The head of New Mexico's Department of Regulation and Licensing is not so keen on the whole "regulation" thing. "I don’t give a damn about rules and regulations; I’ll do whatever I want."

A new company with a new rocket will be setting up shop at New Mexico's Spaceport America.

City Hall says that just because the red light cameras are gone doesn't mean that you can shirk paying your citations.

Could Rush Limbaugh face actual consequences for his hateful bloviations?

Shakespeare as a hipster. Queen Elizabeth I in a pantsuit.

Girls Gone Wild mogul and all-around scumbag Joe Francis is heading to jail. Which should make everybody happy except for Joe Francis.

Do we find kidnapped-woman-rescuer Charles Ramsey's interview fascinating because of latent racism? I don't know. But I kind of dig the song schmoyoho made out of it.

• Top Cat fell in love, Mr. Bannerman... (TopCat) [ Wed May 8 2013 2:15 PM ]
  

Reported cases of HIV infection are on the increase on the Navajo Reservation.

Colorado pot legalization involves some new taxes that may not have the support of pro-marijuana groups.

KOAT reports a rash of bike thefts downtown.

Are some of our contemporary English words identical to words from a 15,000 year old "proto-Eurasiatic" Ice Age language?

Kidnapped in Cleveland, hostages for ten years and an instant-classic TV interview.

The United States finally came out and accused China of cyber-espionage.

The pink dolphins of Hong Kong are dying.

I bet Bill Richardson could get Led Zeppelin back together.

The ABBA museum in Stockholm is now open!

This article explains the origins the conservative Islamist movement in Bangladesh.

There's only enough room in this world for one manufacturer of "visors with simulated hair," AKA hairy-hats.

On this day in 1980, Yugoslavian dictator Josip Tito was buried.

• Dancing Queen (cliffdweller) [ Tue May 7 2013 2:32 PM ]
  
• ABBA Museum (engineer1971) [ Tue May 7 2013 7:07 PM ]
  

Swing out, sister.

When the week ends, it’s time to relax, enjoy the company of friends and soak in as much weekend fun as possible, but even nightlife can become routine or mundane. That same restaurant with the same group of friends eating the same entree. While Albuquerque has a lot to offer, sometimes it’s hard to find that new evening outing. Have no fear and let me swing this idea by you.

Rhythm Dance Company has created Saturday nights full of jazz, fancy footwork and an eclectic mix of locals. From 8:15 to 11:15 p.m., this quaint dance studio opens its doors to the public for Saturday Swing. And let me tell you, it’s an absolute blast. For a few bucks, you can dance the night away and be transported back to the roaring ’20s (perfectly apropos of the The Great Gatsby’s upcoming release). Even if you have two left feet, you can still join in on the fun. Rhythm offers basic swing classes before every social dance at 7:30 p.m. for a few extra bucks. As soon as you’ve learned your level one moves, you’d be surprised how quickly you transition from memorized steps to fluid partner dancing. Once you’ve tuckered yourself out from all those spins and dips, you’ll notice the pleasant diversity of the students. You have your regulars—who move with amazing grace—teenagers looking for a different kind of fun, beginners (like me) just trying to master the step-ball-change and every other type of person you can imagine. The dancing is such fun, but the crowd that attends “Saturday Swing” is what makes it truly memorable. You’ll dance with and meet people of all sorts as you become part of swingin’ little community for one night. Try something new. You just might discover your new favorite weekend outing.

• Try a little live theater (Linda8856) [ Mon May 6 2013 3:27 PM ]
  
• Trying a little live theatre from the Fearless Intern (nodb130) [ Tue May 7 2013 9:51 AM ]
  

San Francisco limousine catches fire, killing five women trapped inside.

Riots in Bangladesh, over an anti-blasphemy law, have left 19 people dead.

Risso could play in the majors!

Julia Martinez, 16, is being charged for first degree murder for the death of Maurice Gonzales.

Sure, Cobb. You can keep your boas.

A fast-growing wildfire northwest of Los Angeles has already forced thousands to evacuate and is threatening a U.S. naval base.

While ground crews continued to battle the 50-acre Piedra fire in the Sandias, several more fires of suspicious origin sparked along the La Luz Trail and in Rio Rancho.

Jury panel in Philadelphia debating murder charges against abortion provider Kermit Gosnell as they start their third full day of deliberations.

Amber Alert issued for missing teens Misty Chyann Sloan and Savannah Meshell Sloan out of Kingsland, Texas.

America’s worst professional baseball team is from New Mexico. Yaaay.

Fugitive Joanne Chesimard is the first woman on the FBI’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists.

What’s your favorite pizza topping? Hmm, let see … I like pepperoni, artichoke hearts, extra cheese and, of course, plastic fragments. Ooh and maybe rat meat.

ABQ BioPark

ABQ BioPark’s yet-to-be-named newborn giraffe calf

On April 20, an 18-year-old giraffe named June gave birth to a 120-pound girl. The newborn giraffe has yet to receive a name, but, in the coming weeks, Facebook users can help name the giraffe by visiting the ABQ BioPark's Facebook page and voting on the calf's name.

The ABQ BioPark has other recently-born members, such as: Chopper, a male White rhino; Kix, a male Bactrian camel; Kiran and Kalmali, two male snow leopards; Daizy, a female Asian elephant; and Reese, a female orangutan.

Celebrate Mother's Day by welcoming the yet-to-be-named, newborn giraffe and by visiting other new family members at the ABQ BioPark.

Alibi ace reporter Barron Jones takes an active look at the glacially-paced investigation into the shooting death of Jonathan Mitchell.

Fire season returns.

Drought continues, and we're officially the hardest-hit state.

La Jicarita shares a poignant photo essay of International Workers' Day happenings in Burque.

APD debuts The Daily 49 newscast, but it's for officers' eyes only.

The Sandoval Country Fire Department halts issuing burn permits for unincorporated county land.

Le Café Miche reopens Downtown.

Mora County becomes the first county in the country to ban drilling and fracking. Way to be, Mora!

Thomas Dolby is coming! Thomas Dolby is coming!

This is not a Magazine cover.

Linda Hubbard's propagand-art rules.

And, now, your daily moment of teddy bear operation.

• Teddy's operation (genericabqfema​​le) [ Thu May 2 2013 10:44 AM ]
  

Everybody's favorite coach, Steve Alford, is contesting his 1 million dollar buyout, causing New Mexicans to love him even more.

Chama River has great beer, but at least one dirtbag employee.

The city shut down a Central motel for all the usual squalorous reasons. Which is maybe a good thing. But it does mean that the residents are out on the street. Which is definitely a bad thing.

As I said last week: the Elvis impersonator is innocent. It was the evil martial arts instructor all along. Because of the fake Mensa Certificate, you see. It all makes sense!

IBM released a new movie! The paparazzi is going to have to squint really hard to find the actors, though.

Beautiful land in South Dakota for sale! Rolling hills, historic structures, angry Oglala Sioux. Oh, it's the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre. But don't you think it would make a beautiful spa?

And hey, if you're like me, right about now you're probably wondering "What if someday I have to land an airplane but I'm not a pilot?" Never fear. The Daily Word has your back.

• Alford's baby blue and yellow tie (lilbrudder) [ Wed May 1 2013 1:26 PM ]
  

The Albuquerque church stabber believed he was fighting a masonic conspiracy.

I was rooting for Patricia Michaels of Taos Puebleo.

The Rio Arriba County Sheriff is being investigated by the FBI.

It was his ninth birthday, and he's cautious... so we let him drive the Ferrari.

Watch Keith Richards clobber a guy with his guitar.

Other Euro-zone countries may seize savings from the wealthy.

Proud to be a bearded lady.

Protesters in Bangladesh calling for death penalty for the owner of the building that collapsed April 24th.

Neat pictures of the new Manhattan subway under construction.

Yesterday was the anniversary of Albert Hoffman's death. You must see this psychedelic kitty GIF.

• Don't bring a knife.. (sloppy) [ Tue Apr 30 2013 2:37 PM ]
  
• Subway Under Construction (engineer1971) [ Wed May 1 2013 9:44 AM ]
  

Gas explosion in Prague injured at least 35.

The New York Jets have released Tim Tebow.

The St. Jude Thaddeus Parish choir was attacked on Sunday during closing hymns.

Weather postpones the new World Trade Center building’s ascent to be the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

The state has issued an Amber Alert for 6-year-old Elijah Reczek.

Leo Dicaprio’s life is nothing like The Great Gatsby.

New York City bartender breaks world record for most cocktails made in one hour. (Hint: The previous record was 973.)

Zoos around the world are welcoming new baby animals that will make your heart melt.

• Elijah Reczek (pencil) [ Mon Apr 29 2013 10:41 AM ]