Posted inLocal Government

BernCo reports zoning fee scam

The Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam in which residents have been directed to wire thousands of dollars to an off-site email address, claiming itโ€™s necessary for their zoning applications before the county to go forward. County personnel became aware as early as January of […]

Posted inLocal Government

BernCo reports zoning fee scam

The Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam in which residents have been directed to wire thousands of dollars to an off-site email address, claiming itโ€™s necessary for their zoning applications before the county to go forward. County personnel became aware as early as January of […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Rail Trail money transfer becomes veto yo-yo

After lengthy debates and public comments that spanned two meetings, along with hand wringing over a mayoral veto, the Albuquerque City Council ended where it began regarding funding for two high profile projects. City councilors Monday night voted to override Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s veto of the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Rail Trail money transfer becomes veto yo-yo

After lengthy debates and public comments that spanned two meetings, along with hand wringing over a mayoral veto, the Albuquerque City Council ended where it began regarding funding for two high profile projects. City councilors Monday night voted to override Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s veto of the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

How many paramedics does it take to save a life?

Albuquerque fire officials are at odds with some city councilors about how best to deploy paramedics and the disagreement will likely spill into public view during Mondayโ€™s City Council meeting Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently announced new changes it says will mean better service and faster responses in high demand areas. Paramedics will be shifted […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

How many paramedics does it take to save a life?

Albuquerque fire officials are at odds with some city councilors about how best to deploy paramedics and the disagreement will likely spill into public view during Mondayโ€™s City Council meeting Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently announced new changes it says will mean better service and faster responses in high demand areas. Paramedics will be shifted […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque

Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex

Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque

Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex

Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]