New Pickleball Facility Opens in Albuquerque
The Picklr offers year-round indoor play for all skill levels
Albuquerque Ice Cream Parlor Celebrates National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Abandoned Albuquerque Duplex
Business
Albuquerque Police Department Increases Officer Pay Under New Compensation Structure
City leaders aim to strengthen recruitment, retention, and career support within APD

Albuquerque to Host Youth Job and Volunteer Fair
Registration open for 14-25 year olds to explore employment and service opportunities.
Neighbors Oppose New Maverik Gas Station in Albuquerque
Residents rally against national chain's plan to open at Carlisle and I-40 intersection.
Lifestyle
Bernalillo County Animal Care Kicks Off Adoption Event Season
Donation-based adoptions available this Saturday at the Craftroom

Albuquerque Brings Back Popular Food Truck Fridays
City seeks vendors to participate in weekly downtown event running March to October.
Wheels Museum Expands into Second Downtown Albuquerque Building
The museum must raise $3 million to renovate the long-vacant space and plans to grow its exhibits.
Weather
Mild Weather Forecast Across New Mexico This Weekend
Temperatures expected to reach 5-20 degrees above normal with some rain chances.

Warm, Sunny Weather Returns to New Mexico
Dry conditions and above-average temperatures expected through the weekend.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Responded to Nearly 11,500 Outside Fires in 2025
Engine Five was one of the busiest engine companies in the U.S. last year.
Politics
New Mexico Lawmakers Propose Copays for Universal Childcare Program
Bill would allow state to require contributions from higher-income families to help sustain program

New Mexico Passes Immigrant Safety Act, Limiting ICE Contracts
Sen. Martin Heinrich backs the new law aimed at keeping local law enforcement focused on community safety rather than immigration enforcement.
New Mexico Lawmakers Push for Stricter Laws on Guns, Burglary, and Drones
With two weeks left in the legislative session, only a few public safety bills are progressing
Crime
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex abuse charges
The "West Wing" star denies the allegations and plans to fight the charges in court.

Albuquerque Family Honors Mother's Memory, Law Enforcement Support After Tragic Murder
10 years after Ruth Schwed's death, her daughter reflects on the community that helped her family through the darkest days.
Albuquerque Police Release Details on Deadly Shooting During Attempted Carjacking
Officer fatally shot a man who allegedly pointed a gun during an incident at an Amazon distribution center