By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is suing some of the biggest names in tobacco to make them pay for the cleanup of cigarette butts that clog city storm drains, litter public parks and reach the Rio Grande. The city alleges the companies have known for decades that their plastic filters create pollution and […]
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APS hits new milestones: Superintendent touts record-low teacher vacancies, high ambitions
By Rodd Cayton Gabriella Durán Blakey Monday spoke of a school district, delivering world-class opportunities for the students it serves, from a rigorous International Baccalaureate program to simulated hospital labs for aspiring nurses to partnerships that put students on a quick path to careers in the building trades to research that stretches the imagination. That […]
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Paper Plate: Who says ice cream isn’t a meal? Pink Pony Soft Serve is our craveable food in ABQ
By Devin O’Leary, The Paper. — OK, nobody said our favorite dish had to be a full meal. So there’s nothing legally or morally wrong with us choosing soft-serve ice cream as one of our favorite, must-have food items in Albuquerque. Now, soft serve isn’t normally considered any sort of “gourmet” item. It’s the entry […]
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CNM teams with City to open media arts training facility at Albuquerque Rail Yards
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A historic piece of Albuquerque’s industrial past has a new purpose after state and local leaders celebrated the grand opening of a film and digital media training center at the Rail Yards Tuesday. Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), the City of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Economic Development […]
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3 Questions: Stacia King-Sakya with For the Love of Lymphoma
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – When Stacia King-Sakya faced treatment for follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, her community rallied around her. Now, she’s looking to return some of that support through For the Love of Lymphoma, a fundraiser she launched in 2025 to support Blood Cancer United and help connect patients and families with resources. The […]
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New Mexico family feud over green chile enchiladas leaves one dead
Albuquerque, The Paper. – New Mexicans are known to be serious about their green chile, but police say a Roswell man took it too far when he shot and killed a cousin in Albuquerque during a dispute over who had the hotter green chile enchiladas. According to court records obtained by The Paper., the suspect, […]
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New Michelin Guide names Frontier among the best in Southwest in one important category
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – New Mexico still doesn’t have a Michelin-star restaurant, but it’s culinary scene earned national recognition this week as the Michelin Guide announced its first-ever selections for affordability and other recognition the American Southwest, with two Albuquerque-area restaurants among those honored. Frontier, the longtime Albuquerque restaurant on Central Avenue, received […]
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Get out!: The Paper. took the Downtown tour of public art murals and you should, too
By Roberto Rosales, The Paper. — Did you know you can take a 1-hour self-guided walking tour in Downtown to find hidden public art and the stories behind the pieces. The project, sponsored by ABQ Mainstreet and the Downtown Arts & Cultural District, guides you through Downtown Albuquerque highlighting must-see murals and sharing the stories […]
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Parents raised concerns about APS recording children’s voices using AI. The district responded.
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without explicit parental consent. The district listened and is now changing how it handles those recordings. At the center of the debate is Amira AI, an […]
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Dance! At In Rhythm Fest 2026
By Camillo Cretara, The Paper. – This August the National Hispanic Community Center will host the second annual In Rhythm Fest. The music and dance festival happens at the NHCC campus, FUSION and the Albuquerque Museum for three nights and two days as a celebration of culture, community and connection. The In Rhythm Festival was […]