An 18-year-old Albuquerque man told police he deliberately chose his victim from available Uber drivers before fatally shooting the driver and stealing his car early Thursday morning. According to court documents reviewed by nm.news, police tracked the Uber driver’s vehicle to a home near off of Dennis Chavez Blvd. SW where they located Sheliky Sanchez […]
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East Mountain animal rescue launches calendar contest to fund spay-neuter clinic
East Mountain Companion Animal Project has launched a month-long photo contest to raise funds for a community spay and neuter clinic planned for 2026. The “No More Littering” calendar contest, which runs through Sept. 5, invites pet owners to submit photos of their rescue dogs for $25 per entry. The winning images will be featured […]
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Tijeras, Edgewood receive Route 66 Centennial grants for tourism projects
Two communities will see direct improvements from a new round of state tourism grants, with Tijeras receiving $55,000 for wayfinding enhancements and Edgewood getting $4,000 for centennial celebration activities. The funding comes from the New Mexico Tourism Department’s second round of Route 66 Centennial grants, totaling $1,306,097 statewide to prepare communities for the historic highway’s […]
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New Mexico awards $1.25M to restore Lincoln County broadband
New Mexico has awarded more than $1.25 million in disaster grants to two telecommunications providers to restore high-speed internet services in Lincoln County communities damaged by wildfires and flooding. The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced Wednesday that Penasco Valley Telephone Cooperative will receive $1 million and TDS Telecom will receive $251,300 through the […]
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Extreme heat wave to scorch New Mexico this weekend
New Mexico residents are bracing for a dangerous heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 107°F across northern and southern regions of the state through Sunday. The extreme weather conditions have prompted health officials to issue urgent safety warnings, particularly for vulnerable populations who face the greatest risk of heat-related […]
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Endangered Mexican gray wolf Asha released back to wild after 18 months in captivity
An endangered Mexican gray wolf known for her wandering spirit has been released back into the wild along with her mate and five pups, ending a controversial captivity that lasted a year and a half. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released Asha, an adult female wolf, onto the 244-square-mile Ladder Ranch adjacent to the […]
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New Mexico reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025
Health officials in New Mexico have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025, involving a Valencia County resident who required hospitalization but has since been discharged. The New Mexico Department of Health announced the case Thursday, marking the beginning of what has historically been an active season for the mosquito-borne […]
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Mayor Webb pledges reforms amidst Moriarty’s financial ‘mess’
By Connor Currier Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb is calling for sweeping reforms in city government as ongoing investigations uncover what he described as years of financial mismanagement and systemic oversight failures. Webb emphasized a commitment to transparency and accountability in the wake of a reported $5 million in overspending, as identified in the city’s 2022–2023 […]
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Moriarty veterans to host community celebrations, honor young cancer patient
By Connor Currier This weekend, Moriarty’s Veterans of Foreign Wars will come together in a show of patriotism and compassion through two events designed to honor veterans and uplift a young boy battling cancer. On Friday at 5 p.m., American Legion Post 22 will host a flag retirement ceremony at the Torrance County Fair. Attendees […]