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 […]
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Student art on display
Bragging rights often come with discovering a great new artist. Albuquerque Public Schools elementary school students will be showcasing at an art exhibit that opens Monday. Art is Elementary includes […]
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Q&A: New housing director faces complex homelessness crisis
Gilbert Ramírez took the helm at the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness (HHH) department Jan. 1, replacing outgoing director Carol Pierce. The position is a high profile one, as the […]
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Lieutenant under DWI unit investigation resigns from APD
The highest ranking officer being investigated as part of a corruption probe into the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI unit has resigned. Lt. Justin Hunt resigned on Wednesday, Gilbert Gallegos, an […]
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Language ‘Teacher of the Year’ aims to create real world experience
Lindsay Stomp recalls logging into the first session of her German-language class at La Cueva High School during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stomp, now a senior, said she saw teacher Cathy […]
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APS provides update on bills the district is watching
New Mexico legislators are working on bills that will have an impact on education in general and Albuquerque Public Schools in particular, Superintendent Scott Elder says. “The Roundhouse can feel […]
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County officials postpone approving $1 million pollution study
Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a half million dollars to improve westside fiber optics, bought a couple of pieces of property for parks and recreation maintenance use and postponed the allocation […]
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APD officer arrested on domestic violence charges
An Albuquerque Police Police officer was arrested on domestic violence charges stemming from an argument he had with his girlfriend. On Feb. 4, Rio Rancho Police responded to a call […]
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Changing the Narrative
City Councilor Nichole Rogers wants to change the narrative about her sprawling, culturally diverse district. Rogers made history when she was elected as the first African American woman to sit […]
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West Downtown projects blossom
When the conversation about Albuquerque’s Downtown shifts away from vacant buildings and shuttered businesses, it’s a welcome reprieve for those working to revitalize it. Completed projects, and others in the […]