By Michael Hodock, The Paper. – Rahim AlHaj has sold millions of records throughout his career and raised millions of dollars to aid women and children living in countries from Iraq to the United States. But to describe the two-time Grammy-nominated musician and composer as a philanthropist or even a virtuoso fails to fully break […]
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Council president says city put the cart before the horse on $40.5M hotel deal
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In Duke City’s Sawmill neighborhood, residents have fought for a say in what gets built around them. Now, City Council President Klarissa Peña is warning that the council’s decision to approve a 20-year, multimillion-dollar tax break for a major hotel before its site plan is finalized leaves the historic […]
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Speed cameras bring in millions as public safety costs already outpace City’s new record budget
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — On the streets of Burque, it’s a tale of two financial realities: Automated speed cameras are bringing the city millions in revenue, while increasing police and fire costs are continuing to outpace the city budget’s projections. According to the city’s third quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue and expense report […]
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Grand re-opening: UNM Art Museum unlocks its doors after a year of organization and improvement
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For an academic year, the galleries of the University of New Mexico Art Museum (UNMAM) looked different. Instead of exhibitions, the spaces became working areas filled with artwork, museum staff and students. Now, after a year spent behind the scenes, the galleries are open to visitors again. The UNM […]
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3 Questions: Eddie Tafoya at TEDxABQ
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For writer, professor and comedian Eddie Tafoya, getting things wrong might just be part of getting somewhere worthwhile. At TEDxABQ 2026: Reframe, Tafoya will take on a lifetime of mistakes, setbacks and doing things the hard way to make the case that our imperfections might be exactly what the […]
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Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas brings a piece of New Mexico history to Albuquerque stages with Esperanza
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A pivotal chapter of New Mexico labor history is taking the stage again as Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas brings Esperanza to Albuquerque this month. Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas will stage Esperanza, an original play with music by playwright Carlos Morton, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) from Aug. […]
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The Paper Plate: Fei’s Cafe
Fei’s Cafe, a hole in the wall firmly entrenched in a section of the International District that feels disingenuous to call anything other than “The War Zone,” is the very definition of a “mom and pop” operation. Pop is in the back, furiously slaving over some sizzling woks. Mom is out front taking orders from […]
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Racing royalty: NM United to spotlight Dexter native Mike Smith on Aug. 26
By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico United will roll out the red carpet for one of the state’s own next week, declaring Wednesday, Aug. 26 “Mike Smith Night” when the club hosts Lexington SC. Smith, a Dexter native, will be honored at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park during the 7:25 p.m. match, according […]
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Council sets up public hearing over accidentally-approved homeless shelter near the Sunport
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Neighbors and nearby business owners along Yale Boulevard near the airport will get their say on an overnight drug treatment shelter after city officials accidentally allowed it to open without a required permit. The Albuquerque City Council rejected a recommendation that would have allowed the shelter to move forward […]
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Albuquerque Council fails to override Mayor’s veto, killing proposal to make city clerk, attorney independent
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños will not get a chance to weigh in this November on removing the mayor’s sole power over the city attorney and city clerk after councilors failed to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto, which warned the change would effectively create a new branch of city government. During Monday’s Albuquerque […]