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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race   

By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]

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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump

At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]

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Bernalillo Elementary students learn historic significance of camels in New Mexico

By Andrea Vasquez  The Coronado Historic Site, in partnership with Texas Camel Corps, hosted an educational field trip for students from Bernalillo Elementary School before an announced “Camels at Coronado” event that took place on April 12.  The April 11 excursion gave children the opportunity to not only learn about the historic importance of camels […]

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U.S. human rights law likely violated in $6M payment for El Salvador prison, experts say

by Ariana Figueroa, Source New MexicoApril 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department is paying El Salvador $6 million to house hundreds of immigrants deported from the United States in an immense and brutal prison there, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, or CECOT. But a U.S. law bars State’s financial support of “units of foreign […]

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Cibola Arts Gallery celebrates 30 Years of creativity in Mountainair

Staff report Cibola Arts Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of artistic collaboration and community involvement. Founded by Mary Shultz and a dozen local artists, the gallery has operated as an artist-run cooperative since its inception. Over 50 artists have contributed to the gallery over the years, reflecting Mountainair’s evolving culture.  […]

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Mayor signs a climate executive order in response to Trump’s executive orders

By Hannah Grover  Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order Friday in response to President Donald Trump’s recent actions attempting to promote fossil fuels and curb actions intended to address climate change.  Keller signed the executive order while at the Electrify NM conference in Albuquerque, where he was one of the opening speakers.  The […]

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Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery

By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]