City councilors across the political spectrum blasted responses the Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) official social media account made to private citizens — calling them “embarrassing” and “never acceptable.” It’s not […]
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After pushback, city reduced food truck permit fees
Albuquerque food truck owners can breathe a sigh of relief now that they will not have to pay hundreds more in permit fees. After receiving pushback from multiple food truck […]
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ABQ City Council shoots down short-term rental restrictions
The Albuquerque City Council for a second time voted against a proposal to limit the number of short-term rentals in the city. At their meeting Wednesday night, city councilors voted […]
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Citing costs, technical problems, jail ditches health monitoring bracelets
After a notable spike in deaths at the state’s largest jail, in April 2023 the former warden reached out to a company that promised a solution — biosensor wristbands that […]
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Calls for ‘poop patrol’ increase as city tackles human waste disposal
Hundreds of calls to the city’s 311 system with complaints about human feces on public and private property motivated officials to fund a cleanup effort earlier this year. The City […]
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The not so secret garden: BernCo launches urban agricultural project
Bernalillo County officials and community members are planting the seeds to create an “urban agriculture project” in the city’s International District. Construction is expected to begin soon and be completed […]
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East Mountain Celebration Returns Sept. 22
The East Mountain Celebration returns Sunday, Sept. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Rd. in Sandia Park. This year’s event […]
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City launches grant to help small businesses affected by vandalism
Small businesses in Albuquerque will now be able to get help repairing or replacing broken or vandalized windows. The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Economic Development Department’s Small Business […]
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Housing initiatives on the agenda for City Council
A series of housing initiatives are on the agenda for Albuquerque city councilors at their meeting Sept. 4. During the last City Council meeting, councilors discussed four bills sponsored by […]
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Trump still owes Albuquerque $200K
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes Albuquerque more than $200,000 in security costs and paid time off for city employees tied to his 2019 campaign rally in Rio Rancho, […]