By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is tightening its belt for the first time in years, and Burqueños may soon feel the shift. Mayor Tim Keller sent his $1.47 billion budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday. The budget is $35 million less than last year. After a record budget year approved last […]
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Neighborhoods prevail in first round against Maverick plans for gas station on former Whole Foods site
A city zoning official has denied petitions that would allow a new gas station and convenience store to be built at Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road. Zoning Hearing Examiner Robert Lucero announced his decision Thursday morning. Maverik, which already owns the property, had sought a conditional use permit to allow the store to be […]
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Women Who Run ABQ: Chef Marie Yniguez is Cooking Up Something Deeper Than Food in Albuquerque
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — For Chef Marie Yniguez, the title itself does not quite fit. “You know, people consider me a chef. I’m just a good-ass glorified line cook,” says Yniguez. But in Albuquerque, Yniguez has become something more than that. Through her food, her businesses and her presence in the community, she has […]
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From curbside to containers: Why Albuquerque is rethinking how it recycles glass
It looked like the glass would finally be picked up with the rest of our trash and recycling we all hoped for, but the reality was that it was not to be, at least not yet. Editor’s note: For years, the city has fielded requests to add glass to “blue bin” curbside recycling, so when […]
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APD investigating hate crime in Old Town after Muslim mom with kids spit on by man asking, “Are you Christian?”
An Albuquerque mother taking photos of her children in Old Town says she was spit on and harassed all because she was wearing a hijab, and she caught it on video. Editor’s note: This story was updated Wed. afternoon after APD confirmed the name of the suspect they identified in this case. That update is […]
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A New Mexico senator earns James Beard nomination alongside Mesa Provisions, Bow & Arrow Brewing
The James Beard Awards are some of the most competitive and prestigious recognitions in food and beverage, so how did a New Mexico politician end up on the list alongside a local chef and brewery? Albuquerque chef Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions in Nob Hill and Bow & Arrow Brewing, a Native women-owned brewery founded […]
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City closes part of Bosque for fire prevention, Jetty Jack removal
With little snowpack and early season heat waves hitting the city in February, 2026 is shaping up to be an historically dangerous year for wildfire conditions so the City of Albuquerque is getting a head start on wildfire prevention along the Bosque. City officials will close an 18-acre area north of Campbell Rd. and west […]
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Preserved brings a story of restoration and hope to Guild Cinema
Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — A new documentary highlighting large-scale conservation in northern New Mexico is coming to Albuquerque for a special one-day screening event. Preserved: The Story of Ted Turner’s Vermejo, directed by Ben Clark, will screen Monday, March 30 at the Guild Cinema, with showtimes at 3:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. […]
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New Mexico Ballet Company and New Mexico Philharmonic Combine Their Magical Powers for Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — A familiar tale filled with magic, adventure and romance will return to the stage this month as the New Mexico Ballet Company and the New Mexico Philharmonic collaborate once again for a fully staged ballet performance at Popejoy Hall. The two organizations will present Aladdin and the Magic Lamp on Saturday, […]
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Get Out: Unicorn runs, rallies, recitals, ‘Topes and a Trans Day of Visibility. What a weekend!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Break out your walking (or running) shoes because this weekend’s big events have a lot, like a lot lot, of steps included. Start your Saturday with a brisk Unicorn fun run half-marathon and 5K starting at Canteen Brewing. Conveniently, the Unicorn run takes you along the North […]