Posted inAlbuquerque, New Mexico Statewide News

Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook

By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, New Mexico Statewide News

Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook

By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]

Posted inLocal Gov.

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 […]

Keller: We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents

Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says Albuquerque will continue to be an “immigrant friendly city” in response to new federal policies put in place by President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on immigration offenses.  “We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color,” Keller said […]

Keller: We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents

Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says Albuquerque will continue to be an “immigrant friendly city” in response to new federal policies put in place by President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on immigration offenses.  “We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color,” Keller said […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness

Councilors upset with city on feces removal efforts

It’s a topic that won’t go away and has public health implications (in addition to the profoundly undesirable optics): The timely and proper removal of human feces located on public and private property. The issue has become increasingly worse as thousands are experiencing homelessness and living on the streets.   Albuquerque City Councilors directed a series […]