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Who is Jaxton Eck? The playmaking Lobo is a near-lock for All-Mountain West honors and the heartbeat of a defense that’s peaking at the right time.
Jaxton Eck is the coach's kid he didn't want to be. His family couldn't be prouder
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November 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Who is Jaxton Eck? The playmaking Lobo is a near-lock for All-Mountain West honors and the heartbeat of a defense that’s peaking at the right time.
New Mexico expects to find out by the end of this year whether its application for $1 billion in federal funds to expand health care access in rural areas over the next five years is approved.
New Mexico aiming for $1 billion slice of federal rural health care fund
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November 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
New Mexico expects to find out by the end of this year whether its application for $1 billion in federal funds to expand health care access in rural areas over the next five years is approved.
It's been a busy few weeks for Bosque Brewing Co.The company's West Side location recently welcomed a Smothered Brunch and two Bosque co-owners filed for personal bankruptcy this month.
Smothered Brunch opens inside Bosque Brewing’s West Side location in creative experiment
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November 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It's been a busy few weeks for Bosque Brewing Co.The company's West Side location recently welcomed a Smothered Brunch and two Bosque co-owners filed for personal bankruptcy this month.
The Sugar Plum Fairy, sweets, mice and more will be dancing and leaping across the Popejoy Hall stage during the New Mexico Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker,” opening Saturday, Nov. 29.
New Mexico Ballet Company's sweet spin on 'The Nutcracker' comes to Popejoy
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November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The Sugar Plum Fairy, sweets, mice and more will be dancing and leaping across the Popejoy Hall stage during the New Mexico Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker,” opening Saturday, Nov. 29.
There was a point in my childhood where I was urged to “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” at what felt like the crack of dawn, thanks to my sister’s obsession with “The Sound of Music.” I solved a problem like my sister by hiding that record. You can learn how to solve a problem like Maria this weekend at UNM.
Christmas trees, luminarias and 'The Sound of Music': 7 events this week
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
There was a point in my childhood where I was urged to “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” at what felt like the crack of dawn, thanks to my sister’s obsession with “The Sound of Music.” I solved a problem like my sister by hiding that record. You can learn how to solve a problem like Maria this weekend at UNM.
Elsa, queen of Arendelle, is conjuring snow and ice at Musical Theatre Southwest with Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical.” Elora Daniels, who plays Elsa, said that a full-length theatrical production adds more meaning to the characters.
Take a trip to Arendelle as Musical Theatre Southwest brings 'Frozen: The Broadway Musical' to the stage
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November 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Elsa, queen of Arendelle, is conjuring snow and ice at Musical Theatre Southwest with Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical.” Elora Daniels, who plays Elsa, said that a full-length theatrical production adds more meaning to the characters.
Folk aficionados have two chances to see Ryanhood in New Mexico over Thanksgiving weekend.
Folk duo Ryanhood to perform in ABQ, Santa Fe on the heels of new album
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November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Folk aficionados have two chances to see Ryanhood in New Mexico over Thanksgiving weekend.
The 25th annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival is coming to Expo New Mexico on Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 30, showcasing 175 craftspeople and artisans.
Learn more about this year's Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The 25th annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival is coming to Expo New Mexico on Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 30, showcasing 175 craftspeople and artisans.
A Tony-winning musical comedy whodunit based on Charles Dickens' unfinished final novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a theatrical experience unlike any other. It opens at Santa Fe Playhouse on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Raucous choose-your-own-adventure whodunit 'Edwin Drood' opens at Santa Fe Playhouse
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November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A Tony-winning musical comedy whodunit based on Charles Dickens' unfinished final novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a theatrical experience unlike any other. It opens at Santa Fe Playhouse on Thursday, Dec. 4.
The New Mexico Artisan Market is opening its doors in Old Town on Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30, featuring works from over 100 local artisans.
Heading to the New Mexico Artisan Market? Here's what you need to know
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November 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The New Mexico Artisan Market is opening its doors in Old Town on Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30, featuring works from over 100 local artisans.
There’s a shark in the water this year at the New Mexico BioPark Society’s 28th annual River of Lights, with an illuminated hammerhead joining the sculptural displays.
Ready for River of Lights? Find out more about this year's event.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
There’s a shark in the water this year at the New Mexico BioPark Society’s 28th annual River of Lights, with an illuminated hammerhead joining the sculptural displays.
Here's what to know about all five 11-man title games.
Preps Central: State high school football championship Saturday preview
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November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Here's what to know about all five 11-man title games.
Competitive surfer? Check. Competitive big brother on the golf course? Check. Starting Lobos averaging double figure scoring? Check.
Talking Grammer, Ep. 122: UNM Lobo guard Jake Hall
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Competitive surfer? Check. Competitive big brother on the golf course? Check. Starting Lobos averaging double figure scoring? Check.
The 2026 fire season, staffing levels at national parks and monuments, and the long-term public land employee pipeline were top of mind for public land advocates and experts at a recent roundtable with Sen. Martin Heinrich.
Three takeaways from Sen. Martin Heinrich’s roundtable with public land experts
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November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The 2026 fire season, staffing levels at national parks and monuments, and the long-term public land employee pipeline were top of mind for public land advocates and experts at a recent roundtable with Sen. Martin Heinrich.
Saturday's fourth annual Missing in New Mexico event was established in 2022 under Senate Bill 2. The event offers families of missing persons a chance to speak with each other and law enforcement.
Missing in New Mexico brings together families still searching for lost loved ones
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November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Saturday's fourth annual Missing in New Mexico event was established in 2022 under Senate Bill 2. The event offers families of missing persons a chance to speak with each other and law enforcement.
The amount of money paid out by a New Mexico state agency in response to civil rights claims has steadily increased since enactment of a 2021 law that allowed such cases to be filed in state court.
Steady rise in state civil rights claims draws lawmakers' attention
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The amount of money paid out by a New Mexico state agency in response to civil rights claims has steadily increased since enactment of a 2021 law that allowed such cases to be filed in state court.
An endangered Mexican gray wolf has run north again two weeks after New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish moved him south.
Mexican gray wolf 'Taylor' north of I-40 for third time this year
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November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
An endangered Mexican gray wolf has run north again two weeks after New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish moved him south.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue says no evidence of a drug lab or gas leak was found after a home explosion Sunday shook an entire neighborhood and left a man seriously injured.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue: Home explosion not caused by gas leak or drug lab
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Albuquerque Fire Rescue says no evidence of a drug lab or gas leak was found after a home explosion Sunday shook an entire neighborhood and left a man seriously injured.
For most cities and towns around New Mexico, the winners of local races were unofficially decided on Election Day this month.
But the votes will be retallied in 34 different races around the state that featured narrow vote margins.
But the votes will be retallied in 34 different races around the state that featured narrow vote margins.
State canvassing board orders vote recounts in 34 tight races around New Mexico
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November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For most cities and towns around New Mexico, the winners of local races were unofficially decided on Election Day this month.
But the votes will be retallied in 34 different races around the state that featured narrow vote margins.
But the votes will be retallied in 34 different races around the state that featured narrow vote margins.
In Santa Teresa, construction is rapidly moving forward at the site of a planned data center campus supporting AI technology.
Legal challenges to Project Jupiter funding meet headwinds
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November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In Santa Teresa, construction is rapidly moving forward at the site of a planned data center campus supporting AI technology.
The Lobos are the only team in the country with three freshmen averaging double digit scoring. Will that help against Alabama State in the Pit on Wednesday?
Fresh approach: When every Lobo is new, freshmen start on equal footing
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November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Lobos are the only team in the country with three freshmen averaging double digit scoring. Will that help against Alabama State in the Pit on Wednesday?
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is urging residents to see if they have a share of $390 million in unclaimed property the state is holding.
State asks New Mexicans to recover $390 million in unclaimed property
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is urging residents to see if they have a share of $390 million in unclaimed property the state is holding.
The prep basketball season opened on Tuesday night and Volcano Vista's boys and ABQ High's girls came out of the gates with statement wins.
Prep basketball: Volcano boys, AHS girls open strong
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The prep basketball season opened on Tuesday night and Volcano Vista's boys and ABQ High's girls came out of the gates with statement wins.
Can the Lobos continue to roll with the league-leading Aztecs standing in the way? We'll find out on Black Friday. Here's everything you need to know about UNM’s regular season finale.
UNM football: Biggest game in years? Everything you need to know about New Mexico-San Diego State
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November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Can the Lobos continue to roll with the league-leading Aztecs standing in the way? We'll find out on Black Friday. Here's everything you need to know about UNM’s regular season finale.
New Mexico United announced Tuesday that at least nine players will be returning to the club for the 2026 season. So, who's coming back?
Who's returning for New Mexico United?
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November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
New Mexico United announced Tuesday that at least nine players will be returning to the club for the 2026 season. So, who's coming back?