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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Sandoval County Unemployment Rate Inches Up
In July, Sandoval County’s unemployment rate increased to 5.3%, up from 4.5% in July of the previous year and from 4.7% in June. The rate matches the statewide average, according […]
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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, […]
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Gov. Looking For New Public Education Dept. Leader. Again.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again. Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a […]
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Gov. looking for new Public Education Dept. leader. Again.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again. Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a […]
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Commission Extends Intel Bond Agreement for $1 Billion
Sandoval County Commissioners voted at the Aug. 14 meeting to amend an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) agreement with Intel, aiming to support the ongoing upgrades at the company’s Rio Rancho […]
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DWI Double Crash on US 550 Ends with Probation for Driver, Serious Injuries for Victim
A man who caused two wrecks within minutes along U.S. Highway 550 on Santa Ana Pueblo in 2021 faced a 10-year prison sentence last week. He will serve 3 years […]
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Grown Santo Domingo Man Found Hiding in Teen’s Closet Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse
A 29-year old Santo Domingo man faces up to six years in federal prison after his 14-year old victim’s mother found him hiding in the child’s closet and admitting that […]