By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Bernalillo County has its next manager. County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to make Cindy Chavez the county’s top administrator. “I really believe that Cindy Chavez possesses the skill and know-how to be a truly transformative leader,” Commission Vice-Chair Eric Olivas said. “Somebody that can take us to the […]
East Mountains
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Commissioner: East Mountains Are In a Water Crisis
The Bernalillo County Commission is expected to consider an application for much-needed Water Trust board funding for Carnuel in a June 25 meeting. Commissioner Eric Olivas wants to secure funding to provide houses in Carnuel with drinking water and improve wastewater removal systems. Olivas, who is also the chair for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water […]
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Is Carnuel Water Safe to Drink?
By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Help could be on the way for residents of the Carñuel area. Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that will bring about a study of the groundwater around Carnuel. Commissioner Eric Olivas said after the meeting that anecdotal reports from residents […]
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Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize Bernalillo County behavioral health funds
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of the NE Heights, Uptown, the Foothills and the East Mountains. Editor’s Note: The Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance will be considered for final action at tonight’s […]
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Carnuel Receives $2.15 Million for Water Improvement Projects
Carnuel, a census-designated place in Tijeras Canyon, received $2.15 million for water improvement projects from the 2024 capital outlay bill. Carnuel’s outdated well and septic systems have caused the community to be exposed to poor water quality. On March 6, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed off on the $2.15 million in appropriations in the 2024 […]
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NMDOJ Investigates Complaints About County Commissioners
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is investigating claims that some members of the Bernalillo County Commission have violated meeting rules. In a letter dated April 24, and addressed to County Manager Julie Morgas Baca and Attorney Ken Martinez, the NMDOJ said, “Based on the materials reviewed, there are indications that deliberations on public […]
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Commissioner to Take Inventory of East Mountain Roads in Need of Repair
Bernalillo Commissioner Eric Olivas acknowledges that there are pretty poor road conditions in the East Mountains and is taking steps for a maintenance plan and budget for how to fix them. “The number one complaint I get in my district is about roads, specifically in the East Mountains,” said Olivas. “I am trying to dedicate […]
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New Trails and Energy Upgrades Planned for the East Mts
Bernalillo County is planning multiple sustainability projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate pollution and improve traffic safety and walking and biking trails. Two of these projects will be focused in the East Mountains and the South Valley in Albuquerque and will include a pedestrian and bicycle safety action plan, stormwater infrastructure and energy […]
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East Mountain Food Pantry Prepares for a New Home
For 35 years the East Mountain Food Pantry has served its community in locations that were never designed to serve as a food pantry. Starting in a two-bedroom home and then moving to its current location, which was previously a feed store, the organization has faced operational challenges, but those will soon fade as the […]
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Bernalillo County Commission Updates
County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents the East Mountains and neighborhoods in Albuquerque’s Far Heights and foothills. His office provided the following updates to recent legislation before the commission. FR 2023-112 One-Time Appropriations Passed 3-2 Sponsored by Commissioner Olivas this resolution allocated nearly $20 million from surplus county general fund dollars to many one-time projects in Bernalillo […]