by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]
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Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks
by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]
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Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks
by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]
Posted inPlacitas
Placitas Artists Series to present Megan and James Holland with Judith Gordon
The Placitas Artists Series will present a concert featuring Megan and James Holland – Piano Trios with Judith Gordon on piano. The performance is set for April 27 at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The program will include works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonin Dvořák, Benjamin Godard and Hans Werner Henze. Tickets for […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval County Names Fire Chief Masterson as new deputy county manager
By Kevin Hendricks Eric Masterson, the current Sandoval County Fire and Rescue Chief, has been appointed as the new deputy county manager. The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners approved the appointment at its April 9 meeting with Masterson’s term set to begin on April 12. “This position will allow me to continue to serve […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Education
East Mountain High School teacher named finalist for prestigious Presidential Award
By Kevin Hendricks An East Mountain High School teacher is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, one of the country’s highest honors in education. Jennifer Webb, a math teacher at EMHS, is one of four New Mexico educators in the running for the prestigious award. Webb, who teaches […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County helps East Mountains residents clean up with free disposal events
Staff report Bernalillo County is offering free dumping weekends and spring green waste days at the East Mountain Transfer Station for county residents living outside Albuquerque city limits. Free Dumping Weekends are set for May 17-18 and June 21-22, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can dispose of eligible waste free of charge. Following […]
Posted inCorrales
A splash of mud and a dash of community spirit
With wheelbarrows full of mud and trowels in hand, Corraleños will gather on April 26 to take part in a uniquely muddy tradition: preserving the 157-year-old Historic Old San Ysidro Church, one layer of mud at a time. The annual Mudding Day, organized by the Corrales Historical Society (CHS), marks the kickoff to ¡Viva Corrales!, […]
Posted inArts & Culture, East Mountains
East Mountains flashback: Carnuel’s Cerro Huerfano
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Cerro Huerfano, or “Orphan Hill,” located near what is now Tramway Boulevard and Copper NE in Albuquerque, is a small rocky outcropping that was designated one of the western boundary markers of the Cañon de Carnué Land Grant in 1819. That year, Governor Facundo Melgares – who served […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Police Department bids farewell to Chief Jimenez
By Andrea Vasquez After two and half years of service, the Edgewood Police Department gave a last 10-7 to Chief Roger Jimenez. The announcement came during a gathering where an emotional speech was given through the Vehicle Intercom System. He was thanked for his invaluable service and was wished the best in the next chapter […]