Permanent Daylight Saving Time Debate | Albuquerque News

What if we never turned the clocks back? New Mexico’s considering ditching daylight saving time altogether — and the biggest change? Darker winter mornings. Imagine waking up in Albuquerque to near-total blackness at 8:15 AM in January. The debate got a major boost when Congress passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July 2026. While we’ve been adjusting our clocks since WWI, meteorologists are now crunching the numbers on how this shift affects sleep, mood, and daily life across the state. It’s not just about sunrise times — it’s about biology, society, and whether you’d rather trade morning light for evening glow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/465c0e4e752488c3