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60 venomous snakes, cocaine, guns and 22,000 dollars in cash seized during New Mexico drug raid; inland taipan among reptiles found

Federal agents investigating an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in New Mexico made a shocking discovery after uncovering 60 snakes, half a pound of cocaine, three firearms and 22,000 dollars in cash during a raid on a home in the South Valley area near Albuquerque. The seizure inventory included cobras, mambas,…

The Times of India

Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?

Explosive AP story based on whistleblower testimony suggests agents ‘sat back and watched’ in hopes of securing larger drug-trafficking bust

The Guardian - US

Machine Head “extremely honoured” to have been awarded keys to the city of Albuquerque by the most metal mayor in America

Tim Keller has previously given keys to the city to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and been spotted in Soulfly merch

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Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit US streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

DEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger cases over immediate seizures. This tactic, described by one agent as "poisoning our community," potentially endangered lives despite Justice Department guidelines urging seizure when "practicable."

The Economic Times

‘We poisoned our community:’ DEA agents blow whistle on controversial fentanyl tactic

This controversial tactic, revealed by three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Neil McCasland's Silver Alert Is Freaking Out UFO Theorists: Who Is He And Why?

Explore the mysterious disappearance of Retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland from Albuquerque, linked to UFO theories, and his military background at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Learn about the ongoing investigation and public intrigue.

International Business Times UK

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem

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FBI Hunt Missing UFO General Neil McCasland Amid 'Grave National Security Crisis'

The FBI has joined the search for retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, 68, who has been missing in Albuquerque since Feb. 27, 2026 and linked to decades of classified American defence research.

International Business Times UK

NFL Players from Highland H.S. (Albuquerque, NM)

An updated list of all NFL Players from Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

SuperWest Sports

NFL Players from Eldorado H.S. (Albuquerque, NM)

An updated list of all NFL Players from Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

SuperWest Sports

Cop-Assisted Extortion of DWI Arrestees in New Mexico Included Getting Them Drunk

A recent guilty plea reveals a new wrinkle in a long-running corruption scheme that involved bribing police officers to make drunk driving cases disappear.

Reason

Timothy Busfield sexual misconduct allegations mount as wife Melissa Gilbert expresses support

Actor held without bond in New Mexico on child abuse charges stemming from twin brothers’ complaint

The Guardian - US

Apple TV's Pluribus and Breaking Bad hold a mysterious connection

Albuquerque is the unspoken character in Vince Gilligan’s work

North America’s 10 most turbulent flights and airports revealed

The new lists are courtesy of a website that monitors turbulence using the same sources that pilots turn to when planning flight routes

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Apple TV's Pluribus and Breaking Bad have a mysterious connection

Albuquerque is the unspoken character in Gilligan’s work

Reason

Another New Mexico Cop Lauded for Nabbing Drunk Drivers Admits Taking Bribes To Let Them Off the Hook

A guilty plea by a retired Albuquerque officer who served in law enforcement for more than 30 years illustrates the extent of the biggest police scandal in the state's history.

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The Best Touring Bike is a Sport Touring Bike, Here’s Why

I rode 1,500 miles on the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT. And I am here to tell you sport touring bikes make the best touring bikes.

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Albuquerque, the Desert City Rewriting the Rules of Slow Travel

Explore Albuquerque at an easy pace: dawn balloons, Old Town walks, Sandia Peak Tramway, bosque time, and chile-forward meals for calm, memorable days

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The Guardian - US

Revealed: police across US spread false rumors about Venezuelan gang threats

Claim that Tren de Aragua planned to attack officers was widely shared – only for FBI to later acknowledge it was mistaken, internal files show

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The 10 Most Valuable Vacation Destinations for Retirees in 2026 — That Won't Bust the Budget

From U.S. getaways to international escapes, these budget-friendly destinations offer retirees the perfect mix of rest, rejuvenation and a touch of excitement.

The Independent UK

By the numbers: International hot air balloon fiesta to lift off in Albuquerque

Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather over nine days to watch as pilots from around the world take to the skies in colorful hot air balloons

The Independent UK

New Mexico man shot and killed two workers at auto parts store over free oil cans, cops say

Ismael Rene Tena told police he was supposed to get two free oil containers from an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Albuquerque

Benzinga

Redwire Expands With New Space Defense Facility In Albuquerque

Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) shares rose on Thursday after the company announced the opening of a 15,000-square-foot facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to accelerate the development of advanced space-based defense systems.

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20 Cheapest Places To Retire in the West in 2025

The most affordable big cities in the West may surprise you.

The Independent UK

State of emergency declared in New Mexico following rise in crime and drug use

Local authorities and tribal officials in the county had called for state reinforcements to combat the escalating crime linked to illicit drug use

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