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Bernalillo County launches Labor Day weekend Uber discount program

Bernalillo County is partnering with Uber to offer discounted rides during Labor Day weekend as part of an anti-impaired driving campaign spanning three New Mexico counties. The initiative provides residents with up to $10 credit per trip for a maximum of two Uber rides from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. […]

Bernalillo residents stand in line to cast their ballot on election day at the Clerk’s Annex facility in Albuquerque Tuesday morning. (Roberto)

Candidates officially file for elections, here’s who’s on the ballot

Dozens of candidates filed to run for various offices in Bernalillo County on Monday, the filing deadline for the upcoming municipal and local elections. Mayor of Albuquerque Seven candidates filed to run for mayor: Mayling Armijo, Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, incumbent TimKeller, Daniel Chavez, Eddie Varela and Darren White. Albuquerque City Council District 1: Stephanie […]

City Councillor Dan Lewis who represents district 5 in the city is calling for upgrades to Ventana Ranch Park on the Westside saying the turf needs to be replaced. Credit: Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/ New Mexico News.

Albuquerque parks ‘dying’ as city councilor proposes $2 million emergency turf fix

Albuquerque families may soon see greener parks after City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced an emergency resolution to spend $2 million from city reserves on immediate turf replacement, saying budget cuts left fields patchy and overrun with weeds. The proposed resolution, R-25-183, introduced Aug. 18, targets parks citywide that are suffering from dead grass and weeds, […]

Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections

Nearly 1,200 candidates filed paperwork Tuesday to run for municipal offices across New Mexico, with mayoral races from major cities to small villages drawing the most attention in the 2026 election cycle. A total of 1,196 candidates filed for positions ranging from mayor and city council to school board, hospital board and soil and water […]

The Albuquerque City Council Candidate Forum took place Tuesday afternoon where members of the business community got to hear directly from the city council candidates in contested district races how to shape the future of our city. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/ New Mexico News.

City council candidates clash over housing, immigration, labor policy

Albuquerque’s biggest challenges — from rising homelessness to federal immigration enforcement — took center stage Aug. 26, as ten City Council candidates squared off over high-profile policy topics in the city’s contested districts. The forum at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown drew candidates from Districts 1, 3, 5, and 9 and was co-hosted by the National Association […]

A press conference was held Monday announcing Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects, part of a $120 million statewide allocation announced earlier this month. CABQ)

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County to receive $80 million for housing, homelessness programs

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects as part of a statewide initiative to expand affordable housing and reduce homelessness, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The funding is part of a $120 million statewide allocation announced earlier this month, with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Office […]

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is calling for accountability on homeless crime after an incident in Uptown. (Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk)

Bernalillo County Sheriff calls for accountability on homeless crime

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old man on felony charges after he allegedly caused more than $10,000 in damage at an Uptown Albuquerque hotel, prompting Sheriff John Allen to issue a stern statement about violent crime among the homeless population. The man was arrested Sunday on two counts of criminal damage to property […]

City Council candidate Buchanan Farmer withdraws from Albuquerque District 9 race

City Council candidate Melani Buchanan Farmer announced Monday she is withdrawing from the District 9 race, citing personal and family circumstances that require her full attention. “After much thought and reflection, I have made the very difficult decision to step out of the race for Albuquerque City Council District 9,” Buchanan Farmer said in an […]

Candidates prepare for Tuesday’s filing day in New Mexico local elections

Prospective candidates across New Mexico must file their declarations of candidacy for the state’s 2025 Regular Local Election on Tuesday. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced that candidates must file their Declaration of Candidacy between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at their respective county clerk’s offices. The filing window applies […]

Bernalillo County opens candidate filing Tuesday for November elections

Candidates seeking office in Bernalillo County’s 2025 Regular Local Election must file their declarations of candidacy in person on Tuesday, marking the start of the formal election process for dozens of municipal and school board positions. Filing will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at 415 Silver […]