During the last City Council meeting, a handful of firearms instructors complained about conditions at the city’s shooting range. That caught reporter Elizabeth McCall’s attention, so she wanted to find out:
- Who is making messes at the city-owned gun range park?
- Will taxpayers be on the hook for park improvements?
- How much does the city think it will take to clean up the range?
Also, find out how a yearslong construction project on I-25 will impact commuters — starting today.
Firearms instructors say city-run shooting range is in disrepair and ‘disgusting’
Parks and Rec director says improvements expected to cost $1M
By Elizabeth McCall
While instructor Andy Montoya was teaching a concealed carry course at the city’s Shooting Range Park, one of his students fainted — but due to the area’s lack of cell service, Montoya had to race to the range’s office to call 911 from a landline. “We have no communication availability out in the shooting range […]
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How will construction on I-25 affect your commute?
Some lane closures, nighttime detours planned for $268M project
By City Desk staff report
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has launched what it said is its largest construction project in recent history and the road work could begin affecting Albuquerque drivers today. Crews […]
Nob Hill residents, church partner to help unhoused
‘Rather than complain, have ideas’
By Damon Scott
The Nob Hill Neighborhood Association and the Monte Vista Christian Church have teamed up to provide some relief for those experiencing homelessness. Church members and neighborhood residents are meeting to […]
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