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Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap

During the Town of Edgewood’s Regular Commission Meeting Dec. 10, the commission discussed the process for appointing a new commissioner for District 5, among other essential concerns.  With Sterling Donner out of the position,  the commission unanimously agreed to advertise the job opening in the local newspapers, on social media and possibly, on the radio.  […]

Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque

Biden administration finalizes new regulations amid GOP repeal threats

Tony Romm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would limit “junk fees,” cap bank overdraft charges and shield Americans from medical debt, as officials race over the next six weeks to finalize the remainder of the president’s economic agenda. The 11th-hour push has drawn sharp rebukes from President-elect […]

Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque

Biden administration finalizes new regulations amid GOP repeal threats

Tony Romm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would limit “junk fees,” cap bank overdraft charges and shield Americans from medical debt, as officials race over the next six weeks to finalize the remainder of the president’s economic agenda. The 11th-hour push has drawn sharp rebukes from President-elect […]

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Edgewood Amends Cannabis Ordinance to Ensure Legal Accuracy

During Edgewood’s Regular Meeting Dec. 10, the town commissioners approved amendments to the cannabis ordinance to correct a technical error regarding conditional use and variances.  The main legal concern for the Cannabis Ordinance 2022-03 was correcting a technical error by removing the word “variance” to avoid any potential legal challenge in the future.  This correction […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Puffing, Painting, Improving the Community

A community club will be hosting a cannabis-themed Winter Solstice celebration in Estancia this month, where participants are invited to create artwork and find potential solutions to problems facing their Torrance County community.  The Estancia Valley High Society and Thriving Roots are teaming up to put on their Winter Solstice Puff and Paint event Dec. […]

Posted inWestside Albuquerque

Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission Unanimously Supports Controversial Solar Project

The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends that the county commission approve a request by an Argentina-based energy developer for a zoning change that would allow a controversial solar farm with battery storage to move forward. The planning and zoning commission voted on the zone change during a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening in […]