New Mexico Dept. of Transportation Utilizes Unique Blasting Technique for Road Construction
Roadway Slop Blasting creates smooth rock faces while minimizing damage during road projects.
New Mexico Boxing Leader Joe Chavez Remembered
New Mexico Boxing Veteran Chavez Remembered for NMAC Leadership
Lifestyle
Albuquerque Passes Tougher Bike and Pedestrian Safety Laws
New traffic code requires drivers to stop for bikers and pedestrians or face charges

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.
Weather
Strong Winds and Cold Snap Coming to New Mexico
Gusts up to 70 mph expected as two cold fronts move through the state this weekend.

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
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.
Politics
New Mexico Lawmakers' Ethics, Legislator Pay, and Abortion Laws Debated
Readers weigh in on issues ranging from government conduct to gun violence and wildlife protection

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
Sports
State High School Basketball Championships Draw Packed Crowds at The Pit
The energy remains high as fans support local athletes in the tournament's final games.

Monster Jam Roars into Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum
High-flying monster trucks and thrilling stunts take over the venue for a weekend of family fun.
Volcano Vista wins 12th consecutive game inside The Pit
The Hawks dominated Las Cruces in nearly every statistical category