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From the review: As the holiday season is upon us, there is no shortage of wonderful Christmas movies that put families in the mood for celebrating the season of giving, family, love and merriment. One classic movie that many are most familiar with is “The Christmas Carol.”
'A Christmas Carol' still endures, teaching love and generosity
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From the review: As the holiday season is upon us, there is no shortage of wonderful Christmas movies that put families in the mood for celebrating the season of giving, family, love and merriment. One classic movie that many are most familiar with is “The Christmas Carol.”
Last week I wrote that I'd go over the process of bulb forcing. So, here goes! The definition of "forcing" a bulb is to get it to grow and bloom at a time when it usually wouldn't.
Bulb forcing a great way to chase away the winter doldrums with some cheerful color
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December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last week I wrote that I'd go over the process of bulb forcing. So, here goes! The definition of "forcing" a bulb is to get it to grow and bloom at a time when it usually wouldn't.
The city’s rail spur vision is officially in motion, with its first activation and client fueling hopes of reshaping the region’s transportation network and economic growth.
City activates rail spur near Sunport, hoping to drive economic development
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The city’s rail spur vision is officially in motion, with its first activation and client fueling hopes of reshaping the region’s transportation network and economic growth.
Weather notices:
-- UNM's ABQ campus delayed (including online and remote classes) until 10 a.m. today. There's no delay for UNM HSC Rio Rancho.
-- ABQ Public Schools is delaying the start of schools for two hours. Schools in East Mountains in asynchronous learning for the day.
-- UNM's ABQ campus delayed (including online and remote classes) until 10 a.m. today. There's no delay for UNM HSC Rio Rancho.
-- ABQ Public Schools is delaying the start of schools for two hours. Schools in East Mountains in asynchronous learning for the day.
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Weather notices:
-- UNM's ABQ campus delayed (including online and remote classes) until 10 a.m. today. There's no delay for UNM HSC Rio Rancho.
-- ABQ Public Schools is delaying the start of schools for two hours. Schools in East Mountains in asynchronous learning for the day.
-- UNM's ABQ campus delayed (including online and remote classes) until 10 a.m. today. There's no delay for UNM HSC Rio Rancho.
-- ABQ Public Schools is delaying the start of schools for two hours. Schools in East Mountains in asynchronous learning for the day.
Chris Howell wasn't brought to UNM to hit 3-pointers. Last season, the guard was ranked 15th nationally in total steals and was rated the 24th best defender in the country.
Chris Howell hasn't been scoring. Here's why Eric Olen doesn't care.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Chris Howell wasn't brought to UNM to hit 3-pointers. Last season, the guard was ranked 15th nationally in total steals and was rated the 24th best defender in the country.
New Mexico ended Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period, with the fourth-ranked class of 2026 in the new-look Mountain West, trailing UNLV, Northern Illinois and UTEP.
Who did the Lobos sign on the first day of the early signing period? Here's the list
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December 4, 2025 at 4:43 AM
New Mexico ended Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period, with the fourth-ranked class of 2026 in the new-look Mountain West, trailing UNLV, Northern Illinois and UTEP.
As far as the World Boxing Association is concerned, Bosque Farms’ Katherine Lindenmuth is the Gold super flyweight champion.
Boxing: WBA recognizes Lindenmuth as champion
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December 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
As far as the World Boxing Association is concerned, Bosque Farms’ Katherine Lindenmuth is the Gold super flyweight champion.
Week 14 of the NFL season features three games in which first place in a division will be at stake, and there's also Thursday night's battle in Detroit between the Lions and Dallas Cowboys that has major postseason implications.
Popular Bob's Week 14 NFL Forecast: Who will claim first place this weekend?
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December 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Week 14 of the NFL season features three games in which first place in a division will be at stake, and there's also Thursday night's battle in Detroit between the Lions and Dallas Cowboys that has major postseason implications.
Jon Newman-Gonchar's six-year run as the University of New Mexico's volleyball coach has come to an end, the school announced late Wednesday.
UNM parts ways with volleyball coach Jon Newman-Gonchar
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December 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Jon Newman-Gonchar's six-year run as the University of New Mexico's volleyball coach has come to an end, the school announced late Wednesday.
On Friday, Dec. 5, an immersive art installation mixing traditional painting and photography with digital animations, artificial intelligence, music and augmented reality will open at The Lab at StarDust, an artist-run exhibition and event space in Albuquerque that opened earlier this year.
AI-powered art installation 'Phase Shift' shows nature from ‘a different perspective’
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December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
On Friday, Dec. 5, an immersive art installation mixing traditional painting and photography with digital animations, artificial intelligence, music and augmented reality will open at The Lab at StarDust, an artist-run exhibition and event space in Albuquerque that opened earlier this year.
The University of New Mexico’s business school is now offering free professional certificates and online continuing education classes to students, faculty and staff.
UNM Anderson offers free Google, Meta training to students and staff through new partnership
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December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The University of New Mexico’s business school is now offering free professional certificates and online continuing education classes to students, faculty and staff.
City police on Tuesday morning identified the man struck and killed by a freight train in the middle of town last week.
Manuel Jose Aguirre, 46, was found by first responders next to railroad tracks running parallel to the 1700 block of South Main Street, not far from downtown.
Manuel Jose Aguirre, 46, was found by first responders next to railroad tracks running parallel to the 1700 block of South Main Street, not far from downtown.
Las Cruces police identify man killed by train
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December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
City police on Tuesday morning identified the man struck and killed by a freight train in the middle of town last week.
Manuel Jose Aguirre, 46, was found by first responders next to railroad tracks running parallel to the 1700 block of South Main Street, not far from downtown.
Manuel Jose Aguirre, 46, was found by first responders next to railroad tracks running parallel to the 1700 block of South Main Street, not far from downtown.
A fourth person has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to shoot bullets at the home of a single father and his child by a group of friends including the child’s mother.
Fourth person charged in Las Cruces drive-by shooting
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December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A fourth person has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to shoot bullets at the home of a single father and his child by a group of friends including the child’s mother.
For nearly a decade, a man had felony cases cycle through the courts, many ending in dismissals, before he drew law enforcement attention — and gunfire — during a recent Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office operation in the International District.
Man shot by deputies had faced multiple felony cases, with many dismissals
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December 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For nearly a decade, a man had felony cases cycle through the courts, many ending in dismissals, before he drew law enforcement attention — and gunfire — during a recent Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office operation in the International District.
Santa Fe Police arrested a local man Sunday night on suspicion of setting fire to his Las Palomas Apartments unit and causing significant damage to the building.
Prosecutors seek to detain Santa Fe man charged in apartment fire
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Santa Fe Police arrested a local man Sunday night on suspicion of setting fire to his Las Palomas Apartments unit and causing significant damage to the building.
Speculation continues to surround the surprise announcement on Sunday that one of Santa Fe’s largest up-and-coming health care providers plans to close in January, but the organization’s leadership has yet to provide an official explanation as to what prompted the decision to call it quits.
Nexus Health execs remain tight-lipped on surprise plan to close in Santa Fe
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December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Speculation continues to surround the surprise announcement on Sunday that one of Santa Fe’s largest up-and-coming health care providers plans to close in January, but the organization’s leadership has yet to provide an official explanation as to what prompted the decision to call it quits.
A University of Arizona Ph.D. student is trying to find out how many black bears live in the Chuska Mountains, a mountain range on the border of Arizona and New Mexico, and examine human-bear interactions and conflicts on the Navajo Nation.
University of Arizona researcher investigates black bear population in Chuska Mountains
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December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A University of Arizona Ph.D. student is trying to find out how many black bears live in the Chuska Mountains, a mountain range on the border of Arizona and New Mexico, and examine human-bear interactions and conflicts on the Navajo Nation.
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the legality of some of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s line-item vetoes of a $161 million state spending bill.
New Mexico Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging governor's line-item vetoes
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December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the legality of some of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s line-item vetoes of a $161 million state spending bill.
The grants will help one nonprofit in Santa Rosa break ground on a one-of-a-kind Route 66-themed mountain bike jump and skills park.
Santa Rosa moves closer to getting mountain bike park thanks to state funding
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December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The grants will help one nonprofit in Santa Rosa break ground on a one-of-a-kind Route 66-themed mountain bike jump and skills park.
Albuquerque, which for years has ranked among the worst in the country for auto theft, saw a sharp drop in vehicles reported stolen so far this year.
Albuquerque Police Department sees large decrease in auto thefts so far this year
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December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Albuquerque, which for years has ranked among the worst in the country for auto theft, saw a sharp drop in vehicles reported stolen so far this year.
New Mexico has joined the growing list of states facing legal action by the Trump administration for failing to turn over personal voter information.
Trump administration files suit demanding New Mexico turn over personal voter data
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December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New Mexico has joined the growing list of states facing legal action by the Trump administration for failing to turn over personal voter information.
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Four Albuquerque Academy starters fouled out in a game that Gallup came back in the second half to win.
Gallup spoils Academy's opener, Harper Dunn's debut
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December 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Four Albuquerque Academy starters fouled out in a game that Gallup came back in the second half to win.
UNM's blowout win over visiting Division II New Mexico Highlands on Monday wasn't much in terms of entertainment value. But it did plenty for the continued development of the Lobos.
UNM extends home winning streak to 16 with blowout victory over NM Highlands
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December 2, 2025 at 5:17 AM
UNM's blowout win over visiting Division II New Mexico Highlands on Monday wasn't much in terms of entertainment value. But it did plenty for the continued development of the Lobos.
Safety Austin Brawley accounted for two key turnovers against San Diego State on Friday.
UNM football: Brawley named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week
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December 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Safety Austin Brawley accounted for two key turnovers against San Diego State on Friday.