Slow-moving storms produced locally heavy rainfall across the state today. Isolated to scattered afternoon storms will return Sunday, favoring the western and central mountains before moving into nearby lower elevations, including the Albuquerque Metro by the evening. Monsoon moisture will remain over much of western and central New Mexico Monday

The lawsuit asks if New Mexico can require disclosures on AI-generated political content without violating First Amendment protections for satire and parody

While there are no current uranium projects on state lands, the order addresses the risk of radioactive contamination.

Locals gathered at Tractor Brewing for the second annual For the Love of Lymphoma fundraiser, bringing live music, a car show and vendors together for a good cause. The post For the Love of Lymphoma event raises funds for Blood Cancer United appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque – Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department’s Southwest Area Command arrested the suspect in Friday’s afternoons murder downtown after a city bus driver recognized him from an overnight police bulletin. Around 7:40 AM on September 5, APD officers took 36-year-old Juan Maestas into custody near the Central and Unser

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could remove endangered species protections for gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves. The post Trump signs order to review endangered status of gray and Mexican wolves appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a death reported this morning at an apartment located at 950 Louisiana Blvd. SE. Around 7:30 AM, officers responded to a call at the apartment. When officers arrived, an elderly male victim was located with what appeared to be

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard on Friday signed an executive order that bans all new uranium mining projects on the more than 13 million acres of state trust lands she oversees.

FLEX system allows for personalized way to produce RNA targeted at cancer treatment

New Mexico’s congressional delegation signed a letter on Friday asking a federal government watchdog to broaden the scope of its investigation into allegations that drug enforcement agents knowingly let fentanyl shipments cross into New Mexico. DEA whistleblower complaints make reference to these tactics, known as “fentanyl walking,” as far back

New Mexico United will make their final trip to Cashman Field as they face Las Vegas Lights this weekend. Team leaders Greg Hurst and Zico Bailey are expected to play key roles after ending their recent streak with a loss. The historic stadium is set to close at season’s end.

Office remains two positions short as number of parcels continues to grow

The New Mexico Rural Library Initiative is accepting applications from bookkeepers or firms for ongoing contracted services. The position involves working closely with leadership and has a flexible compensation structure. Applications are due by September 17.

By Rodd Cayton Traffic is frequently on the minds of Corraleños, and the Village Council will put it in the spotlight once again at its Sept. 8 meeting. An ongoing review of the village’s uniform traffic code reaches an important stage, with councilors discussing the latest draft. The revision has

Vasquez argued for policy changes like his Careworker Visa Act, which would create a new visa for child- and eldercare workers.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller stood before Burqueños weeks ago and laid out his vision for Albuquerque’s future in his first State of the City address […]

At issue are permission for an emergency well for the data center and a pause in the process for obtaining an air quality permit.

The water main break is located near 1st Street NW and McKnight Avenue NW. Drivers are asked to use caution and avoid the area if possible.

Starting in Las Cruces, together with NM CAFé, the PAC seeks to inform voters about legislators' lack of salary and the amendment seeking to change that this fall

Overall, the U.S. economy is expected to add millions of jobs in the coming years, but some industries may fare better than others.

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Saturday conducted strikes on several Iranian crude oil carriers in response to “multiple unprovoked” Iranian attacks on two U.S. Navy warships, according to the military command. The U.S. military “permanently disabled” three of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s (IRGC) crude oil carriers located near Kharg

Even people who have rave reviews of their experience with a GLP-1 have found themselves stuck in a predicament: Is it ever possible to stop the injections?

A flood watch for parts of Lincoln and Otero counties has been canceled after the threat of heavy rain ended for the day. The post Monsoon keeps bringing rain chances to parts of New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4 .

Lobo fans started tailgating early Saturday morning as UNM prepared to host Central Michigan with about 30,000 fans expected at the season opener. The post Lobo fans tailgate early for UNM football season kickoff in Albuquerque appeared first on KOB 4 .

Dekorey Stevenson eluded Albuquerque Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's deputies on his motorcycle - while recording everything on a GoPro camera. He eventually crashed his bike and was taken into custody.

Alejandro Vigil, 24, was wounded in a shooting incident involving New Mexico State Police and the Mora County Sheriff's Office on August 16. Vigil will make his first court appearance on September 8.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised more than 2 billion euros or $2.3 billion in tax cuts, salary increases and other support measures before Greece’s general election next year. The announcement on Saturday came as more than 25,000 people joined protests in the northern city of Thessaloniki over Greece’s

36-year-old Juan Maestas was wanted in connection with two shootings, including a fatal shooting Friday in downtown Albuquerque. He was spotted by a city bus driver Saturday morning.

The stabbing occurred Saturday morning in southeast Albuquerque.

State police charged a 24-year-old man with second-degree murder after officers found a 34-year-old woman dead on a roadway in Mora County. The post Mora County man charged with second degree murder in domestic violence case appeared first on KOB 4 .

A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboos. The Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators organized the event which took place Saturday in Nyergesújfalu in northern Hungary. Thirty-eight competitors formed 19 two-man teams to dig graves in

South Africa has imposed its forward power on New Zealand and won a pulsating third test 29-24 in Johannesburg and snatched a 2-1 lead in their historic rugby series. The comeback from losing the first test has ensured the Springboks cannot lose the series. They have a chance next Saturday

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are going to be the next generation of players to lead the U.S. women’s national basketball team. They’re already making their presence felt in their first major international competition. The blueprint for the American success over the past three decades, which has seen

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. While many workers have the day off, most big consumer-facing businesses are open, with many offering promotional sales to lure customers. Here’s what is

Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and leading second-wave feminist, has died. Her death was confirmed Saturday by the Women’s Media Center, an organization she cofounded. She was 85. During the 1960s

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer. Spokesperson Roma Daravi said no one was injured when a chunk of the ceiling fell Friday evening. She said the damage underscores “the urgent

Albuquerque police are investigating a homicide after officers found an elderly man dead with an apparent stab wound at an apartment. The post Albuquerque police investigate after elderly man found dead in apartment appeared first on KOB 4 .

The Frijoles Fire has burned 15,483 acres since Aug. 4 and remains 3 miles east of Cundiyo. Officials say lightning sparked the fire and 346 people are assigned to it. The post Crews make progress as Frijoles Fire hits 77% contained appeared first on KOB 4 .

Katie Taylor has closed out her remarkable career with a dominant victory over previously undefeated Flora Pili in front of 80,000 fans at Croke Park. The Irish boxer who won an Olympic gold medal and headlined at Madison Square Garden got her final career wish to fight at Ireland’s sporting

Albuquerque – The man that live streamed himself taking down Bernalillo County Flock Cameras was in virtual court Friday for his first metro court appearance. 44-year-old Jevon Martinez drove the ire Judge Claire McDaniel during the virtual hearing when Martinez kept walking up to the video camera and waving and

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nobody would blame Lobo football fans if they were a little checked out at the beginning of last season. The program was listless, sailing on the waters of lost seasons, losing records, and multiple head coaching changes. NIL had caused multiple promising players to leave and

Scientists say they’ve discovered a 10-sided wave pattern over Saturn’s south pole.

Good morning! Another seasonable to mild morning for many across the Land of Enchantment and southwest Colorado. Temperatures have fallen into the 50s, 60s and 70s. Many New Mexicans are waking up to clouds and blue skies to start the holiday weekend. Saturday's forecast has above normal high temperatures along

While the cost of an education may not be getting any cheaper, a new analysis released Tuesday seeks to help school shoppers identify the best public universities for 2027.

Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Croatia in an environmental demonstration. The protesters on Saturday were furious that authorities for months haven't cleared a huge amount of illegally dumped hazardous waste from a central Croatian town. The waste has triggered fears among residents of major environmental damage in

The Gallagher brothers bring rock star energy to the Venice Film Festival with their documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The film, which premiered Saturday, explores their reunion tour and the contentious relationship that led to Oasis disbanding in 2009. The band, founded in Manchester in 1991, became one

A Greek air force jet has crashed at an air show north of Athens and the plane's two pilots were killed. The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occurred during a low-altitude maneuver. The resulting fire sent large plumes of black smoke into the air in front of several

Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia. The West African chimpanzees receive care such as teeth cleanings and X-rays at the Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge. American researchers used more than 400 chimps from the 1970s until the early 2000s.

Nearly 2,000 people, most of them students, have fallen ill in suspected food poisoning outbreaks linked to Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program between Sept. 1 and Sept. 3. About 1,950 students, teachers and Islamic boarding school pupils were affected in Central Java, East Java, West Sumatra, Aceh and South Sulawesi.

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country. The man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, bringing the total to three workers pulled alive from the Trishuli hydropower project. Nepal's army said a joint rescue

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FINAL SCORES MATCHUP FINAL WINNER Cleveland vs. Amarillo 35-28 Cleveland Rio Rancho vs. Roswell 39-35 Roswell Volcano Vista vs. La Cueva 42-31 Volcano Vista Sandia vs. Eldorado 50-0 Sandia Rio Grande vs. Valley 49-6 Valley Bernalillo vs. Española 20-16 Española West Las

Albuquerque – Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department are searching for a suspect in two shootings, including a deadly shooting this afternoon in Downtown. The suspect is Juan Maestas, 36. APD states Maestas is likely homeless. Police say he was last observed wearing the same Ecko Unlimited shirt, blue jeans,

Hospital officials say remediation is underway after a patient tested positive for Legionella infection. No additional cases have been identified.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Complaints are piling up from frustrated Albuquerque homeowners over fiber internet companies destroying their properties. It's a problem the City of Albuquerque has dealt with for months, and they want to remind residents that the work is not done by city workers. It was a shock

Monsoon moisture will keep rain and thunderstorm chances around New Mexico Labor Day weekend. Temperatures will warm up across the state this weekend as well. Clouds and rain across western and central New Mexico Friday afternoon have keep temperatures cooler and is causing more light to moderate rain showers rather

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for a suspect in two shootings, including a deadly shooting Friday afternoon in downtown. Police said 36-year-old Juan Maestas shot and killed someone Friday afternoon near Second and Marquette. Investigators believe Maestas is responsible for another shooting at a Maverik gas station

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Hope Christian Huskies football team joined Devin J Martin in studio for New Mexico Gameday Friday night. Highlights this week include Los Lunas vs. Goddard, Belen vs. Los Alamos, and so much more. Watch the video above for more. The post NM Gameday: Sept. 4 appeared

In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the upcoming NFL season that's right around the corner. The post Kenny’s Got the Score | Sept. 4 appeared first on KOB 4 .

Albuquerque police are searching for a man they say is tied to two shootings, including a deadly shooting downtown, and warn he is armed and dangerous. The post Albuquerque murder suspect arrested after city bus tip appeared first on KOB 4 .

Estancia Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Lynn May facing bench warrant after failing to appear in court and ditching special city meeting on water.

Gene Taylor, who spent 25 years as a flight attendant, is putting his United Airlines uniform into Zozobra to honor friends he lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Championship Air Races in Roswell have announced their updated lineup for the upcoming event. This year will feature seven racing classes and will have more than 120 aircraft participating. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the service's premier aerial demonstration team, will highlight the 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The final suspect charged in a deadly shooting in the parking lot of the Barleas Community Center will spend more than two decades behind bars. Police said that in April 2025, Robert Rodriguez, along with Nathaniel Gutierrez and Jeffery Jojola, planned to rob Michael Gallegos after

PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eighty-four years after his death, a New Mexico National Guardsman is finally returning home. U.S. Army Sergeant Melvin E. Jones died of malaria in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the summer of 1942. He was 22 years old. During his life, Jones served with the 200th

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque said it is taking precautions after a patient recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease. The hospital said environmental testing found Legionella in a "very limited number of areas," including two rooms. Staff is working to remediate those areas.

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members in Las Vegas are worried about their homeless neighbors after the city's only shelter, The Samaritan House, stopped offering overnight services and began operating on limited hours and services. "We've seen more walking around the streets, in alleys, sleeping wherever they can, looking

It's a spectacle that's become part of New Mexico's unique culture, the Burning of Zozobra. The history of how Zozobra came to be is a very unique and interesting story. You can learn more about the history of Zozobra and watch the 102nd Burning of Zozobra at the link below.

MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A harmful algae bloom is keeping people out of a New Mexico lake in Mora County. Water samples collected at Charette Lake pushed the New Mexico Environment Department to issue a "Danger" warning. The department said algae samples were riddled with toxic bacteria. Officials are

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of destroying multiple Flock license plate reader cameras has been released from custody again. On Thursday, Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies arrested 44-year-old Jevon Martinez outside their downtown headquarters. They said he removed 10 Flock cameras and put them in the back of a

Albuquerque – Around 2:40 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to the area of 2nd St and Marquette Ave NW regarding a report of a shooting. Initial information indicated there may have been more than one victim. When officers arrived, they located one person who had been shot.

Juan Maestas, 36, is considered armed and dangerous and was last seen on foot near Broadway and Marquette in Downtown Albuquerque.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year, some of the things going into Zozobra’s flames aren't just paper and paint; they're pieces of grief created by children who have lost someone they love. One Santa Fe grief center is using art and Zozobra to help kids let go. “Grief can

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richards announced the banning of new uranium mines on state land. Friday's decision comes as the New Mexico Department of Justice filed a petition to stop uranium mining at Crownpoint and Church Rock near Gallup. New Mexico has more

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is behind bars after Cibola County Sheriff's Office deputies said he sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl. Deputies obtained a search warrant and arrested Christopher Gardom at his home in Fence Lake, New Mexico. He is facing two counts of criminal sexual

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The fugitive who stole a dead man's identity to hide for more than 40 years has been sentenced for his crime. Stephen Craig Campbell, 76, was on the run since 1982. He was accused of attempting to murder his estranged wife's boyfriend by planting a makeshift

Albuquerque – Just before 1:50 PM, a stabbing was reported near the San Mateo Blvd. and Prospect Ave NE bus stop. A caller advised police that the person who was stabbed appeared to be barely breathing. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and medical crews from Albuquerque Fire and Albuquerque

Albuquerque – On September 3rd, 2026, at around 5PM people were calling in to 911 about a possible attempted stabbing incident near the I-40 and Louisiana exit ramp. A few moments later, callers advised that a body was in the southbound lanes of Louisiana near Mountain NE. The two events

The Trump administration’s federal hiring freeze and deferred resignation program caused staffing vacancies and increased patient wait times at the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System last year, according to an independent oversight agency.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – FEMA approved more than $162 million in funds for several states recovering from wildfires, flooding and mudflows, including New Mexico. More than $362,000 is headed to New Mexico to fund drainage channel headgate, embankment and culvert repairs or replacements for the Gallinas Canal Acequia Association. Another

The New Mexico Supreme Court in a 4-1 ruling Thursday blocked two Democrats from appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, paving the way for Republicans to gain control of a rural district in the state House of Representatives. The decision leaves a lone Republican on the ballot for

'I shot him. I was scared for my life'

Eastern New Mexico University-Portales announced plans for major upgrades to its agricultural facilities through recent and proposed bonds. A new Ag and Arts building is planned if voters approve a $15 million ballot measure this fall. The university emphasized there will be no tax increase associated with these projects.

Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement last fall that establishes a framework for future construction of a data center. The sale of the 500-acre parcel about a mile away from the Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend — one of the

State leaders are breathing a sigh of relief that the Trump administration’s threats to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency have subsided. But experts say there’s still confusion about President Donald Trump’s decisions to approve or deny disaster declarations, leaving states with uncertainty about whether they can expect federal recovery

Senator Michael Padilla shared updates between September 1 and September 4, including event announcements and policy meetings related to education funding and local issues.

Albuquerque – Just before 10 PM on Thursday, September 3, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the area near the Chase Bank at 111 Coors Blvd. NW in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, APD officers located a male who had sustained at least one gunshot wound.

Albuquerque – Just before 5:25 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) were called to reports of a stabbing in progress near Interstate 40 and Louisiana Boulevard. While officers were en route, they were advised that the injured person had possibly been dragged by an unknown vehicle. The individual

Battery occurred not far from Rio Rancho dispensary

Albuquerque – Jevon Martinez has recently gained international attention for his recent arrests in New Mexico because he single handedly taking down Flock cameras from in and around Bernalillo county. He is also taking down other branded automatic license plate readers (ALPR) from within in the cities of Rio Rancho

The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a lower court and allow it to enforce a U.S. Postal Service rule restricting mail-in voting. The trial judge, Indira Talwani of the U.S. District of Massachusetts, prejudged the rule before it was final when she issued a

Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a New Mexico immigrant advocacy organization, on Thursday launched an online platform seeking to connect foreign-born residents with a variety of state workforce development programs aimed at connecting workers with industries that need them.

New Mexico Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) on Thursday called on the state lawmaker leading the state’s commission dedicated to investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities in New Mexico to resign. He added that he has asked the State Ethics Commission to investigate.

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard on Thursday shot down a Canadian company’s pitch to build a solar-powered data center at Spaceport America. A number of New Mexico county commissions — including the one in Sierra County, where Spaceport is located — have approved data center moratoria

Jevon Martinez was arrested Wednesday after allegedly showing up to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday with a pickup full of dismantled Flock Safety cameras. Martinez reportedly claimed he was returning the devices days after Sheriff John Allen cancelled contracts with the controversial company.

Women on parole report higher rates of housing instability, poor health and serious mental health and substance use disorders than men on parole and women who weren’t on parole, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice. For people leaving prison, parole is a

Federal prosecutors have charged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro with making false statements about the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis Jan. 14, the New York Times reported Thursday, citing an unnamed person familiar with the case. The Times reported that the indictment will be unsealed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said earlier this year he’d “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections” this fall, declining to rule out sending the National Guard or federal law enforcement officers to polling locations throughout the country. Those comments came a few months after Trump casually

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Thursday announced his support for two legal challenges to the Project Jupiter data center pending before the state Supreme Court, contending that state agencies shirked their responsibility to the public to accommodate Project Jupiter’s developers.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller stood before Burqueños weeks ago and laid out his vision for Albuquerque’s future in his first State of the City address of his third term. But one idea drafted in his speech never made it to the microphone: an “honest conversation”

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande got wet again Thursday, as a one-time water release made its way downriver — though the […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Ten Flock Safety cameras sat stacked in the bed of a Rio Rancho man’s pickup after he admittedly removed them and livestreamed the act […]

By Rodd Cayton, The Paper.– The main theme of the Sept. 3 burial service at Fairview Memorial Park was that everyone matters. Robert Noblin, speaking at the Bernalillo County annual […]

More than 50 progressive organizations and 1,400 New Mexico residents signed a petition this week to state leaders and both gubernatorial nominees urging them to consider buying a stake in the state’s largest electric provider. Both gubernatorial nominees have stopped short of endorsing the idea.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Ten Flock Safety cameras sat stacked in the bed of a Rio Rancho man’s pickup after he admittedly removed them and livestreamed the act online. Now, he faces felony charges and says the removal was a political statement. Deputies stopped Jevon Martinez, 44, yesterday,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande got wet again Thursday, as a one-time water release made its way downriver — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science project, not a fix. The Water Authority and a coalition of

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When Burqueños look at local and federal crime reports, they might be surprised to find that Washington and City Hall disagree on exactly how […]

This story was originally reported by Jennifer Gerson of The 19th. Meet Jennifer and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92. In a career

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — When Burqueños look at local and federal crime reports, they might be surprised to find that Washington and City Hall disagree on exactly how many people were murdered in Albuquerque last year. We wanted to know why that is and we found that even

Yup. You heard right. It’s Labor Day Weekend. For some, it means you can’t wear white anymore for some reason. For others, it means the last-gasp three-day weekend of summer […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – New Mexico’s desert landscape may not look like traditional wine country, but for Lescombes Family Vineyards, the state’s hot days and cool nights are […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — New Mexico’s strategy to move beyond a mostly oil and gas and national labs-driven economy got a big boost this week with the start […]

By Kevin Hendricks Corrales’ “Not-So-Rapid-Transit” tractor wagons roll again this month as the Corrales Harvest Festival returns for its 41st year, running Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the village. The Kiwanis Club of Corrales Foundation, a nonprofit run entirely by unpaid board and

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales runners will lace up for a milestone this month: the 30th annual Corrales Ditch Run winds along the village’s dirt acequias and tree-lined ditch banks Sunday, Sept. 13, with Sandia Mountain views built into every stride. Race day kicks off with the 10K at

By Rodd Cayton For some, Labor Day Weekend is a chance to relax at home with burgers and hot dogs, honoring the progress of the American labor movement. For others, […]

By Rodd Cayton For some, Labor Day Weekend is a chance to relax at home with burgers and hot dogs, honoring the progress of the American labor movement. For others, it’s an opportunity to turn the extra day off into a special end-of-summer adventure. Those in the Albuquerque area will

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Labor Day weekend in Rio Rancho comes with an unusual problem: too many good options. The Events Center hosts back-to-back major shows Friday and Sunday, while local markets, a green chile festival, a Placitas blues concert and a comedy legend fill the rest of the

“Rising health care costs and inflation are continuing to affect consumers nationwide and New Mexico is no different,” Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane said in a statement.

The findings also highlight problems with the state’s practices for placing vulnerable children in its care in foster homes.

The Paper. – 13 new special shapes pilots and crews are making plans to join the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the first time in 2026. Fiesta officials confirmed this […]

Parties responded Wednesday in two New Mexico Supreme Court cases placing key permitting processes for Project Jupiter on hold.

Parties disagree on interpretation of vacancy in elections requirements law

Public comments ask for current issues to be considered ahead of shelter's opening

Three states this year have enacted laws that require or allow schools to use mobile, wearable, wireless or silent panic alarms to quickly summon emergency responders. The new laws in Illinois, Virginia and West Virginia bring the number of states with such laws to 13, with 10 of them acting

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Wednesday said new information about water usage at the Project Jupiter data center construction site raises “serious concerns” about transparency, and she intends to ask for additional investigation. By Stansbury’s math, the water allotted to Project Jupiter’s construction is enough to grow 2,000 to 3,000

New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Chair Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) on Wednesday criticized the state’s insurance regulator for approving a steep premium hike for New Mexicans who purchase health coverage on the state’s exchange.

President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new restrictions on mail-in voting would assign state officials a Herculean task to reach compliance before the crucial midterm elections. The order directed the U.S. Postal Service to strictly regulate the envelope design of mail-in ballots and to collect voter data from each state

A new housing coalition including homebuilders, lawmakers, nonprofit leaders and state agency officials on Wednesday previewed an agenda for January’s legislative session that includes streamlined zoning, expanded funding options, reduced taxation and increased building in rural areas.

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County commissioners unanimously approved the acceptance of a $50,000 gra ...

Jury hears testimony from officer, neighbors in case dating to 2024

New Mexico lawmakers recently voiced concerns over transparency and data safety with the use of AI in public schools as 18 local districts and charter schools opt out of the program.

A federal judge on Wednesday denied the New Mexico Forward Party’s request to prevent the secretary of state from enforcing laws the party contends imposes unfairly burdensome requirements for minor party ballot access. The judge's order noted that several of the party’s candidates have since made the ballot, likely rendering

Santa Fe Rep. Andrea Romero stepped down after the AG said her DA office job violated state law.

A former New Mexico Republican official addresses the state party with an assessment and advice for the future.

Amid historic dryness, 615 million gallons of water will course through the Rio Grande in Albuquerque this week to help dying vegetation and also provide scientists with data about the ongoing drought.

A federal judge in Maryland Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s second attempt to redefine birthright citizenship. In a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman barred the Trump administration from carrying out the president’s executive order that would deny citizenship to babies born in the United States to parents deemed

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Musical Theatre Southwest is bringing Come From Away to Albuquerque with a story that focuses less on […]

WASHINGTON— More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant youth remain at risk of losing their legal representation, one month after the Trump administration ended a federal contract with an organization that provided legal services to migrant children, advocates and attorneys said Tuesday. Most of those children who initially had attorneys through funding

In Minnesota, an elementary schooler has gone without surgery to treat a rare, life-threatening neck infection that isn’t responding to antibiotics. Another young child can’t use their hearing aids because the family ran out of batteries and hasn’t come to get replacements. Yet another child’s cochlear implant surgery was delayed

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped

The Health Care Authority will start sending letters this week Medicaid customers who have to comply with new work requirements.

New Mexico lacks a consolidated state authority that is responsible for domestic animal welfare, the report says.

WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans attempted but failed to pass a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at

The New Mexico state representative who leads the House’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday announced she had resigned from her job with a local district attorney amid mounting criticism.

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested for allegedly choking police after they were called to assist him.An ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is suing some of the biggest names in tobacco to make them pay for the cleanup of cigarette butts that clog city storm […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is suing some of the biggest names in tobacco to make them pay for the cleanup of cigarette butts that clog city storm drains, litter public parks and reach the Rio Grande. The city alleges the companies have known for decades that their

By Rodd Cayton Several organizations rank Corrales among the safest places to live in New Mexico and village leaders are seeking to increase that status by making sure emergency responders can get to residents as quickly as possible. In his weekly message to the community, Mayor Fred Hashimoto wrote that

By Rodd Cayton Gabriella Durán Blakey Monday spoke of a school district, delivering world-class opportunities for the students it serves, from a rigorous International Baccalaureate program to simulated hospital labs […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande is getting a temporary reprieve — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande is getting a temporary reprieve — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science project, not a fix. The Water Authority and a coalition of partners released roughly 2,000 acre-feet — more than 650

By Devin O’Leary, The Paper. — OK, nobody said our favorite dish had to be a full meal. So there’s nothing legally or morally wrong with us choosing soft-serve ice […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A historic piece of Albuquerque’s industrial past has a new purpose after state and local leaders celebrated the grand opening of a film and […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes […]

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes to Medicaid rules coming because of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as resources to help New Mexicans comply

Roadway reopened after closure between King Blvd and PDV

Commentary by Pat Davis, nm.news — During last year’s state legislative session, legislators passed, and the governor signed, a sweeping package of medical licensure and malpractice reform bills to fill […]

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – When Stacia King-Sakya faced treatment for follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, her community rallied around her. Now, she’s looking to return some of that support through […]

Commentary by Pat Davis, nm.news — During last year’s state legislative session, legislators passed, and the governor signed, a sweeping package of medical licensure and malpractice reform bills to fill what hospital companies and think tanks called “a growing shortage of health care providers.” But new data from the state’s

By Rodd Cayton Community members who may have been forgotten in life will be remembered Sept. 3 with a special ceremony at Fairview Memorial Park. Bernalillo County each year invites […]

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho high schoolers can now train on professional-grade auto shop equipment without leaving campus — or paying tuition — after CNM and Rio Rancho Public Schools cut the ribbon Aug. 28on the new Transportation Systems Technology Center at RioTECH. The 43,800-square-foot facility becomes the

New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.

Albuquerque, The Paper. – New Mexicans are known to be serious about their green chile, but police say a Roswell man took it too far when he shot and killed […]

Police in Hobbs said an alleged rape was consensual. The department has a long, troubled record with sex crimes.

Oracle has said hiring local is a top priority, but the company has identified just 189 Doña Ana County residents out of over 2,100 workers.

County to stand ground with statute that states it's too late to add a candidate

Sexual violence is a particularly difficult topic for investigative reporters to cover. The questions are manifold: How can you verify a story that often has few witnesses, no clear paper trail and contradictory accounts of what happened? What records could establish that an incident was handled improperly by law enforcement

After a 13-year-old reported sexual assault, she was left to navigate a system where limited state and federal oversight leave school districts to decide how allegations are handled.

Similar lawsuits were also filed against three other states for tuition policies regarding undocumented students Thursday.

Advocates say the decision, which follows a ruling that the law was likely unconstitutional, keeps store owners in limbo.

Read in English. Advertencia de contenido: Esta historia contiene descripciones de acusaciones de agresión sexual que involucran a niños. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sufrido una agresión sexual, visite la Línea Nacional de Ayuda para Víctimas de Agresión Sexual de RAINN para obtener asistencia. Llame al 800.656.HOPE (4673),

Second location focused on small orders and 'grab-and-go'

RRPS and CNM students alike to use center to further careers in the automotive world

Aug. 16Jessica Montano, 37, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI and stopping or parking i ...

Residents raised privacy fears as officials cite crime-solving benefits from Rio Rancho’s 19 Flock camera units.

Shannon Farrell ends long career of change in the department

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – New Mexico still doesn’t have a Michelin-star restaurant, but it’s culinary scene earned national recognition this week as the Michelin Guide announced its first-ever […]

By Roberto Rosales, The Paper. — Did you know you can take a 1-hour self-guided walking tour in Downtown to find hidden public art and the stories behind the pieces. […]

100th Route 66 anniversary to bring 100 STEM teams to R4-hosted event

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without […]

Challenge includes House District 23 in Sandoval County

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without explicit parental consent. The district listened and is now changing how it handles those recordings. At the center of the

By Kevin Hendricks and Julian Paras Mike Smith has ridden in 29 Kentucky Derbys, won a Triple Crown aboard Justify and collected more Breeders’ Cup victories than any jockey in […]

New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct barriers on the border.

The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children.

Analysts doubt the state’s timeline, noting it failed to release some functions when it rolled out the system last week.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County property values keep climbing — up nearly $1 billion on residential improvements alone in the past year — but the office pricing them out says staffing hasn’t kept pace with growth. New Assessor Ed Olona, appointed by commissioners in July after his predecessor

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. August doesn’t go quietly in Sandoval County. The final weekend of the month brings a four-time New Mexico Music Award winner to The BLOCK, a Vegas legend to Quezada’s and free trivia and a classic movie to close it all out Sunday. Friday: Eryn Bent

1 million pounds of goods donated last fiscal year not enough

Eight priorities outlined in district's initial ICIP approved by school board

Rio Rancho robbery resulted in more than $70,000 stolen by Albuquerque man

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts packed Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting to voice concerns over Sandia Pueblo’s plan they worry could result in losing federal protections and road access on the Sandia Mountains’ western slopes recreations areas. Dozens of Sandias for All coalition members spoke

As health insurance premiums have soared, so has state spending on subsidies to shield some New Mexicans from rising costs.

“Those opposing Project Jupiter had some wins yesterday … and we are taking a moment to rejoice about that,” said Sheri Reinhart.

ALGODONES — An Algodones man has been charged with the murder of a convicted murderer.Elijah Sandova ...

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho residents interested in filling the District 2 city council seat to be left ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — On the streets of Burque, it’s a tale of two financial realities: Automated speed cameras are bringing the city millions in revenue, while increasing police and fire costs are continuing to outpace the city budget’s projections. According to the city’s third quarter fiscal year

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Duke City’s Sawmill neighborhood, residents have fought for a say in what gets built around them. Now, City Council President Klarissa Peña is warning that the council’s decision to approve a 20-year, multimillion-dollar tax break for a major hotel before its site plan

Corner to Corner by Columnist Diane D. Denish — Farewell Dolly Parton. May you rest in peace and may your melodies ring in our hearts, at our weddings, at our funerals, and all our celebrations where an angel on earth is always welcome. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County is about to pave the way — literally — for its new landfill, and hand the governor a name for an open seat in the Legislature, all in one Wednesday night meeting. Commissioners are set to award a $6,916,821.80 contract to Albuquerque Asphalt

Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.

A federal judge in Santa Fe is preparing to decide if New Mexico’s two-tiered system for qualifying candidates in elections protects the two-party system by placing unreasonable requirements on smaller parties looking to qualify candidates for the ballot. U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland is scheduled to hear arguments in the

July 19Joseph Garcia, 36, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member at a re ...

Kirsten Louise Dick brings background of teaching and family law to Sandoval, Cibola and Valencia counties

BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Animal Care Services was recognized again as a no-kill shelter by the B ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Families in the Duke City who rely on federal housing funding got a boost this week, even as the larger fight over that money goes on in Washington. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, announced Wednesday at Saranam’s Westside campus more than $7.6 million

The deteriorating track and turf surfaces have already caused several injuries, including three broken ankles, the document states.

While instructors describe mixed feelings as turmoil on campus continues, students say their back-to-school experience is business as usual.

By Rodd Cayton The selection of Siegel Design Architects LLC to provide professional services to Corrales was approved by the Village Council, but only after discussion of whether the spirit of the rules was being followed. Councilors OK’d the one-year professional services agreement, under which Siegel Design is to be

Guest commentary from Jennifer Foote — When skilled nursing care fails, it does so quietly, behind closed doors, away from public view, and at the immense cost of our state’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents. Guest CommentaryJennifer Foote is a partner at the law firm of Harvey, Foote &

Truck allegedly traveled at a speed higher than 140 mph

Minority whip denies allegations, encourages evidence released publicly that he used negative campaigning tactics against his opponent

At least 11 people reportedly were arrested Wednesday, while other arrests occurred over the weekend and early Thursday.

Commissioners vote to follow FCC regulations, with conditions for public input on color of tower

Aug. 9Charles Dickerson, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for fraud at an unspecified address.Kennet ...

The arrest at La Familia, captured in video circulating on social media, was one of several ICE arrests reported Wednesday in Santa Fe.

Water rights acquisition at center of issue while state nears water debt ceiling with Texas

Rio Rancho spent $550K on its 2026 election as leaders weighed voter ID, runoff costs and possible voting changes.

Four teens move through the court system as juveniles

Mayor outlines potential timeline, process for replacement

By Rodd Cayton The Village of Corrales has a 40-year water plan. The document, required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and crucial to the village’s water future, was approved at the Aug. 18 Village Council meeting. It projects Corrales’ long-term water supply needs and identifies conservation

By Rodd Cayton The $10 fine for not having reflectors on one’s bicycle in Corrales is probably going away. The Village Council next month will review changes to its uniform traffic code, and one item to be considered is updating the fee schedule. Some fines haven’t been increased in decades,

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city’s food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month. The band plays Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a

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 nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overton has deep academic and civic ties to

A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.

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 accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed

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 after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of

Sandoval County seniors won’t have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop. Reps. Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners have approved nearly $11.3 million in new bonds to buy landfill equipment and settle up land costs tied to the Project Ranger site, both coming in at lower interest rates than the county had budgeted for. Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing up

Aug. 2Bradley Gurley, 32, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery upon a peace officer, assault upon ...

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, a private equity company? This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics

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 outlined his priorities for his historic third term as mayor of the state’s largest city. Speaking from the Route 66

RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested in Rio Rancho for stealing a woman's hot tub.Jerrett Williams, 45, o ...

BERNALILLO — Three Sandoval County commissioners have picked a member for the salary commissio ...

Rio Rancho unanimously approved two childcare projects, expanding preschool and daycare options across the city.

City leaders upheld variances for two 50-foot lots, clearing the way for homes despite residents’ objections.

BERNALILLO — Three bond questions were approved by the Sandoval County County Commission Aug. 12.At ...

BERNALILLO — Fire crews that responded to the more than 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire were rec ...

Local law enforcement agencies discuss their perspective

Bernalillo Elementary celebrates with pep rally

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 without a required permit since November after city staff gave “incorrect advice,” setting up a fight before City Councilors who

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 $3.1 million in city and state incentives for three local companies in cybersecurity, quantum computing and aerospace. The three proposed

Full-day program at Puesta del Sol starts year with nearly 100 students enrolled

RRPS facilities director provides update on district's bond projects

Dodd responds to heated day from Puesta Del Sol

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 to allow more time for study instead of rushing a complex proposal to voters. On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Board

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 City Hall. Interim Inspector General Peter Pacheco released the final special investigation report July 31 on allegations of legal and

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 appointees new power to freeze or end grants over vague standards tied to federal policy. Four Albuquerque City Councilors, led

SANDOVAL COUNTY — A Tesuque man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Aug. 5 for a 2025 hit ...

CORRALES — A Corrales man was arrested after he allegedly wrestled for an ax with police.Curtis ...

Issues include CTE, transportation special education and more

Benefit to be held Aug. 26 for struggling pantry

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 Aug. 3 meeting, the Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 for an ordinance to raise the solid waste disposal fee at

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School was placed on a temporary shelter in place Monday morning after ...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Voters in Bernalillo County may get a chance to decide this November whether their tax dollars should help fund campaigns for county offices. The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote Tuesday, Aug. 11, on three companion measures.

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. The Albuquerque City Council approved companion measures sponsored by Council Vice President Dan Champine on Monday, Aug. 3, to place

RIO RANCHO — Christian Rock band Third Day will be at the Rio Rancho Events Center April 25 for its ...

July 26Jamie Robison, 36, of Albuquerque, was arrested for unlawful use of license at an unspecified ...

New superintendent was eager to greet high school students to start the new year

Cabezon event cancelled as Mariposa welcomes few residents

Public comment period is open until NMSLO decides to auction 300 acres off

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers who report fraud or wrongdoing at City Hall now have stronger legal protections after the City Council unanimously approved two overhauls Monday to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the city’s fraud watchdog. Councilors unanimously approved the Accountability in Government Ordinance, which Councilor

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Smoke shop and cannabis dispensary owners rolled into the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday, Aug. 3 and watched a zoning bill that would have separated the two businesses go up in smoke. City councilors voted 6-3 to reject Ordinance O-26-39, sponsored by Councilor Renée

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Taxpayers in the Duke City will not see a proposed gross receipts tax increase on their November ballots after city councilors used a procedural move to stop the measure before it reached a vote. During the Aug. 3 City Council meeting, Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn

It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.

Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.

The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.

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Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.

Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.

Zozobra has become ingrained into New Mexico's culture. For over 100 years, Zozobra has burned the glooms of years past. Here's a look at some of the burnings dating back to the 1930's.

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