Do not “evacuate” a building when there is gunfire outside
Gym Karen Terrified By ‘Bullet Shots’ In One of Most Dangerous Cities In America
How Conservative (or Democrat) Is Newly Elected ‘Conservative Democrat’ City Councilor Louie Sanchez? Time Will Tell.
As a swing vote, Sanchez’s first test is his vote for Council president.
Why We Left Albuquerque
Several years ago we moved to the West Side from the Northeast Heights. We didn’t know it at the time, but the reason we moved then was the same reason we left […]
Albuquerque Is Lost
63% of voters saying they support vaccine mandates is the end of the mayor’s race.
Our Endorsement: Aragon For Mayor
A Republican victory is unlikely, but don’t compromise your values just because your guy isn’t the odds-on favorite.
In Their Own Words: Albuquerque Mayoral Candidates on Crime
Candidates Responses to ABQJournal Questionnaire
Guns Don’t Fire Themselves, Residents Defending Their Lives and Property Do
As our police department shrinks, more residents take up arms.
Arroyo Drug Dump Solves City Homelessness
‘Operation Adios No Casas’ seeks to clean up the streets by “using the natural elements” to literally wash away the scourge of junkies
ABQ Homicides Up 65% Under Keller, 30% Rise Nationally
2021 homicides are on track to increase 16% nationally, vs 54% in Albuquerque
Cornflower Blue Keller & His Unhoused Dem Base: The Conservative New Mexican Investigates
“Much like our homicide rate, I don’t like to look at it as completely terrible,” Keller said. “I prefer to call it victorally challenge.”
ABQ’s Tiny Home Village ‘Not a Business,’ Not A Village Either
Throwing other people’s money at problems money can’t solve is the only way they know how to feel good about being useless.
Another Good Guy With a Gun: Subway Employee Shoots Armed Robber
APD: “It appears that an armed male entered the store and attempted to rob it. An employee that was armed came from the back of the store to assist a coworker and shot the suspected robber, killing him”.
Good Guy With A Gun: Duke City Store Employee Shoots Would-Be Robber
Details are limited, but no charges appear to have been filed after a shop employee shot a would-be robber
It’s Official: A Republican Is On the ABQ Mayoral Ballot
“I’m tired of people dogging our city and our state, and believing that nothing can ever get better.”
ABQ Voters Have Two Choices for Mayor: Eddy Aragon Or More of the Same
While Keller claims his hands are tied by ordinance and the state legislature, his denial of the plight that has overtaken Albuquerque signaled that perhaps he’s not ready for another term.
ABQ Mayor’s Race Heats Up: The Case for Eddy Aragon
Hit piece on “shock jock” highlights exactly why Eddy Aragon should be mayor
To Be Above Blind Partisanship
From crime to energy, partisans dismiss logical policies they would support if it were their party’s idea.
New Mexico Takes ‘Broken Windows’ Approach to Cut Crime
Officials agree that to slow violent crime we need to crack down on petty crimes
Albuquerque On Track for 70% Murder Increase Over 2018–2020
Continuing to do what we have always done and expecting a different result is, to quote Albert Einstein, insanity.
ABQ Strangler Strangles Again
Darling was charged in November 2020 for assault and battery on a household member. In July 2020 he was charged with aggravated battery against a household member for “strangulation or suffocation.” The judge released Darling and denied pre-trial detention. The case was eventually dismissed without prejudice.
The Conservative New Mexican 