Albuquerque City Councilors Monday night approved a $1.5 billion city budget that none of them seemed to love. Perhaps the council’s biggest disappointment was an inability to provide the pay hike they wanted for city employees. The budget, as amended, calls for many workers to receive a 2.5% pay raise. Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget […]
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Bernalillo County to launch environmental internships
Bernalillo County Commissioners are moving forward with a pilot program to create environmental and natural resources internships for young adults. Sponsored by Commission Chair Eric Olivas, the program aims to address challenges young adults face when entering the workforce, such as lack of experience and limited access to opportunities. The county also has high vacancies […]
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Edgewood’s Clerk-Treasurer steps down, rejoins Estancia office
By Andrea Vasquez Edgewood Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Jones officially announced her resignation on May 13, effective immediately, and her return to her former position as Estancia clerk. Jones expressed confidence in the town’s current staff, stating that she is leaving Edgewood “in very good hands”—a team she helped build during her tenure. She also took the […]
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Edgewood Planning & Zoning once again recommends approval of Campbell Ranch proposal
By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Planning and Zoning Commission once again recommended approval of a proposal to divide the 1,200-acre Campbell Ranch property into five smaller parcels, despite opposition from nearby community members. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the application. The meeting went for more than six hours. The commission […]
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ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]
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Budget season winding down in ABQ
By Rodd Cayton The City of Albuquerque’s next budget is headed for the home stretch and city employees could find their paychecks a little bigger. The City Council’s Committee of the Whole voted Thursday to move the $1.5 billion financial blueprint to final adoption at Monday’s regular meeting. Councilors have been reviewing Mayor Tim Keller’s […]
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Corrales Council discusses lean budget, approves $2M sewer design grant
By Jesse Jones The Village Council tackled a packed agenda May 13, starting with a public hearing, then discussing a conservative budget aimed at employee retention, public safety and infrastructure while trimming overall spending for the first time in years. Councilors held a public hearing on an appeal filed by Kirt Kirkpatrick and Angela Morgan […]
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Corrales’s guiding plan was approved!
By Jesse Jones The Corrales Village Council unanimously adopted a new comprehensive plan May 13, amending key provisions after years of public debate over village character, housing density and representation. The plan, shaped by months of committee work and community input, will guide future land use, development and policy decisions. Councilors struck language about transferable […]
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Budget crunch time
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors continue to work through building a spending plan for fiscal year 2026. They’ll get more scrutinous after Thursday evening as they fine-tune adjustments to Mayor Tim Keller’s $1.5 billion proposed budget. All nine councilors make up the budget-focused Committee of the Whole. The overall budget, including all revenue sources, […]
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Surplus projected in Bernalillo’s preliminary budget
By Jesse Jones During its May 12 meeting, the Bernalillo Town Council got its first look at the town’s $12.5 million preliminary budget, which includes a projected $767,000 general fund surplus and major investments in infrastructure and essential services. The budget also highlighted upcoming road repairs, park improvements and progress on the town’s long-range Comprehensive […]