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Proposed constitution amendments would increase property taxes for homeowners

Submitted by Karen Wentworth, League of Women Voters Two of the four constitutional amendments voters will see on the ballot this fall are property tax exemptions for veterans. Currently all 100% disabled veterans are exempt from property taxes in New Mexico.  Amendment 1 would offer partial exemptions to veterans who are partially disabled. A veteran […]

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Debate on campaign finance changes continues

A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Councilโ€™s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time.  During the councilโ€™s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquรญn Baca โ€” at the request of the City Clerkโ€™s Office โ€” introduced a proposal to โ€œclean upโ€ campaign […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Pueblos

Debate on campaign finance changes continues

A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Councilโ€™s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time.  During the councilโ€™s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquรญn Baca โ€” at the request of the City Clerkโ€™s Office โ€” introduced a proposal to โ€œclean upโ€ campaign […]

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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public

Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night.  After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]

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

City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public

Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night.  After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]

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Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution โ€” Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesnโ€™t plan to close and wonโ€™t file for […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy

Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution โ€” Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesnโ€™t plan to close and wonโ€™t file for […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy

Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution โ€” Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesnโ€™t plan to close and wonโ€™t file for […]