The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is marking two decades of celebrating the spirit of Albuquerque with its new exhibit, “20 Years of Joy!” According to a press release from the City of Albuquerque, the exhibition honors the museum’s 20th anniversary by “highlighting the creativity, curiosity and wonder that have made it a local […]
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In praise of George Wendt’s Norm
By Lili Loofbourow — Sure, “Cheers” billed itself as a place where everybody knows your name. But there was really only one name everyone in that famous TV bar knew. It belonged, of course, to Norm (née Hilary) Peterson, the amiable beer-swilling barfly played by George Wendt, and everyone roared it whenever he wandered in […]
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Heinrich Calls for end to blockade of food, aid to Gaza
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in introducing a resolution urging the Trump Administration to employ all diplomatic means to end the blockade of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The resolution expresses significant concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the risk of widespread starvation among children. […]
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Fire restrictions go into place Thursday
The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands announced this week that the Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts will enter stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, which will last through August. The announcement comes as the area experiences extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Extreme drought conditions include increased fire risks as well as […]
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Road maintenance project moves forward in Mountainair
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced through social media that important road work is set to begin in July. The town of Mountainair is scheduled for significant road improvements and local investment to enhance transportation routes and public safety. This comes following the Mountainair Town Council’s approval to micro-seal three key sections of town roads. The […]
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‘Minding the Web’ exhibit set to open at Wild Hearts Gallery
Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will host “Minding the Web,” a multi-media exhibit featuring the work of artist Bunny Bowen. The exhibit runs from May 27 to June 29. Bowen’s show centers around her piece “We Have Nets to Mend,” a wax resist on silk work. The exhibit explores the theme of interconnectedness, extending beyond […]
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Letter to the Editor: City must invest in affordable housing, community support
Dear Editors and concerned citizens, I am writing regarding the ongoing sweeps of homeless encampments in Albuquerque. City police and sanitation workers have been, for the past year and a half, gathering en masse at outdoor campsites, terrorizing (and sometimes assaulting) residents and throwing all of their property into trash trucks and hauling it away. […]
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Placitas Community Library to host assemblage art exhibit
The Placitas Community Library Art Committee is presenting an exhibition of assemblage works from June 14 to July 17 in the library’s Gracie Lee Community Room. The exhibit will feature more than 20 artists from Placitas and surrounding areas. Assemblage, unlike collage, combines multidimensional objects into an artistic whole, either free-standing or projecting from the […]
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Albuquerque’s $1.5 billion budget is approved, but city councilors aren’t celebrating
Albuquerque City Councilors Monday night approved a $1.5 billion city budget that none of them seemed to love. Perhaps the council’s biggest disappointment was an inability to provide the pay hike they wanted for city employees. The budget, as amended, calls for many workers to receive a 2.5% pay raise. Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget […]
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Albuquerque begins major construction on downtown Rail Trail project
The City of Albuquerque has begun removing unused railroad tracks at Central Crossing, marking the start of significant construction on the downtown segment of the Rail Trail project, which aims to reshape Downtown Albuquerque and reconnect historic neighborhoods. The Rail Trail is planned as a 7-mile pedestrian parkway, envisioned as the “Trail of Enchantment,” reflecting […]