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Navajo Lake State Park

General Interest, New Mexico

New Mexico State Parks offers free entry and fishing this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller uses virtual reality technology Thursday to preview the planned Uptown Connect development during a press conference at the current Uptown Transit Center. The $120 million mixed-use project will transform the underutilized transit hub into 239 apartments, along with commercial space, restaurants and a dog park. The development represents the culmination of a 27-year effort that began when the city purchased the land in 1998 with federal transit funds. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026, with completion expected by 2028.

Housing & Homelessness

Photo of the day: Mayor Keller takes virtual tour of Albuquerque’s future

by Jesse Jones September 25th, 2025September 26th, 2025

Heritage Day

Corrales councilors support water study grant

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 25th, 2025October 2nd, 2025

The Corrales Historical Society will present its 37th Annual Juried Old Church Fine Arts Show from Oct. 4-12 at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, featuring work from 76 New Mexico artists across multiple mediums.

Art and history converge at Corrales Old Church Fine Arts Show

by Corrales Comment Staff September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

The Corrales Harvest Festival returns this weekend, with the entire village participating in one way or another.

It’s time to hit the hay … ride

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge William P. Johnson of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico granted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus directing the federal government to immediately release 28-year-old Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira from the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, where he had been held for 42 days.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Federal judge orders DACA recipient detained by ICE released from New Mexico detention center

by Alex Ross September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, NM Political Report

State Rep. Eleanor Chávez: “I’m gonna call it what it is… ICE is acting like the KKK”

by NM Political Report September 24th, 2025

NM Political Report

State Rep. Eleanor Chávez: “I’m gonna call it what it is… ICE is acting like the KKK”

by NM Political Report September 24th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Community Content

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

by Guest commentary September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will award $20,000 in grants to New Mexico public and charter school teachers through its enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, with applications now open through Sept. 28.

Education, New Mexico

New Mexico teachers to receive $20,000 in financial literacy grants from U.S. Eagle

by nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

During raids in January, federal agents seized more than 8,500 pounds of marijuana and found 10 Chinese nationals working illegally Dineh Benally's Estancia operation. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Dineh Benally pleads guilty in Estancia marijuana scheme, using illegal Chinese workers

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Access to healthcare services in New Mexico has, in many cases, not improved, and the burdens on the state’s Medicaid have increased in recent years, according to a new report.

Report: New Mexico Medicaid more expensive, with diminished quality

by Alex Ross September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Wikimedia Commons

Furniture store fined after employee crushed to death

by Josh Lee, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Stanley residents met for their sixth meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Stanley firehouse, where several community members expressed their issues with accessing water in their homes and from their wells. (Lauren Lifke)

Santa Fe County

Stanley community fights for water accessibility

by nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo, Local Gov.

New animal shelter plan moves forward

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho City Council to consider renewable energy projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts.

Moriarty mayor resigns amid city’s financial crisis

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque mayoral candidate charged for inappropriate touching of former campaign staffer

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Bernalillo County will host a free overdose recognition and response training this week as part of ongoing efforts to address the community's drug overdose crisis. The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council will conduct the training Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CARE Campus, 5901 Zuni Rd. SE. The session will also be available virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County to offer free overdose response training Wednesday

by City Desk ABQ September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Albuquerque City Councilors in the Council chambers on Monday February 3, 2025. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk Abq

Sobriety required: Albuquerque tests housing program for residents leaving rehab

by Jesse Jones September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Edgewood Town Hall

Oops! Agenda mistake forces Edgewood commission to adjourn after just 5 minutes

by nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment

by Alex Ross September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns.

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Corrales siphon. (Source: Village of Corrales)

Sandia Pueblo, MRGCD set to sign Corrales siphon agreement

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

More than 300 people gathered Saturday at Rotary Park for the third annual Enchantment Games, a community fundraiser that raised money for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy while showcasing local music and activities.

Community fundraiser draws 300+ to Bernalillo park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Castelion

Sandoval County

Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

The Public Lands Interpretive Association will open a new discovery center in Albuquerque's Old Town next month, marking an expansion of the nonprofit's educational outreach efforts.

General Interest

Public lands group to open discovery center in Albuquerque’s Old Town

by nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Bernalillo County's annual East Mountain Celebration returned Saturday, drawing families to the Vista Grande Community Center for an afternoon of entertainment, food and community recognition.

East Mountain Celebration is a hit in Sandia Park

by nm.news September 23rd, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Commissioners to address legislative priorities, National Recovery Month

by City Desk ABQ September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Simply Diego's, an Albuquerque pet store, donated 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control in September as part of the company's monthly donation program.

Pet store donates 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control

by nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will hold two meetings on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at protecting local water resources, with a workshop followed by the regular commission meeting.

Town of Edgewood to discuss limiting homeowner landscaping water use in workshop

by nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

Imposter nurse nearly kills Albuquerque patient with fatal morphine dose

by Josh Lee, nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Sandoval Signpost

Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Council is down to earth with talks on farmers, bugs on the agenda

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Sedillo Hills flag project

Residents return flag to Sedillo Hill after years of NMDOT bureaucracy

by nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

The head of Albuquerque’s oversight committee is pushing back against accusations that it violated city law by delaying Inspector General reports.

Dispute heats up over publication of Inspector General fraud reports

by Jesse Jones September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo, Local Gov.

New animal shelter goes before Bernalillo council

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

The Albuquerque Police Department has officially launched a drone program that has already assisted in four arrests and conducted more than 200 flights in its first month of operation, city officials announced Thursday.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque police deploy drone program, report four arrests in first month

by City Desk ABQ September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

4 days after mistakenly releasing an inmate, MDC finally notifies the public

by City Desk ABQ September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler designed this footwear for the Sept. 5th Show Us Your Shoes Parade, part of the Miss America pageant finals. She says the shoes represent both her journey and her state. She wore the pointe shoes in a production of the New Mexico Ballet Company.

Journey of a lifetime

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho will host its annual Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabezon Park.

Food, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host annual Food Truck Fiesta at Cabezon Park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy will host its third annual Enchantment Games on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernalillo’s Rotary Park.

Bernalillo, Events

Community fundraiser returns to Bernalillo park this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Oktoberfest is returning to Rio Rancho this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Raise your steins!

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

A Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute veterinarian supervising a euthanasia training session failed to ensure a 6-year-old female cynomolgus macaque had died after injection with euthanasia solution. The animal was placed in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated, but necropsy staff later discovered the monkey still showed signs of respiration and heartbeat.

Albuquerque, General Interest

Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Contractors push back on immigrant detention center closures

by Alex Ross September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Corrales police.

Albuquerque drivers arrested on DUI-related offenses in Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

RRPS Superintendent Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, shown at a graduation in 2024, announced her retirement Wednesday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first and only superintendent announces retirement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41 on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. (Moriarty Fire Department)

One dead after single-engine plane crashes in Torrance County

by nm.news September 16th, 2025September 25th, 2025