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During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025.  Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election.  Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]

Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025.  Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election.  Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]

Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]

Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]

Commentary from Rich Guay, AlbuquerqueThis letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org How about we stop playing identity politics by propping up any and all feel-good candidates and we start recruiting candidates that make our communities feel-good, heard, and safe. Before the results of Nov 5th I would […]

Commentary from Rich Guay, AlbuquerqueThis letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org How about we stop playing identity politics by propping up any and all feel-good candidates and we start recruiting candidates that make our communities feel-good, heard, and safe. Before the results of Nov 5th I would […]

By Christina Rodriquez, UNM Health By Christina Rodriquez New Mexico has a long history of leading the way in health care. In 1969, Martha Schwebach became the first Family Nurse Practitioner in the country as part of a UNM pilot program. Her work helped address health care needs in Estancia and helped start a profession […]

By Christina Rodriquez, UNM Health By Christina Rodriquez New Mexico has a long history of leading the way in health care. In 1969, Martha Schwebach became the first Family Nurse Practitioner in the country as part of a UNM pilot program. Her work helped address health care needs in Estancia and helped start a profession […]

Voters in New Mexico gave higher education in the state a funding boost for brick-and-mortar projects with decisive approval of GO Bond 3 in Tuesday’s general election. GO Bond 3, a statewide $230 million bond, will fund more than 40 projects at New Mexico’s colleges, universities, and specialty schools. According to unofficial results, the bond […]