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Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller speaks at the official opening of the Route 66 Open Space Trailhead — a long-awaited project that links Albuquerque’s cultural history with greater public access to nature and the East Mountains. (Andrea Vasquez)

Albuquerque, East Mountains, General Interest

Years in the making: City opens Route 66 trailhead

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Gov.

Bernalillo County accepts nearly $26 million for community projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 27, 2025June 27, 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 27, 2025June 27, 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 27, 2025June 27, 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 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Bernalillo County residents will have a chance to help shape the future of the local economy through a series of public meetings designed to gather input on economic development in the community.

Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Economy & Labor

Your opinion matters: County opens dialogue with residents through economic development series programs

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Linda Stover

Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

Ethics board dismisses complaint against BernCo chair

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news June 26, 2025June 26, 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 25, 2025June 25, 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 25, 2025June 25, 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 23, 2025June 23, 2025