The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding […]
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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New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding […]
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Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New […]
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Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New […]
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Library announces new app
The digital revolution continues in Albuquerque, with the public library introducing its new smartphone app. Albuquerque has introduced a new smartphone app — the Public Library ABQ-BernCo app — to […]
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Library announces new app
The digital revolution continues in Albuquerque, with the public library introducing its new smartphone app. Albuquerque has introduced a new smartphone app — the Public Library ABQ-BernCo app — to […]
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APS Board approves campus shakeup
A divided Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday night voted 4-3 to approve a “rightsizing” plan to close the North Valley’s Taft Middle School and repurpose the campus as […]
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APS Board approves campus shakeup
A divided Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday night voted 4-3 to approve a “rightsizing” plan to close the North Valley’s Taft Middle School and repurpose the campus as […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta […]