By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can replace a candidate who drops […]
September 2026
Get Out!: Our picks for the best Labor Day Weekend events in ABQ
Yup. You heard right. It’s Labor Day Weekend. For some, it means you can’t wear white anymore for some reason. For others, it means the last-gasp three-day weekend of summer to get out of the house and inject a little fun and relaxation into your life. Fortunately, the holiday is packed with events all over […]
Lescombes Family Vineyards embraces New Mexicoโs early 2026 harvest season
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ New Mexicoโs desert landscape may not look like traditional wine country, but for Lescombes Family Vineyards, the stateโs hot days and cool nights are part of what makes its wines stand out. Brandon Young, CEO of Lescombes, explains that New Mexicoโs arid climate creates growing conditions that differ from […]
Biopharma manufacturer marks milestone in ABQ: $200M investment and 250 new jobs
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — New Mexico’s strategy to move beyond a mostly oil and gas and national labs-driven economy got a big boost this week with the start of a $200 million expansion high-speed biotech vial filling line Thursday, part of an expansion by global pharmaceutical company Curia that is expected to add […]
Corralesโ favorite fall weekend is back: What to know before you go
By Kevin Hendricks Corrales’ “Not-So-Rapid-Transit” tractor wagons roll again this month as the Corrales Harvest Festival returns for its 41st year, running Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the village. The Kiwanis Club of Corrales Foundation, a nonprofit run entirely by unpaid board and committee members, organizes the free […]
Corrales Ditch Run turns 30, keeps ditch banks and donations flowing
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Corrales runners will lace up for a milestone this month: the 30th annual Corrales Ditch Run winds along the village’s dirt acequias and tree-lined ditch banks Sunday, Sept. 13, with Sandia Mountain views built into every stride. Race day kicks off with the 10K at 8:30 a.m., the 5K at […]
A day off and a day out?ย Labor Day weekend offers a plethora of leisure options
By Rodd Cayton For some, Labor Day Weekend is a chance to relax at home with burgers and hot dogs, honoring the progress of the American labor movement. For others, itโs an opportunity to turn the extra day off into a special end-of-summer adventure. Those in the Albuquerque area will have a variety of options […]
The Rio Rancho weekend guide: Concerts, markets and must-see eventsย
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Labor Day weekend in Rio Rancho comes with an unusual problem: too many good options. The Events Center hosts back-to-back major shows Friday and Sunday, while local markets, a green chile festival, a Placitas blues concert and a comedy legend fill the rest of the long weekend. Friday: Brantley Gilbert […]
Balloon Fiesta to get 13 new special shapes
The Paper. – 13 new special shapes pilots and crews are making plans to join the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the first time in 2026. Fiesta officials confirmed this week that this year’s special shapes group will be the world’s largest at 117, including 13 new shapes featuring a parrot, a diamond, a panda […]
Judge rules against replacement candidate in Sandoval County ballot dispute
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge James A. Noel ruled Wednesday that Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero is not required to place Matthew Wayne Herman’s name on the November ballot for House District 23, denying the Democratic Central Committee’s bid to keep a nominee in the race after original candidate Elise […]



