On the first day of the special legislative session, New Mexico House lawmakers introduced a single piece of legislation that would fund a few months of assisted outpatient pilot programs […]

Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Public not allowed in meetings of state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people
This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that […]
Over $15 Million Could Be Coming to NM for Rural Development
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. […]
Sandoval County Rescue Team Assists in Ruidoso Swift Water Rescue
The Sandoval County Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team said it has conducted an average of 20 rescues a day while assisting the National Guard and other agencies in Ruidoso. […]
Line of succession
I’ve been thinking more these days about Vice President Kamala Harris, her role as vice president and the ever-present is-she-ready question. Being second in line is something I know a […]
Bernalillo Dispensary Sues Town Over Green Paint
A dispensary has sued the Town of Bernalillo because the town wants the business to repaint its bright green color. The lawsuit, filed June 26, appeals a Bernalillo Town Council […]
Bernalillo Farmers Market 2024 Season Underway
The Bernalillo Farmers Market opened its 8th season on June 21, but the market is still looking for food vendors. Located at 370 Rotary Park Rd., the outdoor market will […]
Over $15 Million in Rural Development Projects Could Be Coming to NM
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. […]
Winning the news cycle isn’t the same as winning the election
The second half of July has had no shortage of blockbuster political news stories. In less than 48 hours: Federal judge (and Trump appointee) Aileen Cannon dismissed all charges in […]
As Town Wells Dry Up, Estancia Mayor Urges Water Conservation
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct that Estancia Mayor Nathan Dial previously said the town had 4-5 days’ worth of water. The Town of Estancia told residents […]