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Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? Itโ€™s likely impossible.

Madison Czopek, PolitiFact and Amy Sherman, PolitiFact March 13, 2025 The prospect of deep Medicaid cuts has become a flashpoint in Congress, with leaders of both parties accusing their counterparts of lying. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Feb. 27 that a Republican budget measure would โ€œset in motion the largest cut to Medicaid in […]

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

Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints

The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerqueโ€™s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say itโ€™s a circumstance that often drains time and money from both tenants and the city. Such complaints include plumbing issues (no running water, no hot water), pest infestations and inadequate […]

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

Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints

The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerqueโ€™s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say itโ€™s a circumstance that often drains time and money from both tenants and the city. Such complaints include plumbing issues (no running water, no hot water), pest infestations and inadequate […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government

Downtown gets new bike lanes

Downtown Albuquerque now has more bike lanes equipped with extra safety features.  City Councilor Joaquรญn Baca, officials from Strong Towns ABQ, BikeABQ and neighborhood associations celebrated the newly restripped bike lanes along Central Avenue from 1st Street to 8th Street during a ribbon cutting event on Sunday.  The lanes have new lane buffers, signs and […]

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Downtown gets new bike lanes

Downtown Albuquerque now has more bike lanes equipped with extra safety features.  City Councilor Joaquรญn Baca, officials from Strong Towns ABQ, BikeABQ and neighborhood associations celebrated the newly restripped bike lanes along Central Avenue from 1st Street to 8th Street during a ribbon cutting event on Sunday.  The lanes have new lane buffers, signs and […]

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3 questions on ABQโ€™s homelessness efforts with Carla Martinez

By Damon Scott If youโ€™ve been to an Albuquerque City Council meeting in person or watched one online, youโ€™ve likely seen Carla Martinez. The cityโ€™s associate chief administrative officer is regularly called on by councilors to answer questions and explain city policies and actions. Martinez serves under Samantha Sengel, the cityโ€™s chief administrative officer, and […]

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

3 questions on ABQโ€™s homelessness efforts with Carla Martinez

By Damon Scott If youโ€™ve been to an Albuquerque City Council meeting in person or watched one online, youโ€™ve likely seen Carla Martinez. The cityโ€™s associate chief administrative officer is regularly called on by councilors to answer questions and explain city policies and actions. Martinez serves under Samantha Sengel, the cityโ€™s chief administrative officer, and […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized

PNM Decides Not to Cut Power to East Mountains Residents

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