Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Words matter: Stop calling oil and gas “clean” until they truly are

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Charles Goodmacher, a resident of Rio Rancho, is the retired director of media and government relations for NEA-NM and founder of Do Good LLC, a lobbying and communications firm working in public policy. Words matter. Sometimes comforting words obscure unfortunate […]

Posted inLocal Government

Pot policy change, salary hikes approved by BernCo commissioners

Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employeesโ€™ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said itโ€™s a matter of personal liberty for […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Uncategorized

Like Uncle Billโ€™s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Like Uncle Billโ€™s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Like Uncle Billโ€™s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government

Housing, emergency voucher programs draw attention in 2024

Albuquerqueโ€™s housing and emergency motel voucher programs generally operate a little under the public radar, but the initiatives this year have attracted considerable attention. The City Council is driving an effort to reform the programs, which are key to assist those who are precariously housed or experiencing homelessness. About $12.4 million was appropriated for vouchers […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government

Housing, emergency voucher programs draw attention in 2024

Albuquerqueโ€™s housing and emergency motel voucher programs generally operate a little under the public radar, but the initiatives this year have attracted considerable attention. The City Council is driving an effort to reform the programs, which are key to assist those who are precariously housed or experiencing homelessness. About $12.4 million was appropriated for vouchers […]