WINDOW SHOPPING Pretty in adobe pink: Eye-catching Southwestern home pops onto Las Cruces market The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home features high ceilings, exposed vigas and a kiva fireplace
NEW MEXICO New SNAP work requirements will affect 55,000 New Mexicans 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' changes to SNAP work requirements go into effect next year
Retired APD officer enters plea in DWI bribery scandal Timothy McCarson worked with APD's DWI unit for 11 years, receiving a MADD award in 2019
NEWS Calling it the ‘right moment,’ APD chief says he is retiring on a high note Harold Medina looks back on recent successes at battling crime and finishing police reform effort
NEW MEXICO State green lights $90M for Fairgrounds redevelopment Final decision on whether to relocate the fair still pending
SECOND CHANCE LAW Legal jousting intensifies over state's interpretation of 2023 'second chance' law for youthful offenders State judge declines to order immediate release of inmate at center of debate
ENVIRONMENT New Mexico awards $26 million in grant funds to seven brackish water projects First grants awarded under new Strategic Water Supply program
REAL ESTATE BernCo assessor responds to lawsuit alleging unlawful tax increases as court issues temporary order Assessor says suit stems from attorney misrepresentation, incomplete filings
REAL ESTATE Sawmill area industrial property hits the market for $4.8 million as commercial availability expands A local brewer occupies the majority of the roughly 45,000-square-foot property
Albuquerque City Council president raises alarm over alleged ‘conflict of interest’ involving city attorney Councilor asks for independent investigation by Inspector General, while legal department stays mum
Featured Family of inmate who died after being slammed on head to receive $5 million settlement Family says money is not justice, want officer to be charges
Two arrested for allegedly starting fires in Albuquerque Weekend fire displaced 14 families from their homes
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Taos County man arrested for allegedly shooting at vehicle with four teens inside Sheriff may pursue federal charges after deputies said they discovered firearms, cash and drugs during Monday arrest
Breaking News Bernalillo County deputies fatally shoot person during federal operation in International District Marks the second time deputies have shot someone since Operation Triple Beam started
NEWS Las Cruces renews lease for Community of Hope City backs cluster of NGOs serving the city's most vulnerable residents
Former Las Cruces child care provider pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material Juan Jose Cardiel-Hernandez Sr. awaits sentencing
Judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder after nearly 5-month detention Hamid Ziaei says prolonged detention has led to anxiety, health issues
REAL ESTATE Texas developer buys 272 acres near Santa Teresa Port of Entry for planned industrial park Plans industrial park close to future Alta Mesa community
ENERGY Pacific Fusion officially lands in New Mexico, launching Los Lunas build center The facility’s opening comes roughly two months after the California firm selected New Mexico to expand its operations
RETAIL ‘Difficult decision’: Bosque Brewing closures hit two Albuquerque locations days after sweeping Santa Fe The move comes amid ongoing financial challenges and will affect 32 employees
NATION Search for the Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about campus security Details emerge about students who were shot
ELECTION 2026 Duke Rodriguez's late entry could shake up NM governor race Cannabis executive expected to bring personal funds, residency questions to campaign
NEWS 'Quite the personality': Over 50-year-old tortoise dies Sergeant Salty had been at ABQ BioPark since 2001
CRIME AG unveils new forensic tech. Will it enhance firearm-related crime investigations in New Mexico? Authorities have used analyses to help identify suspects in some of the highest-profile crimes in Albuquerque
News ABQ to receive $5M grant for Balloon Fiesta Park renovations Funding to address flooding issues and go toward Americans with Disabilities Act improvements
COURTS New Mexico jury awards $220 million in fatal crash Michelin North America found 100% liable for three deaths
ENVIRONMENT Gray wolf relocated from New Mexico back to Colorado States' agreement to relocate wandering Colorado wolves used for first time
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 'Charlie fund': Lawsuit alleges former Volcano Vista administrator made up benefactor for personal gain District accused former administrator of stealing $14,600 in student fees
GOVERNOR 2026 Duke Rodriguez officially announces campaign for governor Former cannabis executive for months had been weighing run for office
LAS CRUCES Ice skating comes to Las Cruces County approved a $290,000 contract, renewable up to four years
INTERNATIONAL Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Authorities described massacre as antisemitic terrorism
NEWS Former Albuquerque Journal writer Patricia Kailer, 100, dies Journalist worked for decades at New Mexico's largest paper
CRIME Man accused of shooting two people, one fatally, in less than a week APD: Suspect was identified through video surveillance and police database
EDUCATION RRPS superintendent finalists' backgrounds revealed Three candidates expected to visit Rio Rancho this week for town hall meetings, board interviews
CRIME SCSO deputy arrested for aggravated DWI in Albuquerque Deputy admitted to having a drink at UNM Lobos game
'A good Christmas vibe from the community' Some Duke City tree businesses report busy start to season
TECHNOLOGY With new tech and science roadmap, New Mexico looks to turn research strength into economic growth
Records show MDC stopped doing mouth checks prior to inmate's overdose Deputies determined another inmate sneaked prescribed methadone to murder suspect
SMALL BUSINESS He built Albuquerque’s Mountain West Sales one phone call at a time. Now, his son is taking the helm.
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Town of Taos pays former town manager $30K in lawsuit settlement Agreement resolves dispute between outgoing mayor and soon-to-retire village administrator
LOCAL Albuquerque police detail shooting that left man in critical condition Man threatened to have a shootout with police if they tried to arrest him
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO 'We are going to raise the rails': NMDOT makes historic commitment to suicide barriers at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Move follows spike in suicides this year, including 7th on Wednesday
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Las Cruces police bust alleged retail theft ring Woman accused of selling stolen goods on Facebook
NEWS Shootings prompt Grants to cancel Christmas parade Cancellation follows shooting that damaged a New Mexico State Police vehicle
LEGISLATURE 2026 Hazy horizons? Revised climate change bill set to generate debate at Roundhouse Legislation would codify governor's 2019 executive order in state law
NEW MEXICO New Mexico senators ask for post-fire money to clean up public lands Sen. Martin Heinrich also leads letter asking for more information on Forest Service wildfire preparedness ahead of 2026 fire season
NEW MEXICO New Mexican legislators push for mobile home regulations As larger businesses invest in manufactured home communities, legislators propose new regulations
CRIME Teen arrested in fatal shooting at Albuquerque house party Shooting happened in July at Sun Pointe Park Apartments
