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Snow storm impacts New Mexico, Gun crimes, Tijeras bridge, Toxic algae blooms, Early voting turnout

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December 4, 2025

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Snow storm impacts New Mexico, Gun crimes, Tijeras bridge, Toxic algae blooms, Early voting turnout

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[1] Snow moves in with colder & breezier day around New Mexico – A winter storm continues moving through New Mexico. Snow will cause travel impacts in parts of the state Thursday morning before drier and colder weather moves in. Snow will wrap up by mid Wednesday morning, allowing for the snowy and icy roads to clear up by the late morning. While it will be drier Thursday, the storm will leave behind much cooler temperatures Thursday afternoon. Friday morning will feature some of the coldest temperatures we’ve felt so far this season.

[2] Lawmakers suggest new rules after new data released by ATF on gun crime in NM – A new report reveals that 78% of all gun crimes in the state are committed with firearms that were legally purchased from licensed dealers. From there, most of these guns are sold to individuals who are prohibited from buying firearms legally. Two Democratic lawmakers have announced their plans to introduce a bill that would create stricter rules for gun sellers, including training on what to watch for when selling to repeat buyers. Another proposed bill for the upcoming session would limit the sale of military-grade weapons in the state.

[3] Emergency funds will rebuild washed-out Tijeras bridge – Bernalillo County officials approved roughly $3 million for the Tijeras Watershed Restoration Project. The project was almost done, but in July, a storm swept through the watershed and heavily damaged a pedestrian bridge and the arroyo around it. They hope restoring the watershed to a wider and flatter area will force stormwater to slow down, creating a floodplain that can support habitat and absorb water. The new pedestrian bridge could take longer because construction materials are in high demand.

[4] Toxic algae bloom advisories lifted for five New Mexico lakes – The New Mexico Environment Department has lifted advisories for harmful algae blooms at five New Mexico lakes. Those advisories were issued earlier this fall for Eagle Nest, Maloya, Lower Charette, Snow, and Hopewell lakes. Toxic algae can cause health problems for both people and animals.

[5] Strong turnout reported for runoff early voting in Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office said it is seeing a strong turnout for the Albuquerque mayoral runoff. Since early voting began on Monday, the clerk said nearly 45,000 people have cast their ballots. That includes nearly 30,000 in person. Early voting runs through Saturday. Election day is Tuesday.

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Route 66 stamps will make their debut later this year

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March 11, 2026

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Route 66 stamps will make their debut later this year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Postal Service is commemorating the centennial anniversary of Route 66 with a set of eight stamps.

The stamps feature eight different photographs from each state that Route 66 runs through. For New Mexico, a photo shows a old Grants Cafe sign.

Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps and stamp pane using existing photographs by David J. Schwartz.

The stamps will make their debut at the National Postal Forum, also known as the NPF, at the Phoenix Convention Center on May 5. The event will be free and open to the public.

Route 66 was established on Nov. 11, 1926. It originally stretched about 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. Dubbed “The Mother Road” by author John Steinbeck, Route 66 became a national symbol of freedom and adventure.

News of the stamps is being shared online with the hashtag #Route66Stamps.

Lowrider stamps

In another nod to local car culture, the USPS will begin issuing its Lowrider Forever stamps in sheets of 15 beginning Friday.

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Federal court orders New Mexico prison officials to allow magazine’s delivery

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March 11, 2026

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Federal court orders New Mexico prison officials to allow magazine’s delivery

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Tanya Tucker to perform at New Mexico State Fair

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March 10, 2026

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Tanya Tucker to perform at New Mexico State Fair

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker will perform at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, officials announced Tuesday.

Tucker will take to the stage Friday, Sept. 18, after the Chevron PRCA rodeo. The Grammy Award-winning icon has racked up 10 No. 1 country hits since her first hit, “Delta Dawn,” at age 13.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring the legendary Tanya Tucker to the New Mexico State Fair,” said Dan Mourning, general manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “Tanya is one of the greatest icons in country music history and is the perfect fit for the Fair.”

Tucker has 23 Top-40 albums and 56 Top 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has won two Country Music Association awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, three CMT Awards and two Grammys for Best Country Album and Best Country Song.

Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m.

Here is the full 2026 New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup:

Friday, Sept. 11

Turnpike Troubadours with Chevron PRCA Xtreme Bulls

Saturday, Sept. 12

Ian Munsick with Chevron PRCA Xtreme Bulls

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Chevron PRCA Standalone Rodeo

Thursday, Sept. 17

Everclear with Chevron PRCA Rodeo

Friday, Sept. 18

Tanya Tucker with Chevron PRCA Rodeo