By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For Burqueños hoping for relief from the affordable housing crisis, the finish line just moved further away when a promised solution to turn a former hotel into long-term affordable apartments for seniors touted by the mayor during his election quietly fell through. During the April 6 City Council meeting, […]
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Albuquerque’s new ‘Safety Zones’: A boost for business or a crackdown on poverty?
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A new Albuquerque ordinance hands the mayor power to surge police and city services along commercial corridors, a move supporters call a boost for local business and critics blast as a crackdown on the city’s most vulnerable. On Monday, the Albuquerque City Council voted 6-3 to approve the “Enhanced […]
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The Bernalillo County tax civil war: Assessor vs. Treasurer
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A legal fight over a short-term rental tax has escalated into a civil war inside the Bernalillo County government — and a Democratic primary battle in the background — pitting top financial officials against each other over millions in tax revenue and allegations of ethical misconduct. The dispute simmering between County […]
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May Day draws thousands to Civic Plaza from unions, allies in fight for “Workers over billionaires”
Albuquerque – Thousands of people descended on Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza under unusually cloudy and windy skies Friday as a part of a day long May Day “strike” against a growing wealth and opportunity gap in the country. The events were organized by more than two dozen labor unions including Teamsters Local 492, UA Local 412, […]
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Opinion: When taxpayers subsidize businesses, they deserve real benefits too
By State Senator Debbie O’Malley — My mother rinsed her children’s diapers outside because the city had never bothered to run water and sewer lines to our neighborhood. This was Albuquerque in the early 1950s, in a working-class Hispanic community near downtown known as Sawmill. At one time the Sawmill industry was the largest industry […]
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The next time you dial 911 in ABQ, a drone might be the first responder
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Seconds after a gunshot is heard across Albuquerque, police launch a drone from a rooftop hive and speed toward the sound. The goal is to arrive before officers, with its camera already rolling, as part of the city’s “drone as a first responder” program. The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) […]
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Opinion: Former Sheriff Phil Snekeker makes his pitch for BernCo sheriff in Dem. primary
My name is Philip A. Snedeker. I am a candidate for the office of Bernalillo County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the office, in the Primary Election, in June of 2026. I grew up in Southern New Mexico, in the Town of Silver City. I attended local rarea schools. I earned […]
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Maverik gas station proposal appears dead after developer misses appeal deadline
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. — Residents of Netherwood Park, Summit Park and other neighborhoods apparently won’t be getting a Maverik gas station and convenience store as a neighbor – and they seem fine with that. Maverik, which applied to develop the property at Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road, did not appeal a denial […]
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Why investing in local journalism is worth a tax credit
Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. Reach her at diane@dianedenish.com As is usually the case in 30-day legislative sessions, far more bills are introduced than can realistically be read, debated in committee, and passed by two chambers. […]