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Former APD cheif Harold Medina, left, walks with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. (Roberto E. Rosales)
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Gov.

ABQ’s new interim police chief follows a familiar path. Will it lead to the same destination?

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 9, 2026
Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca has two more years left to serve in his council term, but he could be leaving sooner than that, City Desk has learned.
Posted inLocal Gov.

Baca interviews for Gov. cabinet post

nm.news by pat@newmexico.news January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday committing $5.75 million in public funds to launch a global business accelerator expected to create 1,200 high-paying jobs in Mesa del Sol.
Posted inLocal Gov.

ABQ launches ambitious plan to attract global businesses to Mesa del Sol

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 8, 2026
Albuquerque’s downtown saw a large presence of anti ICE protesters marching throughout downtown in June 2025. Many holding signs and chanting demanding that ICE gets out of Albuquerque. Pictured are protesters in downtown Civic Plaza. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / The Paper
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

Keller blasts federal policy after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis

nm.news by kevinabqnews January 8, 2026
The City Council on Monday deferred a vote on a rental protections ordinance as officials pointed to an enforcement gap that leaves renters facing hidden fees despite state laws meant to cap them.
Posted inLocal Gov.

Albuquerque renters have rights on paper but who’s enforcing them?

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 7, 2026
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

Inside City Council’s budget transparency meltdown

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 6, 2026January 7, 2026
A month after nearly losing her Albuquerque City Council seat, Klarissa Peña is back at the helm. The council elected Peña president in a 5-4 vote over Joaquín Baca Monday night. (Jesse Jones)
Posted inLocal Gov.

Women now hold the majority of Albuquerque City Council seats as Peña takes presidency

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 6, 2026
Posted inLocal Gov.

District 1’s new councilor is breaking from tradition before she even takes her first vote

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 5, 2026
Posted inLocal Gov.

New female-majority council to pick president, consider veto override in first 2026 meeting

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews January 5, 2026
Posted inLocal Gov.

Council president seeks investigation into city attorney in latest chapter of lawsuit between council, mayor enters 2nd year

nm.news by jessejonesnmnews December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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