Bringing Light to the Holidays This Christmas Eve, Albuquerque will come alive with color and warmth as the annual Balloon Glow lights up the night sky at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. This cherished community event, a local tradition for over three decades, offers families and visitors a unique way to celebrate the holiday season….
Upcoming Road Closures and Construction Timeline Residents, students, and visitors in Albuquerque should prepare for significant roadway changes as the intersection of Yale Blvd. and Mesa Vista Rd. will be closed from December 15 to December 23, 2025. This closure is part of a broader initiative to construct a new median at this busy intersection…
Flu Season Strikes Hard As the holiday season approaches, New Mexico is witnessing a significant uptick in flu activity, marking a troubling trend for residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the state’s flu activity is currently classified as ‘high,’ placing it among the top third of U.S. states for flu…
Rescue and Rehabilitation Success Story A remarkable journey culminated on December 17, 2025, as a rescued golden eagle, affectionately named Danny Boy, took up residence at the ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The eagle’s transition to the zoo was made possible through the collaborative efforts of local organizations, particularly Hawks Aloft, a nonprofit…
Busy Season Ahead for Albuquerque International Sunport As the holiday season approaches, the Albuquerque International Sunport is gearing up for a bustling travel period, with an estimated 266,000 travelers expected to pass through its gates between December 18 and January 3. This peak travel season is anticipated to be particularly hectic, with the Sunday following…
The City of Albuquerque is set to launch the Gateway Young Adult Housing & Treatment Navigation Center, a transformative initiative aimed at supporting young adults aged 18–25 as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. Located at 2424 San Mateo NE, the former San Mateo Inn will serve as a vital resource for this…
Historic Move-in Marks a New Era On December 19, 2025, the ABQ BioPark celebrated a significant milestone in wildlife conservation as nine Mexican gray wolves moved into their newly established Mexican Wolf Conservation Facility. This state-of-the-art facility, covering 4.5 acres of native bosque habitat, is designed specifically for the rehabilitation, breeding, and pre-release conditioning of…
Incident Overview A significant fire broke out on May 13 in Northeast Albuquerque, igniting around 5:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Nikanda NE, near Edith and Interstate 25. The blaze, which originated from a stack of pallets, quickly spread due to gusty winds and resulted in extensive damage, destroying two mobile homes, two semi-trailers,…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Traffic Safety On December 17, 2025, Santa Ana Pueblo and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) celebrated the groundbreaking of a significant $2.4 million project aimed at enhancing the safety of the intersection at N.M. 313 (Route 66) and Dove Road. This initiative is designed to address long-standing…
Tragic Incident Claims Life of Local Hero The Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue community is in mourning following the tragic death of 29-year-old firefighter Richard Hollingshead III, who died in a motorcycle accident while off-duty on Friday. His unexpected passing has left a significant impact on colleagues, friends, and family alike. Remembering a Dedicated Firefighter…