Episodes

  • 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
  • Albuquerque: Albuquerque’s Juneteenth celebration is set to be the biggest yet this year. | June 19

    Albuquerque: Albuquerque’s Juneteenth celebration is set to be the biggest yet this year. | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Albuquerque's Juneteenth celebrations kick off this week with cultural events, food vendors, and live music through June 25. State lawmakers Leger Fernández and Vasquez introduce new legislation to tackle a screwworm outbreak affecting dogs and livestock.
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    1 min
  • Albuquerque: Local mom gets 2 years in prison after toddler’s tragic shooting | June 18

    Albuquerque: Local mom gets 2 years in prison after toddler’s tragic shooting | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Albuquerque's Local Wire update covers a tragic case where a local mother was sentenced to two years in prison after a toddler was fatally shot in a home incident, raising concerns about gun safety and parental responsibility. The episode also highlights Juneteenth celebrations across the city, Albuquerque's cultural presence at a national art conference, and the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through its Pride show.
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    2 mins
  • Albuquerque: Family sues over 9-year-old's hand injury at Albuquerque school | June 17

    Albuquerque: Family sues over 9-year-old's hand injury at Albuquerque school | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Albuquerque: A family sues Albuquerque Public Schools and a staffing agency after a 9-year-old was injured at school, sparking debates on workplace safety. New Mexico’s emergency spending has jumped over 500% in five years, drawing scrutiny over resource use and transparency.
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    1 min
  • Albuquerque: Albuquerque police investigate overnight homicide in downtown. | June 16

    Albuquerque: Albuquerque police investigate overnight homicide in downtown. | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Albuquerque police are investigating a homicide in downtown Albuquerque following an overnight incident, while the New Mexico Supreme Court's IPRA ruling impacts government transparency in Alamogordo and could affect policies in Albuquerque. The Fetching Futures veterans event returns this weekend with a corgi mascot to support local service members.
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    1 min
  • Albuquerque: Man dies in Downtown Albuquerque shooting | June 15

    Albuquerque: Man dies in Downtown Albuquerque shooting | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal shooting near Fourth and Central in Downtown Albuquerque, while the Rail Yards hosted its annual Pride Day celebration. New Mexico and Texas finalized a water rights agreement for the Rio Grande, addressing long-term disputes over river management and water allocation.
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    2 mins