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BernCo board may have violated state law while investigating possible ordinance violation
A watchdog organization focused on government transparency says the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners may have broken the state’s open meeting law while looking into whether the county treasurer violated the county’s hiring rules. The Mexico Foundation for Open Government says commissioners failed to adequately describe their intentions on agendas for closed meetings purportedly focused […]
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BernCo board may have violated state law while investigating possible ordinance violation
A watchdog organization focused on government transparency says the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners may have broken the state’s open meeting law while looking into whether the county treasurer violated the county’s hiring rules. The Mexico Foundation for Open Government says commissioners failed to adequately describe their intentions on agendas for closed meetings purportedly focused […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
New Mexico’s healthcare crisis: A patient-driven call for accountability
This commentary was provided as opinion/commentary by Ezra Spitzer. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org By Ezra Spitzer, Board Member, New Mexico Safety Over Profit I held my daughter in my arms as she took her last breath—her fatal injuries the result of medical malpractice in a healthcare system that prioritizes profits over safety. The […]
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Haaland announces run for governor
Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made it official on Tuesday with a YouTube video: She is running for governor. “Lowering costs, making rent and housing affordable, strengthening our schools, and preventing crimes so that you feel safe raising a family here,” Haaland said in her video. “The solutions are there if we are […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
This commentary was submitted by Diane Denish as part of her Corner to Corner column.You can submit a letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org By Diane Denish In Mid-January, New Mexico First, the non-profit public policy organization, closed its doors after 38 years. As a participant and observer of New Mexico First from the beginning I have […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
This commentary was submitted by Diane Denish as part of her Corner to Corner column.You can submit a letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org By Diane Denish In Mid-January, New Mexico First, the non-profit public policy organization, closed its doors after 38 years. As a participant and observer of New Mexico First from the beginning I have […]
Posted inLocal Government
County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday will consider changing the terms of a 2018 job-growth deal that has not put as many people to work as originally expected. A proposed change to the county’s economic development agreement with Topgolf International Inc. would lower both job goals and the payout to the company for achieving them. Under the […]
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County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday will consider changing the terms of a 2018 job-growth deal that has not put as many people to work as originally expected. A proposed change to the county’s economic development agreement with Topgolf International Inc. would lower both job goals and the payout to the company for achieving them. Under the […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Albuquerque’s most famous Trout is frustrated about the conditions at Tingley Beach
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