Albuquerque Public Schools wants to talk progress. The district’s board of education will hold a pair of mid-year information sessions to talk about its goals and guardrails. The goals, outlined in APS’ strategic plan, are early literacy, math proficiency, post-secondary readiness and skills, habits and mindset for life success. Guardrails, in APS parlance, are the […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Albuquerque Indian Center closure leaves vulnerable scrambling
In an area of the city where daily life is a struggle for hundreds who live on the street, the Albuquerque Indian Center (AIC) was a place to be fed, receive mail and find some respite. The relief it provided was brought to a halt Jan. 21 when the center, located at 105 Texas St. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Albuquerque Indian Center closure leaves vulnerable scrambling
In an area of the city where daily life is a struggle for hundreds who live on the street, the Albuquerque Indian Center (AIC) was a place to be fed, receive mail and find some respite. The relief it provided was brought to a halt Jan. 21 when the center, located at 105 Texas St. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Mayor Keller announces run for third term
Mayor Tim Keller officially announced Thursday that he is running for a third term as Mayor of Albuquerque. “At City Hall, we are relentless problem solvers, tackling Albuquerque’s toughest challenges head-on every day,” Keller wrote in a statement. “We hear your concerns about long-standing local issues, compounded by the turmoil from Washington, D.C. That’s why […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Mayor Keller announces run for third term
Mayor Tim Keller officially announced Thursday that he is running for a third term as Mayor of Albuquerque. “At City Hall, we are relentless problem solvers, tackling Albuquerque’s toughest challenges head-on every day,” Keller wrote in a statement. “We hear your concerns about long-standing local issues, compounded by the turmoil from Washington, D.C. That’s why […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Commission goes all in on speed cameras
Bernalillo County’s digital traffic cops are sticking around. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the budget for a speed enforcement program and create a full-time program coordinator position in the Operations and Maintenance Department. The commission created the program in February 2023, and launched it in August 2024, with drivers getting citations after a 30-day […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Commission goes all in on speed cameras
Bernalillo County’s digital traffic cops are sticking around. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the budget for a speed enforcement program and create a full-time program coordinator position in the Operations and Maintenance Department. The commission created the program in February 2023, and launched it in August 2024, with drivers getting citations after a 30-day […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
BernCo Commission increases transparency, accountability in its process
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
BernCo Commission increases transparency, accountability in its process
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
Posted inCommunity Content, East Mountains
East Mountains Photo Flashback
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Known to his friends as “Pop,” Clinton M. Graham and his wife Rubye were among the earliest residents of Sandia Knolls, having bought a lot from original developer Charles G. Shambaugh shortly after the subdivision was developed off Frost Road in 1956. “Pop” was also an active member […]