The City of Albuquerque is one step closer to having an artificial intelligence policy after city councilors approved a proposal to convene a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy. The proposal — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — passed by a 7-2 vote. [YES: Joaquín Baca, Dan […]
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Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD
Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change. Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.” “He was a great father, a great […]
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Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD
Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change. Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.” “He was a great father, a great […]
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Councilors approve campaign finance changes
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get. During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]
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Councilors approve campaign finance changes
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get. During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]
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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 […]
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Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]
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Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]
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Public invited to weigh in on APS budget
Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
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Public invited to weigh in on APS budget
Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]