With the backdrop of a succession of erroneous Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) inmate releases, a new court ruling could mean expanded liability for jails and prisons. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Tuesday state law allows those harmed by mistakenly released inmates to sue the jail or prison. In a unanimous opinion, the […]
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NM Supreme Court says jails could be sued over mistakenly releasing inmates
With the backdrop of a succession of erroneous Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) inmate releases, a new court ruling could mean expanded liability for jails and prisons. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Tuesday state law allows those harmed by mistakenly released inmates to sue the jail or prison. In a unanimous opinion, the […]
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ABQ City Council passes resolution to strip mayor’s power to influence charter changes
Albuquerque city councilors this week approved a proposal that would severely limit the mayor’s say on who gets to suggest changes to the city’s charter. The city’s Charter Review Task Force convenes nearly every 10 years to evaluate the city’s charter and identify any needed changes. An early proposal to outline the panel’s makeup would […]
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ABQ City Council passes resolution to strip mayor’s power to influence charter changes
Albuquerque city councilors this week approved a proposal that would severely limit the mayor’s say on who gets to suggest changes to the city’s charter. The city’s Charter Review Task Force convenes nearly every 10 years to evaluate the city’s charter and identify any needed changes. An early proposal to outline the panel’s makeup would […]
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County points fingers at New Mexico Gas Co. for S. Valley construction delays
New Mexico Gas Co., which county officials say was a major cause of a nearly yearlong delay in completing the Bridge Boulevard construction project, drew the ire of a county commissioner Tuesday. Brian Lopez, the county’s technical services director, told commissioners the project was delayed because the utility company has been slow to finish its […]
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County points fingers at New Mexico Gas Co. for S. Valley construction delays
New Mexico Gas Co., which county officials say was a major cause of a nearly yearlong delay in completing the Bridge Boulevard construction project, drew the ire of a county commissioner Tuesday. Brian Lopez, the county’s technical services director, told commissioners the project was delayed because the utility company has been slow to finish its […]
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BernCo asks state lawmakers for millions for housing
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday resolved to push state lawmakers to make a major investment in affordable housing. Their resolution urges the New Mexico Legislature to consider a $100 million appropriation during the 2025 legislative session for a list of 48 projects that have been identified as priorities by the county, the City of Albuquerque and […]
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BernCo asks state lawmakers for millions for housing
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday resolved to push state lawmakers to make a major investment in affordable housing. Their resolution urges the New Mexico Legislature to consider a $100 million appropriation during the 2025 legislative session for a list of 48 projects that have been identified as priorities by the county, the City of Albuquerque and […]
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Downtown’s Wells Fargo tower could see apartment conversions
The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (MRGHC) recently released a list of projects it thinks are primed and ready to help increase the availability of affordable housing in the Albuquerque metro area. One of the more intriguing prospects on the list is an office-to-apartment conversion at the Wells Fargo Bank building Downtown. The 17-story office […]
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Downtown’s Wells Fargo tower could see apartment conversions
The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (MRGHC) recently released a list of projects it thinks are primed and ready to help increase the availability of affordable housing in the Albuquerque metro area. One of the more intriguing prospects on the list is an office-to-apartment conversion at the Wells Fargo Bank building Downtown. The 17-story office […]