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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. […]
Local headlines
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 […]
New Mexico headlines
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 […]
National headlines
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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