Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes […]
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Rental scooters roll back into ABQ
Starting Friday, Albuquerque residents will see bright orange rental scooters around the city again. The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that the rental scooter company Spin will […]
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Here’s how you can get grants and rebates in New Mexico
The state of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque both offer a variety of reimbursements, rebates and other forms of freebies for eligible individuals and businesses. From home improvement […]
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APS, in light of GA school shooting says it’s taking a proactive approach to safety
Gabriella Durán Blakey wants the public to know that leaders are working to keep students safe in Albuquerque’s classrooms, despite recent instances of guns reported at schools. Blakey, superintendent of […]
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Bernalillo County buries 222 unclaimed residents
Bernalillo County officials and members of the public gathered Thursday morning to recognize 222 deceased residents as part of its unclaimed indigent cremation program — the highest number since the […]
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Safety takes a front seat at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta
The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have a safety focus, both on the ground and in the air, an event spokesperson said Wednesday. “Balloon Fiesta aims to create a […]
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ABQ city councilors set to debate campaign finance changes
The next mayoral and City Council election is not until next year, but Albuquerque city councilors are already debating how much public money some council candidates should receive for campaigning. […]
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City, county agree on jail fixes
Bernalillo County’s jail system continues to work out reforms spurred by a long-running lawsuit. During their Tuesday meeting, Bernalillo County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Albuquerque […]
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County commission OKs solar bonds
A major economic development push by Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday brought hundreds of new local jobs closer to being a reality. The board unanimously agreed to issue up to $942 […]
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Transient bookings at MDC on the rise
The number of inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) who are classified as transient is on the rise — a trend that’s concerning to advocates who work with those […]