The City of Albuquerque is about to open its newest open space and residents are invited for a preview on Friday. The 23-acre site, formerly the Poole family estate, was purchased by the City and renamed the San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs (SAOB) Open Space. It has always been important wildlife habitat on the Westside, officials […]
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It’s time for sports teams to reserve city parks for summer leagues
The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging sports teams, leagues, and community organizations to plan ahead and reserve athletic fields and recreational facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and sports activities throughout the year. From neighborhood ball fields and soccer fields to tennis courts, pickleball courts, skate parks, pump tracks, and specialty facilities, […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 12-14)
The middle of June is packing a serious punch. From outdoor movies, stand-up comedy and live patio tunes right here in the Sandoval County area to major music tours and massive cultural festivals down the road, there is something happening for everyone. Pack your sunscreen and your camping chairs—here is your look at what’s on […]
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Pride, Summerfest, markets, car show & theater top our list of best reasons to Get Out! this weekend in ABQ
Need a reason to get out of the house this weekend? Of course, it all starts with a full weekend of Pride events including the Pride Parade on Central in Nob Hill Saturday morning. Check out our coverage here: Then, work in a few of our favorites from the calendar… La Familia Growers Market Opening […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval County commissioners vote to demand assessor resign, she says she’ll step down on her terms
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners voted 4-1 on June 10 to demand County Assessor Linda Gallegos resign over her dual-salary arrangement — but not before Gallegos herself took the podium to endorse the resolution, submitted documents defending her conduct and walked out of chambers to work in her office downstairs. The resolution, […]
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Improv City: Albuquerque’s improvisational comedy scene explodes
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The actors will have about 10 minutes. That’s all the time performers in As They Are Written will get to read their scripts before stepping onstage at Q-Staff Theatre on June 13. There are no rehearsals. No director telling them where to stand. No carefully planned character choices. “The […]
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City creating FIFA World Cup watch parties in parks with NM United
The City of Albuquerque and New Mexico United are partnering to create neighborhood watch parties of the FIFA World Cup into city parks this summer. The “Summer of Soccer” events will be hosted at city parks and public gathering spaces, featuring live broadcasts of international matchups, food trucks and family-friendly activities. The watch parties will […]
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‘Taxpayer-funded side hustle?’ County assessor faces resignation request over two government paychecks
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners will formally request the resignation of County Assessor Linda Gallegos Wednesday after she took a full-time position with the New Mexico Treasurer’s Office in May while continuing to collect her elected-office salary — but Gallegos says she has kept up with her duties and calls the commission’s […]
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Pride Profiles: ORCA is creating community and connection for LGBTQ+ seniors
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Pride Month celebrations take place across New Mexico, the Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque (ORCA) is focused on something that lasts long after the parades end: creating community for LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 2013 as SAGE Albuquerque, the organization was created after Katherine Palmer and Sheila Mink […]
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Corrales parking update stalls again
By Rodd Cayton New parking rules for Corrales are again returning to the drawing board. Village councilors Tuesday declined to post changes to the local code for publication, after debate exposed concerns about the fairness of restricting commercial parking in residential areas without providing a legal alternative. The council turned down (for now) adding language […]