Albuquerque – On Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to a vehicle vs motorcycle crash at Menaul and Mesilla. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to a local area hospital by Albuquerque Fire’s Rescue 9. Due to the severity

WASHINGTON — The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls. Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker joined KOB for a conversation on his bid to represent New Mexico in Washington. The post Republican Larry Marker 1-on-1 on his bid to represent New Mexico in the US Senate appeared first on KOB 4 .

A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Trump administration from moving the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City while the rest of the lawsuit over the relocation plays out in court. In the order signed Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, in

Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, leaving them trailing 3-0 and on the brink of elimination. It's the lowest Ohtani has hit since joining the Dodgers

Car crashes into Dollar General in Moriarty.

Black Angus Steakhouse to relocate, join WyMont development Albuquerque Journal

New video shows moments when a Hobbs middle school teacher was shot by a 13-year-old student.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — About six people a week died from opioid-related causes in Bernalillo County last year. Now, county commissioners are considering an emergency declaration to help […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — About six people a week died from opioid-related causes in Bernalillo County last year. Now, county commissioners are considering an emergency declaration to help fund a more robust response, including expanded street medicine and addiction treatment, real-time overdose tracking and a new sheriff’s operation

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint […]

By Rodd Cayton The permanent preservation of about six acres of farmland in Corrales is being hailed as a victory for nature. The Village of Corrales is among the entities that contributed to keeping the land in a near-natural state, having recently approved a conservation easement with more than $700,000.

This article is co-published with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on local control of government. Last December, New Mexico officials celebrated publication of a plan to address climate change, designed to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A few months

By Kevin Hendricks — New Mexico voters just got a cheat sheet — the legal kind. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a joint advisory Tuesday spelling out election deadlines, who belongs at a polling place and what crosses the line into voter intimidation.

Farmers and ranchers spoke at a roundtable in Corrales on Tuesday about how higher fuel costs are impacting them.

New Mexico AG says hunting outfitter license system is 'unconstitutional,' calls for reform Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – On Monday, October 12, Dominique Harris, 35, was arrested after fleeing from police throughout Southeast Albuquerque at high speeds, running a stop sign and attempting to evade officers by switching seats with a passenger, according to a police report. According to the criminal complaint, an officer from the

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández discussed federal criminal justice practices and criticized executive overreach during October posts on X/Twitter.

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Bernalillo County averaging six opioid-related deaths a week in 2025, commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis Wednesday. They’ll also consider tax breaks for housing developments that would add hundreds of apartments in Albuquerque and discuss plans to

Gabe Vasquez addressed constituents on X (formerly Twitter) between October 12-13, focusing on Tribal sovereignty and criticizing proposed cuts to healthcare and food assistance programs linked to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Dan Quinn is coming off one of the all-time worst coaching blunders. Kyle Shanahan’s team is undefeated after beating the defending Super Bowl champions on the road. The two coaches going in opposite directions meet Monday night when the Washington Commanders visit the San Francisco 49ers. They have history. Shanahan

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland continued her fundraising dominance over Republican opponent Gregg Hull with fewer than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, new campaign reports show.

WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November. A slew of pressing policy debates are on tap for Democrats, including healthcare, immigration, voting rights, the war in Iran, oversight,

The post Voter Guides from the League of Women Voters appeared first on KOB 4 .

A government report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement disagrees, citing privacy concerns. The report, released Wednesday, highlights the need for transparency and accountability, especially after incidents where officers opened fire

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) faced Republican pharmacist and political newcomer Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke in a televised debate Tuesday evening where, aside from ending the war in Iran and slowing data center growth in New Mexico, the two candidates found little room for agreements.

Tamalewood, as New Mexico is affectionately known in the film and TV industry, will come alive with the Santa Fe International Film Festival. The post Santa Fe International Film Festival Preview with “#UnderTheInfluence” cast, director appeared first on KOB 4 .

Semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company GlobalFoundries Inc. says it plans to open two chip-making factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan. The company said Wednesday the deal was made possible by the Trump administration’s trade and investment agreement with Japan.

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer. But so far, she and the White House have offered no evidence

Six dogs and puppies are coming to New Mexico for you to adopt and help a shelter in Hawaii that is recovering from Hurricane Lowell. The post New Mexico shelter takes in 6 dogs from Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell appeared first on KOB 4 .

The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding California not count ballots from voters it says are suspected noncitizens, a move by the Trump administration to apply last-minute pressure as voting begins in the midterm elections. The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California election officials 48 hours to remove voters on

The executive director of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors says proposed federal legislation will help New Mexico build on work done to protect the forests from wildfires.

Amid rising inflation, the New Mexico organization that manages public employee retirement plans on Tuesday proposed a $250 million appropriation for ‘short term’ cost-of-living adjustment relief for retirees.

Sunport earns top 10 spot on USA Today for best airport art

One occupant was displaced after a house fire in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning.

The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city. The downpour on Wednesday flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses. Vehicles were stranded and there was traffic chaos. There have been no reports

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced off with angry members of the school’s faculty at a meeting to debate a no-confidence vote in his administration. The meeting on Wednesday underscored deep frustration on campus over his administration’s handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity

Ever since their reintroduction in the late 90s, wild Mexican wolves — a rare subspecies of gray wolf in the Southwest — have been labeled “nonessential” to the species’ overall survival by the federal government. Conservationists objected in front of a panel of judges Tuesday.

Crash closes U.S Highway 82 near Alamogordo

Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August. In the last consumer price inflation report before midterm elections, with voters already fed up with higher prices, September’s number was the highest

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security, however, resisted a recommendation in the report

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients beginning on Dec. 31. Some

Shiprock woman charged with shooting death of man outside her residence.

Bernalillo County commissioners are set to further detail the transition in healthcare at the county jail as UNM Hospital plans to transition out. The post Bernalillo County commissioners to hear MDC healthcare proposal appeared first on KOB 4 .

Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years. The FDA approved the chemical ingredient BEMT back in June. It’s now available in products from brands like Neutrogena and others. The ingredient, already popular in Europe, offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides of older

Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in a memo to employees on Wednesday. They said the company's product, tech, legal, and human resources teams would be most impacted. The company maintains

New Mexico United now knows their USL Championship playoff journey will kick off Nov. 1 with a home match. The post New Mexico United sets date for USL Championship playoff match appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday issued a voter advisory in advance of the Nov. 3 general election reinforcing practical information and voter rights. The advisory comes amid ongoing concerns by states about federal interference during the midterm elections.

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For 60 years, KUNM has been more than a radio station. It has been a place where New Mexicans discover new music, hear familiar […]

WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal challenge to the ban, including a Wednesday appeal filed by the administration, plays

AUSTIN, Texas — It was a good day for the defense. Standing in front of a judge in Austin’s Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, attorney Matthew Shrum secured a ruling that spared his client from serious punishment on a shoplifting charge. In the hallway immediately afterward, the defendant thanked Shrum with

An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting construction workers in the region.

Incumbent Melanie Stansbury and Republican hopeful Ndidiamaka "Didi" Okpareke

Scratch-made meals strain APS budgets and workers Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney said that a “substantial share” of public comments on the pending air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center were “not sent by members of the public acting on their

KOAT Conversations with the candidates - Gubernatorial Race

Democratic U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján holds a 16-point lead over Republican challenger Larry Marker in New Mexico, with 53% support to Marker’s 37%, poll says

The proposed declaration would unlock funds for detox, street medicine, and law enforcement operations as families battle addiction on the streets.

The film explores the lasting effects of the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, focusing on the relationship of local communities and the U.S. Forest Service.

New finance reports show Deb Haaland ended the period with $2.8 million in the bank, compared with about $522,000 for Gregg Hull.

Oracle’s campaign to win public support for its massive Project Jupiter data center included canvassers. One described daily quotas for favorable comments and pressure from organizers to avoid negative or neutral feedback. The post 4 Investigates: Project Jupiter canvasser claims quotas for positive comments led to fraud appeared first on

New Mexico football used its only bye week to sharpen fundamentals, start prep for Hawaii and send 15 staff members out to recruit. The post UNM Lobo Coaches Show | Oct. 14 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Two top Lobo football players want jury trials in cases against the NCAA as they try to stay eligible and finish the season. The post UNM football players seek jury trial in NCAA eligibility case appeared first on KOB 4 .

Police and CYFD confirmed they have a history of calls to the home of a 9-year-old girl before she was hit and killed by a train early Tuesday morning. The post Records show concerns before young girl was killed by train appeared first on KOB 4 .

Diesel prices in New Mexico have topped $6 a gallon, and businesses that rely on fuel say their costs have more than doubled. The post Rise in diesel prices doubling costs for local businesses appeared first on KOB 4 .

Oracle opened Project Jupiter to reporters for the first time as the controversial data center faces public backlash over secrecy and water. The post 4 Investigates: Project Jupiter takes journalists through tightly controlled tour of campus appeared first on KOB 4 .

Congressional District 1 voters are hearing starkly different messages as Republican Didi Okpareke, a pharmacist, tries to unseat U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. The post President Trump’s agenda becomes focus of race for New Mexico’s 1st congressional district appeared first on KOB 4 .

Federal immigration agents arrested several people at a Santa Fe construction site, and a local builder said agents also went to multiple sites in the city. The post Several people arrested by ICE in Santa Fe appeared first on KOB 4 .

A freeze warning covers the Upper Rio Grande Valley Wednesday night, while a stronger cold front could bring 50 to 55 mph wind gusts. The post Freeze warning issued for northern and central New Mexico valleys appeared first on KOB 4 .

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday released a formal opinion that concludes an existing state policy reserving 10% of hunting tags for hunters who contract with private outfitters is unconstitutional and unfairly benefits wealthy, out-of-state sportsmen over local residents.

Albuquerque – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit assisted the Denton Police Department by recovering a vehicle connected to an ongoing murder and missing person investigation in Texas during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. As part of a targeted anti-crime operation focused on hotels during the Balloon

Four geothermal energy projects across New Mexico recently received more than $17 million to evaluate potential “hot spots” across the state. Results are expected next year, and if data is promising, private developers could start plans for more geothermal plants in the state, according to a top state energy official.

In a public hearing on Tuesday, New Mexico state Sen. Martin Hickey (D-Albuquerque) likened the state’s ongoing litigation against vape retailers and distributors to the decades-old struggle to convict Al Capone and his gang of “untouchables.”

Providing “labor guides” to pregnant women helps combat misinformation that an increasing number of patients are getting from social media or artificial intelligence, according to a recent study. Dr. Samuel Melville, a resident-physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University and the lead author of the study,

Santa Fe, NM — Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a formal legal opinion, requested by members of the New Mexico Legislature, concluding that the state’s “outfitter set-aside” violates the anti-donation clause of the New Mexico Constitution. In the 2022-23 season, more than 90 percent of set-aside elk licenses went to

Three weeks before Election Day, the Trump administration’s sprawling project to send sensitive personal information on millions of voters to the Department of Homeland Security has been declared illegal by a federal judge. The blistering court decision comes after the Department of Justice pressured or sued states for their voters’

2027 Balloon Fiesta theme announced

By Kevin Hendricks Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas is seeking a second term representing District 5, which covers much of east central Albuquerque, including Uptown and Four Hills, and all […]

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made his second New Mexico visit Monday evening in support of Republican Greg Cunningham, where he led a fundraiser in Las Cruces in the final stretch of the closely watched 2nd Congressional District race.

WASHINGTON — As partisan tensions rise in advance of the fast-approaching midterm elections, students will test their knowledge Wednesday in a field that’s long enjoyed bipartisan support: civics. Fifty-two middle school students hailing from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa, will compete at the third annual National Civics

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting October 13, 2026, three new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County. Jose Rutilo Munoz Munoz Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-02881 Jose Rutilo Munoz Munoz is scheduled for jury trial on October 13 and 14,

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With Bernalillo County averaging six opioid-related deaths a week in 2025, commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis Wednesday. […]

As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad. But they make up an even larger

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Bernalillo County election workers kept a dead woman’s ballot from counting in 2024. Now her husband faces a federal charge for allegedly trying to cast […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When raw sewage backed into kitchen sinks and bathtubs at the Mont44 apartment complex, residents organized a tenant union. Landing on Albuquerque’s landlord list […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When raw sewage backed into kitchen sinks and bathtubs at the Mont44 apartment complex, residents organized a tenant union. Landing on Albuquerque’s landlord list in June brought no immediate relief. Maintenance crews only returned after a September city inspection of more than 60 units,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Anyone running a license plate reader camera on Sandoval County roads or property without a permit could face criminal charges under an ordinance county commissioners vote on Wednesday night. The ordinance bans automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, on county rights-of-way and county-owned property unless

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For people who have gone through recovery, that experience can become more than a part of their past. It can shape their future and […]

New Mexico's top election officials released an advisory outlining legal protections for voters ahead of November's general election. The guidance covers important dates, procedures for casting ballots by mail or in person, prohibited activities near polls, reporting mechanisms for violations—and urges residents not to rely on unofficial sources.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For people who have gone through recovery, that experience can become more than a part of their past. It can shape their future and become a career helping others navigate mental health and substance-use challenges. Bernalillo County, in coordination with the Albuquerque Center for

The Albuquerque Isotopes received Minor League Baseball’s top honor for promotions after their Native American Heritage Night earned a Golden Bobblehead award. The event included special jerseys designed with local artists and raised nearly $25,000 for charity.

More reaction to the UNM Lobos beating Oklahoma State on Sunday Albuquerque Journal

The Lobos are island-bound. Everything you need to know about New Mexico's game at Hawaii Albuquerque Journal

'It's about all of us': Former Dallas Cowboy appears at ABQ Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Albuquerque Journal

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Monday held back-to-back meetings in Albuquerque with labor leaders, manufacturers and renewable energy companies to tout his new, bipartisan permitting reform bill, which has drawn criticism from local and national environmental advocacy groups. Heinrich, who serves as the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate’s

New Mexico’s congressional delegation, Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state program leaders have all denounced the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the Head Start program, which they argue would illegally modify and weaken program services. The proposal would increase staff-to-child ratios, require English-only instruction and lower the cap on administrative

The Trump administration’s order to allow import of Russian diesel violates a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports while the country’s war with Ukraine is ongoing, according to a bipartisan group of U.S. senators. Following an Oct. 9 call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S.

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in the U.S. House condemned a “deeply disturbing” raid early Monday at the District of Columbia home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat who has long been a target of verbal attacks by President Donald Trump and Republicans. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Democratic

As candidates debate public safety ahead of the midterm elections, a new assessment of the nation’s historic homicide decline suggests there is no single explanation for the drop — and that some widely discussed enforcement strategies may have played little role. A survey of nearly 50 crime scholars convened by

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump this week will journey out West in an effort to galvanize support for Republican candidates three weeks before the midterm elections and convince voters to support his party amid low presidential approval ratings. As the deeply unpopular war in Iran enters month eight, resulting in

Fatal train-vehicle crash closes highway in Valencia County Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – On October 10, 2026 around 1:35a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of northbound Unser Blvd NW and Ladera Dr NW in reference single vehicle fatal crash. APD’s Fatal Crash Unit responded to the scene to investigate. Through the investigation, it was discovered that a purple 2013 Infiniti

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Paul Ingles has spent more than 50 years behind a microphone, but for the past two decades, much of his work has centered on […]

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — For most government workers and union members, Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day is the Monday cap to a three-day weekend. But […]

A levee breach close to the outlet of the Rio Grande near Hatch caused catastrophic flooding that also devastated pecan orchards.

Journal Poll: Vasquez leads in tight New Mexico House race Albuquerque Journal

The Albuquerque Journal Events - Halloween Pumpkins: Exploring Soft Pastels, Color, Light, and Composition Albuquerque Journal

Hall goes off and Lobos end Cowboys’ 57-game preseason streak Albuquerque Journal

Sunward Federal Credit Union awarded $25,000 to five students Albuquerque Journal

Journal Poll: Haaland maintains lead over Hull as New Mexico's race for governor nears homestretch Albuquerque Journal

Poll shows Haaland ahead as Hull strategy faces scrutiny Albuquerque Journal

Lobos test themselves against Oklahoma State Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – Deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office are currently on scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck on Interstate 40 near Route 66 Casino, at approximately mile marker 137. All six lanes of I-40, including both eastbound and westbound traffic, are

UNM abandons plan to acquire Las Vegas hospital Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – At approximately 1:00 PM, an explosion was reported at an apartment complex at 12899 Central Ave NE. The situation remains active and continues to develop as police evacuate residents from the complex. Preliminary reports suggest that a potentially armed individual was present at the complex following the explosion.

ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

Some New Mexican immigrants are losing jobs and protection from deportation, which advocates say appears to be the goal.

The agency apologized for the error on Friday, and said a printer malfunction was to blame for the mistake.

In an interview with Searchlight New Mexico, Republican Ramona Goolsby talks about her concerns about the state’s election system and her vision for change.

Lawsuit targets Albuquerque firm over Salvadoran flights Albuquerque Journal

ESPN College GameDay could come to Albuquerque for UNM Lobos game Albuquerque Journal

The agency attributed the rate increases to a higher than expected “claims experience” in 2025.

A coalition of Hispanic and health organizations is urging New Mexico to expand Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs, citing potential to reduce obesity-related health disparities.

Oracle is exploring truck delivery of natural gas to fuel Project Jupiter’s data center in Santa Teresa due to pipeline delays, a strategy already used at their Salt Lake City site.

The district will audit the system across 34 properties after an investigation found it recorded staff audio without notice.

Tenette, Hall return to defend Lobo Howl spotlight Albuquerque Journal

No rebuttals in this debate: Hull gets stage to himself as Haaland cites scheduling conflict Albuquerque Journal

From a Volkswagen van to flying penguins — special shapes fill the sky at Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque Journal

Judge delays ruling on UNM DE Brett Karhu, CB Azariah Levells' injunction against NCAA Albuquerque Journal

A bipartisan permitting reform bill co-led by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is drawing broad support from labor unions, energy producers, environmental and policy nonprofits, business organizations, and state and […]

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico college students chasing quantum computing careers may soon find internships and research jobs closer to home. Tokyo-based Fujitsu, one of the world’s largest tech companies, […]

The order’s main goal is to curb the state’s high rate of congenital syphilis, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque checked off some goals this year, while others are still a work in progress. The City Council reviewed Mayor Tim Keller’s fiscal year […]

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico voters heard a campaign pitch from a familiar voice Wednesday. Former President Barack Obama wants them to elect Democrat Deb Haaland as their next governor. […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For nine days each October, hot air balloons fill Albuquerque’s morning sky as visitors pack hotels, restaurants and businesses across the city. The Albuquerque […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque checked off some goals this year, while others are still a work in progress. The City Council reviewed Mayor Tim Keller’s fiscal year 2026 objectives Monday, Oct. 5, looking at everything from thousands of visits at the Gateway sobering center to ongoing problems

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For nine days each October, hot air balloons fill Albuquerque’s morning sky as visitors pack hotels, restaurants and businesses across the city. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings hundreds of thousands of visitors, boosting the local economy. As the 2026 event continues, its full

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Balloon Fiesta enters its final stretch this weekend as Rio Rancho and Sandoval County serve up a proper fall weekend — pumpkins, stained glass, fire extinguisher demos, a live turkey and a comedian who played Sabrina’s aunt for nine seasons. Friday: The Fiesta continues

By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico voters heard a campaign pitch from a familiar voice Wednesday. Former President Barack Obama wants them to elect Democrat Deb Haaland as their next governor. The endorsement comes with early voting underway in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. In a

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Mountain West coaches praise Lobos coach Eric Olen Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque – On October 6th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department was alerted about a stolen vehicle near Central Ave and San Mateo Blvd NE. An officer attempted a traffic stop and initially the vehicle came to a stop but as is often the case they decided to flee. According to

By Kevin Hendricks Alamogordo residents asked state regulators last week to test PNM’s meters. Now the regulators’ own staff wants to do exactly that. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s […]

The Office of the State Engineer intends to fight the federal government’s purported waiver of New Mexico water laws.

The Doña Ana County Commission unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews — who had signed nondisclosure agreements with developers behind the massive and controversial Project Jupiter data center — without cause July 21.

A pair of abortion-related half-truths tied to Northern New Mexico circulated on social media and in anti-abortion publications in recent weeks.

The Albuquerque Journal Events - Room to Grow, Room to Stay Albuquerque Journal

By Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pushing back against the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s review of a proposed gas pipeline intended […]

By Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pushing back against the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s review of a proposed gas pipeline intended to power the Project Jupiter data center, calling it “inadequate.” Texas-based Energy Transfer early this year asked federal regulatory officials

By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperPhotos by Roberto E. Rosales Fourth Street got a lift Monday night. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque lined the original Route 66 with glowing Globitos to toast […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Who decides what gets built on your street? When a new apartment complex, business or other development is proposed nearby, Burqueños often look to […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque families could soon see $5.2 million in opioid settlement money go toward addiction treatment, recovery housing and school prevention programs. But the City […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Who decides what gets built on your street? When a new apartment complex, business or other development is proposed nearby, Burqueños often look to neighborhood coalitions to stay informed and track community developments. That role changed Monday after the City Council voted to strip

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque families could soon see $5.2 million in opioid settlement money go toward addiction treatment, recovery housing and school prevention programs. But the City Council voted not to extend Monday’s meeting, leaving no time for a final vote on the proposal and leaving the

The Albuquerque Journal Events - October Monday Afternoon Pottery Wheel Albuquerque Journal

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The No Kings crowd brought arrows instead of anger Tuesday. Dozens of members of Sandoval County Indivisible lined Idalia Road at N.M. 528 from 10 a.m. to noon, waving “VOTE EARLY” and “VOTE HERE TODAY” signs as early voting opened at the Sandoval County clerk’s

By Rodd Cayton The addresses in Corrales need addressing, and the Village Council will have an opportunity to help get things straightened out. Representatives of MCM Consulting Group Inc. appeared at a September council meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions. Between 25 and 30 addresses in the village

By Kevin Hendricks Sen. Cindy Nava once spent her days in the Roundhouse hallways as an undocumented student volunteer, watching lawmakers she couldn’t vote for decide her future. Now she’ll […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will choose a sheriff Nov. 3 from two candidates who agree the county needs more cops in more places. They disagree on whether anyone can pay for it. Democrat John Paul Trujillo, a former county sheriff, and Republican Victor Rodriguez, a lieutenant

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By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an […]

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, […]

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the county’s coordinated system for behavioral health and social service referrals, includes a public resource directory, an online assistance request form and

By Kevin Hendricks Major League Baseball won’t build its next field of dreams in Grand Teton National Park. But New Mexico’s senior senator says the league hasn’t ruled out other […]

The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share this story and start a conversation

by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from Councilor Dan Lewis that could reshape zoning appeals, developer fees and the role neighborhood associations play in development decisions, drawing

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters who cast early ballots Tuesday will get a welcome committee armed with arrows, not placards. Sandoval County Indivisible, the local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible, plans a “Vote Early” rally from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 outside the county offices

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will help pick New Mexico’s next governor on Nov. 3, and one of the two names at the top of the ballot belongs to a hometown guy. Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Deb Haaland in a

The pandemic, which drove nationwide meat processing capacity problems, prompted New Mexico to launch the new program.

Members of the task force sent a letter Thursday to two legislative committees, summarizing 11 changes they believe the state should consider.

Nearing its 20th year, Hestia Fund has given money to some Santa Fe nonprofits for more than a decade and is also focusing on helping new organizations get off their feet.

Lawsuits have challenged Copper Flat’s water rights and residents have questioned its feasibility as a mine with low-grade ore that would use about 360 million gallons of water per year.

A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use.

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The region’s water authority has come under fire for distributing high arsenic drinking water to customers without telling them.

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

The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Federal officials have established a temporary no-drone zone around Balloon Fiesta Park and warned that unauthorized operators could

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Balloon Fiesta doesn’t officially launch until Saturday, but Rio Rancho kids get a head start Friday. Once the mass ascensions begin, Sandoval County hands locals and visitors an escape hatch from Balloon Fiesta Park traffic, with free sky-high views, art shows and farm-fresh breakfast burritos.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper Car lovers, polish that chrome and point your hood ornaments toward Bernalillo. Sandoval County’s 5th Annual Car Show celebrates 100 years of Historic Route 66 on Saturday. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church,

By Rodd Cayton Family friendly is the way to go. That’s the lesson the Town of Bernalillo learned last year from replacing the adult-oriented Brew Fest of the past with the all-ages Mountain West Fall Fest, which returns for its second edition Saturday at Loretto Park, 237 S. Camino Del

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. October arrives in Sandoval County with Mickey Mouse on ice skates, hundreds of hot air balloons on the horizon and more going on in Bernalillo on a single Saturday than most towns manage in a month. Friday: Vibrant Souls, glass magic and a man from

Enrollment in Las Cruces programs serving at-risk youth and those exiting foster care or incarceration topped 1,000 last year despite challenges with staffing and funding.

Legislators expressed concerns over CYFD’s slow progress toward reform, and said it must better professionalize its workforce.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s legal bill for defending its treatment of unhoused residents is getting bigger. The city has already paid nearly $1.4 million in legal fees and litigation expenses and has added another $1.6 million to its outside counsel contract, pushing the contract’s maximum value to

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The long-promised Uptown Connect housing project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub is finally moving toward construction, with $31.2 million in new financing approved this week. But the project looks different on paper than it did last year, with fewer apartments, a lower price tag

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When the City of Albuquerque approves a development project, construction may still be a long way off. Residents and community groups can challenge approved projects through city appeals and, in some cases, state court. Councilor Dan Lewis has proposed four companion measures that would

By Rodd Cayton There are no trains stopping at The Station Corrales, but it’s still a destination. The long-vacant Corrales property, which includes some historic Santa Fe Railway buildings, recently hosted a grand opening celebrating its first tenants. Those business owners and one of the project founders spoke with the

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather closed a landfill the company uses. Bernalillo County said Waste Management notified the county that the landfill is temporarily closed

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexicans wondering whether tomorrow’s jobs will need them — or a robot — can ask the employers directly Thursday in Bernalillo. State Rep. Alan Martinez will host the free New Mexico Future Jobs Summit from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Sandoval

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s first electric buses were supposed to be the start of a shift toward cleaner public transportation. Four years later, all five are still in the city’s fleet but have not carried passengers since December because of mechanical problems and difficulty getting parts. The

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For some Burqueños, trash day will soon mean one less bin to take to the curb each week. The city is starting a pilot program that will switch blue recycling bin pickup from weekly to every other week. Starting today, the city’s Solid Waste

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat. State Forester Laura McCarthy’s order ends restrictions in place since April 6 on

Rick Clemente died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 79. He passed peacefully in Albuquerque with his wife Debbie by his side. Debbie says, “Rick lived life to the fullest and there wasn’t a thing he wanted to do that he didn’t end up doing.” His career

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper New Mexicans who spent last week wringing out their socks should keep the towels handy. Moisture from Hurricane Polo is rolling north this week, and it’s bringing flash flood risk to nearly every corner of the state. Polo is forecast to hit Baja California Sur

Corrales packed its hay wagons, pet parade and pastures this past weekend for the Corrales Harvest Festival, and the village had plenty to celebrate. Chief among the news: Poptart, a pony, is the new Corrales Pet Mayor. She was announced Saturday, Sept. 26, ahead of Sunday’s Pet Parade, and she

By Rodd Cayton The difficult part of the Corrales siphon replacement project is done, Jason Casuga told village councilors at their Sept. 22 meeting. Casuga, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), said the specialized drilling equipment required for running pipes below the riverbed will

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, including a case in which a police SWAT operation burned down a family’s home and killed a teenage boy hiding

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. County Manager Wayne Johnson delivered Sandoval County’s first formal State of the County address since 2020 Wednesday, using a “Six Years of Progress” slide deck to argue the county is “stronger, safer” than in July 2020 — and pitching the report itself as a new

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Days after the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department announced that its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour had been canceled this year, Mayor Tim Keller announced Wednesday that the popular holiday tradition is back on. In a news release, the administration said Keller directed the

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For more than a year, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn has pushed for stronger renter protections, one city ordinance at a time. In June, two of her measures became law: the Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance and a resolution requiring the city to prioritize safety

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County is looking to make businesses seeking tax breaks from residents give more back through public benefits for taxpayers who fund it. In a first for Bernalillo County, commissioners approved a $1.2 billion industrial revenue bond for DESRI, a renewable energy developer, to

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For 70 years, Burqueños have celebrated Christmas Eve aboard the Luminaria Bus Tour, riding city buses through the Old Town and Huning Castle neighborhoods to see glowing luminarias and neighbors gathered around bonfires. Now, the city has ended the tradition, saying the tour is

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will address development projects, city spending and the future of a controversial overnight shelter during a meeting that also includes a slate of routine appointments and contract approvals. During the Sept. 21 meeting, councilors are expected to formally adopt

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

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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