Cindy Chavez is the new Bernalillo County manager, but sees her job as part of a partnership with local, state and federal governments, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people who live here. Chavez, formerly a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, started her job as county […]
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Councilors press mayor’s staff on COVID-bonuses
City councilors Monday night took aim at Mayor Tim Keller’s administrative staff over an independent report that found pandemic-relief money may have been improperly used to provide employee bonuses. Councilor Dan Lewis last week sent a letter to New Mexico U.S. Alexander Uballez, notifying his office of alleged discrepancies found by the city’s Office of […]
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Councilors press mayor’s staff on COVID-bonuses
City councilors Monday night took aim at Mayor Tim Keller’s administrative staff over an independent report that found pandemic-relief money may have been improperly used to provide employee bonuses. Councilor Dan Lewis last week sent a letter to New Mexico U.S. Alexander Uballez, notifying his office of alleged discrepancies found by the city’s Office of […]
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Too sick to be on the street, but too well to be in the hospital
The typical scenario goes something like this: After a procedure in an Albuquerque hospital, a family member or friend picks you up for a ride home to begin your recovery. While you were gone, your pets were cared for and someone made you a pot of soup that’s ready to be heated up. Life starts […]
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Too sick to be on the street, but too well to be in the hospital
The typical scenario goes something like this: After a procedure in an Albuquerque hospital, a family member or friend picks you up for a ride home to begin your recovery. While you were gone, your pets were cared for and someone made you a pot of soup that’s ready to be heated up. Life starts […]
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Bassan named new City Council president
Brook Bassan, the latest Albuquerque City Council president said she hopes to work amicably with Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and hopefully build some bridges. “I hope we can work better together,” Bassan said. “I think there’s a divide between the council and the administration, and I don’t think it’s [solely] either side’s responsibility.” Bassan said […]
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Bassan named new City Council president
Brook Bassan, the latest Albuquerque City Council president said she hopes to work amicably with Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and hopefully build some bridges. “I hope we can work better together,” Bassan said. “I think there’s a divide between the council and the administration, and I don’t think it’s [solely] either side’s responsibility.” Bassan said […]
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City Council passes measures directed at housing, homelessness
The Albuquerque City Council successfully passed legislation Monday night that seeks to shore up the city’s lack of affordable housing and also reduce homelessness, through a more effective housing voucher program. Councilors approved a bill that reforms the city’s integrated development ordinance to make it easier to build multifamily housing in residential zones located along […]
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City Council passes measures directed at housing, homelessness
The Albuquerque City Council successfully passed legislation Monday night that seeks to shore up the city’s lack of affordable housing and also reduce homelessness, through a more effective housing voucher program. Councilors approved a bill that reforms the city’s integrated development ordinance to make it easier to build multifamily housing in residential zones located along […]
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Council passes new vacant property bill
City Councilor Joaquín Baca said Monday night it’s time to change the story of Albuquerque as an extremely dangerous city. That narrative, he said, frequently describes downtown as the worst part of the city. “Somewhere along the way, it became OK for the most visible part of our city, on the iconic Route 66 to […]