Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness

New mixed-income housing project breaks ground in International District

Sol Housing has begun construction on Somos, a 70-unit mixed-income apartment community in Albuquerque’s International District.  The project aims to provide affordable housing, particularly for seniors, and will include commercial space and access to transit. Located near Central Avenue and Louisiana Boulevard, Somos will feature 59 income-restricted and 11 market-rate units. Eighty percent of the […]

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Albuquerque BioPark wants community input on major revamp of Children’s Fantasy Garden

The Albuquerque BioPark is set for a major renovation of the Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden.  After over 20 years of providing a space for families to explore and create memories, the garden will be reimagined to improve accessibility, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance creative and learning opportunities. Community involvement will be central to […]

Bernalillo County DA: ‘Innocent people are dying’ because of New Mexico’s failing juvenile justice system

Bernalillo County District Attorney and 2026 gubernatorial hopeful Sam Bregman said a teenager who shot and killed a homeless man had a criminal history involving guns but faced no consequences after being arrested several times.  Now, Bregman has had it up to the top of his trademark cowboy hat with New Mexico lawmakers, who have […]

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ACLU of New Mexico names new Executive Director

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has appointed Leon Howard as its new executive director. The selection follows a nationwide search by the organization’s board of directors. Howard brings nearly ten years of experience with the ACLU of New Mexico, having held positions such as staff attorney, legal director, deputy director, and […]

Rio Rancho mayor postpones plan on officially launching campaign for governor

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull has delayed the official launch of his gubernatorial campaign, reversing his campaign’s earlier announcement that it would coincide with the one-year mark before the 2026 primary election. Hull’s campaign said, instead, the third-term mayor is extending his statewide listening tour as he prepares for a formal campaign launch for Governor.  […]

Advocates vow to continue ‘fight against the filthy oil and gas industry’ after appeals court dismisses pollution lawsuit

The New Mexico Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit this week that alleged the state had violated its constitutional duties to protect residents from pollution related to the oil and gas industries. The plaintiffs included residents of the San Juan and Permian basins and were represented by the Center for Biological Diversity. The lead plaintiff […]

Haaland voices support for veterans, announces endorsement and affinity group

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland met with veterans groups in Santa Fe Wednesday to discuss their concerns and priorities for the state.  During a press conference, Haaland addressed the challenges faced by New Mexico’s veterans, citing cuts to services and staffing at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Trump Administration. Haaland outlined her commitment […]

$40 Million awarded in lawsuit against Presbyterian for infant brain damage

A couple was awarded more than $40 million in damages from a jury following a lawsuit claiming Presbyterian Healthcare Services staff did not properly identify a condition that subsequently caused brain damage to their young child. A legal complaint filed by a couple alleged that Presbyterian hospital staff neglected to identify their newborn’s low blood […]