By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
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ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerque’s birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]
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ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerque’s birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]
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ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerque’s birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]
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Cibola Arts Gallery celebrates 30 Years of creativity in Mountainair
Staff report Cibola Arts Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of artistic collaboration and community involvement. Founded by Mary Shultz and a dozen local artists, the gallery has operated as an artist-run cooperative since its inception. Over 50 artists have contributed to the gallery over the years, reflecting Mountainair’s evolving culture. […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery
By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]
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National Guard says it’s getting ready to help ABQ police
The New Mexico National Guard has begun training to provide assistance to the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue Corridor and elsewhere. Operation Zia Shield, slated to begin next month, will involve personnel from the Air National Guard and Army National Guard. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she would deploy 60-70 members of […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery
By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]