The city of Albuquerque dedicated gallery space at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Monday in honor of Clara Apodaca, recognizing her decades of work advancing arts and culture in New Mexico. The dedication is part of the city’s “Stories of Us” initiative, which highlights community leaders who have shaped Albuquerque’s identity, according to a press […]
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Albuquerque city councilor accuses committee of ‘hiding’ fraud reports past legal deadline
More than two weeks past what he calls the legal deadline, Albuquerque District 5 City Councilor Dan Lewis is demanding the release of Inspector General reports on fraud, waste and abuse, accusing the city’s oversight committee of “hiding” public documents. Lewis sent a Sept. 3 letter demanding the Accountability and Government Oversight Committee convene by […]
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New Mexico United partners with coalition for Indigenous Peoples’ Night fundraiser
New Mexico United will partner with a nonprofit organization to raise funds for programs supporting Native women and children during Indigenous Peoples’ Night on Saturday. The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women will receive $5 from every ticket sold through a special link for the Aug. 30 soccer match at Isotopes Park, according to […]
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New census reveals thousands of public artworks across ABQ, Bernalillo County
By Connor Currier The 2024 Public Art Census for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is finished and now available to the public. New Mexico is well known for its cultural impact on film and art around the nation. In 2024, the City of Albuquerque Public Art Program, Bernalillo County Public Art Program and […]
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Rep. Vasquez calls for permanent tax relief, wage increases for tipped workers
Rep. Gabe Vasquez on Monday criticized the current federal tax law’s approach to tip taxation while advocating for permanent policy changes to benefit tipped workers during a visit to a local coffee shop. The New Mexico Democrat donned an apron and worked alongside employees at Barelas Coffee House on Aug. 18, taking orders and serving […]