The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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PNM Plans to Shut Off Power During High Winds
By Hannah Grover East Mountains residents who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) may see an increase in power outages going forward. PNM announced on Feb. 17 plans to shut off electricity in areas with higher fire risks during high winds. These public safety power shutoffs are intended to reduce […]
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Council proposes fix to perpetually empty board and commissions
In an effort to fill longstanding vacancies on city boards and commissions and to determine which panels need to stay or go, Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan is proposing a new board to act as a task force for the advisory bodies. Bassan’s proposed ordinance would create a task force that reviews all boards, […]
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Council proposes fix to perpetually empty board and commissions
In an effort to fill longstanding vacancies on city boards and commissions and to determine which panels need to stay or go, Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan is proposing a new board to act as a task force for the advisory bodies. Bassan’s proposed ordinance would create a task force that reviews all boards, […]
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What’s closed in ABQ on Presidents Day
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What’s closed in ABQ on Presidents Day
A handful of City of Albuquerque offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Essential services will remain available and some attractions will add hours. Most non-essential city offices, community and child development centers and their programs, all libraries, senior centers and senior meal sites and all health and social services centers will […]
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What’s closed in ABQ on Presidents Day
A handful of City of Albuquerque offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Essential services will remain available and some attractions will add hours. Most non-essential city offices, community and child development centers and their programs, all libraries, senior centers and senior meal sites and all health and social services centers will […]
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Bernalillo County Commission Confirms its Official Support of Two State Bills
By Rodd Cayton The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would […]