A masked burglar broke into the Verve Health Shop and Dispensary in Edgewood on November 11 taking an undisclosed amount of products. Police say surveillance cameras captured the offender entering and leaving the area on foot and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the bandit. If you have any information please call Edgewood […]
Author Archives: 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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One Person, One Vote Should Mean Something
It’s interesting to me how unbothered many New Mexicans are by the decades of gerrymandering that have taken place in our state. The November 27 affirmation by the state Supreme Court of the lower court ruling upholding the 2021 redistricting plan signed into law by the Democratic legislature was similarly anticlimactic. The all-Democrat Supreme Court […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Wild Hearts Gallery Hosts Exhibit to Benefit the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade
Sandy and Michael Kadisak’s ceramics: From enchanted forests to spirited pottery, discover unique artistry in every piece.
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Voters say no thank you to Moms for Liberty
A funny thing happened in the Nov. 7 election. Turns out voters don’t like having their rights taken away or determined by others. In Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia there was an all-out effort to ban women’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. These efforts were soundly defeated. But as importantly, school board elections across […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules
High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]
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Local Workers See Wages Outpace Inflation
Most local working families are taking home a little more money this year. In Torrance County, those wage increases have even outpaced inflation. At least that is what payroll data from the the county’s 362 employers shows. The average weekly wage in Torrance County rose above $1,000 per week for the first time in July […]
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Local Workers See Wages Outpace Inflation
Most local working families are taking home a little more money this year. In Torrance County, those wage increases have even outpaced inflation. At least that is what payroll data from the the county’s 362 employers shows. The average weekly wage in Torrance County rose above $1,000 per week for the first time in July […]
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Local Workers See Wages Outpace Inflation
Most local working families are taking home a little more money this year. In Torrance County, those wage increases have even outpaced inflation. At least that is what payroll data from the the county’s 362 employers shows. The average weekly wage in Torrance County rose above $1,000 per week for the first time in July […]
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New Deputies, Officer Hit the Streets
Local law enforcement agencies welcomed three new peace officers this week. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Department grew by 2 new deputies and the Edgewood Police Department added one new officer. Officer Brown and Deputies Cervantes and Long graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Class #206 in Santa Fe on November 22 after completing […]
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New Deputies, Officer Hit the Streets
Local law enforcement agencies welcomed three new peace officers this week. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Department grew by 2 new deputies and the Edgewood Police Department added one new officer. Officer Brown and Deputies Cervantes and Long graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Class #206 in Santa Fe on November 22 after completing […]