Nearly 40 pets found homes as the Friends of Estancia Valley Animals hosted Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event, Sept. 21 at Edgewood’s Venus Park. The nonprofit has promoted responsible pet ownership through education, low-cost spay and neuter events, and adoption fairs in the Edgewood area for over a decade. Woofstock, Edgewood Animal Control’s annual […]
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New ownership brings new life to the Sandia Bar
With views of its namesake mountains, the Sandia Bar, at 4445 Corrales Road, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation and is welcoming guests under new management. Patrons can enjoy a selection of Corrales-themed cocktails, including The Wagner, the Corrales Cowboy and the Bosque Stroll. Established in 1948 and rooted in the village’s history, Sandia […]
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Debate on more tax dollars for the unhoused draws concerned citizens
Are more tax dollars needed to provide housing for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque? There were no simple solutions during a Saturday debate at the International District Library — and no shouting matches either — which was the point. The debate was the first for the North-Central New Mexico Alliance of the national nonprofit Braver […]
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Advocates denounce ‘criminalization’ of city’s unhoused population
Two consistent issues of concern among city officials, residents and business owners in Albuquerque are crime and homelessness. But conflating the two is a mistake and leads to the baseless stigmatization and criminalization of the unhoused, say advocates for those living on the streets and in shelters. Dozens of advocates and activists gathered at Robinson […]
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New Kid on The Block
Restaurants had a particularly rough time over the course of the COVID pandemic. One of the few elements of the food industry to weather that time well, however, was food trucks. Seems their micro-sized staffs, lack of enclosed dining spaces and ease of mobility made them the perfect food trend to survive that challenging (and […]
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City, Human Rights Board clash on homelessness
A rift formed this summer between the city and its Human Rights Board over an analysis of the state of those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.The result is that a final report to be issued to the city won’t be submitted. Even though the all-volunteer board has no legal jurisdiction, it is empowered by city ordinance […]
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Crackdown on vacant property owners, sidewalk sleeping on pause
Owners of vacant properties in Downtown Albuquerque will not see increased registration fees and sleeping on sidewalks in the area is still allowed — for now. After dozens spoke Monday night against an ordinance that aims to tackle an increased number of vacant buildings and create new rules for sidewalks in Downtown, the City Council […]
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EVCA Partners with Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Resources for Students
Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]
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Kukri Chicken offering free sandwiches to celebrate grand opening
Kukri Chicken Tikka Tenders is celebrating the opening of its newest location by giving away free chicken sandwiches and supporting a good cause. Kukri’s fourth location will have its debut at The BLOCK in Rio Rancho on Sept. 18. Any customer who shows they are following one of Kukri’s social media platforms will get a […]
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Union to Hold Community Forum on Quality, Accountability of Care at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
The United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, will be hosting a community forum on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability. Scheduled to speak are Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates, County Commissioner Katherine […]