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Santa Clara Broncos stood no chance on Saturday night against an announced Pit "white-out" crowd of 13,614 and the best game the UNM Lobos have played to date.
Lobos easily handle Broncos in front of 'white out' crowd at the Pit
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December 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Santa Clara Broncos stood no chance on Saturday night against an announced Pit "white-out" crowd of 13,614 and the best game the UNM Lobos have played to date.
The first of the Journal’s fall sports All-Metro teams is announced today, as we present our choices in boys and girls soccer.
Journal presents its 2025 All-Metro soccer teams
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December 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The first of the Journal’s fall sports All-Metro teams is announced today, as we present our choices in boys and girls soccer.
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Lobos are going bowling. UNM will learn its bowl destination Sunday after the CFP field is announced.
What bowls could the Lobos play in? Ranking the most and least likely possibilities
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December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Lobos are going bowling. UNM will learn its bowl destination Sunday after the CFP field is announced.
A weekly podcast aired by a jury foreperson prompted a judge to toss a $40 million verdict against Presbyterian Healthcare Services and open the door to a new trial in the medical negligence case in Albuquerque.
Juror's podcast prompts judge to toss $40 million verdict against Presbyterian
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December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A weekly podcast aired by a jury foreperson prompted a judge to toss a $40 million verdict against Presbyterian Healthcare Services and open the door to a new trial in the medical negligence case in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's campaign has filed a complaint with the city's ethics board in an attempt to force a local politics blogger to reveal who passed out dozens of "I ♥ Tim Keller" sweatshirts to homeless people.
Keller campaign asks for investigation into 'dark money' sweatshirts
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December 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's campaign has filed a complaint with the city's ethics board in an attempt to force a local politics blogger to reveal who passed out dozens of "I ♥ Tim Keller" sweatshirts to homeless people.
A Hobbs family and accused associates have been charged with allegedly selling methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine in an organized enterprise.
Federal authorities bust alleged family-run Hobbs narcotic ring
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December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A Hobbs family and accused associates have been charged with allegedly selling methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine in an organized enterprise.
The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the first-degree murder convictions of two men in unrelated killings in Albuquerque.
Justices affirm murder convictions of two men in Albuquerque shootings
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December 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the first-degree murder convictions of two men in unrelated killings in Albuquerque.
The Lobos hope Saturday’s “White Out” promotion (fans are asked to wear white) will help derail the 8-1 Santa Clara Broncos, who come to the Pit as a 2-point favorite.
Lobos hoping 'white out' conditions help cool red-hot Santa Clara in the Pit
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December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Lobos hope Saturday’s “White Out” promotion (fans are asked to wear white) will help derail the 8-1 Santa Clara Broncos, who come to the Pit as a 2-point favorite.
On Friday, UNM announced the long-anticipated, $2.8 million renovations for both Lobo Softball Field and Lobo Baseball Field have begun ahead of the 2026 season. What's on tap for the new-look Lobo facilities?
UNM begins renovations on baseball, softball facilities
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December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
On Friday, UNM announced the long-anticipated, $2.8 million renovations for both Lobo Softball Field and Lobo Baseball Field have begun ahead of the 2026 season. What's on tap for the new-look Lobo facilities?
Though he’s a boxer and not a brawler, Albuquerque's Josh Torres is an aggressive fighter, and he's ready to show it, Dec. 12 at the Kiva Auditorium against Salt Lake City’s Christian Aguirre.
Albuquerque boxer Josh Torres is ready and eager for his return to the ring
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December 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Though he’s a boxer and not a brawler, Albuquerque's Josh Torres is an aggressive fighter, and he's ready to show it, Dec. 12 at the Kiva Auditorium against Salt Lake City’s Christian Aguirre.
A hiker is undergoing treatment after a bite from a rabid coyote in the Gila National Forest.
Coyote that bit hiker tests positive for rabies
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December 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A hiker is undergoing treatment after a bite from a rabid coyote in the Gila National Forest.
It’s the time of year for Albuquerque’s mobile menagerie of illumination, the Twinkle Light Parade. The Albuquerque Journal will be on hand with a float, and you never know who else you might see. Or check out one of these other glowing events.
Holiday concerts, Twinkle Light Parade and Christmas in Madrid: 7 events this week
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December 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s the time of year for Albuquerque’s mobile menagerie of illumination, the Twinkle Light Parade. The Albuquerque Journal will be on hand with a float, and you never know who else you might see. Or check out one of these other glowing events.
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” is “one of the three most perfect plays ever written,” according to Mario Cabrera, who is directing the Victorian classic for Adobe Theater this month. It runs from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
A Wilde time: Comedy of manners 'The Importance of Being Earnest' comes to Adobe Theater
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December 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” is “one of the three most perfect plays ever written,” according to Mario Cabrera, who is directing the Victorian classic for Adobe Theater this month. It runs from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
In the 1920s, Madrid — the once-bustling coal-mining town between Santa Fe and Albuquerque — earned the nickname “Christmas Town,” according to New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez. Here's why.
The lights of Christmas past and present in the mining town of Madrid
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December 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In the 1920s, Madrid — the once-bustling coal-mining town between Santa Fe and Albuquerque — earned the nickname “Christmas Town,” according to New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez. Here's why.
At the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the scenery becomes a navigational wonder, challenging seasoned balloonists while providing unique views.
Red Rock Balloon Rally takes to the skies Dec. 5-7
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December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
At the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the scenery becomes a navigational wonder, challenging seasoned balloonists while providing unique views.
The top energy official in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration abruptly stepped down Friday. Here's what to know.
Top New Mexico energy official to step down from cabinet-level post
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December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The top energy official in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration abruptly stepped down Friday. Here's what to know.
The Winter Spanish Market will be back at the Santa Fe Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, with 50 juried adult artists and 10 youth artists.
Find out more about the 2025 Winter Spanish Market
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December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Winter Spanish Market will be back at the Santa Fe Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, with 50 juried adult artists and 10 youth artists.
Stick yourself to a seat and not a frozen pole at “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” opening Friday, Dec. 5, at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.
Holiday classic 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' comes to Albuquerque Little Theatre
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December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Stick yourself to a seat and not a frozen pole at “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” opening Friday, Dec. 5, at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.
The votes are in and the young actors at Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company elected “Descendants: The Musical” as the last show for the season.
Cardboard Playhouse closes out season with 'Descendants: The Musical'
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December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The votes are in and the young actors at Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company elected “Descendants: The Musical” as the last show for the season.
Opera Southwest is premiering a new opera, “The Farolitos of Christmas,” based on the celebrated New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya’s children’s book of the same name. Opening at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Kid-friendly opera ‘The Farolitos of Christmas’ premieres at NHCC
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December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Opera Southwest is premiering a new opera, “The Farolitos of Christmas,” based on the celebrated New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya’s children’s book of the same name. Opening at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Here are the latest restaurant inspections.
Cockroach found on rehabilitation center employee’s leg shuts facility down
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December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Here are the latest restaurant inspections.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office devised a sting operation at the Santa Fe County jail this summer that resulted in charges against 10 detainees and non-detainees accused of smuggling Suboxone into the facility, according to court records.
Sting operation snares 10 in Santa Fe County jail drug smuggling ring
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December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office devised a sting operation at the Santa Fe County jail this summer that resulted in charges against 10 detainees and non-detainees accused of smuggling Suboxone into the facility, according to court records.
The city of Albuquerque will be updating nine of its bus routes this month as part of a 16-phase plan — increasing or decreasing frequency and adding or removing routes, among other changes.
City of Albuquerque makes changes to several ABQ Ride bus routes
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The city of Albuquerque will be updating nine of its bus routes this month as part of a 16-phase plan — increasing or decreasing frequency and adding or removing routes, among other changes.
Southern New Mexico's largest food pantry, operating locations in Las Cruces and Hatch, is keeping up with a growing need for its service. This week, it announced the arrival of some financial help.
After shutdown disrupted SNAP, donors help Las Cruces food pantry
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December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Southern New Mexico's largest food pantry, operating locations in Las Cruces and Hatch, is keeping up with a growing need for its service. This week, it announced the arrival of some financial help.
Los Alamos National Laboratory will be getting new supercomputers, making more plutonium pits and will play a role in pushing forward artificial intelligence development, the lab director shared during his annual state of the lab town hall Wednesday.
Three takeaways from the Los Alamos National Laboratory 'State of Lab'
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December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Los Alamos National Laboratory will be getting new supercomputers, making more plutonium pits and will play a role in pushing forward artificial intelligence development, the lab director shared during his annual state of the lab town hall Wednesday.