What happens to residents of motels closed down by the city?       

Dede Feldman is the author of Another Way Forward: Grassroots Solutions from New Mexico and a former state senator from the North Valley. During the past few years, in an effort to reduce crime, tackle drug abuse, and protect public health and safety, Albuquerque has shut down a number of troublesome motels throughout the city. […]

Council vote could end THC-lookalike sales in ABQ

New Mexicans have bought a staggering $1 billion worth of THC-containing cannabis since legislators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham legalized and regulated the sale of cannabis in 2022. But that tally doesn’t include the growing segment of synthetic THC-lookalike products for sale in smoke shops and gas stations citywide that are sold with little regulation, […]

Blooming with Pride: ABQ BioPark to host low-sensory Pride event for adults

The ABQ BioPark will host “Blooming with Pride,” an adult night designed for sensory-sensitive or neurodivergent individuals. The event, open to adults 18 and older, will take place on June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden. “This event offers a low-stimulation environment where LGBTQIA+ people and allies can celebrate at their […]

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County working together for a Summer of Nonviolence 

Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque’s Community Safety Department have partnered for the 2025 Summer of Nonviolence, a seasonal initiative promoting peace and safe activities for youth. The kickoff event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mariposa Basin Park, located at 4900 Kachina St NW. The launch will […]

New Mexico Tow & Recovery Association Joins New Mexico Automotive Industry Alliance

This report is sponsored by the New Mexico Automotive Industry Alliance (NMAIA) The New Mexico Tow & Recovery Association (NMTRA) voted unanimously to join the New Mexico Automotive Industry Alliance (NMAIA), creating a more unified and powerful voice for automotive professionals across the state. The historic vote took place during the NMTRA’s meeting in April, […]

Uballez shifts strategy for mayoral race, says public financing ‘isn’t working’

Former US Attorney Alex Uballez announced Friday at a press conference in Barelas that he has qualified to be on the ballot for Albuquerque mayor and that his campaign will be privately financed.  Uballez said he has collected enough signatures to appear on the ballot in November and thanked volunteers for the support he has […]

Albuquerque smoke shop owner arrested for murder of shoplifting suspect

An Albuquerque smoke shop owner was arrested for murder Thursday afternoon after fatally shooting an alleged shoplifter fleeing his store. According to Albuquerque Police and court records, officers were called to a car fire in a parking lot at San Mateo Blvd. and Lomas Blvd. NE about 3:10 pm Thursday and removed a male driver […]