In a swift Sept. 23 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, councilors tackled a variety of issues, approving funding to enhance youth programs and bolstering law enforcement, while also denying a fence variance and granting a liquor license to a local restaurant. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and the Mid-Region Council of Governments […]
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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Crimes Against Children: The Difficult Work
Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney Oct. 15-17 my office will be hosting the 2nd Annual Southwest Crimes Against Children Conference at the Santa Ana Star and Hotel in Bernalillo. This free statewide conference brings together representatives from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, child and victim advocates. Social workers and members of the court […]
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Letter to the Editor: Everett will bring Democratic values to NM Senate
Submitted by Amina Everett, MBA, Rio Rancho The people of New Mexico deserve a lawmaker who will seek out their concerns, hear their voices, and represent them faithfully. That is why I am running for NM Senate District 40. I am the oldest of four children. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where my […]
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Mesa Club celebrates newly renovated home
In 1995, five alcoholics opened the doors of the Mesa Club as a place for people battling alcoholism or drug addiction to meet as they work to get and/or stay sober. Nearly three decades later, over 30 people joined the board of directors and local leaders to celebrate the newly renovated Mesa Club in Rio […]
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Burners On
Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]
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Mountainair mourns local author, community leader Steinlage
Author and beloved local leader Ben Steinlage died Sept. 23, leaving a huge hole in the Mountainair community. Steinlage and his wife, Sandi, were heavily involved in community events, including the popular Christmas Land drive that would see the community building packed with donated Christmas gifts. “The Town of Mountainair is saddened by the passing […]
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Free legal consultation available this weekend in Estancia
Low-income New Mexicans will have an opportunity to receive a free legal consultation in Estancia this weekend. The 5th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid are hosting a free Legal Fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrance County District Courthouse. The […]
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Hall of Fame songwriter Souther dies in Sandia Park home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, died in his Sandia Park home Sept. 17 at the age of 78. Souther, who collaborated on some […]
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Burners On
Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]
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Bernalillo County Commissioners accept $262,000 grant to add two fire rescue positions
The Bernalillo County Commission voted Sept. 24 to accept a $262,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. According to a press release, the grant will be used by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue to add two firefighter/EMT positions. During the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to […]