The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office is once again publishing its list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers online. Last week, City Desk ABQ reported that with the change in administration the DA’s office was no longer publicly listing officers who need Giglio disclosures—anything that could cast doubt on their integrity as a witness. Four of […]
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After 10 hours of deliberations, superintendent vote pushed to next week
Albuquerque will have to wait until next week to find out who will be running its public schools. The board’s executive session lasted more than 10 hours on Wednesday before a vote to table the decision. A candidate needs at least four votes from the seven-member board before moving forward to discussing an employment contract, […]
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A court employee alerted police oversight board about cop’s offer to fix DWI case months before FBI raids
Months before FBI raids of APD cops and a local attorney, a court official alerted the police oversight agency about an offer to fix a DWI case
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Gov. says Google will use satellites and sensors to help New Mexico cities find leaky pipes. Here’s how.
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is teaming up with Google to hunt for leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the drought-stricken state prepares for a future in which growing demand puts more pressure on already dwindling drinking water supplies. State officials made the announcement Tuesday as […]
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5 years, 29 cases, just 1 conviction
Since 2017, nearly every DWI case where Albuquerque Police Officer Honorio Alba made the arrest and Thomas Clear was the defense attorney ended up getting dismissed. A City Desk ABQ review of court records in the 29 cases revealed that only one case resulted in a defendant being sentenced. Over and over the cases were […]
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What do you think of the city’s Rail Trail idea? The city wants to know.
The City’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) published the public comment draft of the comprehensive report “Advancing Inclusive Growth through the Albuquerque Rail Trail,” with the idea of creating a more inclusive and vibrant urban environment in Albuquerque. Now the City is asking the community to read the report and give feedback via a survey at cabq.gov/railtrailequity. […]
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Superintendent finalists meet with APS employees and community members
A total ban on students’ mobile phones is not coming to Albuquerque Public Schools. The two finalists for the district’s superintendent position ruled out such a move during a public forum Tuesday at which they answered questions from APS employees. Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey and Dr. Thomas Ahart also said that the solution to school […]
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Cops seize over $1M in unlicensed cannabis from two ABQ dispensaries during international organized crime investigation
On January 25, New Mexico State Police assisted with the execution of two search warrants at two Albuquerque-area cannabis dispensaries. After receiving information from the Cannabis Control Division, agents with the New Mexico Governor’s Organized Crime Commission requested assistance from the New Mexico State Police with executing search warrants at The Cannabis Revolution Dispensary (CRD) […]
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Superintendent finalists make pitch to students
The process of selecting a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Scott Elder is nearing its end, with finalists Dr. Thomas Ahart and Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey fielding questions from Albuquerque Public Schools students this morning. The finalists Durán Blakey is the district’s chief of operations and has previously served as an associate superintendent in the district. […]
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Food bank hosts annual Souper Bowl fundraiser
Roadrunner Food Bank’s 29th annual Souper Bowl, a soup and dessert sampling fundraising event, is this Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11-2 p.m. Local restaurants participate in the festive and family-friendly event providing savory samples of soup and dessert to guests. The Souper Bowl will at Roadrunner Food Bank. Guests of Souper Bowl will try samples […]