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Union officials announced Friday that grocery workers across New Mexico have ratified new four-year contracts with Albertsons and Smith's Food and Drug Stores, securing wage increases and stronger benefits.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico grocery workers win wage increases, better benefits in new contracts

by nm.news July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more.

Albuquerque renters swelter as landlord delays repairs — until inspectors show up

by Jesse Jones July 10, 2025

According to court documents filed by Albuquerque Police investigators, a passenger died after being stabbed multiple times by a 41-year-old bus driver during an altercation on July 9.

How did a bus driver end up stabbing a passenger to death? Police docs provide new details

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 11, 2025

Edgewood Town Hall

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Edgewood commission takes action on safety, staffing and community events

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden is getting an upgrade. It was originally estimated at $5 million, but so far it’s received about $807,000. The city plans to make the area safer, more accessible and more fun for kids, with community input shaping the redesign. (CABQ)

Albuquerque’s $167 million citywide boost

by Jesse Jones July 10, 2025August 6, 2025

Silver Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets has been closed to vehicle traffic through the end of 2025 to accommodate skybridge construction at Alvarado Square. The closure is necessary to allow the safe use of a crane to lift materials to the roof of the eight-story building.

Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Gov.

Silver Avenue closed downtown through 2025

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Moriarty Mini Comic Con returns for seventh year to support local library

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025August 1, 2025

Mexican wolf pups. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

General Interest, New Mexico Statewide News

Conservation groups demand immediate release of popular Mexican gray wolf

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development

by nm.news July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

It’s almost time for the Torrance County Fair — an opportunity for families to enjoy time together and for children to show off their 4-H or Future Farmers of America projects.

Torrance County

Torrance County Fair to bring smiles to faces in August

by Hannah Grover, nm.news July 9, 2025July 25, 2025