The Placitas Artists Series organizers took a much-needed summer vacation and are launching the 38th season on Sept. 22 with the renowned Patterson/Sutton Duo. The cello and guitar duo has graced international festivals and concert series worldwide. They serve as Juilliard Global Visiting Artists and have released two acclaimed studio albums, “Cold Dark Matter” and […]
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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Union Fights Hospital Over Wage Increase
A labor union is fighting for the right of some nurses and hospital staff at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) to receive a wage increase that employees at UNM Hospital (UNMH) in Albuquerque and other clinics were given. On Aug. 9, UNMH announced that all regular employees of UNMH and […]
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James Hass
“James “Jim” Hass, 81, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully with hisdaughters by his side, on July 31. Jim was born on August 13, 1942,in Eau Claire, WI to Albert and Eleanor (Berg) Hass. Jim proudly entered the United States Army at the age of 16 and served forover 36 years, including two deployments in […]
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Ready, Set, Prepare
As the country grapples with escalating wildfires, Sandoval County communities in high-risk areas like Placitas are bracing for a possible fall fire season as drier conditions loom. Despite a recent lull in fire activity, forecasts by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) predict that New Mexico will face intensified wildfire threats through September and October, […]
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Off-duty APD officer killed in South Valley hit-and-run
An off-duty Albuquerque Police officer was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking in the far edge of the South Valley early Thursday morning. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash as a hit-and-run, spokesperson Jayme Fuller Gonzales said. She said it occurred around 12:45 a.m. near Coors Boulevard SW and Chapulin […]
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House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government. Democratic Caucus Chairman […]
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Ruling that bounced Kennedy from New York ballot could challenge him in other states
By MICHAEL HILL and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign suffered a blow this week when a judge in New York invalidated his petition to put his name on the state ballot, a ruling that could potentially create problems for the candidate as he faces challenges […]
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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers […]
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BernCo Commissioners Approve $2.5M to Improve Water Systems in Carnuel
Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a resolution during their Aug. 13 regular meeting, to dedicate $2.5 million from the Bernalillo County General Fund balance as a local match to support the Carnuel Water and Wastewater Project Water Trust Board’s grant application. The resolution was sponsored by Vice Chair Eric Olivas. The measure is part of a […]
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LFC delivers BernCo crime update, offers suggestions
A Legislative Finance Committee report said a way for New Mexico to try to alleviate its crime problems, it should seek to fix the root causes in a report about the crime situation in the state’s most populous county. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain consistently above the national average, driven by high crime rates in […]