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New traffic pattern on I-25 starts this weekend

by nm.news July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Drivers on I-25 in Albuquerque will experience a significant shift in traffic patterns beginning Saturday, as crews initiate Phase 2 of the “I-25 Improved: Comanche to Montgomery” project. This marks a major milestone for the three-year, $268 million investment, the largest construction project in New Mexico’s recent history, aimed at enhancing safety and reducing travel […]

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more.

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Albuquerque renters swelter as landlord delays repairs — until inspectors show up

by Jesse Jones July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more. That changed […]

Albuquerque

How did a bus driver end up stabbing a passenger to death? Police docs provide new details

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 11, 2025

An Albuquerque city bus driver faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a passenger to death following an argument that began on the bus and spilled onto the street, according to court documents reviewed by City Desk ABQ. The 41-year-old driver was charged with murder, tampering with evidence and criminal damage to property in connection with […]

The Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden is getting an upgrade. It was originally estimated at $5 million, but so far it’s received about $807,000. The city plans to make the area safer, more accessible and more fun for kids, with community input shaping the redesign. (CABQ)

Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s $167 million citywide boost

by Jesse Jones July 10, 2025August 6, 2025

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 […]

Silver Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets has been closed to vehicle traffic through the end of 2025 to accommodate skybridge construction at Alvarado Square. The closure is necessary to allow the safe use of a crane to lift materials to the roof of the eight-story building.

Silver Avenue closed downtown through 2025

Access to downtown’s main government building will be restricted through the end of the year as Silver Avenue closes for an 18-month construction project to fix water damage issues at the county’s $67 million headquarters. Silver Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets will remain closed to vehicle traffic through the end of 2025 as Bernalillo […]

12 City Council hopefuls ready for Election Day

With the July 7 deadline in the books, 12 City Council candidates have successfully gathered the required 500 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. The City Clerk’s office posted the final numbers Thursday morning, showing that a dozen candidates have each verified over 500 signatures, securing their spots for the November 4 election. District […]

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 […]

Bernalillo County seeks artists for Nation’s first COVID Memorial

Bernalillo County is inviting local artists to submit proposals for a new public art project that will be integrated into the upcoming New Mexico COVID Memorial. This memorial will be the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States, offering a solemn and reflective space to honor those impacted by the pandemic. The request […]

From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1

Construction kicked off this week on the San Mateo/Kathryn International District Grower’s Market, the top vote-getter in the City’s Participatory Budgeting Albuquerque (PBABQ) pilot. The market will provide space for local growers, food distribution, and community programs aimed at improving access to fresh food and public services.

Community-backed grower’s market breaks ground in Southeast Albuquerque

A vacant lot in the International District is on its way to becoming a community-run grower’s market, thanks to a first-of-its-kind participatory budgeting project led by residents in City Council District 6. Construction kicked off this week on the San Mateo/Kathryn International District Grower’s Market, the top vote-getter in the City’s Participatory Budgeting Albuquerque (PBABQ) […]