Security video captures elephant’s great escape from zoo enclosure
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Staff at BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque addressed the elephant not in the room, but on the public walkway. Their 52-year-old Asian elephant, Alice, escaped from her habitat Sunday morning, spending time in a public area before safely returning to her enclosure. Security video captured Alice taking...
New Rio Rancho speed camera technology reduces speeding citations by 63 percent
The city of Rio Rancho says it's new speed cameras are doing what they're supposed to, slowing drivers down. The Rio Rancho Police Department says in the two months the mobile speed boxes have been live, they're already seeing a big change in driver behavior, in areas where the cameras are placed.
Pedestrian deaths saw largest recorded drop in early 2025
A person in Albuquerque, N.M., approaches a recently installed crosswalk with warning lights for safety in 2024. New Mexico's pedestrian fatalities dropped by almost half in early 2025 compared to the same period during the previous year. (Photo by Tim Henderson/Stateline)Pedestrian deaths fell 11% in early 2025 over...
The 20 Hardest Places In The United States To Spell Correctly
Why These Place Names Trip People Up English spelling is unpredictable enough on its own, but when you throw difficult names into the mix, there’s no telling what kind of flub lies ahead! Across the United States, you'll find all sorts of spots with silent letters, unusual letter combinations, and pronunciations that...
It’s no joke: Watering restrictions start in ABQ on Apr. 1
Mother nature got a little carried away with an early spring (more like summer) this year in New Mexico, but that’s no excuse to get carried away with your outdoor watering, too. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is reminding users that watering restrictions go into effect Apr....
This Cave Hike Is One of New Mexico’s Most Unique Trails
Part of the Cibola National Forest, the Sandia Mountain Wilderness encompasses over 37,000 acres, including the western slope and portions of the Sandia Mountains’ north, south, and east edges. Offering an extensive trail system to hike in Albuquerque, its woodlands are an escape for humans and home to several tree...
Sandoval County sees two ‘site ready’ locations through state program
SANDOVAL COUNTY — Two strategic development sites have been designated in Sandoval County through New Mexico’s Economic Development Department site readiness program. The designations are a statewide effort to prepare competitive, investment-ready locations for economic growth, according to a February release. Sites...
Detours need to be rethought
Which idiot designs the detors in the city of Rio Rancho? They either send you into the boonies or in a continuous loop of right turn, right turn, and a third right turn, returning you to the closure. I understand maps have been phased out and you’re using GPS, but...
When civic participation is met with silence — or reprimand
If you have attended a Rio Rancho Governing Body meeting, you may have noticed something unusual. Residents are given a few minutes during public forum or public comment to speak, but that is typically the extent of the interaction. There are no follow-up questions, no discussion, and rarely meaningful engagement...
Crafternoon offers nuclear reactor building
On Wednesday, April 1, the University of New Mexico hosted a Crafternoon where students built their very own nuclear reactors. The event provided tools and materials for participants to build a fusion or fission core, including lead-lined protective suits, confinement shells, tubing and water for cooling. Students...
