City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants

An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council.  Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]

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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. […]

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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. […]