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According to court documents filed by Albuquerque Police investigators, a passenger died after being stabbed multiple times by a 41-year-old bus driver during an altercation on July 9.

How did a bus driver end up stabbing a passenger to death? Police docs provide new details

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 11, 2025

The Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden is getting an upgrade. It was originally estimated at $5 million, but so far it’s received about $807,000. The city plans to make the area safer, more accessible and more fun for kids, with community input shaping the redesign. (CABQ)

Albuquerque’s $167 million citywide boost

by Jesse Jones July 10, 2025August 6, 2025

From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1

by Jesse Jones July 8, 2025August 6, 2025

Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of Nonviolence series, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the east parking lot, with the film starting at 8 p.m.

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Events

Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence

by nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

New Mexico United fans are one step closer to their dream stadium after a District Judge ended a lawsuit that sought to halt construction at Balloon Fiesta Park.

New Mexico United stadium cleared for takeoff at Balloon Fiesta Park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Councilor Louie Sanchez wants federal grant rules overhauled in the 2025 transportation bill, saying the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus line is doing more harm than good.

Rapid Transit line’s impact on Central sparks call for federal rule changes

by Jesse Jones July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

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

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

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

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