Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg

ABQ legislators push to let City collect millions more in speed camera fines

A bill by two Albuquerque-area legislators moving through the Roundhouse could let Albuquerque keep an extra $2 million to $3 million a year in traffic fines โ€” a shift that would cost the state roughly $5 million and remove current audit requirements. Senate Bill 91, sponsored by Albuquerque Democratic Sens. Heather Berghmans and Antoinette Sedillo […]

Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Local Government

BernCo Commission OKs data center restrictions

AI data centers wanting to call Bernaillo County home will have to show they can be good neighbors after Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution placing restrictions on centers that might be built in the county in the future.  The legislation, sponsored by Commissioner Eric Olivas, makes the installations responsible for their own electricity and water […]

Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Government services disrupted by internet outage

Sandoval County Government is experiencing an internet outage that has disrupted email services and limited operations at several county offices, officials announced Wednesday. Emails cannot be received or answered during the outage. On-site services are limited at the offices of the Assessor, Clerk and Treasurer, according to a county alert. Phone lines remain operational, including […]

Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Governing Body to review clean FY2025 audit, consider $63M water bonds

The Rio Rancho Governing Body will accept the city’s fiscal year 2025 audit and consider issuing more than $63 million in water and wastewater system bonds during its regular meeting Thursday. The FY2025 audit, conducted by Hinkle + Landers, returned unmodified opinions on both financial statements and federal awards with no findings in any category […]

Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to address DWI programs, bond rates, hospital update

The Sandoval County Board of Commissioners will convene Wednesday to consider grant applications for DWI prevention and treatment programs, hear a presentation on recently issued bonds and receive updates on the regional medical center. The commission’s regular meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 11, will take place at the Administrative Building Commission Chambers, 1500 Idalia […]

Posted inLocal Government, Town of Bernalillo

Improved ISO rating fuels public safety in Bernalillo with new fire position

The Bernalillo Town Council unanimously approved adding a firefighter position to the department Monday, funded by an increase in state Fire Protection Fund revenues. The council voted 3-0 to approve a resolution that authorizes transferring $104,008.92 from the general fund to cover personnel costs for the new position. Town Treasurer Terri Gray presented the ordinance, […]

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Education, Local Government

Fall finals after Christmas? APS seeks public input on next school calendars

Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ — Albuquerque Public Schools families have an opportunity to help district leaders decide on a potentially radical calendar change. An APS survey now open is part of the district’s efforts to create calendars far enough in advance to help families plan around school dates. The survey offers a pair of […]

Posted inTown of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council to consider adding firefighter position

The Bernalillo Town Council will meet Monday to consider adding a firefighter position and approving a related budget transfer. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 829 Camino del Pueblo. The meeting will also be available remotely via Microsoft Teams. The proposed resolution would add one firefighter position and authorize […]