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Senate passes gun bill after lengthy debate

Republicans, Democrats square off on issues of public safety and the Second Amendment as legislation heads to House

State Senate approves $92 million for State Fairgrounds project

Legislation now moves to the House for consideration

PIT count: A look into life on Albuquerque's streets

Annual point-in-time count collects data and stories on homelessness citywide

Looking for New Mexico ties to the Super Bowl? The Seahawks roster has an abundance of them

Former La Cueva star Connor O'Toole, ex-St. Pius standout Mike Byrne among six working for Seattle

Immigration detention center bill passes the House amid public protest

Proposed legislation reaches halfway point as nation protests ICE use of force

Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse

Republican lawmakers ask Trump administration to weigh in on legislation

Albuquerque Public Schools walking school bus programs will expand with $2.7M federal grant

Students facing harassment, speeding cars, other hazards can walk to school with crossing-guard-trained adults

Tribal college will keep majority of budget after congressional appropriation

Congress approves $13.5M in funding after proposed Trump administration cuts

UNM asks state lawmakers for $50 million to fund long-awaited renovations to University Stadium

Aim is to add restrooms, widen concourses and improve northside entry

Ruidoso Downs moves entire horse racing schedule to Albuquerque due to flood concerns

All-American Futurity set to run at the Downs at Albuquerque for third straight year

Survey: Punitive damages prompting physicians to leave New Mexico

LFC survey sampled 1,215 current and former New Mexico doctors

He almost signed his own deportation. A habeas petition in a New Mexico federal court saved him.

An increase in habeas corpus petitions challenges unlawful detention as the state considers Immigrant Safety Act.

Ready, set, legislate! Lawmakers poised to move key bills quickly once 30-day session begins

Session will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final regular session as governor

Man convicted of killing Taos Pueblo artist sentenced to 10 years, sparking outrage from family

Federal public defender: 'It was just tragic all the way around'

As lawmakers ready to move quickly on bonding bill, report finds NM road deficiencies have high cost

More funding for road construction, repairs expected to be key issue during 30-day session

Which landmarks should be on Monopoly: Albuquerque edition?

Gamemaker wants to hear from the community

Courts greenlight payments for Boy Scouts abuse survivors

US Supreme Court denies appeal holding up $2.5 billion BSA settlement

New Mexico’s bond rating upgraded amid state’s push to reduce revenue volatility

Improved credit rating could reduce state’s borrowing costs, increase economic appeal

Dozens of non-citizens picked up by ICE indefinitely held in New Mexico detention

Sergei Izbitski lived in the US for decades, ran a successful business, and now sits in detention with no country to deport him to. His story isn't unique.

Could Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros. bring more productions, jobs to New Mexico?

State says streaming giant, which has spent millions on production in New Mexico, has been a ‘great partner’

Dry, warm winter could mean a bad fire season

Abnormal wildland fire potential predicted in eastern New Mexico for February, March

Change in City Hall: Women now hold supermajority

After election, a new member and new leadership are seated

Clear backpacks now required at six APS middle schools

Albuquerque Public Schools spent $90,000 on 7,000 transparent backpacks for middle schools in an effort to keep weapons off campus and out of classrooms

NM Department of Health: Flu is on 'rapid' rise

'We haven't peaked yet,' Presbyterian Healthcare doctor says

'There is so much work to do': Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller sworn in for record third consecutive term

In speech, he outlines plans to tackle homelessness and expand crime-fighting initiatives

How New Mexicans rang in the new year

Residents across the state shared hopes, dreams and resolutions for 2026

ABQ sees first homicide of 2026 after recording lowest annual total in nearly a decade

City finished year with lowest number of homicides since 2016

It's official: University of Colorado hires athletics director Fernando Lovo

The 37-year-old spent past 13 months as UNM AD

A small minority of doctors account for most malpractice payments

Fewer than 1% of NM physicians responsible for half of malpractice payments from 1991-2024

Bosque Brewing announces closure of all its taprooms

Closures follow judge's decision to throw out Bosque's chapter 11 bankruptcy case

For Ashley Darnell-Duran, a Christmas like no other

Bernalillo High girls basketball coach has been engulfed in a battle against breast cancer — and other challenges

In New Mexico, Republicans are eating into Democrats’ longstanding voter registration advantage

Independents are also seeing their ranks swell as key election year approaches

Governor unveils $11.3 billion budget plan that includes pay raises, universal child care funding

State spending would increase by roughly $500 million under governor’s plan

Albuquerque police shootout: Radio blocks bullet from hitting officer, suspect shot

Both officer and suspect taken to hospital

Gov. slams Albuquerque leaders over results of National Guard help; police say crime fell during deployment

Notorious Venezuelan prison gang killed man in Albuquerque, stuffed body in suitcase, federal indictment alleges

Indictments filed in New Mexico part of nationwide operation to combat international gang

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

'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

Lobos finding ways to overcome rebounding issues

UNM is in its toughest six-game stretch of rebounding opponents

New Mexican legislators push for mobile home regulations

As larger businesses invest in manufactured home communities, legislators propose new regulations

Lawmakers express budgetary unease over universal child care initiative

Cabinet secretary faces pushback amid scaled-back revenue estimates

Mayor Keller wins third consecutive term in Albuquerque runoff election

Defeats challenger Darren White with nearly 58% of vote

Albuquerque sees more than 128K voters in runoff election