NEWS Los Alamos eighth grader claims New Mexico spelling bee crown Hannah Li of Los Alamos bests 25 others to win New Mexico State Spelling Bee
SMALL BUSINESS ‘I was born to do this’: Chef Kattia Rojas spreads love of Costa Rican culture, cuisine through Buen Provecho The 2025 James Beard semifinalist opened her second location in the Barelas neighborhood in January
NEWS Former store clerk convicted in 2024 fatal shooting Suspect chased, killed man after gas station at Louisiana and Lomas was ransacked
NEWS Suspect charged in fatal stabbing near Second and I-40 Police say homicide occurred amid back-to-back fights
NEWS New BioPark home for cheetahs opens to the public 'Running Wild helps our guests see wildlife through a new lens,' ABQ BioPark director says
NEWS Albuquerque man charged in 2019 fatal shooting Police say phone records, jail calls and social media tied suspect to southeast area homicide
NEWS ABQ to start process of removing Cesar Chavez's name from buildings, street signs Mayor says the timeline on changes is unknown, but it will be important to get community input
SMALL BUSINESS The big dog dance: Two Albuquerque joints in the running to vie for America’s best hot dog title The head-to-head competition will begin March 26, featuring 64 hot dog eateries across the country
NEWS ID clinic offers lifeline to Albuquerque homeless Connect to Care event brings IDs, medical help and housing referrals to unhoused residents
RETAIL Local jewelry shop set to expand, keeping pace with demand for custom creations The relocation of John Thomas Jewelers to a larger state-of-the-art space is slated for end of month
NEWS Bosque assaults prompt patrols, disrupt recreation A string of assaults along the west side Rio Grande bosque has led to a heightened law enforcement presence, school security measures and relocated activities for local groups
COURTS Trial begins in killing that began with unlocked store Clerk's failure to lock store led to thefts, fatal shooting
RETAIL Athleisure retailer Alo Yoga chooses Uptown for first New Mexico store The store is expected to open in late spring
NEWS From freezing to 90: NM to experience multiple seasons as it enters spring High winds swept across New Mexico on Sunday, gusts hit as high as 81 mph at Raton airport, according to NWS
NEWS City of ABQ launches new traffic campaign, which includes ad featuring Kayla VanLandingham’s mom ‘Stopping takes seconds, losing someone lasts forever,’ Melinda Montoya says in commercial
BOXING Jason Sanchez dominant in defeating Castillo Albuquerque fighter improves to 18-6; Carrasco's opponent backs out
SMALL BUSINESS Richie B’s Pizza relocating to Albuquerque's West Side The eatery's Montgomery Boulevard location will permanently close this month as owner gears up new spot
POETRY | ALBUQUERQUE Poetry takes flight: Third annual Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival bigger than ever
NEWS Could New Mexico United anchor state fairgrounds upgrade? Consultants recommend a sports stadium as part of fairground master plan
BOOK OF THE WEEK Journey of a lifetime: ‘Hijo del Barrio/Son of the Barrio’ a Vietnam War-era novel years in the making
RETAIL Winrock to welcome Taiwanese chain 85°C Bakery Cafe — New Mexico's first The chain is known globally for its fresh pastries, breads, cakes and specialty drinks
SMALL BUSINESS Putt’s happening? Fresh details surface about the return of Albuquerque’s Putts N Pints The Albuquerque entertainment staple is slated to make a comeback this summer
OPINION OPINION: Hot takes wanted on Albuquerque Rail Trail's 'Tumbleweed' The Journal is soliciting feedback on Albuquerque's latest landmark
PREP BASKETBALL NMAA state basketball tournament: semifinals scores and summaries Here's what happened in class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A girls semifinals plus class 1A, 4A and 5A boys semifinals in the NMAA state basketball tournament
REAL ESTATE Titan Development, Onset Hospitality partner on Albuquerque food hall project Highlands Central Market near Presbyterian Hospital is expected to reach completion in the second quarter of 2027
BUSINESS ‘The power of work’: Goodwill CEO sheds light on the nonprofit’s workforce development initiatives Organization helped 1,875 New Mexicans find jobs in 2025
COURTS Man sentenced to life in killing of Uber Eats driver Prosecutors say gunman did not know the driver
BUSINESS Bill extending tax breaks for blighted areas signed into law Supporters of Senate Bill 58 say it will give developers ‘more time to make projects succeed’
NEWS Second teen arrested in fatal Southwest Albuquerque shooting APD says 17-year-old held for murder in January shooting during gun sale attempt
MMA Jackson-Wink's Garcia tagged for Freedom 250 'Mean Machine' gets spot on June 14 UFC card outside White House
SMALL BUSINESS How local entrepreneurs use home-based models as a springboard for growth With social media, everything from brownies to iced coffees are at Burqueños’ fingertips
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Las Cruces students compete in Poetry Out Loud state meet Sunday winner heads to national competition in April
INDOOR FOOTBALL Chupacabras open practice with new players, coaches The once-dormant IFL franchise is set to return after taking last season off
RETAIL American Home Furniture files for Chapter 11 protection, closes northern New Mexico stores CEO Kenton Van Harten says ‘we’re hopeful this gets resolved’
NEWS One dead, another injured in plane crash at Los Altos Golf Course The single-engine Cessna 400 was attempting an emergency landing, authorities say
EVENT | ALBUQUERQUE Keeping it weird: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo celebrates the unusual, creepy and spooky
MUSICAL THEATER | ALBUQUERQUE Mission accomplished: Local actor performs in Tony-winning musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ at Popejoy
NEWS ABQ mayor talks crime, homelessness and Downtown development Keller: Police chief search down to seven candidates, hopes to have interview process 'wrapped up' in six weeks
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ATHLETICS UNM promotes 32-year-old Ryan Berryman to be new athletics director New Mexico native goes from student manager for Lobo men's basketball to department's top administrator
Defense contractor commits to creating 450 high-wage jobs AeroVironment will expand manufacturing at three sites in the Sandia Science & Technology Park
REAL ESTATE Faster permitting tops commercial real estate professionals’ local government wish list Tax relief or predictability and infrastructure investment are also priorities, NAIOP New Mexico poll shows
WEATHER Albuquerque shatters heat record; Roswell nearly reaches 90 degrees on the first day of March Unseasonably warm, dry weather breaks decades-old highs across New Mexico and brings fire danger warnings even as a brief cool-down looms later in the week.