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Albuquerque halts road construction during major events to ease traffic

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The city will pause road construction projects in key areas during three major events this fall and winter to reduce traffic congestion for visitors and residents. The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of seasonal moratoriums that will also cover […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections

Candidates officially file for elections, here’s who’s on the ballot 

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Dozens of candidates filed to run for various offices in Bernalillo County on Monday, the filing deadline for the upcoming municipal and local elections. Mayor of Albuquerque Seven candidates filed to run for mayor: Mayling Armijo, Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, incumbent TimKeller, Daniel Chavez, Eddie Varela and Darren White.  Albuquerque City Council District 1: Stephanie […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County to receive $80 million for housing, homelessness programs

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Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects as part of a statewide initiative to expand affordable housing and reduce homelessness, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The funding is part of a $120 million statewide allocation announced earlier this month, with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Office […]

Posted inArts & Culture

Albuquerque unveils art project to mark Route 66 centennial

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The City of Albuquerque is transforming its 18-mile stretch of historic Route 66 into an outdoor art gallery featuring murals, sculptures and augmented reality experiences to commemorate the highway’s 100th anniversary. The “Route 66 Remixed” project, led by the city’s Department of Arts & Culture, will serve as a signature attraction for Albuquerque’s Route 66 […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Bernalillo County approves $46 million bond for transit-oriented housing project

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Bernalillo County commissioners have approved the introduction of $46 million in project revenue bonds to finance a mixed-use development that combines affordable housing with public transit infrastructure in one of Albuquerque’s busiest commercial districts. The Uptown Connect project will transform the current ABQ RIDE Uptown bus transfer station into a transit-oriented development featuring 239 apartment […]

Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy

Albuquerque job training program adds 1,500+ jobs, launches quantum technology training

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A workforce development partnership between the city of Albuquerque and Central New Mexico Community College has enrolled more than 3,400 workers and created 1,510 new jobs while adding nearly $75 million in earning power for local employees. Job Training Albuquerque, launched in 2020, has enrolled 3,433 workers from 374 Albuquerque-based small businesses as of July […]

Posted inBernalillo County

Bernalillo County invites public to meet fire chief finalists at community event

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Bernalillo County officials are inviting community members to participate in the selection process for the department’s next fire chief by attending a public stakeholder event featuring the three finalists for the position. The meet-and-greet event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room on the seventh floor […]