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AI, road modifications planned to reduce crashes involving pedestrians on East Central

by Elise Kaplan

The city is taking steps to reduce fatal crashes involving pedestrians along a heavily-trafficked stretch of East Central by modifying the road and installing safety features to warn drivers when people are about to cross the street.  Seven pedestrians were killed crossing Central Avenue between Louisiana Blvd and Eubank Blvd so far this year, Mayor […]

What to expect: Poop patrol tops the Albuquerque City Council meeting

by Elise Kaplan

Albuquerque City Councilors will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, to talk about cleaning up human waste on public and private properties, speeding up the process for the demolition of dilapidated buildings and the possibility of ousting the police chief.  Under Fire Councilor Louie Sanchez has introduced a communication resolution for a vote of no confidence in […]

‘I care about the mission, so it’s nice to be able to really move forward’

by Elise Kaplan

For the last 17 years, Diane McDermott has worked at the Civilian Police Oversight Agency, a civilian run organization whose mission is to investigate complaints the public makes against members of the Albuquerque Police Department.  As of last week, she’s officially in charge. McDermott, who has been the interim director at CPOA—with a slight intermission—since […]

Hazy air report greets Air Quality Control board members

by Elise Kaplan

Ever wonder where the haze that hangs over the metropolitan area comes from? Sulfur dioxide particles are partially to blame, according to the 2022 annual regional report on sulfur dioxide emissions presented to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board this week. What? The largest source of sulfur dioxide is fossil fuel emissions from […]

Food Truck Fridays revs up Downtown

by tunruhenos

Get ready for the return of Food Truck Fridays, a community event meant to invigorate Downtown and Civic Plaza. Food Truck Fridays will kick off on March 8, marking the beginning of a culinary journey that celebrates the rich diversity of Albuquerque’s food scene while bringing folks together in the heart of our city. The […]

The board is back together

by Elise Kaplan

At its first meeting since being disbanded and then reconstituted, a subdued Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board took no action on a request to change a controversial regulation that requires more stringent pollution control in their businesses. It also postponed a decision to stay some sweeping zero emission changes for new cars.  Slow […]

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Board will meet for first time following controversy

by Elise Kaplan

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board is set to meet at 5:30pm Wednesday for the first time since last year. The air quality board was established to regulate air pollution in Bernalillo County including Albuquerque.  Happenings in a Nutshell The air quality board first came under the microscope back in November 2022, after […]

Changing the Narrative

by Elise Kaplan

City Councilor Nichole Rogers wants to change the narrative about her sprawling, culturally diverse district. Rogers made history when she was elected as the first African American woman to sit at the Albuquerque City Council table. She represents District 6 which takes in Nob Hill, the International District and Mesa del Sol. City Desk ABQ […]