Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News

More EV stations, energy efficient building codes on horizon

More places to zap up are in the works. The state’s Construction Industries Commission, part of the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department (NMRLD), voted last week to require all new homes and businesses to be able to charge electric vehicles.  In a news release, the commission said the updated codes align with Gov. Michelle […]

Posted inCommunity Content, Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Wells Park is a home base for ABQ’s Detroit Lions fans. The area’s new city councilor has a lot to do with it.

This story is published in partnership with the Downtown Albuquerque News as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. Throughout last summer and fall, the line […]

Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Edgewood plans its 25th

Although still six months away, plans for Edgewood’s gala 25th birthday are beginning to coalesce. In what has been an ongoing process since July 2023, the Edgewood 25 Coordinating Committee has been working toward a week-plus-long extravaganza designed to not only celebrate the town’s silver anniversary, but also highlight the area’s businesses. “The whole purpose of the […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Heinrich, Luján join legislation reaffirming US support for two-state Israel-Palestine solution

New Mexico’s two U.S. Senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, both Democrats, will join a group of 49 senators pushing to reaffirm longstanding U.S. policy in support of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The group will file an amendment to upcoming legislation funding national security priorities. “A long term two-state solution remains crucial for […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque serial killer pleads guilty to 1980’s cold cases

This report is the first of a two-part series by City Desk’s Elise Kaplan and Bethany Raja. To read more about the victims families find part two here. (c) City Desk ABQ. Republish our stories with permission from editor@abq.news After more than 30 years of waiting and agonizing for their children, the families of Stella […]