By Andrea Vasquez Trail Rider Pizza in Cedar Crest is organizing a fundraiser event to help Body Dynamic Studio’s Christell Thomas, who is recovering from “a very traumatic accident.” The […]
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It’s budget time in Albuquerque again
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller proposed a $1.5 billion city budget for fiscal year 2026 earlier this month, kicking off the annual budget process in the city. Now, […]
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Mayor’s proposed budget calls for 1,100 cops
By Rodd Cayton Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget returns to a recurring theme: Albuquerque needs to have more police officers on the streets. The $1.9 billion spending plan goes before […]
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Keller slams Trump immigration order
The Donald Trump administration stepped up its attempt to make state and local governments help with enforcing immigration laws with another executive order this week. The executive order prompted a […]
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Concerned citizens file district court appeal against Sandoval County and PCR Investments
In an ongoing dispute over the proposed 1,833-acre Diamond Tail Solar and Storage Project in the East Mountains, several advocacy groups and concerned parties have filed an appeal in the […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Environment, Climate & Conservation
Bernalillo County hosting town hall to help East Mountains residents prepare for wildfire
Staff report With wildfire season becoming increasingly unpredictable, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is inviting East Mountains residents to a wildfire preparedness town hall. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May […]
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City launches basic income payments program
By Rodd Cayton A new guaranteed basic income (GBI) program in Albuquerque is distributing its first monthly payments. City leaders say the $750 payments will provide financial relief to struggling […]
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City council looking at federal housing cuts
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will soon consider an action plan required to secure federal housing aid. One councilor, however, is concerned about when and whether the city will […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Events
Runners compete in 50K, 25K races in the Tijeras Area
Staff report The Cedro Peak Trail Run brought runners to the Tijeras area on Saturday to compete in races including a 50 kilometer — approximately 31 mile — race and […]
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Food drive seeks to restock shelves for needy APS students
By Rodd Cayton With supplies dwindling, operators of a program serving Albuquerque Public Schools’ neediest students are asking community members to spring into action to fight hunger. APS Activities will […]