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Albuquerque church sees nuisance building as chance to 'redeem something that was broken'

A Nob Hill building that once welcomed people for worship in the 1940s as Trinity Methodist Church but as of late has been a magnet for trouble will soon be revived as a house of god now that another church has taken it over.


Albuquerque officials put millions on ballot for stadium; critics point to rising crime, homelessness as 'much more urgent'

Early voting is underway in the local Albuquerque elections, and in addition to local city officials, voters will find a bond on the ballot for a new stadium for New Mexico United, the city’s three-year-old soccer team.


Townsend calls for investigation into allegations of 'dark money' stipends in exchange for New Mexico redistricting testimony

New Mexico's House Republican Leader Jim Townsend said he wants an investigation after allegations surfaced about a possible coordinated plan by left-leaning groups that involved paying people to influence the state's redistricting process.


Former Bernalillo County deputy convicted of kicking suspect asks for early end to probation

A former Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy who avoided serving jail time after he was convicted of kicking a suspect in the face has now asked a judge to release him from probation a year early.


Bernalillo County offices closed after gunfire breaks windows, leaving 'a great deal of disappointment' for county employees

Bernalillo County 's downtown Albuquerque Alvarado Square offices were closed Monday and Tuesday after gunfire broke several windows.



City of Santa Fe Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, May 13.


UNM study shows 'alarming' trend in cervical cancer screenings in New Mexico

For women getting tested for cervical cancer in New Mexico, it seems to be a case of too much or too little.


Lujan Grisham: Albuquerque celebrates 'integral part' of New Mexico's identity on Indigenous Peoples' Day

New Mexico lawmakers including Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and New Mexico Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham (D-NM), in calling attention to Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11, praised the contributions of the state's native peoples.


'Columbus didn't discover the Americas': New Mexico senators make push for Indigenous Peoples' Day nationwide

While the United States observed Columbus Day on Monday, New Mexican senators continued to push for Indigenous Peoples' Day as a national change.


Albuquerque man sentenced in 2018 convenience store robbery

A local man has been sentenced in the June 2018 robbery of a convenience store in southeast Albuquerque, according to U.S. Justice Department and FBI news releases.


Registration closes Oct. 14 for Albuquerque 'Junk Jog' that combines running, picking up trash

Junk Jog, an event sponsored by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the city's Solid Waste Management Department that combines jogging and picking up litter, will be held Saturday, Oct. 23. But registration closes Oct. 14.


City Seeks River Commission Members

The City of Santa Fe is now accepting applications for four positions (three with voting privileges, one as an alternate who participates in discussions and can vote if a voting member is absent) on the Santa Fe River Commission.


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, May 13.



Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.

Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.


Rules for Reporting Political Expenditures

Reminder: Ordinance 2021-16, An Ordinance Amending the Campaign Code, was approved on Aug 25, 2021


Orange Barrel Report for the Week of October 10, 2021

Weekly Road Maintenance and Construction Updates


City FY20 Audit Completed

Indicates Improved Financial Position Over FY19


City Battling Weeds with Extra Workforce and Eco-friendly Tactics

Parks Division teams are attacking the current proliferation of weeds by deploying extra worker-resources and utilizing ecologically sensitive tactics that will mitigate the problem in future seasons.