By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján joined six other Democrats in a letter asking President Joe Biden to finalize his administration’s immigration protections before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “As senators who represent diverse states across our nation…we write to express our deep concern about the threat the incoming administration […]
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Luján, six other Dems, urge Biden to enshrine immigration protections
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján joined six other Democrats in a letter asking President Joe Biden to finalize his administration’s immigration protections before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “As senators who represent diverse states across our nation…we write to express our deep concern about the threat the incoming administration […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government
Rio Rancho Couple Rolls Out Old-School Glamour with Vintage Limousine Service
In Rio Rancho, Legendary Limo Service is bringing back luxury travel with a vintage twist to Sandoval, Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties. The company offers a one-of-a-kind luxury experience evoking the glamour and elegance of a bygone era. Bobbi and Curt Huber founded Legendary Limo Service in 2023, offering a unique vintage chauffeur experience perfect […]
Posted inCourts & Justice, New Mexico Statewide News
Police searching for truck believed to be involved in hit-and-run that killed teenager
The Bernalillo Police Department is asking for help finding a vehicle and its driver believed to be involved in an incident that killed a teenager last week. A 15-year-old boy was struck and killed by a truck Nov. 29 near Avenida Bernalillo. The truck, believed to be a red Dodge RAM 1500, possibly a model […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Do you feel safe when parking Downtown?
How often do you travel to Downtown Albuquerque — and when you do — is parking an issue? In many U.S. cities, finding convenient parking in downtown corridors can be a chore. Drivers negotiate location, price and sometimes report safety issues — whether it’s poor street lighting or the prospect of navigating a dark and […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Do you feel safe when parking Downtown?
How often do you travel to Downtown Albuquerque — and when you do — is parking an issue? In many U.S. cities, finding convenient parking in downtown corridors can be a chore. Drivers negotiate location, price and sometimes report safety issues — whether it’s poor street lighting or the prospect of navigating a dark and […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government
City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants
An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government
City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants
An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Colleges scramble to shield programs amid growing hostility from GOP
By Susan Svrluga, Laura Meckler, Hannah Natanson · The Washington Post (c) 2024 University leaders are bracing for an onslaught of aggressive legislation and regulations amid growing hostility from an ascendant Republican Party that depends less and less on college-educated voters. For years, conservatives have seen colleges and universities as unwelcoming and disdainful of their values. Tensions between […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Colleges scramble to shield programs amid growing hostility from GOP
By Susan Svrluga, Laura Meckler, Hannah Natanson · The Washington Post (c) 2024 University leaders are bracing for an onslaught of aggressive legislation and regulations amid growing hostility from an ascendant Republican Party that depends less and less on college-educated voters. For years, conservatives have seen colleges and universities as unwelcoming and disdainful of their values. Tensions between […]