Southwest Albuquerque command sees positive outcome in shoplifting reports from retailers

This article is part of a three-part package on shoplifting. Read about what’s happened since a law was passed to target organized retail crime here and about some of the most brazen thefts here. At a recent community policing meeting in Southwest Albuquerque, Cmdr. Rene Barraza told the gathered crowd that the department has noted […]

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries

By DEEPA BHARATH, DAVID CRARY and MARIAM FAM Associated Press Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world. They were viewed as messages from God or spiritual forces, inducing emotions ranging from dread to wonder. Ahead of the total solar eclipse that will follow a long path […]

Younger and stronger: Addicted teens as young as 11 are getting turned away but more help is coming 

Youth experiencing addiction will soon have a safe place to detox in Albuquerque. The new detox center has space to house six clients, who can stay there for up to 14 days, or longer if medically necessary.  In February, Serenity Mesa, a transitional living service for youth in Bernalillo County, received $3.5 million in funding […]

Gateway sobering center gets $4.2M from feds

The Gateway Center is moving toward its goal of offering medical sobering services in Albuquerque.  The site near the VA Medical Center hosted U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the $4.2 million in federal aid appropriated for the project. Luján, Becerra and Mayor Tim Keller toured […]

UNM professor picked for clean hydrogen initiative

A new federal project aimed at reducing the cost of clean hydrogen will include a local professor. Jamie Gomez, a senior lecturer and researcher at the University of New Mexico is part of a team that will also focus on advancing electrolysis technologies to improve manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen systems and components. […]

Volunteers needed to safely pick up syringes and needles

Bernalillo County is seeking volunteers to assist in safely picking up and disposing of syringes and needles at community events around the Albuquerque metro area.  The Bernalillo County Health Equity Council and the Department of Behavioral Health Services joined forces to collect and properly dispose of used syringes and needles. Syringes and needles, known as […]

Manzano Music

The Manzano Mountain Art Council will be hosting a music program that continues through the year until December. Take advantage to learn how to play or better your skills in guitar, ukulele, and violin. The MMAC has over 24 lessons set with a recital set for when the program is over. Lessons are 30 minutes […]

Manzano Music

The Manzano Mountain Art Council will be hosting a music program that continues through the year until December. Take advantage to learn how to play or better your skills in guitar, ukulele, and violin. The MMAC has over 24 lessons set with a recital set for when the program is over. Lessons are 30 minutes […]

Manzano Music

The Manzano Mountain Art Council will be hosting a music program that continues through the year until December. Take advantage to learn how to play or better your skills in guitar, ukulele, and violin. The MMAC has over 24 lessons set with a recital set for when the program is over. Lessons are 30 minutes […]