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Albuquerque News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Albuquerque News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Albuquerque: Fentanyl Crisis Escalates Amid DEA Inaction | June 22

    Albuquerque: Fentanyl Crisis Escalates Amid DEA Inaction | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Albuquerque faces a worsening opioid crisis with thousands of fentanyl pills flooding the streets, prompting calls for stricter state measures. The city also deals with extreme summer heat, hitting 90s temperatures, as officials urge precautions and businesses adapt to the heat.
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    2 mins
  • Albuquerque: Fatal crash in Albuquerque: Suspect arrested after collision with cyclist | June 21

    Albuquerque: Fatal crash in Albuquerque: Suspect arrested after collision with cyclist | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Albuquerque police have arrested a suspect in a fatal downtown bike crash as residents push for safer infrastructure. The New Mexico Goatheads named their first head coach and unveiled new jerseys, while state politics shift with the auditor's possible run for lieutenant governor.
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    1 min
  • Albuquerque: State and city invest $1.5M in aerospace company expansion | June 20

    Albuquerque: State and city invest $1.5M in aerospace company expansion | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Albuquerque's Local Wire covers the $1.5 million investment in aerospace expansion, the CYFD contract transition for foster care, and the NMiF Black Advisory Board's role in water equity. The episode also highlights acupuncture for chronic pain and a debate over book bans in schools.
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    2 mins
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