Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an executive order Sept. 23 to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the […]
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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Torreon Paints the Town Red and Delicious
Starting at the end of September, in the beautiful forest of the Manzano Mountains, the town of Torreon will be having a shindig devoted to a favorite harvest crop: delicious […]
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Local leaders help Feed Rio Rancho Kids
Since 2019, Feed Rio Rancho Kids has been doing just that. Founded by Karen Schafer and Kitty Perez, Feed Rio Rancho Kids is a nonprofit that prepares and distributes snack […]
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Las Placitas Association Secures Grant for Buffalo Tract Environmental Assessment
The Las Placitas Association (LPA) has received the $99,950 Trails+ 2024 grant from the Outdoor Recreation Division to conduct an environmental assessment and recreation area management plan of the Buffalo […]
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Advocates: Critter Corridors Can Save Lives
The Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources hosted a wildlife corridor summit on Sept. 19, focusing on protecting both motorists and wildlife on roadways. The event brought together […]
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B and B Music Factory
Billy Daely and Bella Roux’s musical and on-stage chemistry isn’t an act, they’re married in real life and go by Shawn and Anna Lightfoot outside of the music world. The […]
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Albuquerque’s E-Bike Law Takes Effect
The City of Albuquerque’s new e-bike ordinance has officially become law. According to a press release, the new law allows operation of all classes of e-bikes on paved multiuse trails […]
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New ownership brings new life to the Sandia Bar
With views of its namesake mountains, the Sandia Bar, at 4445 Corrales Road, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation and is welcoming guests under new management. Patrons can enjoy […]
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Buy a piece of history
If you love historic hotels, and I do, it was a punch in the gut to read that the St. James Hotel in Cimarron has closed. The storied St. James […]
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Are fluoride levels in ABQ’s water safe?
According to new research, extreme levels of fluoride in drinking water could be associated with lower IQ in children, but according to local water officials, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County’s fluoride […]