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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Madrid Fire Station celebrates grand reopening
By Connor Currier The Madrid Volunteer Fire District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated fire station July 22. The new station features a multi-dimensional facility that will be able to host town meetings, election hearings and a complex for first responders. Fire Chief Carl Hansen of the Madrid Volunteer Fire District says, “It’s […]
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Albuquerque research facility found monkey alive in body bag after botched euthanasia
A major Albuquerque research facility that employs more than 500 people has been cited by federal inspectors for two critical violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including an incident where a monkey was found alive in a plastic bag in a refrigerator after a botched euthanasia procedure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Lovelace Biomedical […]
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New Mexico storm victims get tax deadline extensions
The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that individuals and businesses in Chaves, Lincoln, Otero and Valencia counties can postpone various federal tax deadlines following severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23. The relief covers quarterly estimated tax payments normally due Sept. 15 and Jan. 15, along with business tax returns and extensions that […]
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New Mexico tops nation in pedestrian deaths for eighth consecutive year
New Mexico continues to hold the nation’s highest pedestrian death rate for the eighth consecutive year, with 2.07 deaths per 100,000 residents in the first half of 2024 — more than double the national average of 0.97, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. The preliminary data shows 93 pedestrians were […]
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Albuquerque startup brings free tech training to Bernalillo seniors
Seniors in Bernalillo now have access to free technology training thanks to a new partnership between Teeniors, an Albuquerque-based startup, and the Martha Liebert Library. The pilot program offers monthly workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions designed to help older adults navigate smartphones, computers, and online safety. The next workshop is scheduled for Aug. 6 at […]
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Balloon Museum awarded grant for outdoor adventure exhibit
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program. This funding will support the next phase of its Outdoor Balloon Adventure, a project set to enhance the museum’s offerings with immersive, interactive experiences. The grant specifically targets the completion of the Sky Bridge […]
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New Mexico State Treasurer warns of sophisticated scam targeting residents
The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office has issued an urgent public alert regarding two sophisticated fraud schemes currently targeting state residents and government entities. These schemes involve impersonation phone calls and deceptive phishing emails. In a recent incident, fraudsters spoofed State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya’s official phone number. Callers, posing as federal law enforcement, attempted […]
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Tamaya Mist Spa launches new membership program with local discounts for Sandoval County residents
Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya has announced a new membership program and seasonal offers designed to provide a total wellbeing retreat in the serene Southwestern setting of the Santa Ana Pueblo. The nationally ranked spa at Hyatt Regency Tamaya announced the membership program alongside seasonal summer specials, providing both locals and […]
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Mescalero tribe to seek state’s help cracking down on companies allowing online sports gambling
This story was originally published by Source NM By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The vice president of a local tribe is asking the New Mexico Attorney General and the state Legislature to intervene against online gambling apps that he says are using a backdoor to allow illegal sports gambling here and, in doing so, threatening […]