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A Tradition ‘Worth Fighting For’: Albuquerque Luminaria Bus Tour Will Push Through for Christmas Eve

Mayor Tim Keller said Albuquerque will continue holding the Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour this year, overturning the city’s earlier decision to cancel the holiday tradition.

Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools

Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.

Two Ole Miss Students Found Dead as Kratom Packages Spark Police Warning

Two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate incidents Monday, prompting a police warning after kratom packages were discovered at both scenes. Authorities say there is no confirmed link between the deaths or evidence the herbal extract contributed to either.

Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls 167,000lbs of Pork, Beef, and Goat After ‘Fake USDA Stamps’ Found on Products

Nearly 168,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat have been recalled nationwide after inspectors discovered bogus USDA inspection stamps on meat produced without federal oversight.

New Mexico Braces For Flooding This Week as Three People Die in Floodwaters on Navajo Nation

The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as heavy rain could trigger flooding this week. The agency is urging residents to stay informed and safe.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.