For five years, the Rio Rancho Players Community Theater has entertained the City of Vision with Broadway-style performances. Now they invite audiences to enjoy dessert during their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic, Our Town. The performance group is preparing for the eight-show run at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community, 900 Loma […]
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Advocates, agencies for unhoused prepare for colder temps
While the weather affects everyone, those who are unhoused face significant exposure and often dire consequences from storms and the fluctuation of hot and cold temperatures. Advocates for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque say summer 2024 — one of the hottest on record — was particularly tough for those living on the streets. Many suffered […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Advocates, agencies for unhoused prepare for colder temps
While the weather affects everyone, those who are unhoused face significant exposure and often dire consequences from storms and the fluctuation of hot and cold temperatures. Advocates for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque say summer 2024 — one of the hottest on record — was particularly tough for those living on the streets. Many suffered […]
Posted inLocal Government
Partnership aiming for safe rides during Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts tomorrow and with hundreds of thousands of spectators expected to descend on the metro area, the “Take a Ride on Us” program is back. Residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties are eligible for discounted rideshare trips starting today at 10 a.m., through Friday Oct. 13, at 6 […]
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Partnership aiming for safe rides during Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts tomorrow and with hundreds of thousands of spectators expected to descend on the metro area, the “Take a Ride on Us” program is back. Residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties are eligible for discounted rideshare trips starting today at 10 a.m., through Friday Oct. 13, at 6 […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Balloon Fiesta Park gets new improvements
This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have new improvements such as more parking spots, restroom options and security efforts to “enhance the guest experience.” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Transportation Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna and leaders of the Balloon Fiesta announced Thursday additions for this year’s fiesta. The fiesta […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Balloon Fiesta Park gets new improvements
This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have new improvements such as more parking spots, restroom options and security efforts to “enhance the guest experience.” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Transportation Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna and leaders of the Balloon Fiesta announced Thursday additions for this year’s fiesta. The fiesta […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
House Leader Jeffries visits ABQ
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives is ending the week in New Mexico, to support the party’s candidates and discuss priorities. Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is meeting with U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, Gabe Vasquez and Melanie Stansbury in Albuquerque to discuss Project 2025’s implications for New Mexico. Project […]
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House Leader Jeffries visits ABQ
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives is ending the week in New Mexico, to support the party’s candidates and discuss priorities. Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is meeting with U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, Gabe Vasquez and Melanie Stansbury in Albuquerque to discuss Project 2025’s implications for New Mexico. Project […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety
ACLU sues APD, DWI officers
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico is suing the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) alleging that an officer with the department’s DWI Unit did not have justification to arrest a man on a drunken driving charge. The officer in question was among those under investigation by the FBI regarding an alleged scheme involving […]