By Andrea Vasquez The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque wants the immigrant community to know its rights and be legally informed and prepared, as President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a crackdown on immigration. The recent political climate has caused citizens to feel uneasy about their legal status, resulting in protests, […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Posted inLocal Government
County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday will consider changing the terms of a 2018 job-growth deal that has not put as many people to work as originally expected. A proposed change to the county’s economic development agreement with Topgolf International Inc. would lower both job goals and the payout to the company for achieving them. Under the […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government
County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
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Posted inLocal Government
County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday will consider changing the terms of a 2018 job-growth deal that has not put as many people to work as originally expected. A proposed change to the county’s economic development agreement with Topgolf International Inc. would lower both job goals and the payout to the company for achieving them. Under the […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Gov.
New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states
While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Gov.
New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states
While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]
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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Want to speak out on a city issue? Brace for a long night.
Those who’ve ventured to Albuquerque City Council meetings know the drill: After proclamations, presentations and the (frequent) grilling of city officials — called administrative Q&A — a select number of residents have 60 seconds to comment about what’s on their mind. Once that’s done, with any luck, only a couple hours will have passed. A […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Want to speak out on a city issue? Brace for a long night.
Those who’ve ventured to Albuquerque City Council meetings know the drill: After proclamations, presentations and the (frequent) grilling of city officials — called administrative Q&A — a select number of residents have 60 seconds to comment about what’s on their mind. Once that’s done, with any luck, only a couple hours will have passed. A […]
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‘Take a Ride on Us’ Offers Safe Rides for Sunday’s Big Game
Football fans planning to celebrate the big game this Sunday can take advantage of a safe ride home with the “Take a Ride on Us” program. This one-day offer provides residents in Sandoval, Bernalillo, and Santa Fe counties a free or discounted Uber ride instead of driving under the influence. From 10 a.m. on Feb. […]