Bernalillo’s new director of economic and community development says she hopes to revitalize the town and its Main Street. Christina Jones was appointed as the town’s economic development officer in […]
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Valles Caldera Seeking Food Vendors for 2024 Summer Season
The National Park Service is looking to expand visitor services at Valles Caldera National Preserve this year by working with local food vendors to offer different New Mexican cuisines. Currently, […]
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Bernalillo County cleans up 65,000 tires on Pajarito Mesa
Bernalillo County and the state’s Environment Department teamed up to clean up a “major tire dumpsite” on the Pajarito Mesa southwest of Albuquerque. And they made a mini documentary about […]
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APS wants to hear from 1,000 students by August 2026
Albuquerque Public Schools students and their families will be asked for more feedback under its Board of Education goals discussed at Wednesday’s meeting. An ad-hoc committee charged with addressing the […]
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This bites: New ankle-biting mosquito may suck ABQ’s summer fun
This summer may bite. For years the Environmental Health Department (EHD) has relied on part-time, seasonal “mosquito technicians.” This year, after seeing a rise in the city’s least favorite residents, […]
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It’s official: Berry-era homeless jobs program to return
A nationally recognized initiative that provides day labor jobs for those experiencing homelessness has made a comeback in Albuquerque. The idea is based on former Mayor Richard Berry’s “There’s a […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov., Politics & Elections
After primary win, Sam Bregman all but clinches 4 more years as DA
As more than 73,000 voters — about 22% of those eligible — headed to the polls in Bernalillo County on Tuesday, eyes were on the expensive and high-profile race for […]
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Should the city lower the threshold to win an election?
On a night when the City Council chambers were packed with advocates speaking out against efforts to amend the city’s immigrant friendly policy, more than a dozen speakers also took […]
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Advocates celebrate council rejection of immigrant friendly policy reversal
Audience members attending Albuquerque’s City Council meeting Monday erupted in cheers and chants of “sí, se puede” as they marched out of council chambers after a bill that would have […]
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Photos: Advocates rally against changes to immigrant friendly policy
Chants of “immigrant workers, Burque strong,” could be heard on the corner of 5th Street and Marquette Avenue Monday afternoon, as a group opposing a proposed amendment to the city’s […]