EDUCATION Staff at South Valley charter school joins Teamsters School is the first in New Mexico to forgo state's two teachers unions for representation
RAIL WARRIOR (USUALLY ROAD WARRIOR) Rail Runner turns 20: Some praise the train service while others say it鈥檚 a waste of money Rail Runner launched in 2006 and cost about $390 million to build; 'It provides a really valuable service to people who don鈥檛 have cars,' state employee says
MEDIA KRQE will end its CBS affiliation, switching to full-time Fox programming Channel 13 will drop CBS on Aug. 1 amid a rights-fee dispute; Hearst鈥檚 KOAT will pick up CBS on a new digital channel
NEWS New Mexico Supreme Court denies petition challenging state's universal childcare program Unanimous order means rules underpinning state-subsidized initiative will remain in place
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO CYFD drops NM teen at Texas border crossing 15-year-old American citizen united with mother in Mexico despite past abuse complaint
COURTS Federal court readies trial for former state House majority leader Complex trial to begin Aug. 3, five years after Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigned from office
EDUCATION As financial literacy expands, teachers head back to class APS enters its second year requiring personal finance course as more districts adopt similar policies
GEOFF GRAMMER/UP FRONT Jake's song: How a 96-year-old North Valley farm boy is enjoying his late-life star status Korean War veteran Jake Griego is bringing music, inspiration and smiles to New Mexico
JOURNAL SUMMER SERIES 'Charm of yesterday. Convenience of tomorrow' History, legend and dreams along Route 66
NEWS New Mexico again ranked worst in the nation for pedestrian deaths State had fallen to ninth in mid-year report but reclaimed top spot with end-of-year fatalities
ENERGY TXNM, Blackstone extend $11.5 billion sale deadline after regulatory setback Companies push closing date to May 2027 as they work to unwind an unauthorized stock sale
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Great Eck-spectations: Lobos adjusting to life as the Mountain West favorite in Eck's second year UNM is listed as the consensus betting favorite to win the league in Jason Eck's second year with program
REACTION TO JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Second DEA whistleblower files retaliation complaint Former agency contractor says he has to quit after backing agent who complained about 'fentanyl walking'
COURTS Federal judge tosses DOJ suit seeking state voter list Similar suits have been thrown out in at least 12 other states
NEWS Lindy鈥檚 Diner owners sue city over Bliss Building demolition Owners allege city officials rushed the demolition of the 120-year-old Bliss Building without due process
NEWS The last butterfly? Experts say hope floats Trio scours Sacramento Mountains in search of possibly extinct butterfly
REACTION TO JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Mourning fentanyl deaths: Families, people in recovery tell their stories DEA fentanyl 鈥榳alking鈥� controversy overshadows annual event in Rio Rancho to raise awareness of dangers of lethal drug
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB US underestimates peril if Los Alamos were to leak plutonium, study says An accident at the lab that produces America鈥檚 nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously estimated by the federal government, according to new research
COURTS Drug dealer says BCSO deputies shielded him from federal investigation A North Valley methamphetamine dealer testifies how two sheriff's deputies tipped him off to DEA probe to keep him as their own confidential informant
NEWS Haaland holds big cash advantage over Hull in New Mexico's open race for governor Latest reports show Democratic nominee with a roughly 7-to-1 cash edge over GOP opponent
ROAD WARRIOR Road to a smoother ride: Changes include 'Texas U-Turn' on I-25 interchange, demolition of old bridge Montgomery to Comanche project on schedule to be completed in spring 2027, according to NMDOT
JOURNAL SUMMER SERIES Faces of the Mother Road: While many of the places around Route 66 have faded, some characters remain From an 88-year-old gas station owner to a beloved steakhouse, meet the people keeping Route 66's spirit alive
NEWS 'History is not a single story': New Mexicans reflect on what it means to be an American What does it mean to be American in New Mexico? Historians reflect on 250 years
ENERGY New Mexico regulators order Blackstone, TXNM to unwind $400 million stock sale The commission voted 2-1 Thursday to follow a June recommendation from hearing examiners
NEWS New Mexico law streamlining in-home childcare among 20 new measures set to take effect Bills dealing with license plate readers, reading assessments will also hit the books this week
REACTION TO JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Governor calls for federal repayment as outrage simmers over fentanyl surge Lujan Grisham says she plans to push for White House meeting in coming days
REACTION TO JOURNAL INVESTIGATION A mother's grief turns to shock, anger over DEA's fentanyl strategy 'I鈥檓 angry. I鈥檝e been angry since I鈥檝e learned of this, the addiction, the crime, the loss of life,' 44-year-old Christy Chavez of Grants says
JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Wolf trapping on the rise in New Mexico Incidents, sometimes done to protect livestock, have led to amputations, injuries and death
'Slap in the face to New Mexico': Mayor says fentanyl strategy makes problem worse Keller seeks answers about controversial investigative practice of not seizing pills to catch bigger 'fish'
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO State GOP treasurer charged after fatal crash Bicyclist killed in crash; Kim Skaggs charged with leaving scene, evidence tampering
JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Feds allow deadly drugs to 'walk' onto Albuquerque streets Tactic in wiretap investigations target top-tier drug dealers, whistleblower and other reports allege; agent says DEA let shipments of 300,000 fentanyl pills proceed
JOURNAL SUMMER SERIES 鈥楪ateway to Route 66 in the Southwest鈥�: Travelers come to Tucumcari for nostalgic trip down famous highway Eastern plains community 'is a warm, welcoming, nostalgic beacon,' Blue Swallow Motel co-owner says, as travelers drive into New Mexico
NEWS Bipartisan legislation looks to tackle New World screwworm crisis Bill would create funding for research and staffing to battle the parasite
NEWS City releases top 10 list of 'Lazy Landlords' properties Rentals ranked by code violations, complaints and compliance history
NEWS FBI placed wiretaps on DWI officers鈥� phones Calls, texts show conspirators worried someone was clued into the sprawling bribery scheme
EDUCATION Facing years on a transplant list, an Albuquerque teacher's colleagues offered their livers 24-year Albuquerque Public Schools veteran will receive a new liver from a fellow teacher later this year
NEWS Records detail FBI moves to expose DWI scheme Undercover worked for FBI, used agency money in meetings with paralegal
NEWS Keller refuses to sign city budget over council spending in substitute bill Without veto, budget heads to state agency for full review
NEWS They鈥檙e off and running: Ruidoso races expected to boost Albuquerque economy Floods and fires forced Ruidoso Downs to relocate its entire 2026 racing season to Albuquerque, bringing an unexpected economic windfall to local businesses
NEWS BernCo approves $4.9M for pet adoption and education center Northeast Heights facility will funnel pets from the main county shelter for adoption in calmer setting
REAL ESTATE Loyola鈥檚 property lists for sale, signaling end of iconic Albuquerque diner The building, featured in 鈥楤reaking Bad鈥� and 鈥楤etter Call Saul,鈥� hit the market in February
EDUCATION New Mexico ranks 49th in the nation for child well-being, rising one spot from last year New Mexico State professor asks: 'Are the children in New Mexico healthier? Are they safer? Are they more connected to their families? Are they more successful in school than they were, say 5 years ago?'
ENERGY PRC hearing examiners recommend reversing $400 million TXNM stock sale to Blackstone Commissioners must still vote on whether to enforce the recommendation
UNM LOBOS BASKETBALL Push for the Pit: UNM, Visit Albuquerque make bid to host NCAA Tournament preliminary round games Does recent NCAA Tournament expansion open door for possible March Madness return?
TECHNOLOGY To reach Saturn鈥檚 moon, NASA needed a new heat shield. Sandia had the only place in the US to test it. A field of sun-tracking mirrors concentrated sunlight to 4,500 degrees
COURT New Mexico jury returns $13 million verdict in death of 'Star Trek' actor Nichelle Nichols Attorney: Verdict expected to be trimmed to $400,000 under state's Tort Claims Act
ECONOMY As teen jobs hit historic lows, Dion鈥檚 keeps the 鈥榟elp wanted鈥� sign up Report predicts only 790,000 summer jobs this year, one of the lowest tallies on record
PRIMARY ELECTION 2026 Haaland, Hull quickly shift focus to November after primary election victories Both gubernatorial nominees say they plan to run positive general election campaigns
PRIMARY ELECTION 2026 The race is set: Deb Haaland to face off against Gregg Hull in New Mexico鈥檚 open contest for governor Haaland posts decisive victory in Democratic primary; Hull wins three-way GOP primary
NEWS As New Mexico readies for primary election, more than 180,000 voters have already cast ballots Early vote turnout among registered Democrats, Republicans has surpassed recent primary levels
NEWS Councilors propose raising minimum wage to $15 an hour Proposed Albuquerque ordinance includes annual adjustments tied to housing costs, inflation
BOXING 'Stephanie won some rounds, but not six': Holm drops close majority decision to Han in WBA title fight The Albuquerque legend's title hopes dim after a controversial loss
COURTS NM Supreme Court orders disclosure of Albuquerque Public Schools records Contested document pertains to former Superintendent Winston Brooks' resignation in 2014
US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande The court accepts the recommendation to move forward with agreements first proposed last year by New Mexico, Texas, Colorado; Gov. Lujan Grisham says the agreement will provide clarity for water users and local communities
NEWS 'We want local, fresh food to be for everyone': Taos native now leads Santa Fe Farmers' Market Institute Syri Mongiello brings decade of experience to role overseeing the Railyard Pavilion and programs expanding fresh food access across Santa Fe
HEALTHCARE Lovelace, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico reach 4-year deal, averting coverage disruption Agreement ensures roughly 79,000 Lovelace patients with BCBSNM insurance can continue accessing health system鈥檚 services at in-network rates
CRIME APD identifies man shot by officers during Sunday night domestic violence call in SW Albuquerque Dwayne Wilson, 53, is charged with false imprisonment and aggravated battery, among other offenses
NEWS APD shoots, injures man during domestic violence call in SW Albuquerque Officers respond to a home Sunday evening after a woman reported an argument with a man who was armed with a gun
NEWS 'A time of reflection': ABQ woman visits France to help with creation of new WWI marker, honor son Joyce Paulsen visits World War I soldier's grave, digs up dirt to be placed inside marker heading to Arlington National Cemetery
