Albuquerque & BernCo.

Approximately 2,000 people gathered in Downtown Albuquerque to protest federal immigration policies and call for the abolition of ICE. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Thousands march in Downtown Albuquerque to protest ICE, Trump immigration policies

A wave of chants, music and calls for justice surged through Downtown Albuquerque on Friday as approximately 2,000 people gathered to protest federal immigration policies…

Rep. Kathleen Cates, left, talks with Central New Mexico Community College President Tracy Hartzler, center, and Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Schalow at the grand opening of her new legislative office. (Rodd Cayton)

Cates opens in-district office

Legislator says the move will mean better service for constituents

State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House…

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ABQ & BERNCO

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller speaks to the business community during the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Mayors Luncheon on June 17. (Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce)

Real work, real progress

Keller talks tech, housing and hope in annual address to Albuquerque business leaders

Mayor Tim Keller told Albuquerque business leaders that the city is finally making real progress on crime, homelessness and downtown revitalization after years of effort.…

Mayor Tim Keller held a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Medical Respite at Gateway Center in order to talk about the program, which helps folks living on the streets a safe space to recover from illness or injury. Pictured is a gentleman who without the help from this facility probably would not have made it due to a severe foot injury. Here he sits on his bed at the facility while still receiving treatment. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales /City Desk Abq

A Safe place to heal

Inside Albuquerque’s new medical respite program for the unhoused

Albuquerque’s new medical respite center is giving unhoused people a safe, supportive place to heal after hospital stays — and a better shot at stable…

An Albuquerque ordinance meant to ban the sale of synthetic THC-lookalike products may have missed its mark, allowing semi-synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THC-A to remain legal after amendments changed the bill’s scope. (Source: FDA)

Hemp haze clouds the council’s crackdown

Albuquerque’s new hemp ordinance may leave legal loopholes for intoxicating products

An Albuquerque ordinance meant to ban the sale of synthetic THC-lookalike products may have missed its mark, allowing semi-synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THC-A to…

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