Klarissa Pena grew up in southwest Albuquerque, the original “Westside” and one of the first areas to be settled in Albuquerque. Growing up, she remembered there was very little development…
A Conversation with Black Leaders in Albuquerque Local leaders from the African American community came together for a conversation on July 22 to discuss “Reform and Black Lives Matter: What Next?” …
Southwest Albuquerque: A Community Pulling Together to Create Opportunity An Interview with Senator Linda Lopez Senator Linda M. Lopez represents the Westgate area of Southwest Albuquerque and the South Valley…
Creating a Community of Trust: An Interview with the Southwest Area Community Policing Council Gunfire, Domestic Violence, and Homelessness are Priorities The next meeting of the Southwest Community Policing Council…
No Sign of Stopping: Dipo Alam and His Paleta Bar Venture Westside resident Dipo Alam came to the U.S. as a professional soccer player at the age of 17. He…
Wende Schwingendorf: Candidate for Bernalillo County Commission District 4 Wende Schwingendorf has run a spirited campaign to represent District 4 on the Bernalillo County Commission. District 4 stretches along the…
NM Prisons in the Age of COVID-19 The prison in Otero County, New Mexico consists of 3 detention centers that hold county prisoners, state prisoners, and immigrants detained for crossing…
Reform and Black Lives Matter: What Next? African Americans comprise 3 percent of New Mexico’s population but are a significant voice in championing for justice in all areas of our…
Huddle with Your West Side Candidates Attention fellow West Side Democrats!It’s time to get busy working for our candidates! The West Side has a number of priority races we are…