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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.
The Independent News: Nov. 22, 2023
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Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]
The Gift of Creativity
Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday, but it serves as a modest kickoff to the best time of the year: the Christmas and winter holiday season. I start the day after Thanksgiving and keep it going right up until Ash Wednesday. For me and my household, these winter months are a time to celebrate what […]
Raw Milk Approved in Rural Bernalillo County
The pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk debate has been ongoing for almost a century. As the only county in New Mexico that refused to allow raw milk sales, Bernalillo County has been leading the resistance against raw milk in the state until recently. In 1924, pasteurization of milk became federal policy, however, interstate commerce of unpasteurized […]
Signpost Shop Local Gift Guide
Have another favorite local holiday shopping spot? Tell us and we’ll include it in a future holiday shopping guide… or add it to the comments on our Facebook post here. It’s coming—the gift-giving season. Every year one must shell out their hard-earned dough to brighten others’ season, but it’s not always easy. What does one […]
New Mexico Turnout Up in 2023 Local Election
Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections. County clerks say in general though, voter turnout for local elections has increased. They cited a law passed in 2019 to consolidate school board and municipal elections into a […]
Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run
The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]
Meth Puppies Rescued from Sandia Park Residence
A Good Samaritan helped save six Australian Sheppard puppies suffering from methamphetamine exposure recently.
Luminarias to Light Abó at Salinas Monument
The largest luminaria event in central New Mexico is set to have more than 1,000 of cheerily glowing brown paper bags adorn the Historic San Gregorio de Abó Mission. New Mexico’s newest and free luminaria exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Salinas Pueblos Missions and is set to take place on Dec. 2. A magical […]
