It’s a brief mention at KOB-TV, only a few words that Joseph Fricke has died. Struck in early July along Central Avenue by hit & run driver Allen Hackett, Mr. Fricke was horrifically propelled skyward from the crash, as seen in released APD footage. Now, a fortnight later, Mr. Fricke has died. Mr. Hackett allegedly… Read More Cyclist Joseph Fricke Dies From Hit-and-Run Crash Injuries

Albuquerque grew 36% in population during the 1980s, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the United States during that decade. In contrast, the city’s population grew only 2% from 2010 to 2016. Growing cities need “beltways.” At least, that’s what some powerful Burqenos argued back in the 1980s. Above we see the… Read More Burque Roadway History, 1989: Proposed Inner Beltway

by Scot We’re starting a new feature here at Burque Babble, at least as long as my Newspapers.com 7-day trial lasts. I’m having so much fun so far, I might, cheapskate though I most certainly am, pony up for a real subscription. So for a week or who knows how long, I’ll occasionally post a… Read More Burque Roadway History: 1993, A Road Through Sawmill Gets Axed

For decades, it has been proposed to extend Sunport Blvd. from its current western terminus at I-25. And for decades, it’s been fought. Next Thursday, July 19th, a public meeting will be held on such an extension at the Mountain View Community Center: Those looking for a bit of context on the opposition can read… Read More Public Meeting July 19th on Long-Awaited/Debated Sunport/Woodward Extension

Albuquerque Cyclists and Walkers: How many times have you been at one of the three Xs below, staring intently to see if any motorists were zooming around the curve from the east or blasting uphill from the west? Yes, we’re looking at Indian School where the very popular North Diversion Channel Trail (NDC) crosses. This… Read More The Last Notch: Improvements Coming to NDC at Indian School