During Edgewood’s Regular Commission Meeting on March 11, Mike Rariden was appointed District 5 Commissioner after an exhaustive search. While two candidates closely contended for this seat at the Commission Chambers, Rariden was selected and sworn in after a unanimous vote. However, Commissioner Stephen Murrillo initially voted for the other candidate, Nathan Ashbaugh, from District […]
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Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Edgewood Introduces New Commissioner
During Edgewood’s Regular Commission Meeting on March 11, Mike Rariden was appointed District 5 Commissioner after an exhaustive search. While two candidates closely contended for this seat at the Commission Chambers, Rariden was selected and sworn in after a unanimous vote. However, Commissioner Stephen Murrillo initially voted for the other candidate, Nathan Ashbaugh, from District […]
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BernCo Commission increases transparency, accountability in its process
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
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East Mountains Photo Flashback
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Known to his friends as “Pop,” Clinton M. Graham and his wife Rubye were among the earliest residents of Sandia Knolls, having bought a lot from original developer Charles G. Shambaugh shortly after the subdivision was developed off Frost Road in 1956. “Pop” was also an active member […]
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Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]
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New Mexico Senate Confirms East Mountains’ Kenderdine as Energy Secretary
On March 10, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Melanie Kenderdine as cabinet secretary for the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine, who grew up in the East Mountains, graduated from Manzano High School and the University of New Mexico. In May, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico […]
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Edgewood Commission Sends Controversial Campbell Farming Approval Back to P&Z
By Andrea Vasquez The long-awaited public hearing at Edgewood’s Town Hall on March 6, turned contentious as the Town Commission reviewed an appeal challenging the approval of a minor subdivision for Campbell Farming Corporation. With a unanimous decision from the three commissioners present, Edgewood representatives voted to remand the subdivision application to the Planning and […]
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Edgewood Commission Sends Controversial Campbell Farming Approval Back to P&Z
By Andrea Vasquez The long-awaited public hearing at Edgewood’s Town Hall on March 6, turned contentious as the Town Commission reviewed an appeal challenging the approval of a minor subdivision for Campbell Farming Corporation. With a unanimous decision from the three commissioners present, Edgewood representatives voted to remand the subdivision application to the Planning and […]
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City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department
By: Elizabeth McCall City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]
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City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department
By: Elizabeth McCall City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]