The clock is ticking on a required city report to address the metro’s inventory of blighted motels and its hotel voucher program — one that’s meant to assist citizens in […]
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Expanding the arts, programs for struggling schools approved in $2.15 billion APS budget
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education has approved a $2.15 billion budget for the next fiscal year — which will go toward educating, feeding, busing and otherwise serving almost […]
Bernalillo Budget Includes Raise for Town Employees
The Town of Bernalillo unveiled its preliminary budget at the May 13 council meeting, focusing on enhancing community health and safety, as well as improving the quality of life for […]
Death threats. Harassment. Intimidation. For New Mexico women, a life in politics can bring all three.
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The Independent News: May 30, 2024
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The Independent News: May 30, 2024
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Bernalillo County’s Summer Lunch Program to launch June 3
Bernalillo County’s Summer Lunch Program will return June 3 to serve free meals to thousands of kids in the county’s unincorporated areas including the South Valley, North Valley, East Mountains, […]
Councilor Dan Lewis ‘likely violated’ ethics law during air quality board controversy
The executive director of the State Ethics Commission found that City Councilor Dan Lewis “likely violated” the Governmental Conduct Act when he applied to work for an association of paving […]
Vote on BernCo Behavioral Health Authority delayed after outpouring of public comment
A month ago, Bernalillo County officials hoped for feedback from city and county residents on the proposed creation of a Behavioral Health Authority and how it should operate in their […]
What to know about Mexico’s historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power
By MEGAN JANETSKY MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans will vote Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country’s path forward in voting shadowed by […]