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Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Viva la Fiesta of Cultures!
The 15th annual “Fiesta of Cultures” returns on October 21 at Bernalillo’s Coronado Historic Site, offering activities like baking, kachina carving, live music, and an art raffle to support the historic sites group.
Bernalillo Advances Road Project, Honors Ninja Warrior
The Bernalillo Old Highway 44 project, initially tripled in cost, is progressing with separate road and culvert work, while local champion climber Katie Bone is eyeing the 2028 Olympics after an injury.
Tribes at Odds Over Drilling Ban around Ancient Chaco Canyon
New protections for Chaco Culture National Historical Park have ignited a debate among Indigenous groups. While some view it as the preservation of their ancestral home, others argue that it hampers economic opportunities, underscoring the challenge of balancing cultural heritage preservation with economic needs.
First Responder Hero Highlight
Charlie Merow, Bernalillo’s sole female firefighter/EMT, made her way from Regina, New Mexico, to the Bernalillo Fire Department. Known as “Dr. Charlie” to local kids, she appreciates community trust and the department’s close-knit atmosphere.
County Hosts Workshops for Fentanyl Awareness Week
Sandoval County hosts Fentanyl Awareness Week information sessions to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic, collaborating with organizations and law enforcement.
Conservation Agency on the Local Ballot
Five candidates are competing for four supervisor positions in the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District in Bernalillo. This district, founded in the 1930s to combat soil erosion, has gained renewed attention. Early voting began on October 10, and the election will determine the conservation agency’s leadership.
Local Cowboy Rodeo Moving to Santa Fe
The Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo relocates to Santa Fe in 2024 due to its popular success.
Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial
This story originally appeared in the Rio Grande Sun, an independent community newspaper. It is republished here with permission as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best […]
Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial
This story originally appeared in the Rio Grande Sun, an independent community newspaper. It is republished here with permission as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best […]
