Coverage of politics in Albuquerque focuses on government, elections, policy and civic life. The reporting tracks city hall decisions, legislative activity and shifts in public opinion.
City councilors denied a community land trust's appeal, clearing Titan Development's zoning change for a four-acre site on 18th Street.
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Do you think new large apartment buildings help or hurt your neighborhood?
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Should there be stricter limits on campaign spending for local legislative elections in your area?
Incumbent Republican Nicole Chavez faces Democratic challenger Lisa Curtis in a race for the Northeast Heights district.
Residents will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to vote on city charter and public safety tax changes.
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Do you support giving residents a direct vote on how your city's budget is spent?
Councilor Stephanie Telles is introducing a participatory budgeting process to District 1 residents.
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Is a 15-month prison sentence an appropriate penalty for selling a U.S. birth certificate?
A federal court sentenced a New Mexico man to 15 months in prison for selling his identity documents to a foreign citizen.
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Should public universities provide dental and vision insurance to their graduate student workers?
More than 100 University of New Mexico graduate student workers rallied at Scholes Hall demanding vision and dental insurance coverage.
Albuquerque reporting spans elections, government administration, legislative activity and civic policy. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. The rhythm of city council debates and budget sessions often drives the cycle of the reporting. Public discourse regarding infrastructure and civic development represents a constant theme in the news.
