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Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]

Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]

The Bernalillo County Commission voted Sept. 24 to accept a $262,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. According to a press release, the grant will be used by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue to add two firefighter/EMT positions. During the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to […]

The Bernalillo County Commission voted Sept. 24 to accept a $262,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. According to a press release, the grant will be used by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue to add two firefighter/EMT positions. During the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to […]

By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post  (c) 2024 The cat owners and cat lovers at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar in Northern Virginia think vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is a purrfect idiot. “Beyond ridiculous,” said Beth Kanupp, 41, who was visiting from Orlando with her fiancé. “I kind of just rolled my eyes,” […]

Colby Itkowitzm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 A broad coalition of advocacy groups called on every member of Congress to commit to certify the results of the presidential election on Jan. 6, 2025, warning lawmakers in a letter sent Monday that “our most fundamental rights and freedoms will be jeopardized once again” if they don’t […]

Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]

Starting Friday, Albuquerque residents will see bright orange rental scooters around the city again.  The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that the rental scooter company Spin will begin installing and testing stations throughout Albuquerque Friday.  Spin did respond to requests for more information by press time.  The release stated scooter locations can […]