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Also on today's calendar: Blackman's Back-to-School Party! and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Robert L.!
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. An old idea is back: Keller quietly floats a city-county merger (nm.news) — Mayor Tim Keller is quietly reviving the long-debated idea of merging Albuquerque's city government with Bernalillo County, arguing it could streamline services and save money. City councilors and county commissioners are split, and any consolidation would require years of study plus voter approval from both city and county residents before moving forward.
2. APS approves Albuquerque teachers union contract through 2028 (abqjournal.com subscription) — Albuquerque Public Schools has approved a new teachers union contract running through 2028, covering more than 6,000 union and nonunion employees. The deal adds caseload caps, protected planning time, expanded paid leave after on-the-job assaults, and includes state-funded raises and higher district contributions to health insurance, potentially affecting classroom stability and staff retention across Albuquerque schools.
3. Albuquerque officials break ground of 1st of 8 solar projects in the city (krqe.com) — Albuquerque is kicking off the first of eight new solar projects, starting at the Eastside Animal Shelter and eventually including the Sunport, Highland High, the 911 center, and more. City officials say the public‑private partnership will generate about six megawatts of power and move municipal operations closer to a 100% renewable energy goal without upfront city costs.
4. Albuquerque police investigate vehicle and pedestrian crash near I-40 (kob.com) — Albuquerque police are investigating a serious crash near Lomas and Louisiana NE where a pedestrian was reportedly hit and possibly dragged by a vehicle, leaving one person in critical condition. Officers detained several people and tied the incident to a reported dispute near I-40 and Louisiana, while APD's Impact Unit continues gathering details.
5. Albuquerque teacher accused of grooming students, district now faces lawsuit (koat.com) — A former Cibola High School teacher in Albuquerque is accused of grooming students online and starting sexual relationships with them soon after they turned 18, prompting a lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools. The family alleges school leaders ignored earlier complaints and are pushing for stronger oversight and a change in New Mexico law to better protect high school students.
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