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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigns along Coors Blvd in Albuquerque’s westside Tuesday morning near the Andalucia Shopping Center. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, NM.news, The Paper.

The morning after: Deb Haaland talks about being underestimated, her historic win and taking on Gregg Hull in November

by Pat Davis June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Pictured is a Bosque fire near the river and Montano Bridge. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/The City Desk. January 12th, 2024.

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Government

Planning for the 4th of July? What you need to know about ABQ’s fireworks rule

by Jesse Jones June 3, 2026June 8, 2026

An Albuquerque Environmental Health Department employee deploys a mosquito surveillance trap. The city's five-person Urban Biology team uses data collected from these traps to monitor roughly 20 local species and track high-priority public health threats like West Nile virus. (CABQ)

Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government

Return of the ‘ankle-biters’

by Jesse Jones June 2, 2026June 8, 2026

A man is forcefully removed by police following an explosive public comment period at City Hall. Behind the commotion, Councilor Rogers is seen covering her face, while Councilor Telles follows the group out to speak with the man and defuse the confrontation. (Jesse Jones)

Albuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government, NM.news

City Council ejects speakers in raucous debate, before approving new Albuquerque minimum wage

by Jesse Jones June 2, 2026June 8, 2026

Elections & Politics, NM Political Report

Here’s who is turning out to vote in New Mexico’s primary elections, incl. how many independents picked party ballots

by Pat Davis June 2, 2026

New Mexico Truth Commission meeting, June 1, 2026, New Mexico State Capitol (NMlegis.gov)

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report

New Mexico’s Epstein ‘truth commission’ to issue 14 subpoenas

by Pat Davis and Source New Mexico June 1, 2026June 2, 2026

Saggio’s restaurant near UNM placed a hiring sign Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government

Wages vs. Rents: Albuquerque council set to vote on historic $15 minimum wage overhaul tonight

by Jesse Jones June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Gas prices at Circle K Gas on Central Ave. and San Pedro Dr SE

Congress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, NM.news

By the #s: Where New Mexico gas prices have risen the most since the Iran war began

by Source New Mexico May 28, 2026

Renée Grout was reelected chair of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, a role that oversees the city's $1.5 billion budget and capital improvements program. Grout previously served as council vice president in 2023 and 2024.

Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper.

ABQ tries to break its heavy metal habit with new copper theft law

by Jesse Jones May 28, 2026

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. Supreme Court approves Texas v. New Mexico settlement to end Rio Grande water dispute

by Pat Davis May 28, 2026