Albuquerque is spending at least $15,500 in taxpayer money to broadcast Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the City address across five local television stations as paid advertisements, with the most expensive 30-minute slot costing $12,000. Keller is running for an unprecedented third term as Albuquerque mayor this year, with the election set for Nov. 4. […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Who has the most money to run against Keller?
With less than two months remaining until Election Day, campaign finance reports filed by Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates reveal stark differences in their cash on hand, with incumbent Mayor Tim Keller’s public financing war chest providing a commanding financial advantage over his challengers. Campaign finance data reflects filings through the most recent reporting period, which ended […]
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Isleta Grill wins double crown at New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
Isleta Grill of Isleta Pueblo swept both major awards at the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, capturing the People’s Choice and Blind Judging championships. The restaurant, which also won the Blind Judging title in 2024, emerged victorious from a field of nine competitors vying for recognition as the state’s best green chile […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, General Interest
Albuquerque names Convention Center gallery for Clara Apodaca
The city of Albuquerque dedicated gallery space at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Monday in honor of Clara Apodaca, recognizing her decades of work advancing arts and culture in New Mexico. The dedication is part of the city’s “Stories of Us” initiative, which highlights community leaders who have shaped Albuquerque’s identity, according to a press […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.
Albuquerque city councilor accuses committee of ‘hiding’ fraud reports past legal deadline
More than two weeks past what he calls the legal deadline, Albuquerque District 5 City Councilor Dan Lewis is demanding the release of Inspector General reports on fraud, waste and abuse, accusing the city’s oversight committee of “hiding” public documents. Lewis sent a Sept. 3 letter demanding the Accountability and Government Oversight Committee convene by […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico
New Mexico treasurer urges Supreme Court to strike down Trump tariffs
New Mexico Treasurer Laura Montoya is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that found President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries to be unlawful uses of executive power. “Though he may falsely believe he’s above the law, the courts and the Constitution say otherwise. The Supreme Court must uphold the lower […]
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature
Lujan Grisham to push immigrant detention ban in next legislative session
Although it will not be on her agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, an advisor to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) said she will make passage of a bill banning immigrant detention in New Mexico a top priority next year. “The governor intends to include this legislation in the January regular session call in […]
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Open Mic Mondays: Ryan and the Resistors
Ryan Painter has sung, played rhythm guitar and sometimes electric lead guitar with his band Ryan and the Resistors since 2016. He wasn’t always pure country, though. Painter got his chops out playing rock and metal music – he’s been playing guitar since he was 14 or so – and played a ton of marching […]
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Pic It Up: Scenes from the 2025 State Fair Parade
The 2025 State Fair Parade put on a show along Central Avenue Saturday morning to mark the opening of the State Fair at Expo New Mexico. Senior Photojournalist Roberto Rosales was there to capture the spectacle. Learn more about this year’s State Fair activities at statefair.exponm.com Pic It Up: Scenes from the 2025 State Fair […]
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Get Out! (Sept. 4-10)
Nosferatu w/ Live Score by Invincible Czars (Friday/5, Film) Credit: Courtesy Invincible Czars Nob Hill’s Guild Cinema (3405 Central Ave. SW) welcomes back Austin’s The Invincible Czars. Utilizing an eclectic mix of electronic and acoustic instruments – violin, glockenspiel, organ, flute, bass clarinet, voices and vocals, music box, loops, electric guitar, bass, piano and percussion – this […]