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Albuquerque halts road construction during major events to ease traffic

The city will pause road construction projects in key areas during three major events this fall and winter to reduce traffic congestion for visitors and residents. The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of seasonal moratoriums that will also cover […]

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New Mexico State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

The New Mexico State Fair will feature two exclusive craft beers for the third consecutive year through its partnership with Albuquerque-based Ex Novo Brewing Company. Fair officials announced Wednesday that 10,000 pints will be available during the Sept. 4-14 event: 5,000 cans each of the returning Dusty Spur American Pilsner and the new Midway Marzen […]

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Tiguex Park gets major makeover with new outdoor science exhibits

Tiguex Park is being transformed into New Mexico’s first outdoor science classroom through a groundbreaking partnership between Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque and the city’s Parks & Recreation Department. Nine permanent educational installations focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) concepts began installation this week and will be completed by […]

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Albuquerque activates ‘Operation Cooldown’ as triple-digit heat hits 

As temperatures soar into triple digits this week, the City of Albuquerque is offering families free ways to cool off through its “Operation Cooldown 2025” initiative, which includes activating park sprinklers and maintaining extended hours at spray pads throughout the city. The Parks & Recreation Department will turn on sprinklers at 10 different parks over […]

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Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings

Albuquerque honored the memory of a beloved cycling safety educator Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life’s work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. The community bike hub that Chuck Malagodi helped create is now officially the “Chuck Malagodi Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center,” […]