Audience members attending Albuquerque’s City Council meeting Monday erupted in cheers and chants of “sí, se puede” as they marched out of council chambers after a bill that would have […]
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Photos: Advocates rally against changes to immigrant friendly policy
Chants of “immigrant workers, Burque strong,” could be heard on the corner of 5th Street and Marquette Avenue Monday afternoon, as a group opposing a proposed amendment to the city’s […]
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Former San Mateo Inn to be shelter for young adults
The city’s Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) is considered a necessary but harsh shelter for the hundreds of residents who stay there, and its distant location from city services has […]
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What to expect: APS Board to discuss community engagement
Albuquerque Public Schools board members are set to discuss ways they can better engage with community members. At its June 5 meeting, the board will discuss the goals of an […]
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Letter to the Editor: Charter changes could allow a minority party to “game the election system”
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Prior to 2013, Albuquerque had an election system that allowed a minority of voters to elect […]
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What to expect: City councilors to debate charter changes and immigrant friendly policy
Proposals to change the city charter and the immigrant friendly policy will dominate the agenda for the Albuquerque City Council meeting on Monday. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn told City Desk ABQ […]
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How do raises for Bernalillo County employees compare to surrounding areas?
Bernalillo County employees are getting pay raises that a spokesperson says will make their wages competitive with what people are making in similar areas. The 10% increase comes after the […]
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Photos: Albuquerque Community Safety shows off new digs
The city department formed in 2021 that’s charged with, among other things, responding to situations involving those who are experiencing homelessness has a new home. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is […]
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City summer lunch program returns
Albuquerque is once again stepping up to make sure local youths get fed even though school is out. The city’s summer lunch program will begin distributing meals June 3. The […]
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Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with felony convictions. But […]