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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday

Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico.  The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]

City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center

It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]

City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center

It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]

Transparency expert says ABQ City Council may have violated state law

During the Albuquerque City Council’s regular meeting this week councilors met behind closed doors with little explanation other than they were discussing potential litigation.  The executive session was noted on the agenda as “subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation.” Executive or closed sessions are allowed by state law as long as […]

Transparency expert says ABQ City Council may have violated state law

During the Albuquerque City Council’s regular meeting this week councilors met behind closed doors with little explanation other than they were discussing potential litigation.  The executive session was noted on the agenda as “subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation.” Executive or closed sessions are allowed by state law as long as […]

City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects

A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week.  During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]

City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects

A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week.  During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]

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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride

Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]

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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride

Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]