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According to state records, Utility Block Company Inc. was fined a total of $41,384 for the violations by NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB). In December 2024, compliance officers observed dangerous conditions at the company’s Albuquerque facility.

Albuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy

NMED fines Utility Block Co. $41K for safety lapses

by Josh Lee, nm.news July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Steel Bender Brewyard and M'tucci's Restaurants are donating 100% of proceeds from sales of Policy IPA throughout July to benefit Mandy's Farm, an Albuquerque organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Albuquerque, Food

Local businesses team up to support New Mexicans with disabilities through beer campaign

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

Albuquerque takes stand on immigration

by Jesse Jones July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute at 2425 Ridgecrest Dr. SE following a May 21 inspection that documented the violations, according to a federal inspection report

Albuquerque research facility found monkey alive in body bag after botched euthanasia

by nm.news July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Albuquerque residents will have a chance to hear directly from their congressional representatives about federal issues affecting thousands of local students, military families and vulnerable residents during a virtual meeting hosted by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce on July 28.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Updated: Congressional reps virtual meeting on federal funding crisis postponed

by City Desk ABQ July 21, 2025July 25, 2025

an estimated 2.5 to 3 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes across the East Mountains area. Despite the storm's intensity, damage in Bernalillo County was limited to a single pedestrian bridge behind the community center, and no injuries were reported.

Bernalillo County

Watershed project shields Tijeras from extreme flooding damage

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

City Hall ABQ

Congress & Federal Gov.

Albuquerque joins lawsuits to protect millions in federal funding from Trump administration cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21, 2025July 20, 2025

Albuquerque's historic Nob Hill will transform into a mile-long street party Saturday night as Route 66 Summerfest returns with Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli and dozens of local acts.

Arts & Culture, Nob Hill & UNM

Route 66 Summerfest returns to Nob Hill Saturday with Grammy-winning headliner

by nm.news July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Environment, Climate & Conservation

Rio Grande becomes ‘puddle grande’ through Albuquerque

by nm.news July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Bernalillo County Commissioner Chair Eric Olivas, right, and winning designer, Lauren Monet Bruss, unveil the winning proposed ‘Welcome to Sandia Park’ sign at the EMPAC community gathering on July 9th, held at Lantern Ridge. (EMPAC)

East Mountains, Local Gov.

New welcome sign design unveiled for Sandia Park along Turquoise Trail

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 17, 2025July 17, 2025