A district court judge Monday indicated he’ll make a ruling by the end of the month in a lawsuit over a proposed change in school calendars. State District Court Judge Dustin K. Hunter in Roswell heard motions for summary judgment from the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the schools suing it over a […]
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Commissioner Bruch: vote yes for all four GO Bonds
Submitted by Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch As we know, Sandoval County is special. It’s why we live here. Diverse communities, cities, towns, villages and tribal communities. Urban spaces and rural expanse. Work opportunities range from high-tech, skilled positions to hospitality jobs to ranching and farming. Our 3,714 square miles also boast recreational areas that […]
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Ruling expected this month in school calendar case
A district court judge Monday indicated he’ll make a ruling by the end of the month in a lawsuit over a proposed change in school calendars. State District Court Judge Dustin K. Hunter in Roswell heard motions for summary judgment from the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the schools suing it over a […]
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Ruling expected this month in school calendar case
A district court judge Monday indicated he’ll make a ruling by the end of the month in a lawsuit over a proposed change in school calendars. State District Court Judge Dustin K. Hunter in Roswell heard motions for summary judgment from the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the schools suing it over a […]
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Councilors want city to get serious about AI
The proliferation of artificial intelligence has encouraged two Albuquerque city councilors to propose creating a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy. The resolution, sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine, is expected to be discussed at the City Council’s Oct. 7 meeting. Champine said the goal is to ensure […]
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Councilors want city to get serious about AI
The proliferation of artificial intelligence has encouraged two Albuquerque city councilors to propose creating a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy. The resolution, sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine, is expected to be discussed at the City Council’s Oct. 7 meeting. Champine said the goal is to ensure […]
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New attorney assigned to Solomon Peña case
A new attorney was assigned to represent Solomon Peña in his high-profile case. Peña was accused of having a connection to a series of politically motivated shootings nearly two years ago. The trial was postponed Sept. 23 due to a conflict between attorney Elizabeth Honce and Peña, which resulted in Honce leaving the case. The […]
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Trial nears in APS sex-harrasment case
As the trial date approaches in a lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools, the district’s Board of Education will hold a closed session at Wednesday’s regular meeting to discuss the matter. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleges an English teacher at Valley High School engaged in inappropriate behavior with a 17-year-old student during the 2019-2020 school […]
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East Mountain community celebrates outstanding citizens
Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]
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Rental scooters roll back into ABQ
Starting Friday, Albuquerque residents will see bright orange rental scooters around the city again. The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that the rental scooter company Spin will begin installing and testing stations throughout Albuquerque Friday. Spin did respond to requests for more information by press time. The release stated scooter locations can […]