Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) has officially launched a new bilateral response model that divides the city into two geographic zones along Interstate 25, aiming to enhance response times and strengthen community connections across the metro area. The new operational approach assigns ACS responders to either the east or west side of the city, allowing resources […]
Westside
Posted inLocal Gov.
New parks, fire stations and community centers
Albuquerque has launched or completed nearly $167 million in capital projects across the city, from new parks and fire stations to library upgrades and public art. These efforts aim to improve daily life and core services in every City Council district. This series breaks down where the money went, what was built and how it […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
City Council candidate to challenge ballot ruling after falling short by seven signatures
City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles said she plans to formally contest the City Clerk’s decision that found her campaign seven signatures short of qualifying for the ballot. In a message sent to supporters Friday, Telles said she will request an audit of the petition signatures submitted, arguing that voters’ intent should carry weight in determining […]
Reader-supported
Bus driver in custody after fatal stabbing in Albuquerque
A man died Wednesday morning after being stabbed near an Albuquerque city bus, leading to the detention of the bus driver. Albuquerque police responded around 6:30 a.m. to reports of a bus driver stabbing a man outside a bus. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Police said the bus […]
Reader-supported
Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
Reader-supported
Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
Reader-supported
City goes all in on Route 66 at 100
The Mother Road is poised to get a mother lode of attention and money leading up to its 100th birthday in 2026. City officials and an array of partners met this week to tout plans for the centennial celebration of one of Albuquerque’s (and the country’s) most famous roads — Route 66. Plans have been […]
Reader-supported
City goes all in on Route 66 at 100
The Mother Road is poised to get a mother lode of attention and money leading up to its 100th birthday in 2026. City officials and an array of partners met this week to tout plans for the centennial celebration of one of Albuquerque’s (and the country’s) most famous roads — Route 66. Plans have been […]
Reader-supported
Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
Reader-supported
Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]