By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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A local board has big plans for opioid settlement money
An intergovernmental board is pushing for opioid settlement money to go toward attacking substance use disorder from two directions: helping some get off drugs and preventing others from ever trying them. The Local Government Coordinating Council (LGCC) is charged with plotting how best to use a pot of settlement money that will add up to […]
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A local board has big plans for opioid settlement money
An intergovernmental board is pushing for opioid settlement money to go toward attacking substance use disorder from two directions: helping some get off drugs and preventing others from ever trying them. The Local Government Coordinating Council (LGCC) is charged with plotting how best to use a pot of settlement money that will add up to […]
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BernCo defends closed meetings to NMDOJ
A Bernalillo County attorney says legal precedent supports the Board of County Commissioners decision to recently conduct multiple closed meetings as commissioners weighed possible code of conduct violations by the new county treasurer and a former elected official. Bernalillo County Lead Attorney John Grubesic sent a letter to the New Mexico Department Department of Justice […]
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BernCo defends closed meetings to NMDOJ
A Bernalillo County attorney says legal precedent supports the Board of County Commissioners decision to recently conduct multiple closed meetings as commissioners weighed possible code of conduct violations by the new county treasurer and a former elected official. Bernalillo County Lead Attorney John Grubesic sent a letter to the New Mexico Department Department of Justice […]
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BernCo reports zoning fee scam
The Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam in which residents have been directed to wire thousands of dollars to an off-site email address, claiming it’s necessary for their zoning applications before the county to go forward. County personnel became aware as early as January of […]
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BernCo reports zoning fee scam
The Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam in which residents have been directed to wire thousands of dollars to an off-site email address, claiming it’s necessary for their zoning applications before the county to go forward. County personnel became aware as early as January of […]
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How many paramedics does it take to save a life?
Albuquerque fire officials are at odds with some city councilors about how best to deploy paramedics and the disagreement will likely spill into public view during Monday’s City Council meeting Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently announced new changes it says will mean better service and faster responses in high demand areas. Paramedics will be shifted […]