

RIO RANCHO — Christian Rock band Third Day will be at the Rio Rancho Events Center April 25 for its ...

The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales’ most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year’s crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village’s no-kill shelter. Fourteen animal candidates filed

New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County high school juniors and seniors have two more weeks to apply for the Junior County Treasurer Program, which now comes with a $5,000 scholarship for each student who completes it. The Treasurer’s Office extended the deadline to Aug. 21 so students returning from

July 26Jamie Robison, 36, of Albuquerque, was arrested for unlawful use of license at an unspecified ...

New superintendent was eager to greet high school students to start the new year

Cabezon event cancelled as Mariposa welcomes few residents

Public comment period is open until NMSLO decides to auction 300 acres off

BERNALILLO — As Bernalillo Public Schools looks to the new school year — set to start next ...

BERNALILLO — A man who allegedly ran from police was arrested after a K9 located a tampered backpack ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers who report fraud or wrongdoing at City Hall now have stronger legal protections after the City Council unanimously approved two overhauls Monday to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the city’s fraud watchdog. Councilors unanimously approved the Accountability in Government Ordinance, which Councilor

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners rolled into the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday, Aug. 3 and watched a zoning bill that would have separated the two businesses go up in smoke. City councilors voted 6-3 to reject Ordinance O-26-39, sponsored by Councilor Renée

By Rodd Cayton Citing a desire to ensure the community is kept up to date, village councilors in Corrales have delayed an official update to the uniform traffic code. The code had already been posted, but councilors added changes they felt the public should have time to review. Village Attorney

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho and its neighbors don’t need a headliner to fill a weekend. This one comes loaded with New Mexican tradition, back-to-back Bernalillo concerts and three nights of live music in the City of Vision — plus the smell of green chile in the air.

Ramen, sushi and a bar in one just across the Albuquerque-Rio Rancho border

BERNALILLO — As the start of the new school year looms closer, Bernalillo High School seniors were s ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Taxpayers in the Duke City will not see a proposed gross receipts tax increase on their November ballots after city councilors used a procedural move to stop the measure before it reached a vote. During the Aug. 3 City Council meeting, Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños whose catalytic converters get stolen or whose streetlights go dark because of stripped copper wiring have a new tool aimed at fighting the market for stolen metal after the City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to toughen the city’s recycling laws. The council

By Rodd Cayton It’s hot, and that’s not ideal for learning, Albuquerque Public Schools officials acknowledged Monday. Therefore, the district has been working on a variety of initiatives to keep kids cool. “We are overstaffed for the beginning of the year in terms of having all hands on deck to

By Rodd Cayton As law enforcement agencies across the country work to bond with the communities they serve, local departments are offering a variety of ways to reinforce that connection on Aug. 4. National Night Out began in 1984 and takes place the second Tuesday in August in hundreds of

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mattresses, tents and scorched brush piled up along the Rio Grande this month as crews worked through Burque’s Bosque between Rio Bravo Boulevard and Interstate 40, clearing fire hazards from the river corridor during a historically dry summer. The third annual, multiagency cleanup wrapped

Submitted by Judith Gordon, Democratic Party of Sandoval County Secretary Democratic Sheriff Jesse James Casaus’s endorsement of the Republican candidate for Sandoval County sheriff (Rio Rancho News, July 29) is not a surprising political pivot. It is the inevitable action of a man who openly mocks the values of the

RIO RANCHO — With two consecutive votes Monday evening, Rio Rancho Public Schools changed its bondin ...

RIO RANCHO — R4 Creating has a new outdoor fence, expanding its area behind the Hilltop Plaza s ...

GRT drops in Sandoval County as federal funds 'dry up'

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners could soon have far fewer places to open after Councilor Renée Grout revived a bill she sponsored by request, just days after a City Council committee recommended rejecting it. Planning Director Alan Varela told the Land Use,

Forest Service states it has been in regular communication with the Pueblo

RIO RANCHO — Three people were taken to a hospital following a severe accident at the intersect ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burque municipal workers exposing government fraud could soon face fresh ground rules, as could the taxpayers who rely on City Hall’s watchdog agency. The City Council votes Aug. 3 on two companion ordinances born from a feud between city investigators and municipal leaders. The

By Rodd Cayton It’s not just another birthday trip to the mall — this time, it’s the mall’s birthday. This weekend, Cottonwood Mall is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a party Friday, three decades to the day the shopping center opened its doors. On July 31, 1996, Albuquerque’s Westside finally

Woman identified after homeowners find her remains

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A panic-inducing phone call, an alleged arrest warrant and a frantic drive to a neighborhood gas station: For many victims, that’s how cryptocurrency ATM scams begin. Callers posing as law enforcement, government officials or utility workers pressure people to withdraw thousands of dollars in

Albuquerque Public Schools has been awarded a grant connected to enhancing its community schools program. The $50,000 National Moonshot Grant is for “Extending the Educator Team: Embedding Community in the Future of Learning,” an initiative of Remake Learning, a Pennsylvania-based network “that works to bring together a diverse network of

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff. In a letter of endorsement,

RIO RANCHO — Some much-needed updates were made at St. Felix Pantry thanks to another Leadershi ...

Water will not change with deannexation

Plans filed with the city suggest a new Trader Joe’s could open near Unser and McMahon NW. The proposed store would join a wave of other potential developments in the works nearby.

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Homeowners in Burque tired of unannounced fiber internet crews tearing up lawns and sidewalks or blocking driveways can look to a new proposal putting neighborhood protections front and center. Sponsored by Councilor Dan Champine, the ordinance includes several new requirements for internet providers, including

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Across the Duke City, medians, parks and other green spaces are buzzing with more than people. Thanks to conservation efforts, bees, butterflies and other pollinators are finding more places to thrive. Albuquerque is doubling down on its status as the first Bee City USA

BERNALILLO — A man was arrested in Bernalillo for removing bolts from a FLOCK camera.Caleb Roth, 36, ...

Property tax could be around $11.38 more for a $300,000 home in the first year if all are approved

RIO RANCHO — A Rio Rancho man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on July 23 for distributing c ...

Police gets the biggest share as Rio Rancho council gives final approval to the 2027 city budget.

After a divided debate over conflicts and commitment, Rio Rancho council appoints David Mann to the District 4 seat.

Collection is outgrowing space as officials look at ways to make it a true tourist attraction

Chief assessor approved despite public comment against him

CORRALES — Corrales Animal Services advised July 24 that a bear was seen in the bosque at aroun ...

RIO RANCHO — An unidentified juvenile was arrested July 23 for a shooting resulting in one non-life ...

Comments express fear of losing access to recreation and trails on the mountain side

July 12Richard Aragon, 66, of Albuquerque, was arrested for DWI and careless driving at an unspecifi ...

Demi's Pavilions will bring 17,000 square feet of retail space, local cosmetic businesses and up to 100 new jobs to Coors Boulevard.

New traffic control devices aim to reduce accidents at the intersection of NM 528 and Pasilla Road/Riverside Drive

RRPD responds to allegations, explains use of FLOCK license plate readers

RIO RANCHO — Enchanted Hills was placed under a shelter in place at around 7 a.m. July 22 for a ...

If approved, revised policy could move authority from the school board to superintendent or designee

County files appeal as Sandoval Democrats demand a redraw

Agreed to treatment on top of jail time

It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.

Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.

The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.

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Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.

One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.

Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.

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