Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.
County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.
County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
Posted inPlacitas
Las Placitas Association Monthly Report
This report is a monthly submission by the Las Placitas Association about community news and views. Pipeline Danger: The current pipeline replacement activity in Placitas is a visible reminder that there are five commercial pipelines running Placitas—some 60 years old. While the current work is a public nuisance, it’s others that present the most danger. […]
Posted inFood, Sandoval County
Treasurer’s food drive returns to help Sandoval County residents this Thanksgiving
Once again, the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is sponsoring its Thanksgiving Food Drive this year. Partnering with the Nacimiento Community Foundation, which operates The Checkerboard Food Pantry in Cuba, the fourth annual food drive led by Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor will collect items now through Nov. 13 for Sandoval County residents who need a […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, santa-ana-pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo debuts new Public Safety and Judicial Complex
The Pueblo of Santa Ana’s new Public Safety and Judicial Complex, which was nearly a decade in the making, opened for business Friday morning. The 20,000-square-foot, $15.5 million facility, located at 11 West Prairie Star Road near the intersection of U.S. highways 550 and 528 on the Santa Ana Pueblo, will house the Santa Ana […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Young adults share fentanyl stories at Albuquerque forum
The scourge of fentanyl addiction and its devastating impacts was the focus of a daylong forum in Albuquerque on Thursday as part of Bernalillo County’s “Keep New Mexico Alive” campaign. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, six forum participants who first used fentanyl in their teen years, and now in their 20s, talked about […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Young adults share fentanyl stories at Albuquerque forum
The scourge of fentanyl addiction and its devastating impacts was the focus of a daylong forum in Albuquerque on Thursday as part of Bernalillo County’s “Keep New Mexico Alive” campaign. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, six forum participants who first used fentanyl in their teen years, and now in their 20s, talked about […]