Albuquerque Public Schools announced today that one of the three superintendent finalists chosen by the Board of Education last week, has withdrawn from the search. Mason Bellamy, who currently serves as the Chief of Academics and Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools, informed the search firm over the weekend that he is no longer pursuing […]
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A mission to wine and dine
Jessica and Seth Beecher’s hip and buzzy 2022 freshman effort in Nob Hill is being followed by an equally hip and buzzy sophomore one in 2024. After the launch of the Central Bodega restaurant with two partners, the couple has embarked on an even bigger project just across the street. That means the busy Nob […]
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Defense attorney targeted in federal raid denies wrongdoing
The federal investigation into several Albuquerque Police Department officers also appears to involve at least one defense attorney, whose office was searched Thursday morning. Authorities have not released any additional information about the investigation. But there has been widespread speculation among law enforcement and the legal community that the investigation involves defense attorneys and police […]
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Councilors will set federal priorities at Monday meeting
City councilors Monday will decide what direction they want Albuquerque’s Washington advocates to push in for the next two fiscal years. A resolution on the agenda would establish federal programming and policy priorities for the city for federal fiscal years 2024 and 2025. At the Jan. 8 council meeting, the group discussed a priority list, […]
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Shhhh…..The new public art vault is password protected
Abducted by aliens? Seen a chupacabra? The city’s “newest department” is there to field your calls. The Department of Unexplained Phenomena is part of the exhibit “A Day in the Life II” which opened earlier this month at Gallery One at City Hall. The exhibit features photographs by local artists of city employees at work, […]
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Breaking: Feds investigating APD officers; DA dismisses 100+ cases
(c) City Desk ABQ Multiple Albuquerque Police Department officers are being investigated by federal authorities and more than 100 DWI cases have been dismissed “in the interest of justice.” Late Thursday night, Gilbert Gallegos, an APD spokesman, released a statement saying that the department “has been working with the FBI for the past several months […]
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“7th homicide in 4 years”: City struggles to reign in crime at Adam Market
A notorious East Central convenience store was the scene of another homicide Wednesday night. “Tonight’s fatal shooting is the 7th homicide investigation in the last 4 years at the Adam Food Market at Central and Penn,” APD Chief Harold Medina wrote on X, formerly Twitter, overnight. “And less than three weeks ago a convicted felon […]
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A million bucks to battle greenhouse gas emissions
Albuquerque’s war chest for its battle against greenhouse-gas emissions has received a boost. The city’s Sustainability Office this morning announced a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The money is to go toward climate pollution reduction planning for the metro area. The immediate task for the city is to develop a priority […]
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Boeing expansion latest prize for bustling The 25 Way
As commercial developments in the city struggle with nagging vacancies and a wobbling economy, the bustling development known as The 25 Way along the north I-25 corridor remains a bright spot for economic activity – bolstered by Boeing Albuquerque’s recent expansion and a popular lineup of restaurants. Commercial real estate veteran Scott Whitefield, with CBRE, […]
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Police charge the “Wobbly Tire Bandit” with 122 felonies
APD detectives charged Abie Chavez, identified as the “Wobbly Tire Bandit,” with 122 felonies and cleared 23 cases after an investigation revealed he was linked to approximately 34 burglary cases. In October 2023, APD learned of the “Wobbly Tire Bandit” when a series of crimes were reported of a male flagging down elderly women, advising […]