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The Paper
The Paper

by: Devin O’Leary


The Paper Plate: Fei’s Cafe
The Paper Plate: Fei’s Cafe

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 04:27PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


From Gallup to Washington: UNM Graduate nominated to lead FDA
From Gallup to Washington: UNM Graduate nominated to lead FDA

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:38AM

Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:45AM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Racing royalty: NM United to spotlight Dexter native Mike Smith on Aug. 26
Racing royalty: NM United to spotlight Dexter native Mike Smith on Aug. 26

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:18AM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


Council sets up public hearing over accidentally-approved homeless shelter near the Sunport
Council sets up public hearing over accidentally-approved homeless shelter near the Sunport

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:00PM

Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:47PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Hull says he is ‘fully committed’ to working with Texas Gov. Abbot to stop New Mexico aid for Texans seeking abortions in New Mexico
Hull says he is ‘fully committed’ to working with Texas Gov. Abbot to stop New Mexico aid for Texans seeking abortions in New Mexico

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. […]

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:51PM

Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:53PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


Albuquerque Council fails to override Mayor’s veto, killing proposal to make city clerk, attorney independent
Albuquerque Council fails to override Mayor’s veto, killing proposal to make city clerk, attorney independent

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:46PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Pat Davis


Nob Hill’s Wallfetopia, aka La Waffleria, closes after a decade, citing illness and economy
Nob Hill’s Wallfetopia, aka La Waffleria, closes after a decade, citing illness and economy

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 07:21AM

Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 07:26AM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Pat Davis


Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.
Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.

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, […]

Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 02:10PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales


3 Questions: Bryan Konefsky with Basement Films and Experiments in Cinema
3 Questions: Bryan Konefsky with Basement Films and Experiments in Cinema

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 […]

Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 04:06PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


What Mayor Keller’s new ‘Abundance Agenda’ means for Albuquerque
What Mayor Keller’s new ‘Abundance Agenda’ means for Albuquerque

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 […]

Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 04:10PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Luján, hospital leaders talk Medicaid ‘headwinds’ and rural health gaps at Rio Rancho roundtable
Luján, hospital leaders talk Medicaid ‘headwinds’ and rural health gaps at Rio Rancho roundtable

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 […]

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 02:54PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


Albuquerque weighs $3.1M in incentives for cybersecurity, quantum and space jobs
Albuquerque weighs $3.1M in incentives for cybersecurity, quantum and space jobs

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 […]

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:20PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales


Art Battle Albuquerque pits artists against one another to crown the best in Burque
Art Battle Albuquerque pits artists against one another to crown the best in Burque

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 […]

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:20PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Devin O’Leary


Get Out! The Paper.’s picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ (Aug. 14)
Get Out! The Paper.’s picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ (Aug. 14)

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 […]

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 03:38PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


The City accidentally approved a new 95,000 sq. ft. homeless shelter. Now neighbors want it closed.
The City accidentally approved a new 95,000 sq. ft. homeless shelter. Now neighbors want it closed.

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 […]

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 10:32AM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales


3 Questions: Nancy Arenas of Red & Green VegFest
3 Questions: Nancy Arenas of Red & Green VegFest

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:20PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


A quartet of ABQ City Councilors raises alarm White House plans to let political staff cancel local grants
A quartet of ABQ City Councilors raises alarm White House plans to let political staff cancel local grants

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:17PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


Watchdog clears Albuquerque’s top lawyer in probe, but dispute with Council persists
Watchdog clears Albuquerque’s top lawyer in probe, but dispute with Council persists

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:18PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


No campaign finance vote this fall: Here’s what Bernalillo County is doing instead
No campaign finance vote this fall: Here’s what Bernalillo County is doing instead

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:25AM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Rio Rancho brewer swings for nostalgia, resurrects shuttered ABQ icon as Putts N’ Pints
Rio Rancho brewer swings for nostalgia, resurrects shuttered ABQ icon as Putts N’ Pints

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 […]

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:51PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Pat Davis


Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race
Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 03:40PM

Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 04:08PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Armed man still on the loose in Ventana Ranch, BCSO says
Armed man still on the loose in Ventana Ranch, BCSO says

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:56PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Sara Atencio-Gonzales


Placitas’ Anne Hillerman, ABQ Museum’s Andres Connors among those honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Placitas’ Anne Hillerman, ABQ Museum’s Andres Connors among those honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026 02:07PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Jesse Jones


Before you haul: New rules coming to Albuquerque trash convenience centers
Before you haul: New rules coming to Albuquerque trash convenience centers

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:00PM

Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 03:50PM

The Paper
The Paper

by: Kevin Hendricks


Rep. Stansbury visits Roadrunner Food Bank, warns of rising child hunger
Rep. Stansbury visits Roadrunner Food Bank, warns of rising child hunger

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 […]

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:51AM

Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:15PM