Albuquerque — The U.S. Department of Justice late Friday sued the state and City of Albuquerque to pause enforcement of local legislation the federal government says would impede federal immigration enforcement in the state. Federal officials asked a federal judge for an injunction prohibiting the state from enforcing House Bill 9, the “Immigrant Safety Ordinance” […]
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Bard Crawl returns to Albuquerque with Shakespeare, spontaneity and a pint in hand
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — This May, Shakespeare will once again step out of the theater and into Albuquerque area breweries as the Duke City Repertory Theatre brings back its annual Bard Crawl, a production that blends classic text with an anything-can-happen atmosphere. Now in its eighth year, Bard Crawl invites audiences to experience […]
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Is Albuquerque settling for slow 911 response times?
By Jesse Jones, City Desk ABQ in The Paper. — When a crisis strikes, every second counts. On a ringing 911 line, those seconds can feel like an eternity. Even as call volume drops and the city rolls out new technology, dispatchers are falling further behind national standards, leaving more callers waiting longer for someone […]
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Pics: Wall of Lindy’s Diner finally collapses on Central Ave downtown
Albuquerque — Last week, we reported that city officials had given the owner’s of Downtown’s Lindy’s Diner until May to prove the exterior wall of the 100-plus year old building was safe, but the wall gave an answer even sooner. The exterior wall of the Bliss Building which houses the diner collapsed into the street […]
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Rio Rancho’s longest-serving mayor passes the gavel, sets sights on governor’s race
The tributes ran long and the tears came easy as Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull gaveled out of office April 23 as the city’s longest-serving mayor. Hull addressed the Governing Body for the final time, citing road reconstruction, the city’s aquifer recharge facility, a new permanent fund and a strengthened partnership with Intel Corporation among […]
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Last Dance: With Gathering of Nations Ending, What’s the Future for Native Events in ABQ?
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For more than four decades, the Gathering of Nations Powwow has served as a cultural anchor in Albuquerque, drawing thousands of dancers, artists and visitors each spring. In 2026, that tradition is coming to an end. Often called the largest powwow in North America, the Gathering of Nations has […]
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Polls show Trump approval hits record low in New Mexico
During the final days of the 2024 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump added a New Mexico stop to his agenda and declared “We can win New Mexico.” He lost 51%-46%, coming up short by more than 55,000 votes. Now, 18 months into his second term and just 6 months away from mid-term elections, a pair […]
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Poll: In Gov primaries, Haaland still leads Dems, GOP aren’t excited for any candidate
Just two weeks before early voting begins in the biggest political contest of 2026, new polling finds that most Republicans still aren’t excited about any candidate while Democrats have picked a clear favorite. An Emerson College Poll conducted last weekend for KRQE News surveyed 1,000 likely New Mexico primary voters about the candidates on the […]
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“First Endorser” Martin Heinrich is wading into primaries to fix the Democratic Party from the bottom up
Santa Fe – On a chilly Friday night in late February, a steady line of cars made their way up Santa Fe’s famed Canyon Road. Past the art galleries and James Beard-nominated restaurants, they continued up the canyon where city pavement gives way to a graveled side road and arrived at their destination where samples […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Food & Drink
Albuquerque’s Food Truck Festival Marks 10 Years of Flavor at Balloon Fiesta Park This Weekend
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The 11th Annual Great New Mexico Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival is set to return to Balloon Fiesta Park on April 18, bringing a full day of food, drinks and entertainment to Albuquerque. Hosted by Food Truck Festivals of America, the event has become one of the area’s most anticipated […]