By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
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New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee releases $10.8B budget recommendation
By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’
Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our legislative priorities,” he […]
BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’
Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our legislative priorities,” he […]
BernCo commissioners green-light bonds for apartment complex
Bernalillo County Commissioners this week approved an ordinance that will breathe new life into a Near North Valley apartment complex. During its Tuesday meeting, commissioners authorized the issuance of $33 million in project revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 160-unit St. Anthony’s Plaza. “The housing shortage has become a primary focus, […]
BernCo commissioners green-light bonds for apartment complex
Bernalillo County Commissioners this week approved an ordinance that will breathe new life into a Near North Valley apartment complex. During its Tuesday meeting, commissioners authorized the issuance of $33 million in project revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 160-unit St. Anthony’s Plaza. “The housing shortage has become a primary focus, […]
Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, Children’s Chorus Seeking New Members
The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho are gearing up for their new season and inviting young singers to join. The season kicks off Jan. 25, with rehearsals and informational meetings at the Star Heights Recreation Center. The Children’s Chorus is for grades 2-5 students, while the Youth Chorus is open […]
Petroglyph National Monument Superintendent to Present Lecture in Bernalillo
Nancy Hendricks, Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument, will present a lecture titled “A Place Connected: Protecting Petroglyph National Monument in the Midst of Rapid Change” on Jan. 26. The event, hosted by the Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites, will take place at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo from 2-3 p.m. and […]
Employee of ABQ nonprofit alleges sexual assault by supervisor
A former employee of Albuquerque’s Crossroads for Women alleges her supervisor at the time sexually assaulted her in his office last year. The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Second Judicial District Court by Albuquerque law firm Huffman Wallace & Monagle. Another lawsuit filed last month alleges the same man sexually […]
Employee of ABQ nonprofit alleges sexual assault by supervisor
A former employee of Albuquerque’s Crossroads for Women alleges her supervisor at the time sexually assaulted her in his office last year. The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Second Judicial District Court by Albuquerque law firm Huffman Wallace & Monagle. Another lawsuit filed last month alleges the same man sexually […]