Rideshare credit available in Albuquerque metro for Memorial Day weekend
A program offering rideshare credits to ensure safe rides in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas is returning for Memorial Day weekend.
Peralta approves procurement policy after debate
PERALTA — After a lengthy debate focused on discretionary spending limits, council oversight and specific carve-outs for construction contracts, the Peralta Town Council approved a new procurement policy and a financial and internal control policy. The new policy was unanimously approved during a special meeting on Apr
Hazmat situation in Mountainair, Fire danger and drought, Rain, Seven Cabins Fire, Chaco Canyon...
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Three dead, 18 first responders taken to the hospital after possible hazmat situation in Mountainair – A deadly hazmat situation in Torrance County has killed three people. Four people were found unresponsive inside a residence on Wednesday; three of them are dead from a
Los Lunas Board of Education approves $144m budget; no layoffs expected
LOS LUNAS — With an enthusiastic round of applause greeting the decision, the Los Lunas Board of Education unanimously approved a $144,572,592 budget for the 2026-27 school year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28. With a process beginning in February, the district navigated a complex landscape of...
Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced a new run of Fall 2026 U.S. tour dates, bringing her powerhouse live show back to audiences across the Southwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, and California. The newly announced dates begin October 28th in Albuquerque, NM and continue through November, with early shows featuring B
Council said no to more safe outdoor spaces but Mayor Keller started one anyway....
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Almost a year ago, Mayor Tim Keller told reporters the city needs 100 more Safe Outdoor Spaces for its homeless population but the city council has never gotten on board with authorizing zoning and ordinance changes to get anywhere close. Even now, the city has only one privately run […] T
Bernalillo County DA Bregman says he’s running for NM governor because he’s ‘tired of...
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman at a town hall event this week said he believes education is the most important issue facing New Mexico and, if elected governor, he’ll also prioritize healthcare, crime and affordability.
What to know about mysterious deaths linked to unknown substance in New Mexico
Investigators in New Mexico are struggling to identify a mysterious substance that may have contributed to the deaths of three people and more than a dozen first responders being quarantined. First responders rushed to a suspected drug overdose Wednesday and found four people unresponsive inside a home east of Albuquer
Construction begins on new Route 66 commemorative sign
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Construction has started on a new Route 66 commemorative sign that will span Central and light the “Mother Road” along Central Avenue near Juan Tabo in turquoise, pink and yellow. The city said work began this week on the new sign at the eastern...
Champions on the state podium
The New Mexico high school state track and field championships concluded May 16 in Albuquerque with Las Cruces area athletes turning in some strong performances:. Senior Miles Odom of Mayfield High set a new state record in winning the pole vault at 16 feet, 7 inches. Sophomore Daxton Coombs of...

















