The constant chaos at the Tewa Motor Lodge has subsided at least for now. Last month, the East Central Avenue motel was the focus of a police operation targeting criminal activity at the site. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers had been working with city code enforcement following concerns from neighborhood residents and area businesses about […]
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Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges
Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]
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Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges
Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]
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City councilor urges community to remember victims of gender-based violence
In light of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25, an Albuquerque city councilor is urging residents to visit the Women’s Memorial Park to remember women who have fallen victim to violence. “Women have been victims of various forms of violence for years, even centuries,” Councilor Klarissa Peña said […]
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City councilor urges community to remember victims of gender-based violence
In light of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25, an Albuquerque city councilor is urging residents to visit the Women’s Memorial Park to remember women who have fallen victim to violence. “Women have been victims of various forms of violence for years, even centuries,” Councilor Klarissa Peña said […]
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Not just the cold: Homeless community faces another threat this time of year
Those experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to the colder weather, but the holiday stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day can also bring on an increase in feelings of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness. City police representatives say it often results in a rise of “431” rescue calls due to someone with suicidal thoughts. Albuquerque Police […]
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Not just the cold: Homeless community faces another threat this time of year
Those experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to the colder weather, but the holiday stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day can also bring on an increase in feelings of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness. City police representatives say it often results in a rise of “431” rescue calls due to someone with suicidal thoughts. Albuquerque Police […]
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City Council criticizes mayor’s plan to increase business fees
City councilors lambasted a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to overhaul the city’s business registration system, arguing the plan would negatively impact local business owners. Keller’s administration wants to replace its business registration system with a licensing system because the current system doesn’t allow the city to shut down businesses it deems necessary. The […]
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City Council criticizes mayor’s plan to increase business fees
City councilors lambasted a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to overhaul the city’s business registration system, arguing the plan would negatively impact local business owners. Keller’s administration wants to replace its business registration system with a licensing system because the current system doesn’t allow the city to shut down businesses it deems necessary. The […]
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Book ban debate crowds APS school board meeting
By Mo Charnot, City Desk ABQ The line to get into the Nov. 20 Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education meeting spilled out of the building and onto the sidewalk. Behind a table, protestors held signs, ranging from “Stop sexualizing kids! No R rated material! No Porn in Schools!” to “Honk to Protect Children from […]