The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute in Albuquerque has received an official warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following two critical violations of animal welfare regulations that resulted in serious injuries to laboratory animals and a botched euthanasia procedure. The violations, documented in a USDA inspection report dated May 21, led to the federal agency […]
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Scammers pose as jail employees to target inmates’ families in Albuquerque
Officials at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center are warning the public about scammers who are impersonating jail employees and demanding money from inmates’ families in exchange for their loved ones’ release. The scammers are obtaining personal information about current inmates and using it to pose as MDC employees when calling families, according to an […]
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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office nominated for national drone award after disarming children
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has been named a finalist for a national award recognizing how deputies used drone technology to safely disarm two young children who were armed with a loaded handgun. The sheriff’s office is competing for Skydio’s 2025 Lifesaving Achievement Award, with the winner to be determined by public voting at skydio.com/vote, […]
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UNM president Garnett Stokes to retire
By Lauren Lifke University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes announced her upcoming departure from the university at the Board of Regents meeting Tuesday. Stokes plans on fulfilling her role through the end of the 2025-26 school year, after which she plans to retire. She wanted to ensure that the Regents have ample time to […]
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Carlisle Village Cleaners contaminant cleanup project receives millions in federal funding
By Lauren Lifke The New Mexico Environment Department received $2.8 million in federal funding to make steps toward cleaning up a historical dry cleaner site in Southeast Albuquerque, according to a news release. In July, the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that there are contaminants in the area of Carlisle Village Cleaners, according to CABQ. The […]
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Bernalillo County commissioners name new fire chief, vote to advance affordable housing
By Lauren Lifke The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners named a new fire chief at its meeting on Tuesday and voted in favor of three ordinances that will move the county toward acquiring more transitional and affordable housing. Outgoing Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Chief Greg Perez welcomed Chief Zach Lardy to fill his shoes at […]
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Trump administration moves to cancel $11.5 million Rail Trail grant, Keller: ‘We will see you in court’
The Trump administration is attempting to withdraw $11.5 million in federal funding for Albuquerque’s Rail Trail project, prompting Mayor Tim Keller to threaten legal action to preserve the grant. The U.S. Department of Transportation notified the city this week that it was backtracking on a 2022 funding commitment made through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with […]
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Firefighters honor 9/11 heroes with memorial stair climb, ceremony
Albuquerque Fire Rescue commemorated the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Thursday with a memorial stair climb and ceremony honoring the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center. About 100 firefighters climbed the Washington Federal Building five times, totaling 110 stories to match the height of the Twin Towers. The memorial dispatch […]
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Board dismisses Westside candidates’ complaint against opponent’s manager
A longtime Democratic campaign manager says he is ready to “move on” after a city ethics board dismissed a complaint by a Westside city council candidate alleging her opponent’s campaign manager encouraged her to withdraw from the race. Stephanie Telles filed a complaint this summer after she failed to submit enough signatures to qualify for […]
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Balloon Fiesta buzzkill? Piñon Coffee prices climb thanks to tariffs
New Mexico Piñon Coffee is a staple for pre-dawn visitors to Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta but caffeine heads planning to grab a coffee treat on the field should prepare to pay a little more thanks to President Donald Trumps tariffs. The local coffee roaster, in business since 1994, announced this week that ” with the new […]