A 126-room extended-stay hotel and food hall broke ground Friday on Central Avenue, adding new dining and lodging options near Presbyterian Hospital in a neighborhood undergoing redevelopment. The $96,000-square-foot project will include a Marriott Residence Inn and Highlands Central Market, a food hall with 10 to 12 vendors. The development will connect to the medical […]
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Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge
Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Melanie Stansbury joined conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate their successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress. Heinrich, the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Stansbury, a member of the House […]
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Albuquerque Police partner with advocacy group for gun buyback event
The Albuquerque Police Department will partner with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence for a gun buyback event this month that offers cash payments and free sports tickets in exchange for firearms. The Safe Surrender Gun Buyback will run from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 at APD’s University Substation, located at 1009 Bradbury Dr. […]
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Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrapped up a week-long tour Friday of northern and central New Mexico communities, holding public events and private meetings to address constituent concerns about federal budget cuts and economic policies. The senator visited Taos, Santa Fe, Española, Albuquerque and Santa Ana Pueblo, conducting a town hall, business roundtables and […]
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Bernalillo County awards grants to 19 neighborhood associations
Bernalillo County has awarded grant funding to 19 recognized neighborhood associations for community projects designed to strengthen local neighborhoods and promote civic engagement. The Neighborhood Grant Program, administered annually by the county’s Planning & Development Services Department, provides up to $7,500 for large projects and $2,500 for small projects. Recipients will use the funding for […]
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Luján secures $12 million for New Mexico health, education projects
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026. The funding comes through the Senate Appropriations Committee’s passage of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies […]
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Albuquerque firefighters receive pay raises as new contract takes effect
Albuquerque firefighters are seeing significant pay increases in their paychecks following the implementation of a three-year contract that delivers millions in compensation improvements and expanded benefits. The agreement between the city and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 244, which represents Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel, provides $17.8 million in total compensation enhancements over three years. […]
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Stansbury introduces bill to protect Social Security Administration from federal cuts
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) announced legislation Thursday aimed at protecting the Social Security Administration from proposed federal cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. The “Hands Off Our Social Security Act” seeks to prevent reductions in Social Security Administration staffing, block the closure of field offices, and restrict access to beneficiaries’ personal data. The […]
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ABQ BioPark plans $22 Million gorilla habitat renovation
The ABQ BioPark is moving forward with plans for a major renovation of its gorilla habitat, a $22 million project that will create two expansive areas specifically designed for the park’s gorillas. The new habitats will incorporate the space previously used for orangutans, which were moved to the park’s award-winning Asia expansion that opened in […]
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Bernalillo County honors lifeguards for heroic rescue
By Connor Currier In a heartfelt ceremony at its Aug. 4 meeting, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners recognized a dedicated team of lifeguards for their swift, coordinated actions that saved the life of a young swimmer at the South Valley Aquatic Center on June 23. The lifeguards’ quick thinking, teamwork and professionalism were pivotal […]