OK, Albuquerque, do you know what today is? Yes, it’s #GivingTuesday (an important day in a nonprofit newsroom) but it’s also Tumbleweed Tuesday, the day the Tumbleweed Snowman claims his holiday perch alongside the busy westbound lanes of I-40 next to the AMAFCA offices near the “Big I.” This year is also the icon’s 30-year […]
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Bernalillo County passes anti-ICE ordinance to establish ‘Safer Community Places’
The Bernalillo County Commission passed an ordinance Monday night establishing “Safer Community Places” aimed at protecting residents, particularly immigrants, from federal immigration enforcement actions in certain locations. The measure, sponsored by Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca, designates private spaces within public facilities as protected areas, including hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, daycare centers […]
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Undercover tribal cops lure Arizona man to Isleta Pueblo with 37,000 fentanyl pills
An undercover operation by Isleta Pueblo Tribal Police convinced an Arizona man to deliver more than 37,000 fentanyl pills to the Isleta Reservation last month, court documents show. The U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the seizure in a press release Tuesday but provided few details. Federal court records filed […]
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Bernalillo County fire stations to distribute Halloween candy during ‘Operation Boo’
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue will welcome trick-or-treaters at all 14 fire stations Friday evening as part of its annual “Operation Boo” initiative. Firefighters will distribute candy from 5 to 8 p.m. while supplies last at stations throughout the county’s north, east and south regions. “We love seeing the excitement on kids’ faces when they […]
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Bernalillo County commissioners to address speeding, budget items at Tuesday meeting
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider establishing a task force on speeding and approve several budget resolutions at its administrative meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW. Among the key items on the agenda is a proposed resolution to […]
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Bernalillo County leaders urge federal delegation to protect public lands
Bernalillo County commissioners are calling on New Mexico’s congressional delegation to oppose any federal legislation that would reduce public land protections, citing concerns about potential sales or transfers of federal lands that include the Sandia Ranger District near Tijeras. Commission Chair Eric Olivas and Commissioner Barbara Baca introduced a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting supporting […]
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Bernalillo County Commission to address immigration protections, affordable housing projects
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider strengthening protections for immigrant residents and approving multiple affordable housing developments when it meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca are sponsoring legislation that would establish “safe community spaces” and affirm the county’s commitment to […]
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Community questions prompt APD to revisit investigation into Black teen found hanging last year
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina announced Tuesday that his department will seek an outside review of APD’s investigation into the death of Jayvon Givan, a young Black man found hanging from a chain outside a closed business a year ago on Albuquerque’s Westside. Social media posts — many incorrectly claiming Givan was found hanging from […]
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Cracked under pressure: Why does it take months for the City to fix cracks in your street?
Albuquerque’s streets are cracking under pressure — literally. The city faces a backlog of 1,000 crack sealing requests from residents across the Duke City, despite spending $1.4 million on contractors this year. At the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, Department of Municipal Development (DMD) Director Jennifer Turner said road repair requests have surged across all […]
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What happens if the mayor’s election goes to a runoff? How much will it cost?
If Burque’s crowded mayoral race goes to a runoff election in December, the city has set aside $750,000 to cover the cost, though county officials warn costs will “significantly exceed” previous elections, potentially requiring City Council approval for additional funding. The Bernalillo County Clerk’s office has not set a final price tag for a possible […]