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Gillian Barkhurst

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Gillian Barkhurst is the local government reporter for the Journal. She can be reached at gbarkhurst@abqjournal.com or on Twitter @G_Barkhurst

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Northern lights may be visible in New Mexico Monday night

Northern lights may be visible in New Mexico Monday night

ABQ City Council considers zoning changes to address housing shortage, quality of life

ABQ City Council considers zoning changes to address housing shortage, quality of life

New year, new leaders: Bernalillo County Commission votes on chair, vice chair

New year, new leaders: Bernalillo County Commission votes on chair, vice chair

Albuquerque leaders ask Legislature for millions to solve several key issues

Albuquerque leaders ask Legislature for millions to solve several key issues

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Could a tax bill boost affordable housing projects, even in New Mexico's most expensive city?

Could a tax bill boost affordable housing projects, even in New Mexico's most expensive city?

Sweatshirtgate: The end or just the beginning?

Sweatshirtgate: The end or just the beginning?

Vacancies spring up in Keller administration

Vacancies spring up in Keller administration

Actor, director charged with child sexual abuse surrenders to Albuquerque police

Actor, director charged with child sexual abuse surrenders to Albuquerque police

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Quirky Books encampment court ordered to clear out

Quirky Books encampment court ordered to clear out

Change in City Hall: Women now hold supermajority

Change in City Hall: Women now hold supermajority

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Sober steps: New Year's race helps recovering addicts find healing through movement

Sober steps: New Year's race helps recovering addicts find healing through movement

2025: Albuquerque’s hottest year on record

2025: Albuquerque’s hottest year on record

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How New Mexicans rang in the new year

How New Mexicans rang in the new year

As threat of deportation looms, a family fights to bring their patriarch home

As threat of deportation looms, a family fights to bring their patriarch home

Large fire tears through homeless encampment at Quirky Books

Large fire tears through homeless encampment at Quirky Books

Travel Forecast: Thousands to fly out of Sunport over holidays

Travel Forecast: Thousands to fly out of Sunport over holidays

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Is your baby basic? Most popular baby names in New Mexico for 2025

Is your baby basic? Most popular baby names in New Mexico for 2025

New transitional housing facility a ‘stepping stone’ and second chance for homeless families

New transitional housing facility a ‘stepping stone’ and second chance for homeless families

ABQ city attorney denies allegations of ‘conflict of interest’ made by City Council president

ABQ city attorney denies allegations of ‘conflict of interest’ made by City Council president

State green lights $90M for Fairgrounds redevelopment

State green lights $90M for Fairgrounds redevelopment

Albuquerque City Council president raises alarm over alleged ‘conflict of interest’ involving city attorney

Albuquerque City Council president raises alarm over alleged ‘conflict of interest’ involving city attorney

Family of inmate who died after being slammed on head to receive $5 million settlement

Family of inmate who died after being slammed on head to receive $5 million settlement

Put away the Christmas sweaters — snow is worrisomely elusive

Put away the Christmas sweaters — snow is worrisomely elusive

State drops three designs for fairgrounds redevelopment

State drops three designs for fairgrounds redevelopment

FBI’s missing and murdered Indigenous people operation brings new leads to old cases

FBI’s missing and murdered Indigenous people operation brings new leads to old cases

City: New park coming to Crestview Bluff neighborhood

City: New park coming to Crestview Bluff neighborhood

Ongoing Journal coverage of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Keller campaign asks for investigation into 'dark money' sweatshirts

Keller campaign asks for investigation into 'dark money' sweatshirts

Sweatshirt-gate? In Albuquerque, homeless residents in pro-Keller clothing sparks intrigue

Sweatshirt-gate? In Albuquerque, homeless residents in pro-Keller clothing sparks intrigue

White and Keller deal final blows during televised mayoral debate

White and Keller deal final blows during televised mayoral debate

Is MDC's policy banning paper books legal? Audit requested to question constitutionality

Is MDC's policy banning paper books legal? Audit requested to question constitutionality

Where's the money from? Federal Court rules in favor of advocacy groups shielding donors in runoff

Where's the money from? Federal Court rules in favor of advocacy groups shielding donors in runoff

Bernalillo County reinstates Biden-era protections for immigrants in new ordinance

Bernalillo County reinstates Biden-era protections for immigrants in new ordinance

Heavy metals found in Mora County groundwater

Heavy metals found in Mora County groundwater

Fact Check: Tim Keller and Darren White's attack ads

Fact Check: Tim Keller and Darren White's attack ads

With state stepping in and shutdown nearing end, some SNAP recipients wary of future disruptions

With state stepping in and shutdown nearing end, some SNAP recipients wary of future disruptions

City asks judge to declare bookstore with homeless encampment a ‘public nuisance’

City asks judge to declare bookstore with homeless encampment a ‘public nuisance’

Mayoral runoff candidates sidestep policy, trade barbs in debate

Mayoral runoff candidates sidestep policy, trade barbs in debate

After 19-year-old cyclist killed, Albuquerque City Council tightens traffic law

After 19-year-old cyclist killed, Albuquerque City Council tightens traffic law

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Albuquerque sees high turnout for municipal election

Albuquerque sees high turnout for municipal election

How much money was spent on the mayoral race? See how candidates stack up

How much money was spent on the mayoral race? See how candidates stack up

Police records offer glimpse into attorney’s decline before triple homicide

Police records offer glimpse into attorney’s decline before triple homicide

Ballot question missing due to city clerk’s mistake

Ballot question missing due to city clerk’s mistake

Two large fires sparked in the Albuquerque area hours apart from each other

Two large fires sparked in the Albuquerque area hours apart from each other

City ramps up services for homeless as winter approaches

City ramps up services for homeless as winter approaches

Where kids can eat free in Albuquerque as SNAP funds dry up

Where kids can eat free in Albuquerque as SNAP funds dry up

Bernalillo County boots health contractor at jail and brings addiction care in-house

Bernalillo County boots health contractor at jail and brings addiction care in-house

City to reimburse broken window repair for some small businesses

City to reimburse broken window repair for some small businesses

Coronado Park one step closer to becoming a fire station

Coronado Park one step closer to becoming a fire station

Albuquerque mayoral candidates gather for last public roundtable ahead of election

Albuquerque mayoral candidates gather for last public roundtable ahead of election

All six mayoral candidates to participate in Journal roundtable

All six mayoral candidates to participate in Journal roundtable

Fatal shooting of Matthew Garcia by Albuquerque police ruled out of policy

Fatal shooting of Matthew Garcia by Albuquerque police ruled out of policy

More early voting locations open across Bernalillo County

More early voting locations open across Bernalillo County

Albuquerque rolls out large public art 'road trip' for Route 66 Centennial

Albuquerque rolls out large public art 'road trip' for Route 66 Centennial

Bernalillo County to add lights along road to Metropolitan Detention Center after multiple deaths

Bernalillo County to add lights along road to Metropolitan Detention Center after multiple deaths

Mayoral candidates discuss city's future in tense televised debate

Mayoral candidates discuss city's future in tense televised debate

Albuquerque residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day amid political tension in Washington

Albuquerque residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day amid political tension in Washington

Former firefighter Eddie Varela hopes to tackle crime and homelessness in mayoral run

Former firefighter Eddie Varela hopes to tackle crime and homelessness in mayoral run

Holtec calls off nuclear waste facility in southeastern New Mexico after local pushback

Holtec calls off nuclear waste facility in southeastern New Mexico after local pushback

Mayoral candidate Mayling Armijo builds platform on quality of life

Mayoral candidate Mayling Armijo builds platform on quality of life

City Council earmarks $2.9 million in opioid settlement money for Albuquerque Community Safety

City Council earmarks $2.9 million in opioid settlement money for Albuquerque Community Safety

Albuquerque honors first female governor in state and nation

Albuquerque honors first female governor in state and nation

Metropolitan Detention Center still providing unconstitutionally inadequate medical care, report shows

Metropolitan Detention Center still providing unconstitutionally inadequate medical care, report shows

Nation's first Lebanese garden opens at Albuquerque BioPark

Nation's first Lebanese garden opens at Albuquerque BioPark

Mayoral candidates talk big issues in debate as election nears

Mayoral candidates talk big issues in debate as election nears

Mayoral candidate ends campaign amid low polling and battery allegations

Mayoral candidate ends campaign amid low polling and battery allegations

Journal Poll: Crime still top-of-mind for residents as concern over homelessness grows

Journal Poll: Crime still top-of-mind for residents as concern over homelessness grows

Master planner opens conversation about fairgrounds future in first public meeting

Master planner opens conversation about fairgrounds future in first public meeting

City to install 'smart' bus stops in International District to discourage loitering, improve safety

City to install 'smart' bus stops in International District to discourage loitering, improve safety

City Council OKs $777 million bond, $10 million in expansion incentives in bid for nuclear fusion site

City Council OKs $777 million bond, $10 million in expansion incentives in bid for nuclear fusion site

State to cover costs after Planned Parenthood cuts go through

State to cover costs after Planned Parenthood cuts go through

Why do leaves change color each fall? Here's the science behind the process and where to see fall foliage in New Mexico

Why do leaves change color each fall? Here's the science behind the process and where to see fall foliage in New Mexico

Feds cut funding to Rail Trail

Feds cut funding to Rail Trail

New Mexico leaders react to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

New Mexico leaders react to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Ethics complaint against campaign manager dismissed as tensions in local race rise

Ethics complaint against campaign manager dismissed as tensions in local race rise

Candidate Darren White alleges rebroadcast of Keller speech puts TV stations in legal trouble

Candidate Darren White alleges rebroadcast of Keller speech puts TV stations in legal trouble

Law enforcement initiative draws mixed reaction from east Central business owners

Law enforcement initiative draws mixed reaction from east Central business owners

What happens if a person dies and no one claims them?

What happens if a person dies and no one claims them?

Gateway homeless shelters grow, bolstered with state funds

Gateway homeless shelters grow, bolstered with state funds

Mayfly Project helps foster kids by combining nature and life skills

Mayfly Project helps foster kids by combining nature and life skills

Meet the Albuquerque City Council candidates

Meet the Albuquerque City Council candidates

Bernalillo County jail confiscated books, stopped mail to curb contraband — is it working?

Bernalillo County jail confiscated books, stopped mail to curb contraband — is it working?

Albuquerque City Council candidate alleges bribery, extortion in ethics complaint

Albuquerque City Council candidate alleges bribery, extortion in ethics complaint

Albuquerque City Council candidates square off during first debate of election season

Albuquerque City Council candidates square off during first debate of election season

City Council candidate drops out of race, leaves one challenger

City Council candidate drops out of race, leaves one challenger

Texas man sentenced for dumping toxic chemicals around Albuquerque

Texas man sentenced for dumping toxic chemicals around Albuquerque

Uptown affordable housing project nears funding finish line

Uptown affordable housing project nears funding finish line

Albuquerque grassroots street outreach for homeless followed by city encampment sweep

Albuquerque grassroots street outreach for homeless followed by city encampment sweep

The debate: Would a new law improve ABQ neighborhoods or gentrify them?

The debate: Would a new law improve ABQ neighborhoods or gentrify them?

Man arrested in kidnapping and killing of Hobbs teen in Mexico

Man arrested in kidnapping and killing of Hobbs teen in Mexico

Metropolitan Detention Center increases funds for addiction clinic

Metropolitan Detention Center increases funds for addiction clinic

Downtown Affordable Housing projects secure $7.5 million

Downtown Affordable Housing projects secure $7.5 million

Longstanding ordinance banning pet sales gets new teeth

Longstanding ordinance banning pet sales gets new teeth

String of West Side bank robberies solved by Dion's pizza order

String of West Side bank robberies solved by Dion's pizza order

Safe space program for homeless struggles under ‘red tape’— could a change in law save it?

Safe space program for homeless struggles under ‘red tape’— could a change in law save it?

State Police arrest man in fatal shooting of 14-year-old in UNM dorm

State Police arrest man in fatal shooting of 14-year-old in UNM dorm

Can Albuquerque comply with new Trump homelessness order?

Can Albuquerque comply with new Trump homelessness order?

Judge sides with Bernalillo County Commission in hiring dispute

Judge sides with Bernalillo County Commission in hiring dispute

Keller signs order to protect immigrants, draws criticism

Keller signs order to protect immigrants, draws criticism

Planned Parenthood reopens to Medicaid patients in NM

Planned Parenthood reopens to Medicaid patients in NM

Local news stations react to federal funding cuts, brace for impact

Local news stations react to federal funding cuts, brace for impact

Flash flooding kills half a million fish at Mescalero hatchery

Flash flooding kills half a million fish at Mescalero hatchery

Database hopes to improve drug pricing transparency for New Mexicans

Database hopes to improve drug pricing transparency for New Mexicans

Former Hope Christian school teacher accused of child sex abuse arrested in Idaho

Ground stop lifted at ABQ Sunport

Ground stop lifted at ABQ Sunport

Schoolchildren name Asha's endangered Mexican gray wolf pups

Schoolchildren name Asha's endangered Mexican gray wolf pups

State announces contract to begin redevelopment at State Fairgrounds

State announces contract to begin redevelopment at State Fairgrounds

Testimony begins in first-degree murder trial

Fatal shooting first in APD history to be officially ruled as excessive force

Fatal shooting first in APD history to be officially ruled as excessive force

Texas man allegedly bought fireworks in New Mexico to shoot at police during Los Angeles protests

APD releases video, details in police shooting that killed man and K-9

APD releases video, details in police shooting that killed man and K-9

Over 50,000 acres of Gila National Forest burned by wildfires over the weekend

Over 50,000 acres of Gila National Forest burned by wildfires over the weekend

Albuquerque man climbs Everest, completes the seven summits

Albuquerque man climbs Everest, completes the seven summits

Temperatures swell to triple digits this weekend in Albuquerque

Temperatures swell to triple digits this weekend in Albuquerque

Grocery store shelves emptier in Albuquerque after troubles at nationwide distributor

Grocery store shelves emptier in Albuquerque after troubles at nationwide distributor

Saving Kirtland Air Force Base — 30 years later

Saving Kirtland Air Force Base — 30 years later

Tech Talks to take center stage at Atomic 66 event in Albuquerque

Tech Talks to take center stage at Atomic 66 event in Albuquerque

In the wake of K-9 death, tram to raise money for new police dog facility

In the wake of K-9 death, tram to raise money for new police dog facility

Albuquerque police say suspect didn't fire gun, officers' bullets killed K-9 in shooting near Sunport

Albuquerque police say suspect didn't fire gun, officers' bullets killed K-9 in shooting near Sunport

New consortium unites Silicon Valley investors in hunt for New Mexico deep-tech startups

New consortium unites Silicon Valley investors in hunt for New Mexico deep-tech startups

ACLU of New Mexico names new executive director

ACLU of New Mexico names new executive director

After criticism from law enforcement, federal government takes down sanctuary list online

While police idle, family search for answers in disappearance of Navajo man

While police idle, family search for answers in disappearance of Navajo man

Majority of New Mexico on Trump's immigration 'sanctuary' list

Albuquerque police mourn shooting death of K-9 — first in unit's history

Albuquerque police mourn shooting death of K-9 — first in unit's history

Governor urges firework ban and imposes water restrictions amid extreme drought

Governor urges firework ban and imposes water restrictions amid extreme drought

Sixth APD officer pleads guilty in DWI bribery scheme

Sixth APD officer pleads guilty in DWI bribery scheme

NM Department of Health falls in line with CDC reversal on COVID vaccines for kids and pregnant women

NM Department of Health falls in line with CDC reversal on COVID vaccines for kids and pregnant women

No charges filed in death of 1-year-old child left in truck

No charges filed in death of 1-year-old child left in truck

Motorcyclist arrested in fatal 2023 road rage shooting

Motorcyclist arrested in fatal 2023 road rage shooting

Battle of the Brews: Santa Fe Brewing Co. files lawsuit against Marble co-owner, former employee

Battle of the Brews: Santa Fe Brewing Co. files lawsuit against Marble co-owner, former employee

Back in glizzy-ness: Stolen hot dog truck recovered by police

Back in glizzy-ness: Stolen hot dog truck recovered by police

Alleged arsonist arrested in house fire that killed 14 dogs

Alleged arsonist arrested in house fire that killed 14 dogs

City shuts North Valley motel, sixth property condemned in past year

City shuts North Valley motel, sixth property condemned in past year

'Make 'em walk' Guided tours reveal secret history of Albuquerque's oldest neighborhoods

'Make 'em walk' Guided tours reveal secret history of Albuquerque's oldest neighborhoods

McKinley county man sentenced in fatal family shooting

Native American culture honored with commemorative postage art by Cochiti Pueblo's Mateo Romero

Native American culture honored with commemorative postage art by Cochiti Pueblo's Mateo Romero

Reshaping history: Find out which NM museum will be closed for seven months

Reshaping history: Find out which NM museum will be closed for seven months

In New Mexico, bells toll for ‘a man of the people’ and a voice for the poor

In New Mexico, bells toll for ‘a man of the people’ and a voice for the poor

It's kitten season. Don't panic! What to do if you find young felines in your backyard

It's kitten season. Don't panic! What to do if you find young felines in your backyard

After daughter's disappearance— one mother's 140-mile journey for justice

After daughter's disappearance— one mother's 140-mile journey for justice

Mariposa Basin Park called — they want their statue back

Mariposa Basin Park called — they want their statue back

Dorothea heads into Restaurant Week with upscale Greek fare

Dorothea heads into Restaurant Week with upscale Greek fare

To stop or not to stop: Bike safety act signed by governor

To stop or not to stop: Bike safety act signed by governor

Prayers, tears and calls to action at vigil for Native American teen killed in Arizona

Prayers, tears and calls to action at vigil for Native American teen killed in Arizona

Church-run asylum shelter accused of breaking federal immigration law

Church-run asylum shelter accused of breaking federal immigration law

With end in sight, first-term legislators reflect on their time in office

With end in sight, first-term legislators reflect on their time in office

Residents south of Wagon Mound told to be ready to evacuate as wildfire spreads

Residents south of Wagon Mound told to be ready to evacuate as wildfire spreads

New Mexico State Police officer resigns after DWI arrest in Gallup

New Mexico State Police officer resigns after DWI arrest in Gallup

Bill requiring university police to wear body cams awaits Senate vote

Bill requiring university police to wear body cams awaits Senate vote

From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds

From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds

Take your taste buds to Colombia at Ajiaco

Take your taste buds to Colombia at Ajiaco

'Unplanned water release' from Cochiti Dam washing down the Rio Grande

'Unplanned water release' from Cochiti Dam washing down the Rio Grande

Federal layoffs affect national park, tribal university and more in New Mexico

Federal layoffs affect national park, tribal university and more in New Mexico

International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

Flowers for families: Presbyterian’s annual Daffodil Days raises money for hospice care

Flowers for families: Presbyterian’s annual Daffodil Days raises money for hospice care

Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group

Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group

New Mexico-based augmented reality developers take home MIT award

New Mexico-based augmented reality developers take home MIT award

Legislature 2025: Freshman legislator introduces bill to protect journalists

Legislature 2025: Freshman legislator introduces bill to protect journalists

Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze

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