Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use
1,273 Views   SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
BioPark gorilla welcomes baby to the world
805 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque BioPark Zoo welcomed a brand new baby gorilla to the world Wednesday morning. Samantha gave birth to her baby at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday. The zoo reports Samantha and her baby are doing well and have started nursing.
Mora County flooding death blamed on drunk driver
1,241 Views   MORA COUNTY, N.M. — A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with the alleged homicide of a 64-year-old man found in a truck swept away by flood waters.
New Mexico ranked as the second-nerdiest U.S. state
705 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Calling all nerds, geeks, and friends of the fandom, there are more of you than we may have realized: A Lombardo Homes survey ranked New Mexico as the second nerdiest state in the U.S.
Solar-powered car stops to soak up the sun in Albuquerque
1,346 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –A custom-built, solar-powered car was on display at Explora Sunday, soaking up the sun on a brief stop in the Duke City. “We took a two-year design cycle, a year spent designing it and a year spent building,” said Evan Travis University of Michigan student.
Rail Runner Express expansion begins Aug. 1
1,157 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’re commuting between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, you may feel more apt to park the car as the Rail Runner Express is expanding beginning Monday.
3 dead following burn scar flooding in northern New Mexico
1,154 Views   LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Authorities have now confirmed three people died after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar near Las Vegas. Two women were found dead on Thursday, July 21. Officials with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said they were found in different places along the Tecolote Creek channel.
Rio Grande runs dry in Albuquerque amid dry conditions
1,226 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The problems continue for the Rio Grande, sandy river beds and shallow streams are now throughout the metro. The Rio Grande river hasn’t ran dry through Albuquerque since the 80s and many people can hardly believe their eyes.
New 988 suicide hotline launches nationwide
2,043 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The new suicide prevention hotline number “988” is rolling out across the country.  “We support about 10,000 calls a month currently,” said Wendy Linebrink-Allison.
PNM events to assist ABQ, Los Lunas customers with past-due bills
982 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’re struggling with paying for utilities, PNM wants to help. PNM will be hosting two free assistance events this week. The first event is July 13, from 12-2 p.m., at the Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Road SW in Albuquerque. The second event is July 14, from 1-3 p.m., at […]
