Legislators Respond to Rising Juvenile Crime Rates As New Mexico gears up for its 2026 legislative session, the spotlight is firmly on juvenile crime, with lawmakers advocating for significant policy changes. In a recent six-hour listening session in Las Cruces, Republican legislators gathered testimonies from a diverse group of stakeholders, including police officers, school leaders,…
Deployment Overview and Objectives In a strategic move to combat escalating crime rates, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorized the deployment of the National Guard to assist the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in June 2025. This initiative, prompted by an emergency request from APD, aimed to address the rampant fentanyl crisis and rising juvenile…
Overview of the Upcoming Heat Wave Residents and visitors to Albuquerque should prepare for an uncharacteristically warm weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to record highs. A strong ridge of high pressure has settled over the southwestern United States, resulting in unusually warm and dry conditions. This weather pattern is likely to push daytime temperatures…
Incident Details On December 19, 2025, a motorcyclist tragically lost their life following a collision with a car at the intersection of Menaul Blvd. and University Blvd. NE around 12:30 PM. Responding to the scene, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) provided immediate medical assistance, but unfortunately, the rider succumbed to…
Details of the Incident The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred at the intersection of Menaul Boulevard NE and University Boulevard NE. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on December 20, 2025, when a gray 2014 Jeep, making a left turn from westbound Menaul to southbound University, collided…
Increased Demand as the Holidays Approach As the holiday season draws near, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is preparing for its busiest time of the year. With an expected volume surge, the USPS is set to process an astounding 88 million packages daily in December, a significant increase from the standard 60 million. This…
Severe Conditions Prompt Unprecedented Warning Forecasters have issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) fire weather warning for parts of Colorado’s Front Range, signaling severe fire danger due to a dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds and critically dry conditions. This warning, a first for the state, comes as strong winds are expected to reach gusts…
Second Weekend of Festivities Kicks Off This weekend marks the return of the Albuquerque Rail Yards Holiday Market, running from Saturday to Sunday, December 20-21, 2025. The market, which has become a staple in the community, aims to limit traffic congestion while providing an expanded platform for local businesses to showcase their products. Last weekend,…
Significant Changes in Cannabis Regulation New Mexico’s cannabis industry is on the brink of transformation following President Trump’s recent executive order aimed at reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. This landmark decision acknowledges the drug’s medicinal potential and could pave the way for significant economic benefits for local dispensaries and…
Introduction to the Volcano View Trail Albuquerque has made a significant stride in enhancing its outdoor recreation spaces with the completion of the Volcano View Trail, a 6.5-mile natural-surface trail. This new addition is the first phase of a broader West Mesa Trails Plan, which aims to create a comprehensive 25-mile trail network connecting residents…