Bernalillo Town councilors were presented with plans to add a new Walmart gas station and convenience store along busy Highway 528. If approved, it would be the first in Sandoval County. The council, with Mayor Pro Tem Dale Prairie presiding in the absence of Mayor Jack Torres, was presented with the ordinance by Planning and […]
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Increasing homelessness has Westsiders looking for answers
Those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque often naturally congregate near areas where food, clothing, transit, medical care and addiction services are available. Two of the most highly trafficked areas are in Downtown and across the city’s International District. But on the city’s Westside, the stretch of Coors Boulevard from Central Avenue to I-40, has emerged as […]
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Conservation enforcement on Santa Ana Pueblo lands expected at end of July
By AUSTIN FISHER Once Tamaya Kwii Kee Nee Puu is signed into trust with the federal government, people who are not members of the Santa Ana Pueblo and who trespass will be subject to tribal and federal law enforcement. In June, Santa Ana Pueblo officials were joined by the Southwest Regional Office of the U.S. Bureau […]
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How many hours of work does it take to afford an apartment?
A New Mexican earning the state’s minimum wage of $12 an hour would need to work 60 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom apartment at the fair market rate of $942 a month. In order to work a typical 40-hour workweek, the renter’s hourly wage would need to be $21.81. Albuquerque metro area renters, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Police Say a Wanted Fugitive Was Arrested in Estancia
A Whittier, California man was arrested in Estancia and charged with domestic violence and larceny. According to a criminal complaint, 43-year-old Mario Cabral is accused of choking his daughter’s mother and hitting her in the face with a pistol. Torrance County Sheriff’s deputies say Cabral traveled from California to a residence in Estancia to visit […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Police Say a Wanted Fugitive Was Arrested in Estancia
A Whittier, California man was arrested in Estancia and charged with domestic violence and larceny. According to a criminal complaint, 43-year-old Mario Cabral is accused of choking his daughter’s mother and hitting her in the face with a pistol. Torrance County Sheriff’s deputies say Cabral traveled from California to a residence in Estancia to visit […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand high interest rates. Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a solid gain, reflecting […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Fourth of July Celebrations in Corrales and Placitas
Corrales The annual Corrales July Fourth parade in typical fashion, was more than a parade, it was the village’s largest event of the year. Attracting thousands of visitors along Corrales Road, this year’s parade and events for the Fourth attracted dozens of floats. The parade featured horses, marching bands, antique cars, tractors and more. The […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Fewer beds and smaller earnings will hurt New Mexico hospitals as new state law goes into effect
By LEAH ROMERO Smaller New Mexico hospitals will soon start missing out on government funding due to their fewer number of beds and smaller financial performance. Senate Bill 17 signed into law earlier this year is set to go into effect this summer, redefining how the state calculates its portion of the Medicaid match for hospitals. The […]
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Will my trash be picked up on July Fourth? Answers to your questions about city services over the holiday week
When a big summer holiday comes during the middle of the week, lots of local government services we take for granted change their hours or close. So will trash be picked up? Can I go to the library to beat the heat? Are city pools open? The answer, according to the City of Albuquerque, is […]