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Albuquerque offers free pet microchipping at shelters through July 3
Government

Albuquerque offers free pet microchipping at shelters through July 3

Albuquerque is offering free dog and cat microchipping at both city shelters through July 3, a move officials say can help reunite lost pets faster.

James Thompson2m read
Isotopes host adaptive baseball clinic for local players with disabilities
Community

Isotopes host adaptive baseball clinic for local players with disabilities

A free adaptive baseball clinic at Roadrunner Little League put 79 New Mexico players in the game, showing how accessible recreation can move beyond a one-day event.

Sarah Chen2m read
ABQ RIDE escorts 32 veterans to Honor Flight sendoff at Sunport
Community

ABQ RIDE escorts 32 veterans to Honor Flight sendoff at Sunport

ABQ RIDE buses, police and a brief I-25 shutdown turned 32 veterans’ trip to the Sunport into a public salute before their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Lisa Park2m read
Bernalillo County’s Evening in Paradise draws families to Paradise Hills Park
Community

Bernalillo County’s Evening in Paradise draws families to Paradise Hills Park

Paradise Hills Park filled with free music, games and a movie as Evening in Paradise gave northwest Albuquerque families a low-cost summer night out.

Sarah Chen2m read
Corrales hosts free fishing and family outdoor adventure day
Community

Corrales hosts free fishing and family outdoor adventure day

Corrales turned Liam Knight Pond into a free summer outing, with youth fishing, archery and pellet gun ranges, and prizes drawing families from across Bernalillo County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ringo Starr brings classic hits and new songs to Albuquerque
Community

Ringo Starr brings classic hits and new songs to Albuquerque

Ringo Starr's Kiva Auditorium stop paired Beatles-era staples with new songs, underscoring Albuquerque's draw for legacy tours and downtown spending.

Sarah Chen2m read
Former Salt Yard site to become retail hub for small businesses
Business

Former Salt Yard site to become retail hub for small businesses

The former Salt Yard on Osuna was being carved into six retail condos, with plans for 12 or more small businesses and a possible clothing shop.

Sarah Chen2m read
ABQ BioPark names kangaroo joey Kalina, welcomes new male Sonny
Community

ABQ BioPark names kangaroo joey Kalina, welcomes new male Sonny

Kalina has emerged from Sheila’s pouch and Sonny has joined the mob, giving the BioPark’s Australia exhibit a fresh draw heading into summer.

Marcus Williams2m read
Summer Music in Old Town returns with free weekend concerts
Community

Summer Music in Old Town returns with free weekend concerts

Free concerts are back at the Old Town gazebo, with weekend shows through July 26 and a lineup that spans flamenco, mariachi, blues and New Mexico music.

Marcus Williams2m read
Hot Rods for Hunger returns to Albuquerque, aids Storehouse New Mexico
Community

Hot Rods for Hunger returns to Albuquerque, aids Storehouse New Mexico

More than 100 hot rods and custom rides filled Eubank and Candelaria as Albuquerque’s car crowd turned a Saturday show into grocery support for Storehouse New Mexico.

Lisa Park2m read
Old Town fiestas will honor Al Hurricane Jr. at 320th celebration
Community

Old Town fiestas will honor Al Hurricane Jr. at 320th celebration

Old Town’s 320th fiesta tied a Catholic tradition to New Mexico music, honoring Al Hurricane Jr. at Historic Old Town Plaza. The tribute came days after his death at 66.

Marcus Williams2m read
New law aims to open more in-home child care in New Mexico
Government

New law aims to open more in-home child care in New Mexico

New Mexico still needs about 12,000 child care slots, and Bernalillo County is among the hardest-hit areas as the state loosens zoning rules for in-home providers.

James Thompson2m read
Albuquerque updates bike map with 400 miles of routes, trails
Government

Albuquerque updates bike map with 400 miles of routes, trails

Albuquerque’s new bike map folds in more than 400 miles of routes, trails and crossings, aiming to help riders stitch together safer trips across the metro.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bernalillo County issues dust alert, warns of unhealthy air through 10 p.m.
Healthcare

Bernalillo County issues dust alert, warns of unhealthy air through 10 p.m.

Dust from blowing particulate sent Albuquerque and Bernalillo County into a health alert through 10 p.m., with the highest risk for people with asthma, COPD and older adults.

Lisa Park2m read
Police investigate fatal moped crash at Zuni and San Pablo
Community

Police investigate fatal moped crash at Zuni and San Pablo

A moped rider died after running a red light at Zuni and San Pablo SE, where APD said a sedan braked but could not avoid the collision.

Marcus Williams2m read
Petroglyph National Monument offers trail hikes and ancient rock art
Community

Petroglyph National Monument offers trail hikes and ancient rock art

Just minutes from metro Albuquerque, Petroglyph National Monument lets you hike among volcanic cliffs and centuries-old carvings without leaving the city.

Sarah Chen5m read
PNM seeks approval for new renewables, longer natural gas use
Business

PNM seeks approval for new renewables, longer natural gas use

PNM wants approval for about 1,690 megawatts of wind, solar, storage and gas, plus a longer life for Albuquerque’s Reeves plant. The filing could shape Bernalillo County bills, reliability and air quality.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albuquerque police investigate homicide after welfare check in southeast city home
Government

Albuquerque police investigate homicide after welfare check in southeast city home

Police found an adult dead during a welfare check at 1201 Madeira Dr. SE, turning a southeast Albuquerque apartment scene into a homicide case.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albuquerque expands free summer meals to more than 100 sites
Healthcare

Albuquerque expands free summer meals to more than 100 sites

More than 100 Albuquerque-area meal sites opened for kids 18 and under, with one-hour service, no signup and gaps on June 19 and July 3.

Lisa Park2m read
Greater New Mexico AMBUCS hosts first fundraiser in Albuquerque
Community

Greater New Mexico AMBUCS hosts first fundraiser in Albuquerque

Indoor beach volleyball at Charlie’s Sandbox helped Greater New Mexico AMBUCS raise awareness for Amtrykes, adaptive tricycles that give people with disabilities more mobility.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albuquerque hosts USA BMX national series stop at Duke City track
Community

Albuquerque hosts USA BMX national series stop at Duke City track

Duke City BMX drew nearly 2,000 fans and more than 1,200 riders, giving Albuquerque a national-stage sports weekend with local economic spillover.

Lisa Park2m read
Albuquerque program pays homeless workers, boosts housing and jobs
Community

Albuquerque program pays homeless workers, boosts housing and jobs

Albuquerque says paid street-cleaning jobs are moving unsheltered residents into housing and work, but the latest tally shows a smaller, tracked rollout than the city’s headline claim.

Sarah Chen2m read
Free parking helps downtown Albuquerque businesses near collapsed Bliss Building
Business

Free parking helps downtown Albuquerque businesses near collapsed Bliss Building

Free parking at the Copper Garage is giving downtown shoppers a short reprieve near 5th and Central, where the Bliss Building collapse still blocks access.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albuquerque Jewish sites vandalized, suspect arrested after back-to-back attacks
Community

Albuquerque Jewish sites vandalized, suspect arrested after back-to-back attacks

A man allegedly hit bulletproof doors at Congregation Albert and the JCC minutes apart, triggering hate-crime scrutiny and a fast police response.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albuquerque food truck owner warns of licensing delays hurting small businesses
Business

Albuquerque food truck owner warns of licensing delays hurting small businesses

A food truck owner says her May 5 license renewal was still stuck behind April filings, risking about $10,000 in Route 66 SummerFest sales.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allen wins Democratic primary, clears path to Bernalillo County reelection
Government

Allen wins Democratic primary, clears path to Bernalillo County reelection

Allen’s 45-point primary win all but secures a second term, but Bernalillo County voters still want answers on staffing, crime hot spots and the sheriff’s office DWI scandal.

James Thompson2m read
I-25 Comanche, Montgomery interchange rebuild takes visible shape in Albuquerque
Government

I-25 Comanche, Montgomery interchange rebuild takes visible shape in Albuquerque

Drivers are seeing new bridges, ramps and lane shifts at I-25 and Montgomery, with crews promising smoother merges but months of disruption still ahead.

James Thompson2m read
Bernalillo County brings back free Movies in the Park Friday night
Community

Bernalillo County brings back free Movies in the Park Friday night

Free Friday-night movies return June 5, with gates at 7 p.m., films at 8 p.m. and a rotating park lineup stretching across Albuquerque through July 31.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albuquerque BioPark opens 2026 zoo concert series with Eddie 9V
Community

Albuquerque BioPark opens 2026 zoo concert series with Eddie 9V

Eddie 9V launched the BioPark’s revamped zoo concerts in the Asia exhibit, where visitors heard blues and rock among orangutans, tigers and elephants.

Marcus Williams2m read