Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, Education
Public invited to weigh in on APS budget
Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government
County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government
County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government, crime-courts
Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government, crime-courts
Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
Posted inNew Mexico, State News
State’s ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ beautification push includes iconic Breaking Bad character
Walter White is back from the dead and he’s got no tolerance for litterbugs. The Breaking Bad character is at the center of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new beautification campaign, rolled out Thursday in Santa Fe. Lujan Grisham’s news conference at the Jean Cocteau Cinema included the premier of two new television ads featuring the […]
Posted inNew Mexico, State News
State’s ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ beautification push includes iconic Breaking Bad character
Walter White is back from the dead and he’s got no tolerance for litterbugs. The Breaking Bad character is at the center of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new beautification campaign, rolled out Thursday in Santa Fe. Lujan Grisham’s news conference at the Jean Cocteau Cinema included the premier of two new television ads featuring the […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government, elections
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government, elections
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]