Events

Albuquerque Museum Opens “The Other Route 66” Exhibition

Beginning June 6, 2026, The Albuquerque Museum will be hosting The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity and Place: a combination of scholarship and a musical program. Route 66 means so much more than just a highway; it is a cultural icon of migration, identity and community that will forever have an impact on New Mexico and the United States.

3D Hummingbird Workshop Lets You Craft Art and Culture

In the 3D Hummingbird Workshop at Santa Fe, participants will have the opportunity to design and make a stained glass ornament in the shape of a hummingbird (using Tiffany techniques) during a two-hour class. This title emphasises how the class is a wonderful way to engage both local residents and visitors to New Mexico

What Does it Actually Mean to Risk Everything for a Complete Stranger? New Mexico Honored Two Fallen Heroes Who Did Exactly That.

At New Mexico’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial, the names of Deputy Antonio De Jesus Aleman and Officer Timothy Ontiveros became symbols of sacrifice, duty and the enduring human cost of public service. The ceremony honored not only two officers lost in 2025, but the fragile covenant between communities and those who wear the badge.

New Mexico United 2026 Season Blends Soccer and Community Celebration

The team plays an important role in Albuquerque's sports culture by providing an anchor for many sports fans that attend games and also help build local pride and community identity as thousands of people attend the games.

Women’s Film Festival Amplifies Women’s Voices in Cinema

The New Mexico Women’s Film Festival takes place August 7–9, 2026, at Santuario Grande, showcasing films created by and about women. This matters because the festival amplifies women’s perspectives in cinema, offering a platform for diverse voices and stories that are often underrepresented in mainstream film.

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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.