The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider strengthening protections for immigrant residents and approving multiple affordable housing developments when it meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca are sponsoring legislation that would establish “safe community spaces” and affirm the county’s commitment to […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools to host livestream on $80 million bond measure
Rio Rancho Public Schools will host an informational livestream Wednesday about an $80 million bond measure that voters will decide in the Nov. 4 regular local election. The virtual event will run from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 on the district’s YouTube channel. Community members can submit questions during the livestream about how the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
East Mountain schools to host community health and wellness extravaganza
Roosevelt Middle School, A. Montoya Elementary School and San Antonio STEM Elementary School will host the East Mountain Extravaganza, a free community health and wellness event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Roosevelt Middle School, 11799 State Highway 14 S. The event will feature free health services, including a vaccination clinic […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Leading NM House Republican calls on U.S. Senators to support government funding bill
A leading Republican state legislator is calling on New Mexico’s two Democratic U.S. Senators to reverse their opposition to a short-term government funding bill, after the Legislature passed its own fix to address the expiration of federal health insurance tax credits. Last week, New Mexico House Minority Floor Leader Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) posted a screenshot […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo to host free music and cultural festival saturday
The Town of Bernalillo will host its annual Fiesta de Música y Cultura on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The free community event will feature live performances by Guillermo Calderon and Baila! Baila!, along with food and entertainment for attendees of all ages, organizers said. “Join us […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Explore the Mother Road: Route 66 Centennial lectures coming soon
A coalition of New Mexico historical societies has announced the dates and locations for its free 11-part lecture series celebrating the 2026 Route 66 Centennial. The Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series is sponsored by the Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., and the Los Ranchos Historical Society. The events will feature […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Community questions prompt APD to revisit investigation into Black teen found hanging last year
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina announced Tuesday that his department will seek an outside review of APD’s investigation into the death of Jayvon Givan, a young Black man found hanging from a chain outside a closed business a year ago on Albuquerque’s Westside. Social media posts — many incorrectly claiming Givan was found hanging from […]
Posted inLocal Government
Cracked under pressure: Why does it take months for the City to fix cracks in your street?
Albuquerque’s streets are cracking under pressure — literally. The city faces a backlog of 1,000 crack sealing requests from residents across the Duke City, despite spending $1.4 million on contractors this year. At the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, Department of Municipal Development (DMD) Director Jennifer Turner said road repair requests have surged across all […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
What happens if the mayor’s election goes to a runoff? How much will it cost?
If Burque’s crowded mayoral race goes to a runoff election in December, the city has set aside $750,000 to cover the cost, though county officials warn costs will “significantly exceed” previous elections, potentially requiring City Council approval for additional funding. The Bernalillo County Clerk’s office has not set a final price tag for a possible […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico allocates $5.9 million to public broadcasting after federal funding cuts
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support in-state public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting. The state funding includes $1.7 million specifically for New Mexico PBS, which faced an 18% budget cut totaling $1.7 million for fiscal year 2026 due to the congressional rescission vote, according […]