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A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace.

The $10 Million makeover: How Nov. bonds could give projects in Albuquerque’s District 6 an overhaul

by Jesse Jones August 12th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Sandoval County

529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025

On June 14, thousands in the Albuquerque community showed up for the No Kings Rally held at Mariposa Basin Park in Taylor Ranch. This is one of thousands planned throughout the country on Saturday. Photo by Pat Davis /nm.news

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

25 New Mexico lawmakers oppose petition to allow oil and gas wastewater discharge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025

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Some of New Mexico’s biggest issues are solved from both sides of the aisle

Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks to conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate his successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025

Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library, located at 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE.

Education, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025

emergency signage

Courts, Justice & Safety

Lawsuit: New Mexico patient dies after hospital ignores fall, internal bleeding

by Josh Lee, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 11th, 2025

Dr. David R. Johnson

Obituaries , Placitas

Placitas has lost a dear friend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

A free wildfire preparedness workshop aimed at helping residents protect their homes and develop emergency mindsets will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. (Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District)

Environment & Conservation, Town of Bernalillo

Free wildfire preparedness workshop set for Aug. 16 in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Senator Luján toured the new Christus Regional Cancer Center and convened a listening session with hospital leadership, doctors, and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Thousands of Sandoval County residents who struggle with unpaved roads that become impassable during storms could get relief from a $77.9 million state highway project that would create the first major north-south paved route west of Unser Boulevard.

Local Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

$78M road project could end muddy commutes for thousands in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE's flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show's 31-year history.

WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 15th, 2025

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor welcomed four high school juniors and seniors into the third year of the county's Junior Treasurer Program on Aug. 6, marking the program's expansion from two to four participants and the addition of high school elective course credit.

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County expands student government program, now offers high school credit

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Bernalillo will transform Rotary Park into a musical hub this weekend as the town hosts its annual Música y Mas festival from Saturday, Aug. 9, through Monday, Aug. 11. The free, family-friendly event serves as part of the larger Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo celebration, continuing a remarkable 331-year-old tradition that represents an integral part of Bernalillo's rich culture and history.

Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo’s Música y Mas festival returns as part of Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Luján secures $12 million for New Mexico health, education projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

New Mexico residents are bracing for a dangerous heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 107°F across northern and southern regions of the state through Sunday.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

Extreme heat wave to scorch New Mexico this weekend

by nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Stansbury introduces bill to protect Social Security Administration from federal cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches.

Healthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025

by nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Mayor Webb pledges reforms amidst Moriarty’s financial ‘mess’

by nm.news August 7th, 2025

from left: Animal Care Associates Karol Mata, Analyice Yarnell, and Kim Jaramillo, Animal Care Supervisor Mark Webb, and Animal Control Officer Kimberly Ashcraft. Dogs from left: Kiwi and Teddy

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

The former Corrales Elementary School, now known as Corrales K-8 welcomed its first eight-grade students on Aug. 7. (APS) The campus Thursday began the 2025-2026 school year with its first-ever eighth-graders, completing a three-year transition to a K-8 school.

Corrales Elementary welcomes eighth-graders, gets a new name

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 7th, 2025August 15th, 2025

A Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains clinic in Albuquerque

Healthcare, New Mexico

Federal judge protects New Mexico Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich, Luján warn public broadcasting cuts could cost lives in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

Albuquerque cracks down on landlords as new cooling law faces first test

by Jesse Jones August 6th, 2025August 7th, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits with people at disability service provider CARC, Inc., highlighting what he called the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts tied to the new Republican tax law. (Vasquez)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez warns of rural health crisis in Carlsbad visit, Slams GOP Medicaid cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across all city schools.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Art Scape Gallery co-owner Wendy FitzPatrick shows off some of her products during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 5. (Rodd Cayton)

Corrales’ Art Scape Gallery is open for business

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Back to school in a heat wave, APS juggles 500 work orders to fix aging cooling

by Jesse Jones August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Music, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

State lawsuit escalates ‘forever chemical’ dispute with Air Force

by Josh Lee, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

First Choice Community Health Care will host a "Got Shots" vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Edgewood center, 7 Municipal Way.

Healthcare, New Mexico

Free back-to-school vaccinations available statewide in New Mexico this month

by nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich leads fight to halt federal job cuts threatening New Mexico’s $9 billion lab economy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Bernalillo PD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo police to host National Night Out at Rotary Park a week after deadly shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Cates

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Protecting New Mexico’s water supply and farming communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Community Content

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Sword of Trust (2019)

by Guest commentary August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

National Night Out

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events in your neighborhood tonight

by Pat Davis August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Corrales Police Department

Courts, Justice & Safety

Corrales police officers praised for crisis intervention in Albuquerque arrest

by Corrales Comment Staff August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Chico Suave, Corrales' current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position.

Politics & Elections

10 pets vie for Corrales mayor seat as Harvest Festival election enters voting phase

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Measles rash

Measles warning issued for Meow Wolf visitors

by nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Kiara, Coraline, and Scarr

Animal welfare crackdown could face final vote at Monday’s City Council meeting

by Jesse Jones August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Pictured are the Route 66 Flats, a new affordable housing apartment complex being built in Albuquerque’s westside near 98th.

Housing & Homelessness

City study reveals housing crisis for Albuquerque’s Native American residents

by City Desk ABQ August 4th, 2025August 5th, 2025

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New Mexico, Opinion

Who owns… heat?

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Kirtland Air Force Base

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators secure nearly $400 million for military bases, rural communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Heritage Day

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Preserving and protecting Corrales will take the Village

by Guest commentary August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

Courts, Justice & Safety

Cancer spreads after hospital fails to inform patient of diagnosis

by Josh Lee, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Roundhouse

Healthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich bill targets New Mexico’s wildfire insurance crisis

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

A Bernalillo High School student's family received a $1.8 million jury verdict this week after proving school officials failed to prevent a violent assault despite receiving evidence of persistent bullying and threats. (Bernalillo Public Schools)

Town of Bernalillo

Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 4th, 2025

RioTECH Career Technical Education High School opens as a $55 million state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in skilled trades and technology.

Education, Rio Rancho

RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025