Albuquerque Journal
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- UNM and red-hot Boise State collide in a key Mountain West clash that could shake up the standings in the season’s stretch run.
- Only a few weeks after getting their staff back to full strength, the Lobos are in the market for another assistant.
- State justices affirm Steven Valdez’s murder conviction and life sentence in the killing of his girlfriend.
- Las Cruces providers tell U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez they are worried immigration crackdowns are deterring domestic and sexual violence survivors from seeking help.
- Program still has $140,000 to help small businesses cover window repair costs after vandalism.
- From long-shot bets to Super Bowl stage, Seahawks and Patriots collide again. Who really has the edge in this unlikely rematch?
- From dragon fantasy in Albuquerque to poetry, memoir and history in Taos and Las Cruces, these readings bring stories to life.
- A $2 million grant is funding free broadband tech training to bring reliable high-speed internet to New Mexico’s most remote communities.
- Defense attorney says there are weaknesses in the state's evidence and that Busfield will fight the charge.
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to have sale hearings in May, will continue to accept public comments on deal.
- Police say four people repeatedly targeted Ulta Beauty stores in Albuquerque over two years, with nearly $50,000 in goods stolen.
- A Tesuque woman and her dog were stuck in deep snow near Ski Santa Fe Tuesday — a new drone and ski patroller teamed up to find them.
- The former police chief said, “Crime is unpredictable and trends change, but we must adapt to those changes and stay ahead of safety as much as possible.”
- For the second year in a row, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law a bushel of fast-tracked bills passed by state lawmakers during the opening stanza of a legislative session.
- Six of the people featured say they thought they were attending a nonpartisan event for American Indian Day at the Roundhouse.
- Patty Griffin’s tour stops in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, weaving songs of pain, loss, hope and quiet transformation.
- Sandia rolls La Cueva 65-38, all but locking up 2-5A as young Matadors look like a serious Class 5A title threat again.
- In finishing up their portal class, the Lobos added another onetime highly-touted recruit – this time on special teams.
- From 'Sweet and Juicy' to a new Netflix special, Sheng Wang turns everyday life into low-key, thoughtful comedy at The Lensic on Feb. 7.
- A mumps outbreak, clashing parents and hard choices. See how 'Eureka Day' turns school board drama into sharp, relatable theater.
- From icy Eagle Rock Lake to the Gila and Jemez, see where trout, bass and crappie are hitting now in New Mexico’s fishing report
- Utah State stunned the Lobos in the Pit. Was it just one bad night, or a game plan other Mountain West teams can copy?
- A mid-century modern Sandia Heights dwelling tied to the Sandia Peak Tramway, ballooning legend Ben Abruzzo and actor Jack Black is under contract after four months on the market for nearly $1.9 million.
- UNM hits season low in 3s, gets roughed up at home in similar fashion to how Lobos did it to Aggies a year ago.
- A 46-year-old man was shot and killed after allegedly breaking into a Tres Piedras home, state police say; investigation continues.
- A Taos-based outdoor recreation startup and a Denver telecom innovator each won $10,000 at CNM Ingenuity’s Ski Lift Pitch competition at Taos Ski Valley, highlighting New Mexico’s growing entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem.
- A new city of Albuquerque program announced Tuesday is intended to help businesses along Central by awarding grants for fresh exterior paint jobs and large-scale murals to brighten up the street ahead of the Route 66 centennial.
- Congress repealed a measure that allowed U.S. senators to sue the Justice Department and receive $500,000 or more for subpoenaed phone records.
- About 19,500 legal immigrants could lose SNAP under federal rule changes. New Mexico will offer one-time aid to help cover the gap.
- A proposed ordinance that would have put restrictions on short-term rentals in Albuquerque failed in the City Council on Monday, the third time such a policy has floundered.
- Discover 7 New Mexico events this week, from Ski Rancho Rodeo to Patty Griffin, flamenco and the Philharmonic.
- Lawmakers reached the halfway point of the 30-day legislative session on Wednesday, with high-profile bills dealing with immigration and road funding already headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk for final approval.
- Las Cruces councilors expand authority for non-commissioned police service aides to investigate minor-injury crashes and issue citations.
- UNM women complete season sweep of Wyoming behind clutch 3s and strong defense, pulling into a tie for fourth in the Mountain West.
- Step into a wintry Russia where folklore, faith and fear collide in Katherine Arden’s atmospheric novel.
- Aggies win by 20 as Lobos drop to third in Mountain West.
- No. 1 Rio Rancho pulls away late from No. 2 Cleveland in a physical, state tourney-style battle that shakes up 1-5A hoops.
- With seven new signees, the Lobos' class of 2026 rests at 31 players.
- Top back Danny Amaro leads wave of New Mexico athletes signing with in-state Division II programs and beyond.
- For over half a century, the Mesilla Valley nonprofit hosted arts and education programs, managed a long-running and popular Renaissance faire, and saved a historic theater from demolition.
- Eldorado legend Roy Sanchez will coach the East team in the McDonald’s All-American Game as NM standouts ink Division II futures.
- A suspected explosive device was safely removed from a Savers thrift store Tuesday after workers discovered it among donated items, Las Cruces police said.
- A man reportedly armed with a weapon was killed by Albuquerque police after a lengthy SWAT standoff Tuesday on Interstate 40 near Eubank.
- The City Council approved a 12-month sobriety housing program using opioid settlement dollars, aiming to move 25 people from streets to stable homes.
- A 46-year-old man died at MDC one week after booking. Cause of death is unknown as investigators review what happened.
- The highest-profile climate change bill under consideration during this year’s 30-day legislative session passed its first Senate committee hearing Tuesday. The legislation could allow state to enforce emission limits on data centers.
- The business' last day was Tuesday, during which several Albuquerque residents stopped by for one more serving of carne asada fries.
- Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder and conspiracy in the New Year’s Day killing of Alexander Wilson in Downtown ABQ.
- The New Mexico Senate passed a bill Tuesday that could shut down immigration detention centers in the state, successfully sending the legislation to the governor’s desk after nearly a decade of failed attempts.
- Explore Explora’s adults-only 'Science of Wine' night, with local wineries, hands-on experiments and VIP tastings that often sells out fast.
