As part of its 38th season, the Placitas Artists Series is presenting the Hermitage Piano Trio at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church this month. The Hermitage Piano Trio, one of the world’s premier piano trios according to a press release, will perform at the church at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. The trio has earned multiple Grammy […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Mountainair Mayor Addresses Rumors About New Police Chief
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced on social media that the town had hired Paul Lucero as the new chief of police on Sept. 17. Less than two weeks later, Nieto took to social media to address “some rumors that have been circulating lately” about a connection between Lucero and the former police chief, Juan Reyes. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Strengthening Our Community Through Trades Education
In today’s evolving economy, ensuring our youth are equipped with the practical skills necessary to succeed is more vital than ever. I’m Phil Ramirez, and as your candidate for Senate District 12, I am committed to an educational initiative that prepares our students not just for any job, but for good jobs that strengthen our […]
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Letter to the Editor: We Must Listen to Top Republican Leaders Who Are Sounding the Alarm
Submitted by Lois Vermilya, Sandia Park As a long-time east mountain resident, I believe we have to listen to the large group of Republican officials who are warning us that Donald Trump is unfit for office. His own Vice President Mike Pence and former President George W. Bush’s Vice President Dick Cheney have both disavowed […]
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Ready for liftoff
Nearly 200 pilots got an early start to the 2024 Balloon Fiesta at Albuquerque Aloft, an event that sees balloons take off from elementary schools across the metro including this one at Rio Rancho Elementary School. Since 2005, Albuquerque Aloft has offered parents, students, families, and teachers the opportunity to meet the pilots and crew […]
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Oil-and-gas giant gives big to dark money group
Chevron Corporation gave the single largest contribution to a dark money group that attempted but failed to stop the growing influence of progressive lawmakers in the Legislature during this year’s primary election, campaign filings show. The New Mexico Project, which for months fought divulging the source of its money and the details of its spending […]
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Oil-and-gas giant gives big to dark money group
Chevron Corporation gave the single largest contribution to a dark money group that attempted but failed to stop the growing influence of progressive lawmakers in the Legislature during this year’s primary election, campaign filings show. The New Mexico Project, which for months fought divulging the source of its money and the details of its spending […]
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Our Town, Their Stage
For five years, the Rio Rancho Players Community Theater has entertained the City of Vision with Broadway-style performances. Now they invite audiences to enjoy dessert during their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic, Our Town. The performance group is preparing for the eight-show run at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community, 900 Loma […]
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Oil-and-gas giant gives big to dark money group
Chevron Corporation gave the single largest contribution to a dark money group that attempted but failed to stop the growing influence of progressive lawmakers in the Legislature during this year’s primary election, campaign filings show. The New Mexico Project, which for months fought divulging the source of its money and the details of its spending […]
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Updated: Albuquerque Journal editor resigns following shoplifting charge in Rio Rancho
Patrick Ethridge, the Albuquerque Journal’s top editor, resigned his position Thursday afternoon a few hours after a Rio Rancho Municipal Court judge approved his release from custody. Rio Rancho Municipal Court Judge Michael Gibson granted Ethridge’s early release Thursday morning after Ehtridge withdrew a previously entered guilty plea and pleaded no contest. Gibson originally sentenced […]