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Isaiah Trujillo, shown riding the bus last year, is one of thousands of New Mexico students heading back to school this month. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know

by nm.news August 1, 2025September 25, 2025

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Scalo Restaurant, alleging the Albuquerque establishment's male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against workers who complained about the abuse.

Albuquerque restaurant facing lawsuit for sexual harassment, retaliation

by City Desk ABQ July 30, 2025August 5, 2025

Homeless

Housing & Homelessness

Albuquerque mayoral candidates split on Trump homelessness order threatening $167M in federal funding

by Jesse Jones July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

East Mountains, Education

Vista Grande Church to offer free school supplies for East Mountains students

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Albuquerque honored the memory of beloved cycling safety educator Chuck Malagodi Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life's work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. (CABQ)

Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29, 2025August 6, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Students head back to APS in August, but 70% of classrooms won’t have A/C

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29, 2025August 1, 2025

Residents find community and support in shared tents behind New Creation Albuquerque Church. (Jesse Jones)

Keller seeks to cut red tape for Safe Outdoor Spaces

by Jesse Jones July 29, 2025July 30, 2025

Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding caused significant water damage to the interior of the shop, prompting staff to announce a closure of at least two weeks while repairs are underway.

East Mountains, Jobs, Workers & Economy

Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and nm.news July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 29, 2025

East Mountains, Education, Opinion

Hope for the new school year

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025