Staff report The New Mexico Activities Association recently announced that Estancia High School student-athlete Olavio Hernandez is the National High School Spirit of Sport Section 6 Award Winner. This award recognizes individuals who have overcome adversity. According to a press release from the NMAA, Olavio Hernandez faced a significant challenge when his lower leg was […]
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Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Placitas, Sandoval County
‘Sandoval Star’ remains unidentified two years later, authorities seek public help
By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying a deceased woman discovered two years ago under a bridge in the Cibola National Forest, now known as “Sandoval Star.” On April 18, 2023, Placitas residents found the woman’s remains partially submerged in a creek under a bridge off Route […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Commentary
Keller is protecting ABQ’s public lands
By Tom Solomon This commentary piece was submitted to City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org I want to thank Mayor Tim Keller for responding to President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon public lands to mining and drilling and to cut off funding for environmental protections. At Albuquerque’s Earth Day celebration […]
Posted inCorrales, Local Gov., Opinion
Letter to the editor: Property taxes continue to rise for Corrales residents
Submitted by Kenneth and Kathleen DeHoff, Bad Coyote Farm The recent defeat of the ACD and the engagement of Corralenos on the comprehensive plan update have shown that our community is adept at intelligently addressing issues that affect us all. An issue that I believe many of us are aware of, but which is typically […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections, Uncategorized
Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
Posted inEast Mountains
PNM warns of potential power outages due to wildfire risk
Staff report PNM is alerting customers to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for several parts of the state, prompting PNM to adjust system settings to mitigate the risk of power lines […]