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.
Crime
Albuquerque Man Accused of Road Rage Shooting to Remain Jailed
22-year-old Houston Ruiz Licon allegedly shot and injured two people in a recent incident on Coors Boulevard.
Rio Arriba County and Ohkay Owingeh Agree to Deputize Tribal Officers
The agreement aims to combat the flow of drugs in northern New Mexico.
Retired Air Force Major General Missing for Weeks
Authorities search for clues in the mysterious disappearance of William N. McCasland in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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.
Science
Fossil Discovered in New Mexico May Belong to T. Rex Ancestor
Researchers believe the fossil could provide new insights on the evolution of tyrannosaurs.
Top Teens Compete in Annual Science Bowl
Brilliant young minds from across New Mexico gather for fast-paced science competition.
Mexican Gray Wolf Population Grows, Nearing Downlisting
New Mexico wildlife officials report 11.5% increase in endangered wolf numbers.
