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State Pays Law School Tuition to Bring Lawyers Where Rural New Mexico Needs Them Most

Across rural New Mexico, thousands navigate family court and civil disputes without legal representation. With nearly 88 percent of family court litigants representing themselves, the state is launching a program to place attorneys in underserved acequias, colonias and land grant communities where access to justice has long been out of reach.

Here is What You Need to Know Why “Sidewalk Ban” Faces Backlash

The sidewalk ban ordinance in Albuquerque has raised concerns over people facing homelessness. Here is what you need to know.

Police: 4 Men Plotted Deadly Ambush Near UNM

A fatal shooting near the University of New Mexico campus is being investigated as a possible planned ambush after four suspects were taken into custody in the killing of 23-year-old Eden Rock. Police say surveillance footage showed the men hiding behind a dumpster before attacking and shooting the victim in an alley south of Central Avenue.

Sip, Savor, Celebrate, and More —Cocktail Week Takes Over New Mexico

New Mexico Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, highlighting the state’s growing craft cocktail scene with events, tastings, and a shift toward mocktails.

APS Superintendent Honors Graduates: ‘Make the World a Better Place’

In her weekly message, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey recognized Class of 2026 graduates and thanked those behind their success.

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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.