Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects
A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week. During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]
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City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects
A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week. During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]
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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride
Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]
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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride
Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]
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UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
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UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
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Life in the International District comes with extra challenges
Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries. For those on fixed incomes living […]