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Researchers seek to learn more about long-billed curlews

SANTA FE – Wildlife managers in New Mexico are working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and researchers elsewhere to learn more about long-billed curlews. The shorebird is ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque’s rapid transit system to begin operations

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials in New Mexico’s largest city said after false starts and delays, the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is scheduled to begin operations Saturday. The new s...

DATE: Nov 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico police discover third open-field death this month

GALLUP, N.M. â€“ New Mexico authorities have reported a man was found dead in Gallup, marking the third open-field death police responded to this month. The Gallup Independent ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BioPark Zoo, garden to open later on Friday because of weather

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials say the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden will open later than usual on Black Friday. The city of Albuquerque said the BioPark facil...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico to funnel more investments to in-state startups

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico will be investing more money in state-based businesses and startup companies as it attempts to spur development and diversify the economy. The State Inves...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Public land considered for New Mexico cemetery expansion

SOCORRO, N.M. – A small parcel of public land would be used for the expansion of a cemetery in central New Mexico under a proposal being considered by federal land managers. The B...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

First Hispanic woman to serve as U.S. ambassador dies

ALBUQUERQUE – The first Hispanic woman to serve as a U.S. ambassador has died. Mari-Luci Jaramillo died Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. She was 91. Jaramillo had served as amba...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health officials: Flu activity widespread in New Mexico

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials said flu activity already is widespread across the state and they’re recommending vaccinations to prevent spreading the illness. The Health ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico braces for more wind, wintery weather

ALBUQUERQUE – Road crews are preparing for wintery conditions that will move across New Mexico over the next couple of days. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuq...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Permits on sale in N.M. to harvest Christmas trees on federal land

ALBUQUERQUE – Christmas tree permits are now available at Bureau of Land Management offices around New Mexico. Federal land managers said the $5 permits will be sold in Albuquerqu...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque zoo welcomes baby ocelots

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s zoo is celebrating the births of two ocelots. Officials at the ABQ BioPark announced Tuesday that the kittens were born in October. Mammal C...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque launches operation targeting violent offenders

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials said they are launching a new operation that will target the 15 most violent criminal offenders in the city. The “Metro 15 Operation” announced...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News