Wednesday night Albuquerque city councilors agreed to ask the state to fund an outdoor playscape at the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Councilors are asking for $4 million. It’s a project the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum has been eyeing for years and that dream could soon become reality.

After temperatures warmed up a little bit Wednesday in New Mexico, we'll see them cool down a little bit again Thursday.

The New Mexico state agency tasked with investigating police misconduct was slated to meet Wednesday to discuss its autonomy, but the meeting has been scrapped for unknown reasons.

WalletHub released its study on the best and worst metro areas for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) professionals. The study cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

The City of Albuquerque has reclaimed the top spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s annual list of “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker – Big Cities.”

Federal law enforcement are looking for a New Mexico man, according to Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers. The suspect is Herschel Bluehorse and he is wanted for several sex charges. Bluehorse faces three counts of criminal sexual penetration,

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An extreme cold warning has been issued for most of New Mexico through Tuesday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are expected across the state. Cold wind chills can increase the risk for hypothermia and frost bite if precautions are not taken when being outside.

"Las Cruces is thrilled to be once again recognized as a top film-making destination in New Mexico and America,” President of Film Las Cruces and State Senator Jeff Steinborn said. “With our generous 40% film incentive and amazing locations, crew and culture, we have a lot to offer filmmakers."

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave her annual State of the State address after lawmakers convened for the state's 60-day legislative session.

The James Beard Awards announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on Jan. 22, with four New Mexico chefs on the list. James Beard Foundation, who runs the awards, is a nonprofit who supports and elevates restauranteurs in the United States. This is the 35th anniversary of the awards, which were established in 1990.

The unanimous opinion, in response to a request from state Attorney General Raúl Torrez, reinforces the state’s position as having some of the most liberal abortion laws in the country