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East Mountain school districts have all reported finding zero guns on all of their campuses during last year's 2024-2025 academic year. The superintendents highlighted the schools on on-campus gun safety protocols for all three districts.

Unlike Albuquerque, local schools report no guns on campuses in 2024-2025 school year

by nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

By Connor Currier As local schools begin their academic year, Edgewood, Moriarty and Estancia Valley’s districts say they have no on-campus gun reports so far. The school districts have all reported finding zero guns on all of their campuses during last year’s 2024-2025 academic year. The superintendents highlighted the schools’ on-campus gun safety protocols for […]

At West Mesa High School, a teacher used the district's new Centegix alert badge system to summon police after being told a student was seen with a gun in a bathroom. The badge allows staff to activate emergency protocols and alert police by clicking a button multiple times.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Superintendent after five APS students were arrested with guns Wednesday: ‘Something is broken in our society’

by City Desk ABQ August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Pictured is a speed camera set up along Gibson Blvd in SE Albuquerque. January 17th, 2024. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/The City Desk

Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque to install 8 more speed cameras by year’s end

by City Desk ABQ August 21st, 2025August 21st, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

ABQ will not ‘give in to bullying:’ Keller defies federal immigration demands in letter to U.S. Attorney General

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20th, 2025August 21st, 2025

Housing & Homelessness

Inside the council’s push to freeze more Gateway spending

by Jesse Jones August 20th, 2025August 21st, 2025

Two firearms were discovered at West Mesa High School on Wednesday in unrelated incidents that prompted lockdown protocols

Courts, Justice & Safety

Five guns seized from APS students

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20th, 2025August 21st, 2025

City Council candidate Daniel Leiva asks potential donors for public financing donations at the “No Kings” rally in Albuquerque / June 14, 2025

Politics & Elections

Albuquerque Ethics Board approves expanded fraud investigation into city council candidate’s public financing donations

by Jesse Jones August 20th, 2025August 20th, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair will feature two exclusive craft beers for the third consecutive year through its partnership with Albuquerque-based Ex Novo Brewing Company. (Jesse Jones)

Albuquerque, General Interest

New Mexico State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20th, 2025

Bernalillo County commissioners will move forward with a proposed $225 million energy storage project that aims to support New Mexico’s transition to renewable energy.

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County votes to approve $225 million energy storage project to get PNM grid to carbon-free power

by City Desk ABQ August 20th, 2025August 21st, 2025

From red tape to rapid construction: Councilors embrace “supply-side progressivism” to remove red tape delaying housing spending

by Jesse Jones August 19th, 2025August 20th, 2025

Patrick Sais for Mayor

Politics & Elections

Bernalillo County GOP responds to mayoral candidate controversy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 19th, 2025

The Bernalillo County commission will hold a public hearing on issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Corazon Energy Storage LLC's project, a facility that would be built on approximately 10 acres near Public Service Company of New Mexico's Pajarito substation in Albuquerque. (Corazon Energy)

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County to consider over $400 million in economic development projects Tuesday

by nm.news August 18th, 2025August 19th, 2025

ABQ Transit security

City: Transit security force needs to triple to meet need, but only “incremental” hiring planned for now

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Patrick Sais for Mayor Facebook cover

Politics & Elections

Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 14th, 2025August 15th, 2025

Politics & Elections

Less than 90 days until election day, challengers post weak fundraising numbers in bid to oust Keller

by City Desk ABQ August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025

National Guard members train for Operation Zia Shield continues, this time with instruction from the New Mexico State Police. (National Guard)

Governor, Albuquerque mayor blast Trump’s ‘executive overreach’ in D.C. National Guard deployment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 13th, 2025

A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace.

The $10 Million makeover: How Nov. bonds could give projects in Albuquerque’s District 6 an overhaul

by Jesse Jones August 12th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Albuquerque cracks down on landlords as new cooling law faces first test

by Jesse Jones August 6th, 2025August 7th, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Back to school in a heat wave, APS juggles 500 work orders to fix aging cooling

by Jesse Jones August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

National Night Out

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events in your neighborhood tonight

by Pat Davis August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Kiara, Coraline, and Scarr

Animal welfare crackdown could face final vote at Monday’s City Council meeting

by Jesse Jones August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Pictured are the Route 66 Flats, a new affordable housing apartment complex being built in Albuquerque’s westside near 98th.

Housing & Homelessness

City study reveals housing crisis for Albuquerque’s Native American residents

by City Desk ABQ August 4th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Isaiah Trujillo, shown riding the bus last year, is one of thousands of New Mexico students heading back to school this month. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know

by nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Scalo Restaurant, alleging the Albuquerque establishment's male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against workers who complained about the abuse.

Albuquerque restaurant facing lawsuit for sexual harassment, retaliation

by City Desk ABQ July 30th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Homeless

Housing & Homelessness

Albuquerque mayoral candidates split on Trump homelessness order threatening $167M in federal funding

by Jesse Jones July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Albuquerque honored the memory of beloved cycling safety educator Chuck Malagodi Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life's work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. (CABQ)

Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Students head back to APS in August, but 70% of classrooms won’t have A/C

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 1st, 2025

Residents find community and support in shared tents behind New Creation Albuquerque Church. (Jesse Jones)

Keller seeks to cut red tape for Safe Outdoor Spaces

by Jesse Jones July 29th, 2025July 30th, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Measles rash

Albuquerque, Healthcare

UNM Health offers free back-to-school vaccines amid statewide measles outbreak

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Police investigate a fatal shooting on UNM's campus Friday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety

UNM President: ‘Our thoughts are with families’ after fatal shooting on campus

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025

University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

District 5 gets $10.4M investment in first northwest Multigenerational Center

by Jesse Jones July 24th, 2025August 1st, 2025

A 21-year-old inmate died Wednesday morning at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)

Bernalillo County

21-year-old dies at Bernalillo County jail after medical emergency

by City Desk ABQ July 23rd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

AFR

Firefighter union battles mayor over staffing changes

by Jesse Jones July 23rd, 2025July 24th, 2025

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County restores non-emergency phone service after technical outage

by City Desk ABQ July 23rd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

Albuquerque residents who find animals being sold or given away on sidewalks, in parking lots or other public spaces could soon see stricter enforcement under a proposed ordinance update scheduled for a City Council vote in August.

Albuquerque, Local Gov.

Albuquerque City Council to vote on stricter animal sales enforcement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

Alex Uballez

Uballez criticizes Keller’s ICE policy, calls for stronger immigrant protections

by Jesse Jones July 22nd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

The Children's Court is one of three Albuquerque locations that are facing severe security staffing cuts. (BernCo)

Courts, Justice & Safety

Sheriff’s Office, courts clash over security cuts at Bernalillo County courthouse

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

According to state records, Utility Block Company Inc. was fined a total of $41,384 for the violations by NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB). In December 2024, compliance officers observed dangerous conditions at the company’s Albuquerque facility.

Albuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy

NMED fines Utility Block Co. $41K for safety lapses

by Josh Lee, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Steel Bender Brewyard and M'tucci's Restaurants are donating 100% of proceeds from sales of Policy IPA throughout July to benefit Mandy's Farm, an Albuquerque organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Albuquerque, Food

Local businesses team up to support New Mexicans with disabilities through beer campaign

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

Albuquerque takes stand on immigration

by Jesse Jones July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute at 2425 Ridgecrest Dr. SE following a May 21 inspection that documented the violations, according to a federal inspection report

Albuquerque research facility found monkey alive in body bag after botched euthanasia

by nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Albuquerque residents will have a chance to hear directly from their congressional representatives about federal issues affecting thousands of local students, military families and vulnerable residents during a virtual meeting hosted by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce on July 28.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Updated: Congressional reps virtual meeting on federal funding crisis postponed

by City Desk ABQ July 21st, 2025July 25th, 2025

an estimated 2.5 to 3 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes across the East Mountains area. Despite the storm's intensity, damage in Bernalillo County was limited to a single pedestrian bridge behind the community center, and no injuries were reported.

Bernalillo County

Watershed project shields Tijeras from extreme flooding damage

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

City Hall ABQ

Congress & Federal Gov.

Albuquerque joins lawsuits to protect millions in federal funding from Trump administration cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 20th, 2025

Albuquerque's historic Nob Hill will transform into a mile-long street party Saturday night as Route 66 Summerfest returns with Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli and dozens of local acts.

Arts & Culture, Nob Hill & UNM

Route 66 Summerfest returns to Nob Hill Saturday with Grammy-winning headliner

by nm.news July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025

Environment, Climate & Conservation

Rio Grande becomes ‘puddle grande’ through Albuquerque

by nm.news July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more.

Tenants Lose Their Cool

by Jesse Jones July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025