As the 2026 irrigation season approaches, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is sharing key information for irrigators. The district says five important factors will shape how the season begins and what irrigators can expect as the season progresses: Poor snowpack means light runoff Snowpack in the Rio Grande Basin remains below average; the […]
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Memorial services set for BCSO sergeant killed during traffic stop to be held in Rio Rancho
A Bernalillo County sheriff’s sergeant who was killed when a tractor-trailer struck his patrol vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 will be honored with public memorial services this weekend and Monday, with his funeral falling on what would have been his 53rd birthday. Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County […]
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Route 66 Speaker Series Explores Many Roads
On Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m., the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series returns with simultaneous talks across Albuquerque and surrounding communities, each exploring a different thread of the Mother Road’s history. This month, two presentations stand out for the way they frame Route 66 not just as a highway, but as a turning point […]
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Lawsuit alleges Bernalillo teacher abused student, district ignored prior warnings
A lawsuit filed in New Mexico’s Thirteenth Judicial District Court alleges a 5th-grade teacher at Bernalillo Elementary School subjected a 10-year-old student to months of physical abuse and racist verbal attacks while school officials ignored a history of prior complaints against her. The complaint, filed under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act and the Tort […]
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Fiery Foods Heats Back Up
Every spring, Albuquerque willingly sets its taste buds on fire. Inside the halls of Sandia Resort & Casino, rows of tables overflow with hot sauces in every shade of red and orange, jars of chile jams, spice blends, barbecue rubs and fiery sweets. Near the entrance, a towering skeleton greets attendees. Down another aisle, someone […]
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In an age of curated feeds and filtered moments, Burque gets personal at Duke City Story Slam
On a Tuesday night at Canteen Brewhouse, the lights dim just enough to shift the mood. Conversations taper off, glasses settle onto wooden tables and all eyes turn toward a single microphone at the front of the room. There is no band warming up, no punchlines being tested. Instead, there is anticipation, the quiet kind […]
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Albuquerque paid $8 million in lawsuits while Council oversight went dark for a year
By Jesse Jones — For nearly 12 months, the City of Albuquerque’s legal department failed to deliver required reports detailing how much the city paid in lawsuits to the City Council. Editor’s note: In researching this story, a Council spokesperson told City Desk that the last report received by the council was “in Q1 2025.” After […]
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Placitas gallery opens ‘Have a Seat’ oil painting exhibition
Wild Hearts Gallery will open a new solo exhibition of oil paintings by Colleen Z. Gregoire on Feb. 29, inviting visitors to explore the landscapes and quiet corners of New Mexico through the lens of outdoor seating. The show, titled Have a Seat, features a series of oil paintings depicting Adirondack chairs in gardens, benches […]
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Rio Rancho’s weekend lineup: Music, history and family fun
A farewell tour from a Latin music legend tops a weekend packed with live music, family-friendly exhibits, creative workshops and community gatherings across Rio Rancho and the surrounding area this Friday through Sunday. Before you make entertainment plans, make a plan to vote. Early voting runs through 6 p.m. Saturday at five locations in Rio […]
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Will Rio Rancho voters show up? Turnout is down from 2022 ahead of March 3 Election Day
As the last weekend of early voting approaches, turnout for the Rio Rancho municipal election is currently lagging behind the 2022 pace, even as the city has added thousands of new registered voters over the past four years. As of Feb. 25, just 4,093 voters have cast their ballots for the March 3, election, representing […]