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Albuquerque voters approve measure elevating ACS director to chief level

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque voters approved a measure that elevates the Albuquerque Community Safety director to a chief-level position. With the change, the mayor will need to nominate an Albuquerque Public Safety Chief, and the Albuquerque City Council will decide whether to confirm them, much like how the Albuquerque Police Department and Fire Rescue […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Incumbents hold strong, new faces emerge in East Mountains election

By Rodd Cayton — East Mountains voters have made their preferences known, selecting local and state representatives for the next two or four years. District 5 Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, a Democrat, fended off a challenge from Republican Thomas Riley. Preliminary information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office shows Olivas with 33,833 votes to Riley’s 21,877.

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d
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Sandia Area starts construction on new branches in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union started construction on two new branches in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, slated to open in late 2027. The expansion will bring Sandia Area's total branch count to nine. The Albuquerque branch will be located at 1105 Snow Vista SW, and the Rio Rancho branch will be located at 4551 Safelite NE, near U.S. 550.

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Touro Dental Health Honors Veterans with Free Dental Care and Veterans Day Luncheon

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Touro Dental Health is honoring veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families through its annual Smiles for Veterans initiative, providing complimentary dental services throughout the month of November. The program offers free dental exams, X-rays, and preventive cleanings to eligible veterans, service members, and their family...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d
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Melzer’s new book, “A History of New Mexico in 100 Objects”

It’s a hefty chunk of a book, a little more than an inch thick and topping out at 100 chapters and 489 pages. Don’t let the stats about “A History of New Mexico in 100 Objects” scare you though — the latest book by local historian and author Richard Melzer offers readers two ways to explore the state’s history.

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Democrats dominate Bernalillo County election results

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election as county assessor.

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d

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Flipped by 334 votes: Democrats take the Sandoval County Commission

By Kevin Hendricks — A 334-vote margin just handed Democrats control of the Sandoval County Commission. Democrat Frank Smith Jr. edged out Republican Edwin Linson 7,983 to 7,649 for the District 3 seat Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Smith replaces term-limited Republican Commissioner Mike Meek, and his win flips the board to a Democratic majority.

Sandoval County, NM · 2d

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UNM Students Unearth New Mexico Ruins That Rewrite Pueblo History

She almost missed it. The brush was moving on its usual rhythm — short strokes, careful angle, eyes down — when the soil gave up something that had no business surviving centuries of freeze and thaw and the slow crush of collapsing adobe: a rosary, intact, its beads still strung, resting inside a wall that hadn’t seen daylight since long before anyone alive could remember.

New Mexico · 3d

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Joseph Rowland wins sheriff’s race; new commissioners

With unofficial numbers in, as of Wednesday morning, most of the challenged local races in the 2026 General Election are favoring Republicans, and it looks like one New Mexico House of Representatives incumbent may be on her way out. The race between the incumbent, Republican Tanya Mirabal Moya and Democrat...

Valencia County, NM · 2d

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Bernalillo County Seeks Artists for $200K Memorial Honoring Medal of Honor Hero

Bernalillo County is on the hunt for a New Mexico artist to design a new monumental sculpture honoring Chief Warrant Officer Richard Rocco, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who grew up in Albuquerque's South Valley. The county arts board is now accepting submissions for what officials are calling the Richard Rocco Memorial Public Art Project, with a budget that includes everything from artist design to fabrication, transportation, and installation.

Bernalillo County, NM · 4d

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New Mexico to host information events on federal Medicaid changes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With federal Medicaid changes approaching and SNAP changes already in effect this year, the New Mexico Health Care Authority is urging residents to learn what they must do to protect their benefits. Story continues below. News: San Juan County residents feeling weight of second round...

New Mexico · 4d

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Albuquerque BioPark River of Lights returns with 50 new sculptures

River of Lights returns to the Albuquerque BioPark for its 29th holiday light show with 50 new light sculptures.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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Haaland Makes Closing Argument at Albuquerque Rally Ahead of Election Day

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) made her closing argument to voters Monday evening at La Cueva High School in northeast Albuquerque, urging supporters to turn out for Election Day. Haaland, who launched her campaign for governor of New Mexico on February 11, 2025, reflected...

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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Do you need to vote in every race on your ballot?

So-called "undervoting" is permitted.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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‘I want to be here to support my community’: Voters turn out for NM general election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Voters have been flocking to polls across the state, casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm election. KRQE News spoke with a few voters about what brought them out to the polls on Tuesday. “According to what’s going on in the world right now, I think it’s a crucial time for […]

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Testing church/state separation, Albuquerque megachurch endorses Hull, Cunningham

Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging in politics by telling congregants of his Legacy Church to vote for Gregg Hull and Greg Cunningham, Republicans ru nning for governor and Congress, respectively, in next week’s elections.

Albuquerque, NM · 8d

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New Mexico gubernatorial candidates give last pitch on eve of election

The major party candidates vying to become the next governor of New Mexico are each set to host a rally ahead of Election Day.

New Mexico · 4d

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Bugarium reopens at Albuquerque BioPark

The Albuquerque BioPark’s Bugarium has reopened after a major renovation project funded by voters a decade ago.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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NM Gas Company work to impact traffic on Bridge Blvd. near 5 Points

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic flow will be adjusted at the intersection of Bridge Boulevard SW and 5 Points Road SW on Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon while New Mexico Gas Company performs maintenance work in the center of the intersection. During the work, eastbound traffic will not be able to turn north, […]

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines

By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines.

Sandoval County, NM · 4d