The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have a safety focus, both on the ground and in the air, an event spokesperson said Wednesday. “Balloon Fiesta aims to create a […]
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ABQ city councilors set to debate campaign finance changes
The next mayoral and City Council election is not until next year, but Albuquerque city councilors are already debating how much public money some council candidates should receive for campaigning. […]
Posted inEdgewood, Letters to the Editor, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Edgewood Commission needs to stop preaching and get to work
Submitted by Marcia Smith Again this week, the grossly incompetent Town of Edgewood Commissioners spent time focused on their religion and their personal faith (See the Town’s Proclamation Recognizing the […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
City, county agree on jail fixes
Bernalillo County’s jail system continues to work out reforms spurred by a long-running lawsuit. During their Tuesday meeting, Bernalillo County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Albuquerque […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
County commission OKs solar bonds
A major economic development push by Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday brought hundreds of new local jobs closer to being a reality. The board unanimously agreed to issue up to $942 […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Transient bookings at MDC on the rise
The number of inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) who are classified as transient is on the rise — a trend that’s concerning to advocates who work with those […]
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Edgewood Commission Meeting Gets Religious
The Edgewood Commission discussed a proclamation at a Sept. 24 meeting that had some commissioners and residents concerned about the possible consequences. Commissioners and town employees had mixed feelings about […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State’s only detox for young people set to open
A new detox center for young people will be the only such facility in New Mexico and it was inspired when Jennifer Burke-Weiss’ son, Cameron, was an athlete at La […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Mobile hygiene units pique county interest
Bernalillo County officials plan to further study the idea of starting a mobile hygiene program after county commissioners responded positively to a presentation at Tuesday’s meeting, although there are no […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
MDC officer accused of illegal relationship with inmate released
A former Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer who is accused of having an illegal relationship with an inmate was released from custody Monday after a court hearing. The former officer, […]