New Mexico observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day
New Mexico is observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events scheduled and businesses and services closed for the day.
APD’s care training focusing on children in crisis
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Children are the most vulnerable when it comes to crimes in our community, and this week, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) hosted a course focused on helping kids in crisis. “They are, you know, the future of our community, obviously extremely important to the Albuquerque Police...
NM AG announces legislation to protect victims of AI deepfakes
On Thursday, Jan. 15, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and State Representative Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) announced legislation meant to curb the spread of harmful images generated by artificial intelligence. The legislation will be voted on during the upcoming legislative session, which begins on Jan. 20....
Police arrest 3 accused of robbing an Albuquerque car dealership
Police arrested three suspects accused of stealing multiple vehicles, car keys and vehicle titles from a dealership in southeast Albuquerque.
Problem intersection to get stoplight
RIO RANCHO — A stoplight will be installed on NM 528 at the intersection of Pasilla Road and Riverside Drive, where a local couple was killed in 2024, and the roadway will be widened, the head of the New Mexico Department of Transportation told residents Friday. NMDOT Secretary Ricky...
Artists chosen for first of its kind COVID-19 Memorial explain inspiration behind pieces
New Mexicans will soon have a first-of-its-kind memorial honoring the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Recognition: NMSU Extension 4-H agents honored at national conference
With more than 40,000 New Mexico youth participating in 4-H activities throughout the state, New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service 4-H agents support programming for communities across all 33 counties. Several NMSU 4-H agents and 4-H youth development department staff were honored at the 2025...
Albuquerque, NM Weather Alert: Temps Drop to 40s with Cold Fronts
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico residents can expect fluctuating temperatures across the eastern half of the state this week, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. The agency says while...
Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines
(NEXSTAR) – After Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “turned the food pyramid upside down,” health experts are weighing in on what they see as the most worrying – and positive – aspects of the new dietary guidelines. Americans are being instructed to eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods,...
Closing Time: 6 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in New Mexico This Year
Based on recent bankruptcy filings, corporate restructuring announcements, and ongoing "fleet optimization" plans, here are six major retail chains closing locations in New Mexico this year. 1. Conn's HomePlus. This is the most significant hit for New Mexico shoppers looking for furniture and appliances. The...
