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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

Fiber

Internet service restored after 24-hour outage leaves 15,000 Albuquerque customers offline

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 16th, 2025July 16th, 2025

City Councilor Louie Sanchez

Politics & Elections

Mayoral campaign finance reports update: Sanchez, Chavez give themselves over $100K to challenge Keller

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

The Xfinity outage map shows outages in Nob Hill. (Xfinity)

General Interest

Comcast outage impacts nearly 15,000 in southeast Albuquerque

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

The Albuquerque Public Schools Administration building located at 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk ABQ

Over 13,000 Albuquerque students face program cuts as feds withhold $12M

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles said she plans to formally contest the City Clerk’s decision that found her campaign seven signatures short of qualifying for the ballot.

Politics & Elections

City Council candidate to challenge ballot ruling after falling short by seven signatures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11th, 2025July 11th, 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.

Albuquerque renters swelter as landlord delays repairs — until inspectors show up

by Jesse Jones July 10th, 2025

According to court documents filed by Albuquerque Police investigators, a passenger died after being stabbed multiple times by a 41-year-old bus driver during an altercation on July 9.

How did a bus driver end up stabbing a passenger to death? Police docs provide new details

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 11th, 2025

East Mountains residents can learn indoor rainwater harvesting at free webinar

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 14th, 2025

The Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden is getting an upgrade. It was originally estimated at $5 million, but so far it’s received about $807,000. The city plans to make the area safer, more accessible and more fun for kids, with community input shaping the redesign. (CABQ)

Albuquerque’s $167 million citywide boost

by Jesse Jones July 10th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1

by Jesse Jones July 8th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of Nonviolence series, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the east parking lot, with the film starting at 8 p.m.

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Events

Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence

by nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

The Manzano Mountain Arts Council is inviting the community to an afternoon of local talent and family fun at the Second Annual Community Talent Show and Silent Auction, set for July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MMAC Center.

East Mountains, East Mountains, Events

Sing, dance and bid: Mountainair will host second annual talent show and silent auction

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

New Mexico United fans are one step closer to their dream stadium after a District Judge ended a lawsuit that sought to halt construction at Balloon Fiesta Park.

New Mexico United stadium cleared for takeoff at Balloon Fiesta Park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Councilor Louie Sanchez wants federal grant rules overhauled in the 2025 transportation bill, saying the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus line is doing more harm than good.

Rapid Transit line’s impact on Central sparks call for federal rule changes

by Jesse Jones July 7th, 2025July 7th, 2025

Bernalillo County and its partners are once again providing free and safe rides for Independence Day weekend through the "Take a Ride on Us" program.

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County offers ‘Take a Ride on Us’ for Independence Day weekend

by nm.news July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025

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

Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch

by Jesse Jones June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025

If you live in the East Mountains area, you can likely sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program is open to children from birth to age five who reside within a participating area, such as the Estancia Valley Imagination Library.

East Mountains, Education

Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 27th, 2025June 27th, 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.

Ground stop issued at Albuquerque Sunport because of fire alarm

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 26th, 2025June 26th, 2025

Rainy day in downtown Albuquerque. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

Albuquerque, Environment, Climate & Conservation

Albuquerque prepared for monsoon season with enhanced pump station security

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

Mayor Tim Keller speaks during a press conference on Bosque and open space fire prevention Tuesday, June 24, at Tingley Beach. City officials urged public vigilance after a string of suspected arsons prompted new patrols and technology deployments ahead of the Fourth of July.

Albuquerque, Environment, Climate & Conservation

Multiple fires spark Bosque crackdown

by Jesse Jones June 25th, 2025June 25th, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

Albuquerque, Food

Applications open for 2025 State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025

East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need.

East Mountains, Food

Local food pantry seeks community support to restock essential items

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025

East Mountains, East Mountains, Edgewood, Edgewood Independent, Estancia, Moriarty, Politics & Elections, Torrance County

Want to serve in the municipal government or school board? Here’s how to file your candidacy paperwork

by Hannah Grover, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025