A New Mexico man who was charged with making threats of violence against then-President-Elect Donald Trump on social media pleaded guilty Thursday. The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico announced in a press release that Tyler Leveque, 37, of Albuquerque, changed his initial not guilty plea to one count of […]
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Albuquerque asbestos firm faces hefty fines for health hazards
An Albuquerque asbestos removal company is facing more than $25,000 in penalties from the state for serious workplace safety violations. According to state records, inspectors recently discovered that the company, Asbestos Experts, failed to properly monitor workers’ exposure to asbestos and enforce safe work practices. Regulators allege that the company didn’t keep accurate records of […]
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Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office
#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.
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City’s annual Family Picnic Night returns to BioPark
The Albuquerque BioPark will host its annual Family Picnic Night on Friday, August 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, featuring live music from local bands and family-friendly activities. The event will include performances on the Festival Green Stage starting at 5:15 p.m. with Picoso, followed by Spanish Broom at […]
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UNM Health offers free back-to-school vaccines amid statewide measles outbreak
University of New Mexico Health will host a free back-to-school vaccination clinic Tuesday at its Southwest Mesa Center for Family and Community Health, providing all state-required vaccines at no cost regardless of insurance status. The clinic comes as health officials urge New Mexico families to ensure children are vaccinated before school starts. The state is […]
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University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large
Updates and Related Content Check back often for updates on this developing story. A shooting at the University of New Mexico’s central Albuquerque campus has left one person dead and another injured, prompting an emergency campus closure and a large-scale police response. In the early hours of Friday morning, UNM Police Department (UNMPD) responded to […]
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City offers free back-to-school resources for Albuquerque families
Albuquerque families preparing for the upcoming school year can get free backpacks, school supplies and shoe vouchers at a city event next weekend, while also accessing affordable year-round after-school programs that cost significantly less than commercial alternatives. The City of Albuquerque will host “Cruzin’ Into the School Year” events on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 […]
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ABQ BioPark endangered orangutan dies after brief stay at facility
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan died Tuesday at the ABQ BioPark after suffering cardiac arrest during treatment for a sudden illness, just two months after arriving at the city-owned facility that welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Elok, a 24-year-old male, showed signs of gastrointestinal distress Tuesday morning when animal care staff arrived, according […]
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NMED fines Utility Block Co. $41K for safety lapses
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently cited an Albuquerque-based concrete masonry manufacturer for multiple serious workplace safety violations that exposed employees to potential injury or worse. According to state records, Utility Block Company Inc. was fined a total of $41,384 for the violations by NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB). In December 2024, […]
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Local businesses team up to support New Mexicans with disabilities through beer campaign
New Mexico families facing decade-long waits for state disability services are getting help this month through an unusual partnership between two popular local businesses and a South Valley nonprofit. Steel Bender Brewyard and M’tucci’s Restaurants are donating 100% of proceeds from sales of Policy IPA throughout July to benefit Mandy’s Farm, an Albuquerque organization serving […]