Top Local Stories 2026
APS Won't Drop AI Reading Program Despite Parent Concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools says it will continue using the artificial intelligence reading program Amira, while implementing additional privacy measures in response to concerns raised by parents and lawmakers. In a message to families, APS officials said ...
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Las Cruces Brothers Sentenced in Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Case
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Two Las Cruces brothers have been sentenced to federal prison after authorities seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms and cash during multiple searches tied to a drug trafficking investigation. According to federal prosecutors, Eddie Linarez,...
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DOJ Sues New Mexico Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
SANTA FE, N.M. - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico, challenging a state law that allows certain undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates and state financial aid at public colleges and universities. The lawsuit is one of four...
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New Mexico Gas Prices Fall, But Remain Nearly $1 Higher Than a Year Ago
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump, with average fuel prices declining over the past week. According to AAA New Mexico, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $4.04, down 8 cents from a week ago. Ho...
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Bernalillo County Awarded Grant to Continue Scrap Tire Amnesty Days Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County has been awarded a $9,375 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful grant to continue its Scrap Tire Amnesty Days program and help address the growing problem of illegal tire dumping. The grant, administered through the New Mexico Tourism Departmen...
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NMSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Alamogordo Police Department that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man. According to the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau, officers responded to a home ...
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New Mexico to Brief Public on New Federal Medicaid Requirements
SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 200,000 New Mexico Medicaid recipients will soon receive information about new federal requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will host a virtua...
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Kings of Chaos Strike Again: United Earns 100th Regular-Season Victory in 2-1 Comeback
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United continued its remarkable run of form Wednesday night, scoring two late goals to defeat Lexington SC 2-1 and extend its unbeaten streak to 13 matches across league and cup play. After falling behind 1-0 early in the second half, United mo...
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