Albuquerque Journal

Amalie Coffee Co. feels the love after four months on Central Avenue

The shop, located near the University of New Mexico, draws crowds with baklava, knafeh and seasonal lattes.

Emptying the Notebook: Lobos offense stalls in one of season's biggest moments in road loss at Nevada

Squandered opportunity, updated MW Tournament seeding probabilities, Hall's new record and more.

New Mexico’s Brycon joins $13 billion national contractor HITT

Company leaders hope the acquisition will boost high-tech, semiconductor projects and expand career opportunities and construction reach across the Southwest and beyond.

NMDOT moves ahead with $8M plan to raise Gorge Bridge rails

Despite leadership change, New Mexico keeps its commitment to higher Rio Grande Gorge Bridge railings and suicide deterrents.

Interstate 40 trade corridor project kicks off in ABQ

Bernalillo County hosted a groundbreaking in the South Valley for phase one of the Interstate 40 TradePort Corridor, which is designed to strengthen supply chains, reduce congestion at the ports and modernize how goods move across the United States.

A haunting family story born in the atomic west

From Trinity’s fallout to a New Mexico school underground, “Nuclear Family” traces how the bomb reshaped one family and a region.

From Himalayan journeys to kids’ opera magic in NM

Author talks, a superhero octopus rescue and women’s stories of truth-telling bring books to life across New Mexico this week.

UNM stumbles late in costly loss at Nevada

UNM falls at Nevada, slipping in Mountain West race as late shots miss the mark. Jake Hall sets a freshman scoring record.

Clashing views after Trump’s fiery State of the Union

President Donald Trump touts the economy and health care in the State of the Union speech, while four of New Mexico's five lawmakers boycott the event.

UNM eyeing elusive team title sweep at Mountain West Indoor Track & Field championships

While UNM’s women’s team won last year’s indoor league title, the Lobo men have not done so since 2015 – the last time both teams claimed indoor titles in the same meet.

John Santoru, CEO of Holmans USA, dies at 58

John Santoru, the president and CEO who helped build Holmans USA into a nationally recognized IT services company, has died.

Teen arrested in Buena Vista shooting death, police say

New Mexico State Police say a 16-year-old is charged with second-degree murder.

Duke Rodriguez dodges eligibility challenge, as judge dismisses complaint against GOP candidate

Duke Rodriguez survived an attempt to bump him off the ballot, as a state judge dismissed a court challenge filed against the Republican gubernatorial candidate. But the question of whether Rodriguez meets a residency requirement to hold statewide office remains unanswered — at least for now.

Lobos chase milestone 20th win and Bradbury’s 200th

UNM women visit Utah State eyeing win No. 20, Bradbury’s 200th and a key boost in the race for a Mountain West tournament bye.

North Dakota State to play at New Mexico after Mountain West shuffles conference schedules

The Mountain West announced Feb. 9 that the Bison would join the league ahead of this season as a football-only member, completing a long-awaited jump from FCS to FBS.

Steve Pearce expected to face questions over public land views in Senate confirmation hearing

Former New Mexico congressman Steve Pearce's appointment to lead the nation's largest public lands agency will come under the spotlight on Capitol Hill this week.

Meta’s own study reveals parents’ struggle over kids’ social media use

On trial in New Mexico: Internal Meta research suggests parental controls may not curb teens’ compulsive use of Facebook and Instagram.

Phat Stax Burgers doubles down with second Albuquerque location

The eatery, which offers smash burgers with a side of fries and hip-hop references, expanded in January.

Around the Mountain: Before league splits, Mountain West delivering epic final two weeks of regular season

A look at weekly player awards and games to watch ... and is this year's Air Force team the worst in Mountain West history?

Deyton Albury’s edge fuels Lobos before Reno showdown

After a record comeback and big weeks from Albury and Hall, can the Lobos keep their Mountain West title push alive at Nevada?

Audit praises Las Cruces police while noting AI report risks

Independent review lauds LCPD accountability, but warns AI-written incident reports could hurt accuracy and trust if not closely reviewed.

Painful history, new inquiry: New Mexico reviews forced sterilizations

New Mexico will probe decades of coerced sterilizations of Native American women, seeking truth, accountability and paths to healing.

Springlike heat and fire danger across New Mexico

Near-record 80s and 90s arrive this week, but red flag warnings and wildfire risks rise across eastern New Mexico.

With funding infusion on tap, multistory office building next to Capitol set to move forward

After years of delays and false starts, plans to build a new three-story executive office building next to the state Capitol are back on.

Jury says Angel Fire mayor knowingly broke state contract rules

Village leadership failed to follow a competitive bidding process and signed a contract with an unlawful prepayment clause.

Hear the magic of a Southwest spring in full chorus

From sandhill cranes over the Rio Grande to canyon frogs in Havasu, explore the wild sounds that signal spring across the Southwest.

Frustrated by cats in your tomato bed?

From coffee grounds to wire lids, here are humane, garden-safe ways to keep neighborhood cats out of your tomato bin.

Creative Bravos Awards 2026: Meet the winners

From flamenco to bookstores, circus arts and concert bands, meet the 2026 Creative Bravos honorees shaping Albuquerque’s culture.

Kevin Nealon’s dark, absurd comedy hits New Mexico

From SNL fame to a “Loose in the Crotch” tour, Kevin Nealon brings conversational, relatable stand-up to Quezada’s Comedy Club.

Manhunt in southeast New Mexico after officer shot at

New Mexico State Police say a man and woman opened fire on an officer and fled in a gray Kia with Texas plates. Officer is OK.