Netflix to bring new US production hub to New Mexico By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Netflix has chosen New Mexico as the site of a new U.S. production hub and is in final negotiations to buy an existing multimillion-dollar studio complex on the edge of the state’s largest city, government and corporate leaders announced Monday. …

47th Albuquerque balloon fiesta ready for weekend launch By RUSSELL CONTRERAS, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The 47th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to start Saturday and will feature nearly 600 hot air balloons.The event is expected to draw about 1 million visitors to central New Mexico as Albuquerque continues to struggle with crime. According to FBI statistics …

Albuquerque immigrant measure goes to mayor The Albuquerque City Council has approved a measure that would prevent federal immigration officers from entering a prisoner transport center without a warrant, and prohibit local tax dollars from being used to enforce federal immigration laws. The measure debated Monday seeks to bolster the New Mexico city’s “immigrant friendly” status — which briefly came …

Tyrin Pacheco has had one dream for a long time. He wanted to play college baseball at the University of New Mexico. Wednesday afternoon, that dream became a reality when the Hobbs High School senior signed his national letter of intent to play for the Lobos in Albuquerque next season. “This is literally a dream come true. The thought of …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The real Albuquerque house made famous by the methamphetamine-making character Walter White in the AMC-TV hit series “Breaking Bad” is getting a fence. The owners are installing a 6-foot (2 meter) wrought iron fence on the front of the house used in the series, starring Bryan Cranston. The move comes after the owners have complained of …

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – 2017 Daily Event Schedule ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The 46th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to begin Saturday and is expected to draw close to a million visitors to central New Mexico.But concerns over crime in Albuquerque and the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas has organizers stepping up security measures. Here are some …

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – 2017 Daily Event Schedule ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The 46th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to begin Saturday and is expected to draw close to a million visitors to central New Mexico.But concerns over crime in Albuquerque and the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas has organizers stepping up security measures. Here are some …