By Austin Fisher, Source NM All five members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are urging the federal government to “quickly resolve” a decade-old lawsuit from Texas over water rights from the Rio Grande. “In times of worsening drought and precipitation out of line with historical patterns, it is imperative that our communities, municipalities, farmers, ranchers, […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
House Speaker Martínez says New Mexico is already ‘Trump-proof’
By Nash Jones, KUNM With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. In New Mexico, Democrats will maintain control over both chambers of the Legislature and continue to hold every statewide elected office next year. But […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
House Speaker Martínez says New Mexico is already ‘Trump-proof’
By Nash Jones, KUNM With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. In New Mexico, Democrats will maintain control over both chambers of the Legislature and continue to hold every statewide elected office next year. But […]
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City Council to discuss legislative priorities
With the state’s legislative session set to start in about two months, the Albuquerque City Council is preparing its priorities for state lawmakers and is expected to discuss what will make the cut during Monday’s meeting. Councilors discussed the resolution for the council’s legislative agenda during the Nov. 4 meeting but deferred it for further […]
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City Council to discuss legislative priorities
With the state’s legislative session set to start in about two months, the Albuquerque City Council is preparing its priorities for state lawmakers and is expected to discuss what will make the cut during Monday’s meeting. Councilors discussed the resolution for the council’s legislative agenda during the Nov. 4 meeting but deferred it for further […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
New Mexico housing agency to again ask for $500 million from Legislature to address housing crisis
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM Members of the state Legislature will again ask for half a billion dollars for New Mexico’s housing agency this upcoming legislative session, re-upping a big request that the agency says is vital to stem the housing affordability crisis here. If the last session is any indication, it’s unlikely the Legislature […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
New Mexico housing agency to again ask for $500 million from Legislature to address housing crisis
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM Members of the state Legislature will again ask for half a billion dollars for New Mexico’s housing agency this upcoming legislative session, re-upping a big request that the agency says is vital to stem the housing affordability crisis here. If the last session is any indication, it’s unlikely the Legislature […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Are composting toilets an answer to city’s poop problems?
Albuquerque and many other U.S. cities have a serious problem: Thousands of people experiencing homelessness need a place to use the bathroom when they’re not in a shelter or a public toilet isn’t available. When forced to go outside, there are significant consequences. Small business owners and their employees spend valuable time and resources cleaning […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Are composting toilets an answer to city’s poop problems?
Albuquerque and many other U.S. cities have a serious problem: Thousands of people experiencing homelessness need a place to use the bathroom when they’re not in a shelter or a public toilet isn’t available. When forced to go outside, there are significant consequences. Small business owners and their employees spend valuable time and resources cleaning […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Tiny Home Village switches to referral-only intake model
Bernalillo County officials announced Thursday a change in the application process for acceptance into Tiny Home Village, the county’s transitional housing program. Effective immediately, residents will be chosen exclusively through referrals from community providers. The shift, according to a county news release, is intended to streamline access for eligible individuals and engage other organizations in […]