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Albuquerque eyes $777M investment in fusion energy research

Albuquerque city councilors may consider some of their biggest financial decisions of the year when they meet Wednesday, a few days later than usual because of the Labor Day holiday. The meeting could include a massive industrial revenue bond for a nuclear fusion facility, along with votes on previously deferred housing initiatives. Nuclear fusion development […]

Albuquerque honors police, fire dogs with new park signs

The city has installed new signs at dog parks honoring local service dogs that have worked alongside police officers and firefighters to protect the community. The Parks & Recreation Department placed the first two signs at Vista del Norte Dog Park and Westgate Dog Park on Thursday, with plans to install signs at eight additional […]

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public hearing Sept. 30 to gather feedback on proposed changes to state rules governing geothermal energy leases, officials announced Thursday. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Morgan Hall in the State Land Office building at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, according […]

Bernalillo County launches Labor Day weekend Uber discount program

Bernalillo County is partnering with Uber to offer discounted rides during Labor Day weekend as part of an anti-impaired driving campaign spanning three New Mexico counties. The initiative provides residents with up to $10 credit per trip for a maximum of two Uber rides from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. […]

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.

Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning

The Trump administration has backed down from imposing tariffs of up to 250% on pharmaceutical imports from the European Union following pressure from U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., according to a Thursday press release from the senator. The administration also agreed to provide special treatment for generic medicines from the European Union, according to […]

The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of seasonal moratoriums that will also cover the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the holiday shopping season.

Albuquerque halts road construction during major events to ease traffic

The city will pause road construction projects in key areas during three major events this fall and winter to reduce traffic congestion for visitors and residents. The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of seasonal moratoriums that will also cover […]

Weeks after Mayor Tim Keller told reporters the city needs 100 more Safe Outdoor Spaces for its homeless population, his plan to make the sites affordable collapsed in committee.

Mayor Keller says city needs 100 sanctioned encampments, but his plan to get there is in danger

Keller says at least 100 Safe Outdoor Spaces are needed for those who “say no to the Gateway system,” but a council committee voted down his plan and his administration has no plan to get there.

Bernalillo residents stand in line to cast their ballot on election day at the Clerk’s Annex facility in Albuquerque Tuesday morning. (Roberto)

Candidates officially file for elections, here’s who’s on the ballot

Dozens of candidates filed to run for various offices in Bernalillo County on Monday, the filing deadline for the upcoming municipal and local elections. Mayor of Albuquerque Seven candidates filed to run for mayor: Mayling Armijo, Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, incumbent TimKeller, Daniel Chavez, Eddie Varela and Darren White. Albuquerque City Council District 1: Stephanie […]

a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler defended his agency’s commercial driver’s license policies after federal officials criticized the state’s compliance with English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers. The dispute centers on a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that […]

City Councillor Dan Lewis who represents district 5 in the city is calling for upgrades to Ventana Ranch Park on the Westside saying the turf needs to be replaced. Credit: Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/ New Mexico News.

Albuquerque parks ‘dying’ as city councilor proposes $2 million emergency turf fix

Albuquerque families may soon see greener parks after City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced an emergency resolution to spend $2 million from city reserves on immediate turf replacement, saying budget cuts left fields patchy and overrun with weeds. The proposed resolution, R-25-183, introduced Aug. 18, targets parks citywide that are suffering from dead grass and weeds, […]