A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week. During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]
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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride
Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride
Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, International District
Life in the International District comes with extra challenges
Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries. For those on fixed incomes living […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, International District
Life in the International District comes with extra challenges
Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries. For those on fixed incomes living […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov., Westside
County asking voters for $10.7M in transportation bonds
Safety improvements, traffic congestion relief and economic development are among the goals of a transportation bond package on the ballot this election. The ballot question seeks authorization for almost $10.7 million in spending on more than a dozen transportation projects. The largest amount for any of the items is $2 million for the third phase […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov., Westside
County asking voters for $10.7M in transportation bonds
Safety improvements, traffic congestion relief and economic development are among the goals of a transportation bond package on the ballot this election. The ballot question seeks authorization for almost $10.7 million in spending on more than a dozen transportation projects. The largest amount for any of the items is $2 million for the third phase […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.
BernCo Commission could allow elected officials to become staffers
A proposal to allow former Bernalillo County elected officials to get a job with the county immediately after leaving office might have a rocky road to passage. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a possible amendment to the county code that would do away with the current one-year “cooling-off period” — that’s how long a […]