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Today is Friday, May 24, 2024.

Outgoing Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Scott Elder sees artificial intelligence in his future — and in the futures of the district’s students. Elder will retire on June 30. Reporter Rodd Cayton shares Elder’s parting words to the school district he has led since 2020.

Reporter Damon Scott checked in on a new program to keep Downtowners in the loop about events and construction and where they can go to get help with a problem.

Check out those stories and more at City Desk ABQ.


Elder bids farewell to Albuquerque Public Schools 

Superintendent leaving after 33 years with district

By Rodd Cayton

Scott Elder says his time in Albuquerque Public Schools has been filled with victories and challenges. Elder, who officially retires June […]

Downtown businesses want to be looped in; city says it will oblige

New communication strategy to be used soon

By Damon Scott

A new system devised by the city to more effectively communicate with Downtown businesses and property owners on issues that affect them will soon be tested, officials said Thursday.  […]

Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize county behavioral health funds

Ordinance would provide priorities, transparency in how vital funds are spent

By Guest commentary

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 […]

Violence Intervention Program manager charged with battery

Angel Garcia had been with the program since 2020 and has since resigned

By Bethany Raja

A program manager with the city’s Violence Intervention Program has been charged with misdemeanor battery. […]

Demolition begins at Downtown’s unsightly pedestrian tunnel

Project serves as launch of Rail Trail construction

By Damon Scott

Two projects that have been discussed for many years across multiple city administrations took a […]

State Ethics Commission files lawsuit against The New Mexico Project

Action made to force campaign disclosure requirements

By City Desk staff report

The State Ethics Commission filed a lawsuit against The New Mexico Project (“TNMP”) and Jeff […]

New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection

Federal grant is authorized in two-year chunks

By Source NM

BY DANIELLE PROKOP / Source NM Big check energy at the Roundhouse. National and state environmental officials […]

Memorial Day travelers cope with higher prices in rush to kick off summer fun

This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in 20 years

By Associated Press

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