Bernalillo County officials are looking to help property owners who want to keep their homes and businesses in tip-top shape. The county assessor’s program, Cost to Cure, is designed to offset expenses related to bringing a property up to its best condition. Property owners are eligible for a one-time reduction to the listed fair market […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce $122 Million from the America the Beautiful Challenge to Restore Lands and Waters
The Biden-Harris administration, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and public and private sector partners announced $122.4 million in grants Dec. 2 through the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). The 61 new grants will support landscape-scale conservation projects across 42 states, 19 tribal nations and three U.S. territories. According to a press release, the […]
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Work at Downtown pedestrian tunnels at a standstill
It’s been six months since the city held an event to mark the beginning of demolition work at the pedestrian tunnels, located on Central Avenue under the railroad tracks to First Street in Downtown Albuquerque. Crews have demolished part of an Alvarado Transportation Center structure and some exterior walls near the south tunnel, but otherwise, […]
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Work at Downtown pedestrian tunnels at a standstill
It’s been six months since the city held an event to mark the beginning of demolition work at the pedestrian tunnels, located on Central Avenue under the railroad tracks to First Street in Downtown Albuquerque. Crews have demolished part of an Alvarado Transportation Center structure and some exterior walls near the south tunnel, but otherwise, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Uncategorized
Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Uncategorized
Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Spanish speakers are an overlooked asset
Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Spanish speakers are an overlooked asset
Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Here’s where you can find food assistance in New Mexico this holiday season
By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexicans, including more than 1 in 5 children, experience food insecurity at higher rates than many Americans, according to national statistics from Feeding America. As the winter holidays near and New Mexicans settle into the last couple of months of the year, food price increases have made holiday feasts […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Here’s where you can find food assistance in New Mexico this holiday season
By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexicans, including more than 1 in 5 children, experience food insecurity at higher rates than many Americans, according to national statistics from Feeding America. As the winter holidays near and New Mexicans settle into the last couple of months of the year, food price increases have made holiday feasts […]