A new antique show, the Roots 66 Rendezvous and Extravaganza, will be held at the Moriarty Civic Center at 202 S, 202 Broadway in Moriarty on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will showcase antiques, bottles, insulators, jewelry, rocks, marbles, woodcarvings, tools, breweriana, railroad items and toys. Vendors and attendees […]
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‘The Boroughs’ to begin shooting in Albuquerque
For most Americans, the word “Boroughs” probably brings to mind New York City. Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island are well-known across the country. But New Mexicans may soon be using the term differently. “The Boroughs” is the title of a new show produced by the creators of “Stranger Things.” Netflix plans to […]
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Rio Grande High School holds memorials for baseball player
Baseball players from Rio Grande High School, Eldorado High School and Manzano High School gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor a student athelete who died Tuesday morning after collapsing on the Rio Grande campus over the weekend. The stands were full as athletes from Rio Grande and Eldorado prepared to face off and teammates from Manzano […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
State Land Office weighs 212-acre South Valley bosque parcel transfer
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 While they may not agree about what to do with a parcel of state trust land in […]
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Gateway Center funding falls far short of city’s requests
Going into the 2024 legislative session, city officials had high hopes to secure a key request of almost $16 million in funds for projects at the Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub. They ended up with $615,000. The city fared better overall, however, receiving about 29% of the funding it requested for a variety of […]
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‘He had such an impact on this city’
A well-known staffer for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico — who “distinguished himself as a fiery advocate for equity and justice, especially in the criminal legal system” — died in his sleep Friday night, the organization announced Tuesday. Barron Jones, the investigation and research manager for ACLU NM, was 54. A cause […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Court records detail arrests of three Albuquerque Fire Rescue employees
Michael Hodock/Sandoval Signpost In the past two weeks, three Albuquerque Fire Rescue employees — one firefighter and two drivers — have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. In a press release, AFR Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo said, “Albuquerque Fire Rescue takes off-duty incidents seriously. These actions are not representative of the mission […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety looking for new leader
The woman who led the Albuquerque Community Safety Department since its inception in 2021 is transitioning to a new role in city government. Mariela Ruiz-Angel is now the Associate Chief Administrative Officer, the city announced Monday. The position was previously held by Bob White, who retired at the end of last year. Ava Montoya, a […]
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Bryan Cranston leading face of Major League Baseball’s promotional campaign
BY RONALD BLUM / ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award winner Bryan Cranston is a leading face of Major League Baseball’s promotional campaign ahead of opening day for the second straight season, recording a video at Dodger Stadium highlighting several stars. The actor is the voice of an “Anything Can Happen” […]
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Joe Turner
Joe Douglas Turner, 71 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell, Texas following an illness. He was born February 13, 1953, in Seminole, Texas to the home of Joe Junior and Alice Lou (McMillan) Turner. The Turner family moved to Fort Sumner when Joe was in […]