Creative Bravos Awards 2026: Honoring Albuquerque's Cultural Luminaries
From flamenco to bookstores, circus arts and concert bands, meet the 2026 Creative Bravos honorees shaping the city's vibrant arts scene.
Albuquerque Faithful Gather for Ash Wednesday Mass
Rare Postwar Italian Ceramics Showcased in Albuquerque
Weather
Strong Winds, Fire Threat, and Wintry Weather Forecast for New Mexico
Gusts over 50 mph expected in Albuquerque Metro and western regions

Calmer, Cool Weather to Start the Weekend in New Mexico
Stronger winds in the upper atmosphere shift east, bringing more seasonable temperatures.
Albuquerque Orders Dust-Generating Businesses to Shut Down
Temporary closure aimed at reducing hazardous blowing dust during high winds
Sports
Cleveland High School wrestling sweeps New Mexico 5A state titles, ending Volcano Vista's run
Storm boys and girls take home championships, Aztec repeats in 1A-4A

Albuquerque Academy, Cottonwood Classical Continue Title Streaks
Roman Rodriguez sets new state record in 100-yard butterfly
Seniors Shine at USATF Masters Indoor Championship in Albuquerque
Athletes ages 25 and up prove age is just a number at annual track and field event
Lifestyle
Longtime Albuquerque Restaurant Casa de Benavidez Up for Sale
The iconic New Mexican eatery has been a local staple for decades.

Albuquerque Art Exhibit Showcases Creativity of Disabled Artists
The "From The Heart" exhibit features paintings, ceramics, and mixed media works by students of the N4Arts Initiative.
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival nominated for Best Art Festival
The event is one of the only fully independent, family-owned festivals on the list.
Crime
Democratic Party HQ in New Mexico Broken Into
Police investigating possible political motive behind early-morning incident

Albuquerque Business Owner Shoots Alleged Burglar
The shop owner intervened after being alerted to a break-in at a neighboring business.
Albuquerque Video Store Murders Spiral into Manhunt
A triple homicide at a video store in 1996 led to a search for two missing relatives of one of the victims.
Business
Blackstone's PNM acquisition raises transparency concerns in New Mexico
Retired executive questions deal, citing potential conflicts of interest and lack of public oversight

New Mexico Offers $1M Advanced Energy Awards
State economic development grants support small businesses in tech and innovation
Warner Bros. Reopens Takeover Talks with Paramount After Netflix Waiver
Streaming giant Netflix grants 7-day waiver allowing Warner Bros. Discovery to reengage in acquisition discussions with Paramount Skydance.