Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords

By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells.  The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]

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Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]

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Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]

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What to expect from city council on Monday

The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget.  […]

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What to expect from city council on Monday

The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget.  […]

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Albuquerque Public Schools to offer mid-year update

Albuquerque Public Schools wants to talk progress. The district’s board of education will hold a pair of mid-year information sessions to talk about its goals and guardrails. The goals, outlined in APS’ strategic plan, are early literacy, math proficiency, post-secondary readiness and skills, habits and mindset for life success. Guardrails, in APS parlance, are the […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Education

Albuquerque Public Schools to offer mid-year update

Albuquerque Public Schools wants to talk progress. The district’s board of education will hold a pair of mid-year information sessions to talk about its goals and guardrails. The goals, outlined in APS’ strategic plan, are early literacy, math proficiency, post-secondary readiness and skills, habits and mindset for life success. Guardrails, in APS parlance, are the […]