Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) announced May 20 a partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to open multiple in-person sportsbooks at three gaming properties in New Mexico. In a press release, LDC stated in-person sports wagers are now accepted at newly opened Caesars Sportsbook locations at Route 66 Casino Hotel and Casino Xpress west of Albuquerque and […]
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Posted inPlacitas
New Exhibit Explores America’s Identity
The Placitas Community Library will be the backdrop for a new exhibition celebrating the diversity of America. The exhibit “Our America” represents a tapestry of cultural diversity bound together by the unique weft and warp of stories and experiences representing the various backgrounds and origins of the American landscape. Through the lens of art, the […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov., Opinion, Uncategorized
Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize county behavioral health funds
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of the NE Heights, Uptown, the Foothills and the East Mountains. You can submit your own opinion: editor@citydesk.org We have a homelessness […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Violence Intervention Program manager charged with battery
A program manager with the city’s Violence Intervention Program has been charged with misdemeanor battery. According to court documents filed on May 8 in Metropolitan Court, a woman accused Angel Garcia of kissing and groping her without her consent while they were at a Cheba Hut on April 13. She told police that he pulled […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Ultimate sacrifice: APD hosts law enforcement memorial on Civic Plaza
The Albuquerque Police Department hosted a memorial on Civic Plaza on Thursday to honor law enforcement officers who “made the ultimate sacrifice.” Leaders of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies — including those from surrounding counties — attended the annual memorial, which included a mention of the three officers who were killed throughout the […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Joe Craig, newly elected Los Ranchos mayor, dies
Joe Craig, the mayor of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 22. Craig was known for leading the charge against high-density development in the village. Craig, 74, was a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos and was a long-time advocate for open space in Los Ranchos. He served as the chairman of […]
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Demolition begins at Downtown’s unsightly pedestrian tunnel
Two projects that have been discussed for many years across multiple city administrations took a physical step toward reality Wednesday when demolition began at the pedestrian tunnel linking East Downtown under the railroad tracks to the Central Avenue corridor at First Street. The project also marks the first phase of construction for the highly-anticipated Rail […]
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Neighborhood improvement grant applications open
Neighborhood associations within Bernalillo County, including those in Albuquerque, are eligible to receive up to $5,000 each under a neighborhood grant program. The program was created in 2010 to assist associations with outreach and encourage participation from their members. The county says strong neighborhoods are crucial to its uniqueness and quality of life, according to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Attorney: Officer with ‘history of abuse and deceit’ fatally shot man in mental health crisis
Loved ones of a man who was suffering from mental health issues when he was shot and killed by police late last year intend to file a lawsuit, alleging the officer who shot him had a “history of abuse and deceit” and the city had not done enough to hold him accountable. Pete “Jacob” Martinez, […]
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Woodworkers build doghouses for those in need
Two Albuquerque city councilors teamed up with area woodworkers to help shelter dogs. Albuquerque City Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine announced in a news release that they have teamed up with the Albuquerque Woodworkers Association (AWA) and the city Animal Welfare Department (AWD) to build more than 30 doghouses for people in need with […]