It’s been six months since the city held an event to mark the beginning of demolition work at the pedestrian tunnels, located on Central Avenue under the railroad tracks to First Street in Downtown Albuquerque. Crews have demolished part of an Alvarado Transportation Center structure and some exterior walls near the south tunnel, but otherwise, […]
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Turkey day closures
Most City of Albuquerque offices and services will be closed Thursday, in observance of Thanksgiving. Most will be back to normal Friday, though. Closures for Thanksgiving Day include: the Albuquerque and Balloon museums; Lucky Paws Adoption Center, city pools, Shooting Range Park, the Open Space Visitor Center, Tingley Beach and the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and […]
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Turkey day closures
Most City of Albuquerque offices and services will be closed Thursday, in observance of Thanksgiving. Most will be back to normal Friday, though. Closures for Thanksgiving Day include: the Albuquerque and Balloon museums; Lucky Paws Adoption Center, city pools, Shooting Range Park, the Open Space Visitor Center, Tingley Beach and the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and […]
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What’s next for East Central’s Tewa Motor Lodge?
The constant chaos at the Tewa Motor Lodge has subsided at least for now. Last month, the East Central Avenue motel was the focus of a police operation targeting criminal activity at the site. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers had been working with city code enforcement following concerns from neighborhood residents and area businesses about […]
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What’s next for East Central’s Tewa Motor Lodge?
The constant chaos at the Tewa Motor Lodge has subsided at least for now. Last month, the East Central Avenue motel was the focus of a police operation targeting criminal activity at the site. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers had been working with city code enforcement following concerns from neighborhood residents and area businesses about […]
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Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges
Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]
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Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges
Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]
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City councilor urges community to remember victims of gender-based violence
In light of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25, an Albuquerque city councilor is urging residents to visit the Women’s Memorial Park to remember women who have fallen victim to violence. “Women have been victims of various forms of violence for years, even centuries,” Councilor Klarissa Peña said […]
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City councilor urges community to remember victims of gender-based violence
In light of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25, an Albuquerque city councilor is urging residents to visit the Women’s Memorial Park to remember women who have fallen victim to violence. “Women have been victims of various forms of violence for years, even centuries,” Councilor Klarissa Peña said […]
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Not just the cold: Homeless community faces another threat this time of year
Those experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to the colder weather, but the holiday stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day can also bring on an increase in feelings of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness. City police representatives say it often results in a rise of “431” rescue calls due to someone with suicidal thoughts. Albuquerque Police […]