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Samantha Sengel, Albuquerque’s chief administrative officer, talks with Arts and Culture Department Director Shelle Sanchez during the City Council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21, where councilors unanimously reappointed her to the position.

Who runs Albuquerque day-to-day? Meet the city’s reappointed CAO

When your trash is picked up, a pothole disappears or you spend an afternoon at the BioPark, you’re seeing the work of Samantha Sengel even if you don’t know her name. The Albuquerque City Council unanimously reappointed Samantha Sengel as chief administrative officer (CAO) Wednesday. The city’s most powerful non-elected position oversees 6,000 employees and […]

Sam Bregman, district attorney for New Mexico's Second Judicial District, sent a letter Wednesday to Bill Shaw, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement assistant field office director, raising concerns about ICE operations in the state.

ICE policy under fire: Bregman threatens criminal charges for unlawful ICE detentions

The Bernalillo County district attorney has warned federal immigration officials that certain detention practices could result in criminal prosecution under state law. Sam Bregman, district attorney for New Mexico’s Second Judicial District, sent a letter Wednesday to Bill Shaw, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement assistant field office director, raising concerns about ICE operations. The letter […]

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More restrictions or fewer rules?: New Mexico lawmakers introduce competing visions on guns

by kevinabqnews January 21, 2026January 25, 2026

New Mexico legislators are weighing four bills that would significantly reshape the state’s gun laws, with proposals ranging from permitless carry to enhanced penalties for felons and new restrictions tied to juvenile offenses and domestic violence protection orders. The bills, introduced during the 57th Legislature’s second session in 2026, reflect competing visions for firearm policy […]

While the city continues to grapple with persistent problem properties, officials want residents to know that progress is being made. The City of Albuquerque's Code Enforcement division has been working steadily to resolve cases, whether through owner remediation or municipal action. The results show that change is possible, even for properties that have plagued communities for years.

From eyesore to success: Albuquerque’s problematic properties that got fixed

Yesterday, we reported on Albuquerque’s 15 most problematic properties—the blighted buildings and neglected lots that drag down neighborhoods and frustrate residents. But there’s another side to this story: the success stories. While the city continues to grapple with persistent problem properties, officials want residents to know that progress is being made. The City of Albuquerque’s […]

Congress & Federal Gov., Energy, NM Political Report

Opinion: Sen. Heinrich knows that clean energy is the key to New Mexico’s continued prosperity

by Guest Commentary in NMPR January 21, 2026January 25, 2026

State Senator Heather Berghmans, a Democrat, represents Senate District 15 in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights. She has served since 2025 By State Senator Heather Berghmans — Despite being 36th in population, our state of New Mexico is the ninth-largest energy producer in the country. Around half of the energy that is generated here is exported, meaning […]

Frustrated by delays, Council proposes fix for contentious City Hall Q&A

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information about a new Q&A process proposed to replace the repealed agenda item, if passed, as well as reactions from councilors. The mayor’s administration and Council President Klarissa Peña have a plan to make the most frustrating and contentious parts of the council meetings more useful […]

Will Albuquerque strengthen renter protections?

Albuquerque City Councilors are set to vote Wednesday on a rental protections ordinance that would give the city authority to enforce state renter laws and on funding to help 92 households stay in their homes. Housing dominates the agenda, with final action expected on the Rental Practices Ordinance, O‑25‑102, which would codify state protections while allowing […]

The property at 7901 Marquette Ave. NE has begun demolition, with completion anticipated in 2026.

Meet Albuquerque’s 15 worst properties and see what city hall is doing about them.

City officials have identified 15 properties as the most problematic among approximately 300 substandard structures across Albuquerque, according to the Planning Department’s Code Enforcement Division. The Problematic Properties Program targets structures that pose public nuisances to neighborhoods, including abandoned or substandard homes that drain city resources, structurally compromised buildings and locations that serve as hotspots […]

Heads up, commuters: Rio Bravo lane closures start now for 5 weeks of major intersection work

A section of Rio Bravo Boulevard SW will operate with reduced lanes for about five weeks as part of ongoing road improvements, Bernalillo County officials announced Tuesday. Westbound traffic on Rio Bravo Boulevard from the approach to Second Street through the intersection will be limited to one lane from Tuesday through Feb. 21. The closure […]

5 hot-button topics to watch in this year’s New Mexico Legislative session

Technically, the state’s even-year, 30-day Legislative sessions are supposed to only be about the budget, but this is Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s last regular session and she still has a lot to do — not to mention all 70 State House seats are up for election this year. So, in addition to carving up an […]