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 communities. At its meeting Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners said the volume of public comments it received exceeded expectations, and due to the wide […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
“Are you with me?” Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term
By AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
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What we get wrong about homelessness
If you’re like many in Albuquerque who feel helpless and frustrated when passing by someone experiencing homelessness, author Kevin F. Adler wants you to know you’re not alone. The California-based advocate and author of When We Walk By said he’s found antidotes to the despair and solutions in Golden State cities that would be useful […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘We’re Gonna Need More Water and Storage’
The Village of Tijeras has partnered with the Entranosa Water and Wastewater Association for funding to purchase a new pipeline that will connect two new wells to the Estancia Basin transmission system. During the Village of Tijeras Council’s March 18 meeting, councilors amended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Entranosa and Tijeras for the new […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘We’re Gonna Need More Water and Storage’
The Village of Tijeras has partnered with the Entranosa Water and Wastewater Association for funding to purchase a new pipeline that will connect two new wells to the Estancia Basin transmission system. During the Village of Tijeras Council’s March 18 meeting, councilors amended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Entranosa and Tijeras for the new […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘It’s About the Kids’
After serving his community for almost 13 years, Milton Harbert is retiring from his role as an agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor for the Estancia Municipal School District (EMSD). Harbert began his career in the FFA program because of several influential FFA advisors growing up, one being his brother. “I looked […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Seven Hours in May: Interim Budget Brings No Salary Increase for County Employees
This time last year, the Torrance County Commission held an eleven-and-a-half-hour session addressing the county’s interim budget and the use of ARPA funding before a feared clawback of federal funds. This year’s interim budget session was much shorter: just seven hours long. Torrance County Clerk and 3rd District Torrance County Commission candidate Linda Jaramillo reported […]
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‘It’s About the Kids’
After serving his community for almost 13 years, Milton Harbert is retiring from his role as an agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor for the Estancia Municipal School District (EMSD). Harbert began his career in the FFA program because of several influential FFA advisors growing up, one being his brother. “I looked […]
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Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize county behavioral health funds
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of the NE Heights, Uptown, the Foothills and the East Mountains. You can submit your own opinion: editor@citydesk.org We have a homelessness […]
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Demolition begins at Downtown’s unsightly pedestrian tunnel
Two projects that have been discussed for many years across multiple city administrations took a physical step toward reality Wednesday when demolition began at the pedestrian tunnel linking East Downtown under the railroad tracks to the Central Avenue corridor at First Street. The project also marks the first phase of construction for the highly-anticipated Rail […]