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Six New Mexico Spots Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
food1 month ago

Six New Mexico Spots Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

Six New Mexico eateries and chefs were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, including Albuquerque’s Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. (Outstanding Bar), Daydream Rum Bar (Best New Bar), and The Burque Bakehouse (Outstanding Bakery), plus chefs Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions, Graham Dodds of NOSA Restaurant & Inn, and Danny Calleros of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in the Best Chef: Southwest category. Finalists will be announced March 31, with the awards ceremony June 15 in Chicago. Bow & Arrow is Indigenous- and female-owned; Calleros notes the family-run Ardovino’s history since 1949, and NM chefs see growing recognition beyond Santa Fe.

Timothy Busfield Loses Agency Support as Court Case Moves Forward
legal1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Loses Agency Support as Court Case Moves Forward

Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield was dropped by Innovative Artists the same day he appeared in Albuquerque court on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse tied to alleged incidents with two young actors on The Cleaning Lady; prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed ahead of trial, and a new allegation involving a 16-year-old girl was disclosed, adding to older, uncharged claims.

Former UFC Fighter Diego Sanchez Arrested on Gun Charges in Albuquerque
sports7 months ago

Former UFC Fighter Diego Sanchez Arrested on Gun Charges in Albuquerque

Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Albuquerque for allegedly firing a gun from a moving vehicle, with charges including shooting at or from a motor vehicle and negligent use of a deadly weapon. Sanchez, 43, denied firing the weapon, and his bail has not been set. The incident occurred as the vehicle passed a traffic accident, and Sanchez was released after arrest. He was previously released by UFC in 2020 and has since competed in bare-knuckle boxing.

F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Albuquerque, Pilot Seriously Injured
military1 year ago

F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Albuquerque, Pilot Seriously Injured

An F-35B fighter jet crashed in Albuquerque shortly after refueling at Kirtland Air Force Base, with the pilot safely ejecting and being taken to a hospital. Despite the high costs and some criticism of the F-35 program, experts note that crashes are rare and the aircraft is considered safe. The program remains the largest and most expensive military acquisition in history, with total costs around $2 trillion.