The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC) isn’t just a new dispatch hub, says Deputy County Manager Eric Masterson. The building, which began taking calls July 1, […]
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State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility
Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects
Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure […]
Posted inBernalillo County
Ethics board dismisses complaint against BernCo chair
A Bernalillo County ethics board’s dismissal of a deputy treasurer’s complaint against County Commission Chair Eric Olivas came as a surprise to neither party. Olivas told CityDesk ABQ the outcome […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval Commission to consider new chief hire
By Rodd Cayton Christopher Bagley is on the verge of climbing to the top rank at Sandoval County Fire and Rescue, the department he started his career with in 2005. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Arts & Culture
ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s […]