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ABQ Sunport Announces New Parking Rates

New rates to provide for maintenance and service improvements.

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Mayor Recognizes Bike Officers Who Caught Property Crime Offender

Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized on Friday two Albuquerque police officers who chased down a property crime offender while on their bikes

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APD and AFD to Step Up Bosque Patrols

The City of Albuquerque is stepping up its Bosque patrols this weekend by putting police officers and firefighters on bikes, horses, boats, ATVS and brush trucks. The patrols will be in effect for the rest of the summer.

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AFD Issues Firework Restrictions

Stay safe this Independence Day.

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Mayor Recognizes Off-Duty Firefighter Who Risked His Life to Save Another

Albuquerque firefighter Ryan Medford was off duty when a motorcyclist crashed right before his eyes on the Big I flyover. With no equipment, backup or someone to protect him from cars speeding by, Medford stopped and risked his own life on the narrow stretch of road to render aid to the motorcyclist.

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APD Receives National Recognition for Working with Retailers to Combat Property Crime

The Albuquerque Police Department was honored last week at the National Retail Federation’s 2010 Loss and Prevention Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mayor Recognizes Off-Duty Firefighter Who Risked His Life to Save Another

Albuquerque firefighter Ryan Medford was off duty when a motorcyclist crashed right before his eyes on the Big I flyover.

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Firefighters Honored for Record-Breaking Fundraising

"Fill the Boot" campaign raises big money for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Water Level in Rio Grande Expected to Rise

Army Corps of Engineers to release water out of Cochiti Lake

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Fire Prevention Art Contest Winner Announced

Fifth grader Cesar Castro of East San Jose Elementary School takes top prize.

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Mayor's Comments on Prisoner Transport Center

Mayor Berry's address for the opening of the new Prisoner Transport Center and the City of Albuquerque's partnership with ICE.

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Mayor Ends Sanctuary for Criminals

APD to partner with ICE agents in new Prisoner Transport Center.

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Mayor Berry Delivers on Pledge to End Sanctuary for Criminals

APD to partner with ICE agents in new Prisoner Transport Center

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Mayor Honors 911 Operator As This Week’s Friday’s Hero

Operator Prioritized Call Despite Lack of Information And Police Discovered Double Homicide and One Survivor

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Serial Thief Gets 30 years

An Albuquerque man who stole from hundreds of people was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday after several of his victims testified he had “destroyed their lives.”

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Firefighter Saves Woman's Life

Traveling to work, Inspector Richard Chavez stopped and performed CPR on a unconscious woman.

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April-June 2010: Volume 11, Issue 2

In April, the Sandia Foothills Open Space cleanup will kick-off another year of outdoor volunteerism. There is a contagious enthusiasm when you gather early on a Saturday morning with neighbors and fellow trail users to work on projects that will benefit our Major Public Open Space areas.

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Mayor Berry Balances FY11 Budget

Cuts cost and size of government; no layoffs or furloughs. Salary reductions are included.

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APD’s ROP Team Catches Top Property Crime Offender

Working off of a Crime Stopper’s tip, the Albuquerque Police Department’s Repeat Offender Project team arrested one of the city’s top property crime offenders Thursday.

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Mayor Announces 'Thrive ABQ' Economic Plan

Initiative to make Albuquerque more attractive to private sector.

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