The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cañon De Carnué Land Grant Hall, located at 340-364 NM-333 in Tijeras. Haaland, who is now […]
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Corrales Drain consultant recommends few changes
Corrales residents say they don’t want the Corrales Interior Drain to change much. A consultant hired by the village has recommended that the two-mile-long remain substantially the same. Amy Bell of Anthropopulus Design and Planning, giving a review of the planning process to the Village Council Tuesday evening, said the firm’s suggestions are limited to […]
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Major intersection closure scheduled for South Valley for railroad crossing upgrade
Drivers in the South Valley are advised to prepare for detours as a major transportation upgrade will temporarily close a key intersection next week. The intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard and Second Street SE will be shut down from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22, as crews work to upgrade the existing railroad crossing. […]
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Rep. Stansbury launches new series of community town halls in Albuquerque
U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury is launching a trio of town halls in mid-June, aimed at engaging directly with constituents and highlighting civic education, community involvement and discussion on local and national issues. The events include both virtual and in-person formats, each tailored to address specific community needs. Each town hall will feature different distinguished guest […]
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City Council to vote on Isotopes staying in current home ballpark until 2039
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes are asking Albuquerque’s City Council to approve a deal to keep them in “The Lab” through 2039. The council will vote on the Isotopes new lease agreement at the city council […]
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Mayor Keller vetoes four key items in Albuquerque’s $1.5B budget over legal, equity concerns
Mayor Tim Keller vetoed four parts of Albuquerque’s newly approved $1.5 billion budget, saying the changes are needed to stay within the law and treat nonprofits more fairly and setting up a potential council override fight. The mayor’s line‑item veto strikes funding for an independent permitting office, shuffles economic‑development dollars back to cultural partners and […]
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Hospice caught with its mask off
A local hospice is facing penalties after forcing its employees to wear respirators without providing a medical evaluation first. According to state records, inspectors discovered in April that Luna Del Valle Hospice in Albuquerque failed to conduct medical evaluations by a licensed practitioner that are required to ensure that employees could safely wear N95 respirators. […]
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Vermin trouble at Santa Fe school
A local school is facing a fate worse than detention after state inspectors found signs of a mouse infestation. The discovery may leave teachers and parents stunned, as concerns over Hantavirus have been haunting the headlines in recent months. According to a citation from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), state inspectors made the unpleasant […]
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Photos: Thousands of New Mexicans turn out in cities big and small for ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 20 New Mexico communities large and small hosted “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s policies on Saturday. Here’s a look at the events from our nm.news teams on the scene and public postings on social media. Want to share your photos? Send them to news@newmexico.news Albuquerque Santa Fe Las Cruces Taos Carlsbad […]
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Downtown Albuquerque Rail Trail construction starts June 16
Construction will begin Monday, June 16, on the Central Crossing Bridge at Central Avenue and First Street, part of the planned seven-mile Albuquerque Rail Trail that will affect downtown travel for nearly a year. The 10-month project will reshape a key downtown intersection, shifting bus routes, limiting vehicle turns and closing parts of the sidewalk […]