Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
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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, BernCo, County Government
Pot policy change, salary hikes approved by BernCo commissioners
Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government
Urban Enhancement grant apps open
City leaders are asking Albuquerque’s arts community to show off its best ideas. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle of the city’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, collectives or community groups are encouraged to apply, particularly those that have never received an award. The goal is to support […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, County Government
Urban Enhancement grant apps open
City leaders are asking Albuquerque’s arts community to show off its best ideas. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle of the city’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, collectives or community groups are encouraged to apply, particularly those that have never received an award. The goal is to support […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
BernCo vice chair questions policy proposals
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
BernCo vice chair questions policy proposals
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]
Posted inNew Mexico, State News
Unemployment overpayments to be forgiven
New Mexicans who mistakenly received more unemployment insurance money than they should have are off the hook for returning those erroneous overpayments. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced Friday it has received approval from federal authorities to issue a blanket waiver, allowing the department to forgive the overpayments, which were part of […]
Posted inNew Mexico, State News
Unemployment overpayments to be forgiven
New Mexicans who mistakenly received more unemployment insurance money than they should have are off the hook for returning those erroneous overpayments. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced Friday it has received approval from federal authorities to issue a blanket waiver, allowing the department to forgive the overpayments, which were part of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
Glowing and growing sports
The Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex will get a lot nicer in the coming months,Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Planning Manager John Barney said Thursday. Barney updated the county Youth Sports Commission on the progress being made on the project, south of Albuquerque International Sunport. He said a new parking area will be […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government
Glowing and growing sports
The Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex will get a lot nicer in the coming months,Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Planning Manager John Barney said Thursday. Barney updated the county Youth Sports Commission on the progress being made on the project, south of Albuquerque International Sunport. He said a new parking area will be […]