New Mexico’s U.S. senators have secured nearly $400 million in federal funding for projects spanning from military base construction to rural fire departments, as the Senate passed its first fiscal […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque
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 […]
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Cancer spreads after hospital fails to inform patient of diagnosis
A New Mexico man has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging that a series of critical failures by his doctors and hospital staff led to a missed cancer diagnosis, irreversible […]
Posted inHealthcare
New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win
New Mexico has achieved a significant public health milestone, reporting its first decrease in syphilis rates in six years, according to data released by the state Department of Health this […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Heinrich bill targets New Mexico’s wildfire insurance crisis
New Mexico homeowners facing skyrocketing insurance premiums and policy cancellations could benefit from federal legislation aimed at understanding how wildfires drive the insurance crisis affecting one in eight properties in […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case
A Bernalillo High School student’s family received a $1.8 million jury verdict this week after proving school officials failed to prevent a violent assault despite receiving evidence of persistent bullying […]
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho
RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education
Not your typical high school. RioTECH, Rio Rancho Public Schools’ newest campus, opens next week with a focus on career-oriented education. The school hosted a community night Wednesday to show […]
Posted inEducation
Back-to-school guide 2025: What Sandoval County families need to know
Sandoval County families preparing for the 2025-26 school year will find significant changes awaiting them, with two major educational facilities opening their doors for the first time and staggered start […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know
By Connor Currier Families across the East Mountains are preparing for a new school year that brings significant benefits, including universal free meals for all students and expanded educational options […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Rep. Vasquez finds overcrowded ICE facility detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants
New Mexico’s largest immigration detention facility is over capacity and holding hundreds of people without criminal records, according to U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Vasquez found the Otero County Processing Center […]