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New Mexico touts rising higher education enrollment

NM Higher Education reports more growth in college and university enrollment thanks to Opportunity and Lottery scholarships

Summer travel tech | What the Tech?

If you're packing a suitcase for a summer vacation, there are a few things to toss in your bag before you head out.

Albuquerque Memorial Day parade and ceremony photos

The city of Albuquerque hosted a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony to honor military members who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The parade kicked off at 9 a.m. at USS Bullhead Memorial Park and traveled east on Gibson from San Mateo SE.

TUES: Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated, + More

A wildfire swept through portions of a Civil War-era fort and historical site in southern New Mexico, forcing the evacuations of campgrounds and a horse ranch, authorities said Monday.

1-year-old New Mexico boy dies after being left in truck for several hours: Police

Police responded to a home in Albuquerque on Sunday after the child was found unresponsive in the caregiver's truck, authorities said.

25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company

Pullman, Centralia, and Elcor are among towns whose fortunes rose and fell with one company. Some bounce back; others went extinct with their industries.

Brickit | What the Tech? App of the Day

Legos are some of the most popular toys, with around 400 billion in existence. The average kid has about 500 of them.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service

The Goat Yard: First Month Recap

The Hartford Yard Goats came out of their road series last week against the Somerset Patriots with a three-three split.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Not one, not two, but THREE walk-offs in one night for Rockies affiliates

Baseball fans live for the drama. The Colorado Rockies' organization provided it on Friday. While the big league club dropped an 11-inning heartbreaker to the A's, 6-3, at Coors Field, three of the team's four Minor League affiliates pulled off walk-off wins -- and the fourth fell just short.

The Stash List Week 2: Top 10 Pitching Prospects to Stash in 2025

John V updates the stash list with the top ten pitchers that redraft managers should be stashing to start the season.

Rockies’ Chase Dollander says he prepared for Coors Field craziness

There will come a time, if not on Sunday, then soon, when Chase Dollander will come face-to-face with the beast of LoDo.

How should the opioid settlement money be used?

How should the City of Albuquerque use the $80 million it is set to receive as part of that massive opioid settlement?

LAHS Students Qualify for 2025 International DECA Competition

Students from Los Alamos High School competed at the New Mexico State DECA Career Development Conference in Albuquerque. Photo Courtesy LAPS LAHS junior August Ovaska and LAHS senior Eva Gerber

Revolutionizing Healthcare

This new initiative will address healthcare challenges faced by rural communities while advancing global research in neurodegenerative diseases. “This is a crucial step in our mission to improve the health of our communities while offering students unique opportunities to participate in this impactful work,

BODYTRAFFIC brings high-level contemporary dance to Popejoy Hall

On Friday, April 4, contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC will travel from Los Angeles to perform at Popejoy Hall. “Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC is known for its stunning performers,

Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?

Arizona firefighters brace for wildfire risks after dry winter

Many communities in Arizona and across the U.S. marked their driest winters on record. Snowpack was nearly nonexistent in some spots, and vegetation remains tinder dry — all ingredients for elevated wildfire risks.

Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest comes to Expo New Mexico this weekend

One of the missions of the Chocolate and Coffee Festival is to support small businesses and educate consumers about our local chocolate and coffee.

Earning a piece of the pie: Local stock contractor bucks ‘Black Harbor’ at Ty Murray Invite

Local stock contractor Johnyatt Begay is continuing to strengthen his ties with the Professional Bull Riders association.

Judge to sentence woman accused of killing her girlfriend in hotel

A judge will sentence Mary Jane Luna-Ruybal Thursday, who pleaded guilty to killing her girlfriend at a northeast Albuquerque hotel.

Albuquerque restaurant nominated for James Beard Award

Campo at Los Poblanos has been nominated in the category of Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. It is one of five nominees.

The Historic Heart of Albuquerque Has Native Artisans, Secret Courtyards & Delicious Chile Everywhere

Led by Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, these colonial settlers established a small farming community that has somehow survived three different national flags flying overhead: Spain, Mexico, and finally the stars and stripes.

Family, friends to honor Cleveland HS baseball player killed in boating accident

Owen Pagano was a beloved junior at Cleveland High School and a friend to everyone. He drowned at Cochiti Lake Saturday.

NM Republican leaders say fire was a 'deliberate attack'

On Sunday, the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico was damaged in a fire that federal officials are investigating as arson. At a press conference on Monday, party leaders described the fire as a deliberate attack on their right to political expression.

Retrial begins for former APD officer accused of using excessive force

It's round two for the prosecution and defense in the trial of former Albuquerque police office Kenneth Skeens.

Predicting when prospects will make MLB debuts by month

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. We haven’t even reached a week of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, and we’ve already seen five Top 100 prospects debut in The Show: Roki Sasaki,

Here's where the Rockies' top prospects will open the 2025 season

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Rockies’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Chase Dollander (MLB No. 24), RHP -- Albuquerque (Triple-A) 2. Charlie Condon (MLB No.

Remote Chrome access | What the Tech?

It can be frustrating if you need to access your computer while you are on the go but a free tool that can let you access it from anywhere.

Authorities launch investigation into fire that started at New Mexico GOP headquarters

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into a damaging fire that broke out in the entryway of the New Mexico GOP headquarters over the weekend.

Private groups work to identify and report pro-Palestinian student protesters for possible deportation

Some groups pushing for deportations say their focus is on students whose actions go beyond marching in protests, to those taking over campus buildings and inciting violence against Jewish

Fire at New Mexico GOP headquarters, party blames arson

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico ( KOAT) -- A fire broke out at the entrance of a Republican Party of New Mexico office Sunday morning. Party officials say the fire is a case of arson.

Prepping a wildfire emergency kit

Strong winds and dry air can turn a spark into a growing wildfire in seconds and a kit can help you prepare to evacuate ahead of time.

Retrial set for former APD officer accused of excessive force

A jury will be seated Monday for the retrial of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of excessive force.

New Mexico Republicans appear to blame Democrats following vandalism and arson attack on HQ

As well as damage to the front entrance and smoke damage inside, spray paint comparing ICE to the Ku Klux Klan is seen on the building