An 85-year-old Moriarty man faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening his adult sons with a knife during a domestic disturbance last month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court. The man was charged following an incident on Nov. 30, at a residence on Irone […]
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Edgewood police seek help from public identifying burglary suspects
The Edgewood Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a commercial burglary at an AutoZone store. Officers responded to the burglary at the AutoZone located at 1944 Old U.S. Highway 66 on Nov. 25, according to a department announcement. Video surveillance captured three individuals entering the store, police […]
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Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution
Bernalillo Police Department officers seized multiple controlled substances after executing a search warrant on a vehicle and backpack, authorities announced on social media Tuesday. Officers discovered fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, methamphetamine and Xanax during the vehicle search, according to the department. A separate search of a backpack yielded two fentanyl pills and 38 grams of […]
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Trump’s approval dips to 36%, just shy of all-time low
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has hit its lowest level since he returned to the White House on Jan. 20, according to a Gallup poll released on Friday. The poll of 1,321 U.S. adults conducted from Nov. 3 to Nov. 25 showed Trump with a 36% approval rating, representing a five-point drop since October. […]
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$350,000 set aside for victims of Santa Fe spa’s deceptive sales tactics
The New Mexico Department of Justice recently issued a public announcement urging anyone who believes they were overcharged by Santa Fe Spa Center—also known as Voupre Spa—to file claims under a recent settlement before the February deadline. Earlier this year, NMDOJ’s Consumer Protection Bureau announced a $350,000 settlement with the spa and its owner over […]
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AI eyes on the East Mountains: BCFR ups fire prep with new tech
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue is preparing for the 2026 fire season as fire risks increase with rising temperatures in the East Mountains. Updates, including new cameras and updated maps, are helping the BCFR prepare for the season. New cameras posted throughout the East Mountains help mitigate fires. The best way to fight fires is […]
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Mountainair gears up for holidays with parade, Grinchmas and New Year’s Eve dance
The Town of Mountainair will host its annual Christmas parade Dec. 20, followed by holiday celebrations and a New Year’s Eve dance to close out 2025. The Christmas parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. with lineup starting at 5 p.m. on Limit Avenue by Highway 60. Residents interested in entering floats or participating in groups […]
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The Tumbleweed Snowman is 30 years old. See how he’s changed since 1995
OK, Albuquerque, do you know what today is? Yes, it’s #GivingTuesday (an important day in a nonprofit newsroom) but it’s also Tumbleweed Tuesday, the day the Tumbleweed Snowman claims his holiday perch alongside the busy westbound lanes of I-40 next to the AMAFCA offices near the “Big I.” This year is also the icon’s 30-year […]
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Mountainair farm receives $83,000 federal grant to extend harvest season
B Street Market Farm will receive more than $83,000 in federal funding to purchase equipment that will help extend the harvest season for local produce. The Mountainair business is among 18 New Mexico agribusinesses awarded grants totaling $3.54 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program. The grants, distributed in partnership […]
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East Mountain Toy Exchange returns for holiday season
The East Mountain Toy Exchange will return this month to collect and distribute gently used toys to families in need throughout the community. The free toy shopping event will take place Dec. 12-14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 65 Rainbow Rd. in the Sandia Airpark. Signs will direct visitors to the location. Organizers […]