This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Justin Horwath / New Mexico In Depth Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto is running for a fourth term despite the state Democratic […] Senators Throw Support to Embattled Ivey-Soto is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

Truth or Consequences is known for its hot springs, historic buildings, and shopping plazas that resemble something from the Old West. If a trip into times past doesn’t sound like a convincing enough reason to make the trek, a short drive down the road to Elephant Butte offers some top-notch catfishing — and not the […] Trippin at the Butte is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

“We need bold solutions, drastic overhauls and serious reforms,” writes a candidate for the Legislature in an op-ed article. Bold, huh? Boy, that’s new and exciting. Oh, wait. It isn’t. It’s a standard cliché for everybody who runs for office. This particular candidate wrote an entire op-ed filled with platitudes and generalizations. Not a single […] Do Your Research Before You Vote is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture recently delivered a draft farm bill. It was eight months after the old farm bill, about to expire, had to be extended. This $1.5 trillion, 942-page tome has a lot to like, but it’s missing some key provisions important to New Mexico. And it’s hung up in partisan scrapping. […] Farm Bill Advocates to Congress: Get a Move On is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

Summer is on its way, and pretty soon we’ll be begging for relief from the fiery rays of an angry sun. Luckily, the new trend of THC-infused seltzers that has taken over the imaginations of the nation’s brewers means we’ll be able to cool off and get high at the same time. But hemp-based THC […] Are THC Drinks in Danger? is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission is facing a lawsuit that claims its cannabis social equity laws are discriminatory and unconstitutional. The suit, filed by California woman Justyna Jensen, claims the law favors one group of people. The law requires the majority business owner of a company to be a resident of Rhode Island who lives […] Blunts: States Sued Over Cannabis Equity is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

It’s early evening in Albuquerque when a line forms outside an indistinct brown building in the southeast part of town. The doors open at 6 p.m. and music comes flooding out into the parking lot. Beyond the threshold, colored lights swirl and bass throbs. A festively dressed woman waves the crowd in. With a big […] An Evening at the Drug Market is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

The Paper.’s Guide to this Week’s Comedy Events is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

Pride Month runs throughout the month of June with celebratory events in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. The major Pride events, including Pride Parade, ramp up next weekend here in the Duke City. But there are plenty of events aimed at LGBTQ+ crowds all month long. This week, for example, the party gets started with […] The Paper.’s Guide to Pride is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, covering politics, arts, culture, and events ..read more

Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd. NE) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. How is that possible? Well, the hop-heads at Canteen have been in the business of making “fly brews” since 1994. In honor of the achievement, the business is hosting a weekend of ’90s-themed events. On Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. it’s a Pre-Anniversary Party with Crazy Bird. On Friday, May 31, at […] Featured Event: Canteen’s 30th Anniversary Party is a story from The Paper.. Publishing from New Mexico's largest city, The Paper is your source for local, independent news, cov ..read more