Bernalillo County commissioners took care of some New Years business Tuesday evening when they elected Commissioner Barbara Baca to continue her role as Chair. Commissioner Eric Olivas will be second in line for the gavel as Vice Chair. Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada was excused from the meeting leaving Commissioners Baca, Olivas, Adriann Barboa and Walt […]
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New Year brings big bucks for Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County will start off its New Year by picking a new chairperson, spending some money to acquire property to house a voter machine warehouse and accepting millions in opioid settlement funds. Commissioners will meet at 5pm tonight, Jan. 9 in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at 415 Silver SW. Agenda Highlights Commissioners are on […]
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Keller’s air quality veto stands
Albuquerque’s new-look City Council decided not to press the issue of Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of legislation related to changes to the local air quality authority at the Jan. 8 council meeting. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board is responsible for maintaining air quality locally, in accordance with state and federal law. Among […]
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New City Council could be rocky for Mayor Tim Keller
Tough negotiations with the new city council are in the forecast for Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. The composition of the new Council does not appear to be in the Mayor’s favor, yet there could be some surprises.