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APS gets a thumbs up for its financial audit
Albuquerque Public Schools financial statements are in order, according to the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor. State law requires that every state agency, including public schools, be audited once a year by an independent auditor or by representatives of the Office of the State Auditor. A financial audit is an independent evaluation of […]
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ABQ pet owners can now be fined for animal ordinance violations
Pet owners in the city may now face civil fines in addition to possible criminal citations for violating the city’s HEART Ordinance. The HEART Ordinance, or the “Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment,” is the city animal ordinance. The ordinance states that anyone living in the city limits may only have six animals, dogs […]
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With less than a week left, much of gov’s gun, crime package seems stalled
By Robert Nott/Santa Fe New Mexican This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education, Housing & Homelessness
Safe spaces equal safe schools
These days, creating safe spaces in our schools is becoming as important as creating safe schools. Not all on board Some parents at Double Eagle Elementary in Albuquerque are upset at the signage in the school designating where the Safe Zone space is. Specifically, the Pride flag signage. But APS doesn’t have any rules regarding […]
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Student art on display
Bragging rights often come with discovering a great new artist. Albuquerque Public Schools elementary school students will be showcasing at an art exhibit that opens Monday. Art is Elementary includes about 1,500 works from students in more than 90 schools across the district, said the show’s coordinator Cinnamon Gentry. The work will include drawings, paintings […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
APD officer arrested on domestic violence charges
An Albuquerque Police Police officer was arrested on domestic violence charges stemming from an argument he had with his girlfriend. On Feb. 4, Rio Rancho Police responded to a call about a domestic dispute at a house on the 500 block of Archibeque Ave. in Rio Rancho. The caller said her boyfriend, 24 year-old Isaiah […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy
Construction underway for world-class film training center at Rail Yards
Construction has started to transform a part of the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards into a world-class film production training center. The project is a partnership between the City of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), and the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The iconic Boiler Shop building at the Rail Yards, once used to […]
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Councilors have heated exchange with police chief over DWI investigation and get hot over air quality
City councilors got a little hot under the collar at times during Monday’s regular meeting. They questioned the police chief after an hour plus-long executive session to discuss air quality board litigation then had some heated exchanges with the administration over air quality board issues. Let’s Talk Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina faced off with […]
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NM students may have new requirements to get that diploma
By Margaret O’Hara/The Santa Fe New Mexican A new set of high school graduation requirements won approval Monday from the Senate Education Committee — but not without disagreement over whether the state should require students to take financial literacy courses. Sponsored by Rep. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque, and Rep. Ryan Lane, R-Aztec, House Bill 171 is designed to […]