The Historical Society of New Mexico announced this week that Denise Tessier of the East Mountain Historical Society has received this year’s prestigious Edgar Lee Hewett Award for “outstanding service to the people of New Mexico, as related to New Mexico history.” According to a press release, the awards committee said it was impressed with […]
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Bernalillo Nominated for Top HAT Award
The Sandoval County Tourism Department and the Sandoval County Tourism Alliance announced last week the Mountain West Brew Fest in Bernalillo has been nominated for the New Mexico Top HAT Finalist Award for the first time. The Mountain West Brew Fest, held Aug. 24 at Loretto Park, featured beers from seven New Mexican breweries and […]
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City ends contracts with housing voucher provider citing fund misuse
City officials confirmed this week that the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has ended its contracts with the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM) — a longtime housing voucher service provider assisting those who otherwise might be unhoused or precariously housed. Officials said SHCNM misused $234,000 in funds for administrative and operational costs […]
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City ends contracts with housing voucher provider citing fund misuse
City officials confirmed this week that the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has ended its contracts with the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM) — a longtime housing voucher service provider assisting those who otherwise might be unhoused or precariously housed. Officials said SHCNM misused $234,000 in funds for administrative and operational costs […]
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City Council approves legislative requests
The Albuquerque City Council wants state lawmakers during next year’s legislative session to focus on public safety, behavioral health and homelessness, according to the wishlist the Council approved Monday night. Councilors are also asking legislators to approve multiple capital outlay requests during the legislative session, which starts next month. Among the council’s legislative priorities are […]
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City Council approves legislative requests
The Albuquerque City Council wants state lawmakers during next year’s legislative session to focus on public safety, behavioral health and homelessness, according to the wishlist the Council approved Monday night. Councilors are also asking legislators to approve multiple capital outlay requests during the legislative session, which starts next month. Among the council’s legislative priorities are […]
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ABQ gets more rental scooter options
Albuquerque residents will soon have more rental scooter options. The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that rental scooter company Lime will bring 500 bright green scooters and begin installing 52 stations throughout the city this week. Rental scooters made a comeback in September when another rental scooter company, Spin, installed its bright […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Downtown, International District, Local Gov., Nob Hill & UNM, Westside
ABQ gets more rental scooter options
Albuquerque residents will soon have more rental scooter options. The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that rental scooter company Lime will bring 500 bright green scooters and begin installing 52 stations throughout the city this week. Rental scooters made a comeback in September when another rental scooter company, Spin, installed its bright […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Assessor offers tax savings
Bernalillo County officials are looking to help property owners who want to keep their homes and businesses in tip-top shape. The county assessor’s program, Cost to Cure, is designed to offset expenses related to bringing a property up to its best condition. Property owners are eligible for a one-time reduction to the listed fair market […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Assessor offers tax savings
Bernalillo County officials are looking to help property owners who want to keep their homes and businesses in tip-top shape. The county assessor’s program, Cost to Cure, is designed to offset expenses related to bringing a property up to its best condition. Property owners are eligible for a one-time reduction to the listed fair market […]