In order to get a sense of who is getting shot around the state, City Desk ABQ combed through three years’ worth of data on the people University of New Mexico Hospital treated.
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City’s climate action plan aims for a greener future
Ann Simon recalls when her family used to eat most meals outside during Albuquerque summers, whether on a patio or at a park. “I don’t think we’ve done it once this summer, either because it was too hot or there were too many mosquitoes,” she said. “We all know that the climate is different than […]
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BernCo set to issue bonds for new film studio
A proposed film studio complex could be a boon for the Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County commissioners said at their meeting Tuesday. But they also said they want to make sure the project is done right, and that the developers address the concerns of neighbors at the proposed West Mesa site. Commissioners voted to approve a […]
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When does UNMH see the most shooting victims?
Editor’s note: this is part two of a three-part series looking at gun violence data from the University of New Mexico Hospital. Part one can be found here and part three can be found here. In order to get a sense of the toll of gun violence from around the state, City Desk ABQ combed […]
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Trash hike approved by Bernalillo County commissioners
The cost of taking out the trash is going up for residents of unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a 6.5% increase in residential solid waste user fees. Basic trash service — which includes one trash receptacle and one cart for recyclables — is going from $18.72 a month […]
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Raising your voice: The importance of public comment
Go to any Albuquerque City Council meeting and it may seem like the public comment period is a waste of time. Councilors often use that time to grab a drink of water and eyes in the audience gloss over. Despite optics, councilors said they do listen and sometimes take specific action based on what they […]
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How often does UNMH treat shooting victims?
Editor’s note: this is part one of a three-part series looking at gun violence data from the University of New Mexico Hospital. Part two can be found here and part three can be found here. When he’s working in the trauma department at the University of New Mexico Hospital, Dr. Richard Miskimins talks to parents […]
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Will your trash pick-up get more expensive?
Residents of unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County may see the cost of trash pickup increase. County commissioners on Tuesday will consider a slate of increases to reflect inflation in the last year. In the meeting agenda, county staff wrote that costs for the service provider — Waste Management of New Mexico — have risen, which […]
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APS aims to simplify pick-up for parents after a crisis
A child goes to school. Then an emergency happens and the student has to be taken to another location. So what happens now? Albuquerque Public Schools has launched what it thinks will be a more efficient way to handle such emergencies: reunification cards. The new protocol is intended to make the process of connecting students […]
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Handgun reportedly found in Valley High School student’s backpack
A Valley High School student faces possible disciplinary and legal consequences after a loaded firearm was reportedly found in his backpack. Principal Anthony Griego sent a letter to parents Thursday informing them of the incident earlier in the day. The student found with the weapon is not believed to have expressed any intent to harm […]