55 Articles in Albuquerque News
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by: Robert Towne

Rio Rancho’s girls basketball coach is back, finding hope after loss

Lori Mabrey, the Rio Rancho girls head basketball coach, is returning to the bench this season, finding strength in the game she loves.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:38AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 02:04AM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

Universal child care in New Mexico: How is the first-in-the-nation program going?

More than a month into the universal child care program in New Mexico, some families have had an easier time enrolling in it than others.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:17AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:42PM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

AFR: 1 killed, 6 injured in Albuquerque apartment fire

Albuquerque Fire Rescue says one person was killed in an apartment fire near Edith Street that injured six others.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:20AM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

Police seek suspects in stabbing at gas station near UNM

Police are looking for three suspects connected to a stabbing Wednesday night at a gas station near the University of New Mexico.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 02:50PM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 02:51PM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

What’s ahead for Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina?

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina's future is unclear as Mayor Tim Keller secured a rare third term on Tuesday’s runoff election.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:30AM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

APS bus worker to stay in jail over child porn charges

Albuquerque Public Schools employee, Patrick Bilbo, is facing child porn charges and will remain in jail until trial.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:27AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:17AM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

Great Minds in STEM conference coming to Albuquerque in 2026

Albuquerque will host the "Great Minds in STEM" conference next year, focusing on coaching students in underserved communities for STEM careers.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:33AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:44AM

Water service disruption restored in Los Lunas

LOS LUNAS, N.M. —Water is now restored to the Village of Los Lunas after an unexpected water emergency.This happened Wednesday afternoon and affected areas of Main Street, between Los Lentes Road to Carson Drive SE.AdvertisementAround 9 p.m. Wednesday the Village of Los Lunas said water was restored to all affected

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:59AM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

Free financial empowerment summit set for Thursday in Albuquerque

The New Mexico State Treasurer's Office is offering a free financial empowerment summit Thursday evening in Albuquerque.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 02:34PM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

NMSP catch wanted man in Española with guns and fentanyl

New Mexico State Police have arrested a wanted man, Jerome Naranjo, who was found with six guns and fentanyl.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:34AM

ABQ Raw

by: newsdesk

APD Investigates Stabbing at QuickTrack Near UNMH

Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating a stabbing that reportedly occurred at the QuickTrack, located at 1800 Lomas Blvd NE. The victim was taken to a local area where they are listed in stable condition. Three male suspects fled the area in a red Cadillac sedan, traveling

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 06:06AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 06:09AM

Trapped man removed from vehicle after rollover crash

TAOS, N.M. —A man was removed from a vehicle after a rollover crash led it to going into an embankment in northern New Mexico.The Taos County Sheriff's Office first responded to the rollover crash on Highway 64 but were initially unable to find the vehicle around 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 04:47AM

One dead in Albuquerque apartment complex fire

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —One person is dead and two people were rescued and taken to the hospital following a fire at the Santa Barbara Apartments in northeast Albuquerque.According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, firefighters arrived to the scene and found an apartment with smoke and flames showing.AdvertisementFire officials say firefighters on scene

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:59AM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

UNM Lobo Coaches Show: First month of basketball season

In this UNM Lobo Coaches Show, head UNM basketball coach, Eric Olen, talked about the 7-2 start for the team and overall impressions.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:46AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:56AM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

New East Mountains trail project gets green light

A new 1.8-mile hiking and biking trail project in the East Mountains has the green light to move forward.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 03:33PM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

Judge affirms fine against Albuquerque bookstore

A judge ruled a Nob Hill bookstore will have to pay the fines they faced for letting homeless people camp in their parking lot.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 03:57PM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

New Mexico Higher Education budget proposal reups support for loan repayment

The New Mexico Higher Education Department's budget proposal includes continued support for loan repayment and adult education programs.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 03:26PM

KOAT Action News

by: Aliyah Chavez

New rocket motor plant near Rio Rancho promises jobs, sparks transparency and environmental fears

Defense technology company Castelion is establishing a rocket motor manufacturing and testing facility on the outskirts of Rio Rancho, though some residents have expressed concerns about transparency and environmental impact at a Wednesday night community meeting.The company describes its work as "critical" for national defense, emphasizing that countries like China

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:53AM

New Mexico Sun

by: New Mexico Sun

Roundhouse

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández shared several posts on December 10 and 11, criticizing former President Trump and discussing her support for aspects of the NDAA.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00AM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

Above average temps possible in parts of New Mexico

Temperatures are set to be around 10 to 15 degrees, maybe even 20 degrees, above average across New Mexico for Thursday.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 04:37PM

KOAT Action News

by: Corey Howard

Mayor Keller's third term may see smoother path with new city council

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Mayor Tim Keller was elected to a third term on Tuesday night, and some believe this could be an opportunity for him to advance his agenda with a more progressive city council.KOAT's political analyst, Brian Sanderoff, noted that the replacement of conservative Democrat Louie Sanchez with Stephanie Telles,

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:54AM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

Opera Southwest brings Rudolfo Anaya’s ‘The Farolitos of Christmas’ to life

Opera Southwest is bringing Rudolfo Anaya's "The Farolitos of Christmas" to life on stage at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 04:26PM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

One on one with Mayor Tim Keller following election win

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller spoke with KOB one on one after winning a historic third term.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:53AM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:54AM

KOAT Action News

by: Sasha Lenninger

Locker #505 in need of urgent donations to support students

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A New Mexico clothing bank helping students across the state is in dire need of help.For more than a decade, Locker #505 has made sure students have what they need to succeed in the classroom.Advertisement"I started Locker #505 12 years ago because somebody needs to help these kids.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:59AM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

Changes coming to Albuquerque’s city council

Albuquerque's City Council will see a shift as Stephanie Telles, a political newcomer, takes the District 1 seat.

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:48AM

Rio Rancho Public Schools narrows superintendent search to three finalists

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —The search for a new superintendent at Rio Rancho Public Schools is down to three candidates, as announced by the school board during a meeting on Tuesday night.The finalists include Todd Resch, who is currently the district's executive director of athletics, Dr. Robert Dodd from Maryland, and

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 05:58AM

Three dead in fatal shooting in southeast New Mexico

JAL, N.M. —The Lea County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that left three people dead in the community of Jal in southeast New Mexico.According to the Lea County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to an RV park on New Mexico Highway 18 in Jal for a report of three

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:56AM

KOB 4

by: Mesha Begay

Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

President Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Individuals can pay $1 million, and corporations can pay $2 million per foreign-born employee. The program is meant to replace EB-5 visas and is aiming at attracting top

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:45PM

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:51PM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

MDC inmate dies after pneumonia diagnosis

An elderly inmate from MDC is dead after he was hospitalized with pneumonia.

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 11:47PM

KOB 4

by: Robert Towne

New DHS ‘Worst of the Worst’ database lists arrests in New Mexico

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched a new website on Tuesday to showcase what it calls the "worst of the worst" of the people arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:41PM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:47AM

KOB 4

by: Jonathan Fjeld

Judge sentences retail crime ring leader to prison time

A local man, dubbed by deputies as the "Al Capone of organized retail theft," has been sentenced to prison for the operation he led.

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 09:13PM

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 09:16PM

ABQ Raw

by: newsdesk

Apartment Fire Displaces Seniors and Disabled Citizens in Martineztown, One Killed in Blaze

Albuquerque - Around 10:55 AM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to The Santa Barbara Apartments, located at 1420 Edith Blvd NE, for reports of a single-story residential structure fire. Multiple units were assigned to the blaze. Engine 4 arrived first and reported a single-story apartment unit with heavy smoke and

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 08:12PM

Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025 06:12AM

Valencia County residents face inflated property tax bills after error

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. —Valencia County residents are facing larger property tax bills than normal after the county assessor accidentally listed property values in the billions instead of millions.Treasurer Ron Saiz stated the 2025 property tax mill rates for Valencia County were determined using an incorrect net taxable value. He said

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 01:05PM

How much could a New Mexico Powerball winner expect after taxes?

It's not too late to buy a lottery ticket and try to win it big.Wednesday's Powerball drawing is worth $930 million — the seventh-largest in Powerball history.AdvertisementRelated:Here are the most commonly drawn numbers in the PowerballThe drawing is scheduled for Wednesday.Has the Powerball Jackpot ever been won in New Mexico?There

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 11:12AM

New Mexico Sun

by: New Mexico Sun

Eastern New Mexico men's basketball set to face UT Dallas in conference debut

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team is preparing to face UT Dallas, a new member of the Lone Star Conference, on Thursday night.

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00AM

ABQ Raw

by: newsdesk

King of Albuquerque, Keller Secures 3rd Term

Albuquerque - A majority of Albuquerque residents decided they do want a “king” in office when they made their decisions at the polls. They decided to keep Mayor Tim Keller as the City of Albuquerque's Mayor in today's Mayoral Runoff. Despite numerous residents holding no kings rally’s leading up to

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 03:25AM

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 03:29AM

Albuquerque retail theft leader sentenced to nine years

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A man accused of running thelargest retail crime operationin the Albuquerque Metro has been sentenced.Raul Garcia, of Albuquerque, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading no contest in July. Those charges were to organized retail crime and racketeering charges.AdvertisementThose charges came after a monthslong investigation by

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 04:14PM

The digital blind spot: Court cases mention use of Discord in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The free communication platform, Discord has surfaced in the headlines of mass shootings, assassinations and government intelligence leaks.And it has also surfaced in more than a dozen court cases in New Mexico.AdvertisementThe Hearst Investigative Team found more than 650 federal court cases in which Discord or its users

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:20AM

ABQ Raw

by: newsdesk

Murder Happens on Election Night, 1 Dead in NE Heights

Albuquerque - According to APD, homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred this evening in Northeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to a suspicious person call around 5:20 p.m. 4813 Carlisle Blvd., near Montgomery Blvd. N.E. Officers located a woman with a gunshot wound who died at the scene. Homicide

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 05:04AM

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 05:09AM

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

ABIQUIU, N.M. —A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O'Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an adjacent educational retreat, several partners to the pact announced Tuesday.Initial phases of the plan establish a conservation easement across about 10

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 09:08AM

New Mexico Sun

by: New Mexico Sun

New Mexico increases investment in tuition-free college and student loan relief

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00AM

New Mexico Sun

by: New Mexico Sun

New Mexico awards record number of tech startup grants

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00AM

ABQ Raw

by: newsdesk

Shooting Reported Near Central and San Mateo; One Hospitalized

Albuquerque - After 5pm on Tuesday, December 9th, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and emergency crews from Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to the area of Central Ave SE and San Mateo Blvd after it was reported that someone had been shot. Upon their arrival, they located an individual

Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 01:15AM

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 08:19AM

New Mexico seeks $1 billion in federal rural health care dollars

Published: Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00AM

Hepatitis C tends to run rampant in prison. A group of New Mexico inmates help keep it at bay.

Published: Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00AM

‘An open graveyard’: Skeletal remains lie unrecovered in New Mexico’s borderlands

Published: Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00AM

New Mexico Health Care Authority pushes for $116M state budget increase amid federal funding changes

Published: Sunday, November 30, 2025 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00AM

CYFD again relying more on placing children out of state, to advocates’ chagrin

Published: Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00AM

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