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Major intersection closure scheduled for South Valley for railroad crossing upgrade

Drivers in the South Valley are advised to prepare for detours as a major transportation upgrade will temporarily close a key intersection next week. The intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard and Second Street SE will be shut down from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22, as crews work to upgrade the existing railroad crossing. […]

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Rep. Stansbury launches new series of community town halls in Albuquerque

U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury is launching a trio of town halls in mid-June, aimed at engaging directly with constituents and highlighting civic education, community involvement and discussion on local and national issues.  The events include both virtual and in-person formats, each tailored to address specific community needs. Each town hall will feature different distinguished guest […]

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Mayor Keller vetoes four key items in Albuquerque’s $1.5B budget over legal, equity concerns

Mayor Tim Keller vetoed four parts of Albuquerque’s newly approved $1.5 billion budget, saying the changes are needed to stay within the law and treat nonprofits more fairly and setting up a potential council override fight. The mayor’s line‑item veto strikes funding for an independent permitting office, shuffles economic‑development dollars back to cultural partners and […]

Hospice caught with its mask off

A local hospice is facing penalties after forcing its employees to wear respirators without providing a medical evaluation first. According to state records, inspectors discovered in April that Luna Del Valle Hospice in Albuquerque failed to conduct medical evaluations by a licensed practitioner that are required to ensure that employees could safely wear N95 respirators. […]

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Downtown Albuquerque Rail Trail construction starts June 16

Construction will begin Monday, June 16, on the Central Crossing Bridge at Central Avenue and First Street, part of the planned seven-mile Albuquerque Rail Trail that will affect downtown travel for nearly a year. The 10-month project will reshape a key downtown intersection, shifting bus routes, limiting vehicle turns and closing parts of the sidewalk […]

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Measles exposure reported in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties

The New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health alert Friday following the diagnosis of measles in two travelers who visited the state. Potential measles exposure has been identified in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. According to the NMDOH, the individuals diagnosed include an adult with an unknown vaccination status and an 18-month-old […]

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The Russia – Ukraine war escalates without the U.S.

With a myriad of sources for information, it’s hard to know where to go these days. For armed conflict, it’s hard to beat The Institute for the Study of War, found at understandingwar.org.  Much has happened in the last 4-6 weeks in the Russia – Ukraine war. Most breathtaking was Ukraine’s deep penetration into Russian […]

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Placitas Community Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Program

The Placitas Community Library is inviting children ages Pre-K through 11 and their families to participate in its 2025 In-Person Summer Reading Program. The program, themed “Color Our World: All About Art and Artists,” will be held on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. The summer reading program will feature various art-related activities. Scheduled events include a […]