Editor’s note: this is part one of a three-part series looking at gun violence data from the University of New Mexico Hospital. Part two can be found here and part three can be found here. When he’s working in the trauma department at the University of New Mexico Hospital, Dr. Richard Miskimins talks to parents […]
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APS aims to simplify pick-up for parents after a crisis
A child goes to school. Then an emergency happens and the student has to be taken to another location. So what happens now? Albuquerque Public Schools has launched what it thinks will be a more efficient way to handle such emergencies: reunification cards. The new protocol is intended to make the process of connecting students […]
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Handgun reportedly found in Valley High School student’s backpack
A Valley High School student faces possible disciplinary and legal consequences after a loaded firearm was reportedly found in his backpack. Principal Anthony Griego sent a letter to parents Thursday informing them of the incident earlier in the day. The student found with the weapon is not believed to have expressed any intent to harm […]
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What would you like to see built on the corner of Kathryn and San Mateo?
It’s known as a dilapidated part of the city, but it wasn’t always so. Today the stretch of San Mateo Boulevard near Gibson Boulevard to Copper Avenue — like much of the International District — seems to feature as many shuttered storefronts as open ones. Few nearby services are available to neighborhood residents, resulting in […]
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From patrolling the streets to trolling tweets: City Council blasts APD’s social media account
City councilors across the political spectrum blasted responses the Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) official social media account made to private citizens — calling them “embarrassing” and “never acceptable.” It’s not the first time this has come up. Last year, councilors criticized Mayor Tim Keller’s administration for letting APD make similar posts. “Here we are, a […]
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City Council approves $2.4 million in tax incentives for four housing projects
The City Council approved $2.4 million in tax incentives for four housing projects Wednesday night. During their Wednesday meeting, city councilors unanimously passed four bills from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for housing projects expected to add 300 housing units across four developments. The bills were sponsored by Councilor Nichole Rogers and introduced at the last […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, International District
Fried food, performing animals and face paint: The New Mexico State Fair is here
The 2024 New Mexico State Fair kicked off Thursday with morning with a number of events, including a sea lion show, a horse show and animal races. The fair will run through Sept. 15. Admission, rides and food specials were discounted for opening day. Find more information here.
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After pushback, city reduced food truck permit fees
Albuquerque food truck owners can breathe a sigh of relief now that they will not have to pay hundreds more in permit fees. After receiving pushback from multiple food truck operators about the sudden increase in annual permit fees from around $150 to $900, city officials are dropping the fees back down and issuing refunds. […]
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ABQ City Council shoots down short-term rental restrictions
The Albuquerque City Council for a second time voted against a proposal to limit the number of short-term rentals in the city. At their meeting Wednesday night, city councilors voted down on a 3-6 vote a bill that proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in certain parts of the city — specifically in the Downtown, University […]
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Calls for ‘poop patrol’ increase as city tackles human waste disposal
Hundreds of calls to the city’s 311 system with complaints about human feces on public and private property motivated officials to fund a cleanup effort earlier this year. The City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in February with $100,000 in start-up funds for a so-called “poop patrol.” But knowing the funds would quickly be depleted […]