The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes. Share this story and start a conversation
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No crowns, just ballots: Sandoval County Indivisible trades protest signs for ‘Vote Here’ arrows
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters who cast early ballots Tuesday will get a welcome committee armed with arrows, not placards. Sandoval County Indivisible, the local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible, plans a “Vote Early” rally from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 outside the county offices at Idalia Road and N.M. […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
From the Roundhouse to the courthouse: Your Sandoval County ballot
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will help pick New Mexico’s next governor on Nov. 3, and one of the two names at the top of the ballot belongs to a hometown guy. Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Deb Haaland in a race that will shape state […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
City Council set to hear changes to development appeals
by Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A battle over who gets a say in Burque’s development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from Councilor Dan Lewis that could reshape zoning appeals, developer fees and the role neighborhood associations play in development decisions, drawing strong opposition from neighborhood coalitions. […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bernalillo councilors hit pause on data center permitting
By Rodd Cayton Wanna build a data center in Bernalillo? That’s on hold. At their Sept. 28 meeting, town councilors approved a resolution establishing an immediate three-month moratorium on development approvals and development permits for data centers within the town limits. Planning and zoning director Rebecca Bolen told councilors data centers have potential for far-reaching […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
In social post, Trump endorses Cunningham, mispronounces Vasquez’s name and doubles down on renaming New Mexico
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again called on New Mexicans to rename the state “New America” and mispronounced the Hispanic pronunciation of current Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez’s name. This story was […]
Roswell Daily Record
Posted inSports
Roswell rolls past Gadsden to stay undefeated in district play
The Roswell Coyotes continued their dominance of in-state opponents Friday, rolling past District 5A-2 foe Gadsden 49-14. If there was one area where Coyotes coach Jeff Lynn believed Roswell held a clear edge entering the matchup, it was special teams. “If there’s one advantage that we have against Gadsden, I think we’re probably better than […]
Roswell Daily Record
Posted inLocal Government
Change order for bus station restroom project forwarded to city council
Improvements to the Roswell Transit terminal building continue. The building is located downtown and was originally a Greyhound bus depot built in the 1940s. It’s considered an example of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne architectural styles. Just steps away from the Chaves County Courthouse and Roswell Visitor Center — both of which are considered historic structures. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Drones grounded as Balloon Fiesta takes flight
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Federal officials have established a temporary no-drone zone around Balloon Fiesta Park and warned that unauthorized operators could face steep fines and other […]
Posted inSandoval County
Skip the Fiesta gridlock: Sandoval County serves up balloons, burritos and breathing room
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Balloon Fiesta doesn’t officially launch until Saturday, but Rio Rancho kids get a head start Friday. Once the mass ascensions begin, Sandoval County hands locals and visitors an escape hatch from Balloon Fiesta Park traffic, with free sky-high views, art shows and farm-fresh breakfast burritos. Balloons Aloft lifts off at […]
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