Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor

Submitted by Johnny Martinez, Corrales  I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor because he has spent decades serving our community in meaningful and respectful ways. He listens. He invites dialogue. He cares about the direction our village is headed—and he wants residents to be part of that conversation. This stands in sharp contrast to our […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Cedar Crest Sunday Market’s final event of the year will be spooky

The Cedar Crest Sunday Market will host its final event of the year on Oct. 26, featuring Halloween-themed activities and a costume contest. The market, held in the parking lot next to Triangle Grocery from noon to 4 p.m., will include trick-or-treating at vendor booths and encourage families to attend in costume. Organizers said they […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque

Rio Rancho school board launches community input process for superintendent search

Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as it begins the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education announced it will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 […]

Posted inCorporate Responsibility

Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols’ estate sues hospital for negligence

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of actress Nichelle Nichols is nearing its discovery phase. The suit alleges that Gila Regional Medical Center’s negligence led to the Star Trek veteran’s death in July 2022. According to the complaint, the hospital failed to diagnose and treat Nichols’s serious heart condition and discharged her, despite […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

Early voting opens Tuesday in Bernalillo County, expands to Tijeras Oct. 18

Early voting for Bernalillo County’s Nov. 4 Regular Local Election begins Tuesday at the Clerk’s Annex, with additional locations opening later this month. The Clerk’s Annex at 1500 Lomas Blvd. NW will be the sole early voting location from Oct. 7-17, operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed […]

Posted inEnergy, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Housing & Homelessness

Anti-Exxon protestors removed from Balloon Fiesta after daring visitors to drink fake ‘produced water’

Visitors to opening weekend of the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were greeted by an unexpected protest against the event’s main sponsor. Satirical protestors supported by WildEarth Guardians and the The Yes Men dressed as sales representatives of a fake oil and gas company, Exxtreme Energy, and offered samples of the company’s “new hydration and […]

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Congress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Council to review Keller’s 2026 legislative priorities, new housing project on Monday

By Jesse Jones — Albuquerque City Councilors are expected to review Mayor Tim Keller’s 2026 legislative priorities Monday, Oct. 6, including public safety measures and housing policies the administration wants state lawmakers to address when the session begins in January.  The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Vincent E. Griego Chambers, One Civic Plaza […]

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