Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections. County clerks say in […]

Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run
The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening […]
Meth Puppies Rescued from Sandia Park Residence
A Good Samaritan helped save six Australian Sheppard puppies suffering from methamphetamine exposure recently.
Luminarias to Light Abó at Salinas Monument
The largest luminaria event in central New Mexico is set to have more than 1,000 of cheerily glowing brown paper bags adorn the Historic San Gregorio de Abó Mission. New […]
Political Opposites Can have a Civil Conversation Over Turkey
Looking forward to those family gatherings over the holidays? Or maybe not? There’s that one relative who is all about politics. Or worse, two on opposite sides of the fence. […]
Community Briefs
Make Your Own Ornament The Edgewood Public Library will provide all the supplies to help folks create their own tree ornament on Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Just drop […]
Moms For Liberty Use Harassment, Intimidation to Push Agenda
When a local or national advocacy group uses words like “freedom,” “patriot,” or “liberty” in their title, it raises my suspicions. The title may be catchy but usually disguises the […]
Estancia Robotics Team Advances to Regional Competition
In just its second year, the Estancia High School robotics team took a giant step, finishing third in the state competition to earn a trip to Dallas, Texas, at the […]
East Mountain Chamber Closing Shop
After more than a 30-year run, the Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce is shutting its doors. “I will say after the last four years or so, the changes in […]
PRC Regulators Get Earful at Natural Gas Facility Hearing
Chambers of commerce throughout the state expressed full support for a proposed $180 million Liquid Natural Gas storage facility that would be built west of Rio Rancho during the first […]