Albuquerque’s efforts to end homelessness isn’t a one person or one department affair. The project involves those in city departments, outside agencies, nonprofits, emergency shelters, day shelters, street outreach, housing, volunteerism and public policy work. It’s a tree with multiple roots and branches that can be confusing for a public eager for straightforward information. The […]
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ABQ’s street lights are not purple on purpose
Residents of Albuquerque have noticed certain street lights appear purple when the sun goes down. While this has raised concerns, the city says they are being replaced. “It is a manufacturer defect in the lights and the manufacturer is aware of the issue,” said Dan Mayfield, a spokesperson for Albuquerque’s Municipal Development Department. More than […]
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Long vacant buildings irk officials, business owners
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a series titled Downtown Albuquerque Reboot, about Downtown Albuquerque, its challenges and the plans to address them. Read the first installment about why the area matters here, peruse a photo essay about lowriders here, read about crime here and end with what the area has to offer […]
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Broad and burdensome: City paid over $1.4 M in Public Records Act lawsuits over last year and a half
Just before the pandemic, Christopher Michael Sanchez was killed on Feb. 21 at a local bar and police ruled his death was a justifiable homicide. Eight months later, his father requested — through the Inspection of Public Records Act — all videos and records relating to his son’s death. By 2023, however, the city still […]
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The epitome of Albuquerque: Law enforcement edition
The epitome of Albuquerque will be a recurring City Desk ABQ feature every Friday where we highlight interesting data about our city and surrounding areas. Find last week’s here.
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education
APS wants to prepare the youngest residents for success
Practice makes perfect and preparation sets the stage for success. Albuquerque Public Schools recently set out to prepare some of the community’s youngest citizens to do their best. The district partnered with local and statewide agencies to show families what’s available for preschoolers and help them decide which options best meet their child’s needs. Allison […]
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North Valley senior housing to see $600K upgrade
The City of Albuquerque is serving up a $600,000 assist to the North Valley senior housing community known as 1212 Candelaria, located near Candelaria Road and 12th street. Officials said the affordable housing project is scheduled for an installation of new water main lines that will service all 50 households occupied by low-income elderly and […]
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Mayor Jack Torres on the future of Bernalillo
Mayor Jack Torres has been the mayor of Bernalillo for 14 years. He’s seen his fair share of ups and downs in the town, and has worked with his share of Town Councilors over the past decades. The Signpost spoke with Torres about the upcoming election and what some of the biggest challenges councilors will […]
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2024 Town of Bernalillo Municipal Judge Candidate
Incumbent Municipal Judge Geoffrey Rinaldi is the only candidate who is running for the open seat. Rinaldi was elected to the bench in 2020, after being the only candidate on the ballot that year as well. Rinaldi did not respond to emails or calls about his candidacy.
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Ax-Burglar Resists Bernalillo Police, Uses Household Items as Weapons
It was less than a week after 38 year-old Andrew Rivas got out of jail for assaulting a police officer when he was arrested for breaking into multiple homes in Bernalillo and assaulting more police officers. Around 9 p.m. on Feb. 11, Sandoval County dispatch received a call that Rivas was armed with an ax […]