Former U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez says his experience as a prosecutor on the state and federal level will help him be an effective mayor in Albuquerque. Uballez spoke to City Desk ABQ Friday about his campaign for mayor, as one of nine candidates seeking the position this fall. His main reason for running for mayor […]
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Keller: Grant pause puts senior assistance at risk
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is again blasting Donald Trump administration policies he says will hurt residents of the city. The latest offense from the president, according to a news release from Keller’s office, is “pausing” a grant the city was relying on to provide assistance to homebound seniors and multigenerational families. The […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a city news release, the city council updated to the Uniform Housing Code e to protect renters from dangerous heat, as summers get hotter and last […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
ABQ mayoral candidates file campaign finance reports
By Matthew Reichbach With the 2025 Albuquerque mayoral campaign still in its infancy, the announced candidates filed their first campaign finance reports this week. Most candidates have opted to seek public financing, which requires candidates to collect qualifying donations from 3,780 residents, or 1 percent of registered voters, to qualify for over $750,000 in funds […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a city news release, the city council updated to the Uniform Housing Code e to protect renters from dangerous heat, as summers get hotter and last […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a city news release, the city council updated to the Uniform Housing Code e to protect renters from dangerous heat, as summers get hotter and last […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Commentary
Keller is protecting ABQ’s public lands
By Tom Solomon This commentary piece was submitted to City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org I want to thank Mayor Tim Keller for responding to President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon public lands to mining and drilling and to cut off funding for environmental protections. At Albuquerque’s Earth Day celebration […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]