Sometimes I wonder if the job of the media, no matter which channels you select, is to keep Americans wringing their hands. It doesn’t really matter if you watch cable channels such as Fox News or MSNBC or network channels. There is always something to worry about: the economy, the war in Ukraine, violence, food […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]
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Sheriff’s Office investigates Cedar Crest home for animal cruelty
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office investigated a Cedar Crest home under the hoarding, animal cruelty, and elder neglect. On January 3, detectives initiated the investigation following a welfare check conducted by social workers and a detective. The check revealed conditions for an elderly resident and numerous animals on the property. The investigation was spearheaded by […]
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Town Council votes on pool upgrades and fire station design
On Monday, Jan. 22, The Town of Bernalillo held its regular Town Council meeting councilors met to discuss plans for a new fire station, the allocation of funds for rehabbing the town’s swimming pool, and a budget resolution for the Enterprise Fund. New Fire Station The new fire station seemed to be the fastest piece […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Political conflict simmers after failed attempt to oust commissioner
The conflict between members of an extreme right-wing group who regularly speak at Sandoval County Commission meetings and Democrats is still simmering following a failed effort to oust Commissioner Katherine Bruch, D-Placitas, by the group’s leader last month. A message attributed to the Democratic Party of Sandoval County posted on its website Dec. 31 addressed […]
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Local teen earns her way to national sport shooting team
You can tell right away that Madyson McFarland is not like other girls. Sure, she likes to run track and play volleyball. And she kills it in the classroom, where she holds a 4.0+ grade-point average at Edgewood Middle School. But she would really much prefer to be wielding her shotgun. Madyson, 14, is not […]
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Friends and lovers balloon rally moves to Rio Rancho
The Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (Quad A) is excited to announce the 2024 Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally to be held from February 10 to 11 in Rio Rancho. The Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally has traditionally been a staple event hosted in Albuquerque. Quad A has decided to relocate the flying event to Rio […]
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Letter to the Editor: Town manager revolving door
Happy New Year Everyone! January 2024 means the first two years of Edgewood’s new Commission/Manager form of government is now in the books. During this time, the Town has had four different Town Managers. On average that means a different Manager every six months. The Town Manager oversees administrative operations, implements Town policies and advises […]
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Placitas wood artist featured at gallery
It’s not unusual to find Dr. Johnson in his workshop, communicating with a new slab of wood, getting to know what it needs to be in its next life. Accepting input from the wood results in his unique pieces—when the woodworker’s hands are in harmony with the tools and the wood, magic happens. In addition […]
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Letter to the Editor: Sandia Park air taxi should not be public
Submitted by Karen Davisson, Sandia Airpark Estates resident If you’d like to submit a Letter to the Editor, please email editor@newmexico.news Last week’s agenda included a proposed resolution guaranteeing the “vested right” of Sandia Airpark to allow the taxiing of aircraft on their roads. While in and of itself this resolution is accurate, it is […]