The Rio Grande Bosque has always been important to Jack Barkhurst and his labor of love for the site has earned him a first place award in an international video […]
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Louisiana Boulevard to get new bike lanes, safety upgrades
The City of Albuquerque announced Tuesday that it is working to make one of the city’s more dangerous streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Department of Municipal Development Director Jennifer […]
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Rental scooters and bikes may be making a comeback
For years, Albuquerque has been without a scooter and bike-share program, but a proposal on the City Council’s Aug. 5 agenda might change that. At the council’s June 12 Land […]
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Sun Country Airlines joins Albuquerque International Sunport
The Albuquerque International Sunport last week added a new commercial airline option for travelers. Sun Country Airlines now offers flights between Minnesota’s Twin Cities and Albuquerque. Sun Country Airlines in […]
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All e-bikes may soon be allowed on Open Space trails
E-bike users may be on their way to riding on Open Space trails — legally. At the June 12 Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee meeting, committee members passed an […]
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Anti-homeless attitudes, discrimination focus of Albuquerque hearing
Anami Dass, the chair of Albuquerque’s Human Rights Board, read a statement on behalf of her friend Levy, who couldn’t attend a June 22 public hearing on anti-homeless sentiment and […]
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Animal Welfare Department tells pet owners to keep their furry friends on a leash
As summer brings pet owners and their dogs to parks and trails, the Animal Welfare Department is emphasizing the importance of keeping dogs leashed. With that in mind, the department […]
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Where are APS graduates headed?
Almost seven out of 10 graduates of Albuquerque Public Schools this year are heading for higher education — and most of them plan to remain in the city. According to […]
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Drive-thrus, tribal consultation and other changes to the city’s zoning code
At their eight-hour meeting Monday, city councilors voted on multiple zoning changes that could impact neighborhoods and businesses, including allowing tribes to comment on developments in certain areas, allowing drive-thrus […]
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City offers ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ to adults and children
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department offered free swim lessons at the West Mesa Aquatic Center on Thursday, as part of the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.” The department offered lessons […]