There wonโt be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerqueโs rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerqueโs birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]
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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 Mountainairโs 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 Albuquerqueโs 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 Reneฬe Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor:ย editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our communityโbreaking […]
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National Guard says itโs getting ready to help ABQ policeย
The New Mexico National Guard has begun training to provide assistance to the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue Corridor and elsewhere. Operation Zia Shield, slated to begin next month, will involve personnel from the Air National Guard and Army National Guard. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she would deploy 60-70 members of […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerqueโs 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 Reneฬe Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor:ย editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our communityโbreaking […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerqueโs 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 Reneฬe Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor:ย editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our communityโbreaking […]
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National Guard says itโs getting ready to help ABQ policeย
The New Mexico National Guard has begun training to provide assistance to the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue Corridor and elsewhere. Operation Zia Shield, slated to begin next month, will involve personnel from the Air National Guard and Army National Guard. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she would deploy 60-70 members of […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety
National Guard says itโs getting ready to help ABQ policeย
The New Mexico National Guard has begun training to provide assistance to the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue Corridor and elsewhere. Operation Zia Shield, slated to begin next month, will involve personnel from the Air National Guard and Army National Guard. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she would deploy 60-70 members of […]
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Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks
by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this weekโs city council meeting, regarding the mayorโs words at a weekend rally. Lewisโ noted that Keller used the phrase โlitigate, legislate, agitate,โ which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]