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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

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

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigns along Coors Blvd in Albuquerque’s westside Tuesday morning near the Andalucia Shopping Center. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, NM.news, The Paper.

The morning after: Deb Haaland talks about being underestimated, her historic win and taking on Gregg Hull in November

by Pat Davis June 3, 2026June 3, 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

Gas prices at Circle K Gas on Central Ave. and San Pedro Dr SE

Congress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, NM.news

By the #s: Where New Mexico gas prices have risen the most since the Iran war began

by Source New Mexico May 28, 2026

Renée Grout was reelected chair of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, a role that oversees the city's $1.5 billion budget and capital improvements program. Grout previously served as council vice president in 2023 and 2024.

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

ABQ tries to break its heavy metal habit with new copper theft law

by Jesse Jones May 28, 2026

NMOGA's Missi Currier

Elections & Politics, NM Political Report, NM.news

Top New Mexico oil and gas leader says Republicans can’t win governor race

by Pat Davis May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Torrance Co Sheriff David Frazee

Congress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety, NM.news, Route 66 Independent

New Mexico Attorney General sues Torrance, Curry Counties to block sheriffs from cooperating with ICE

by Pat Davis May 27, 2026