By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
Elizabeth McCall
Elizabeth McCall covers Albuquerque City Hall and local government for nm.news. She is a graduate of NMSU's School of Journalism and previously reported for The Independent News.
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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions
By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget
By: Elizabeth McCall An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the city’s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers — which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for. Councilor Renée Grout told City Desk ABQ […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget
By: Elizabeth McCall An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the city’s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers — which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for. Councilor Renée Grout told City Desk ABQ […]
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Rail Trail money transfer becomes veto yo-yo
After lengthy debates and public comments that spanned two meetings, along with hand wringing over a mayoral veto, the Albuquerque City Council ended where it began regarding funding for two high profile projects. City councilors Monday night voted to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, […]
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Rail Trail money transfer becomes veto yo-yo
After lengthy debates and public comments that spanned two meetings, along with hand wringing over a mayoral veto, the Albuquerque City Council ended where it began regarding funding for two high profile projects. City councilors Monday night voted to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
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Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Local Government
Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass
Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the state’s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update. Sanchez sent a letter to the board’s Chief […]
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Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass
Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the state’s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update. Sanchez sent a letter to the board’s Chief […]