A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Council’s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time. During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca — at the request of the City Clerk’s Office — introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign […]
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Debate on campaign finance changes continues
A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Council’s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time. During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca — at the request of the City Clerk’s Office — introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign […]
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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public
Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night. After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]
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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public
Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night. After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Former Republican candidate endorses Sandoval for House seat
Former Republican candidate John D’Antonio Jr. announced last week his endorsement of Democrat Michelle Sandoval in her campaign for New Mexico’s House District 57. The endorsement comes after D’Antonio lost the primary election in June to Catherine Cullen by less than 60 votes. A press release from Sandoval’s camp said with the endorsement, D’Antonio is […]
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Early voting begins
A line of more than 20 people waited to cast their vote early Tuesday morning at the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office as early voting for the Nov. 5 election began. Poll workers were able to get people through the line quickly as dozens got a jump start to election season. For now, the clerk’s office […]
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Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close
Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery. According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]
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Walkin N Circles Ranch hosting fundraiser for neglected horses
Walkin N Circles Ranch, a nonprofit horse rescue in Edgewood, will be hosting a fundraising horse show this month. The ranch has been working since 2002 to rehabilitate and find homes for abandoned and neglected horses. The Halloween Fun Open Equine fundraiser show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the […]
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Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close
Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery. According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy
Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close
Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery. According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]