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Three killed, one airlifted after Albuquerque crash
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Three people were killed and a fourth airlifted with severe burns after a speeding 2013 Infiniti ran a red light, hit trees and caught fire in northwest Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque Fiesta Holds Special Shapes Rodeo
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Balloon festivals in Albuquerque and Japan are showcasing mass ascensions, international pilots, special-shaped balloons and evening glow events, with flights subject to weather. Albuquerque’s program also features a first: Jonathan Trappe’s planned flight using a 94-balloon helium cluster.
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Jury Convicts Man in Albuquerque Crash That Paralyzed Teen
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An Albuquerque jury convicted Austin Jones of reckless driving causing great bodily injury after he pursued street racers in September 2024 and crashed into a 19-year-old woman, leaving her paralyzed. Prosecutors called the crash a road-rage incident and said the conviction holds Jones accountable for the devastating harm.
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George Strait Set to Headline Three-Day Albuquerque Festival
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Boots In The Park will expand to three days at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, May 14–16, 2027, with George Strait, Jason Aldean and Zach Top headlining. The full lineup also includes Brooks & Dunn, Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam and other artists spanning generations of country music; Strait’s set will be his first New Mexico performance since 2013 and his only festival appearance of 2027.
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Cornell Bans All Fraternity Parties For The Rest Of Academic Year
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Albuquerque opens new $25M quantum lab in innovation district
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— Sep 29, 2026
Roadrunner Quantum Lab, a 35,000-square-foot $25M state-backed hub in Albuquerque’s Innovation District, opens with Diraq, IonQ, QuEra, national labs and other tenants.
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Sam Okafor
Twenty five million is a lot to drop on quantum research when basic city services still feel underfunded around here.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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New Mexico selects firm for fairgrounds redevelopment plan
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New Mexico selected Albuquerque-based Hartman + Majewski Design Group to develop a detailed plan for redeveloping the State Fairgrounds, potentially including housing, parks, commercial space, pedestrian improvements and a stadium; the project is projected to support about 940 jobs annually over 30 years. The state expects to choose an anchor developer in December, while some residents and community groups have raised concerns about traffic, affordability, displacement and the proposed stadium.
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Three Balloon Calls During Albuquerque Fiesta
Weather
— Sep 29, 2026
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta relies on volunteers, meteorologists and pilots to coordinate safe launches before dawn. In Marine, favorable weather allowed balloons to fly during the town’s annual glow for the first time in several years, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.
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Balloon Fiesta Sees Multiple Safety Incidents
Weather
— Oct 3, 2026
A hot-air balloon carrying two people became entangled in power lines in northeast Albuquerque during the International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday. Both occupants were reported uninjured and were safely removed after crews secured the scene.
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Jessica Simpson Spotted With Musician Thomas Eisenhood
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— Oct 6, 2026
Jessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were photographed together at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, appearing affectionate during a morning outing—their first public appearance together amid reports they began dating earlier this year. Simpson separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage; they share three children.
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Attachment styles, not chemistry, run the chase-and-withdraw trap
Attachment strategies—not chemistry or character—drive the chase-and-withdraw pattern that keeps couples stuck.
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New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Faces Late-Week Storm Risk
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
High pressure is bringing mostly clear, warmer-than-average weather that should favor Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta through midweek, with only isolated storms possible over higher terrain. Showers, thunderstorms and breezier conditions are expected to increase Sunday into Monday as the weather pattern shifts.
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Statue of Jeffrey Epstein Appears at Albuquerque City Hall
Reporting
— Jul 2, 2020
Anonymous protesters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have mordantly trolled President Donald Trump over his fight for the preservation of the Confederate legacy. A life-sized statue appeared outside of Albuquerque City Hall…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Albuquerque DA Refusing to Enforce Governor’s Suspension of 2nd Amendment Rights: ‘Clearly Unconstitutional’
Reporting
— Sep 10, 2023
As a lawsuit is challenging the headline-grabbing order issued by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that banned legal gun owners from carrying their weapons in and around Albuquerque, a top prosecutor says he wants…
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Albuquerque man charged with murder after deadly fight over spicy enchiladas
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— Sep 2, 2026
Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, 22, was arrested and charged with open murder after a family gathering in Albuquerque ended with the fatal shooting of his cousin Nathaniel Cavazos during a dispute over the spiciness of green chile enchiladas. Authorities say Cavazos was shot multiple times as he walked away after a confrontation, and Gutierrez allegedly shouted, “We’re family” before firing; he later surrendered to police.
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Farmers in a Bad Place as Rio Grande Dries Up
Reporting
— Jul 24, 2022
Part of the Rio Grande River that flows through Albuquerque, New Mexico — and supplies farmers in the area — has run dry amid a drought slamming the Southwest. “We’re pretty much out of water at this point,” Jason…
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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 2h
Widespread U.S. Flight Diversions Aug 9–10
Travel
— Aug 7, 2026
In August 2026, several US flights diverted to alternate airports—SWA379 to Albuquerque, SKW6259 to San Angelo, AA3134 to Phoenix, SKW5595 to Indianapolis, and SKW6375 to Tucson—without publicly disclosed reasons.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Another Alleged ‘Queer’ Tesla Vandal Charged In Connection With GOP Firebombing
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— Apr 15, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged a self-professed “queer scientist” linked to the firebombing of a Tesla dealership and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque. The suspect…
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High School Principal Axed After Prom Is Marred by ‘Disgusting Spectacle’ Featuring a Drag Queen
Opinion
— May 1, 2024
A high school principal in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been fired during an investigation into a drag queen performance at prom. According to NBC News , Irene Cisneros, the principal at Atrisco Heritage Academy High…
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Democratic Gov Deploys National Guard To Sanctuary City Over ‘Fentanyl Crisis And Juvenile Crime’
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— Apr 9, 2025
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently approved the deployment of the state’s National Guard personnel to support Albuquerque, a sanctuary city reeling under criminal activity. Grisham signed an…
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Police Arrest 3 in Child Murder Case that Prompted New Mexico Governor’s Unconstitutional Gun Ban
Reporting
— Sep 23, 2023
Albuquerque police have arrested three men allegedly responsible for shooting 11-year-old Froylan Villegas, whose death earlier this month led New Mexico’s governor to ban all gun owners from carrying firearms in…
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Marriage fails as a translation problem, not missing love
Most 'we fell out of love' stories are two people speaking real care in dialects the other cannot hear.
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DOJ IG launches probe into DEA fentanyl tactics
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— Aug 17, 2026
The Justice Department’s inspector general announced a nationwide review of DEA policies and risk-mitigation practices, with a focus on the last two years and special scrutiny of New Mexico’s fentanyl investigations. The inquiry follows reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl to reach the streets to bolster larger cases, including a 74,000-pill Albuquerque shipment, raising alarms about public safety and accountability.
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2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records
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— Sep 7, 2026
Arizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.
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Rockies place Freeland on 15-day IL with cervical radiculopathy
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— Aug 24, 2026
The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with a pinched nerve in his neck, retroactive to last Friday, and recalled right-hander Mason Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque to join the rotation. Freeland, who also dealt with shoulder issues earlier this season, is 4-10 with a 6.37 ERA, and Adams will make his major league debut to fill the rotation vacancy.
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US Cities Pilot Rest in Red Rewards Drivers
Auto
— Aug 29, 2026
U.S. cities like Albuquerque and Portland have piloted an incentive-based rest-on-red program that gives law-abiding drivers earlier greens by coordinating signals with posted speeds, resulting in fewer red-light stops and a drop in crashes and injuries on busy corridors. Officials describe the approach as a 'virtual speed bump' that motivates safe driving by linking speed to signal timing and showing noticeable improvements on routes such as Lead and Coal avenues and Southeast Powell Boulevard.
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Shreveport drives 83 adoptions as regional shelter surge continues
Lifestyle
— Aug 31, 2026
Shelters and rescues are promoting adoptable pets across the region: Dolly the shy 1-year-old cat at Berkshire Humane Society needs a quiet home with no other cats, Sassafras the 3-month-old puppy at Caddo Parish Animal Services is vaccinated and ready for training, Leia and Teddi the dogs at Cross My Paws in Albuquerque are seeking forever homes, and Sara the 6-month-old terrier mix at Pawsitive Place Rescue in Tyler is up for adoption or fostering after being found abandoned; the Groom for Good program at Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery aims to boost rescue awareness and provide grooming support to adoptable dogs.
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Would Supreme Court Protect Your Lightsaber In A Time Far, Far Away?
Harold Hutchison · 6 min · 2h
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