Bernalillo County
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

Second member of Internal Affairs Division now being investigated in DWI unit probe

by Elise Kaplan

The Internal Investigation into the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI unit has expanded to include a lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Division.  On Friday, an APD spokesperson said the department temporarily reassigned the lieutenant to another position within the department—the Operations Division. APD did not identify the lieutenant since he is on “investigative assignment” rather than […]

‘I care about the mission, so it’s nice to be able to really move forward’

by Elise Kaplan

For the last 17 years, Diane McDermott has worked at the Civilian Police Oversight Agency, a civilian run organization whose mission is to investigate complaints the public makes against members of the Albuquerque Police Department.  As of last week, she’s officially in charge. McDermott, who has been the interim director at CPOA—with a slight intermission—since […]

Hazy air report greets Air Quality Control board members

by Elise Kaplan

Ever wonder where the haze that hangs over the metropolitan area comes from? Sulfur dioxide particles are partially to blame, according to the 2022 annual regional report on sulfur dioxide emissions presented to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board this week. What? The largest source of sulfur dioxide is fossil fuel emissions from […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized

New Trails and Energy Upgrades Planned for the East Mts

by Tierna Unruh-Enos

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 […]

Food Truck Fridays revs up Downtown

by tunruhenos

Get ready for the return of Food Truck Fridays, a community event meant to invigorate Downtown and Civic Plaza. Food Truck Fridays will kick off on March 8, marking the beginning of a culinary journey that celebrates the rich diversity of Albuquerque’s food scene while bringing folks together in the heart of our city. The […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Education

APS wants your input on how to spend its money

by tunruhenos

Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is building on its success of asking for community input as officials begin the process of building the district’s fiscal 2024-2025 budget.  APS board members say they are focused on improving student outcomes. “Part of that commitment means adopting an annual budget that will create the conditions for the […]

The board is back together

by Elise Kaplan

At its first meeting since being disbanded and then reconstituted, a subdued Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board took no action on a request to change a controversial regulation that requires more stringent pollution control in their businesses. It also postponed a decision to stay some sweeping zero emission changes for new cars.  Slow […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

Burglary reported at office of attorney under investigation in DWI scheme

by Elise Kaplan

A little more than three weeks after the FBI raided the Northeast Albuquerque office of a local attorney, he reported that two people cut the power, broke the back door and entered the premises.  Thomas Clear III, who is being investigated for possible corruption along with several Albuquerque Police Department DWI officers, reported the break-in […]