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A deadly heat dome is gripping New Mexico, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees and over 450 people already treated for heat-related emergencies since April. Symptoms like rapid pulse, nausea, and clammy skin signal serious danger — don’t ignore the sun. Stay cool indoors, hydrate well, avoid alcohol, wear loose clothing, and never leave kids or pets in parked cars. Your safety — and others’...

Albuquerque’s culinary scene is smoking hot with three standout spots: Mighty Mike’s Meats, where self-taught pit boss Mike slathers ribs in garlic, salt, and pepper and smokes them slow for award-winning BBQ; V-M Coffee, where chef Yolanda Torres fuses New Mexican roots with New York and New Orleans flair to craft showstopping dishes like her blackberry cheesecake French toast; and Relish, servin...

In Santa Fe, a bold new initiative called “The Rock” is rising to meet the city’s growing homelessness crisis—with more than just beds, but a full-service hub for emergency housing, mental health, medical care, and even pet support. Designed from the ground up to be trauma-informed and community-centered, The Rock aims to break down barriers by bringing vital services under one roof, learning from...

Families in New Mexico are uniting this weekend for “Walk for Lives” to honor loved ones lost to fentanyl, demand accountability, and push for change. Events like the one in Rio Rancho at 4 PM offer space to share stories, display memorial shoes, and walk down Highway 528 — while also providing grief support, mental health resources, Narcan training, and recovery info. Organizer Kelly Opp, whose s...

This Friday, grab your blankets and snacks for free family fun at Albuquerque’s Movies in the Park — Zootopia 2 lights up Vista del Norte Park at 8 PM, kicking off a summer series that runs every Friday through July 31st. Upcoming shows include Smurfs, Hoppers, and the epic finale: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Gates open at 7 PM — arrive early, bring your own seating, and soak in the magic under...

Get ready for the Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding in Gallup, New Mexico — the Southwest’s top open bull riding showdown! Featuring elite riders like PBR champ Owen Washburn and top bucking bulls from 4B and Flying S, this ain’t your average rodeo. Add cowboy poker, woolly riding, and a fireworks finale to the mix, and you’ve got a full weekend of adrenaline, tradition, and Western flair. Gates...

When the heat hits and your car decides to bail on you—whether it’s a flat, running out of gas, or overheating—New Mexico’s free Courtesy Patrol’s got your back. Based in Albuquerque, they’re there to help with breakdowns and even traffic control after accidents, keeping roads safer and moving. Call 505-242-COPS (2677) or 505-934-0354 for help. Stay cool, stay safe, and don’t panic—help is just a...

A 22-year-old from Albuquerque turned a sleepy Monday morning into chaos after breaking into a video game store in Santa Fe, sparking a scuffle and fleeing in his car—only to crash into a building moments later. Police caught him on the spot, and now he faces multiple felony charges including aggravated burglary, battery, and stealing a vehicle. The owner bravely confronted the intruder before cop...

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Albuquerque’s sweltering heat is about to hit triple digits, but city officials are rolling out a clever, splashy response: Operation Cooldown. Starting Friday, July 10th, five neighborhood parks—including Redlands and Aztec—will transform into temporary cooling zones with 30-minute sprinkler bursts at 1 p.m. It’s more than just pools—it’s creative, community-focused relief. Health experts urge ev...

Thunderstorms are rolling through New Mexico, especially in the south and east, with stronger cells possible Friday in the northeast. Heat advisories are in effect across the state, with temps hitting 100-104° in Albuquerque and northwest areas. Expect hot, stormy conditions through Saturday, with storms shifting east to west midweek. A high-pressure system may bring more moisture Sunday-Monday, b...

San Juan County’s residents are paying up to 50 cents more per gallon than Albuquerque neighbors—triggering a call from Commissioner Sandra Lanier for a full investigation. While officials blame supply or logistics, Lanier and locals demand transparency, especially as prices in Farmington hit $4.26 versus $3.94 in Albuquerque. The push for answers aims to uncover why this disparity exists—and how...

PNM’s electrical grid in Albuquerque’s fast-growing Northeast Heights is under serious strain, forcing the power company to consider asking residents to conserve energy—though not yet. With a decade-long effort to build a new substation stalled after last year’s rejected proposal, PNM is scrambling to find solutions to keep lights on without overloading aging infrastructure. If conservation become...

New Mexico lawmakers poured $10 million into boosting in-home caregiver pay—only to face a troubling twist: some Managed Care Organizations aren’t passing the money down to workers. As the cost of living soars and staffing crises deepen, advocates and lawmakers are sounding the alarm, demanding accountability to ensure these essential caregivers get the raises they were promised. Listen in comfort...

A deadly hit-and-run on July 4th at Six Mile Dam in Eddy County, New Mexico, has law enforcement hunting 23-year-old Miguel Angel Miranda Bermudez, the suspect in the fatal crash that killed 42-year-old Samanda Layman. Authorities recovered the suspect’s Jeep and are offering a detailed physical description — 5’6” to 5’8”, 170–175 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, braces, possibly glasses — along with...

A Albuquerque sheriff’s deputy faces up to 70 years in prison after allegedly tipping off a drug dealer to avoid federal scrutiny — but his defense is mounting a fierce challenge, arguing jurisdictional chaos and possible solo actions by another deputy may have muddied the waters. With closing arguments looming, the jury will decide whether Jessen’s actions were deliberate betrayal or a tragic mis...

Senior centers in Albuquerque are hiking breakfast prices by up to 300%, straining budgets of low-income seniors who rely on these meals. Rising food costs and menu cuts—especially impacting those with dietary restrictions like pork avoidance—are forcing some to skip meals entirely. City officials say they’re caught in a tough squeeze, but seniors are pleading for affordable, inclusive solutions t...

New Mexico’s AG Raúl Torrez is hitting a deadline, demanding unredacted Epstein files from the DOJ by July 31—or risk missing a critical chance to prosecute. Over 130 days have passed since the initial request, and despite federal claims of compliance, New Mexico still lacks the full dossier needed to build a case. With cooperation stalled and time running out, Torrez warns that without these docu...

A Albuquerque man named Skye Balboa just got a 54-year sentence after being convicted of seven counts of sexually abusing a young girl over nearly six years. The victim’s mother pleaded for the maximum 126 years, detailing her daughter’s lasting trauma—panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, and chronic pain. Despite the defense highlighting Balboa’s community work, Judge David Murphy rejected leniency,...

Farmers are finally breaking free from corporate control over their John Deere equipment, gaining direct access to the software, tools, and parts needed to fix their own tractors and combines—saving time, money, and stress. After years of being held hostage by manufacturers and dealerships, this landmark agreement empowers growers to repair machines themselves or through local mechanics, especiall...

New Mexico’s weather is heating up and storming up—thunderstorms roll in over the mountains, drifting south with rain chances in eastern and southern areas while the northwest stays dry. Triple-digit temps dominate today through Saturday, with heat advisories in place for Albuquerque and northwest regions hitting 100-104°F, and even hotter spots in the south. While eastern zones get more storms, t...

The Epstein Truth Commission is hitting roadblocks as two key federal agencies—FAA and the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney’s Office—remain silent on subpoenas for Epstein’s flight records and investigation shutdowns. While state and local entities cooperate, the FAA refuses to release logs tied to flights into Santa Fe and Albuquerque before Zorro Ranch’s airstrip, and the NY U.S. Atto...

New Mexico’s AG Raúl Torrez is publicly demanding unredacted documents from the DOJ tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, calling the four-month delay “unreasonable under any rule of reason” and accusing federal authorities of stonewalling—blocking the state’s critical investigation into alleged crimes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advert...

Tiki Week-Que ignites in Albuquerque this Friday with a Donn Beach documentary and post-film party, then rolls into an art show featuring “Cannibal Hula Girls.” Mariachi fans celebrate 35 years of the Spectacular de Albuquerque with big-name acts on Saturday. Comedy lovers can catch Kevin McDonald’s rock opera staged reading and improv workshops. Anime and gaming fans gear up for ToonFusion with v...

Get ready to ink your weekend in Albuquerque — the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta is back, running July 10-12 at the Convention Center. Born from the vision of late legend John “Bael” Sisneros and now run by his brother Helm, this Southwest staple brings hundreds of artists and shops together for a celebration of tattoo culture. Once illegal in Albuquerque until 1999, tattooing’s rise here is wild to wi...