Central (Albuquerque Area)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Roughly 12,550 miles above Earth, a constellation of U.S. global positioning satellites orbits the planet. GPS satellites also carry a sophisticated system designed to detect above ground nuclear detonations anytime, anywhere. The Global Burst Detection system, developed by Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories, carries a suite…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in the late 1800s while experimenting with cathode ray tubes, it was a breakthrough that transformed science and medicine. So much so that the basic concept remains in use today. But a team of researchers at Sandia National Laboratories believes…

Albuquerque, N.M. – Legends Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, welcomes Maria Rainsdon as the new General Manager for the Albuquerque Convention Center – stepping up from her current role, Assistant General Manager, in which she has served for the past six months. Raised…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will host the largest gathering of special shape balloons as a part of the world’s premier balloon event, October 4-12, 2025. This year’s event will include 100 special shape balloons; 11 of those shapes will make their first Balloon Fiesta…