Drivers in the South Valley are advised to prepare for detours as a major transportation upgrade will temporarily close a key intersection next week. The intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard and Second Street SE will be shut down from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22, as crews work to upgrade the existing railroad crossing. […]
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City Council to vote on Isotopes staying in current home ballpark until 2039
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes are asking Albuquerque’s City Council to approve a deal to keep them in “The Lab” through 2039. The council will vote on the Isotopes new lease agreement at the city council […]
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Mayor Keller vetoes four key items in Albuquerque’s $1.5B budget over legal, equity concerns
Mayor Tim Keller vetoed four parts of Albuquerque’s newly approved $1.5 billion budget, saying the changes are needed to stay within the law and treat nonprofits more fairly and setting up a potential council override fight. The mayor’s line‑item veto strikes funding for an independent permitting office, shuffles economic‑development dollars back to cultural partners and […]
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Hospice caught with its mask off
A local hospice is facing penalties after forcing its employees to wear respirators without providing a medical evaluation first. According to state records, inspectors discovered in April that Luna Del Valle Hospice in Albuquerque failed to conduct medical evaluations by a licensed practitioner that are required to ensure that employees could safely wear N95 respirators. […]
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Vermin trouble at Santa Fe school
A local school is facing a fate worse than detention after state inspectors found signs of a mouse infestation. The discovery may leave teachers and parents stunned, as concerns over Hantavirus have been haunting the headlines in recent months. According to a citation from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), state inspectors made the unpleasant […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Downtown, General Interest
Downtown Albuquerque Rail Trail construction starts June 16
Construction will begin Monday, June 16, on the Central Crossing Bridge at Central Avenue and First Street, part of the planned seven-mile Albuquerque Rail Trail that will affect downtown travel for nearly a year. The 10-month project will reshape a key downtown intersection, shifting bus routes, limiting vehicle turns and closing parts of the sidewalk […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Healthcare, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County
Measles exposure reported in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties
The New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health alert Friday following the diagnosis of measles in two travelers who visited the state. Potential measles exposure has been identified in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. According to the NMDOH, the individuals diagnosed include an adult with an unknown vaccination status and an 18-month-old […]
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Placitas Community Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Program
The Placitas Community Library is inviting children ages Pre-K through 11 and their families to participate in its 2025 In-Person Summer Reading Program. The program, themed “Color Our World: All About Art and Artists,” will be held on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. The summer reading program will feature various art-related activities. Scheduled events include a […]
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ABQ to celebrate Juneteenth early
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is celebrating Juneteenth early and she wants you to attend. From the organizer: Join NM Juneteenth, the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, Albuquerque District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers and the City of Albuquerque for this year’s celebration of Resilience, Freedom and Unity! This year’s headliner, Billboard […]
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East Mountain Historical Society honored with statewide award for historical publication
The Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Book and Service Awards. The awards recognize significant contributions made in 2024 to the preservation and understanding of New Mexico’s history and cultural heritage. Among this year’s most distinguished honorees is the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), awarded the Lansing B. […]