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How a Retired Professor Honored His Late Wife Through a Reading Fund

Richard Van Dongen established a fund to expand access to books and reading resources in Albuquerque schools–an initiative that pays tribute to the educational legacy he and his wife, Barbara, built.

She Came to Albuquerque for a Rodeo. Forty-Three Years Later, DNA Led Police to the Man Accused of Killing Her.

More than four decades after 71-year-old Agnes Tybo was found strangled in an Albuquerque motel room, advances in DNA technology have led authorities to charge a 73-year-old Illinois man, reviving a cold case that had long seemed unsolvable and offering hope of justice to her family and the Indigenous community.

Fast Food Employees in Deming Hospitalized After Exposure To An “Unknown Substance” in Bathroom

An unknown substance exposure, which is suspected to be fentanyl, led to the hospitalization of two employees in Deming. Suspect still at large.

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Has Reached New Mexico. Here’s What Every Pet and Livestock Owner Needs to Know.

Federal officials have confirmed New Mexico's first case of New World screwworm after an infected dog in Lea County was initially reported in Texas. While authorities believe the case is isolated, they are expanding surveillance and urging pet owners and livestock producers to inspect animals daily for signs of the flesh-eating parasite that threatens pets, livestock, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.

Have Something to Share? State to Hear From Black Students, Families on Education Needs

The listening session aims to strengthen inclusion and identify the needs of Black students in their academic journey.

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Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.

Mother Bear and Cub Caught Roaming Albuquerque Neighborhood Before Dramatic Rescue

Two bears were safely captured by wildlife officials in Northwestern Albuquerque after being seen lurking around the neighborhood, searching for food and water.

A Dispute Over a Church Sign Ended With Pepper Spray and a Pulled Gun. Here’s Why Police Charged a Third Person.

A man faces two counts of aggravated assault after police said he allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation between his girlfriend and a priest.

Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Renewed Flash Flood Threats to Parts of New Mexico This Weekend

Monsoonal storms will bring heavy rain and flash-flood risks to New Mexico through Monday, targeting burn scars, urban areas, and low-lying areas.

Scorching Heat and Daily Thunderstorms Ahead for New Mexico

Dangerous heat builds across central and eastern New Mexico this weekend with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s. Scattered thunderstorms will bring lightning, gusty winds and flash flood risk daily through early next week. Stay hydrated and weather-aware.