Albuquerque’s Westside now has a new food truck park and community plaza, which city officials say is part of their plans to revitalize the area and to bring the community members together. City leaders, developers and residents celebrated the unveiling of Nuevo Atrisco’s food plaza (201 Unser Blvd NW) Tuesday after years in the making. […]
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City unveils second phase of Nuevo Atrisco
Albuquerque’s Westside now has a new food truck park and community plaza, which city officials say is part of their plans to revitalize the area and to bring the community members together. City leaders, developers and residents celebrated the unveiling of Nuevo Atrisco’s food plaza (201 Unser Blvd NW) Tuesday after years in the making. […]
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Key takeaways from 2024’s last Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County, the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center and others — met Tuesday for its last meeting of the year. The HCC was created to take a lead on solving issues related to those experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque metro area — […]
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Key takeaways from 2024’s last Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County, the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center and others — met Tuesday for its last meeting of the year. The HCC was created to take a lead on solving issues related to those experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque metro area — […]
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Haaland talks transition on Daily Show
By Nicole Maxwell, New Mexico Political Report A second Trump administration and how it will transition into power is a discussion happening across various governmental departments. One of those, the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary, New Mexico’s own Deb Haaland, who discussed the transition Tuesday night on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. “We’re going […]
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Haaland talks transition on Daily Show
By Nicole Maxwell, New Mexico Political Report A second Trump administration and how it will transition into power is a discussion happening across various governmental departments. One of those, the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary, New Mexico’s own Deb Haaland, who discussed the transition Tuesday night on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. “We’re going […]
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Urban Enhancement grant apps open
City leaders are asking Albuquerque’s arts community to show off its best ideas. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle of the city’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, collectives or community groups are encouraged to apply, particularly those that have never received an award. The goal is to support […]
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Urban Enhancement grant apps open
City leaders are asking Albuquerque’s arts community to show off its best ideas. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle of the city’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, collectives or community groups are encouraged to apply, particularly those that have never received an award. The goal is to support […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Puffing, Painting, Improving the Community
A community club will be hosting a cannabis-themed Winter Solstice celebration in Estancia this month, where participants are invited to create artwork and find potential solutions to problems facing their Torrance County community. The Estancia Valley High Society and Thriving Roots are teaming up to put on their Winter Solstice Puff and Paint event Dec. […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]