A couple of lines of text buried in a developers planning application to the city tease that Target is targeting a new Southeast Albuquerque site for expansion. The city’s Environmental Planning Commission held a hearing on Thursday to consider zoning changes requested by UNM and private developers working to bring the large Lobo Landing development […]
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Thousands expected at Albuquerque ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday
Demonstrators will gather along Central Avenue Saturday as part of a nationwide day of action against Trump administration policies, with organizers expecting thousands to participate in the downtown Albuquerque protest. The “No Kings 2.0” rally, scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. between 3rd and 8th streets on Central Avenue, is one of more than 2,500 […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County
Two mayoral candidates were left off the debate stage. Here’s what they had to say
Two Albuquerque mayoral candidates excluded from KOAT’s televised debate are getting their turn to weigh in. With Election Day three weeks away, City Desk ABQ invited Mayling Armijo and Eddie Varela to answer the same questions voters heard on TV, covering issues like crime, homelessness and immigration. Armijo and Varela were left off the Oct. […]
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Albuquerque Sunport becomes latest airport to reject partisan shutdown video
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Sunport won’t air a Department of Homeland Security video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown. “The Trump Administration asked airports to play a political TSA video, but our airports aren’t the place for partisan messages,” Keller said in a Facebook post. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County
GOP mega-donor backs Dem. for mayor, and other surprises from new campaign reports for mayor
The last major campaign finance reports from the city’s mayoral candidates contain at least one big surprise donation that could point to a change in momentum for one candidate. City Councilor Louie Sanchez, a Democrat, accepted the maximum donation allowed from a company owned by Harvey Yates, former State Republican Party Chairman and one of […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County
How to watch the only televised mayoral debate in ABQ
Albuquerque voters can watch the only scheduled televised mayoral debate Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. on KOAT Channel 7, KOAT.com or the Very Local App. The debate will feature four of the six candidates — Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor Louie Sanchez, former U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez and former Sheriff Darren White. KOAT anchors […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Housing & Homelessness
AFR responds to overnight fire at Hinkle Fun Center
Albuquerque firefighters responded around 2 a.m. to reports of smoke and fire at the Hinkle Fun Center near Indian School Rd. and Tramway Blvd. in the northeast part of the city. Fire officials report that they found heavy smoke coming from at least one building and brought the fire under control in about 25 minutes. […]
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Keller promised to “freeze fees… for everyone” but what that means depends on who you ask
During Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the City address in August, he announced a plan to freeze city fees for everything from business licenses to BioPark admissions. It came as a surprise to his own staff and city councilors who, by law, must set fees in the city. Months later, all of those fees still […]
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The tragic death of Jayvon Givan and a family’s year without answers
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is demanding answers after learning that Jayvon Givan’s family wasn’t told of his death for more than a year, even though police ruled it a suicide. Givan, a 28-year-old homeless Black man from Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Sept. 17, 2024 outside a Westside business closed for renovations. His […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off
This letter was submitted to City Desk ABQ by Sandra Ortsman, Albuquerque. She is a community planner and community member who cares deeply about immigrants rights, mom and small business owner who has lived in and loved Albuquerque since 2002. Have an opinion? Of course you do! Send it to pat@citydesk.org If there is anyone […]