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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Law ups ante on problem properties, but a revision causes division
The Mayor Tim Keller administration and Albuquerque City Councilors widely agree on the issue if not every detail: Vacant and dilapidated properties across the city are a problem that needs to be dealt with. The City Council approved an updated nuisance abatement ordinance that was requested by the city on a 6-3 vote Monday night. […]
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Law ups ante on problem properties, but a revision causes division
The Mayor Tim Keller administration and Albuquerque City Councilors widely agree on the issue if not every detail: Vacant and dilapidated properties across the city are a problem that needs to be dealt with. The City Council approved an updated nuisance abatement ordinance that was requested by the city on a 6-3 vote Monday night. […]
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City contract for operation of pallet home campus scrutinized
If city contracts brought before the Albuquerque City Council are meant to provide more answers than questions, the most recent one would likely fail the test. A three-year, $8.1 million contract for San Antonio, Texas-based Endeavors to operate the city’s first pallet home campus — Recovery Gateway — was ultimately approved by city councilors Monday […]
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City contract for operation of pallet home campus scrutinized
If city contracts brought before the Albuquerque City Council are meant to provide more answers than questions, the most recent one would likely fail the test. A three-year, $8.1 million contract for San Antonio, Texas-based Endeavors to operate the city’s first pallet home campus — Recovery Gateway — was ultimately approved by city councilors Monday […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]
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Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]
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Hands-on help: UNM, Albuquerque Community Safety take to the streets
Those living on Albuquerque’s streets need medical attention and connection to services just like anyone else. One of the most effective ways to forge a lasting connection with the vulnerable population is through street outreach: Setting up in areas of the city where those experiencing homelessness tend to congregate. Street outreach initiatives are also important […]