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Sweeping zoning changes affecting about 160,000 Albuquerque properties head next to the City Council’s Land Use, Planning and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee amid sharp disagreement over what’s changing and whether residents received adequate notice. (Roberto E. Rosales)

160,000 properties in Albuquerque could get a zoning change, here’s what you need to know

by Jesse Jones January 12, 2026January 14, 2026

The New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission has designated Jan. 12–19 as Dream Week 2026, a statewide commemoration built around the holiday honoring the civil rights leader.

Dream Week 2026 kicks off to honor Dr. King’s legacy

by Rodd Cayton January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Albuquerque Police Department Interim Chief Cecily Barker announced a reorganization that includes new executive appointments and the elimination of 12 command staff positions, expected to save the city about $2.4 million.

City Desk ABQ, Courts, Justice & Safety

APD Interim Chief reorganizes department, eliminates 12 command positions

by City Desk ABQ January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Former APD cheif Harold Medina, left, walks with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. (Roberto E. Rosales)

City Desk ABQ, Local Gov.

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

by Jesse Jones January 9, 2026

L to R: Commissioner Kevin McCall, Chairman Ryan Schwebach, and Commissioner Linda Jaramillo listen to County Manager Jordan Barela discuss the county's contract with ICE. - (Todd Brogowski/Mountainair Dispatch)

City Desk ABQ, General Interest

Torrance County extends ICE contract

by City Desk ABQ 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.

Baca interviews for Gov. cabinet post

by Pat Davis 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.

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

by Jesse Jones 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

Keller blasts federal policy after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis

by Kevin Hendricks January 8, 2026

Pictured is the scene of an APD officer-involved shooting near I-40 and 6th street near the Love’s truck stop. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/The City Desk. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/The City Desk

Courts, Justice & Safety

APD shootings rise as federal oversight ends

by Rodd Cayton January 8, 2026January 9, 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.

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

by Jesse Jones January 7, 2026