To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
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Partnership eyes cottage development in International District
To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
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SOMA Coffee House Brings Fresh Brews and Community Vibes to Placitas
By Jesse Jones The aroma of freshly brewed coffee will soon fill the air in Placitas with the opening of SOMA Coffee House. The locally owned café aims to provide residents with a welcoming space to unwind, enjoy freshly roasted coffee and savor homemade pastries. SOMA Coffee House is located in the Homestead Village shopping […]
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DOJ Announces Indictment in Massive Marijuana Cultivation Scheme
By Kevin Hendricks The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday afternoon that a federal grand jury indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation on Navajo Nation lands. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges Dineh Benally, 48, his father, Donald Benally, 74, and Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, […]
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County Commission looking to create housing development division
Bernalillo County Commissioners have had housing on their minds for a while, and they took another step Tuesday evening toward resolving an issue they say is of critical importance. The board passed a resolution directing County Manager Cindy Chavez to research what funding sources, staffing and professional services would be needed to create a “housing […]
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County Commission looking to create housing development division
Bernalillo County Commissioners have had housing on their minds for a while, and they took another step Tuesday evening toward resolving an issue they say is of critical importance. The board passed a resolution directing County Manager Cindy Chavez to research what funding sources, staffing and professional services would be needed to create a “housing […]
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Latest addition to Gateway Center will be men’s unit
The Gateway Center on Gibson Boulevard in Albuquerque’s International District — run by the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department — is poised to soon offer 50 overnight beds to men. Thus far, longer-term overnight beds at the facility have been limited to a 50-bed unit for women. Officials said this week that the men’s […]
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Latest addition to Gateway Center will be men’s unit
The Gateway Center on Gibson Boulevard in Albuquerque’s International District — run by the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department — is poised to soon offer 50 overnight beds to men. Thus far, longer-term overnight beds at the facility have been limited to a 50-bed unit for women. Officials said this week that the men’s […]
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Like a Turquoise Cowboy: Estancia Valley to Host First Youth Ranch Rodeo This Summer
New Mexican children will be able to participate in the first Youth Ranch Rodeo, which will be held in Santa Fe on July 19. The East Mountain Rodeo Association of Edgewood (EMRA) was founded in 2020 and has hosted five adult rodeo competitions since then. Now, it is giving the kids a shot. It will […]
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New shelter operator wants to see changes at Gateway West
For many months it looked like a city contract no one wanted: Run the city’s largest shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and try to coordinate a way forward for hundreds of people staying there. Albuquerque Heading Home had done it since 2018, but decided last year it was no longer interested. […]