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Pictured is the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, where Dr. Rebecca Fastle previously managed medical operations before stepping into her new countywide healthcare role. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news

After years of issues at MDC, Bernalillo County adds a new piece to the healthcare puzzle

by Jesse Jones June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

Mayor Tim Keller during his inauguration at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Jan. 4, 2026. Keller recently allowed the city's new $1.5 billion budget to pass without his signature due to a dispute over the City Council's revenue projections. (Jesse Jones, The Paper.)

Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper.

Albuquerque’s record $1.5 billion budget heads to the state, without Keller’s signature

by Jesse Jones June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

A storefront for Smokers Town sits across from the University of New Mexico campus along Central Avenue. Under a newly proposed city ordinance, future smoke shops would face strict buffer zones preventing them from opening near existing cannabis dispensaries or other nicotine retailers. (Jesse Jones)

City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news

How a new zoning ordinance could send future Burque smoke shops up in smoke

by Jesse Jones June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Mike Raridan

Edgewood, Local Government

Campaign to disincorporate Edgewood gains momentum after chaotic commission meeting

by Pat Davis June 5, 2026

Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square, Downtown Albuquerque. (Jesse Jones, The Paper.)

Bernalillo County, Local Government

BernCo balanced its budget, expands free programs without raising taxes

by Jesse Jones June 4, 2026June 8, 2026

City Councilor Brook Bassan, co-sponsor of the revived proposed gross receipts tax increase that would go before Albuquerque voters in Novembe. (Jesse Jones)

City Desk ABQ, Local Government, NM.news, The Paper.

ABQ councilors try again on tax hike — but this time, voters will decide

by Jesse Jones June 4, 2026June 8, 2026

Edgewood Commissioner Stephen Murillo walks out of the June 2, 2026 meeting (Town of Edgewood)

Edgewood, Local Government, NM.news

Commissioner Murillo walks out of meeting; Commissioners learn he directed changes to fire agreement, now jeopardizing implementation

by Pat Davis June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Pictured is a Bosque fire near the river and Montano Bridge. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/The City Desk. January 12th, 2024.

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Government

Planning for the 4th of July? What you need to know about ABQ’s fireworks rule

by Jesse Jones June 3, 2026June 8, 2026

An Albuquerque Environmental Health Department employee deploys a mosquito surveillance trap. The city's five-person Urban Biology team uses data collected from these traps to monitor roughly 20 local species and track high-priority public health threats like West Nile virus. (CABQ)

Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government

Return of the ‘ankle-biters’

by Jesse Jones June 2, 2026June 8, 2026

A man is forcefully removed by police following an explosive public comment period at City Hall. Behind the commotion, Councilor Rogers is seen covering her face, while Councilor Telles follows the group out to speak with the man and defuse the confrontation. (Jesse Jones)

Albuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government, NM.news

City Council ejects speakers in raucous debate, before approving new Albuquerque minimum wage

by Jesse Jones June 2, 2026June 8, 2026