Kids in class after Memorial Day is an unappealing concept to many involved with Albuquerque Public Schools, according to results of a recent district survey. The survey, administered in October, was designed to gather the community’s thoughts as district leaders work on academic calendars for the next two school years and on the APS budget […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.
APS stakeholders say they prefer an earlier start to the school year
Kids in class after Memorial Day is an unappealing concept to many involved with Albuquerque Public Schools, according to results of a recent district survey. The survey, administered in October, was designed to gather the community’s thoughts as district leaders work on academic calendars for the next two school years and on the APS budget […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
County commissioners get closer to changing employee pot rules
Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
County commissioners get closer to changing employee pot rules
Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New county manager starts Wednesday
Cindy Chavez will be on the job Wednesday as Bernalillo County Manager. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the Alamogordo-born Chavez, who has spent much of her career in California, most recently serving as an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Chavez was chosen in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New county manager starts Wednesday
Cindy Chavez will be on the job Wednesday as Bernalillo County Manager. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the Alamogordo-born Chavez, who has spent much of her career in California, most recently serving as an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Chavez was chosen in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Snow freezes the county, delays city
The season’s first substantial snowfall has slowed or stopped operations of some local offices and organizations, and led to more than 100 motor-vehicle accidents on city streets and loss of electricity for thousands of local customers. Mayor Tim Keller, speaking at a news conference regarding the City of Albuquerque’s response to the storm, said road […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Snow freezes the county, delays city
The season’s first substantial snowfall has slowed or stopped operations of some local offices and organizations, and led to more than 100 motor-vehicle accidents on city streets and loss of electricity for thousands of local customers. Mayor Tim Keller, speaking at a news conference regarding the City of Albuquerque’s response to the storm, said road […]