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Opinion: Albuquerque needs experienced leadership to restore public trust

Opinion: Albuquerque needs experienced leadership to restore public trust

By Stephanie Telles, MBA, CFE. She is a candidate for Albuquerque City Council, District 1. An independent review released this…

by Guest Commentary 22 hours agoOctober 16, 2025

Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off

Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off

This letter was submitted to City Desk ABQ by Sandra Ortsman, Albuquerque. She is a community planner and community member…

by Guest Commentary October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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Government shutdown signals heartburn ahead for New Mexicans

Government shutdown signals heartburn ahead for New Mexicans

by Alex Ross October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

The Mother Road—and the People Beside It

The Mother Road—and the People Beside It 

by Guest Commentary September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Defending the Constitution is our duty

Defending the Constitution is our duty

by NM Political Report September 16, 2025

Poll shows Haaland with a commanding lead in Dem race for gov

Poll shows Haaland with a commanding lead in Dem race for gov

by Pat Davis September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Op-ed: New Mexico needs strong heat safety rules for workers

Op-ed: New Mexico needs strong heat safety rules for workers

by Guest Commentary August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

by NM Political Report August 12, 2025August 14, 2025

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