Bernalillo County taxpayers are already seeing the financial benefits of an $18 million energy efficiency project that will save approximately $500,000 annually in utility and maintenance costs while reducing the county’s environmental footprint. The comprehensive project affects 11 major county facilities that residents use daily, from community centers where families gather to the courthouse where […]
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Bernalillo County seeks public input on $10 million South Valley flood project
Residents in Bernalillo County’s South Valley will get their chance Wednesday evening to learn about a $10 million infrastructure project designed to end the chronic flooding that has left neighbors feeling “trapped in their houses” during heavy rains. Bernalillo County will host a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Westside Community […]
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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office to launch AI-powered technology suite
Starting this fall, interactions between Bernalillo County residents and sheriff’s deputies will be enhanced by artificial intelligence tools that can translate conversations in real-time, write police reports automatically and help deputies access policies instantly. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to implement a comprehensive suite of AI-powered technologies through Axon’s AI Era Plan, a […]
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UNM shooting suspect arrested in Los Lunas
A suspect in connection with the University of New Mexico shooting that left one person dead and another injured Friday morning has been taken into custody. The arrest was made at 2:30 p.m. Friday by U.S. Marshals at an apartment on Canal Boulevard in Los Lunas, according to the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect’s […]
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Balling for peace: Free hoops tournament builds community, promotes purpose
A free basketball tournament promoting community and nonviolence will bring 25 teams to Albuquerque’s Westside on Saturday, July 26. The 1st Annual Summer of Nonviolence: Above the Rim 5-on-5 Basketball Tournament kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Westside Community Center, 12520 Isleta Blvd SW. It’s open to players 15 and older, with four divisions: […]
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UNM President: ‘Our thoughts are with families’ after fatal shooting on campus
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes issued a statement Friday regarding the fatal shooting at the Casas del Rio student housing complex. Stokes confirmed that “multiple shots were fired in the early morning” at the student housing facility, resulting in one death and one injury. The individual responsible has not been identified. “The […]
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University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large
Updates and Related Content Check back often for updates on this developing story. A shooting at the University of New Mexico’s central Albuquerque campus has left one person dead and another injured, prompting an emergency campus closure and a large-scale police response. In the early hours of Friday morning, UNM Police Department (UNMPD) responded to […]
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District 5 gets $10.4M investment in first northwest Multigenerational Center
Albuquerque is investing big in its future — nearly $167 million in capital projects have already been launched or completed across the city. From new parks and library upgrades to fire stations and public art, these efforts aim to improve everyday life in every district. This series breaks down where the money went, what was […]
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From Balloon Fiesta to swim meets: District 4’s $31 million makeover
Albuquerque has launched or completed nearly $167 million in capital projects across the city. From new parks and library upgrades to fire stations and public art, these efforts aim to improve everyday life in every district. This series breaks down where the money went, what was built and how it was funded in each City […]
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21-year-old dies at Bernalillo County jail after medical emergency
A 21-year-old inmate died Wednesday morning at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center despite life-saving efforts by jail staff and University of New Mexico Hospital medical personnel, according to a county press release. The inmate was discovered unresponsive at approximately 4:27 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 4:48 a.m. after medical staff administered emergency care, […]