Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday decided to launch one arrow they think will hit two targets. The pre-apprenticeship and job internship program commissioners approved is intended to help local young adults get on the pathway to careers in outdoor education and natural resources management while also helping boost the available workforce to meet the county’s hiring […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government as a local reporting fellow with NM Reports.
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness
Beating the heat and the summer doldrums
The City of Albuquerque is out to fill the calendars and bellies of local youth during the summer break. That plan includes free lunches, full-day programs at community and multi-generational centers, swim lessons and free teen nights. The lunches will be available at parks and community centers citywide. Information on the meal program, including menus […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government
Housing and hotel to go before BernCo board
Bernalillo County Commissioners have housing on their minds. Commissioners are considering a pair of bond issues that would pave the way for the construction and renovation of almost 300 new housing units. The West Mesa Ridge A project would consist of 128 units of affordable housing, providing homes for about 448 people, according to the […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government
Former clerk targeted for removal by commission hits back with complaint against commissioner
Deputy Bernalillo County Treasurer Linda Stover has gone on the offensive in her ongoing debate with the Board of County Commissioners over whether she had the right to take her job. Stover was hired by county treasurer Tim Eichenberg and started work Jan. 1. Her term as county clerk had expired the previous day. Stover […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Jobs, Workers & Economy
Fun is open, business is not
With the arrival of Memorial Day comes a slowdown in public services, as many agencies give their employees the day off, with some exceptions. The City of Albuquerque will have all essential services operational, as well as some recreation and entertainment venues. Monday is opening day for city-owned outdoor swimming pools, and indoor pools will […]
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Albuquerque untangles internet installation mess with moratorium
Albuquerque City Councilors, citing a variety of problems with fiber internet installation, are attempting to gain control of the situation though a pause in permitting and a quest for new rules. Councilors voted Monday to establish a moratorium on new fiber work and create a working group within 30 days to review and fix issues […]
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Albuquerque’s $1.5 billion budget is approved, but city councilors aren’t celebrating
Albuquerque City Councilors Monday night approved a $1.5 billion city budget that none of them seemed to love. Perhaps the council’s biggest disappointment was an inability to provide the pay hike they wanted for city employees. The budget, as amended, calls for many workers to receive a 2.5% pay raise. Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Federal Government & Congress, Local Government
ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]
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Budget season winding down in ABQ
By Rodd Cayton The City of Albuquerque’s next budget is headed for the home stretch and city employees could find their paychecks a little bigger. The City Council’s Committee of the Whole voted Thursday to move the $1.5 billion financial blueprint to final adoption at Monday’s regular meeting. Councilors have been reviewing Mayor Tim Keller’s […]
Posted inCourts & Justice, Federal Government & Congress
Choosing the chief
By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County is asking the public to help find the right person to serve as its next fire chief. Community members are invited to a community input session Monday. URE Consulting, a firm that specializes in executive recruiting services for police and fire agencies, plans to gather feedback from residents about their […]