The City of Albuquerque is set to host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, June 5, at noon to address concerns regarding fiber optic cable installation. The meeting aims to gather public input on proposed new rules for companies involved in these projects. Residents have reported numerous complaints about construction work, prompting the city to […]
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Albuquerque K-9 Officer killed in line of duty
The Albuquerque Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Officer Rebel, who was killed in the line of duty early Thursday morning during a SWAT operation. According to APD, Rebel was assisting officers in the apprehension of an armed suspect near the Albuquerque International Sunport. The incident began on May 27, when officers responded […]
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Albuquerque needs volunteers as it gears up for Pride Parade
For thousands of people, the Albuquerque Pride Parade will be a day of joy, resistance, celebration and community at Downtown Civic Plaza. But first, the city needs to be cleaned. In preparation for the June 7 parade, ABQ RIDE, Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and local volunteers are organizing a cleanup of the Central corridor, spanning from […]
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Beating the heat and the summer doldrums
The City of Albuquerque is out to fill the calendars and bellies of local youth during the summer break. That plan includes free lunches, full-day programs at community and multi-generational centers, swim lessons and free teen nights. The lunches will be available at parks and community centers citywide. Information on the meal program, including menus […]
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Albuquerque to celebrate Senior Health and Fitness Day with free event
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 28 and the Department of Senior Affairs is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to celebrate with an interactive health event for adults 50 and older. The event is set for Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. […]
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ABQ RIDE Summer Resource Fair set for this week
The second of eight installments of ABQ RIDE’s Summer Resource Fair series is set for Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alvarado Transportation Center. This is the second straight year ABQ RIDE has offered these events, which aim to provide the public with “info on the go” as they utilize the transit hub in […]
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Fun is open, business is not
With the arrival of Memorial Day comes a slowdown in public services, as many agencies give their employees the day off, with some exceptions. The City of Albuquerque will have all essential services operational, as well as some recreation and entertainment venues. Monday is opening day for city-owned outdoor swimming pools, and indoor pools will […]
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Albuquerque’s Gateway Sobering Center set to open after months of delays
The Gateway Center in Albuquerque is preparing to launch its long-awaited Medical Sobering Center this summer. The Albuquerque City Council recently approved a contract with California-based Horizons Services for $1.6 million in federal funds to operate the sobering center. Horizons Services, which currently operates two sobering centers in California, will provide a short-term space for […]
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Albuquerque untangles internet installation mess with moratorium
Albuquerque City Councilors, citing a variety of problems with fiber internet installation, are attempting to gain control of the situation though a pause in permitting and a quest for new rules. Councilors voted Monday to establish a moratorium on new fiber work and create a working group within 30 days to review and fix issues […]