An Albuquerque city councilor is giving her constituents a say on how to spend money from the state Legislature for improvements in her district as a way to ensure the money is used toward what the community wants. “This is also about building trust with the community, that they can give us their feedback and […]
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Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints
The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerque’s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say it’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 Albuquerque’s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say it’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 Joaquín 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 Joaquín 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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State fairgrounds discussion off BernCo agenda
A high profile item originally set for Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners meeting has been removed from the agenda. Commissioners were due to discuss the formation of a tax increment development district (TIDD) as part of possible updates to the state fairgrounds, but the item was pulled after supporters in the New Mexico Legislature […]
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State fairgrounds discussion off BernCo agenda
A high profile item originally set for Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners meeting has been removed from the agenda. Commissioners were due to discuss the formation of a tax increment development district (TIDD) as part of possible updates to the state fairgrounds, but the item was pulled after supporters in the New Mexico Legislature […]
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City Councilor Louie Sanchez eyeing a run for mayor
By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
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City Councilor Louie Sanchez eyeing a run for mayor
By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
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3 questions on ABQ’s homelessness efforts with Carla Martinez
By Damon Scott If you’ve been to an Albuquerque City Council meeting in person or watched one online, you’ve likely seen Carla Martinez. The city’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 city’s chief administrative officer, and […]