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
NEWS Access to much of Sandia Crest to be closed for 2 years US Forest Service says crews will do wildfire risk mitigation and tear down Crest House giftshop
NEWS Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader, accused of sexual abuse of girls and women Dolores Huerta reveals sexual assaults by Chavez resulting in two pregnancies
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO How Project Jupiter is shaping Doña Ana County elections Primary candidates include opponents and boosters of AI data center
NEWS New Mexico seeks halt to illegal greyhound betting State gaming regulators issued a cease and desist letter to Lien Games Racing, saying greyhound wagers offered to New Mexicans violate the state’s ban on dog racing
NEWS Nine hours on call with the Behavioral Health Unit Meet the first responders called to the scene of mental health crises in Bernalillo County
NEWS Could New Mexico United anchor state fairgrounds upgrade? Consultants recommend a sports stadium as part of fairground master plan
ENERGY How the chaos in the Middle East could affect New Mexico’s oil production War, reserve releases and refinery attacks are driving high prices that could extend the Permian boom and reshape New Mexico’s budget
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO A few more turns: New Mexico skiers, boarders make the most of final days of record-low snow season Resorts depend on snowmaking operations to keep lifts turning as unseasonably warm, dry winter draws to a close
NEWS Governor signs budget and tax package before deadline, but vetoes disaster response bill Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks ‘massive leap’ forward for state
NEWS ‘The blasts kept coming’: ABQ residents recall escaping war zone in Bahrain 'Not one person screamed or freaked out or anything,' traveler says
NEWS State investigators search Zorro Ranch as part of new probe into criminal activities during Epstein era New Mexico Department of Justice says search carried out after current ranch owner granted access
NEWS Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks about the Supreme Court as dozens protest outside theater Barrett: 'You want a judge of strong character because I think you need to have a judge that can withstand pressure from the outside'
CULTURE There's still a lot of life left in these old bones New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science set to reopen its doors April 4
LEGISLATURE Governor signs medical malpractice bill, predicts it will deliver quick results Lujan Grisham says newly signed bill will make New Mexico more desirable for health professionals
NEWS Democratic gubernatorial candidates clash over debates, after Haaland eschews some invitations Bregman campaign accuses rival of dodging tough questions as primary election nears
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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Albuquerque City Council settles dispute over firefighter staffing Albuquerque Fire Rescue leadership and council agree, though union still faces alleged labor board violations
NEWS Hundreds honor fallen Bernalillo County sergeant Law enforcement and loved ones on what would have been Sgt. Michael Schlattman’s 53rd birthday gather to remember his life after he was killed during an I-40 traffic stop
NATIONAL LABS Federal memo urges increased plutonium pit production at LANL The memo was released last week by the watchdog Los Alamos Study Group
NEWS Feds asked New Mexico to halt its Epstein probe Former AG Balderas: Cooperation between state and federal investigators was 'one-way'
NEWS Scent of marijuana proves fatal to major fentanyl prosecution Feds dismiss case after officer's credibility questioned
NEWS Embattled Gallup district attorney resigns days before Supreme Court trial Governor will choose replacement for embattled prosecutor to rebuild DA's office
UNM ATHLETICS UNM, Nusenda announce 10-year, $17.4 million naming rights deal for the Pit Starting with next basketball season, it'll be The Pit, Powered by Nusenda
NEWS Former Santa Fe Opera conductor linked to Epstein World-renowned French composer's emails detail close ties with disgraced financier
NEWS Trump says nation 'stronger than ever,' but New Mexican lawmakers disagree President touts a booming economy and new health care plans, as NM lawmakers boycott his address
NEWS BCSO sergeant killed during I-40 traffic stop Semi-truck rams into his vehicle, authorities report
NEWS Medical care at jail still 'unconstitutional' according to latest report Audit details overwhelmed staff, inability to record medical data, waitlist for detox
NEWS Late Sadie’s of New Mexico matriarch remembered as ‘true icon,’ known for her generosity Betty Jo Stafford ran the restaurant staple with her late husband, Robert, since 1975
LEGISLATURE Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers pass budget, revive 1% raises as session nears end Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills
LEGISLATURE Epstein truth-finding commission plans to start issuing subpoenas to ‘persons of interest’ Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files
LEGISLATURE As session nears end, medical malpractice bill passes House on overwhelming vote Bill now advances to Senate, where its passage is far from certain
WINTER OLYMPICS Albuquerque couple brings expert curling analysis to NBC’s Olympics coverage Surka and Lin share their knowledge behind the scenes
LEGISLATURE Industry says kids’ safety not ‘black and white’ as lawmakers weigh new cannabis packaging House Bill 294, opponents argue, imposes crushing repackaging costs and ignores loopholes exploited by ‘intoxicating hemp products’
NEWS Luján, Heinrich vote against DHS funding Department of Homeland Security shutdown looks likely after funding vote fails in the Senate
LEGISLATURE Contentious gun bill squeaks through committee after hours of debate After five hours of emotional testimony and a 6-5 vote, New Mexico’s Stop Illegal Gun Act advances to House Judiciary amid fierce debate over gun rights and public safety
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act rejected by Senate amid concerns over economic impact Backers of bill codifying greenhouse gas emission limits vow not to give up after latest defeat
NEWS Investigation called for Epstein's Zorro Ranch after email alleges two girls' bodies were buried nearby State land commissioner urges state, federal investigators to examine anonymous claims
NEWS New Mexico claims Meta ‘puts profits over safety’ as trial begins Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed suit in 2023 against the company, alleging it failed to protect children from sexual abuse
NEWS 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
LEGISLATURE State Senate approves $92 million for State Fairgrounds project Legislation now moves to the House for consideration
LEGISLATURE Bill would enshrine universal child care in state law, with a few economic off-ramps State early childhood secretary says she's on board with Democratic-backed plan
LEGISLATURE Governor signs fast-tracked bills, urges lawmakers to find breakthrough on medical malpractice Lujan Grisham says she's hopeful legislators will 'get a lot more done' before session ends
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers hit midway point of the session with some key bills dispatched, others in limbo Governor expected to sign fast-tracked bills this week
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act clears first legislative hurdle after lengthy hearing Climate change legislation could allow state to enforce emission limits on data centers
NEWS PIT count: A look into life on Albuquerque's streets Annual point-in-time count collects data and stories on homelessness citywide
SUPER BOWL 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
LEGISLATURE Immigration detention center bill passes the House amid public protest Proposed legislation reaches halfway point as nation protests ICE use of force
LEGISLATURE Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse Republican lawmakers ask Trump administration to weigh in on legislation
LEGISLATURE Bill increasing penalty for violent crimes against law enforcement clears first legislative hurdle Backers say legislation would aid with law enforcement retention efforts in New Mexico
NEWS 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
EDUCATION Tribal college will keep majority of budget after congressional appropriation Congress approves $13.5M in funding after proposed Trump administration cuts
UNM ATHLETICS 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
NEWS Governor talks about legacy, says she's not leaving office without medical malpractice fixes Lujan Grisham's message to lawmakers: 'They've got to get it done'
LEGISLATURE ‘Not a victory lap’: Governor touts progress, calls for more action in final speech to lawmakers Lawmakers offer mixed response to governor’s speech as 30-day session gets underway
HORSE RACING 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
NEWS Survey: Punitive damages prompting physicians to leave New Mexico LFC survey sampled 1,215 current and former New Mexico doctors
