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Albuquerque just installed a new HAWK signal at Kathryn Avenue and San Mateo Boulevard — a game-changer for students walking to Whittier Elementary and Wilson Middle, especially those on the walking school bus. This smart tech lets pedestrians push a button to trigger flashing yellow lights, then solid red, forcing drivers to stop. Once safe, the lights flash again to let traffic proceed. It’s a p...

After 84 years, Sgt. Melvin E. Jones, a New Mexico Guardsman who died at 22 in a WWII prison camp, finally rests in his hometown of Portales — his remains identified through cutting-edge forensics and returned home for the first time since the Bataan Death March, with full military honors and a folded flag presented to his family as closure after decades of waiting. Listen in comfort: Get a discou...

Bernalillo County just launched its bold new Good Neighbor Policy — a game-changing plan to make housing development smarter, fairer, and more community-centered. Approved unanimously, it forces developers, property managers, and neighbors to talk early and often, setting clear standards for safety, traffic, design, and communication. Inspired by feedback from neighborhoods near Ponderosa and Pobl...

After 83 years, Sgt. Melvin E. Jones, a 22-year-old WWII POW who survived the Bataan Death March and died of malaria in captivity, finally rests in peace in New Mexico — buried with full military honors. His remains, identified through advanced forensic science in 2025, were exhumed in 2018 and returned home to Portales, where the New Mexico National Guard honored his sacrifice, reminding us that...

A major arrest unfolded in Rio Rancho as U.S. Marshals, backed by local police, took down 44-year-old Richard Cardona—wanted for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and tampering with evidence. Already on federal probation for a 2016 firearm offense, Cardona was apprehended near Barbara Loop Southeast and Deborah Road Southeast. Now booked into Sandoval County Jail, this multi-agency takedown hig...

New Mexico’s facing serious flash flood risks as heavy tropical-style rain sweeps through western and central regions—storms are pounding places from Farmington to Albuquerque, with arroyos swelling fast and low-water crossings turning deadly. Burn scars like Frijoles are especially vulnerable, and the downpours aren’t letting up through the night or into Thursday, when more thunderstorms threaten...

Three lives lost in a sudden Navajo Nation flood as two adults and one juvenile were swept away early Wednesday — emergency crews raced to the scene but found no survivors, urging communities to heed flash flood warnings amid an ongoing investigation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated,...

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New Mexico’s beloved chile is in serious shortage this year—thanks to weirdly warm nights that wrecked the harvest. Expect prices to spike and shelves to empty, as supplies could be 20-50% lower than usual, hitting everything from sauces to powders. Suppliers are scrambling, and the New Mexico Chile Association is urging everyone to act fast before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount...

Emmy-winning show Bands of Enchantment is bringing free live music to downtown Albuquerque with four electrifying nights — kicking off at the historic KiMo Theatre with Sisterbaby, Savings, and Tropa Magica, then Cure for Paranoia, Emi Grace, and Clarq, followed by Scott and the High Heat, Turquoise Steel, and Metamorfos. The grand finale? A massive outdoor festival on Saturday along Central Avenu...

Touro College of Dental Medicine just landed a $10,000 grant from Delta Dental to lure more dentists into New Mexico—especially rural areas where care is scarce. The funding helps students working in underserved communities cover living costs, making it easier for them to stay after graduation. This small but strategic move aims to tackle the state’s long-standing dentist shortage by turning tempo...

Tragic flash flood in New Mexico’s Four Corners region claims lives of two adults and one child; Navajo emergency crews respond as investigation begins into how the sudden waters swept them away. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sourc...

Two elderly pedestrians, a 74-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man, were fatally struck while parked on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 84/285 in Santa Fe — a sobering crash that unfolded before dawn and left investigators piecing together how a southbound vehicle veered off the road. The woman died at the scene; the man succumbed to injuries later at the hospital. Alcohol is not suspected. Authoriti...

Shocking violence erupts in southeast Albuquerque as police respond to a shooting near Decatur and Tennessee—just hours before a deadly crash nearby on Utah and Central. Authorities are withholding key details, including suspects and casualties, as investigators scramble to connect the dots. Community nerves are frayed amid mounting uncertainty, but updates are coming as evidence is gathered and t...

Shocking violence erupts in southeast Albuquerque as police respond to a shooting near Decatur and Tennessee—just hours before a deadly crash nearby on Utah and Central. Authorities are withholding key details, including suspects and casualties, as investigators scramble to connect the dots. Community nerves are frayed amid mounting uncertainty, but updates are coming as evidence is gathered and t...

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Oracle’s $3.4 million ad blitz for its massive Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico has sparked a legal and political firestorm, with the State Ethics Commission calling it the biggest lobbying campaign ever seen in the state. The ads, targeting New Mexico Environment Department officials over an air quality permit, included TV, radio, social media, and grassroots outreach — all aimed at push...

Tragedy struck near Newcomb, New Mexico, when three people — two adults and a child — were swept away by sudden floodwaters. Emergency responders, including Navajo Police, Fire and Rescue, EMS, and a K-9 unit, raced to the scene but found all three victims drowned. The Navajo Police are now investigating how the flood claimed their lives, as the community mourns a devastating loss and reflects on...

The USDA is quietly proposing to scrap the Roadless Rule—protecting 45 million acres of federal forests since 2001—with zero public hearings, sparking outrage in New Mexico where 1.6 million acres are at risk. Despite claims that repealing the rule will aid wildfire control, studies show protected areas actually experience fewer fires. In response, locals are taking matters into their own hands: e...

Las Cruces is in crisis as youth gun violence surges, with teens shooting each other in parks and streets — a heartbreaking reality underscored by parents who’ve lost children. City leaders are racing to respond, proposing a youth council for leadership and investing $100K in a new intervention program targeting the most vulnerable. Police report a sharp spike in juvenile homicides since 2020, whi...

New Mexico honey’s unique, ever-changing flavor—from spring’s floral bouquet to fall’s caramel richness—comes from its desert blooms, but climate change is threatening the very flowers bees need to survive. As unpredictable seasons and rainfall disrupt nectar production, bee colonies weaken and die at alarming rates. Beekeepers like Amy Rogers and Matt Vaive are fighting back, combining honey prod...

Tender Fire Kitchen, Santa Fe’s beloved pop-up sourdough pizza spot, has gone permanent with a stylish new home in the city’s booming Midtown District. Chef Ben Crosky—whose pizza journey began just three years ago after relocating to Santa Fe—has turned a former fitness center into a vibrant eatery featuring an Italian stone oven and a bold “Mexi-terranean” menu. With desert-inspired decor, a cac...

Carlsbad artist Wren Prather-Stroud is turning town history into living art with stunning busts of five pivotal locals now on display at Halagueno Arts Park. From her globe-trotting past and dance roots to her Miss New Mexico crown, Prather-Stroud brings a unique soul to every sculpture—like her first public piece, “The Reader,” at the Carlsbad Public Library. She believes human hands infuse art w...

For 80 years, Plaza Café in Santa Fe has been a beloved family-run institution—and now they’re sharing their legacy with a brand-new cookbook. Celebrating its milestone, the café reveals recipes passed down through generations, starting with the iconic sopaipilla, a light, airy fried pastry so popular it’s served alongside main courses. Featuring Beneranda Razatos’ original recipe and more than ju...