Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
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BernCo housing bonds aimed at fighting housing shortage
Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
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ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]
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ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
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City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Wild Hearts Gallery November exhibit to feature stained-glass artists
Wild Hearts Gallery will feature artists Lisa Chernoff and Nancy and Jon Couch in its Nov. exhibit. Broadcasting the Light: Fused and Stained-Glass Art, which is on display now through Dec.1, showcases Chernoff’s fused glass sculpture inspired by elements found in nature. Nancy and Jon Couch have shared their Gifts of Light for over 40 […]
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Observe New Mexico Elections Prepares Nonpartisan Observers To Watch the General Election
By Observe New Mexico Elections Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME), a statewide nonpartisan election observation effort, has successfully launched its observation activities for the Nov. 5 General Election. Early voting began on Oct. 8 across all counties in New Mexico with expanded early voting beginning on Oct. 19 and 20. ONME observers will be deployed […]