By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes are asking Albuquerque’s City Council to approve a deal to keep them in “The Lab” through 2039. The council will vote on the Isotopes new lease agreement at the city council […]
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ABQ to celebrate Juneteenth early
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is celebrating Juneteenth early and she wants you to attend. From the organizer: Join NM Juneteenth, the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, Albuquerque District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers and the City of Albuquerque for this year’s celebration of Resilience, Freedom and Unity! This year’s headliner, Billboard […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County
Stansbury to host town hall Saturday
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury will host a town hall on Saturday afternoon in Downtown Albuquerque.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, National News, Sandoval County
“F*ing thugs.”: New Mexicans in Congress react strongly to removal of senator from Noem press conference
Curse words and outrage peppered reactions by New Mexico’s elected U.S. senators and representatives to news that California’s Hispanic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed by law enforcement from a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday. Kristi later told reporters that Padilla had not identified himself, though video widely […]
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Inmate assaulted at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center
An investigation is underway following an inmate assault at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred during arraignments and involved two female inmates. According to MDC, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a 49-year-old female inmate sustained serious injuries in what appears to be an unprovoked attack by a 24-year-old female […]
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Santa Fe Artist Chandon Banning to exhibit at Calliope Gallery in Madrid
Calliope Gallery in Madrid is set to host an opening reception for “Outsider Artist” Chandon Banning on Saturday, June 21, at 4 p.m. Banning will be exhibiting her current paintings, with the exhibit running through August 11. Chandon Banning, an American abstract painter and multidisciplinary artist, originally from Los Angeles, will be showcasing her work. […]
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ABQ BioPark welcomes Elok, a critically endangered orangutan
The ABQ BioPark has a new, “good looking” guest after the arrival of Elok, a 24-year-old male Sumatran orangutan. Elok, pronounced El-ick, joins the BioPark from the Oklahoma City Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP). This collaborative effort aims to support the long-term conservation of […]
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West Side Starbucks workers vote to unionize
Starbucks employees at a West Side Albuquerque location voted to unionize, becoming the second store in New Mexico to do so. The vote, held this week at the Coors Bypass and Seven Bar Loop store, was unanimous. This move positions the store as the 600th Starbucks in the nation to join Starbucks Workers United since […]
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Here’s what you need to know as Albuquerque gears up for 2025 Pride celebrations
Thousands of people are expected to take over Albuquerque Saturday with a celebration of Pride. The 49th Albuquerque Pridefest and Parade are set for Saturday with Pridefest moving to a new location: Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque. The day’s festivities will kick off with the Albuquerque Pride Parade at 10 a.m. The parade will travel […]
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Bernalillo County offers discounted Uber rides for Pride 2025 celebrations
Bernalillo County and its partners are providing free and safe rides for Pride 2025 celebrations through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. The initiative aims to encourage residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the festivities. From 10 a.m. on June 6 through […]