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BernCo registration board clears voter list

Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. โ€œThe Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]

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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissionsย 

By: Elizabeth McCall  Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the cityโ€™s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go.  The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]

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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissionsย 

By: Elizabeth McCall  Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the cityโ€™s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go.  The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]

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City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget

By: Elizabeth McCall  An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the cityโ€™s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers โ€” which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for.  Councilor Renรฉe Grout told City Desk ABQ […]

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City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget

By: Elizabeth McCall  An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the cityโ€™s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers โ€” which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for.  Councilor Renรฉe Grout told City Desk ABQ […]

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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents

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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents

By Hannah Grover  Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout the day with the latest closures and updates from PNM and local officials. Check back often for the latest. 3:30 pm: As of 3:30 pm, PNM announced that they no longer planned to cut power to this area. Read more here. The Public Service […]

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PNM Possibly Shutting Down Power in East Mountains Thursday Because of High Winds

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PNM Possibly Shutting Down Power in East Mountains Thursday Because of High Winds

By Kevin Hendricks The East Mountains could be without power Thursday as PNM is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff. PNM, the stateโ€™s largest electricity provider, announced late Wednesday that it is considering shutting down the power in the East Mountains, Santa Fe and Las Vegas on Thursday as extreme weather conditions included forecast wind […]

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City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department

By: Elizabeth McCall  City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s administration.  [Yes: Joaquรญn Baca, Dan Champine, Renรฉe Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peรฑa, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]