Tag Archives: New Mexico

Final Day to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance in Lincoln and Doña Ana Counties
SANTA FE, N.M. - Homeowners, renters, and businesses in Lincoln and Doa Ana counties have until Wednesday, October 15 to apply for federal disaster assistance related to damage from severe storms, flo...
Natassja Leyba Oct 15, 2025

Albuquerque Water Authority Asks Residents to "Imagine a Day Without Water"
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On Thursday, October 16, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is inviting the community to take part in "Imagine a Day Without Water," a national awareness cam...
Natassja Leyba Oct 15, 2025

Governor Signs $162 Million Emergency Relief Package to Offset Federal Cuts
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a $162 million emergency relief package aimed at protecting food assistance, health care access, and judicial services across New Mexico. Th...
Natassja Leyba Oct 06, 2025

Albuquerque Moves Forward with Soccer Stadium Plans at Balloon Fiesta Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just days before the start of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, city officials and New Mexico United announced they're ready to begin groundwork for a long-planned socc...
Natassja Leyba Sep 30, 2025

CYFD Employee Charged After Alleged Assault on Teen at Albuquerque Facility
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A Children, Youth and Families Department employee has been charged following an alleged assault involving a juvenile at a CYFD facility in Albuquerque. New Mexico State Police res...
Natassja Leyba Sep 26, 2025

Teen Suspect in Tramway Blvd. Murder to Remain in Custody
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A 17-year-old charged in the September 16 murder of Angelo Tafoya will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. Investigators say the...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2025

BCSO-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man is dead following a shooting involving Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies Saturday night in northwest Albuquerque. According to a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office, dep...
Natassja Leyba Sep 21, 2025

Overdose Deaths Surge in Three Northern New Mexico Counties
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting a sharp rise in drug overdose deaths and emergency department visits in three northern counties during the first half of 2025....
Natassja Leyba Sep 18, 2025

Second Sinkhole in Two Weeks Shuts Down Downtown Albuquerque Intersection
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A new sinkhole has forced the closure of the intersection at Copper Avenue and 3rd Street in downtown Albuquerque. City crews blocked off the area late Tuesday after a water main b...
Natassja Leyba Sep 17, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill

Albuquerque Firefighters Honor 9/11 with Stair Climb and Civic Plaza Ceremony
Albuquerque, NM - September 11, 2025 This morning, firefighters from across the Albuquerque area will gather downtown to take part in the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, a solemn tradition that bega...
Natassja Leyba Sep 11, 2025 Photo Credit AFR