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Will my trash be picked up on Veterans Day? Your guide to local celebrations and closures

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, where a commemorative ceremony and concert follow at 10:30 a.m. Just up the road in Sandoval County, Rio Rancho hosts its own Veterans Day parade along Southern Boulevard starting at 10 a.m., leading into an 11 a.m. tribute ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Over at the University of New Mexico campus, the public is invited to a 10 a.m. memorial service at the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel honoring veterans and fallen alumni.

Albuquerque, NM · 7h

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We Ranked The 10 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One modest Albuquerque cafe on this list has its own official day, proclaimed by the Governor of New Mexico. Not a trophy. Not a plaque. A whole day. That cafe opened in 1963, and the James Beard Foundation later named it one of America’s Classics. I think that says a lot about how this state treats its small, unfussy kitchens.

New Mexico · 1d

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Advancements in tech, policy are forcing Albuquerque’s homeless out of public spaces

The bosque along the Rio Grande snakes through the heart of Albuquerque, creating about 22 miles of uninterrupted dirt trails. The dense and sprawling cottonwood tree canopy provides much needed respite from the unforgiving afternoon desert sun, clocking in around 5 to 7 degrees cooler than the city’s more developed areas in the summer.

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Emails reveal staff knew of controversial Halloween costumes at Albuquerque middle school

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a tradition to wear Halloween costumes at school, but a pair of costumes at an Albuquerque school is raising questions. Two middle school girls told school staff they dressed up as pimps for the school’s Halloween parade. KRQE News found a string of emails revealing one staff member not only […]

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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MON: Feds launch investigations into Albuquerque, Santa Fe schools’ gender identity policies, + More

Feds launch investigations into Albuquerque, Santa Fe schools’ gender identity policies – Matt Mondschein, Source New Mexico. The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it launched investigations into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Public School districts, alleging their gender-identity and expression policies violate federal family education and privacy law.

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Free food options on Veterans Day for those who served

Several restaurants and food establishments will be offering free or discounted meals and food for former and current service members on Veterans Day.

Albuquerque, NM · 9h

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New multigenerational community center opens on Albuquerque westside

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque’s 10th senior center opened its doors today. The Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center is located on Cibola Loop near Ellison Drive. It’s named after advocate Conway Wood, who worked to support adults for more than 60 years. He started advocating for this particular community center about 20 years ago. “We […]

Albuquerque, NM · 5h

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

Minnesota · 6d

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Heavy northern New Mexico rain now allows Albuquerque to restart using Rio Grande for city water supply

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After New Mexico’s hottest summer on record dried out the Rio Grande for months, recent storms are finally allowing Albuquerque to restart using the river for its city water supply. “It’s a big deal for us because our long-term resource management strategy relies on our use, our optimal and maximal use of […]

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Down under: Rio Rancho is refilling its aquifer, but some wells are still slipping

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho’s groundwater stopped sinking about a decade ago. But the recovery hasn’t reached every neighborhood, and shallow wells near the Rio Grande have dropped sharply in the last couple of years. Water levels fell from about 2005 to 2015, then...

Rio Rancho, NM · 8h

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Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections

Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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Deb Haaland’s Mother’s Love, Her Daughter’s Tribute, and a Historic Victory

Just moments after Deb Haaland's name flashed across the television screens on Election Night, declaring her as the projected winner of New Mexico's gubernatorial race, the standing-room-only crowd gathered in the ballroom of Route 66 Casino Hotel erupted in cheers. Moments later, the governor-elect entered the room, accompanied by family,...

New Mexico · 1d

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Dig Through 80s Toys, Antique Signs, and Bargain Furniture at This New Mexico Indoor Flea Market

Rare Smurf toys from the 1980s share space with swords, shoes, and appliances under one roof. That alone made me want to grab my keys. The walls are covered in antique signs. Woven southwestern pieces, leather goods, comic books, and vintage clothing fill the booths below them. I like how...

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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7 New Mexico Communities Experiencing Surprising Population Growth

One small New Mexico town throws a fall festival where pumpkins get launched across a field for fun. I love that kind of small-town weirdness. It also turns out that towns like that are quietly gaining new neighbors. A tech giant built a massive data center in a village that...

New Mexico · 3d

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New Mexico veterans encouraged to apply for free State Park passes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Parks Division and New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services are reminding veterans to apply for free lifetime passes State Park passes. “Veterans enrich our State Parks every single day, whether they are visiting with family, friends, or serving on our team,” State Parks Director Toby Velasquez said in […]

New Mexico · 9h

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Governor-elect Deb Haaland Names Honorary Transition Team And Inaugural Team

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Governor-elect Deb Haaland announced leaders of her transition and inaugural teams, including the Honorary Chair of the transition. These advisors will support Haaland in setting the foundation and executing a successful transition. “A record number of New Mexicans made their voices heard in this election in...

New Mexico · 9h

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New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them Dec. 31 and can choose coverage that keeps their doctors by Dec. 7 or by Feb. 28

New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them on Dec. 31, and Presbyterian Health Plan will not offer them in 2027. Medicare’s fall enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, and a second window for people whose plan is not renewed runs from Dec. 8 through Feb. 28. Which Presbyterian plans […]

New Mexico · 3d

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Albuquerque Cardiac Tech Firm Karoo Health Bolts for Denver, Eyes 80% of Staff There

1925 Blake St. — Approximate Location of Planned Denver Office. Karoo Health, a venture-backed cardiac health firm founded in Albuquerque, is moving its base to downtown Denver after signing a three-year office lease at 1925 Blake St. The startup, which launched in 2021 and partners with cardiology practices across the country, says it has outgrown its New Mexico roots and could no longer easily find the workforce it needed to keep growing.

Denver, CO · 11h

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After 73 years of service, Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center is closing its doors

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Affordable hearing aids, speech therapy, hearing tests and more – those were some of the services being offered by Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center, a local nonprofit. But after 73 years of serving the community, staff with the center say they have no choice but to close their doors. “That […]