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Affluent neighborhoods that blocked PNM substation now face summer power outage warnings
Neighborhood grid capacity maxed out after city, county permit growth beyond PNM capacity
Could NIMBY neighbors derail city’s rail trail plans?
Albuquerque wants to build a new trail segment, but a small group of neighbors is ready to fight to keep their street how it is
Denied again: Why the ABQ City Council killed the same sales tax hike twice
Councilor’s kill proposed tax increase before voters get a chance to weigh in
After years of issues at MDC, Bernalillo County adds a new piece to the healthcare puzzle
County officials say the new chief medical officer isn’t just a fix for jail healthcare, but part of a massive strategy shift across county government
After three police shootings in five days, City Councilor questions APD, ACS mental health response rules
A lethal mental health call has reignited concerns over APD’s use of force after federal monitors left APD to police itself
Get Out (July 16): Our picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ
Hot in the city. Hot in the city tonight.
Profiles in Creativity: Diné sculptor Jazmin Novak tells traditional stories in glass and metal
Pursuing an MFA in New York has made Albuquerque artist grateful for her hometown.
Albuquerque Museum takes a road trip along The Other Route 66
New exhibit moves beyond the myth of Route 66 to explore the history, people and culture of Central Avenue
Dr. Shelle Sanchez, longtime City arts director, leaves Albuquerque’s art scene in good hands
Longtime Department of Arts & Culture leader retires from city service.
The newspaper that broke the Roswell UFO story is shutting down
The Roswell Daily Record, in operation since 1903, says it’s pursuing a possible sale but has offered no guarantees
Get Out (July 10): Our editor’s picks of the best reasons to get off the couch in ABQ this weekend
There’s more to life than pools and swamp coolers

Commentary: Heinrich’s permit reform push is good for New Mexico innovation, industry
Commentary from Jon Lipshutz, Campaign Manager, Bregman For NM
Worst 250th Birthday Party Ever!
Red hats, White supremacy and the Blues mark this Independence Day
America’s next energy revolution is being built in New Mexico
New Mexico’s existing industrial ecosystem is perfectly built to fulfill these growing supply chain demands, with ongoing help.
Defending our public lands, from Teddy Roosevelt to Martin Heinrich
Commentary from State Senator Carrie Hamblen
Puzzled by those who try to undo universal childcare
Diane Denish: Corner to Corner column

Sandoval County animal shelter wins $9,500 for holiday adoption program
Volunteer chips in her own award to help increase shelter impact
Rio Grande water levels “no longer sufficient” to meet irrigator and river needs, says MRGCD
Low snowpack, early spring heat created early runoff
Tijeras turns back to the well it took offline over PFAS fears
Well 1’s sudden failure Thursday forced the village to bring Well 3 back online as a backup water source
New Sheriff in town
Estancia’s Chief Tom Carter, heading for the sheriff’s office, discusses plans with The Independent
East Mountain school breaks ground on new middle school expansion
Award-winning school continues growth in East Mountains
New Mexico Attorney General sues Torrance, Curry Counties to block sheriffs from cooperating with ICE
Local deputies act as ICE agents to make immigration arrests
NMDOT warns of “significant” weekend delays on I-40 in Carnuel through June
I-40 reduced to one lane during weekend bridge work
Rariden welcomed back to commission, for now, as efforts to restore fire service move forward
Just before the commission gaveled into session Tuesday, Rariden gave a brief statement saying his computer access had been restored and he would remain.

Opinion: New Mexico doctors and patients are being held hostage by insurance profits – not lawsuits
Commentary by Cherie LaCour, New Mexico trial lawyer
Opinion: Continuing to deliver for the East Mountains
Letter to the Editor from Bernalillo Co. Commissioner Eric Olivas
Opinion: Primary is opportunity to get rid of Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate
Matt Dodson opposes Luján support for surveillance capitalism, devastation in Gaza and imperialist provocations in Iran
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