The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would require companies […]
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County commission confirms its official support of two state bills
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would require companies […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Terminated contract delays opening of ‘life-saving’ Gateway unit
Officials overseeing the city’s flagship Gateway Center and its network of projects, designed to provide services for those experiencing homelessness, have lately experienced complications with operators and contracts. The most recent snag will result in the delayed opening of what officials have said for many months is a critical and “life-saving” gap in service — […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Terminated contract delays opening of ‘life-saving’ Gateway unit
Officials overseeing the city’s flagship Gateway Center and its network of projects, designed to provide services for those experiencing homelessness, have lately experienced complications with operators and contracts. The most recent snag will result in the delayed opening of what officials have said for many months is a critical and “life-saving” gap in service — […]
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Torrance County Animal Services Struggles with Increased Intakes, Deteriorating Conditions
By Hannah Grover Torrance County Animal Services has seen an increase in the number of pets entering the shelter even as staff struggles with deteriorating kennel conditions. Danette Langdon, the animal services director, presented information to the Torrance County Commission on Feb. 12. She said the shelter has had to euthanize animals because it does […]
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Haaland Announces Run for Governor
By Matthew Reichbach Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made it official on Tuesday with a YouTube video: She is running for governor. “Lowering costs, making rent and housing affordable, strengthening our schools, and preventing crimes so that you feel safe raising a family here,” Haaland said in her video. “The solutions are there […]
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Haaland Announces Run for Governor
By Matthew Reichbach Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made it official on Tuesday with a YouTube video: She is running for governor. “Lowering costs, making rent and housing affordable, strengthening our schools, and preventing crimes so that you feel safe raising a family here,” Haaland said in her video. “The solutions are there […]
Posted inMoriarty, Uncategorized
Eight Cattle Dead After Rollover Crash in Moriarty
By Independent Staff A rollover crash in Moriarty last week left eight cattle dead. According to the Moriarty Fire Department, a semi-truck crashed on Interstate 40 near Moriarty on Feb. 5 resulting in the deaths of eight cattle. The Moriarty Fire Department reported that the incident occurred around 11 p.m. at mile marker 197. The […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
BernCo board may have violated state law while investigating possible ordinance violation
A watchdog organization focused on government transparency says the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners may have broken the state’s open meeting law while looking into whether the county treasurer violated the county’s hiring rules. The Mexico Foundation for Open Government says commissioners failed to adequately describe their intentions on agendas for closed meetings purportedly focused […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
BernCo board may have violated state law while investigating possible ordinance violation
A watchdog organization focused on government transparency says the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners may have broken the state’s open meeting law while looking into whether the county treasurer violated the county’s hiring rules. The Mexico Foundation for Open Government says commissioners failed to adequately describe their intentions on agendas for closed meetings purportedly focused […]