Events

Mark Your Calendar: APS to Hold “Back to School & Wellness Fair!” on August 13

Everyone is invited to attend the free "Back to School & Wellness Fair!" on August 13, which will offer school supplies, health services, Medicaid enrollment assistance, and other resources for students and the community.

New Mexico Opens Nominations for Livestock Inspector of the Year Award

New Mexico has opened nominations for the Livestock Inspector of the Year Award, recognizing inspectors who demonstrate exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the state's livestock industry. Officials encourage ranchers, producers, and community members to submit nominations.

New LGBTQ+ Bar to Open in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill as Owners Cite Demand for More Queer Spaces

A new gay bar in Nob Hill will open its doors this weekend for a soft opening. This business will cater to local customers in Albuquerque.

Grupo Frontera Brings the Heat, Announces New Mexico Tour Stop

Grupo Frontera has added a New Mexico stop to its upcoming U.S. tour, giving fans another chance to see the popular regional Mexican band perform live. Organizers expect the concert to attract music fans from across the region and encourage attendees to purchase tickets through official sellers.

Garlic, Tractors and Tradition: Northern New Mexico’s Garlic Festival and Farm Tractor Show Returns July 11

Northern New Mexico College will host its annual Garlic Festival and Farm Tractor Show at Sostenga Farm on July 11. The event will feature locally grown garlic, agricultural exhibits, vintage tractors, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and educational activities celebrating the region's farming heritage.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Lawmakers are Considering Increasing the Tax on Alcohol From 3% to 6% to Curb New Mexico’s Alcohol-Related Deaths That Remained Nearly Twice the National...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering doubling the state's alcohol tax to 6% after decades of failed attempts to overhaul the system — as the state continues to suffer an alcohol-related death rate nearly twice the national average.