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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]

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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]

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BernCo leaders applaud NM governor’s legislative priorities

Bernalillo County leaders’ legislative priorities and housing goals are largely aligned with those that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham identified in her State of the State speech. One county commissioner said she’s optimistic about the possibility of meaningful steps taken to address the state’s — and the county’s — housing crises. “I was appreciative of some […]

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BernCo leaders applaud NM governor’s legislative priorities

Bernalillo County leaders’ legislative priorities and housing goals are largely aligned with those that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham identified in her State of the State speech. One county commissioner said she’s optimistic about the possibility of meaningful steps taken to address the state’s — and the county’s — housing crises. “I was appreciative of some […]

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BernCo rolls out new zoning rules for shooting ranges

Bernalillo County gun enthusiasts could eventually have more options for target practice, firearms education and training. County commissioners have approved new zoning rules that will permit indoor and outdoor shooting ranges in some unincorporated areas. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance previously had no provision for shooting ranges. She said staff […]

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BernCo rolls out new zoning rules for shooting ranges

Bernalillo County gun enthusiasts could eventually have more options for target practice, firearms education and training. County commissioners have approved new zoning rules that will permit indoor and outdoor shooting ranges in some unincorporated areas. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance previously had no provision for shooting ranges. She said staff […]

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Haaland, Stansbury rally political supporters ahead of Trump inauguration

This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Albuquerque’s U.S. representative along with the outgoing U.S. secretary of the interior — who’s rumored to be eyeing a run for […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, BernCo, County Government, Politics & Elections

Haaland, Stansbury rally political supporters ahead of Trump inauguration

This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Albuquerque’s U.S. representative along with the outgoing U.S. secretary of the interior — who’s rumored to be eyeing a run for […]

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Food trucks on every corner

Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a zoning change this week that will potentially swell the ranks of food trucks in the county. The trucks, also known as mobile food establishments, will be allowed to operate in areas zoned for commercial and light industrial uses, setting up the possibility of new mobile food courts. Previous regulations permitted […]