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Albuquerque’s record $1.5 billion budget heads to the state, without Keller’s signature
Mayor Keller let the plan become law to secure worker raises and avoid resident fee hikes, but warned of an “overly-optimistic forecast”
Why did the city cancel 311 on Sundays? Councilor quizzes mayor’s office after getting no answer
The city quietly cut the phone line to “optimize” staff, but a homeless helpline oversight has one councilor asking questions
How a new zoning ordinance could send future Burque smoke shops up in smoke
The proposed bill would bring strict new distance and operating rules to dedicated vape and nicotine retailers across town
ABQ councilors try again on tax hike — but this time, voters will decide
The proposal would fund city worker raises and neighborhood projects, if voters say yes
Return of the ‘ankle-biters’
Mosquito season has had a slow start in ABQ, but city health officials warn late-May rain signals a mid-June population spike
Wages vs. Rents: Albuquerque council set to vote on historic $15 minimum wage overhaul tonight
ABQ could hike the base wage to $15 tonight and tie future raises to rent. As businesses and workers square off, here is how to join the conversation
Improv City: Albuquerque’s improvisational comedy scene explodes
Multiple troupes are making funny in Albuquerque venues
Pride Profiles: ORCA is creating community and connection for LGBTQ+ seniors
Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque offers social events, support groups and more.
Music Under the Stars brings salsa, jazz and more to Albuquerque Museum for 35th year
Popular music series returns this weekend with Son Como Son and Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra.
Pride weekend emphasizes “unity” for Albuquerque
LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride in style
All of Burque’s a Stage: The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival Returns
Productions of Julius Caesar and The Winter’s Tale hit the stage throughout the summer

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
Opinion: Why is the Sandoval County Tax Assessor race silent?
Letter from State Rep. Kathleen Cates

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
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.
Edgewood mayor to resign next week
Resignation would set up appointment for third commissioner in this seat in a year
Edgewood losing county fire, EMS coverage after payment dispute ends 21-year agreement
Town and Santa Fe County reach walkaway deal; Edgewood must replace emergency services by July 1

Opinion: Applauding Heinrich for bi-partisan permitting reform work
Commentary from State Rep. Marian Matthews
Opinion: SPEED Act Would be a Left/Right Win
Opinion from Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation
Opinion: New Mexico’s disability laws get important updates, and more still needed
Letter from State Rep. Kathleen Cates
Opinion: Voters will decide about paying legislators
Triple Spaced Again by Merilee Dannemann
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