Albuquerque Passes Tougher Bike and Pedestrian Safety Laws
New traffic code requires drivers to stop for bikers and pedestrians or face charges
Strong Winds and Cold Snap Coming to New Mexico
Authorities Search for Missing Retired Air Force General in New Mexico
Lifestyle
Albuquerque's Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park Unveils New Inclusive Features
The park now includes an extreme fitness course, gathering plaza, and large inclusive playground.

Shelter Pets Sheba and Hannah Seek Forever Homes
Sheba, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, and Hannah, a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, have been waiting patiently at local animal shelters for their new families.
Three Adoptable Pets Seeking Loving Homes in Albuquerque
Zelda, Keedo, and Hunt are looking for their forever families at local animal shelters.
Weather
Albuquerque Firefighters Train with Upgraded Wildland Gear
New equipment and annual training help prepare Albuquerque Fire Rescue for wildfire season.

Mild Afternoons Ahead of Record Heat in New Mexico
Residents urged to download weather app for alerts as fire danger rises
Los Altos Golf Course reopens after fatal plane crash
The course was closed for a week following the incident near Eubank and I-40.
Politics
New Mexico Lawmakers Fund Efforts to Address Missing, Murdered Indigenous People Crisis
State budget includes appropriations for testing human remains and victim support services, as well as extending funding for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force.

Dueling Albuquerque Protests Call for Change in Iran
One group demands regime change, while another opposes U.S. involvement in the conflict
Democratic Candidates Clash Over Debates in NM Governor's Race
Haaland declines invitations from TV stations, opts for 'policy forum' on public TV
Health
New Mexico Trauma Centers Struggle with Staffing, Costs
University of New Mexico Hospital, the state's only Level I trauma center, faces challenges in maintaining readiness for emergencies across vast distances.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Shifts Paramedic Roles to Address Shortage
New staffing model aims to get more paramedics to emergency calls faster
New Mexico Battles Over Medical Malpractice Reforms
Lawmakers consider new limits on punitive damages as malpractice premiums rise and physician shortages grow.
Crime
Search Continues for Missing Albuquerque Retiree
William Neil McCasland, 68, has been missing since late February

Authorities Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Retired Air Force General in Albuquerque
William 'Neil' McCasland, 68, disappeared from his Albuquerque home on February 27.
Albuquerque Judge Denies Release of Teen Murder Suspect
Johnathan Gurrola to remain in custody after hearing in Luis Ortiz killing