The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program. This funding will support the next phase of its Outdoor Balloon Adventure, a project set to enhance the museum’s offerings with immersive, interactive experiences. The grant specifically targets the completion of the Sky Bridge […]
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EPA designates former Albuquerque dry cleaner as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a former dry cleaning facility in Albuquerque has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking it as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites requiring cleanup. The Carlisle Village Cleaners site, which operated from 1953 to 1975, has been designated for priority […]
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Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development
A grassroots group fighting large-scale development in the East Mountains is bringing the community together Wednesday night for food, music and a show of solidarity. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host a community gathering at 6:30 p.m. on July 9 at Lantern Ridge Farm, 12540 NM-14 in Sandia Park. The all-volunteer nonprofit […]
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Share your ideas for Bernalillo County’s economic future
By Abby McDonald As Bernalillo County has been working on an economic report to be presented in October, it is hosting public meetings to allow citizens to share their voices and ideas to collaborate with the county. The second of those meetings is set for July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Raymond […]
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Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone
The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path. City officials, partners and community members gathered to […]
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Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence
Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of Nonviolence series, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the east parking lot, with the film starting at 8 p.m. The drive-in marks the third movie […]
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Sing, dance and bid: Mountainair will host second annual talent show and silent auction
The Manzano Mountain Arts Council is inviting the community to an afternoon of local talent and family fun at the Second Annual Community Talent Show and Silent Auction, set for July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MMAC Center. Held at 101 E. Broadway, at the corner of US 60 and NM 55, […]
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Keep Albuquerque safe this Independence Day
Albuquerque officials are warning that tossing used fireworks in the trash could turn Fourth of July celebrations into a disaster for waste workers, neighborhoods and the trucks they rely on. They’re urging residents to dispose of fireworks safely to prevent trash truck and landfill fires. With Independence Day tomorrow, the Solid Waste Management Department is […]
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Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood
A northeast Albuquerque home is a “total loss” and the home next door sustained serious damage following an early afternoon explosion that rocked an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood Wednesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find “a large incendiary explosion that […]
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Bernalillo County offers ‘Take a Ride on Us’ for Independence Day weekend
Bernalillo County and its partners are once again providing free and safe rides for Independence Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. This initiative aims to encourage residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the upcoming festivities. From 10 a.m. on […]