DOJ Demands Change After Child Abandoned at Border | Albuquerque News

From Tacos Chiwas to James Beard | Albuquerque News

From humble taqueria to James Beard nominee, Armando and Nadia are turning Chihuahua’s flavors into Arizona’s culinary sensation—twice featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, now with a sleek new spot they built themselves, and still serving up barbacoa tacos so good they might just be Arizona’s official state taco. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c031676bb1b6770

Storms and Heat Dominate New Mexico | Albuquerque News

Storms are rolling in with scattered thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flash flooding—especially in Cibola, Catron, McKinley, San Juan Counties, and the Sacramento Mountains. While the monsoon moisture sticks around through Monday, drier air arrives early next week, easing storms in the south and east. But don’t let that fool you—temperatures remain scorching, with triple-digit heat expected across eastern, southern New Mexico, and the Albuquerque metro. Stay alert, stay hydrated, and prepare for the classic summer combo: storms and swelter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e11c5b0007e1670

DOJ Demands Change After Child Abandoned at Border | Albuquerque News

The Department of Justice is launching a major crackdown on New Mexico’s CYFD after a 15-year-old U.S. citizen was abandoned at the border—sent to Mexico despite his refusal and his mother’s dangerous history. DOJ officials call it a dangerous, destabilizing move, part of a pattern of systemic failures that have even led to child deaths. CYFD claims it acted in the child’s best interest with court approval, but leaked documents show the boy repeatedly refused to go and his mother’s troubled past. The DOJ is seeking an emergency order to halt such decisions and is proposing 50 sweeping reforms to fix CYFD’s broken system—where caseworkers skip visits, fake records, and mislead lawmakers. CYFD remains silent until it reviews the court order. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a5454cac7b27f5af

New Mexico Could Get Early Presidential Primary | Albuquerque News

New Mexico could be getting a major spotlight in the 2028 presidential race, with the Democratic National Committee considering moving its primary to February 15th — making it one of the earliest states to vote. Currently held in June, this shift would place New Mexico fourth on the calendar, after South Carolina, Nevada, and New Hampshire, giving candidates a much bigger incentive to campaign here early. With a diverse electorate and recent progressive wins like free college and universal childcare, the state is positioning itself as a key Democratic battleground. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is pushing hard, emphasizing the state’s Hispanic and Native American voters as critical assets. The full DNC is expected to vote on the change next month — and for now, no similar move is planned for Republicans. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59a1222933059a07

Elephant Butte Lake at Historic Low | Albuquerque News

Elephant Butte Lake hits a 50-year low, with just 32,000 acre-feet—less than 2% of its capacity—forcing boat owners to scramble, marinas to relocate seven times, and sparking calls for smarter water management as farmers fight to irrigate crops amid a two-decade drought gripping the Southwest. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fc76e002ab534e7f