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abqjournal.com > opinion > opinion-hot-takes-wanted-on-albuquerque-rail-trails-tumbleweed > 2997574

What do you think of Albuquerque’s new ‘Tumbleweed’?

1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (217+ words) "Tumbleweed," a 25-foot sculpture designed by the architect Antoine Predock (1936-2024), was installed on the Albuquerque Rail Trail last month. Have you seen it? What are your thoughts? The Journal is soliciting reader feedback on this new addition to Albuquerque's visual…...

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abqjournal.com > news > new-mexico-medicaid-now-covers-traditional-native-american-healing > 2997900

New Mexico Medicaid covers traditional Native American healing

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (590+ words) New Mexico is now one of the first states in the nation to cover traditional Native American healing practices under Medicaid. The coverage was approved in October 2024 by the federal government for tribal communities in New Mexico, Arizona, California and…...

Albuquerque Journal
abqjournal.com > business > new-mexicos-first-aloft-hotel-under-construction-near-sunport > 2996843

New Mexico’s first Aloft Hotel under construction near Sunport

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (723+ words) After four decades in the hospitality business, Albuquerque developer Samir Patel has learned it's all about the people. "It's a people business. You (can) have the technology, the facilities and a building, but that doesn't matter if you don't have…...

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abqjournal.com > news > get-your-kicks-on-route-66 > 2991911

Discover the quirky place names along New Mexico’s Route 66

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1162+ words) WHAT'S IN A NAME? Editor's note: Curious about how a town, street or building got its name? Email [email protected] as the Journal continues "What's in a Name?" In the song "Route 66, only one New Mexico community, Gallup, is mentioned. Wouldn't…...

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abqjournal.com > opinion > opinion-lobos-last-stand-balancing-conservation-success-with-threats-in-dc > 2993560

Mexican gray wolves at a crossroads: recovery and risk

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (601+ words) The Mexican gray wolf population at the end of 2025 had increased to 319 wolves in the wild, up from 286 the prior year. Arizona Game and Fish in a news release indicated the endangered wolves had moved one step closer to recovery…...

Albuquerque Journal
abqjournal.com > lifestyles > picture-perfect-instagram-new-mexico-wildlife-center > 2977279

Discover the heart of New Mexico’s wildlife today

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (117+ words) The New Mexico Wildlife Center's mission is to connect people and wildlife for an abundant tomorrow. Whether through our education programs, connecting with visitors onsite, or through our wildlife hospital, we strive to build meaningful connections between humans and the…...

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abqjournal.com > news > another-federal-inmate-tests-positive-for-measles > 2993757

Measles cases rise to six among inmates in southern N.M.

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (496+ words) Another federal inmate in Don'a Ana County has tested positive for measles, the New Mexico Department of Health said Wednesday. The new case brings the total number of infections to six in 2026, all involving federal inmates held at various detention…...

Albuquerque Journal
abqjournal.com > business > whole-foods-plans-long-awaited-west-side-albuquerque-store > 2993269

Whole Foods plans long-awaited West Side Albuquerque store

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (708+ words) A store known for its selection of natural and organic foods is coming to Albuquerque's West Side. Whole Foods Market is set to occupy a 39,546-square-foot space at Cottonwood Corners shopping center, according to a memorandum of lease document filed…...

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abqjournal.com > news > man-and-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-shooting-at-nmsp-officer > 2989591

Fort Sumner arrest: Man and woman accused of shooting at New Mexico State Police officer captured

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (354+ words) A man and a woman accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer during a traffic stop on Monday have been arrested in Fort Sumner. Jovan Martinez, 39, and Makaela Johnson, 26, were arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the NMSP…...

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abqjournal.com > business > were-kind-of-in-the-sweet-spot-after-setback-new-mexico-doubles-down-on-quantum-future > 2900797

‘We’re kind of in the sweet spot’: After setback, New Mexico doubles down on quantum future

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (888+ words) Elevate Quantum CEO Zach Yerushalmi gives a keynote speech during Quantum Week at the Albuquerque Convention Center in September. Elevate Quantum, was not named a finalist for federal funding that could have yielded up to $160 million for quantum development. When…...