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Albuquerque’s zoning rules are getting a rewrite — here’s what’s at stake Wednesday night

Albuquerque’s zoning rules are getting a rewrite — here’s what’s at stake Wednesday night

The Albuquerque City Council meets Wednesday, Feb. 18, with a packed agenda that could shape how the city grows and who helps run it. Councilors are set to take final action on the 2025 biennial update to the Integrated Development Ordinance, the city’s land-use code that governs where and how development happens. The sweeping citywide…

by Jesse Jones 20 hours agoFebruary 17, 2026

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Lawsuit between Mayor, Council over paramedic staffing comes to sudden end

Lawsuit between Mayor, Council over paramedic staffing comes to sudden end

ABQ legislators push to let City collect millions more in speed camera fines

ABQ legislators push to let City collect millions more in speed camera fines

BernCo Commission OKs data center restrictions

BernCo Commission OKs data center restrictions

NM United stadium stuck in extra time as legal battle reaches the Court of Appeals

NM United stadium stuck in extra time as legal battle reaches the Court of Appeals

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Records show Gary King, Deb Haaland used Epstein-linked jet during 2014 campaign

Records show Gary King, Deb Haaland used Epstein-linked jet during 2014 campaign

Promising to keep “naming names,” Stansbury shares list of “prominent names” from FBI Epstein files

Stansbury views unredacted Epstein files about New Mexico’s Zorro Ranch

Competing book ban bills gather dust on the shelf as legislators look toward session end

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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

Last year, 389 people were denied a gun in Bernalillo County. Then they got a friendly visit from the sheriff.

Last year, 389 people were denied a gun in Bernalillo County. Then they got a friendly visit from the sheriff.

by Jesse Jones February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

New NM law sparks ICE showdown: Will this new law change operations at MDC?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Bill to close ICE facilities in New Mexico signed into law by Gov

February 5, 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

Why investing in local journalism is worth a tax credit

January 13, 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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