The city of Albuquerque is sending one of the fire department’s decommissioned ambulances to its sister city of Kharkiv in Ukraine as the country continues to face Russian attacks. The 2011 Ford F6G ambulance is in good working condition, said Sara Mannal, a city spokesperson. She said city leaders and community members wrote messages of […]
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How Albuquerque’s climate progress stacks up against other cities
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover / NM Political Report A new report ranks Albuquerque second among mid-sized cities for actions taken to address climate change. The 2024 […]
New fire rigs hit the streets
Three new fire engines are now patrolling the streets of Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue marked the start of the engines’ service Tuesday with traditional “push-in ceremonies.” As the name implies, crews lent elbow grease to guide the trucks to their new apparatus bays. The new trucks replaced a trio of 12-year-old units that have responded […]
Sandoval County Businesses See Soaring Property Values
Property values in Sandoval County have seen a huge increase this year. In particular, Rio Rancho business property owners have seen some of the highest increases in the county. Several property owners urged county commissioners at the April 24 meeting to do something about the high property values from the Assessor’s Office. During the commission […]
Ozone Pollution Continues to Plague New Mexico
Four of the nine New Mexico counties evaluated in the annual State of the Air report received failing marks for ozone pollution. The counties with failing grades were Bernalillo, Doña Ana, Eddy and San Juan. The annual State of the Air report looks at ozone and particulate matter pollution in more than 200 metropolitan statistical […]
Placitas Artists Series Wraps 37th Year
After another successful season, the Placitas Artists Series is wrapping up its 37th season on May 19, with the renowned Fischer Duo performing chamber works. The farewell concert features cellist Norman Fischer and pianist, Jeanne Kierman, who have been playing together for more than 50 years. Music critics laud the Fischer Duo’s repertoire choices, spanning […]
County Clerk Hosting Voter Roll Accuracy Event
Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero is hosting a Voter Rolls Accuracy event on May 6. The public is invited to attend the event at the County Administration Building from 1-4 pm. The event includes a media campaign and polling site promotional signage is part of the continuing effort by the clerk’s office to further improve […]
Trail Mix: Adventure to Cabezon Peak
Trail Mix is a monthly column featuring off-the-beaten-path adventures in New Mexico. Rising over 1,100 feet from the Rio Puerco Valley, Cabezon Peak dominates this remote and rugged valley just west of Albuquerque. Despite its relative isolation, it’s just over an hour’s drive from Albuquerque and an easy stop to cooler temperatures in the higher […]
The Independent News: May 2, 2024
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The Independent News: May 2, 2024
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