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 […]
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Public input sought for Mountain View plan
Bernalillo County is seeking the public’s input as it moves toward creating a sector development plan for the South Valley’s Mountain View community. The county will host a kick-off meeting Thursday at Mountain View Elementary School, 5317 2nd Street SW. Officials will prevent an overview of the plan, which county staff say will address critical […]
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Public input sought for Mountain View plan
Bernalillo County is seeking the public’s input as it moves toward creating a sector development plan for the South Valley’s Mountain View community. The county will host a kick-off meeting Thursday at Mountain View Elementary School, 5317 2nd Street SW. Officials will prevent an overview of the plan, which county staff say will address critical […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]