By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
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City Councilor Louie Sanchez eyeing a run for mayor
By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
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3 questions on ABQ’s homelessness efforts with Carla Martinez
By Damon Scott If you’ve been to an Albuquerque City Council meeting in person or watched one online, you’ve likely seen Carla Martinez. The city’s associate chief administrative officer is regularly called on by councilors to answer questions and explain city policies and actions. Martinez serves under Samantha Sengel, the city’s chief administrative officer, and […]
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3 questions on ABQ’s homelessness efforts with Carla Martinez
By Damon Scott If you’ve been to an Albuquerque City Council meeting in person or watched one online, you’ve likely seen Carla Martinez. The city’s associate chief administrative officer is regularly called on by councilors to answer questions and explain city policies and actions. Martinez serves under Samantha Sengel, the city’s chief administrative officer, and […]
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Council agrees to use weed tax revenue basic income pilot program
By Elizabeth McCall After years in the works, recreational-use cannabis excise tax revenue can now start to be reinvested into Albuquerque communities — specifically in impoverished areas and toward youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. In 2023, the City Council approved a bill to use tax revenue from marijuana sales for a permanent […]
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Council agrees to use weed tax revenue basic income pilot program
By Elizabeth McCall After years in the works, recreational-use cannabis excise tax revenue can now start to be reinvested into Albuquerque communities — specifically in impoverished areas and toward youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. In 2023, the City Council approved a bill to use tax revenue from marijuana sales for a permanent […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions
By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions
By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]