Amid growing public pressure to address homeless encampments across the city, Mayor Tim Keller invited Police Chief Harold Medina to help develop a two-month plan with “like five moves in two months on the chess baord (sic)” to respond to the growing crisis. “Yes let’s plan we hammer the unhoused but be prepared for the […]
Communities
Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people
Two Albuquerque residents were startled as they waited for a friend at a Circle K on Wednesday when—over the loud-speaker of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office truck—they were ordered to leave. “Get the fuck outta here,” they reported hearing. “Get the fuck outta here, or I’m going to take your fucking soul.” That’s what police […]
Posted inSandoval County
Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
How many homeless people are in Albuquerque?
Teams of volunteers are set to fan out across the city on Tuesday in an attempt to count Albuquerque’s homeless population. Armed with surveys, volunteers will canvass neighborhoods, alleys, parks, encampments and meal service sites. They’ll count those who are unsheltered and in emergency shelters, transitional housing projects or other facilities. The “point-in-time,” or PIT […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Community Content, Housing & Homelessness
Wells Park is a home base for ABQ’s Detroit Lions fans. The area’s new city councilor has a lot to do with it.
This story is published in partnership with the Downtown Albuquerque News as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. Throughout last summer and fall, the line […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas wood artist featured at gallery
It’s not unusual to find Dr. Johnson in his workshop, communicating with a new slab of wood, getting to know what it needs to be in its next life. Accepting input from the wood results in his unique pieces—when the woodworker’s hands are in harmony with the tools and the wood, magic happens. In addition […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Community Briefs
Build-a-Pal Build-a-Pal is back at the Edgewood Community Library. Spend this Valentine season by making a special pal at the Library. Choose your valentine pal and make them with love! This event is limited to children, 17 and under. Reservations to secure your spot are already open and are going fast.You can sign up at […]
Posted inMoriarty, Uncategorized
Moriarty pizza joint featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
The cameras rolled on the afternoon of Jan. 23 at Buttercrust Pizza as owners Sarah and Daniel Wright showed off their Moriarty eatery to the America’s Best Restaurants streaming show. “Oh, this is so good,” show host Luis Rivera said as he noshed on a section of a Chicago beef calzone. “This is the best. […]
Posted inMoriarty, Uncategorized
Moriarty pizza joint featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
The cameras rolled on the afternoon of Jan. 23 at Buttercrust Pizza as owners Sarah and Daniel Wright showed off their Moriarty eatery to the America’s Best Restaurants streaming show. “Oh, this is so good,” show host Luis Rivera said as he noshed on a section of a Chicago beef calzone. “This is the best. […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Community Briefs
Build-a-Pal Build-a-Pal is back at the Edgewood Community Library. Spend this Valentine season by making a special pal at the Library. Choose your valentine pal and make them with love! This event is limited to children, 17 and under. Reservations to secure your spot are already open and are going fast.You can sign up at […]