The Rt. 66 Arts Alliance continues its summer tradition of community art displays, encouraging youth and adult emerging artists to showcase their talents. This summer’s exhibit is on display at the East Mt. Library in Tijeras through August. 31. The exhibition includes art by Mad Joe Channey with hand-turned wood sculptures. Laura Hansen exhibits very […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Itโs Fair Time!
This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last yearโs. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timerโs […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: July 25, 2024
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Itโs Fair Time!
This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last yearโs. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timerโs […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
By TRรN NGUYแปN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) โ California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. Newsom’s order is aimed at the thousands of tents and makeshift […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
By ZEKE MILLER, SEUNG MIN KIM and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) โ President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Wildfires prompt California evacuations as crews battle Oregon and Idaho fires stoked by lightning
By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho (AP) โ Rapidly growing wildfires prompted evacuations in Northern California on Thursday, a day after powerful winds and lightning strikes in Oregon and Idaho cut power and stoked fires, including one in Oregon that was the largest active blaze in the United States. Another fast-moving wildfire forced thousands to abandon […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
ABQ City Council looking to finalize spot for new Westside sports complex
Fifteen years in the making, the Westside Sports Complex appears to be approaching the finish line โ at least when it comes to where it will be built. The Albuquerque City Council is expected to finalize the location for the complex at its Aug. 5 regular meeting. The city and state governments have earmarked more […]