Albuquerque Braces for Heightened Fire Risk, Gusty Winds on Monday
Record-breaking heat and dry conditions raise concerns about rapid fire spread across New Mexico.
Elephant Escapes Briefly from Albuquerque Zoo Habitat
Alice the Elephant Briefly Roams Free at Albuquerque Zoo
Weather
Gusty Winds Forecast for Albuquerque on Friday
Winds up to 60 mph could create blowing dust and power outages

Sunshine Returns to New Mexico with Warmer Temps Ahead
Temperatures expected to rebound after cooler start to the week
Record Temperatures Continue Across New Mexico
Dry skies and scorching heat expected to last through next week
Lifestyle
Elephant Escapes Albuquerque BioPark Enclosure
Zoo delays opening as staff work to safely return elephant to habitat

UNM Leads Community Engagement Efforts Across New Mexico
University's Office of Community Engagement bridges faculty expertise with local challenges
Hundreds Donate to Annual Clothing Drive in Albuquerque
The "Recyclothes" program collected 10 tons of clothing and essentials for local students in need.
Business
Blackstone Acquisition of PNM Aims to Boost New Mexico Jobs, Grid, and Clean Energy
Local control, customer bill credits, and clean energy funding seen as key gains in Blackstone's acquisition of PNM.

Albuquerque Housing Market Stabilizes After Turbulent 2025
Builders, Realtors, and lenders see a 'new normal' in the city's real estate landscape.
American Home Furniture Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Retailer's filing highlights challenges of running a brick-and-mortar furniture business
Crime
AZ Teen Boy Killed in Road Rage Incident While Picking Up Mother from Work
Surveillance footage captured a Mustang driver performing a U-turn and pulling directly into the path of the victim's Nissan before allegedly opening fire.

Albuquerque Man Charged with Murder After San Mateo Road Rage Shooting
31-year-old Cecilio Lopez arrested for killing 19-year-old Roman Valenciano in alleged traffic dispute
Five Shot at House Party in Albuquerque
Conditions of victims unknown as authorities investigate shooting incident.
Politics
Albuquerque Attorney Defends Cesar Chavez's Legacy Amid Removal Calls
Marquez argues allegations against civil rights icon lack merit and removing his name erases Hispanic history.

Albuquerque Residents March in 'No Kings' Protest
Demonstrators call for change amid rapid development and loss of community spaces.
Right-to-Repair Fight Gains Momentum as Automakers and Independent Shops Battle Over Access to Vehicle Data
Bipartisan support for REPAIR Act as automakers propose alternative "Safe Repair Act"