Other newsrooms are covering less of City Hall. We're doubling down.

City Desk's in-depth coverage of City Hall is critical to holding our next mayor and a new council accountable for the solutions ABQ needs. Help us reach our $25,000 year-end goal to expand our work in 2026.

I'm not sure. Tell me more.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9

Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo.  A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]

Posted inSandoval County, Syndicated

Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage

By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]

Posted inSandoval County, Syndicated

Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage

By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]

Posted inSandoval County, Syndicated

Former GOP lawmakers, officials call on AG Garland to investigate Musk

By Perry Stein, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Former Republican lawmakers, advisers and Justice Department officials have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk for awarding cash prizes to voters in swing states if they sign his political organization’s petition, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post and […]

Posted inSandoval County, Syndicated

Former GOP lawmakers, officials call on AG Garland to investigate Musk

By Perry Stein, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Former Republican lawmakers, advisers and Justice Department officials have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk for awarding cash prizes to voters in swing states if they sign his political organization’s petition, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post and […]

Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized

Letter to the Editor: Systemic issues are drivers of the state’s challenges

Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]

Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized

Letter to the Editor: Systemic issues are drivers of the state’s challenges

Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]