A couple was awarded more than $40 million in damages from a jury following a lawsuit claiming Presbyterian Healthcare Services staff did not properly identify a condition that subsequently caused brain damage to their young child. A legal complaint filed by a couple alleged that Presbyterian hospital staff neglected to identify their newborn’s low blood […]
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ABQ looks to end THC-lookalike sales
The Albuquerque City Council voted 7–2 to ban the sale of synthetic THC-lookalike products, calling them a health risk and saying there’s no solid oversight. Albuquerque would become the first city in New Mexico to ban the production and sale of hemp-based cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THC-A if the mayor doesn’t veto the June 2 […]
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Albuquerque to honor fallen emergency professionals during National Memorial procession
A national procession honoring fallen emergency medical services professionals will make a stop in Albuquerque on Wednesday. The Moving Honors procession, organized by the National EMS Memorial Service, will pause at the Bernalillo County Public Safety Training Academy to remember 29 EMS providers from across the country who died in the line of duty. The […]
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Science is Everywhere: Nuclear Museum hosting series of immersive summer camps
The Smithsonian-affiliated National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque is hosting “Science is Everywhere” Summer Camps starting June 2 and running through Aug. 8. This summer roster will be filled with adventures and creative activities for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade throughout the coming months. The 10-week program will allow children to […]
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Council vote could end THC-lookalike sales in ABQ
New Mexicans have bought a staggering $1 billion worth of THC-containing cannabis since legislators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham legalized and regulated the sale of cannabis in 2022. But that tally doesn’t include the growing segment of synthetic THC-lookalike products for sale in smoke shops and gas stations citywide that are sold with little regulation, […]
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Blooming with Pride: ABQ BioPark to host low-sensory Pride event for adults
The ABQ BioPark will host “Blooming with Pride,” an adult night designed for sensory-sensitive or neurodivergent individuals. The event, open to adults 18 and older, will take place on June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden. “This event offers a low-stimulation environment where LGBTQIA+ people and allies can celebrate at their […]
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Albuquerque and Bernalillo County working together for a Summer of Nonviolence
Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque’s Community Safety Department have partnered for the 2025 Summer of Nonviolence, a seasonal initiative promoting peace and safe activities for youth. The kickoff event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mariposa Basin Park, located at 4900 Kachina St NW. The launch will […]
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New Mexico Environment Department temporarily relocates Albuquerque services to Rio Rancho
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced the temporary relocation of all public-facing and in-person services from its Albuquerque field office to its Rio Rancho location. Effective immediately, all services previously provided at the Downtown Albuquerque office will now be available at the NMED Rio Rancho field office, located at 4359 Jager Dr. NE, […]
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Uballez shifts strategy for mayoral race, says public financing ‘isn’t working’
Former US Attorney Alex Uballez announced Friday at a press conference in Barelas that he has qualified to be on the ballot for Albuquerque mayor and that his campaign will be privately financed. Uballez said he has collected enough signatures to appear on the ballot in November and thanked volunteers for the support he has […]
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Albuquerque smoke shop owner arrested for murder of shoplifting suspect
An Albuquerque smoke shop owner was arrested for murder Thursday afternoon after fatally shooting an alleged shoplifter fleeing his store. According to Albuquerque Police and court records, officers were called to a car fire in a parking lot at San Mateo Blvd. and Lomas Blvd. NE about 3:10 pm Thursday and removed a male driver […]