By Kevin Hendricks, NM.News — A Torrance County man is dead after exchanging gunfire with sheriff’s deputies and a New Mexico State Police tactical team Tuesday near Manzano, following an hours-long manhunt that prompted authorities to order nearby residents to shelter in place. Torrance County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 1 p.m. Tuesday to a report […]
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Rio Rancho’s longest-serving mayor passes the gavel, sets sights on governor’s race
The tributes ran long and the tears came easy as Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull gaveled out of office April 23 as the city’s longest-serving mayor. Hull addressed the Governing Body for the final time, citing road reconstruction, the city’s aquifer recharge facility, a new permanent fund and a strengthened partnership with Intel Corporation among […]
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Bregman pitches no income taxes for seniors 65+
Sam Bregman has a bold idea that he says will make aging easier for New Mexicans. In a new policy pitch announced today, Bregman says he will ask the legislature to totally eliminate state income taxes for New Mexicans aged 65 and older and he plans to pay for it from the state’s record oil […]
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Gnarliest Gathering
By Michael Hodock, The Paper. – As North America’s biggest powwow stages its “last dance,” one of Burque’s highest flying events might also be reaching its pinnacle. This Saturday at Los Altos Skatepark (10140 ½ Lomas Blvd. NE), The All Nations Skate Jam is rounding up the city’s sickest skaters and most provocative punkers to […]
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The next time you dial 911 in ABQ, a drone might be the first responder
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Seconds after a gunshot is heard across Albuquerque, police launch a drone from a rooftop hive and speed toward the sound. The goal is to arrive before officers, with its camera already rolling, as part of the city’s “drone as a first responder” program. The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) […]
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Car culture, Star Wars and community spirit: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide (April 24-26)
From the roar of classic engines to the cosmic festivities of a galaxy far, far away, Rio Rancho is set for a weekend of massive community gatherings. Whether you are looking for a unique deal on home leisure, a competitive night of trivia, or a chance to explore deep-rooted cultural traditions, the end of April […]
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Corrales Heritage Day explores village roots through genealogy
Corrales residents curious about their family history — and the village’s — can get expert guidance and dig into local records at Heritage Day 2026 on Saturday, May 23, at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church. The free event, hosted by the Corrales Historical Society Archives Committee, runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 966 […]
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Last Dance: With Gathering of Nations Ending, What’s the Future for Native Events in ABQ?
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than four decades, the Gathering of Nations Powwow has served as a cultural anchor in Albuquerque, drawing thousands of dancers, artists and visitors each spring. In 2026, that tradition is coming to an end. Often called the largest powwow in North America, the Gathering of Nations has […]
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Placitas artists open their studio doors for free self-guided tour May 8–10
Tucked between Albuquerque and Santa Fe at the base of the Sandia Mountains’ northern foothills, Placitas opens 48 artist studios to the public this Mother’s Day weekend for the 29th annual Placitas Studio Tour — free, self-guided and, organizers say, built for collectors. Sixty-two local artists welcome visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all […]
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Sandoval County seeks state funding to study water system regionalization in Placitas, Algodones
Dozens of small private water associations in the Placitas and Algodones areas could gain more reliable, sustainable water service under a regionalization effort Sandoval County commissioners unanimously backed Wednesday. Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 4-22-26.11B, authorizing county staff to apply to the New Mexico Finance Authority’s Technical Assistance Program to fund a consultant-led feasibility study. The […]