Mayor Tim Keller wants lawmakers to shell out money for a sizable list of city legislative priorities that include public safety, housing and homelessness and the ongoing construction of the Rail Trail development. He announced the requests Wednesday, less than two weeks before state lawmakers meet in Santa Fe for a 60-day session Jan. 21. […]
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City hopes for state support — in the form of money — as session approaches
Mayor Tim Keller wants lawmakers to shell out money for a sizable list of city legislative priorities that include public safety, housing and homelessness and the ongoing construction of the Rail Trail development. He announced the requests Wednesday, less than two weeks before state lawmakers meet in Santa Fe for a 60-day session Jan. 21. […]
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New County manager says collaboration is the key to success
Cindy Chavez is the new Bernalillo County manager, but sees her job as part of a partnership with local, state and federal governments, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people who live here. Chavez, formerly a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, started her job as county […]
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New County manager says collaboration is the key to success
Cindy Chavez is the new Bernalillo County manager, but sees her job as part of a partnership with local, state and federal governments, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people who live here. Chavez, formerly a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, started her job as county […]
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Op-ed: Let’s Put our Money Where our Mouth is
Submitted by Laura M. Montoya, NM State Treasurer My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family. Dreams were the hope that helped drive the determination to keep […]
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Councilors press mayor’s staff on COVID-bonuses
City councilors Monday night took aim at Mayor Tim Keller’s administrative staff over an independent report that found pandemic-relief money may have been improperly used to provide employee bonuses. Councilor Dan Lewis last week sent a letter to New Mexico U.S. Alexander Uballez, notifying his office of alleged discrepancies found by the city’s Office of […]
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Councilors press mayor’s staff on COVID-bonuses
City councilors Monday night took aim at Mayor Tim Keller’s administrative staff over an independent report that found pandemic-relief money may have been improperly used to provide employee bonuses. Councilor Dan Lewis last week sent a letter to New Mexico U.S. Alexander Uballez, notifying his office of alleged discrepancies found by the city’s Office of […]
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Too sick to be on the street, but too well to be in the hospital
The typical scenario goes something like this: After a procedure in an Albuquerque hospital, a family member or friend picks you up for a ride home to begin your recovery. While you were gone, your pets were cared for and someone made you a pot of soup that’s ready to be heated up. Life starts […]
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Too sick to be on the street, but too well to be in the hospital
The typical scenario goes something like this: After a procedure in an Albuquerque hospital, a family member or friend picks you up for a ride home to begin your recovery. While you were gone, your pets were cared for and someone made you a pot of soup that’s ready to be heated up. Life starts […]
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Bassan named new City Council president
Brook Bassan, the latest Albuquerque City Council president said she hopes to work amicably with Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and hopefully build some bridges. “I hope we can work better together,” Bassan said. “I think there’s a divide between the council and the administration, and I don’t think it’s [solely] either side’s responsibility.” Bassan said […]