The Bernalillo County Commission is scheduled to hear Tuesday from the author of a report that disputes the housing, population and job projections of the massive Santolina development planned for west of Albuquerque. An analysis by the University of New Mexico’s Bureau of Business & Economic Research (BBER), commissioned by the New Mexico Legislature, found […]
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The epitome of Albuquerque
The epitome of Albuquerque will be a recurring City Desk ABQ feature every Friday where we highlight interesting data about our city and surrounding areas
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Second member of Internal Affairs Division now being investigated in DWI unit probe
The Internal Investigation into the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI unit has expanded to include a lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Division. On Friday, an APD spokesperson said the department temporarily reassigned the lieutenant to another position within the department—the Operations Division. APD did not identify the lieutenant since he is on “investigative assignment” rather than […]
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‘I care about the mission, so it’s nice to be able to really move forward’
For the last 17 years, Diane McDermott has worked at the Civilian Police Oversight Agency, a civilian run organization whose mission is to investigate complaints the public makes against members of the Albuquerque Police Department. As of last week, she’s officially in charge. McDermott, who has been the interim director at CPOA—with a slight intermission—since […]
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Hazy air report greets Air Quality Control board members
Ever wonder where the haze that hangs over the metropolitan area comes from? Sulfur dioxide particles are partially to blame, according to the 2022 annual regional report on sulfur dioxide emissions presented to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board this week. What? The largest source of sulfur dioxide is fossil fuel emissions from […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized
New Trails and Energy Upgrades Planned for the East Mts
Bernalillo County is planning multiple sustainability projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate pollution and improve traffic safety and walking and biking trails. Two of these projects will be focused in the East Mountains and the South Valley in Albuquerque and will include a pedestrian and bicycle safety action plan, stormwater infrastructure and energy […]
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Rio Rancho Nonprofit Collects Over 50 Pieces of Luggage From Local Realtors for Foster Children
The majority of the more than 2,000 New Mexico children in foster care started their journey with very few belongings and almost no understanding of the new people and place that suddenly was being called home. Many enter the foster care system with their belongings in a trash bag. They are often scared and confused […]
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Despite Odds, Owner of Olive Tree Pharmacy Opens New Rio Rancho Location
In just seven short years, Ndidiamaka Okpareke has gone from having $80 in her account when she started Olive Tree Compounding Pharmacy in Rio Rancho to opening her own, 6,000-square-foot building. The new site on Wellspring Avenue near Unser Boulevard is set to open at the end of March, Okpareke said, just down the street […]
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Sandoval County Deputy Tased During Arrest
Sandoval County Sheriff’s Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Fountain Ct. in Rio Rancho February 9 to serve a domestic violence order of protection for the removal of Fabricio Portillo from the home. The encounter resulted in Sgt. Luke Osborn being accidentally tasered by his own stun gun. According to […]
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Food Truck Fridays revs up Downtown
Get ready for the return of Food Truck Fridays, a community event meant to invigorate Downtown and Civic Plaza. Food Truck Fridays will kick off on March 8, marking the beginning of a culinary journey that celebrates the rich diversity of Albuquerque’s food scene while bringing folks together in the heart of our city. The […]