Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative.  “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]

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Rick Perry’s AI plan: A colossal nuclear campus in Trump’s image

By Evan Halper, Hannah Natanson A company led by former energy secretary and Texas governor Rick Perry has submitted a federal application to build a nuclear power complex on what sponsors say would be the world’s largest data-center campus – a project with a distinctly political veneer. Republican Perry is co-founder of Fermi America, a […]

What bus riders need to know about this summer’s ABQ RIDE detours

Albuquerque’s city bus system, ABQ RIDE, is alerting riders of several ongoing and upcoming detours, service suspensions and stop closures this summer.  Transit routes will be impacted due to construction and seasonal events across the metro area, with a significant disruption coming from the Rail Trail construction project.  Riders are highly encouraged to plan and […]

Ground stop issued at Albuquerque Sunport because of fire alarm

A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the fire alarm prompted a temporary reduction in staffing at the facility. Although no fire was detected at […]

New Mexico sues Air Force over PFAS contamination at Cannon AFB

Firefighters with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron test hose water pressure before an exercise Aug. 14, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex Mercer) ” data-medium-file=”https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/sites/23/2025/06/Untitled-design-45-300×200.png” data-large-file=”https://citydesk.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Untitled-design-45-1024×683-1.png” /> Firefighters with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron test hose water pressure before an exercise Aug. 14, 2015, […]

Albuquerque honors resilient graduates in Violence Intervention Program

Five recent high school graduates, who triumphed over violence and hardship, were honored this week by the City of Albuquerque during a special ceremony at the Albuquerque Museum.  The students are part of the Albuquerque Community Safety’s (ACS) School-Based Violence Intervention Program (SBVIP), which celebrated their achievements and resilience. Throughout their high school careers, each […]

Your opinion matters: County opens dialogue with residents through economic development series programs

Bernalillo County residents will have a chance to help shape the future of the local economy through a series of public meetings designed to gather input on economic development in the community. The county launched its Community Dialogue series on June 17 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center.  The meeting focused on community benefits […]

What bus riders need to know about this summer’s ABQ RIDE detours

Albuquerque’s city bus system, ABQ RIDE, is alerting riders of several ongoing and upcoming detours, service suspensions and stop closures this summer.  Transit routes will be impacted due to construction and seasonal events across the metro area, with a significant disruption coming from the Rail Trail construction project.  Riders are highly encouraged to plan and […]

Ethics board dismisses complaint against BernCo chair

A Bernalillo County ethics board’s dismissal of a deputy treasurer’s complaint against County Commission Chair Eric Olivas came as a surprise to neither party. Olivas told CityDesk ABQ the outcome was what he’d expected. He said the board’s argument is that there were no grounds for the complaint, which alleged he violated provisions in the […]