By Rodd Cayton New Mexico elected officials are reaching out to their counterparts in Republican-led states to convey the importance of Medicaid to local governments. That’s what Albuquerque’s federal lobbyist, John O’Donnell told the Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee this week. He said officials from the state are discussing the possible impact Washington, D.C. could have […]
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Lobbyists tell ABQ city councilors to expect special legislative session
by Rodd Cayton A pair of lobbyists for the City of Albuquerque said the city saw some success in its priorities in the just-concluded legislative session, but that uncertainty in the federal budget and frustration on the part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham could see the Roundhouse reopened for business twice this year. Al Park, […]
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Lobbyists tell ABQ city councilors to expect special legislative session
by Rodd Cayton A pair of lobbyists for the City of Albuquerque said the city saw some success in its priorities in the just-concluded legislative session, but that uncertainty in the federal budget and frustration on the part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham could see the Roundhouse reopened for business twice this year. Al Park, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
So, you want to be a City Councilor?
By Rodd Cayton Voters in Albuquerque will choose five city councilors this fall. Only two people have Voters in Albuquerque will choose five city councilors this fall. Only two people have announced they’re running, but there’s still plenty of time, two more months, for residents to decide to seek seats. There is a process for […]
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So, you want to be a City Councilor?
By Rodd Cayton Voters in Albuquerque will choose five city councilors this fall. Only two people have Voters in Albuquerque will choose five city councilors this fall. Only two people have announced they’re running, but there’s still plenty of time, two more months, for residents to decide to seek seats. There is a process for […]
NM Political Report
Former State Sen. Bill O’Neill passes away
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Louie Sanchez launches exploratory run for mayor
By Matthew Reichbach Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez is collecting seed money for public financing for a mayoral run. Sanchez sent a text to supporters and set up a donation page for a campaign website as he seeks to step up to the mayor’s office. Sanchez confirmed to City Desk ABQ that he was collecting […]
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Louie Sanchez launches exploratory run for mayor
By Matthew Reichbach Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez is collecting seed money for public financing for a mayoral run. Sanchez sent a text to supporters and set up a donation page for a campaign website as he seeks to step up to the mayor’s office. Sanchez confirmed to City Desk ABQ that he was collecting […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
This is still not normal: In town halls, Stansbury warns of Democratic peril, calls for action
By Kevin Hendricks In a pair of town hall meetings last week, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a strong warning about the current state of American democracy, urging constituents to take action against what she describes as unprecedented challenges under the current administration. Addressing a large audience in La Entrada Park in Corrales, Stansbury, a […]
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This is still not normal: In town halls, Stansbury warns of Democratic peril, calls for action
By Kevin Hendricks In a pair of town hall meetings last week, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a strong warning about the current state of American democracy, urging constituents to take action against what she describes as unprecedented challenges under the current administration. Addressing a large audience in La Entrada Park in Corrales, Stansbury, a […]