Albuquerque officials have announced a comprehensive set of roadway safety improvements along Central Avenue, building on significant reductions in traffic crashes that have occurred this year. The city reported a 47% reduction in all fatal and serious injury crashes along the Central Avenue corridor year-to-date, with pedestrian and bicycle serious injury crashes down 56%, according […]
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Albuquerque names Tingley Field Pavilion after former city councilor
The city of Albuquerque dedicated the pavilion overlooking Tingley Field playground to former City Councilor Adele Hundley on Friday, honoring her decades of public service and advocacy for the historic Barelas neighborhood. The dedication ceremony was part of the city’s “Stories of Us” initiative, which recognizes individuals whose contributions deserve permanent recognition in public spaces, […]
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Bernalillo County Commissioners to consider affordable housing initiatives, fire chief transition
The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will consider several affordable housing proposals and recognize the outgoing fire chief during their administrative meeting Tuesday night. The commission is scheduled to vote on a $500,000 appropriation to support Family Promise’s purchase of two triplexes for transitional housing, according to the meeting agenda released Friday. Vice Chair […]
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Albuquerque declares 23 acres ‘blighted’ to spur business growth and revitalize corridor
A struggling stretch of San Mateo Boulevard could get new life after Albuquerque city councilors voted unanimously this week to designate 23 acres as “blighted,” opening the door to tax breaks and redevelopment incentives. The resolution expands the Central/Highland/Upper Nob Hill Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to cover businesses between Central and Lomas, where closures and deteriorating […]
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Casados out as CYFD Secretary after less than two years leading troubled organization
Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados is retiring from state government after leading comprehensive reforms at one of New Mexico’s most challenging agencies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday. Casados served as CYFD secretary since January 2024 and previously held the role on an interim basis from May 2023 until her Senate confirmation. […]
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GOP blasts governor’s special session priorities
Republicans are unimpressed with the priorities that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-NM, laid out Thursday for an upcoming special legislative session, arguing that it should focus more on addressing crime and medical malpractice reform rather than looming federal budget cuts. Lujan Grisham on Thursday invoked her authority under Article IV of the New Mexico Constitution […]
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Albuquerque man pleads guilty to federal charge for online threats against Trump
A New Mexico man who was charged with making threats of violence against then-President-Elect Donald Trump on social media pleaded guilty Thursday. The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico announced in a press release that Tyler Leveque, 37, of Albuquerque, changed his initial not guilty plea to one count of […]
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Senate Democrats file resolution calling for Kennedy’s resignation from HHS
Twenty-three Senate Democrats filed a resolution of disapproval Thursday calling for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign, citing concerns about his stance on vaccines and scientific credibility. The resolution, led by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., states that the Senate and American people have “zero confidence” in Kennedy’s ability to serve […]
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Bernalillo County names new fire chief after nationwide search, stays close to home for hire
Bernalillo County has appointed Zachary Lardy as its new fire chief following a nationwide search that drew 28 candidates from across the country, county officials announced Friday. Lardy, who has served 19 years with Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, including five years as deputy chief, will lead more than 300 personnel across 14 districts, according to […]
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Albuquerque expands security camera grant program to two more areas
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced Friday the expansion of a security camera grant program to East Downtown and South Broadway, building on what officials say has been a successful pilot program in the downtown area. The Community Connect Security Camera Grant Program will provide up to $20,000 per property to businesses that install security cameras […]