Council agrees to use weed tax revenue basic income pilot program

By Elizabeth McCall After years in the works, recreational-use cannabis excise tax revenue can now start to be reinvested into Albuquerque communities — specifically in impoverished areas and toward youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. In 2023, the City Council approved a bill to use tax revenue from marijuana sales for a permanent […]

Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor

By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque.  In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]

Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor

By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque.  In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]

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Lawmakers Attempt to Address Challenges with Free-Roaming Horses

By Hannah Grover  Driving through Placitas, it is not uncommon to see horses in the roadways and signs warn motorists to be aware of the free-roaming equines. The Placitas herd is one of several free-roaming horse herds in New Mexico and, while many people enjoy seeing these unbridled equines, others argue they are a nuisance […]

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Stargaze in Placitas: Community library to host astronomy event

The Placitas Community Library (PCL) will host its spring Star Party on April 5 beginning at 6 p.m. with solar viewing.  The Albuquerque Astronomical Society Star Master will present a talk at 7 p.m. about celestial objects visible that night, including the First Quarter Moon, planets Uranus, Jupiter and Mars, bright stars such as Sirius, […]

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Mostly Marimba – Music for Percussion Quartet to Perform in Placitas

By Signpost Staff The Placitas Artists Series is presenting Mostly Marimba—Music for Percussion Quartet, led by Alexis Corbin. The concert will be held on March 23 at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. According to a press release, Alexis and Hovey Corbin have been performing together since 1997, playing music ranging from marimba bands […]

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Local cyclist to share cross-country adventure at Placitas Community Library

By Signpost Staff The Placitas Community Library will host a special talk on April 26 at 2 p.m. featuring Dennis Bumgarner, who will recount his 3,196-mile, 32-day bicycle journey across the United States. In 1997, Bumgarner and his son, Jon, cycled from Dillon Beach, California, to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, traversing mountain ranges, plains, and the […]

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Placitas Homebuilder Wins National Award for Sustainable Design

By Sandoval Signpost Staff Spiegel-Kinsley, a local homebuilder specializing in Net Zero construction, has received national recognition for its commitment to sustainable building practices.  The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) awarded Spiegel-Kinsley second place in its annual Building Excellence Awards in the 3,000 square-foot category for the builder’s Net Zero Placitas home. According to a […]

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Placitas Gallery to Feature Whimsical Animal Art in March Exhibit

By Sandoval Signpost Staff Wild Hearts Gallery will present “Roger Evans: The Lighter Side of Art,” an exhibit of mixed-media paintings and sculptures by artist Roger Evans, next month. The exhibit runs from March 4-30 with an artist reception set for March 8, from 1-3 pm. According to a press release, Evans is known for […]