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3 Dead, 18 First Responders Hospitalized in New Mexico — What to Know About the Mountainair Substance Scare

A routine emergency call in Mountainair, New Mexico spiraled into tragedy, leaving three residents dead and nearly 20 first responders hospitalized. Hazmat teams are investigating narcotics as a possible factor, raising urgent questions about rural preparedness and the hidden risks of overdose response.

Regulators Signal Green Light for $1.25 Billion Private Equity Takeover of New Mexico’s Largest Natural Gas Utility

Hearing officers have recommended the approval of a $1.25 billion buyout of New Mexico's largest natural gas provider by a Louisiana-based private equity firm, clearing a critical legal hurdle for a deal that could reshape the state's energy infrastructure.

APS Students Top State Spanish Spelling Bee, Advance to Nationals

During the competition, two APS students demonstrated exceptional skill and earned their spot spots in the National Spanish Spelling Bee.

Teenage Boys Rob at Gunpoint, Walk Free by Nightfall — New Mexico’s Broken System Is Failing Us

A violent home invasion in Alamogordo has exposed a deepening crisis in New Mexico’s juvenile justice system, where overcrowded facilities and staffing shortages are forcing courts to release accused teenage offenders back into the community. As fear and frustration spread, residents and law enforcement leaders are asking how years of political inaction allowed the system to reach a breaking point.

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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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.

COMMUNITY FEATURE: Casa Fortaleza: “For a Society Free of Sexual Violence”

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Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure

Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.

Father Who Allegedly Admitted to Shooting and Killing His Own Son Arrested by Police in Albuquerque

Police arrested 64-year-old Mark Leib for allegedly shooting and killing his 34-year-old son at their Albuquerque home Sunday night.

Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree in the U.S.

Forget the college debt mountain. These growing US careers offer strong earning potential without requiring a bachelor's degree — but experience and training matter.