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BernCo vice chair questions policy proposals

The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]

Downtown TIF proposal sees incremental movement toward approval

Albuquerque city councilors will soon decide the fate of two proposals Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says will help revitalize Downtown.  After two years in the works, two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown are expected to be on the City Council’s Dec. 16 meeting agenda. If passed by the council, the proposals would allow […]

Downtown TIF proposal sees incremental movement toward approval

Albuquerque city councilors will soon decide the fate of two proposals Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says will help revitalize Downtown.  After two years in the works, two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown are expected to be on the City Council’s Dec. 16 meeting agenda. If passed by the council, the proposals would allow […]

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Glowing and growing sports

The Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex will get a lot nicer in the coming months,Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Planning Manager John Barney said Thursday. Barney updated the county Youth Sports Commission on the progress being made on the project, south of Albuquerque International Sunport. He said a new parking area will be […]

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Glowing and growing sports

The Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex will get a lot nicer in the coming months,Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Planning Manager John Barney said Thursday. Barney updated the county Youth Sports Commission on the progress being made on the project, south of Albuquerque International Sunport. He said a new parking area will be […]

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Legacy Church, Steelbridge Ministries named in lawsuit alleging sexual abuse

A lawsuit filed this week with the Second Judicial District Court alleges that former Steelbridge Ministries executive director Travis Clark coerced a female client into “regular sexual contact” between December 2020 and April 2024.  Steelbridge operates a residential treatment facility near Downtown Albuquerque for those with substance use disorders who have also often experienced homelessness. […]

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Legacy Church, Steelbridge Ministries named in lawsuit alleging sexual abuse

A lawsuit filed this week with the Second Judicial District Court alleges that former Steelbridge Ministries executive director Travis Clark coerced a female client into “regular sexual contact” between December 2020 and April 2024.  Steelbridge operates a residential treatment facility near Downtown Albuquerque for those with substance use disorders who have also often experienced homelessness. […]

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City Council’s failure to act on housing a big setback, group says

The inaugural year for Strong Towns ABQ — an anti-sprawl, advocacy group — was marked by highs and lows, its leaders said while taking stock this week. One of the biggest disappointments? The Albuquerque City Council’s failure to adequately address the city’s affordable housing crisis. “There is a perception that a majority of the councilors […]