City Council to discuss legislative priorities

With the state’s legislative session set to start in about two months, the Albuquerque City Council is preparing its priorities for state lawmakers and is expected to discuss what will make the cut during Monday’s meeting.  Councilors discussed the resolution for the council’s legislative agenda during the Nov. 4 meeting but deferred it for further […]

City Council to discuss legislative priorities

With the state’s legislative session set to start in about two months, the Albuquerque City Council is preparing its priorities for state lawmakers and is expected to discuss what will make the cut during Monday’s meeting.  Councilors discussed the resolution for the council’s legislative agenda during the Nov. 4 meeting but deferred it for further […]

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Are composting toilets an answer to city’s poop problems?

Albuquerque and many other U.S. cities have a serious problem: Thousands of people experiencing homelessness need a place to use the bathroom when they’re not in a shelter or a public toilet isn’t available. When forced to go outside, there are significant consequences. Small business owners and their employees spend valuable time and resources cleaning […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

Are composting toilets an answer to city’s poop problems?

Albuquerque and many other U.S. cities have a serious problem: Thousands of people experiencing homelessness need a place to use the bathroom when they’re not in a shelter or a public toilet isn’t available. When forced to go outside, there are significant consequences. Small business owners and their employees spend valuable time and resources cleaning […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

Tiny Home Village switches to referral-only intake model

Bernalillo County officials announced Thursday a change in the application process for acceptance into Tiny Home Village, the county’s transitional housing program. Effective immediately, residents will be chosen exclusively through referrals from community providers. The shift, according to a county news release, is intended to streamline access for eligible individuals and engage other organizations in […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

Tiny Home Village switches to referral-only intake model

Bernalillo County officials announced Thursday a change in the application process for acceptance into Tiny Home Village, the county’s transitional housing program. Effective immediately, residents will be chosen exclusively through referrals from community providers. The shift, according to a county news release, is intended to streamline access for eligible individuals and engage other organizations in […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.

APS stakeholders say they prefer an earlier start to the school year

Kids in class after Memorial Day is an unappealing concept to many involved with Albuquerque Public Schools, according to results of a recent district survey. The survey, administered in October, was designed to gather the community’s thoughts as district leaders work on academic calendars for the next two school years and on the APS budget […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.

APS stakeholders say they prefer an earlier start to the school year

Kids in class after Memorial Day is an unappealing concept to many involved with Albuquerque Public Schools, according to results of a recent district survey. The survey, administered in October, was designed to gather the community’s thoughts as district leaders work on academic calendars for the next two school years and on the APS budget […]

Advocates hope city pauses encampment sweeps during Albuquerque’s homeless count

One of the key responsibilities of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness (NMCEH) is organizing and executing the annual point-in-time count, or PIT count — an effort each January to get an accurate tally of people experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.  The count is a federal requirement that’s critical for the funding of homelessness programs […]