In the period of two years between 2021 and 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue said the number of fires it responded to increased by more than 500% — mostly due to encampments along East Central Avenue. The dramatic increase spurred the department to ask Mayor Tim Keller to include funding for two new medical trucks — […]
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FBI warrant claims couple started Salt Fire
BY PATRICK LOHMANN A federal search warrant application filed last week revealed that the FBI believes two people are responsible for igniting the Salt Fire that began June 17 and burned more than 7,000 acres in southeastern New Mexico. According to the July 11 document signed by an FBI agent, the suspects are a man […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
New Mexico reacts to Biden dropping out of race
As the 2024 election heats up City Desk ABQ kept an eye on local politicians’ reactions to President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. Biden’s decision came a few weeks before the Democratic National Convention in August. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Locally, several delegates — including all […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
These are the New Mexicans who will nominate Joe Biden or pick his replacement
As calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race increase and the 2024 Democratic National Convention is right around the corner, all eyes are on the state’s Democratic delegates. There are 46 delegates and two alternates. Two of New Mexico’s congressional delegation have called for Biden to step aside. Find those stories […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Which members of NM delegation want Biden to drop out?
As dozens of Democratic officials have called for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, City Desk ABQ reached out to the New Mexico’s congressional delegation to ask: do you think Biden should step aside or are you continuing to support him? Biden should step aside Sen. Martin Heinrich “Joe Biden is one […]
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Vasquez joins Heinrich in calling for Biden to step aside
Hours after Sen. Martin Heinrich became the first member of the New Mexico congressional delegation to call for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, Rep. Gabe Vasquez followed suit. In a statement released Friday afternoon, the freshman congressman called Biden an honorable public servant and said that “we owe him a great […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Sundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe — for future years
By KAITLYN HUAMANI LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Sundance Institute on Friday announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential film festival. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, the festival is eyeing locations across the country for festivals starting in 2027 when its existing contract will be up […]
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PHOTOS: A new mural is unveiled in the South Valley
Bernalillo County officials unveiled a new 572-square-foot mural in the South Valley Thursday. “Glimpses of Our Barrios” by the artist, Paz, is part of the ongoing renovations on Bridge Boulevard, near Tower Road. The artwork — a combination of clay tiles and painted images — represents scenes of the Southwest Mesa and the South Valley, according […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Boil Water Advisory in effect for Parts of Placitas
The New Mexico Environmental Department issued a boil water advisory Thursday, July 18 for the North Ranchos De Placitas Water & Sanitation District Water System. The advisory was issued after fecal coliform (E. coli) bacteriological contamination was confirmed in drinking water in the water system. The boil water advisory affects about 600 North Ranchos de […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
Over $15 Million Could Be Coming to NM for Rural Development
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. This legislation includes over $15 million in investments for 18 projects across New Mexico. “We maintained our full support for vital nutrition programs like WIC […]