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A seat to spark change: Albuquerque’s tribute to Rosa Parks on her birthday

A seat to spark change: Albuquerque’s tribute to Rosa Parks on her birthday

Albuquerque will honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with bus tributes and school presentations marking Transit Equity Day and what would have been Parks’ birthday. The city’s transit agency will place Rosa Parks seat tributes on all Albuquerque Rapid Transit buses operating Routes 766 and 777 on Feb. 4. Officials are…

by citydeskabq February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

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Why Albuquerque can’t agree on short-term rentals, even as illegal listings grow

Why Albuquerque can’t agree on short-term rentals, even as illegal listings grow

Short Agenda, big decisions: ABQ Council to weigh rentals, Q&A and budget report

Short Agenda, big decisions: ABQ Council to weigh rentals, Q&A and budget report

Scorecard for subsidies: BernCo looks to tie public subsidies to private company benefits

Scorecard for subsidies: BernCo looks to tie public subsidies to private company benefits

County presses pause on AI data center incentive

County presses pause on AI data center incentive

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Gov set to sign bill closing ICE facilities in New Mexico

Gov set to sign bill closing ICE facilities in New Mexico

Governor expected to sign bill that would ‘cut red tape’ and address New Mexico physician shortage

Vasquez joins Trump in push to limit Wall Street home buys

Democrats surprise with amendment to exempt doctors, but not hospitals, from punitive lawsuit damages

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Housing & Homelessness

Neighborhoods vs. housing crisis: Council to take another step towards sweeping residential zoning changes

Neighborhoods vs. housing crisis: Council to take another step towards sweeping residential zoning changes

by Jesse Jones January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Albuquerque’s Gateway Center hits a turning point in homelessness response

January 14, 2026January 25, 2026

Who is giving the homeless “I ♥ Tim Keller” hoodies?

December 1, 2025January 25, 2026

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Economy & Labor

County to weigh strict rules for data center incentives

County to weigh strict rules for data center incentives

by citydeskabq January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Report: New Mexicans spent $1,355 more because of inflation during Trump’s first year

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Elections & Politics

Historic investments and more work ahead: Barbara Baca announces re-election bid for District 1 commissioner

Historic investments and more work ahead: Barbara Baca announces re-election bid for District 1 commissioner

by citydeskabq January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

New Mexico Democrats will try to change state election dates to be 2028 early primary state

January 28, 2026

Bregman turns national media attention into new $60K anti-ICE ad blitz in race for Gov

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Public Safety

New Mexico court strikes down “Homewrecker Law,” ending husband’s suit against ex-wife’s new boyfriend

New Mexico court strikes down “Homewrecker Law,” ending husband’s suit against ex-wife’s new boyfriend

by NM Political Report January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

DWI cases rebound in Bernalillo County court after APD corruption scandal

January 15, 2026January 26, 2026

Santa Fe court launches mental health diversion program for arrestees

September 15, 2025January 26, 2026

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Community

Driving I-25 at night? Expect major detours this week

Driving I-25 at night? Expect major detours this week

by Kevin Hendricks January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Commentary

Opinion: Clear Horizons Act needed to address climate-heating pollution

Opinion: Clear Horizons Act needed to address climate-heating pollution

by Guest Commentary in NMPR January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Opinion: Punitive damages aren’t a windfall—they’re a safeguard for New Mexico consumers

January 26, 2026

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