The conversion of hotels and motels into housing is not a new concept in U.S. cities — Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Denver and Austin have done it — but Albuquerque’s latest […]
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Internal Affairs commander on leave as APD investigates DWI unit
As the Albuquerque Police Department investigates wrong-doing by its DWI officers the probe has expanded to include the commander of Internal Affairs. Cmdr. Mark Landavazo has been put on administrative […]
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Coen comedy ‘Honey Don’t’ seeks Albuquerque cast
Are you ‘gritty,’ ‘grizzled’ and ‘rough-around-the-edges?’ The casting directors for upcoming Ethan Coen film “Honey Don’t,” are scheduled to host a casting call Feb. 24 in Albuquerque. The Focus Features […]
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Motel owner, manager sentenced in drug scheme
The owner and manager of an East Central motel have been sentenced to years in prison for their part in a drug trafficking scheme. The owner of the motel, Pragneshkumar […]
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ABQ pet owners can now be fined for animal ordinance violations
Pet owners in the city may now face civil fines in addition to possible criminal citations for violating the city’s HEART Ordinance. The HEART Ordinance, or the “Humane and Ethical […]
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Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Board will meet for first time following controversy
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board is set to meet at 5:30pm Wednesday for the first time since last year. The air quality board was established to regulate […]
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Six APD detectives responded to nearly 700 child abuse reports last year
This is part two of a series on child abuse and the professionals who are tasked with handling these cases. Read part one and part three. Last year, the Albuquerque […]
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New police oversight board meets after year hiatus
After more than a year, the city’s Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board met Feb. 8 to get organized on how to go about clearing a backlog of more than 82 […]
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Seasoned chef readies restaurant near historic Martineztown
Put your taste buds on notice, Albuquerque foodies. Downtown is set to welcome a new restaurant this summer – Cantina Real. Chef Yolanda Torres said she’s working on a menu […]
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Safe spaces equal safe schools
These days, creating safe spaces in our schools is becoming as important as creating safe schools. Not all on board Some parents at Double Eagle Elementary in Albuquerque are upset […]