Bernalillo County seeks artists for Nation’s first COVID Memorial 

Bernalillo County is inviting local artists to submit proposals for a new public art project that will be integrated into the upcoming New Mexico COVID Memorial. This memorial will be the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States, offering a solemn and reflective space to honor those impacted by the pandemic. The request […]

From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1

Albuquerque is investing big in its future — nearly $167 million in capital projects are in the pipeline across the city. From new parks and library upgrades to fire stations and public art, these projects aim to improve everyday life in every district. This series will break down where that money is going, what’s being […]

Community-backed grower’s market breaks ground in Southeast Albuquerque

A vacant lot in the International District is on its way to becoming a community-run grower’s market, thanks to a first-of-its-kind participatory budgeting project led by residents in City Council District 6. Construction kicked off this week on the San Mateo/Kathryn International District Grower’s Market, the top vote-getter in the City’s Participatory Budgeting Albuquerque (PBABQ) […]

New Mexico United stadium cleared for takeoff at Balloon Fiesta Park

New Mexico United fans are one step closer to their dream stadium after a district judge ended a lawsuit that sought to halt construction at Balloon Fiesta Park.  The ruling clears the way for United to move forward with breaking ground on a new, permanent home. The Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) had previously approved the […]

Sandia Peak Tram donates $20,000 to APD K-9 Unit in honor of fallen K-9 Rebel

The Sandia Peak Tram announced on July 4 its contribution of $20,000 to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) K-9 unit, a donation made in honor of K-9 Officer Rebel, who died in the line of duty in May. Rebel was killed by friendly fire during an attempt to apprehend a suspect near the Albuquerque International […]

Bernalillo County celebrates grand opening of new fire station 

Last week, Bernalillo County celebrated the official grand opening of Fire Station #66, the first new fire station constructed by the county in over 25 years.  Located at the southwest corner of Atrisco Vista Boulevard and Central Avenue SW, the state-of-the-art facility is set to provide crucial fire and emergency services to the rapidly expanding […]

Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood

A northeast Albuquerque home is a “total loss” and the home next door sustained serious damage following an early afternoon explosion that rocked an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood Wednesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find “a large incendiary explosion that […]

Councilor Rogers hosts July 3 Community Conversation

District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers will host her next “Community Conversation” from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Flock of Moons Brewing Company to share updates on development projects, policy changes and the upcoming participatory budgeting groundbreaking. The July 3 event, part of Rogers’ monthly series held at rotating venues across District 6, offers residents […]

BernCo assessor and treasurer join forces to keep residents in their homes

The Office of the Bernalillo County Assessor and the Office of the Treasurer are collaborating to meticulously review all properties slated for state auction due to unpaid property taxes. This joint effort aims to prevent residents from losing their homes, land, or businesses. Property owners who are more than three years delinquent on their property […]