Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch

A proposed resolution, sponsored by City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, who introduced it on behalf of Mayor Tim Keller, still needs committee approval but could allow property owners to opt in to rezone for denser or mixed-use housing as part of a broader push to address the housing shortage. The city’s voluntary rezoning plan would let […]

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Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Sandoval County

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative.  “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]

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Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative.  “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

What bus riders need to know about this summer’s ABQ RIDE detours

Albuquerque’s city bus system, ABQ RIDE, is alerting riders of several ongoing and upcoming detours, service suspensions and stop closures this summer.  Transit routes will be impacted due to construction and seasonal events across the metro area, with a significant disruption coming from the Rail Trail construction project.  Riders are highly encouraged to plan and […]

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Water security boost: Edgewood adopts new ordinance to ‘set up the town for success’

The Edgewood Town Commission approved several key measures during its June 24 meeting, including a fireworks ban prompted by drought conditions, the creation of a new water utility ordinance and authorization to seek funding for road improvements. The commission voted 5–0 to approve the Water Utility Ordinance, establishing Edgewood’s authority to create a municipal wholesale […]

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Albuquerque honors resilient graduates in Violence Intervention Program

Five recent high school graduates, who triumphed over violence and hardship, were honored this week by the City of Albuquerque during a special ceremony at the Albuquerque Museum.  The students are part of the Albuquerque Community Safety’s (ACS) School-Based Violence Intervention Program (SBVIP), which celebrated their achievements and resilience. Throughout their high school careers, each […]

Your opinion matters: County opens dialogue with residents through economic development series programs

Bernalillo County residents will have a chance to help shape the future of the local economy through a series of public meetings designed to gather input on economic development in the community. The county launched its Community Dialogue series on June 17 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center.  The meeting focused on community benefits […]

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What bus riders need to know about this summer’s ABQ RIDE detours

Albuquerque’s city bus system, ABQ RIDE, is alerting riders of several ongoing and upcoming detours, service suspensions and stop closures this summer.  Transit routes will be impacted due to construction and seasonal events across the metro area, with a significant disruption coming from the Rail Trail construction project.  Riders are highly encouraged to plan and […]