Economy

Albuquerque Installs Public Restrooms at Transit Hubs to Improve Rider Access

Albuquerque has added new public toilets at several transit hubs as part of an effort to improve public transportation amenities. City officials say the facilities will provide riders with reliable access to restrooms while enhancing the overall transit experience.

Judge Allows Federal Government to Deposit Funds, Take Possession of Church Land for Border Wall Project

A federal judge has authorized the U.S. government to deposit compensation funds and take possession of land owned by the Diocese of Las Cruces for a border wall project, even as legal disputes over the property's value and use remain unresolved.

Albuquerque Ends 311 Call Center Sunday Operations, Expands Weekday Hours Amid Budget Concerns

Albuquerque will end Sunday, 311 call center operations, and expand weekday service hours beginning July 1. City officials say the changes will help reduce costs while maintaining support for residents seeking non-emergency city services.

In-N-Out Burger Eyes Third Restaurant in Albuquerque

In-N-Out Burger plans to open a third location in Albuquerque, further expanding its presence ahead of the chain's highly anticipated New Mexico debut. The proposal reflects growing consumer demand and the company's confidence in the Albuquerque market.

Vanishing Iconic Businesses, Fragile Economy—New Mexico’s Warning Sign You Can’t Ignore

A wave of closures is hitting longtime New Mexico businesses, from beloved Albuquerque restaurants like The Farmacy and Bosque Brewing to family-owned shops. Surging operational costs and stagnant local spending power are exposing deeper vulnerabilities in a state overly reliant on volatile oil and gas revenues and government employment.

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.