Bernalillo County leaders’ legislative priorities and housing goals are largely aligned with those that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham identified in her State of the State speech. One county commissioner said she’s optimistic about the possibility of meaningful steps taken to address the state’s — and the county’s — housing crises. “I was appreciative of some […]
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BernCo leaders applaud NM governor’s legislative priorities
Bernalillo County leaders’ legislative priorities and housing goals are largely aligned with those that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham identified in her State of the State speech. One county commissioner said she’s optimistic about the possibility of meaningful steps taken to address the state’s — and the county’s — housing crises. “I was appreciative of some […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government
El Rey owners say Downtown crime drives insurance costs up
Albuquerque small business owners often say operations are challenging in the best of circumstances, whether it’s navigating supply chain issues, the cost of goods, paying bills or making payroll. But when you add vandalism, theft and other crimes to the mix — at least in the case of the Historic El Rey Theater owners — […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government
El Rey owners say Downtown crime drives insurance costs up
Albuquerque small business owners often say operations are challenging in the best of circumstances, whether it’s navigating supply chain issues, the cost of goods, paying bills or making payroll. But when you add vandalism, theft and other crimes to the mix — at least in the case of the Historic El Rey Theater owners — […]
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City Council considering contract to upgrade public housing
The Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday is expected to consider approving a contract with a nonprofit organization to upgrade multiple low-income properties to make them more energy efficient. City councilors may also vote on a capital outlay request for a playground at the city’s balloon museum. Upgrades for low-income apartments If the contract with the […]
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City Council considering contract to upgrade public housing
The Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday is expected to consider approving a contract with a nonprofit organization to upgrade multiple low-income properties to make them more energy efficient. City councilors may also vote on a capital outlay request for a playground at the city’s balloon museum. Upgrades for low-income apartments If the contract with the […]
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BernCo rolls out new zoning rules for shooting ranges
Bernalillo County gun enthusiasts could eventually have more options for target practice, firearms education and training. County commissioners have approved new zoning rules that will permit indoor and outdoor shooting ranges in some unincorporated areas. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance previously had no provision for shooting ranges. She said staff […]
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BernCo rolls out new zoning rules for shooting ranges
Bernalillo County gun enthusiasts could eventually have more options for target practice, firearms education and training. County commissioners have approved new zoning rules that will permit indoor and outdoor shooting ranges in some unincorporated areas. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance previously had no provision for shooting ranges. She said staff […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Pueblos
Haaland, Stansbury rally political supporters ahead of Trump inauguration
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Albuquerque’s U.S. representative along with the outgoing U.S. secretary of the interior — who’s rumored to be eyeing a run for […]
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Haaland, Stansbury rally political supporters ahead of Trump inauguration
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Albuquerque’s U.S. representative along with the outgoing U.S. secretary of the interior — who’s rumored to be eyeing a run for […]