What could the New Mexico State Fairgrounds become? Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Tuesday she’d like to see what visions development professionals have for the midtown site. During a news conference at the Expo New Mexico Fine Arts Building, Lujan Grisham announced plans to seek proposals for a master plan to redevelop the 236-acre […]
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Brewing a Better Future
Kaktus Brewing Company in Bernalillo is tapping into community support with a crowdfunding campaign designed to expand its operations, introduce innovative offerings and deepen its connection with locals. Now in its 11th year, Kaktus Brewing Company has grown significantly and is inviting the community to join its next phase of development. Recently transitioned to an […]
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Parents of man fatally shot by police still ‘waiting for justice’
The parents of a man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot more than a month ago returned to the City Council chambers Monday night seeking updates from councilors and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration about their son’s case, adding they are still “waiting for justice.” Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, showed up to […]
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Parents of man fatally shot by police still ‘waiting for justice’
The parents of a man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot more than a month ago returned to the City Council chambers Monday night seeking updates from councilors and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration about their son’s case, adding they are still “waiting for justice.” Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, showed up to […]
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Bernalillo Nominated for Top HAT Award
The Sandoval County Tourism Department and the Sandoval County Tourism Alliance announced last week the Mountain West Brew Fest in Bernalillo has been nominated for the New Mexico Top HAT Finalist Award for the first time. The Mountain West Brew Fest, held Aug. 24 at Loretto Park, featured beers from seven New Mexican breweries and […]
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City ends contracts with housing voucher provider citing fund misuse
City officials confirmed this week that the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has ended its contracts with the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM) — a longtime housing voucher service provider assisting those who otherwise might be unhoused or precariously housed. Officials said SHCNM misused $234,000 in funds for administrative and operational costs […]
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City ends contracts with housing voucher provider citing fund misuse
City officials confirmed this week that the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has ended its contracts with the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM) — a longtime housing voucher service provider assisting those who otherwise might be unhoused or precariously housed. Officials said SHCNM misused $234,000 in funds for administrative and operational costs […]
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City Council approves legislative requests
The Albuquerque City Council wants state lawmakers during next year’s legislative session to focus on public safety, behavioral health and homelessness, according to the wishlist the Council approved Monday night. Councilors are also asking legislators to approve multiple capital outlay requests during the legislative session, which starts next month. Among the council’s legislative priorities are […]
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City Council approves legislative requests
The Albuquerque City Council wants state lawmakers during next year’s legislative session to focus on public safety, behavioral health and homelessness, according to the wishlist the Council approved Monday night. Councilors are also asking legislators to approve multiple capital outlay requests during the legislative session, which starts next month. Among the council’s legislative priorities are […]
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ABQ gets more rental scooter options
Albuquerque residents will soon have more rental scooter options. The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that rental scooter company Lime will bring 500 bright green scooters and begin installing 52 stations throughout the city this week. Rental scooters made a comeback in September when another rental scooter company, Spin, installed its bright […]