Lifestyle
Albuquerque Program Offers Hope for Children of Addicted Parents
Personal essay highlights the resilience of a young person navigating a parent's addiction and the importance of community support.
Boy in Shelter Finds Path to Escape Troubled Upbringing
Determined to break free from his parents' addictions and the challenges of group home life, a young resident hatches a plan for a better future.
Albuquerque Passes Tougher Bike and Pedestrian Safety Laws
New traffic code requires drivers to stop for bikers and pedestrians or face charges
Weather
Temperatures Soar Above Average for St. Patrick's Day
Albuquerque forecast to reach near-record highs as Southwest heat wave continues
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.
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
Albuquerque City Council Rejects Proposed Sales Tax Hike
Councilors debate merits of tax increase to fund city projects and worker raises
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.
Crime
Retired Air Force Major General Missing for Weeks
Authorities search for clues in the mysterious disappearance of William N. McCasland in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Retired Air Force Major General Missing for Weeks
Authorities search for clues in mysterious disappearance of William N. McCasland in Albuquerque
Search for Missing Retired Air Force General Continues
Hiking boots found at vacation home as investigation enters third week
