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Teresa Garcia, who is running for city councilor of District 3 encompassing Southwest Albuquerque, submitted 728 lines of signatures with her declaration of candidacy — but 265 of those are being challenged, according to a court filing. (Courtesy photo)

Congress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

Quezada sues to remove Teresa Garcia from city council ballot

by City Desk ABQ September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

Albuquerque unveils art project to mark Route 66 centennial

by City Desk ABQ August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Bernalillo County officials are inviting community members to participate in the selection process for the department's next fire chief by attending a public stakeholder event featuring the three finalists for the position.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Bernalillo County invites public to meet fire chief finalists at community event

by City Desk ABQ August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Tim Keller screenshot

Congress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

Bernalillo County opens candidate filing Tuesday for November elections

by City Desk ABQ August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

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 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Bernalillo County will remove all five property tax payment drop boxes by Oct. 1, citing underuse and security concerns.

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.

Drop box drama: Needles and sticky stuff lead to removal by treasurer

by City Desk ABQ August 22, 2025August 22, 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 21, 2025August 21, 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.

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.

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

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

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

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

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

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos

Albuquerque restaurant facing lawsuit for sexual harassment, retaliation

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