Brook Bassan, the latest Albuquerque City Council president said she hopes to work amicably with Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and hopefully build some bridges. “I hope we can work better together,” Bassan said. “I think there’s a divide between the council and the administration, and I don’t think it’s [solely] either side’s responsibility.” Bassan said […]
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Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall
Bassan named new City Council president
Brook Bassan, the latest Albuquerque City Council president said she hopes to work amicably with Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and hopefully build some bridges. “I hope we can work better together,” Bassan said. “I think there’s a divide between the council and the administration, and I don’t think it’s [solely] either side’s responsibility.” Bassan said […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, Downtown, Housing & Homelessness
Council passes new vacant property bill
City Councilor Joaquín Baca said Monday night it’s time to change the story of Albuquerque as an extremely dangerous city. That narrative, he said, frequently describes downtown as the worst part of the city. “Somewhere along the way, it became OK for the most visible part of our city, on the iconic Route 66 to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, Downtown, Housing & Homelessness
Council passes new vacant property bill
City Councilor Joaquín Baca said Monday night it’s time to change the story of Albuquerque as an extremely dangerous city. That narrative, he said, frequently describes downtown as the worst part of the city. “Somewhere along the way, it became OK for the most visible part of our city, on the iconic Route 66 to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
County treasurer says “cooling off” policy for former elected officials does not apply to his office
Bernalillo County’s new treasurer says state law supports him in his choice for a recently termed-out county clerk as his deputy, despite a County Commission policy that requires elected officials to wait a year before taking a county staff position. Two commissioners disagree with Eichenberg’s interpretation of applicable state law and have called for a […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
County treasurer says “cooling off” policy for former elected officials does not apply to his office
Bernalillo County’s new treasurer says state law supports him in his choice for a recently termed-out county clerk as his deputy, despite a County Commission policy that requires elected officials to wait a year before taking a county staff position. Two commissioners disagree with Eichenberg’s interpretation of applicable state law and have called for a […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government
BernCo clerk hired as deputy treasurer raises concerns
Despite Bernalillo County Commissioners approving a policy to keep elected officials off the county payroll for a year after they left office, former County Clerk Linda Stover was sworn in this week as deputy to newly elected county Treasurer Tim Eichenberg. Now two county commissioners are calling for a special meeting to determine whether Eichenberg […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government
BernCo clerk hired as deputy treasurer raises concerns
Despite Bernalillo County Commissioners approving a policy to keep elected officials off the county payroll for a year after they left office, former County Clerk Linda Stover was sworn in this week as deputy to newly elected county Treasurer Tim Eichenberg. Now two county commissioners are calling for a special meeting to determine whether Eichenberg […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval […]