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All six candidates vying to be Albuquerque's next mayor will talk big issues Wednesday at a roundtable. Link to livestream in comments.
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
All six candidates vying to be Albuquerque's next mayor will talk big issues Wednesday at a roundtable. Link to livestream in comments.
Talk about peak performance!
August 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Talk about peak performance!
Take a dip in the pool, crank up the swamp cooler and stay inside when possible.
August 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Take a dip in the pool, crank up the swamp cooler and stay inside when possible.
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident, who was hospitalized and has been discharged.
August 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident, who was hospitalized and has been discharged.
In her new role, Michelle Coons will oversee small business loans, treasury management, credit products and deposit services for business and consumer clients.
August 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In her new role, Michelle Coons will oversee small business loans, treasury management, credit products and deposit services for business and consumer clients.
Will Brian Urlacher make it back for a game this fall? “I’m gonna try, man,” he said. “With my son’s (Southern Cal safety Kennedy Urlacher) schedule, it might be a little harder. But there are some things that might fall in line perfectly for me to be back at a couple games."
August 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Will Brian Urlacher make it back for a game this fall? “I’m gonna try, man,” he said. “With my son’s (Southern Cal safety Kennedy Urlacher) schedule, it might be a little harder. But there are some things that might fall in line perfectly for me to be back at a couple games."
New Mexicans can expect a few days of hot and dry weather as August kicks into high gear.
August 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
New Mexicans can expect a few days of hot and dry weather as August kicks into high gear.
🚨 Historic reopening! The beloved Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church is back after 2 years! Don't miss this heartwarming story! 🌟 #Reopening #History
August 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨 Historic reopening! The beloved Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church is back after 2 years! Don't miss this heartwarming story! 🌟 #Reopening #History
Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains is worth driving across the country to see. It is the floor of a collapsed supervolcano that exploded over 1.2 million years ago.
August 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains is worth driving across the country to see. It is the floor of a collapsed supervolcano that exploded over 1.2 million years ago.
Hear from Mary Martinez White, who was born after the Trinity Test took place. Many of her family members have dealt with some form of cancer. (7/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hear from Mary Martinez White, who was born after the Trinity Test took place. Many of her family members have dealt with some form of cancer. (7/7)
For some family members, financial compensation for treatments isn’t enough to make up for decades of silence. (6/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
For some family members, financial compensation for treatments isn’t enough to make up for decades of silence. (6/7)
Below is Lucy Garwood, who was 13 when the blast shook her home. She said no one had heard of an atomic bomb or knew to worry about radiation. (5/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Below is Lucy Garwood, who was 13 when the blast shook her home. She said no one had heard of an atomic bomb or knew to worry about radiation. (5/7)
Only this month, Congress passed a provision for New Mexico downwinders, communities downwind from above-ground nuclear weapon tests, to become eligible for federal compensation. (4/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Only this month, Congress passed a provision for New Mexico downwinders, communities downwind from above-ground nuclear weapon tests, to become eligible for federal compensation. (4/7)
Pictured below is Mela Armijo. She was 9 when the test took place only 14 miles from her home. (2/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Pictured below is Mela Armijo. She was 9 when the test took place only 14 miles from her home. (2/7)
At the tail end of World War II, the U.S. Army detonated a nuclear weapon in New Mexico. Eighty years later, survivors and family members gathered in Tularosa to remember the effects of the Trinity Test on nearby communities. 🧵 (1/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
At the tail end of World War II, the U.S. Army detonated a nuclear weapon in New Mexico. Eighty years later, survivors and family members gathered in Tularosa to remember the effects of the Trinity Test on nearby communities. 🧵 (1/7)
In the end, the board established new criteria for its next vendor: experience in a large urban district, expertise on student outcomes-focused governance, has cultural awareness that excels in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, local and a transparent process. (12/12)
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
In the end, the board established new criteria for its next vendor: experience in a large urban district, expertise on student outcomes-focused governance, has cultural awareness that excels in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, local and a transparent process. (12/12)
NEW CONTRACTOR: APS discussed criteria for a new vendor after tension between board factions over the district’s previous contract with the Council of Great City Schools, which provided coaching services to the board. (9/12)
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NEW CONTRACTOR: APS discussed criteria for a new vendor after tension between board factions over the district’s previous contract with the Council of Great City Schools, which provided coaching services to the board. (9/12)
SELF EVALUATION: APS gave itself a 58 out of 100 on its self evaluation at the board meeting. The district is still struggling with chronic absenteeism and student academic performance, though some progress is being made. (6/12)
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
SELF EVALUATION: APS gave itself a 58 out of 100 on its self evaluation at the board meeting. The district is still struggling with chronic absenteeism and student academic performance, though some progress is being made. (6/12)
Albuquerque Public Schools addressed major issues at its last board meeting. Here’s the breakdown: 🧵 (1/12)
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Albuquerque Public Schools addressed major issues at its last board meeting. Here’s the breakdown: 🧵 (1/12)
“We’re lucky that our house didn't come down,” Jesus, pictured here, said. “At least we can come here and sit down for a little bit, help the rest of the people – that’s what we’ve been doing all day.” (4/5)
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
“We’re lucky that our house didn't come down,” Jesus, pictured here, said. “At least we can come here and sit down for a little bit, help the rest of the people – that’s what we’ve been doing all day.” (4/5)
The Segura family has lived in a Ruidoso mobile park for 27 years. Pictured here is Maria Segura and her son, Noah. Jesus Segura, Noah’s older brother, was at work when the flooding started Tuesday. When he couldn’t reach his mother, he came straight home. (3/5)
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Segura family has lived in a Ruidoso mobile park for 27 years. Pictured here is Maria Segura and her son, Noah. Jesus Segura, Noah’s older brother, was at work when the flooding started Tuesday. When he couldn’t reach his mother, he came straight home. (3/5)
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration that night, urging President Donald Trump to send resources and aid. Clean up efforts began the next day. (2/5)
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration that night, urging President Donald Trump to send resources and aid. Clean up efforts began the next day. (2/5)
A historic flood rushed through the village of Ruidoso Tuesday, ripping through homes and debris in its wake and killing at least three people including two children. (1/5)
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A historic flood rushed through the village of Ruidoso Tuesday, ripping through homes and debris in its wake and killing at least three people including two children. (1/5)
However, New Mexico law requires electoral candidates to reside in the district for which they are running to represent. The Albuquerque City Clerk’s office did not confirm if this specific law would apply in White’s case. (3/9)
June 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
However, New Mexico law requires electoral candidates to reside in the district for which they are running to represent. The Albuquerque City Clerk’s office did not confirm if this specific law would apply in White’s case. (3/9)
For the past two years, a beachside home in a small Florida town has received a $50,000 tax exemption. The home is listed as belonging to Albuquerque mayoral contender Darren White. (1/9)
June 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For the past two years, a beachside home in a small Florida town has received a $50,000 tax exemption. The home is listed as belonging to Albuquerque mayoral contender Darren White. (1/9)