More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said the new rules […]
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County casitas restrictions loosened
More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said the new rules […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
ABQ city councilor’s family starts fund to advance research for rare disease
After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments. “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]
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ABQ city councilor’s family starts fund to advance research for rare disease
After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments. “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
On the Brink…
Commentary submitted by Randi McGinn As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was elected the last time in 2016. I was fortunate enough […]
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On the Brink……
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
On the Brink……
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was […]
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More casitas and food trucks could be coming to BernCo
Bernalillo County residents may soon be able to build casitas on their property and see food trucks in new areas. County Commissioners Tuesday will consider those items as well as a deal that could spur improvements to a Near North Valley apartment complex. One proposed item includes amendments to the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance that […]
Posted inLocal Government
More casitas and food trucks could be coming to BernCo
Bernalillo County residents may soon be able to build casitas on their property and see food trucks in new areas. County Commissioners Tuesday will consider those items as well as a deal that could spur improvements to a Near North Valley apartment complex. One proposed item includes amendments to the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance that […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Award-Winning Musician to Perform at Mountainair Hall of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance
The Town of Mountainair announced award-winning award-winning country artist Nathaniel Krantz will take the stage at the Mountainair Hall Of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance in March. The free, all-ages show set for March 29 will run from 8 p.m. to midnight at Dr. Saul Community Center. The dance will feature lively music and plenty of […]