THIS MODERN WORLD

RED FLAG WARNINGS HERALD SPRING WINDS

Smoke, pollen and clouds of dust bring May flowers—and low visibility on the freeway.

MARK RONCHETTI LEADS IN FUNDRAISING AMONG GOP GOVERNOR HOPEFULS

Technically, it’s votes that count and not money. But who’s counting? (And could the longtime weatherman get that hellish wind to chill out, please?)

NM HIGH ON FAA LIST FOR LASERS POINTED AT AIRCRAFT

It passes for entertainment when the wind takes the internet out.

FBI OFFERS 5 GRAND FOR INFO IN LA CIENEGUILLA PETROGLYPHS VANDALISM CASE

That doesn’t seem like nearly enough to get someone to spill the beans on a swastika-sympathetic spray-painter.

MAYOR ALAN WEBBER PROPOSES $383 MILLION BUDGET, MARKING 1% OVERALL DECREASE

Don’t worry, though, the cops would get a nice raise if the mayor’s idea flies.

ALBUQUERQUE PRIDE ORGANIZERS DON’T WANT COPS AT PARADE, FESTIVAL

Police probably have something else they could be doing.

WE WON A BUNCH OF AWARDS FROM THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

You’re welcome, America.

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FIRE SEASON IS HERE

High winds make for a difficult firefighting job near Hermit’s Peak, 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

WE ARE WAY MORE THAN WEDNESDAY HERE ARE A COUPLE OF ONLINE EXCLUSIVES:

SOUTH MEADOWS SPACE

The Planning Commission held a hearing but did not vote on a proposal for housing on a designated open space.