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The 56th Legislature, Second Session, opens this week. There have been media reports about proposals from the executive and legislative branches. Debates about the budget proposals and agency requests are already in progress in Legislative Finance Committee meetings. At the same time, interest groups such as gun safety groups, education advocates, environmental and economic development […]

The 56th Legislature, Second Session, opens this week. There have been media reports about proposals from the executive and legislative branches. Debates about the budget proposals and agency requests are already in progress in Legislative Finance Committee meetings. At the same time, interest groups such as gun safety groups, education advocates, environmental and economic development […]

After an eight-month long wait, Albuquerque Public Schools says it’s ready to roll out a new crisis alert system.  Centegix CrisisAlert system is a safety alert system that would give APS staff the ability to summon help from anywhere on campus. Crisis alerts in Albuquerque schools During a safety drill in 2022, APS discovered a […]

With more money than ever swirling around the state’s budget—$10.5 billion total—everyone wants a piece of the action. For local law enforcement agencies, that means asking for millions of dollars for capital outlay projects to fund new technology, update existing vehicles and buildings, and more. Here in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, officials are touting their […]

Albuquerque’s crime problems improve when affordable housing is addressed, not by instituting more severe penalties and longer jail sentences for offenders. That was the message a coalition of community advocates delivered to lawmakers during a virtual news conference held ahead of the New Mexico Legislature’s 30-day session which convened in Santa Fe today. Members of […]

Ski season is well underway in New Mexico, but the slopes remain empty at Sandia Peak Ski Area. The family owned business is actively working to invite skiers and snowboarders back soon, but a reopen date hasn’t been announced. Formally known as La Madera Ski Area, Sandia Peak Ski Area opened in 1936, making it […]

Commentary: This piece is provided as commentary by Pat Davis, co-founder and publisher of City Desk. Have an opinion? Add your comments below or send your letter to the editor to editor@citydesk.org Pat DavisCo-founder, PublisherCity Desk ABQ Have you noticed that our morning newspaper looks a little thinner lately? You’re not wrong. Last summer, the […]

Bernalillo County officials made clear Jan. 9 what it wants to see from lawmakers in Santa Fe this year: $550 million directed to affordable housing programs and homelessness initiatives. The amount represents the bulk of almost $554 million in funding requests or endorsements. The board of commissioners’ legislative priorities provide a window into some of […]