Posted inLocal Government

BernCo commissioners considering the future of state fairgrounds

Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday night moved to reassure communities near the New Mexico state fairgrounds that their voices will be heard and their needs considered in any potential redevelopment of the site. The commission voted unanimously to introduce legislation creating a tax increment development district (TIDD) centered on the fairgrounds, but that measure will not […]

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

New shelter operator wants to see changes at Gateway West

For many months it looked like a city contract no one wanted: Run the cityโ€™s largest shelter for those experiencing homelessness โ€” Gateway West โ€” and try to coordinate a way forward for hundreds of people staying there. Albuquerque Heading Home had done it since 2018, but decided last year it was no longer interested. […]

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

New shelter operator wants to see changes at Gateway West

For many months it looked like a city contract no one wanted: Run the cityโ€™s largest shelter for those experiencing homelessness โ€” Gateway West โ€” and try to coordinate a way forward for hundreds of people staying there. Albuquerque Heading Home had done it since 2018, but decided last year it was no longer interested. […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque

Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come for You (or Your Family, Friends or Neighbors)?

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from theย Randi McGinn. Have you ever been called upon to be someoneโ€™s hero? If youโ€™ve chosen a โ€œheroโ€ career like nursing, firefighting, law enforcement or the military, you have that chance almost every day, usually in dramatic fashion.  The rest of us donโ€™t really think of ourselves as heroes […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Stansbury ranking member of DOGE subcommittee and, no, it isnโ€™t run by Elon Musk

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced last week that she would serve as the ranking member of the DOGE Subcommittee on Oversight. The subcommittee was created by the Republican leadership of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexicoโ€™s 1st Congressional District, told  NM Political Report Monday that the committee differs […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Stansbury ranking member of DOGE subcommittee and, no, it isnโ€™t run by Elon Musk

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced last week that she would serve as the ranking member of the DOGE Subcommittee on Oversight. The subcommittee was created by the Republican leadership of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexicoโ€™s 1st Congressional District, told  NM Political Report Monday that the committee differs […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, New Mexico State Gov.

Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?

Albuquerqueโ€™s most famous artery โ€” Central Avenue โ€” tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkornโ€™s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues itโ€™s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, New Mexico State Gov.

Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?

Albuquerqueโ€™s most famous artery โ€” Central Avenue โ€” tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkornโ€™s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues itโ€™s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]