Top Local Stories 2025

Chief Officials Announced for 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® has announced its Chief Officials for the 2025 event, marking a major milestone in preparations for the 53rd annual celebration of ballooning. These all-volunteer leaders will oversee key aspects of the ni...
7h ago

COVID Memorial to Be Built in Albuquerque
Bernalillo County is inviting artists from across the Southwest to help shape a historic public art project-the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States. The memorial will be located at the Dr. E. A. "Swede" Scholer Regional Recreation Complex in A...
7h ago

Mountain Road NW Closed Due to Major Water Line Break
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A 20-inch water line break has forced the closure of Mountain Road NW between 8th Street and 12th Street as of Wednesday, July 9, according to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. Crews are currently working to isolate the break and ...
7h ago

State of Emergency Declared as Ruidoso Faces More Flood Threats After Deadly Storm
RUIDOSO, N.M. - A day after catastrophic flash flooding devastated the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency and warned that more dangerous weather could be on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a flood...
8h ago

APD Investigating Fatal Stabbing Outside City Bus in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Tuesday morning near a city bus in northwest Albuquerque. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded around 6:30 a.m. to the area of 1521 Coors Blvd NW, near...
8h ago

Governor Mobilizes State and Federal Resources After Catastrophic Flooding in Ruidoso
SANTA FE, N.M. - In response to severe flash flooding in Ruidoso, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration late Tuesday night, calling for immediate federal assistance and mobilizing state resources to support the affected community. "Ruidoso endu...
18h ago

Flash Flooding Hits Ruidoso, Prompts Evacuations and Water Rescues
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Heavy rainfall over the South Fork burn scar triggered flash flooding across Ruidoso on Tuesday, leading to road closures, water rescues, and reports of missing persons. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning that expired at 7:15 p.m. on Ju...
19h ago

12-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Death of Albuquerque Cyclist
Albuquerque, NM - The youngest suspect in the 2023 killing of bicyclist Scott Habermehl has now been formally charged with murder. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced that the child, now 12 years old, was 11 at the time of the incident. According to pro...
21h ago
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