Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
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Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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The debate on new rules for Downtown continues
A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday. The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]
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The debate on new rules for Downtown continues
A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday. The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]
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Our Town, Their Stage
For five years, the Rio Rancho Players Community Theater has entertained the City of Vision with Broadway-style performances. Now they invite audiences to enjoy dessert during their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic, Our Town. The performance group is preparing for the eight-show run at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community, 900 Loma […]