Kirtland Air Force Base will start clearing out vegetation through prescribed burns Jan. 29 and will continue through Feb. 5 near the Juan Tabo Hills and Four Hills Village areas. The base has been conducting prescribed burns since 2018 to reduce the chances of wildfire in wildfire-prone areas. Robert Smith, media and environmental chief for […]
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New shelter operator wants to see changes at Gateway West
For many months it looked like a city contract no one wanted: Run the city’s largest shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and try to coordinate a way forward for hundreds of people staying there. Albuquerque Heading Home had done it since 2018, but decided last year it was no longer interested. […]
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New shelter operator wants to see changes at Gateway West
For many months it looked like a city contract no one wanted: Run the city’s largest shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and try to coordinate a way forward for hundreds of people staying there. Albuquerque Heading Home had done it since 2018, but decided last year it was no longer interested. […]
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Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come for You (or Your Family, Friends or Neighbors)?
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the Randi McGinn. Have you ever been called upon to be someone’s hero? If you’ve chosen a “hero” career like nursing, firefighting, law enforcement or the military, you have that chance almost every day, usually in dramatic fashion. The rest of us don’t really think of ourselves as heroes […]
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Stansbury ranking member of DOGE subcommittee and, no, it isn’t run by Elon Musk
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced last week that she would serve as the ranking member of the DOGE Subcommittee on Oversight. The subcommittee was created by the Republican leadership of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, told NM Political Report Monday that the committee differs […]
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Stansbury ranking member of DOGE subcommittee and, no, it isn’t run by Elon Musk
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced last week that she would serve as the ranking member of the DOGE Subcommittee on Oversight. The subcommittee was created by the Republican leadership of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, told NM Political Report Monday that the committee differs […]
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Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?
Albuquerque’s most famous artery — Central Avenue — tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues it’s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]
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Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?
Albuquerque’s most famous artery — Central Avenue — tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues it’s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]
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NM Dept of Transportation warns of delays near Paseo and Tramway
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and expect delays as a major construction project gets underway at Paseo Del Norte and Tramway boulevards. Crews started working Monday to install new traffic signals, add pedestrian access ramps and modify some turn lanes in an effort to improve safety. The […]
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NM Dept of Transportation warns of delays near Paseo and Tramway
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and expect delays as a major construction project gets underway at Paseo Del Norte and Tramway boulevards. Crews started working Monday to install new traffic signals, add pedestrian access ramps and modify some turn lanes in an effort to improve safety. The […]