To the Editor: I’m writing to raise a concern that I suspect many of my fellow Edgewood residents quietly share: the increasingly unreliable state of our mail service. Since a new carrier began handling my route in August of last year, I have experienced consistent misdelivery of both mail and packages—including tax documents, personal letters, […]

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.
Overnight Camp Corazón offers free support for grieving children
By Andrea Vasquez The Grief Center of New Mexico will host a free three-day, two-night camp for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Camp Corazón will include camp-like activities such as a challenge course, bonfire, songs, games and swimming for children ages 7 up to seniors in high school. The camp […]
Antiques abound at Roots 66 Rendezvous in Moriarty
Staff report The Roots 66 Rendezvous and Extravaganza antique show is returning to Moriarty in April. The event, which debuted in Moriarty last year, will return to the Moriarty Convention Center on April 4 and 5. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and will showcase antiques, bottles, insulators, jewelry, rocks, […]
Bernalillo County releases stormwater management guidance for solar projects
By Hannah Grover Bernalillo County released updated stormwater management guidance this week for large-scale solar projects. The new guidance comes amid increased interest in utility-scale solar projects in New Mexico following the passage of the 2019 Energy Transition Act and the 2021 Community Solar Act. According to a press release, the county hopes to encourage […]
Bernalillo County releases stormwater management guidance for solar projects
By Hannah Grover Bernalillo County released updated stormwater management guidance this week for large-scale solar projects. The new guidance comes amid increased interest in utility-scale solar projects in New Mexico following the passage of the 2019 Energy Transition Act and the 2021 Community Solar Act. According to a press release, the county hopes to encourage […]
Museum of Encaustic Art to reopen in April after pandemic closure
The Museum of Encaustic Art, founded in 2005 by Doug and Adrienne Mehrens, is set to reopen to the public on April 4th and will remain open through December. Originally established in Los Cerrillos as Doug Mehrens’ personal studio, the museum moved to Santa Fe before returning to its original location following a pandemic-induced closure. […]
Driven by Tenacity
Editor’s note: This article originally stated incorrect information about Kay’s RV in Moriarty. Kay’s RV is also a full-service RV dealership offering the sale of used 5th wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, new Idle-Time RVs, consignment services and parts and service. By Andrea Vasquez From generation to generation, RV Sales, Inc., located in Moriarty, has […]
Tie it down if you want to keep it!
Gross! Spring technically starts Thursday but New Mexicans know that spring is really here when the winds arrive – and the wind showed up today. The wind hit at the same time temperatures dropped 11 degrees over two hours as a forecast front and dust storm made its way across New Mexico. This photo of […]
Madrid hatmakers launch fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief effort
By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]
PNM again considering cutting the power in the East Mountains
The Public Service Company of New Mexico is again considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the East Mountains on March 18. Earlier this month, PNM announced plans to shut off power to 10,000 customers in the East Mountains due to high wind conditions that could create a fire risk. Later that same day, PNM […]