The New Mexico Department of Health has opened the state’s first primary care clinic operated in direct partnership with a Native American tribe, expanding healthcare access in a region where 96% of rural counties face physician shortages. The Ruidoso Primary Care Clinic, launched through a partnership between NMDOH and the Mescalero Apache Tribe, offers wellness […]
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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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New Mexico sues chemical giants over widespread ‘forever chemical’ pollution
The State of New Mexico has filed a sweeping lawsuit accusing a number of major chemical companies of knowingly polluting land, water and communities across the state with toxic “forever chemicals” linked to cancer, immune dysfunction and even reproductive harm. The lawsuit, filed in June by Attorney General Raúl Torrez and the New Mexico Environment […]
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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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Albuquerque native and UFC Hall of Famer arrested on gun charges
Albuquerque native and UFC Hall of Fame fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested early Friday morning on gun-related charges after allegedly firing a weapon from a moving vehicle near a traffic crash on Interstate 40, according to court documents filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. Sanchez, 43, was booked at 12:01 a.m. Friday and charged with […]
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Edgewood Police Department launches school supply donation drive
By Connor Currier As the back-to-school season approaches, the Edgewood Police Department is stepping up to support students and families in need with a community-wide School Supply Donation Drive. The department is encouraging residents to help local kids start the school year strong by donating essential school supplies. Donations will be accepted at two drop-off […]
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Route 66 Summerfest returns to Nob Hill Saturday with Grammy-winning headliner
Albuquerque’s historic Nob Hill will transform into a mile-long street party Saturday night as Route 66 Summerfest returns with Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli and dozens of local acts. The free festival, running from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday along Central Avenue between Girard Blvd. and Washington, kicks off Albuquerque’s two-year celebration of Route 66’s upcoming centennial. […]
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Crash on I-40 near Moriarty leaves one dead, two hospitalized
One person died and two others were hospitalized July 17 when a semi-truck crashed into an RV on Interstate 40 near Moriarty, forcing a temporary closure of the major highway that serves as a key route through the area. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. at mile marker 204 on westbound I-40, approximately eight miles […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to hear appeal over Campbell Farming subdivision approval
By Connor Currier A high-stakes land use dispute will come before the Edgewood Town Commission next week as residents and stakeholders appeal the approval of a controversial subdivision project by Campbell Farming Corporation. The quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m. at Edgewood Town Hall, located at 171 A. NM 344. […]