City leaders are asking Albuquerque’s arts community to show off its best ideas. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle of the city’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, collectives or community groups are encouraged to apply, particularly those that have never received an award. The goal is to support […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]
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Luján, six other Dems, urge Biden to enshrine immigration protections
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján joined six other Democrats in a letter asking President Joe Biden to finalize his administration’s immigration protections before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “As senators who represent diverse states across our nation…we write to express our deep concern about the threat the incoming administration […]
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Luján, six other Dems, urge Biden to enshrine immigration protections
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján joined six other Democrats in a letter asking President Joe Biden to finalize his administration’s immigration protections before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “As senators who represent diverse states across our nation…we write to express our deep concern about the threat the incoming administration […]
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Rio Rancho Couple Rolls Out Old-School Glamour with Vintage Limousine Service
In Rio Rancho, Legendary Limo Service is bringing back luxury travel with a vintage twist to Sandoval, Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties. The company offers a one-of-a-kind luxury experience evoking the glamour and elegance of a bygone era. Bobbi and Curt Huber founded Legendary Limo Service in 2023, offering a unique vintage chauffeur experience perfect […]
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Do you feel safe when parking Downtown?
How often do you travel to Downtown Albuquerque — and when you do — is parking an issue? In many U.S. cities, finding convenient parking in downtown corridors can be a chore. Drivers negotiate location, price and sometimes report safety issues — whether it’s poor street lighting or the prospect of navigating a dark and […]
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Do you feel safe when parking Downtown?
How often do you travel to Downtown Albuquerque — and when you do — is parking an issue? In many U.S. cities, finding convenient parking in downtown corridors can be a chore. Drivers negotiate location, price and sometimes report safety issues — whether it’s poor street lighting or the prospect of navigating a dark and […]
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City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants
An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]
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City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants
An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]