While the cost to rent an apartment in Albuquerque remains at eye-popping levels for many of its residents, it appears that an ease is underway. For now. The issue is top of mind as rent prices have outpaced wages for many in the city, which places the issue of affordable housing as an urgent priority […]
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Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News
Allsup’s burritos now come as tortilla chips, too
New Mexicans have a new way to eat a popular and ubiquitous convenience store food – the deep-fried Allsup’s beef and bean burrito. The chain recently introduced beef and bean burrito-flavored tortilla chips to its store shelves. The new tortilla chips come 50 years after Allsup’s sold its first beef and bean burrito in 1974 […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
ABQ locals surrender over 600 guns in latest chapter of Gov’s gun safety push
The governor’s call to surrender unwanted guns netted State Police 150 handguns and 422 rifles and/or shotguns this past weekend in Albuquerque and another 684 at similar events around the state. It was the second buyback event hosted by the State Police as a part of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s crusade against gun violence in […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Artist Series Welcomes Violinist David Felberg
The Placitas Artists Series presents David Felberg soloing on violin and viola d’amore for its January concert. Praised for his “fluid phrases, rich focused tone, rhythmic precision, and spot-on intonation,” violinist David Felberg, an Albuquerque native, is the co-founder and artistic director of Chatter ABQ. Felberg plays in, and conducts, many of the shows—often presenting 20th- and […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News
PRC denies PNM 9.7% rate hike to pay for ‘imprudent’ investments in coal, aging nuclear plants
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Regulators rejected on Wednesday an effort by New Mexico’s largest electric utility to recoup from customers millions of dollars of investments made in a coal-fired power plant in the northwestern corner of the state and a nuclear power plant in neighboring Arizona. The Public Regulation […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.
APS Celebrates the Class of 2024 Selfless Seniors
For 16 years, the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation has partnered with photographer Frank Frost to identify and celebrate remarkable high school students singled out for their dedication to school and commitment to others. Each Selfless Senior nominated by school staff, a friend, family, or community member is on track for the kind of achievement that […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov., Uncategorized
Sen. Heinrich nominates 11 local students to national military academies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Nominations to […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Ben Ray Lujan wants to make your next Taylor Swift tickets cheaper
Washington, DC – New Mexico’s U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the Fans First Act, which would help address flaws in the current live event ticketing system by increasing transparency in ticket sales, protecting consumers from fake or dramatically overpriced tickets, and holding bad actors who engage in illegal […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
“The Crane” at Wild Hearts Gallery
Starting off 2024 on a high note, The Crane by artist Judith Roderick will be at Wild Hearts Gallery in January. The exhibit is a tribute to the crane, both the Sandhills and the endangered Whooping Crane, featuring silk art quilts, watercolors and a newly revised book of poems and artwork depicting their grace and […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Education, Placitas
Placitas Art and Music Students Benefit From Local Winery’s Gift
With an interest in art, Placitas, and community, stained-glass artists Barb Belknap, owner of Placitas Winery, stopped by Placitas Elementary School in December to deliver $1,000 earmarked for children’s art and music supplies. It’s money raised by Placitas Winery’s raffle during the third annual Placitas Holiday Market; the winery is one of seven stops in […]