Albuquerque Journal
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The Albuquerque Journal is the largest newspaper in the U.S. state of New Mexico, having nearly double the subscribers of The Santa Fe New Mexican and the Las Cruces Sun-News. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Albuquerque-Santa Fe |
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| Frequency | Daily |
| Days Published | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Search ArticlesCliff's Brennan Shock is first Mabrey scholarship recipient Original
PREP ATHLETICS Three-sport athlete is 1st recipient of Legacy on Tap Scholarship created in memory of former New Mexico High School Coaches Association director Buster Mabrey. Her late husband, Lori Mabrey said, would have been proud. A new scholarship, called the Legacy on Tap Scholarship and created in memory of Buster Mabrey, the former executive director of the New Mexico High School Coaches Association, has been awarded.
Deming man accused of stealing ambulance Original
CRIME Police said suspect used morphine taken from inside ambulance A Deming man is accused of stealing an ambulance and using the morphine found inside. Alfredo Zuniga Gonzales, 53, is charged with non-residential burglary, DWI, burglary of a vehicle, two counts of possession of controlled substances and three counts of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, among other charges. Alfredo Zuniga Gonzales He was arrested and booked into the Luna County Detention Center on Tuesday.
Jurors begin deliberations in 9-year-old Albuquerque killing Original
COURTS Prosecution used DNA tests of shell casings found at an Albuquerque park The Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque, pictured on April 23, 2025. Prosecutors told jurors Friday that Marco Martza fatally shot a man in the head in 2017 during an "armed robbery-turned-killing" following a drug deal at a Northeast Albuquerque park.
Metro Court tries new approach to keep homeless out of jail Original
In the courtroom of Judge Michelle Castillo Dowler, an experiment is underway. On Friday, for the first time, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court hosted an open court session for homeless people facing city ordinance violations, such as blocking the sidewalk. From now on, between 9 a.m. and noon every Friday, Castillo Dowler will preside over a flexible docket where people, most of them homeless, with minor city ordinance violations can make a first appearance.
Report: New Mexico cities and counties spending opioid settlement funds at slow pace Original
SANTA FE — Over the last three years, New Mexico cities and counties have received roughly $110 million under an opioid settlement agreement to expand drug treatment and prevention programs. But putting those dollars to effective use has proven challenging, as about half of the counties and most municipalities that received funds did not report spending any of the money, according to a report from State Auditor Joseph Maestas’ office.
New Mexico again ranked worst in the nation for pedestrian deaths Original
In March, the state of New Mexico received a bit of good news: in 2025, for the first time in eight years, it no longer ranked as one of the worst states for pedestrian fatalities, ranking ninth deadliest nationwide. At that time, the biannual report from the Governors Highway Safety Association counted 27 fatal pedestrian crashes from January to June 2025.
Former Lobo, new baseball coaches reshape NM prep sports Original
PREP ATHLETICS David Chiotti joins Albuquerque Academy's girls basketball staff as coaching changes sweep high school programs statewide. Albuquerque Academy has hired former Lobo standout player David Chiotti to join the girls basketball program as an assistant varsity coach. Chiotti played for the Lobos in the early- to mid-2000s, and also played professionally in Europe for eight seasons. He also is a former Director of Player Development for UNM men’s basketball.
TXNM, Blackstone extend $11.5 billion sale deadline after regulatory setback Original
TXNM Energy Inc. and the private equity firm looking to buy it said Friday that they extended the terms of their merger agreement, a sign of confidence in the proposed $11.5 billion deal just two weeks after it faced a major regulatory setback. That rebuke came in the form of a 2-1 vote by the state Public Regulation Commission earlier this month, when regulators ordered TXNM and Blackstone Inc. to unwind a $400 million sale of TXNM stock to Blackstone affiliates.
Goatheads add another forward to roster Original
NEW MEXICO GOATHEADS Lynden Breen is the 3rd player signed by the 1st-year ECHL franchise Lynden Breen recorded 25 points during his first full professional season with the South Carolina Stingrays last season. The New Mexico Goatheads have added another player to their front line. The Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate signed forward Lynden Breen, the Goatheads announced Friday.
Las Cruces man pleads guilty in fatal road rage shooting
LAS CRUCES — Jonathan Estrada, 19, was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison Thursday over a shooting attributed to road rage that killed a 14-year-old boy. The Las Cruces courtroom was packed for Estrada’s sentencing hearing, with spectators filling the gallery and jury box. Many wore T-shirts memorializing Alejandro Roman, who was sitting in the backseat of a car Estrada fired upon the night of June 2, 2025. Estrada’s family members and supporters were also present.