By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Torrance […]
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BernCo District 5’s Legislative Priorities Aim to Enhance Mountain Communities
By The Independent Staff The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 state legislative session, with District 5 highlighting the unique needs of its constituents. District 5, which includes parts of the East Mountains, is seeking funding for several projects to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces. “District 5 […]
FBI considering mass purge of agents involved in Trump investigations
By Jeremy Roebuck, Carol D. Leonnig, Perry Stein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping effort to fire a large number of FBI agents across the country who worked on investigations targeting the president and his supporters, three people familiar with the plan said Friday. It was not clear how many agents […]
FBI considering mass purge of agents involved in Trump investigations
By Jeremy Roebuck, Carol D. Leonnig, Perry Stein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping effort to fire a large number of FBI agents across the country who worked on investigations targeting the president and his supporters, three people familiar with the plan said Friday. It was not clear how many agents […]
Military and commercial flight collisions less likely in ABQ
In light of a fatal air collision in Washington D.C., an Air Force spokesperson told CityDesk ABQ that Kirtland Air Force Base and the Albuquerque International Sunport use various communication methods to keep the skies over the city safe. Earlier this week, dozens of people were killed when a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter […]
Military and commercial flight collisions less likely in ABQ
In light of a fatal air collision in Washington D.C., an Air Force spokesperson told CityDesk ABQ that Kirtland Air Force Base and the Albuquerque International Sunport use various communication methods to keep the skies over the city safe. Earlier this week, dozens of people were killed when a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter […]
Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile
Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]
Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile
Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]
Council expected to consider $30 million bond for soccer stadium
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider multiple bills Monday night, including a proposal to approve a $30 million bond for the New Mexico United stadium and a proposal to approve a city-wide social media policy. City councilors may also vote on a bill to create review boards for tax increment financing districts. IRB […]
Council expected to consider $30 million bond for soccer stadium
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider multiple bills Monday night, including a proposal to approve a $30 million bond for the New Mexico United stadium and a proposal to approve a city-wide social media policy. City councilors may also vote on a bill to create review boards for tax increment financing districts. IRB […]

