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Pre-Route 66 hospitality lives on at the Belen Harvey House Museum
5+ day, 37+ min ago (831+ words) Before Route 66 road trips, but after the era of horse-drawn buggies, Americans crossed the U. S. by train. During the 1870s, English immigrant Fred Harvey noticed train passengers were missing out on something: good-quality meals during the journey. To meet that need, Harvey,…...
Albuquerque hotels defend policy restricting local residents from booking rooms
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (411+ words) Some Albuquerque hotels are refusing to rent rooms to local residents, citing safety concerns, while hotel representatives say the policies are necessary to protect staff and property. Target 7 first told you how some Albuquerque hotels are implementing policies that restrict…...
Police investigating homicide in northeast Albuquerque
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (91+ words) Albuquerque police launched a homicide investigation just after midnight near San Mateo and Lomas. Here's what we know. Shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 17, officers were called to the area of Alvarado Drive and San Juan Road for what was…...
Albuquerque City Council rejects gross receipts tax hike in 5-4 vote
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (611+ words) Defeat of the 0. 48% tax boost leaves funding stalled for long-awaited projects like the North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center Albuquerque residents will not be paying more at the register after the City Council voted down a proposal to increase the gross…...
Albuquerque City Council to vote on gross receipts tax increase
1+ week, 2+ day ago (542+ words) Proposed hike would add 49 cents to every $100 spent, generating $113 million annually for city wages and community projects. An Albuquerque City Council vote tonight could raise the gross receipts tax by 0. 48%, which will generate roughly $113 million annually for the city. Sponsors…...
Mexican sculptures bring fantastical creatures to Route 66 in Albuquerque
1+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Eight monumental sculptures along Route 66 showcase the artistry and cultural traditions behind Mexico's alebrijes and nahuales Eight towering Mexican sculptures of fantastical creatures, including a winged cat and a lion with bull horns, are on display along Route 66 in downtown…...
Albuquerque City Council votes on tax increase proposal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) The city of Albuquerque could send a tax increase proposal to voters in November if city councilors pass an ordinance on Monday Albuquerque's City Council is scheduled to vote on a Gross Receipts Tax increase during its next meeting on…...
Police investigate overnight homicide in downtown Albuquerque
1+ week, 3+ day ago (86+ words) KOAT Search location by ZIP code Police investigate overnight homicide in downtown Albuquerque The shooting took place Sunday morning. An investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed Sunday in downtown Albuquerque. A spokesperson for Albuquerque police says…...
Los Lunas museum exhibit explores Route 66 history
1+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts is showcasing the village's connection through an exhibit that highlights its historical significance and the people who shaped its legacy. The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts is hosting the "Los…...
Four people displaced after a structure fire in Northwest Albuquerque
1+ week, 3+ day ago (151+ words) Fire occurred on Sundoro Place Friday night around 6 p. m. A fire at a single-family home early Friday night was quickly put out by personnel from the city and county fire departments, an Albuquerque Fire Rescue news release said. AFR and Bernalillo…...