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Bernalillo County man gets 69 years for abusing Honduran teen

Bernalillo County man gets 69 years for abusing Honduran teen

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Albuquerque officials warn of impersonator backing Project Jupiter data center

Albuquerque officials warn of impersonator backing Project Jupiter data center

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66 Diner reopens after Albuquerque health violations, employee fired
Business

66 Diner reopens after Albuquerque health violations, employee fired

66 Diner reopened under an Unsatisfactory tag after an orange-tag shutdown for cleanliness and food-storage problems. Management said it fired a new employee.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bernalillo County court warns of new text-message scam
Government

Bernalillo County court warns of new text-message scam

Scammers are texting fake unpaid-fine demands, attachments and QR codes that look official. The court says to call (505) 841-8151, not the link.

James Thompson1m read
Bernalillo County deputies seek missing 16-year-old Karla Vasquez in Tijeras
Community

Bernalillo County deputies seek missing 16-year-old Karla Vasquez in Tijeras

Deputies said 16-year-old Karla Vasquez was last seen near Mora Rd in Tijeras and urged anyone with information to call (505) 798-7000.

Lisa Park1m read
Albuquerque resident donates painting to honor fire rescue personnel
Community

Albuquerque resident donates painting to honor fire rescue personnel

Joseph LaForte brought an oil painting to Station 12, and Albuquerque Fire Rescue also noted a separate gift at Station 17 as residents showed support.

Lisa Park1m read
Driver dies after fleeing traffic stop, crashing on I-25 in Albuquerque
Community

Driver dies after fleeing traffic stop, crashing on I-25 in Albuquerque

A 23-year-old was ejected and later died after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing on I-25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico State Police said.

Lisa Park2m read
MDC employees urge Bernalillo County to replace jail leadership
Government

MDC employees urge Bernalillo County to replace jail leadership

More than 100 MDC officers pressed Bernalillo County to remove the warden, with AFSCME saying more than 1,000 signatures back the move.

Marcus Williams2m read
New Albuquerque market aims to boost Native American producers' sales
Business

New Albuquerque market aims to boost Native American producers' sales

A west-side Albuquerque market opened at 9521 Central Ave. NW to give Pueblo vendors a city sales foothold. It closed weeks later after too few sellers signed on.

Sarah Chen2m read
CYFD seeks three more group homes in Bernalillo County despite concerns
Government

CYFD seeks three more group homes in Bernalillo County despite concerns

CYFD is seeking three more foster group homes in Bernalillo County even as state reports warn of unsafe congregate care, staff shortages and too few family-style placements.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jurors deliberate in 2017 Albuquerque killing case cracked by DNA evidence
Government

Jurors deliberate in 2017 Albuquerque killing case cracked by DNA evidence

DNA from shell casings pulled a 2017 Albuquerque homicide back into court as jurors weighed felony murder charges nine years later.

Marcus Williams2m read
Flash flood warning issued for north central Bernalillo County
Community

Flash flood warning issued for north central Bernalillo County

A 3:26 p.m. warning sent storm runoff racing across north central Bernalillo County, with up to 1.75 inches already on the ground.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bernalillo County highlights property tax breaks for homeowners, veterans, seniors
Government

Bernalillo County highlights property tax breaks for homeowners, veterans, seniors

Bernalillo County homeowners, veterans, seniors and nonprofits can all miss tax breaks, including a veteran exemption of up to $10,000 off taxable value.

James Thompson4m read
Video shows deadly Albuquerque bus stop stabbing before homicide arrest
Community

Video shows deadly Albuquerque bus stop stabbing before homicide arrest

Security video captured the fatal stabbing at an Albuquerque ART stop near Central and Louisiana. Police are treating the death as a homicide.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bernalillo County wins $1.5 million EPA grant for cleanup coalition
Government

Bernalillo County wins $1.5 million EPA grant for cleanup coalition

Bernalillo County won a $1.5 million EPA grant to lead a cleanup coalition, aiming to turn neglected parcels into jobs, redevelopment and healthier neighborhoods.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tijeras Cultural Corridor education exhibit opens at Singing Arrow Community Center
Education

Tijeras Cultural Corridor education exhibit opens at Singing Arrow Community Center

Expanded displays, site models and an interactive kiosk now turn Singing Arrow Community Center into a hands-on Tijeras Corridor lesson for southeast Albuquerque families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albuquerque fire marshals release July 4 fireworks report
Government

Albuquerque fire marshals release July 4 fireworks report

Albuquerque firefighters logged 877 fireworks calls to 311 in one night, as marshals released a July 4 report and county officials weighed tougher enforcement.

James Thompson2m read
New Mexico tops nation again in pedestrian fatalities
Community

New Mexico tops nation again in pedestrian fatalities

New Mexico logged 91 pedestrian deaths in 2025, with nearly half in the Albuquerque area. Bernalillo County and city plans point to network gaps and high-crash corridors.

Marcus Williams2m read
Structural damage delays Bernalillo County bridge project downtown Albuquerque
Government

Structural damage delays Bernalillo County bridge project downtown Albuquerque

Structural damage has kept Silver Street closed at Alvarado Square since July 2025, delaying Bernalillo County’s bridge project downtown.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bernalillo County deputies deliver school supplies to 32 families
Community

Bernalillo County deputies deliver school supplies to 32 families

Deputies filled more than 70 backpacks for 32 Bernalillo County families, helping 76 children with paper, pencils, glue and notebooks before school starts.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bernalillo County approves $1.08 billion budget with worker pay increase
Government

Bernalillo County approves $1.08 billion budget with worker pay increase

Bernalillo County commissioners approved a $1.08 billion budget that includes worker raises, continuing a pattern of pay fixes aimed at keeping county staff on the job.

James Thompson2m read
Bernalillo County speed camera racks up hundreds of tickets
Government

Bernalillo County speed camera racks up hundreds of tickets

Hundreds of Bernalillo County drivers have already been cited by a new speed camera, with fines reaching $100. The county started with a warning period before tickets began.

James Thompson1m read
Bear keeps entering Tijeras home, prompting neighborhood wildlife concerns
Community

Bear keeps entering Tijeras home, prompting neighborhood wildlife concerns

A Tijeras bear has opened doors, stolen food and carried off a yoga mat, while neighbors report more bears killing llamas, chickens and raiding trash.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court hosts Resource Day for treatment help
Healthcare

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court hosts Resource Day for treatment help

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court opened its courtyard to the public for Resource Day, connecting visitors with treatment help, work support and food assistance.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Bernalillo County firefighters respond to brush fire in South Valley
Community

Bernalillo County firefighters respond to brush fire in South Valley

Bernalillo County Fire rushed to a brush fire near 2nd and Shirk Lane around noon, with high winds raising the risk for nearby South Valley homes.

Marcus Williams2m read
South Valley teen prepares steers for Bernalillo County Fair auction
Community

South Valley teen prepares steers for Bernalillo County Fair auction

RaeAnna Gallegos is feeding and tracking three steers before fair day, where months of work end in judging and an auction at Expo New Mexico.

Lisa Park5m read
Bernalillo County weighs whether speed cameras are making roads safer
Government

Bernalillo County weighs whether speed cameras are making roads safer

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County already have speed cameras on the road. The key question now is whether lower speeds and fewer speeders are translating into safer intersections.

Marcus Williams4m read
Bernalillo County gets $1.5 million to assess brownfield sites
Government

Bernalillo County gets $1.5 million to assess brownfield sites

County crews will inspect 55 brownfield sites, with early cleanup targets at 707 Bridge Blvd. and 6313 4th St. NW.

James Thompson2m read
Bernalillo County approves $4 million MDC medical budget increase
Government

Bernalillo County approves $4 million MDC medical budget increase

Bernalillo County commissioners added $4 million for MDC medical care after travel nurses pushed jail staffing to 38% contract workers, far above UNM Hospital’s 10% systemwide rate.

James Thompson2m read
UNM Hospital to end care at Bernalillo County jail in 2027
Healthcare

UNM Hospital to end care at Bernalillo County jail in 2027

UNM Hospital will stop caring for detainees at MDC in July 2027, and Bernalillo County is already mapping the handoff to a new provider.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Bernalillo County Route 66 plan balances growth and rural character
Government

Bernalillo County Route 66 plan balances growth and rural character

The East Route 66 plan lets Bernalillo County steer new growth in the East Mountains while protecting rural character. A 2020 update widened the corridor to about 7 miles.

James Thompson6m read